Dog Training

Question: Dog training vs leting dog have freedom?

(Posted by: mrssmith on 2010-03-08 18:40:11)

I couldn't really word the title well. Okay, so i trained my dog for about 2 hours a day. Which included walks, just looking at me, coming back to me, and then in house training learning tricks. When i did a lot, meeko seemed to love it at first then when I starrted teaching him new tricks, like cover eyes, or anything that doesnt involve lots of moving, he got bored. If it involved lots of movement, he liked it a little more. Now, i didnt do as much training this week cuz he got neutered so since we didnt do lots of training, he seems happier and listens to me a lot more and wants to be with me. when we walk, and i dont nag him, he barely pulls... why is this? I train (about 5- 10 mins each session unless its walks) and he ignores me more vs not training as much (i still did his basic tricks which he loves) and he now wants to be with me and comes to me on his own now). Did i over work him even though it was short sessions. oh also he pays A LOT more attention to me now Yes, I train him with his kibble (he LOVES food) and is 9 months old:)

Posted by: Ashera on 2010-03-08, 18:45:10

If you are too repetitive they will get bored. Now that he's obeying reliably, you don't have to drill him on his behaviors. A little bit every day and when it's practical is enough. Maybe try to think of some creative ways to work his training in to his schedule or even some new things to work on.

Posted by: Bri on 2010-03-08, 18:43:12

Do you give Meeko treats, a toy or affection for a reward?

Posted by: justme on 2010-03-08, 18:43:26

You didn't say how old he is puppy'ss can go through "teen " phases when they don'tlisten very well, just keep up with the positive training. Good luck

Posted by: HappyDog on 2010-03-08, 18:45:15

It sounds like he's young and needs to burn off some energy before he can concentrate on trick-learning. Try walking him first, then spending short amounts of time training tricks (several 10 minute sessions rather than an hour-long session). Good for you for being so diligent about training. Sounds like he'll be a great dog.