[ SHOWGSD-L ] Too Cute- I know who that is!
- From: "Maureen" <murk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:46:39 -0600
Laura,
You are right on! In my puppy classes we give the command once and the
proper signal. That repetitive sit, sit...................the pups were
hearing WA-WA-WA. My point is, if they didn't understand the command the
first time, they sure didn't the 20th! You have to make training a pup
fun.............with lots of LOTS OF SUCH A GOOD PUP!!!!!!!! Mo
> Norma,
> I sort of agree with what you said.? The video was cute.? The pups were
> having fun.? The older dog, not so much.? I do not agree with her method
> as I respectfully disagree with yours.?
>
> Treats are a great way to get a pup started, as a reward.? They should not
> be used forever but only as a lure to teach the command and a reward for
> doing it right.? Once pup knows the command or word, then verbal and
> physical praise is far more important.? The constant sitsitsitsit did get
> on my nerves.? It's one of my pet peeves with pet people.??If the dog
> knows the word, you give the command once, then either correct or lure or
> whatever your method.? There is no need to say it 100 times.? ??
>
> I have found that pups learn very well from the older dogs.? I?use my
> older dogs to teach the youngsters.? When the pups see Mom and Uncle Dog
> sit for a treat, they learn it too.? The key is command, behavior, timing
> and reward.
>
> What?I did agree with is?being more playtime than training.? That is what
> I liked about the video.? Too many people think that training has to be a
> structured time and curriculum.? It?doesn't.? Using playtime to
> incorporate training makes it fun for the dogs.? I do this all the time
> with my students.? We go for a walk and the dogs learn to deal with
> meeting other dogs on a walk and learn to listen to their owner even when
> they are distracted.
>
> I commend her for working with these pups and making them social,
> listening and wanting to learn dogs.? Yes, the Master or pack leader must
> be in charge and she has given these pups the ability to do that with
> their new families.? That is not a bad thing, no matter how she did it.
>
> Again, JMHO.
>
> Laura Thomas???????
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