Morning All, I wanted too see if anyone here is from South Carolina? Looks like we're headed that way, and I'm looking for insider info. How dog- friendly is...
I am in Florence, South Carolina. Email me at the address below and ask me anything!! Margi Baldwin Moore Florence, South Carolina Dachshund Rescue of North...
Hi. I own a three year old German Shepherd. We compete and train in schutzhund, but we also train for the AKC/UKC obedience ring, among other things. We just...
Hi Jackie! Kinderd spirit! My name is Carol Heisterhagen and I live for AKC obedience. My training partners trains their GSs for Schutzund, and now I have them...
Hi. I just joined this list and am looking forward to getting to know you all. I have a Jack Russell terrier that I have been taking obedience with. We are...
Hi Jackie: The best book I have currently read is "Competition Obedience A Balancing Act" by Judy Byron and Adele Yunck. I got it through the net at...
Hi Candy - good to see you and Rikki here! This is a great list and you'll find a lot of interesting tips to help you! See you at training! Lorelle Jones ...
HI, Sorry if this is appearing again, but I sent it a couple of hours ago, and haven't seen it appear yet, so trying through posting on the site. I've just...
This may take some time. Be consistent and patient. One thing you might do if she is food motivated is take piece of PVC, drill some SMALL holes and put caps...
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HI, Sorry if this is appearing again, but I sent it a couple of hours ago, and haven't seen it appear yet. I've just joined the list in hope of learning and...
Hi Kelly, I just got past this problem with my Aussie. I too tried the ear pinch which worked at first, then he shut down on me. My friend had the same thing...
Hi everyone! I just got an 8 mo. old Papillion. I haven't trained a toy breed in about 23 years and was wondering if anyone had some advice. I was thinking...
HI, I've just joined the list in hope of learning and meeting others in this community who like obedience. I have a Dalmatian, Sprite, who is 4 yrs. old....
In a message dated 04/08/2004 10:19:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Darn these old instructors that insist upon an ear pinch...since the clicker "revolution"...
In a message dated 04/09/2004 2:00:19 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Why not try a simple buckle collar and only resort to a prong if necessary? Paps are so...
Lyssa, Congratulations on your new Papillon. I'm currently training one also. I'm not sure what a K-collar is, but when I first started training Reggie I used...
As an owner of two dalmatians - NEVER use an ear pinch with them. Most of them are "soft" dogs and would just as soon leave the ring if pain is involved (yes...
Thanks Jenny! I like the wine idea. :-) I'll try the tube of PVC with food, she is very food motivated. I'm going to have to make this fun, she is not a dog...
Hi Lyssa, Thanks!!! Glad to hear others don't work to the ear pinch and react the same way. I knew there had to be a better way for my dog, and not all dogs...
Thanks for the reinforcement about clicker training! I have been using the clicker for all other training and it does work. In fact my dog gets excited just...
For those who don't use an ear pinch, how do you correct if the dog fails to retrieve? Not trying to be contentious, just wondering. Angie Dash, IG (Uwharrie...
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HI Connie, Thanks for the words of advice! You are right, they are "soft" dogs who don't respond well to pain or negativity. I am going to make this fun, ...
Lyssa, Congratulations on your new Pap. One of my good friends has them and they
are a very nice breed. She does clicker training with them for breed,...
Hi all, I'm a new member. I have an 11 month old mini poodle named Sara and we live in Lawrence, Kansas. We just had our first obedience match last Saturday...