Nova's Training Blog-Private Lessons for Young Timid GSD

 WEEK 4:  We worked on our obedience outside.   I didn't take any video, as I was more hands-on than I expected.  In addition to the Week 3 work , which now should start to take place outside in distractions (not too many distractions; the yard is fine), we talked about the following:  Work on your auto sits.  Remember, this has replaced random sit work, so we want these to be understood and completed every time you stop in a heel.  Also, sit is being worked on when you practice stay and so on. Work on your downs, and please use the under-the-foot method consistently.  Take the time to drop the leash on the floor before giving the command.  This is a cue that we get rid of later when Nova can do three sets of four in a row downs while you are standing.  Work this inside if you need to at first. Long line work for the start of "Let's Go"  (and will work for the come as well) has been started this week and is the very beginning ...

PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF MANNERLY MUTTS WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION.   THIS MATERIAL IS MEANT FOR USE UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A TRAINER, EXPRESSLY MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING. Long Line Work Follows Sit on The Dog Work: Equipment Needed for This Exercise: · 15’ cotton canvas web long line. · Training Collar with 2 Metal Rings, Preferably Herm Sprenger. If not a Herm Sprenger collar, check that the action on the collar selected is easy and fluid. It should not stick or be halting along the links. (See the “Before You Begin” page for the proper way to fit and put on a training collar.)   · Three planned points no less than 50’ apart, which we will refer to as points A, B, and C. · Silence-The handler must be prepared not to give praise, direction, or command during this exercise other than to walk from one ...

NEW NOTES: NOTE 1:  DROP THE LEASH INSIDE FOR THE CIRCLE PLACE EXERCISES, AND TRY ON LONG PLACE AS WELL. NOTE 2:  IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE STAY EXERCISES AND DISTRACTIONS, YOU CAN REDUCE THE TIME AND THEN BUILD IT UP AGAIN. NOTE 3:  INCREASE THE CIRCLE WIDTH FOR CIRCLE SIT STAYS AND CIRCLE PLACE (WITH LEASH DROPPED OR ON LONG LINE). NOTE 4:  USE ATTENTION TO NAME WITH HEELING AND POSSIBLY SIT (IF YOU ARE LOSING YOUR DOG'S ATTENTION). Homework Schedule: Calming Exercises (NOTE:  ROTATE "SIT ON THE DOG" AND "LONG PLACE" ON ALTERNATE DAYS) : (SAME) Sit on the Dog   30 + minutes Goal:  To get your dog to lay down on their own steam in five minutes or under.   (SAME)   Long Place   30 minutes Goal:  Just to get your dog to start to get used to staying on the place.  If your dog manages to step off, you do not need to reset the exercise.   Obedience Exercises: (NEWISH) Circle Sit Stays 10 minutes or le...

   Equipment Needed:   (optional unless outside; then long line needed or ecollar) 6' leash inside for dragging, training collar on dog (even though you won't really be using it, it could be a flat collar too), Flirt Pole. NOTE 1:  ANY TOYS USED IN PLAY TRAINING ARE ALWAYS JUST USED FOR PLAY TRAINING.  YOUR DOG CAN HAVE OTHER TOYS, BUT THIS TOY ONLY COMES OUT FOR PLAY TRAINING SESSIONS. NOTE 2:  FOR NOVA YOU ARE GOING TO STOP AND REPEAT AT STEP 3 ONLY.  WE WANT TO GET A REALLY GOOD BASE OF ENGAGEMENT GOING BEFORE ADDING COMMANDS IN. If you want to know more about play training, check out this series on my business blog, the  play training series .  This is more of a series on why it is valuable and things to avoid. STEP 1:   Typically, if your dog knows it, put your dog in a sit while you get the flirt pole. STEP 2:   When you are ready, use your release word, "yes, " and wiggle the toy at the end of the bungee on the pole like...

 Equipment: Six-foot leash Training collar Familiar but not well-known person Your dog should be on their six-foot leash and training collar. FIRST WEEK Days 1-2: STEP 1:   Have your dog in heel position, and give them the "sit" command (remember when we say sit, we mean sit until the release word is given). STEP 2:   Move three feet to the right of your dog.  You should be parallel to your dog. STEP 3:   Have your helper approach and walk so they are on the opposite side next to your dog and stop next to your dog's head. STEP 4:   Have your helper stand there for 30 seconds and then simply move on.   They are not to talk to, touch, or make eye contact with your dog before or after moving on. STEP 5:   Repeat for six repetitions. Days 3-4 (change in italic):   STEP 1:   Have your dog in heel position, and give them the "sit" command (remember when we say sit, we mean sit until release word is given). STEP 2:...

 PROPERTY OF MANNERLY MUTTS DOG TRAINING AND ROBIN RUBIN. WE ONLY ALLOW PAYING CLIENTS TO COPY THIS MATERIAL FOR THEIR USE ALONE. THIS MATERIAL MUST NOT BE DISTRIBUTED TO OTHER NON-CLIENT PARTIES OF MANNERLY MUTTS WITHOUT EXPRESS PERMISSION. Equipment needed: -6' Leather Lead -Training Collar STEP 1:   Start with your dog in a sit position.    STEP 2:   Your right hand will be holding the leash as you (in a non-hurried way) let the loose leash fall to the ground, in a manner that it can be stepped upon easily.  STEP 3:   If your dog is not in a sit at this point, say sit and then reinforce that through molding or collar correction.   Then say "down" and take up all the slack in your leash from under your foot. STEP 4:   Every time your dog allows more slack in the leash, take up that slack. STEP 5:   Patiently wait your dog out until they decide to lie down. STEP 6:   Say "good boy" or "good girl" ...