HOW TO TEACH THE “SEND AWAY”!Written by Adam G. Katz
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I hope you can help me as I cant figure out a good way to do it? I would rather not use sheep to teach it as I am afraid he might then feel need to work sheep or ducks or whatever at other times. Maybe this isn’t a problem anyway as he doesn’t misbehave. I wouldn't like to create a temptation though? (Besides I don’t know what I am doing with working training anyway and wouldn’t like to stuff it up!) Any suggestions would be well appreciated. Sorry this is so long but I am really enthusiastic! - Oliver. Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, Australia.Dear Oliver: Set a plate with a cookie on it, off in distance. (Point B). Start a Point A, with dog, and with a broad hand motion, point to plate and say, “Go out.” Your dog will run in direction you point, to plate. Gradually move plate farther away. Then find a shallow hill, and place plate on top of hill. Point, and do same things as described above. After you’ve been doing this consistently for several days, begin placing plate “behind horizon,” but let dog see you do it. Next, do it again (after a few successful days) but don’t let dog see you put plate out. Repeat in a variety of situations, always using same command. To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below): http://tinyurl.com/4efaq Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!
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| | The Right Leash and Collar for Your DogWritten by Adam G. Katz
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Another terrific solution is a harness – a device that goes around neck and ribcage, thus eliminating possibility of choking. Harnesses are an excellent resolution to problem of having a large dog that hasn’t been well-trained and pulls or lunges when out for a walk. It’s a great way to restrain pulling without getting in that choking “tug of war” that you sometimes see. Harnesses are also good for small dogs, which can have serious problems with collars pressing on their small and fragile airways. Now for proper leash. As with collars, you have a choice of flat nylon or leather (or braided leather is also available), and as with collars, it’s largely a matter of personal preference. I use a 6 foot nylon leash for training my dog. I find it’s perfect length for walking, heeling and virtually all of my training sessions. Many dog owners prefer a retractable leash. These are nylon leashes that are encased in a plastic casing, and vary in length up to about 25 feet or so. The best models of this type have a one-button “braking” system that stops your dog from going beyond a set distance, as well as a spring mechanism that allows you to adjust just how far you want to extend lead. Retractable leashes are a good idea if you walk your dog in a variety of settings: you can “reel” him in if you’re on city sidewalks or in situations where there are a lot of people or other dogs around, then you can expand distance between you when you get to park or an open space. For more: http://tinyurl.com/4efaq
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