[Kathy Petroni]

Thanks, Tracy, I gave the throwback a try this morning and it was fun and does seem useful!

[Kathy Petroni]

Sounds good, thanks, Tracy.

[Kathy Petroni]

Tracy,
That all made perfect sense, thanks for the helpful and timely answer.
Kathy

[Kathy Petroni]

I understand you (Tracy) will be doing some in-person seminars this summer for young dogs. Do you know how we find out about these and if there are any working spots?
I see you have a facebook page “Tracy Sklenar Seminars” for people to follow but I didn’t see any news of in-person seminars.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 4 months ago by Kathy Petroni.

[Kathy Petroni]

Thanks for this week’s videos building on the “catch” and transitioning to “break” with a jump. I found them very beneficial. Zany, my 6 month old Boarder Collie, is doing great with your technique. Teaching stay has become fun for the both of us!

[Kathy Petroni]

Tracy,
Thanks for both your very helpful and timely answers.
Kathy

[Kathy Petroni]

As far as learning break, it worked like a charm. The only concern I have is I currently wait for her to offer me her stationary position (for her it is a down). But when I want to lead out to do something, versus just lead out to do a catch, I want her lined up towards something in particular (like a laundry hamper). Not sure how I work towards lining up straight if I just wait for her to offer me something. In the past, using a more traditional way to teach a stay, my dogs have always lined up between my legs so I can set them up just so.

[Kathy Petroni]

I had the same problem. My puppy was consistent in a small area but out in my big arena she would choose to have some parties of one. This is what I did: When my puppy chose not to bring me the toy, I calmly walked up to her (with no emotion), put a leash on her harness, and took the toy. I then attached her leash to a few sand bags and got out my older well trained dog and tugged with him while my puppy watched. I then got my puppy out to play and retrieve the toy. It took 2 rounds of this and on the third time, she brought the toy right back to me every time. She has been 100% since then. Now it has only been a few days but it seems like we really turned the corner. Let’s hope I haven’t jinxed us. I am interested in what Tracy thinks about this approach.

[Kathy Petroni]

Tracy,
I just got done watching the video of the live class and didn’t see you discuss training the break versus the catch. Did you mean in a future week? Also, when I watched the recorded video, I couldn’t see the chat so I didn’t get the link to the facebook training on releasing the toy.
I understand you may not get to answer me within the next few days because of the holidays. No problem, I have lots to work on.
Kathy

[Kathy Petroni]

Perfect sense, thanks.

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