Stewart is doing really well with his training. He is getting more consistent everyday. His automatic sit is improving and so is his stay. He is learning the "down" command and the recall.
He is also doing well with his house manners, sitting and waiting before being fed, and sitting before going in or out of the house.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Stewart's first morning of training
Pete and Tessa, as you have described, Stewart is a very intelligent puppy. He has tons of energy and just needs a constructive outlet for that energy. Many of his "problem behaviors" are typical of a young puppy. So far, we have been working on behaviors in the house and teaching Stewart to follow on a loose leash, sit, stay, and down. We have also been working with Stewart on his "place" command, which he is doing very well, even under distraction. Rudy, one of our former students, is helping out with distractions in the photos. Mara, our German Shepherd, is helping out in the video. We worked on Stewart's "counter surfing" this morning. He learned very quickly not to put his paws on the counter even when being teased by a bowl of dog food. I have also been teaching Stewart to "wait" for his food. He is not allowed to go to his bowl until I say that it is okay. So far, I am very pleased with Stewart's progress. He is a very trainable dog and I look forward to watching his progress.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Introducing Stewart owned by Yankee Pete of the Ace & TJ Show
STEWART
Labrador Retriever
Male 6 months old
Owned by Yankee Pete of the Ace & TJ Show on 95.1FM
Board N Train began on 11/25/2008
List of problems stated by owner:
Overactive and does not settle down easily
Mounts people or objects
Urinates when excited
Jumps on people
Nuisance barker/whiner in the crate
Play bites or mouths
Chews destructively on shoes
Does not come when called
Bolts through open doors
Pulls on leash
Sniffs at or eats off of the counter tops or tables
Digs in the yard
Monday, November 17, 2008
End of another training day
Sunday evening training with Keeno
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Keeno Learning the "Place" Command
Keeno Starting His Training
Friday, November 7, 2008
Jessie and Thor Downtown
Jessie and Thor went downtown today and walked on the rail trail. They did very good although they were much more excited among the different distractions. They still listened to their commands but it took a little more persistence. When you walk them in public areas, start off by giving them several commands near the car. Get them under good control before you continue your walk into the more distracting areas. Above all, maintain calmness and confidence. Require that they obey each command you give them. If you are consistent in this, each time you take them into a public place, they will be easier to control.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Obedience under Distraction
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Thor and Jessie Off-Leash
Thor and Jessie are now training off-leash. I can put one dog in a stay or on their "place" and work with the other dog. I can also heel with both dogs at my side, although Thor will sometimes want to move to my right side because Jessie crowds my left. Nevertheless, they are both walking at my side without the constraint of leashes. They have also been around Mara and Athos, our two German Shepherds during their training. They are learning that they must do as I ask even if the other dogs are out and running around. Thor and Jessie are also sitting and waiting at the door before I let them come in the house or go outside. Overall, they are doing well with their obedience. The biggest challenge you will have when they come home is to prevent them from becoming confused by the stimulation since they are used to being on an invisible fence at home. Guiding them with body language and then additionally with the leash will help with re-enforcing your training at home.
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