Thread: What can i do to progress my dogs training?

Originally Posted by Micky Duck

work on the big three
#come here...now no bullshit,no excuses...NOW
# get in behind..now no bullshit,no excuses,NOW
#sit...now,no bullshit no excuses NOW......and stay sitting untill I bloody well say to move,NO EXCUSES ..and that last bit is the hardest to drill into family members...sit means sit untill told otherwise

retrieve on land...why the hell should I dad..you can pick it up yourself... dont sweat it,it will come.
distacted by stock = show her more stock
more time around stock,the big three will help no end with this.
she isnt a hinderance..she just hasnt learnt the JOB YET......
if a dog will walk quietly at my heels and help me find a dead animal..thats 75% of the job done.....

Big subject this one.

the non negotiable basics are key! love it! repetitions count! I work reinforcing basics into every day life, I think that is a must.

I also recommend considering a professional trainer, You will pay once, what your dog learns is awesome, but you also learn and you will apply that to every dog thereafter.

Learn your dog, I have two, one has zero prey drive, he is pointless to train as a working dog, one has a high prey drive, she wants to work. also learn their motivation. Food/attention/toys. Behavior = reward.

If you understand your dog they are simple to train. K9s want to please us, if you train them right its win win