Define Correction

[shybird]

In all the stuff I have read or heard over the years, no one has defined correction. They use the phrase "give correction". But what is the proper correction? They don't tell you in training books. Going from very mild..Attts .because you see him eyeing something to Very stern because he is trying to fight. Tell what you do to correct and give an example of why you use that correction.... I'm just really curious....

[Judi W]

The type of correction varies with the dog, and it is best learned what is appropriate in a training class where an instructor can observe you, your dog, and whatever it is that needs corrections and coach you as to what would be appropriate. A correction is something that lets the dog know when it is wrong. The correction for aggression is different than a correction for an obedience position and even that will vary depending upon the dog's understanding of the exercise.

Sorry, but there is no "answer" to you question...:(

[shybird]

LOL...Leave it to me to ask a question with no answer. Guess you are right Judi, "No Answer". Thats probably why they don't say how to correct in books... I do know that no two situations are alike and can call for different solutions. It is like raising a human kid..trial and error. Kid raising books don't tell you either.. It would take to long to write a book and use all the suggestions to try.....

[Judi W]

Mya,
Get in a class and don't try to do this from books. Keep reading the books - they are wonderful, but don't substitute for the work in a formal training class.

[lblax]

get into a class but i believe(and I'M assuming you have a rott) one good hard leash corection is better than a hundred nagging ones. and assuming that your dog is of sound carracter and not dominant or agressive you can give them some really good pops and it doesnt hurt them, if you use a prong a good correction sometimes creates a little yelp from the dog, if your dog is agrressive or dominant let a trainer evaluate and decide the best corrections for your dog

[shybird]

I think maybe I should clarify that I am not having a problem with my pup at the moment, and we will be starting class on 9/15. I was making a comment on the fact that training books don't tell you what kind of correction to use or even suggest one. So I thought that I would ask the question to see what others thought. Sort of a compare notes sort of thing. Yes my 5yr old is a rottie mix and my 5mo is a full rottie. My first, a full rottie, passed in Jan..

[Judi W]

Well, the short (and not helpful probably) answer is - a proper correction is one that works.....:p

[k&s]

I use 'Ackkk' for some situations, and a prong correction for others. Whichever works.

However, one book I have (lent it to someone and can't rememer name -- often spoken of on this forum) calls 'Ackkk!' a 'non-reward' marker, she does not call it a corrrection -- Hence, even more confusion!

[Judi W]

Originally posted by k&s
However, one book I have (lent it to someone and can't rememer name -- often spoken of on this forum) calls 'Ackkk!' a 'non-reward' marker, she does not call it a corrrection -- Hence, even more confusion!

That is babble for people who want to say they train without ever using corrections. A correction is a negative, whether verbal or physical.

Now that you have confessed you are discussing a puppy, you can understand why the type of correction is dependent upon having an instructor who can see you and your dog. What if we had told you a certain correction and you were the kind of person why just went ahead and dished it out without regard to your dog's age and experience? Poor dog huh?

[damp]

My very first trainer told me: Whether you praise or correct a dog, it must be seen in the dog’s reaction/respond… or it has no effect or negative effect.

Dogs are different and react different to the same level of correction, therefore it is important to “read” your dog reaction.