Welcome to CafeMom
join our community and talk to other moms, share advice, and have fun!

(minimum 6 characters)

We won't show your age or birthday to anyone unless you want us to!

How to correct the right way

Posted by on Jan. 8, 2012 at 2:42 PM
  • 3 Replies
  • 88 Total Views
We have been working with our new dog for the last few days. She listens to commands really well. But, sometimes when my son has her in a sit- stay and he breaks his attention from her, she will release before being told. It only happens with him. I need some tips on what to say or do, so she knows it not acceptable. Do you ignore her or what? And how exactly do you "ignore" the behavior. I should clarify, this only happens sometimes, if my son breaks his attention from her. I seem to be able to do it and she will wait until I release her. Btw she is two year old lab,in case you didn't see my other post.
Posted by on Jan. 8, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Add your quick reply below:
You must be a member to reply to this post.
Replies:
underHISwing
by Member on Jan. 8, 2012 at 6:50 PM

 Our verbal correction is "Ack"  or some version like it. 

cmuessig
by Member on Jan. 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

I would simply say no and begin the exercise again. Take the dog back to the same place give the command and then step away and do whatever it was that made him break. If he breaks again say nope and start over again. Do this as many times as it takes. Don't make him wait too long before you reward. You can build duration as time goes on.

NancSBRN
by Bronze Member on Jan. 11, 2012 at 11:00 AM

I would have him replace the dog. Perhaps he is leaving her a bit to long right now have him release her sooner with her words. But whenever she breaks she should be replaced and even if you just leave her for 20 seconds long then release her she will learn to wait for the release command. Then have him praise her right away for being good.

I had to replace a dog a dozen time in training once, I just got him went back gave him the sit command and walked away. I had already told him to stay and Sit meant sit. It was just one of those days with him but it is really all I needed to do.

I use Your Done, reather then OK becaue they hear that a lot sometimes.

Add your quick reply below:
You must be a member to reply to this post.
Welcome to CafeMom
join our community and talk to other moms, share advice, and have fun!

(minimum 6 characters)

We won't show your age or birthday to anyone unless you want us to!
Advertisement