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[selzer]

I did this with Arwen, my first obedience dog. I understand why people often get the CD before starting to train the drop on recall. It is a common mistake. Your girl is young, and your distance is far, I would work on only recalls for a while, and with shorter distance, and bring out the treats. show it to her put it in your mouth, and when she comes front and sits, spit it at her. Train your drop or down separately. Like when you are walking along, emergency down. Good luck.

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by carmspack

I would work on the recall in motion 1,000% first -- so strong that if the dog were to rush out of fear or panic , you still have her - I like the cake made before icing

I agree.

Yesterday I had her out in an open field. I was working on random recalls. I would let her sniff around, roam,and then give her a quick "Kira Come!". Each and every time, she responded, and came back to me. THEN, a jogger (with his dog) passed within site distance. She made a quick dash towards the jogger. I issued the COME command,and she made an immediate U-turn, and RELUCTANTLY made her way towards me. It was a slow, agonizing pace back to me ..LOL But she did it.

I want a 100% fool proof recall. I've personally seen dogs get hit by vehicles, and people get frightened to death from a dog running away from his owner.
I want to make sure I never experience that with Kira.

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by selzer

I did this with Arwen, my first obedience dog. I understand why people often get the CD before starting to train the drop on recall. It is a common mistake. Your girl is young, and your distance is far, I would work on only recalls for a while, and with shorter distance, and bring out the treats. show it to her put it in your mouth, and when she comes front and sits, spit it at her. Train your drop or down separately. Like when you are walking along, emergency down. Good luck.

Just to be clear..... I'm not working her at that distance. I said that she responds up to about 100'. I'm usually within 20-40 feet right now. At times she would roam, and I would test her. Otherwise my exercises are within a shorter distance.

Thank you.

I crave the knowledge that many of you have. It's frustrating to want to do something so right, but not know how to do it.

Not enough trainers around her...if any.

[ayoitzrimz]

Originally Posted by Anthony8858

Just to be clear..... I'm not working her at that distance. I said that she responds up to about 100'. I'm usually within 20-40 feet right now. At times she would roam, and I would test her. Otherwise my exercises are within a shorter distance.

Thank you.

I crave the knowledge that many of you have. It's frustrating to want to do something so right, but not know how to do it.

Not enough trainers around her...if any.

Dude, you're doing great. Anticipation will happen, especially with a motivated dog. Confusion will happen, it's how we learn where we moved too fast, made some mistakes, etc. Kira sounds like a well behaved dog and she's still young! I wouldn't worry too much - just back up a few steps, work on each exercise individually and when she's clear on both you can start to combine them...

I think we all spend a lot of time preventing anticipation and proofing these things, so don't stress about it too much...

[Anthony8858]

Originally Posted by ayoitzrimz

Dude, you're doing great. Anticipation will happen, especially with a motivated dog. Confusion will happen, it's how we learn where we moved too fast, made some mistakes, etc. Kira sounds like a well behaved dog and she's still young! I wouldn't worry too much - just back up a few steps, work on each exercise individually and when she's clear on both you can start to combine them...

I think we all spend a lot of time preventing anticipation and proofing these things, so don't stress about it too much...

She is doing great. Thank you. She loves to learn.

I guess I'm trying to say that I wish I knew more about the methods to proper training and technique.
If I could have my way, I'd spend 5 days a week in training with her. I love training her, as much as she loves being trained.

Right now, we attend 1 day a week of obedience classes. It's a bit redundant, and very confined to a small indoor space. The trainer told me that Kira is very advanced for her class, but too young and not advanced enough to go the next level. I just have to keep enforcing what we've learned thus far.