took jasper out on an open field to try out my recall, first time out of my own garden........yes yes yes 9 times out of 10, did sit and wait training and here is the photo didn't see any people or dogs, so got to work on a good training session
Re: training is going well he is very good at the sit and wait recall was very good today .........taking pippas advice with the recall.......going to go on the field twice a day when no one is about , and just practise the recall, if i get 9 out of 10 i am doing something right
Re: training is going well that is right at my back gate,......going to wait and go when no one is about.......when i spot some one i have seen before with a dog, i am going to ask will they help me with the recall from dog
Re: training is going well Oh Lynne, Don't be downhearted at all you have done brilliantly and from quickly reading through this thread from yesterday you sound much happier and positive today.You will find some doggie pals to practice and play with,especially with that lovely area just outside your garden.we aren't supposed to have dogs off the lead in our park ( a main reason together with the weather that we have to do early and late walks) but I've met several owners who have just stopped to talk to me that have said shall we let them off and play ?so you will too.Dexter doesn't come back to me on recall then ever......however he doesn't leg it off miles away either......!he just naturally checks in on me But i need to get confidence in it by tightening up on it now for it to be consistent,it's vital when he should be on a lead.I've got the whole recall training book now ,I was working with Grade One Retriever Training before so I can really focus. Jasper look really big in the photo......hes growing up,is it friday he has his op? I'm going to start a thread asking about castration ,I'm interested to ask those of that you have,why you have...I've been reading up as much as I could find while I was away Bye for now,loads of your news to catch up on x
Re: training is going well i am happier today,......jasper never goes very far, hes always turning round to see where i am, today did the recall with the whistle. he was very good, not saying he would have been if he saw another dog....gulp,......no not this friday 26th of july,.. he as not done the huming yet, so want to get him done before he does, are you home ?
Re: training is going well Yes put a picture up on labrador chat of us having a cuddle......all parties very happy ;D x
Re: training is going well What a grand photo of your lovely Jasper sitting beautifully too Lynne, be very very proud x
Re: training is going well i am proud today kate i just saw myself as a failure yesterday, as pippa said some training is better than none, i know he is only a baby, he will mature into a lovely adult dog, i don't ever want him to be in any danger, ..........he is doing ever so well for just 6 month old...i had nothing to compare with never having a dog before, .......instead of negativity i have got to start looking positive new day new start
Re: training is going well I am kicking myself for not asking the nice dog owners with the Labrador if Amy could play off lead with him. I know them from kids play groups so will keep my eye out for them. If Amy wouldn't recall I know he would have! Wish i was more confident to ask people.
Re: training is going well What an immaculately behaved dog you have there Lynne. Sat beautifully, focused on you - brilliant I know what you mean about asking other people with dogs for help. I think the first six months we had Riley I didn't say more than morning or afternoon to anyone else. Now I'll chat away to anyone with a dog I guess like all things it gets easier with practice
Re: training is going well thank you....he always sits/ wait, my grandson can walk the full width of the field,........logan is so funny , i need to get a video of him walking away from jasper , saying wait, wait wait with his hand signals i suppose i am trying to train him what owners have took years to train
Re: training is going well You are going great! Wonderful progress You have a good dog there (and he has a good owner!).
Re: training is going well wow what a good boy jasper is. lynne you are doing brilliantly, i'm a first time dog owner too, and have two young uns on the go so i know how much work u are putting in with jasper, he is a credit to u... hes only a baby still but he is doing so well....i think there will b days when we tear our hair out with the training but it will all work out....i know what u mean about not wanting him to b in danger thats my driving motivation behind a lot of my training, they r too precious! and he looks as ever so handsome in that picture!
Re: training is going well thank you all,....funny thing happened tonight, my son took him on his early evening walk,....he said mum, he was heading for an A * , but spoilt it at the last min...after 10 mins he said where have i put my phone, he had lost his i phone 5 on the field, after 10 mins and phone on silent i was going to run home to get a jacket on, hey presto he found it .......jasper would not of got an A if he had not found it
