Buck is progressing well. On the Come When Called exercise he responds well to his name and comes to the caller fast, the problem, Buck will run past the caller. We began to call at a close distance. 2-3 feet. This way we are focusing on the sit/front.
Buck is in seated position and attentive. He is told to wait. The owner steps out with her right leg about 2-3 feet in front of Buck. When ready Jennifer calls out Bucks name, then quick the command Come. Jennifer steps back several steps. She has time to take the collar under the muzzle and say Sit/front left hand on the rear. Buck's head is up developing eye contact and Jennifer praises Buck. The short recall distance teaches Buck to come directly to and sit. He does not have the opportunity to run by. Use the lead to guide.
Also today we began to teach Buck the take hold and give with the training bell. Buck is in seated position, holding the bell with the right hand, say "Take It" if he opens his mouth that is great, if not just open his mouth and insert the bell dowel behind the canines. Then say "Hold" and praise. Each time you say HOLD place one hand on top of the muzzle and the other below and gently press. Each time you praise release the muzzle. Be careful the dog does not drop it. Keep the head up and the dog must be attentive and settled. If the dog drops it just say AH AH and simply begin again. After several times saying HOLD command "Give". Then gently the the ends of the bell and gently take it. Then Praise. Repeat many times.
Buck is in seated position and attentive. He is told to wait. The owner steps out with her right leg about 2-3 feet in front of Buck. When ready Jennifer calls out Bucks name, then quick the command Come. Jennifer steps back several steps. She has time to take the collar under the muzzle and say Sit/front left hand on the rear. Buck's head is up developing eye contact and Jennifer praises Buck. The short recall distance teaches Buck to come directly to and sit. He does not have the opportunity to run by. Use the lead to guide.
Also today we began to teach Buck the take hold and give with the training bell. Buck is in seated position, holding the bell with the right hand, say "Take It" if he opens his mouth that is great, if not just open his mouth and insert the bell dowel behind the canines. Then say "Hold" and praise. Each time you say HOLD place one hand on top of the muzzle and the other below and gently press. Each time you praise release the muzzle. Be careful the dog does not drop it. Keep the head up and the dog must be attentive and settled. If the dog drops it just say AH AH and simply begin again. After several times saying HOLD command "Give". Then gently the the ends of the bell and gently take it. Then Praise. Repeat many times.
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