I think that's what we currently use, or maybe not, I don't know. We use a harness type of collar right now, is a gentle leader different?
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I think that's what we currently use, or maybe not, I don't know. We use a harness type of collar right now, is a gentle leader different?
SheltieChe
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wanted to add that kibble works for me only early in the morning when Che is really hungry, later on I need higher value treats for new training.
Che is not not lunging after the cars but now we have different problem- I can not clean my house as anything that moves- cleaning pads, mops, brooms etc is fair game... he will bark up a storm even if he hears a neighbor sweeping outside...
also when we did obedience and rally we learned "stop" "slow" and "hurry" command. I keep doing it when we walk and Che is good, when I say hurry he picks up his leash and starts running...
Che is not not lunging after the cars but now we have different problem- I can not clean my house as anything that moves- cleaning pads, mops, brooms etc is fair game... he will bark up a storm even if he hears a neighbor sweeping outside...
also when we did obedience and rally we learned "stop" "slow" and "hurry" command. I keep doing it when we walk and Che is good, when I say hurry he picks up his leash and starts running...
with a gentle leader when the dog pulls or jumps instead of you getting pulled and having to hold them down it pulls there snout down and there isn't much they can do unless they stop pulling.
Here's a link to one at petsmart:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751021
Here's a link to one at petsmart:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751021
Strong prey drive/reactivity to motion
I received a note back from a herding group here in Houston who had interesting input...
She said Megan's lunging and pulling at cars/trucks, is more likely a high prey drive and reactivity to motion rather than a good herding instinct. In order for her to get into herding classes, she would need to learn how to control her high prey drive and reactions to vehicles
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Sooooo, I guess now I am on the search and research mode to find a good obedience school for Shelties,
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It's a good thing I love her so much
I received a note back from a herding group here in Houston who had interesting input...
She said Megan's lunging and pulling at cars/trucks, is more likely a high prey drive and reactivity to motion rather than a good herding instinct. In order for her to get into herding classes, she would need to learn how to control her high prey drive and reactions to vehicles
.Sooooo, I guess now I am on the search and research mode to find a good obedience school for Shelties,
..It's a good thing I love her so much
Katherine
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I received a note back from a herding group here in Houston who had interesting input...
She said Megan's lunging and pulling at cars/trucks, is more likely a high prey drive and reactivity to motion rather than a good herding instinct. In order for her to get into herding classes, she would need to learn how to control her high prey drive and reactions to vehicles
Sooooo, I guess now I am on the search and research mode to find a good obedience school for Shelties,
It's a good thing I love her so much
In the meantime, I'd be delighted to send you the book I referenced earlier. It's all about prey drive and managing those instincts, whether the prey be a squirrel, jogger, or car. PM me your address, if you want.
Ah!, Ha ha, now I remember what you're talking about and actually other people have told me about it as well.
The one we use called the no-pull harness is supposed to work by redirecting them back to you when they try and pull. It worked a LITTLE bit but nbot enough..
AWWW, you had a Rottie, one of my fave breeds. Would love to have one of my own as I was raised with them and Shelties
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Justicemom
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Have you ever thought of training her to walk on a treadmill? When it is hot here I can get more energry out of the dogs by adding a 20-30 walk on the treadmill. Here is a article for Clean Run and how to use a treadmill for conditioning.
http://www.cleanrun.com/images/features/CecesGymTreadmillWalking.pdf
I real lifesaver for those high energy dogs when it is so hot out.
Also yes I think agood obedience class would be great.
http://www.cleanrun.com/images/features/CecesGymTreadmillWalking.pdf
I real lifesaver for those high energy dogs when it is so hot out.
Also yes I think agood obedience class would be great.
Have you ever thought of training her to walk on a treadmill? When it is hot here I can get more energry out of the dogs by adding a 20-30 walk on the treadmill. Here is a article for Clean Run and how to use a treadmill for conditioning.
http://www.cleanrun.com/images/features/CecesGymTreadmillWalking.pdf
I real lifesaver for those high energy dogs when it is so hot out.
Also yes I think agood obedience class would be great.
I have tried to put her on our treadmill, but I KNOW I did it wrong so I'll take a look at the link you posted.
It gets horribly, horribly HOT and muggy here in Houston, so walking/jogging Megan in it when she's lunging and pulling is miserable..
TY again Dr. Shelli
