No OB training today, made the trip to ICSC. Isaac only participated in puppy bite work, did better than last week, I did a little better than last week. Pops not pulls…run in circles (seems to be a skill).
No work (just play and rest)
15 Minutes (first cold day….need gloves)
More of the same Fuss and Sitz at attention with hot-dogs…forgot to take the clicker (ooops). Isaac is definately catching on to what is going on when we go to the field.
Did one pass up and back on the center line not using food to lure, but instead held his attention with the hoses. I decided to do this because he was on fire for the hoses and figured it couldn’t hurt. Though he is a touch inconsistent in bringing them all the way back in (sometime all the way other times drops while running in). He always comes straight back in, seems the faster he comes in the more likely he is to drop the hose.
He is definately paying attention on the field when we are working or playing two hose. No longer dropping his head or casting it around. Doesn’t care that there is goose poop on the ground. We’ll see how this week at Indian Creek goes (last week he was investigating more than anything else, lots of sniffing).
Things are shaping up for me as well. I’m walking in a more proper position (head up/looking forward), feeding/luring better, and my timing is getting much better. More of a pain to get myself in order than the stinking dog.
Day off, no work (just play and rest).
Just took a picture rather than transcribing:
15 minutes
Sitz in position with attention (hot dog and clicker)
Fuss up and down center line
Breaks with two hose
Few pivots at the end with him sitting in position (luring as moving)
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)
10 or 15 minutes
Sitz in position with attention feeding him (couple of different times after releasing him)
Fuss up & down the center line with right runs feeding him (right turns, he’s speeding around them might be starting to forge a little too much.
Two hose breaks every so often (bad habit of not bringing them back all the way)
Used hot dogs for food & it went MUCH smoother, was able to feed him more accurately & he was able to eat them much faster. Also he wasn’t taking my fingers off like when he was younger.
He seems to be dropping his head more (looking for food, goose shit, rabbit poo, or because he and I were both dropping kibble before (maybe the hot dogs will help that, he was also more drivey for the hot dogs)
He jumped for a hose right as I tossed it and kind of jammed himself when bounced of my chest/right side rib cage/arm pit and slid sideways upon landing. He seemed fine when he got up, but I need to focus on keeping him on the ground for now…he’s still goofy with those long legs and not terribly agile.
Overall today was the best day in awhile with regards to attention, food, excitement, and accuracy. If his stomach holds out I think hot dogs with 2 hose breaks will be the combination for the week. Wonder if he’ll eat tofu?
Was at ICSC and didn’t do anything separate
Call him when he grabs the ball/hose/toy (keep it going so he doesn’t have time to get distracted).
Always out towards the helper
10 minutes or a tad more
Fuss up and down center line with right turn(s)
Used food to lure and broke it up with short two hose intervals
Drive for kibble was there but to slow to chew and swallow
Worked on Sitz with drive for two hose from jumping around standing positions
Seems to be getting it, he’s a little sloppy (probably because I’m allowing it), I need to find a way to get food working (I’m getting better), but still am a little inaccurate.
Also Noah wasn’t helping (he was near by chattering away at me and the dog)
10 Minutes Fuss up & down the center line with right turns
Used only 2 hose & free (release) as reward
Need to go back to food for some luring
The Fuss is pretty good but sitting @ my side not so good today
he was a tad tired as it got HOT today & we mowed the lawn 2 hours before I worked him (and he followed me and the mower the entire time, which is good since he used to be scared of it)
NEED to TRY and get to ICSC this weekend so Jen can help my pathetic ass…
Fuss up & Down center line with right turns each end
10 minutes with an hour of rest afterwords
Started with sit at attention (look) was in front of me after chasing geese off field
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Fuss up & Down center line with right turns each end
20 minutes
Ate before & 1 hour rest
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Was able to hold Isaac’s attention last night and this morning for ten solid minutes of two hose. At the end of the 10 minutes both times I put him away with him wanting more (he was way ready for more).
I am better at the two hose game than feeding in the fuss position, I need to keep practicing rewarding him with food at the correct time (more acurate with my hand).
Fuss up and down center line right about turns
15 Minutes
“Free” Two hose every once in a while (just a couple tosses)
Dinner & 1 hr rest in Kennel
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Goal
I have been less than diligent with scheduled training in regards to Schutzhund. Time to get back on track now that the stomach issues have settled down and we’ve made some real progress with two hose and other forms of play/reward.
I’ve created a new category that I will use to keep track of ‘actual’ training related posts.
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