Well I took Charlies' snake away 2 days ago and tonight he slithered out to play - 'lets retrieve', to say Charlie was eager is an understatement . We did 1 minute of hidden retrieves in various downstairs rooms in the house and some quite difficult to find. He was nose to the deck, tail wagging hunting that snake, when he found it he came straight back to me dropped it and got a treat . We did some where he did a sit/wait whilst I went away and hid it and he only crept it to sneak a peek twice : I did wonder afterwards if this was quite the right thing to do as I don't want to put him off ? He had a lot of fun and then snake was put away for another day. Please feel free to use my very unique training method of retrieving ;D Helen xx
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Well done Charlie. It sounds like you both enjoyed it; I'll have to try with Bess and her favourite owl toy. Alice
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 I think it is more exciting for a dog if he has to sit and wait while you go and hide something, then he is released to find it. Not really like steadiness when you have a dog beside you and stop him from running in if he is a reluctant retriever. My dogs love this game.
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Stacia, great so I didn't do the wrong thing as that is not steadiness, Charlie got really excited when I returned and told him to 'Go find snake' ;D Alice, Owl sounds great too, give it a go, as Barbara said at Crufts this year a gun dog trainer uses toys rather than dummies for retrieving as it takes the stress away from the dog. Helen x
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 That's an excellent game Sounds like a great time was had by all! (Can't speak for the snake though)
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 You go, Helen!! So pleased for you that you've found something that keeps Charlie eager to obey!! Long May it last!!!! ;D ;D
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Great game! that Snake is right up there for Charlie isn't it . my two love doing the same thing with their favourite Find it things too...
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Really hope this is the "IT' thing, going to try the same game in the paddock this weekend. Thanks Helen xx
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 [quote author=charlie link=topic=2930.msg30817#msg30817 date=1382088967] Really hope this is the "IT' thing, going to try the same game in the paddock this weekend. Thanks Helen xx [/quote] Remember to proceed slowly, Helen. The jump from house to paddock might be too soon to much.
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 OK I must stop leaping ahead, NO PADDOCK, only house for now - GOT IT :-[ Thank you Helen x
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Well done Helen and Charlie , a step in the right direction , snake rules ;D ;D
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 [quote author=charlie link=topic=2930.msg30713#msg30713 date=1382034826] Please feel free to use my very unique training method of retrieving ;D [/quote] Does the snake have to be orange? Just checkin' before I go to the store.
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 [quote author=JulieT link=topic=2930.msg30897#msg30897 date=1382111940] [quote author=charlie link=topic=2930.msg30713#msg30713 date=1382034826] Please feel free to use my very unique training method of retrieving ;D [/quote] Does the snake have to be orange? Just checkin' before I go to the store. [/quote] Oh so I'm not so crazy now, you all want in on the action, you heard there's a new trainer in town ;D. No it does not have to be Orange Julie, they had a rather bright Green. Now I know you are kitting yourself out in sludge green shades so this will go in your training bag along with rabbit balls, dummies etc. very nicely. You too can look as professional as I do ;D ;D Helen xx
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 [quote author=charlie] you heard there's a new trainer in town... [/quote] They call her 'The Snake Charmer'.....
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Just a little update on 'snake' retrieving. Every other day we do retrieving the snake and last night Charlie delivered it several times into my hand so there is hope : Also he is still great at waiting whilst I go and hide snake and he goes and finds it and brings it back to me very excitedly Yes Heidrun and Karen, we are still indoors - I am being patient
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 That is so sweet!!! Dont know what Heidrun thinks, but I would try it outside for a retrieve or two in the garden. Of course, Snake might get a bit mucky... But Charlie wont care!
Re: 'SNAKE' retrieving - Part 1 Hey Helen,that snake is the ticket isn't it,glad he's still so keen on it.....keep it under lock and key!
