Question on dog training(my yellow lab)

[matt1118]

I have an AKC atta boy yellow male 8 months old, he has about 28 field trial champs on *his sire's side and about 26 on his dam's side. He has senior, master, junior hunters all threw out it. He has the brains for the training. I have him doing all the commands I give him. He will sit, down, off(lay down), find it(search) like for a treat in high grass or blood, he is learning heel. BUT..........his name and come is like I am not even talking. Whats ya'll suggestions.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by matt1118

I have an AKC atta boy yellow male 8 months old, he has about 28 field trial champs on *his sire's side and about 26 on his dam's side. He has senior, master, junior hunters all threw out it. He has the brains for the training. I have him doing all the commands I give him. He will sit, down, off(lay down), find it(search) like for a treat in high grass or blood, he is learning heel. BUT..........his name and come is like I am not even talking. Whats ya'll suggestions.

He should have been responding to his name before any other formal training began. It is hard to tell what the problem might be without being around the dog through his training. After sit, come should have been taught. Back up, teach him his name maybe by calling it and giving him a treat or something like that. After you are satisfied that he knows his name, teach come on lead and don't stop until he comes imediately every time called. These are only suggestions as I have never had either of these problems. Good luck.

[Deerfarmer]

I think he just needs some extra vitamins. Maybe Vitamin "38" LMAO

[Jay]

You need to remember he is a pup. Take it slow and be patient.

[Cajun Elite]

Shock coller you can teach him to do backflips

[Jay]

Originally Posted by Cajun Elite

Shock coller you can teach him to do backflips

Thats the best way to F-up a dog right there

[bay_slayer]

Originally Posted by Cajun Elite

Shock coller you can teach him to do backflips

How would that work on my wife?????

[matt1118]

Thats what my cousin told me to Jay, he is a k9 officer and he said to chill he is a puppy. Also I know alot of people that have used the shock collar and they worked on there dog. Oh and Ducktricker, he knows his name and what come means but when people are around or another dog around its like he forgets. But when its me and him and nothing around he is fine.

[matt1118]

Deerfarmer you aint right. But I do know a certain poodle that it would be fun to watch eat a 7 mag bullet.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by matt1118

Thats what my cousin told me to Jay, he is a k9 officer and he said to chill he is a puppy. Also I know alot of people that have used the shock collar and they worked on there dog. Oh and Ducktricker, he knows his name and what come means but when people are around or another dog around its like he forgets. But when its me and him and nothing around he is fine.

Train him on the commands on lead with distractions. Get the kids or friend out in the yard and teach him that he must listen to known commands regardless of the situation. The worst thing you can do is to keep trying to get him to come in these situations without having him on a leash or rope. Basically you are teaching him that he only should come when he feels like it.


Shock coller you can teach him to do backflips Spoken like a man who has never used a collar or he forgot this----> Tacky either way.

[matt1118]

yea you are right. I am going to keep trying

Thanks

[Deerfarmer]

Yea you right and maybe a weiner dog will be standing behind it. LOL

[matt1118]

hell yeah. But there would be some very upset women on the hill.

[JLDAK318]

Originally Posted by Jay

Thats the best way to F-up a dog right there

best way to fix a dog too. IF you know how to use one.

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by JLDAK318

best way to fix a dog too. IF you know how to use one.

I have to disagree somewhat. E-Collars are great training tools in the right hands. They should not be used to "fix a dog". They are used to reinforce KNOWN commands. If you are not 100% positive that a dog understands a command, then the collar is totally out of the question for correction for that command.

[Raymond]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

I have to disagree somewhat. E-Collars are great training tools in the right hands. They should not be used to "fix a dog". They are used to reinforce KNOWN commands. If you are not 100% positive that a dog understands a command, then the collar is totally out of the question for correction for that command.

Teach then Reinforce with the tools of the trade, ie; pinch collar, stick, lead, or E-collar. Hey Charlie, maybe we need to be the dog training Mods on this site????

[Ducktrickster]

Originally Posted by R Little

Teach then Reinforce with the tools of the trade, ie; pinch collar, stick, lead, or E-collar. Hey Charlie, maybe we need to be the dog training Mods on this site????

Maybe, if there is such a thing. I really have been out of the training loop for a while but I still remember a few things. It really annoys me when people give others looking for advice information like what's been stated above.

[matt1118]

I tried the pinch collar....thats a NO. He shut down fast, he wouldnt do anything. He is doing good with a regular collar. Just have to get him to come and he will be a very Lab. He knows all other commands but that one. I know, weird huh. HAHA

[PocketLab]

Ducktrickster, by far the best most effective adive I have seen anywhere. Don't care how long you've been out of the training scene. The principles don't change.

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Ducktrickster

I have to disagree somewhat. E-Collars are great training tools in the right hands. They should not be used to "fix a dog". They are used to reinforce KNOWN commands. If you are not 100% positive that a dog understands a command, then the collar is totally out of the question for correction for that command.

Yup, dis guy knows what he talking about. You cannot teach a dog anything with a shock collar.