I like this method, I've been tryng to get my dog to come to me after going after a ball. It's not worked. I used a longline but a 10 metre, I will reduce the length and not throw the ball. Watch this space!
Hand and voice commands are both very important. Hand commands can put your dog in a sit and stay position when it can not hear you. I.e. over traffic, crowded areas, busy city noises, etc... 😊
Your dog should always see you as the source for all things good. If you do a good job of rewarding your dog anytime they make good choices, then even when you need to correct them, they will understand that changing the bad behavior will then lead to something positive for them.
I have a golden retriever 6 months old. I've tried a long line, but she is distracted by it. She wants to chew the line and not paying attention at all. I've started with training at 3 months and didn’t succed yet to make her come to me. If she is on the leash she comes, but when I let her free, but with the leash on, she doesn't come, no matter how many treats I have.
Golden Retrievers mature later than most dogs. This actually makes them a nicer dog. As we all know :) The first 2 years, just interest them in learning new commands. Reinforcement, rather than punishment, is required more for Goldens than any other dog. But, if a Golden won't do certain things, keep them on the lead. Let then know they'll get off the lead time (like its a treat) but only IF the Golden is obeying basic commands. In time you'll have a wonderful companion. I never had a Golden, but a friend had several for showing, so I learned from her. But, also remember, a male dog is a bit different than a female. A female is way more people (owner ) orientated, wheras, a male is more territorial. Yet, both can be trained. They are thoughtful intelligent dogs. All the best!
you have to find your dog's motivation...train before a meal with a high reward treat like raw meat, or maybe its a toy/ball/game, or physical affection?
You are correct! You can get this particular behavior that you are seeing without the use of the pinch collar. However, in the presence of competing motivators and high level distractions, the pinch collar will be very helpful. I’d rather introduce it in a lower distraction environment than a “real life” situation though. That way it will work when I really need it and the dog will already understand it.
any tips on getting the dog kibble motivated to begin with though? my dog is really flat i adopted her just a couple years ago never thought about training until recently, hoping to change that flat and shy behavior. if someone asks to pet her i say sure because i know shes not aggressive but she leans away from them or tries to walk away its not a good look im just started to offer her 1 cup at a time and if shes not taking it i put it back and try again later, this is coming from what i use to do is just give the full daily amount all at once and she'd eat it all at night at one go.. before i noticed this was a good idea, i was doing training right around her usual time of eating that was working to give her full meal that way but i was disappointed in that it only worked around that time of day😅
Dog trainer i don't think so,there is absolutely no reason to use a pinch collar. We trained all our dogs and we've had a lot from being a puppy to come back without a lead. If you know what your doing it's simple.
You never experienced a dog that doesnt listen..or pulls excessively and is over 50 lbs..you never had a hard head dog that was never trained. Yes the collar has a purpose
Great advice and training. Your patience, attitude to your little mate is also very endearing. 👍
I agree the come back is more important than anything other command. Really like your style. Wish you were in Florida! Great and valuable tips.
Thank you!
I like this method, I've been tryng to get my dog to come to me after going after a ball. It's not worked. I used a longline but a 10 metre, I will reduce the length and not throw the ball. Watch this space!
Hand and voice commands are both very important. Hand commands can put your dog in a sit and stay position when it can not hear you. I.e. over traffic, crowded areas, busy city noises, etc...
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If you can pls link to your video with hand fead and how to use it?
Does this work on a headstrong Great Dane? Been pulled down a few times now...🙄
Yes! You have to build the motivation though. That is paramount.
the dog now sees me as a resource for treats?
That's a good thing.
Your dog should always see you as the source for all things good. If you do a good job of rewarding your dog anytime they make good choices, then even when you need to correct them, they will understand that changing the bad behavior will then lead to something positive for them.
Hopefully!!!
I have a golden retriever 6 months old. I've tried a long line, but she is distracted by it. She wants to chew the line and not paying attention at all. I've started with training at 3 months and didn’t succed yet to make her come to me. If she is on the leash she comes, but when I let her free, but with the leash on, she doesn't come, no matter how many treats I have.
Golden Retrievers mature later than most dogs. This actually makes them a nicer dog. As we all know :) The first 2 years, just interest them in learning new commands. Reinforcement, rather than punishment, is required more for Goldens than any other dog. But, if a Golden won't do certain things, keep them on the lead. Let then know they'll get off the lead time (like its a treat) but only IF the Golden is obeying basic commands. In time you'll have a wonderful companion. I never had a Golden, but a friend had several for showing, so I learned from her. But, also remember, a male dog is a bit different than a female. A female is way more people (owner ) orientated, wheras, a male is more territorial. Yet, both can be trained. They are thoughtful intelligent dogs. All the best!
you have to find your dog's motivation...train before a meal with a high reward treat like raw meat, or maybe its a toy/ball/game, or physical affection?
Don’t like the pinch collar
You can get the same behavior without a pinch collar.
You are correct! You can get this particular behavior that you are seeing without the use of the pinch collar. However, in the presence of competing motivators and high level distractions, the pinch collar will be very helpful. I’d rather introduce it in a lower distraction environment than a “real life” situation though. That way it will work when I really need it and the dog will already understand it.
any tips on getting the dog kibble motivated to begin with though? my dog is really flat i adopted her just a couple years ago never thought about training until recently, hoping to change that flat and shy behavior. if someone asks to pet her i say sure because i know shes not aggressive but she leans away from them or tries to walk away its not a good look
im just started to offer her 1 cup at a time and if shes not taking it i put it back and try again later, this is coming from what i use to do is just give the full daily amount all at once and she'd eat it all at night at one go..
before i noticed this was a good idea, i was doing training right around her usual time of eating that was working to give her full meal that way but i was disappointed in that it only worked around that time of day😅
You might try using play rewards, either tug or fetch, usually dogs will engage in one of these because of genetics
@@ssab724 shes never played with toys, got her @7yr shes 10 now shelter said she was turned in by a breeder or puppy mill
I used hot dog bits to start recall training my lab pup
So I have to have dog treats all the time?
Only if you want a trained dog.
I've taught dogs commands/desirable behaviour with play-/attention rewards, but it's usually far quicker and easier to use treats/kibble.
Dog trainer i don't think so,there is absolutely no reason to use a pinch collar. We trained all our dogs and we've had a lot from being a puppy to come back without a lead. If you know what your doing it's simple.
Should be using a larger dog....
You shouldn't need a pinch collar on a dog this young, if at all.
You know nothing but and it’s a prong collar doesn’t hurt the dog at all
You never experienced a dog that doesnt listen..or pulls excessively and is over 50 lbs..you never had a hard head dog that was never trained. Yes the collar has a purpose
You are correct, you don’t “need” one. It is preferable though, to train a dog well to have the best tools.