11-4-2008 Training
Actually got up at 6:30 & was on the field by 7:00 AM this morning. Isaac was like what the hell are we doing out this early, I should still be resting. We’ll see how long I can keep the early morning crap up….there are lights on the skeet field at the gun club so there is an option.
15 minutes
Sitz in position on left with attention (hot dogs & clicker)
Fuss up and down field with right turns (hot dogs & clicker)
Two hose breaks every so often
No stomach issues from yesterdays hot dogs
Still losing his attention (head drops) on occassion, but not as much as a week ago. Feeding is getting much smoother (more fluid). The hot dogs are definately easier than the kibble.
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10 minutes after work
Sitz in position on left with attention (hot dogs & clicker) made him really wait and look
Fuss up and down field with right turns (hot dogs & clicker)
Two hose breaks every so often (bringing them in closer)
Did a few pivots to make him simply shift to show him success in the position (luring with hot dogs going better)
Head still dropping, but not nearly as much, will just keep rewarding him for an UP head
Used the clicker again this evening (easier now that I’m getting better with luring and giving him the food and the clicker seems to really help) It’s’ all in the timing and coordination, which I was lacking and am still focusing on
Still produced solid stool after 3 sessions with 1 sliced hot dog per session (and he stole some rib meat that Stella had today)
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