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Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets
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This group provides a "safe place" for members to share their experiences with training, celebrate "big and little successes" and gain insights as we encounter challenges, to support one another, and to explore how our mindset affects our training.
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QUESTIONS REGARDING PUPPY BEHAVIORAL CONCERNS (less than 4 mos of age) are better placed in the Main Forum or the Puppy Madness Groups. Once our Doodles reach the age of four to five months, they are ready to begin their obedience training, and this is the place to share experiences.
I STARTED A NEW CGC COLLAGE, BECAUSE WHEN I ADDED JACK DOODLE AND JAKE THE PICTURES BECAME TOO SMALL TO REALLY SEE....SO NOW WE HAVE PLENTY OF ROOM FOR MORE CGC GRADS!!!!!
Congratulations HATTIE!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THESE TRAINING GROUP CGC WINNERS! Please remember to post a picture of your Doodle whenever they complete any training designation so that we can continue to add to our collage. If I missed anyone here, also please let me know.
Discussion Forum
Dogs Don't Generalize!
Started by Jane, Guinness and Murphy. Last reply by Leslie and Halas on Monday. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
Time for the next "training mistake"...I really think this one is my favorite (I know I keep saying that)."If you teach Fluffy to “sit” in the quiet of your family room, that’s the only place she…Continue
Tags: generalization, Training
Bosco update and Mother's Day question
Started by Patti and Bosco. Last reply by Patti and Bosco on Friday. 10 Replies 0 Favorites
Bosco has been doing much better since we found a good trainer to come to our house. We have a long way to go but he now will lay down and take treats from us rather than bark and lunge when people…Continue
Nothing In Life Is Free
Started by Jane, Guinness and Murphy. Last reply by Allyson, Peri & Taquito May 15. 5 Replies 0 Favorites
The "nothing in life is free" approach has been mentioned in a few different posts. I was thinking about this today, and realized that this may not be familiar to everyone. Here's an article about…Continue
Tags: NILF
How Long Are Your Training Sessions?
Started by Jane, Guinness and Murphy. Last reply by Adina P May 13. 9 Replies 0 Favorites
Here's "installment three" of the common training mistakes discussion...3. Your training sessions run too long or too shortTeaching new behaviours to a dog is a process of evolution, not revolution.…Continue
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Comment by Bernice Parrott 10 hours ago -
Yes, I also have her sit WHEN I know that some one is approaching, but these certain cyclists never alert anyone that they're coming from behind you!! Of course, most of them DO like saying "Coming through" or words to that effect. It is always the few thoughtless ones who don't bother. As to not using the paths where there might be cyclists, all the pathways around here are foot/bike paths, so it's rather impossible to avoid them!!
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Comment by Nancy, Ned, and Clancy 23 hours ago -
Bike etiquette says that when a bicyclist comes up behind they are to say something like, "On your left." which tells the person in front as to which side they are going to pass you. Personally, I would yell something out to remind them to inform people when they come up behind them. We specifically worked with our dogs when we were training them to desensitize them to bicyclists and skateboarders. When there is something that I think might upset them, I have them sit and watch until 'it' passes. If they have a good sit when you stop, this should work.
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Comment by F, Calla & Luca yesterday -
I sopped taking the dogs where there are likely to be cyclists. With two dogs, narrow paths etc., it's just too nerve wracking for me.
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Comment by Julie and Charlie yesterday -
Bernice, this irks me too. If I anticipate someone, I can make sure Charlie is on the other side of me and we are as far over as possible, he is paying full attention to me, and perhaps with a shortened leash. But on several occasions, someone has come up on the side of us with little or no warning, and Charlie has tried a running greeting. The people swear under their breath, and are probably thinking "stupid dog owner" while I think "stupid passerby"! Charlie is extremely friendly, but his "greeting" would likely knock a cyclist over.
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Comment by Bernice Parrott yesterday
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Sometimes when we've been walking on the foot/bike path , Abby has been startled when a cyclist has suddenly come up behind us and whizzed past!! I can't understand why they don't make us aware of their presence by using their bell or horn that is clearly visible on their handlebars, or is that just for show? It's easier for them approaching us from behind to avoid us , as they know we're there, but when we don't know they're coming from behind it can be a bit dangerous!!
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Comment by Cheryl and Finnegan on Monday -
Thanks everyone! It doesn't seem like so long ago, we were going through puppy madness. I can't stress enough how valuable socialization and working on the training required for the CGC is. Will keep you posted...
PS Adrienne can't wait until you puppy arrives :)
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Comment by Adrienne on Monday -
@Cheryl, Congrats to you & Finnegan! The courthouse program sounds great and I know that Finnegan will be a big hit with the children. Can't wait to hear more updates.
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Comment by Patti and Bosco on Monday -
Congratulations Cheryl and Finnegan!! Those programs sound good. I don't think you can go wrong choosing either one.
Congrats to Lynette and Aja!
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Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on Sunday -
Cheryl, I'm so proud of you and Finn....such awesome news! Lynette, also congratulations to you and Aja!
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Comment by Janie, Jackson and Jilly on Sunday -
Congratulations to you Lynette and Aja!
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