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I have the same goal for my girl - but wouldn't it be great to get that CD title too My "wish" is to get it with great scores So I'm making it public and every now and again I'll revisit this thread just to remind myself of this "Grand Plan" Me too And I can say that because it will be a year before I have to post in here about whether or not we managed it I figure that Daisy does almost all her training off leash now anyway, that novice can't be too hard a step after CCD (as long as I can get her to stop barking during her stays that is ). I am confident we will be trialling this year, it's just when, and how well we'll do that's the question

We didn't make a CCD trial this year but are hoping to trial early-ish next year I am so happy with Daisy's focus and keenness to work now, her focus and drive have come along in leaps and bounds and I'm really happy with where she's at.

I didn't quite get my goals this year either But I am very happy with our progress. The goal for 2010 is to enter Daisy in a CCD trial and get her CCD title I would also love to have her at CD standard.

Sorry Corvus I should have been clearer - wasn't responding to your post just the trainer's statement that it was about dominance.

TBH that sounds silly. Sure, a dog having their tail up can show they're confident but dominant? Pfffft. Daisy holds her tail up and wags it all the time, when we are walking down the street, when we are training, she loves it and pretty much only holds her tail down when she's had a fright. ETA: She holds it up high when she's scenting too - even when she's off by herself. Does that mean she's being "dominant" to the scent?? :rolleyes:

Daisy always carries her tail up, and it wags the whole time (sometimes even in stays) :rolleyes:

Daisy does this! She's so observant. Especially when we're heeling and I put her in a down, if I lean my body forward about to step off she launches off the ground we're working on it

One week to go

I love that pic Shell! I can't wait to hear how it goes Make sure you video it for me now you hear! Yeah me too I hope Daisy is good enough to enter in Novice eventually, then I won't have to fumble around with the leash

What???? I didn't know you'd entered Zero in a trial?? dammit, I always miss the most exciting news :rofl: eta: what did you end up using for a LAT? did you end up sticking with the around the back one?

Except not something you really want to win You should see how naughty she's been in her stays lately Shell. I'll put her in a stay and she'll be desperate for her reward so she'll look me in the eye and bark :rofl:

Yeah but a Sibe wooing is a nice sound. Beagles wooing makes your ears want to explode

Beagles are worse than Sibes! Especially with their bloody baying Well, she doesn't ignore her nose per se, it's just not as exciting as what I have to offer I was worried the other night; I walked her down to the local sports field, as soon as we walked out onto the field she had her nose to the ground madly scenting and I thought working her might be a bit of a challenge... but nope as soon she realised it was time to work scenting became boring

Is it THAT long ago? Well, he's about 40 kg and taller than me now.... I'll give Steve a chance. I had a couple of trainers at obedience class (luckily I didn't pay them) returning him to me with the words "Gundogs are stupid, you can't teach them" Fingers crossed Stev's as good as I've been told! If he has lots of prey drive it will be easy peasy ;) Before doing any training in drive work, if Daisy was on a scent I could shove food under her nose and she wouldn't even notice it... now I can get focus even when there are tonnes of scents around (now I've said that, I bet she'll be completely distracted at the workshop next week :rofl:).

Ohhh is this true Huski?? :D Apparently... :p PMSL! I don't recall saying that?? ;) "The Beagle recall" - is that different to a normal recall??? :p Perhaps I can use that excuse if Daisy does something wrong - no no, that wasn't an error, that was just what a Beagle Recall looks like Wahoooo I can't wait K9: Was that WOO WOO WOO? Sounds like a Beagle.... Well she has been very vocal lately... you need to fix her stays when we see you next week Steve ;) She seems to think they are an opportunity to let everyone know what's on her mind ;) I haven't seen Quen since he was a baby puppy! Can't wait to see you guys again If Steve can fix Daisy he can fix any dog :p

Wahoooo I can't wait

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So glad to hear he's doing better, Erny

Hey Pailin Jane Harper is wonderful, she comes highly recommended by several DOLers :D http://www.dogsontrack.com.au/

:D How's Mandela's health going, Erny?

And not socialising your pup when it's in it's most critical learning period can mean that you end up with a dog who has behaviourial problems for life... There are risks associated with both sides of the argument, personally I take my pups out and about the day they get home; just sensibly by carrying them most places and not taking them places other dogs frequent like dog parks. I've seen countless dogs with serious behaviourial problems due to lack of socialisation in their critical period, there is no way on earth I would be locking a baby puppy up in the house until it was 19 weeks of age. Hathor, parvo can be tracked into your house on the soles of your shoes. I don't see the difference between taking my pup to puppy pre-school and sensibly taking them out and about.

Yes, definitely correct. I'd explain to them that the class made you uncomfortable and that you don't think their methods are the right ones for your dog. Absolutely! I'm going to a workshop of Steve's in a couple of weeks and I thought nothing of the two hour drive down to where it's being held I don't know many other trainers in Sydney but I guarantee driving to see Steve at K9 Force will be worth it. Steve does book out months in advance though so I'd contact them ASAP if you want to book a consult.

Totally agree Seita Getting a dog to walk on a loose leash should not be a hard task for a reputable trainer.

What gets her more excited when she's not wearing the halter and you're out and about - food or toys? No reason you can't take her favourite ball or tug with her to obedience class and use that instead of food. Although I really think in this instance, that seeing a reputable private trainer will be the most beneficial avenue for you. Going by your posts I would suggest that a head collar is not the best tool for her. If the trainer in your class was any good he would recognise this and have many other tools or methods up his sleeve that he could use instead. But going by your other post, he took someone else's puppy by the leash and pulled it and corrected it until it yelped - no one should ever take your dog unless you are ok with it and no one should ever take your dog unless they explain what they are going to do first, so you are comfortable with it. Which is a strong sign that she's stressed and uncomfortable. I agree with LP, there is nothing wrong with using tools to help you train your dog but there is a problem when it's the wrong tool for the dog.

It just sux...I had to pay upfront too. I will probably try going there next week again, ignore the advice that is crap and to see if the trainer is game enough to demonstrate with the more challenging dogs like Tilly. Walking two lengths of the park trying to get a dog to heel with treats isn't going to work for a dog like Tilly, who REALLY pulls on the lead. Yeah it's a pain but you have to consider if what you saw is really how you want them to train your dog. If she's that bad I'd book her in to see Steve from K9 Force, he'd stop her pulling on the leash within minutes I bet ;) My worry would be the fact that the trainer at this place clearly has no idea how to use the tool they are pushing on to everyone, and is actually hurting the dogs he is handling. Do I want him to do that to my dog? would be the question I'd ask myself. My dogs will work for a piece of lettuce at home, but when we are out in a distracting environment they need something really high value I use soft and smelly things like cooked sausage. Is she prey/toy driven at all?