Notice that the dogs are off leash while I am taking this picture, It is the first time that we took a walk together into the deep woods. And now, with the daily training that I have been doing with both the dogs (Sofie on the e-collar and Lulu on the Clicker & treats), they are actually at a point where I can drop the leash and even Sofie stays where she is placed. OMG!!!! What a pleasure. In only 2 weeks I have really seen an incredible difference. Sofie is coming in from the yard when called, she is much more attentive, and seems to be calmer over all. Last week we worked on “Sit,” “CalmCome,” and “Break.” (I just made a Fruedian slip and wrote “Calm” instead of “Come,” until I just edited it. LOL ) This week we added the “Place” command. I like “Place,” it is going to really help me to have them sit on towels at the door instead of go charging into the house with muddy paws. Now don’t think that I am kidding myself that these two angels won’t go charging off after a ‘SQUIRREL!!!!!’ or a fox, but at least I have a chance for Sofie to return. And I want to give a shout out to Sofie’s trainer John Poole, who is starting his own company and actually has created his own WordPress site, LizzasK9Training. So far, so good with my little SoSo (Sofie Bear).
What was that noise? Can we chase it?
Just another DogDaz morning at our house ❤
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barb19
March 20, 2012 at 02:12
Well done – perseverance pays off!
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dogdaz
March 20, 2012 at 08:41
Thanks – I hope that I can keep it up 🙂
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Tiffy the Yorkie
March 20, 2012 at 05:25
Great job with your training. Such well-behaved dogs:)
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dogdaz
March 20, 2012 at 08:42
Thanks Tiffy – They look well behaved in pictures that is for sure.
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Willow WonderBull
March 20, 2012 at 06:53
That is awesome….keep up the good work MaMa….being consistent is the Key! You are doing great!
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Jodi Stone
March 20, 2012 at 09:20
Have you shared just how you taught the commad? I might have missed it but I am working with Delilah off leash and I love to hear how others do it.
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fluffypopcorn
March 20, 2012 at 10:55
High^5 to Clicker & Treats Training! ❤ Well done! =}
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dogdaz
March 20, 2012 at 12:50
Thank you Popcorn
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Paws To Talk
March 20, 2012 at 11:37
Good job dogs! They look very calm.
Bella and DiDi
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Donkey Whisperer Farm
March 20, 2012 at 12:58
Beautiful doggies you have here.
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2browndawgs
March 23, 2012 at 16:06
It is amazing what structured training can do, no? Glad to hear it is working out.
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dogdaz
March 23, 2012 at 16:17
Thanks 2brown – tell me something – do you have different commands for different dogs? They both want to do the same thing and the same time even if I call them by name.
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