Perfect reply! I went to one of our two local places that teach you to train your own dogs. Learn clicker training and you'll have it down pat! Look into Handi-dogs in Phoenix Greg.
Lori On Sun, Aug 31, 2008 at 12:51 PM, Merrill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To gain desired consistent behavior from your dog, you must be consistent > in training and interaction. I believe if you do not give a treat until > desired behavior is achieved, then to give a treat EVERYTIME as you daily > work with the dog. My retriever, now service dog was the hardest head to > get into retrieving until I made it a mission which took a couple of > months. Only after retrieve is spontaneous should you cut down dependency > on treats. Some dogs need to mature before getting the idea but once it > clicks it will be forever. Low calorie Cherrieos work as treats, do not > over feed, be consistent, and believe. A tennis ball with a rope through > makes for a great toy. Get dog used to assorted objects. Dog training > requires patients > > > > Merrill > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Greg [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > *Sent:* Saturday, August 30, 2008 4:53 PM > *To:* [email protected] > *Subject:* [QUAD-L] Pick up ball? > > > > Any ideas on how to pick up a tennis ball from the ground? > > > > > > > > My dog will bring it back, but I just can't get him to bring it up on my > lap. I've tried tossing a ball on a string and pulling it up, treats, etc. > So far he will sit and lay down with arm signals, speak, shake, stay. He > loves to fetch, but he just wont bring it up. I thought I'd try lowering a > can with a string, if I can get the can to grab the ball without it falling > off. I've seen kids do it at ball games to get foul balls. > > Thanks, > > G. > -- Lori C4/5 complete quad, 27 years post Tucson, AZ
