Panzer goes to school

Veronica · 08-12-2010, 11:56 AM

Panzer (5 months) started basic obedience last night. The trainer used Panzer to demo sit and sit/stay. He told the class he picked Panzer because Panzer reacted well to him when he walked up to him before class started (he showed me how to correct Panzer from barking his head off at the other dogs) - he could tell the pup wasn't afraid of him and felt comfortable with him. After the sit demo, when he brought Panzer back to me, the trainer asked if Panzer had previous training. I sure was proud of my boy.

Panzer made friends with Dodger, the 7 month old lab, sitting next to us too. I think the early pup socialization has paid off. Yay!

Stosh · 08-12-2010, 12:03 PM

Good job- both of you!

crisp · 08-12-2010, 01:01 PM

Congrats!!!

btw...I absolutely love your dog's name. Perfect for a dog built like a 'tank' LOL .

If you don't mind I'll steel it for my next dog.

Whitedog404 · 08-12-2010, 01:10 PM

Congrats. What was the correction for barking?

Veronica · 08-12-2010, 01:38 PM

Thanks

crisp - Panzer's dad is 100 pounds (his dad is 1/4 husky), so we thought the tank name would suit him as he grew into it. He's 55 pounds now, so on his way! Thanks

whitedog - The first thing the trainer pointed out was that we were petting Panzer when he was barking. He asked if we wanted him to bark & if not we shouldn't reward him with petting. He gave Panzer's collar a pop and stood in front of him so he couldn't make eye contact with the other dogs. He said the reason for barking is the eye contact. I tried it out myself a couple more times and then no more barking.

We have an interesting mix in the class - one other GSD - same age, a bloodhound pup, lots of labs, a Portuguese water dog, a giagantic St. Bernard, a golden retriever and a sheltie. We're going to really work with Panzer so he can maintain his star status.

Whitedog404 · 08-12-2010, 01:48 PM

Thanks, that makes sense. In class last night, Dexter did a little playful bark, and I automatically patted his neck. Not to praise but to get his attention. The trainer told me to not pet my dog when he's barking.

onyx'girl · 08-12-2010, 10:43 PM

Veronica, where do you train?

doggiedad · 08-12-2010, 10:49 PM

good job.

Veronica · 08-13-2010, 08:47 AM

We go to Kirk Gillette. He's in Galesburg. We went to him about 14 years ago with our Alaskan Husky & were so impressed. He's a great teacher. $105 for 8 weeks of basic obedience.

onyx'girl · 08-13-2010, 09:58 AM

Ahh, thats what I thought. I checked into going there for agility, but the fact that he required the bordatella vax made me go elsewhere. Too bad!

08-12-2010, 11:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Veronica Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,243	Panzer goes to school Panzer (5 months) started basic obedience last night. The trainer used Panzer to demo sit and sit/stay. He told the class he picked Panzer because Panzer reacted well to him when he walked up to him before class started (he showed me how to correct Panzer from barking his head off at the other dogs) - he could tell the pup wasn't afraid of him and felt comfortable with him. After the sit demo, when he brought Panzer back to me, the trainer asked if Panzer had previous training. I sure was proud of my boy. Panzer made friends with Dodger, the 7 month old lab, sitting next to us too. I think the early pup socialization has paid off. Yay!

08-12-2010, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 16,465	Veronica, where do you train? __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Karlo

08-12-2010, 10:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
doggiedad Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Jenkintown,Pa. Posts: 8,926	good job. __________________ "Life Without A Dog Is A Life Unfulfilled"

08-13-2010, 09:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 16,465	Ahh, thats what I thought. I checked into going there for agility, but the fact that he required the bordatella vax made me go elsewhere. Too bad! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Karlo

08-12-2010, 12:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 7,602	Good job- both of you!

08-12-2010, 01:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
crisp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine IL Posts: 492	Congrats!!! btw...I absolutely love your dog's name. Perfect for a dog built like a 'tank' LOL . If you don't mind I'll steel it for my next dog.

08-12-2010, 01:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
Whitedog404 Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 510	Congrats. What was the correction for barking?

08-12-2010, 01:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Veronica Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,243	Thanks crisp - Panzer's dad is 100 pounds (his dad is 1/4 husky), so we thought the tank name would suit him as he grew into it. He's 55 pounds now, so on his way! Thanks whitedog - The first thing the trainer pointed out was that we were petting Panzer when he was barking. He asked if we wanted him to bark & if not we shouldn't reward him with petting. He gave Panzer's collar a pop and stood in front of him so he couldn't make eye contact with the other dogs. He said the reason for barking is the eye contact. I tried it out myself a couple more times and then no more barking. We have an interesting mix in the class - one other GSD - same age, a bloodhound pup, lots of labs, a Portuguese water dog, a giagantic St. Bernard, a golden retriever and a sheltie. We're going to really work with Panzer so he can maintain his star status.

08-12-2010, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Whitedog404 Master Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Southeast Posts: 510	Thanks, that makes sense. In class last night, Dexter did a little playful bark, and I automatically patted his neck. Not to praise but to get his attention. The trainer told me to not pet my dog when he's barking.

08-13-2010, 08:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
Veronica Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 1,243	We go to Kirk Gillette. He's in Galesburg. We went to him about 14 years ago with our Alaskan Husky & were so impressed. He's a great teacher. $105 for 8 weeks of basic obedience.

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