| Jarose,
Your trainer and I have fundamental differences in theory and methodology. I don't "lure" dogs with food. Why on earth would I want my dog looking ahead instead of where the commands are going to be coming from? (me) I really hesitate giving any advice since my methods are waaaaaaay off of your chosen trainers. :( I'll tell you this; "baiting" a dog the way your trainer is teaching is NOT my idea of positive training.
Honestly, when I'm training my own dogs in any aspect; they aren't even on lead. The only time they are on lead during training is when I'm at the club; and that consists of a "light long line" that they drag on the ground.
Obviously; in a class situation that wouldn't work...but if you're finding yourself fumbling around and tripping over a 6ft. leash; maybe a 4ft one wouldn't be a bad idea.
Training is an everyday thing. I only do a 5 min. session a couple of times a day. I like to end training leaving the dog ready, willing and able to give more. Not when they've already lost the drive to work.
Short and sweet. :)
__________________
A pedigree indicates what your dog should be. Conformation indicates what your dog appears to be. Performance, personality and character indicates what your dog actually *IS*. |