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Milly wrote:

Polmaise wrote:
ps (milly dont think its finished yet!,we still have waterwork,and obstacles to train for)

Robert

Don't forget this Robert

Nah!!! Dont worry Milly, I've recorded the obstacle and waterwork, with a couple of Spaniels 'just for you!!!
I just have a few things like work in my way right now! The Kennels are usually full this time of year.

If a picture paints a thousand words, a video clip must paint about 10,000 words. I studied carefully the clip of the client handling her dog under Robert's direction, then went out onto a field and tried to copy exactly what had been shown. (with hands stuffed firmly into pockets) I admit I cheated a bit because I carefully scattered a few bits of kibble and a couple of balls before I started. However the outcome was amazing. My dear dog was never more than a few feet away and turned immediately on cue every time. All this without a word from me. I recalled her once by whistle, rewarded her with a treat, then sent her off again. A definite case of "less is more" Thankyou for sharing that with us. Can't wait for the next "lesson"

Aye Ballymary!!
But the next time You wont have to 'cheat', ??
Go to the same place,and do the same thing,and You wont need any food,scattered,the dog will do the same??? (simples)
Reward with 'praise' (operant) ,if it goes a bit 'wide', give a 'GRR'!! (Pretend your Judy for a sec)
Robert

Polmaise wrote: give a 'GRR'!! (Pretend your Judy for a sec)
Robert

Morning Robert,

Am replying here to keep Phil's post free of my/our chatter! Have spoken to my brother in law and he's agreed to bring me and Rascal back from Scotland, so game on! I'll PM you so we can arrange to meet, by the way I don't know what car you drive but on the map it looks a lot longer than a twenty minute drive more like fifty I would say not that it's a problem.

Rascal has not done any obstacle work or a huge amount of water work so it should be interesting.

Look forward to meeting you.

Rascal

Rascal wrote: I don't know what car you drive but on the map it looks a lot longer than a twenty minute drive more like fifty

Rascal

I forgot I usually go 'OFF ROAD' across the hills
See you Monday,with a name like Rascal', looks like Ive taken on a challenge

Mmmmm......... I think all my sat nav will tell me is I'm off road and I need it to help me find you, so I will travel on the old grey stuff!

Rascal

A day with 'Rascal' (Wendy)
I waited until Rascal, had visited Polmaise,before we done 'Obstacles',and water work,as She had indicated these areas of training were of interest to her.
'Fern', the Yellow dog has now been coming to Polmaise for the last 4 weekends ,and is turning out to be a 'trained dog' ,ready for her next instalment ,which is to put all the 'training',into practice on Live Game!

Rascal,is not back from the Scotland Trip until the weekend,so I am sure she will add her 'own' comments!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I must say we enjoyed her company

Any how! back to Fern! I apologise for some of the shots being just out , I can confirm,She eventually did give a perfect delivery from a water retrieve ,without shedding water.
But then as I have said to many clients,"I am not a film maker" I train dogs
See what you think??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKx2RSZj1eA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYuwAXM6GoA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADIjaYBMic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amOERsaVO84

Thanks Polmaise, I thoroughly enjoyed watching those videos and also for seeing your philosophy in gundog training, it really is putting my knowledge into clear understanding.

More please, retrievers if possible seeing as I have one!

Jelinga

Jelinga wrote:Thanks Polmaise, I thoroughly enjoyed watching those videos and also for seeing your philosophy in gundog training, it really is putting my knowledge into clear understanding.

More please, retrievers if possible seeing as I have one!

Jelinga

Nae Problem jelinga!!!
What in Particular????