Mali at training hehe

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mali

Discussion Starter · Sep 19, 2010

So i finally took Mali to a GSD training class, obviously we were put in the puppy class, at the start he was very scared and just sat in the corner, after about 5min Mali and this other puppy GSD started having fun and mucking around trhen Mali started doing it with all the dogs, he was very cute and it was good to see him come out of his shell.
Alot of the trainers said that Mali did good on his first lesson because most 8-9week old puppies fall asleep half way through the training and Mali just kept going,

But, i was a bit dissopointed at him yesterday, only because he was just ignoring me and usually when his around the garden playing around i would say 'come' and he would run straight to me but at training he didnt even bother to look at me lol, the trainer said thats only because it was his first time around other dogs and thats what usually happens on their first class and ensured me that it would be diffrent next sunday, anyway he did good except for ignoring me lol. he was very social and looked like he was having fun so thats the main thing.

Anyway, just felt like giving you all a little story to read about mine and Mali's first experince at a GSD training school.

trainer was teaching us the 'heal' command with a leash, i was wondering cana anyone hear to the 'heal' 'come' 'sit' 'stay' command without a leash?
If so, how long did you train your GSD for those commands?

thanks everyone

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Mrs.K

· #2 · Sep 19, 2010 (Edited)

trainer was teaching us the 'heal' command with a leash, i was wondering cana anyone hear to the 'heal' 'come' 'sit' 'stay' command without a leash?
If so, how long did you train your GSD for those commands?

Yup. Mine listen to the sit, stay, down, and come here off leash. My male can heel off leash too. It doesn't look as great as I want it to but he does it and we'd pass the BH anytime. Not with flying colors but we'd pass.

How long did it take me. Well, with his background it took me much longer than it would have taken usually. It all depends on your background and how experienced you are. There are dog handlers out there than can train a dog in less than half a year and pass the BH with flying colors and others take over a year.

Indra, my little one is 7 months old now (almost 8) and when we are on off-leash walks she will listen to hier, sitz, platz and bleib just as the others do.

I honestly don't do much. I don't go to they clubs anymore because somehow I get farther without going to the club. Everything I want to see in my dogs I can pretty much teach them myself and if I have a problem I get on here and ask for advise.

However, I know where my boundaries are and while my dogs are well behaved they could do much much better if I had the right trainer.

Anyhow, I do a lot of clicker training. Table Training, I always request commands on hikes, they have to show me a sitz or platz and give me attention before they get their food.

But I know how to train them the basics, I grew up with parents that handle dogs for 50 years now and I don't necessarily need a Club to teach them basic obedience and pass the BH.

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Mrs.K

· #3 · Sep 19, 2010 (Edited)

Alot of the trainers said that Mali did good on his first lesson because most 8-9week old puppies fall asleep half way through the training and Mali just kept going,

But, i was a bit dissopointed at him yesterday, only because he was just ignoring me and usually when his around the garden playing around i would say 'come' and he would run straight to me but at training he didnt even bother to look at me lol, the trainer said thats only because it was his first time around other dogs and thats what usually happens on their first class and ensured me that it would be diffrent next sunday, anyway he did good except for ignoring me lol. he was very social and looked like he was having fun so thats the main thing.

It's because he is a 8/9 week old puppy. It's like asking a toddler to go through math class and expect them to bring home an A

As for the come, bonding is the key. Bonding, bonding and more bonding. What I did with Indra (and my two old ones) is that somebody else held the dogs and I ran away from them (only do that in a fenced in area). I would make a lot of noise, call their name and just run away from them. Then the other person let go of the puppy and if the puppy is well bonded to you, will run after you and come straight into your arms.

Also, use the food-drive. At that age, pups are very food driven and I always had treats with me and whenever she came she got treats.

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Stosh

· #4 · Sep 19, 2010

I've always taught commands off leash- as well as heel and they've been doing it since puppy class. All the stuff they taught us there I did at home with a clicker off leash. They obey all those commands off leash, even heel- it's not perfect but close enough for what I want. 'Here' is one of the commands I've taught, not exactly heel but when I want them by my side. We do a lot of hiking in the woods and they can manage all of the commands even from a distance, and the youngest, Stosh is 8 mos old.

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mali

Discussion Starter · #5 · Sep 20, 2010

Thank you both for you're reply's and advise it is very much appreciated.

I just took Mali out to the park today on leash and was teaching him the basic commands with the leash. He was actually doing very well. And i am so happy with him. he really is the best hehe

Another quick question is it a good idea to teach them as puppies on leash and then later on try to teach them off leash?

BTW Mrs. K very nice video's and you have 3 beautiful dogs, they also seem very well trained.

Once again thanks

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Mrs.K

· #6 · Sep 20, 2010

Another quick question is it a good idea to teach them as puppies on leash and then later on try to teach them off leash?

It depends on the surrounding. At home you can train them off leash. I do a lot of clicker training in my apartment and I never have them on the leash. Outside I only take them off if I know they can't get very far i.e. fenced in yard, basketball field or the dog club itself.

Puppies are not reliable and as soon as you leave the building, take your puppy on the leash. Especially when you go on a walk in public areas, the risk is too great.

Wait until she is older. Even though Indra is almost 8 months old and is well trained for her age, she's still not as reliable as the two others are so I have to decide whether or not it is safe to take her off the leash and let her roam and run.

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