We have no TD in our club. The OB and tracking is up to the handler. Contrary to what it appears, we're not training to my plan we've been training because he's been responding well and so far, he current level of progress is allowing me and others to think he'll be ready for the schedule. There are no issues with slowing down if needed. He's shown that he loves to work and the protection sessions are pretty short (10-15min) sometimes less.
We've been working through B&H issues with him laying down. The last couple of sessions, he's been up, so he gets a quick bite and put up.
I let the dogs play in the morning before work and then they are crated for the day. They spend enough energy that I don't have to run them before I leave. At night my competition dog is usually with me somewhere and he's away from the other dogs. Two of the other dogs in the house are old and don't play.(pugs) and the other two play with each other and my wife walks them. I don't mind what they do as long as they are Obedient and well mannered. My male is who I focus on and we definately have a strong bond. He's what would be called a velcro dog.
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Originally Posted by makjamz  Some excellent suggestions on this topic.
Checkup at the Vet may be an idea. But I would venture to say he is young and if you have been training him for several months - he is burned out.
Personally, I prefer not do any formal SchH type training until the dogs are old enough to get their HD/ED clearances. I just let my dogs grow in mind and body, but still have them working on good manners socializing and playing. I do not let the dogs play too much together, as they can be a bit rough, and also bond to eachother. I am the focus of their universe.
I feed kibble which is 42/20 - more energy food.
As others here have said: - He is young and probably fried - So it is important to build him up gradually - to get where you were. Give him a break, then come back slowly with short training periods. If he does something good ONE time - stop - go to the next thing. I would not recommend any compulsion at this time.
For me it is difficult to comment on these topics by the forum - it would be better to see the dog in person, and you working with the dog, the situation etc. The dog's training schedule should be based on the progress of the INDIVIDUAL dog - not the dates of the trials. One title at a time.
Your Club training director should be helping you with this issues. If the TD is not helping - you might be best to find another club. I trust you can work it all out - he sounds like a promising young dog.
Mary-Ann |