At 8:14 PM +0000 2/23/05, [email protected] wrote: >specialist, but I do know Ludwig's breeder stopped just short of >telling us not >to do obedience with him. You could tell she struggled with out-and-out >saying "don't do it", but suggested they keep the obedience work to a >minimum with their dogs that course and race.
The trick is to get the young pups soooo focused on the lure that they *want* it above all else. But don't practice till they drop. Stop before they get bored! At the same time do *up* training for OB--teach 'touch', train to sit. Just don't be super insistent on close heeling. Come is needed in BOTH venues :-) and once they know how to learn (see touch above) you can build on that later. Dogs have windows of learning. A young pup is a sponge...you can use that to your advantage. Oh and NEVER EVER yell at at a pup you want to run if they steal socks/anything white and fluffy!!! Gently trade for a toy. More good dogs have been inhibited by this.... Oh and train your youngsters ALONE! Otherwise they may learn to chase the other dog and not the lure... For your older dog--they have Mommy Syndrome. As suggested go back to basics and fishpole them with a fluffy sock or bit o fake fur. If you get to practices use the NGA sqwaker WITH the white bag. Tie a bit o Rabbit skin (fresh is best) to the bag. Or bait the bag with some hamburger...all can help jump start the instinct. We run the lure past a reluctant hound and then slip them as it passes--this can help trigger the chase reflex. My friends and I have (several) dogs that both run like maniacs AND have a CDX or are working on one. First we worked on the chase with some play training for come and leash breaking then on to formal OB once they were well started in the field. And remember Saluki are not necessarally the best breed to chase a (ICK!) empty plastic bag--they are much better OFC dogs...Some play the game some don't. Those that do seem to have a sense of humor about it... I thank the doGs that my breed's heritage test involves 200yds of reasonably flat ground and a rag... If you are anywhere near the Tri state (MD/PA/DE) area give a holler--we are tryin to get some more practices in... Ta Carol-- who got one practice in this winter and who is staring at 8" of snow for this weekend :-( Dogs are waaay bummed! -- Creative Clutter is Better Than Idle Neatness! ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> In low income neighborhoods, 84% do not own computers. At Network for Good, help bridge the Digital Divide! http://us.click.yahoo.com/S.QlOD/3MnJAA/Zx0JAA/PJ_qlB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SCA_Coursing/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
