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Toppingfrmbottom -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/25/2012 6:39:05 PM)

I make sure to praise her very well when she does something I asked. I got her to shake hands with no treats, my neighbor thought she might know how, and asked her to shake, and she didn't and then she said Calley, shake, and  Calley stuck out her paw and put it into her hands to shake.  I think she knew that trick before hand though, and I and my neighbor just discovered she knew how.Since then I just have to ask and 99 percent of the time she shakes and I talk to her in a slightly high pitched voice saying good dog, good girl and ruffling her ears.



Iamsemisweet -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/25/2012 7:29:36 PM)

I have trained dogs for agility, competitive obedience and herding. I do not understand why some trainers have such an issue with food. Would you show up at work if you weren't going to get paid? The most important thing is keep it light and keep it fun. I have never understood why some 'trainers' feel the need to complicate a simple process. Just so you know, I have never had a dog fail to complete an agility course because they weren't rewarded with food in a competition. They want to do it



DBWhiskey -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/25/2012 8:11:35 PM)

Never had to use a treat to train a dog.



Iamsemisweet -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/25/2012 10:40:49 PM)

I also disagree with the advice that classes aren't useful. Aside from socialization, dogs don't generalize well. A behavior has to be trained in different settings and circumstances to be considered learned. Classes cause the trainer to work with the dog other places than at home



areallivehuman -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/26/2012 2:25:24 AM)

The last dog I had I took to an 8 week class. I found it incredibly helpful. The dog didn't get trained, I was instructed on how to train a dog. The instructor was a wealth of knowledge, and full of helpful advice and tips. One on one training was available, but obviously more expensive. I think it is a great option, certainly better than no training at all.



Buzzzz -> RE: Obediance training in dogs question (1/26/2012 5:46:51 AM)

My dog is well trained and is a basset hound (notorious for doing their own thing). I just use the positive reinforcment when he does well, and let him know when he doesn't . He is smart, he gets it (he is also awesome :) !!!!)



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