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I don't believe you, not even a little bit

Because I met Em-Puppy?, lol Yes

Thanks again guys! Jules, I am so insanely jealous of you right now

Sure, heaps of people will train new behaviours outside of drive. But you were talking about Erik blowing off a known command (sit) because he doesn't like doing it, because he's "high drive" and doesn't like to wait or sit still and doesn't have any impulse control. I was just saying that I've never seen a well trained high drive dog blow off a known command because it doesn't like to be stationary. Every high drive dog I've seen trained properly in drive, will take any opportunity they can to earn the reward.

I buy gravy beef or steak off cuts (no fat or if there is I chop it off). I cut it into tiny pieces raw and then boil it for 1-2 minutes. Lean, and not full of processed crap like dog food rolls or processed treats.

I don't know, the high drive dogs I've been around have always thrown themselves into any command they've been given if they know it will earn them their drive reward. I don't know if that's just them or the way they've been trained though. High energy dogs are the most fun to train IMO if you find the right method! Some of the dogs I see do best in the obedience ring are high energy dogs.

My dog is pretty low drive compared to some and she does ok. I think a truly low drive dog would be hard work to title in the higher levels of obedience but I think most dogs could get through lower levels like CCD. I don't know if my dog would have the drive or stamina to get through a full UD round to the standard I'd want (or even at all) but if we get past open (which is what I'm aiming for) we'll definitely give it a shot.

That's so great to hear RL. Glad you have found somewhere more helpful/knowledgeable.

Thanks guys! I am finding that I am really enjoying instructing so far

Thanks so much guys. I don't want to sound like I'm whinging, I am so happy she is ok after all the drama, she just seems so bored and miserable and I miss being able to do things with her that make her (and I) happy. Mostly I feel so guilty that she has such a nasty wound and will be in pain for even longer, I know the cyst had to be removed but part of me wishes we never had it taken out.

Bit of an update. She was back at the vet this morning getting her bandage changed and the wound is taking a very long time to heal now there are no stitches holding it together it looks like another 2-4 weeks at least of having the bandage on, no walks, no exercise, no training or agility or obedience. It is so frustrating, I just want her to get better :D I miss having my dog to do things with and have fun with together :D

Thanks TSD! I won a drink at the Coffee Club after class but like I said last night the prize is irrelevant when you get the bragging rights

Just thought I'd update everyone who helped me on my 'find heel' challenge for the obedience class I instructed last night. It was a bit of a struggle at first and pretty much all of the dogs found it hard to find heel because they've not really been trained to do so before, but we practiced it a bit and when we came back to it at the end of the night almost every single one of them were able to get their dog in a nice heel position

Brisbane Sporting Dog Club does IPO http://www.bsdc.sportdogaustralia.com/

Huski instead of Husky. My username may or may not have had an impact on the above spelling error

Thanks guys for all your tips re training heel position in class! I hadn't heard of the teardrop method before but watching the vid I've used it before WOW Ptolomy - I loved that vid. Is that a GR?

More than eight years ago when we first got Micha and Sibes weren't as common as they are now, we used to be stopped every single time we took him out, not just once, but several times each walk. Even just walking ten minutes to the shops - we counted once that we got stopped a dozen times including one person who followed us in their car and pulled over at the shops we were going to just to talk to him and pat him (I can laugh now in hindsight because at the time it was a bit creepy). We still get a lot of comments when we take him out because he just exudes this confidence and friendliness and also because he is obviously the Best Looking Dog in the World. We always joke that if he could talk he would sound like Derek Zoolander When we have the dogs out together I get a lot of comments on what 'nicely bred' and healthy looking dogs we have. Daisy doesn't get as much attention as Micha unless I'm training with her, occasionally we've had people stop and watch us train and then clap at the end

Yep just an hour. They don't need to be perfect but demonstrate a basic understanding of heel - as long as their owners can get them into position that's all I need. What is the teardrop method?

Hey guys - I have a question! To cut a long story short, I kind of bet my club president that anyone at our club could train heel position without a collar/leash (this stemmed from a conversation about whether or not people should be promoted to the higher levels if the dogs were still wearing head collars). So she is giving me her class to instruct on Monday and to win the bet, I have to have at least half of the dogs in class finding heel position if the owner takes a step to the side and calls them to heel. It's all just for fun and the real point of the bet is to have the class spend a lesson on working getting a good stationery heel position - something not all the members in our trialling class do well. I would love some ideas on what to cover for training heel position? I have a few ideas but would love some suggestions. I would like to do some backend awareness exercises, has anyone found any that work well in a class situation?

Definitely don't give up on trialling! It wasn't that long ago that my dog was heeling far worse than Shelley - I'd be lucky if she'd even stay next to me. Now her heelwork isn't half bad. It can be done and I am sure it won't take much to get her working with a nicer attitude.

LOL you'd probably have a heart attack if you came to one of my classes, I love to demonstrate the difference between being boring and having a party with your dog to our poor first nighters hehe! Don't worry about what other people think - do what works best for your dog. I am CONSTANTLY making an idiot out of myself and my dog loves it!

Yep I'm sure it's the same one, loads of dog sports people/trainers/breeders etc will use Rowan

Beth, we go to Dr Rowan Kilmarten at Animal Options, and he is brilliant. He is not that easy to get into though. http://www.animaloptions.com.au/

Puh-lease! I wrote the book on 'my dog is a shithead' :crossfingers:

Have a search for GDT in the training forum here - I wouldn't recommend them. What reason are you wanting to send your dog there?