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We took yesterday off. He just had play time with Lindsey and Colbie. Today we worked on Sideways Send to Prop. His first attempt was good, but then he started looking at the hand (where the treats might be). He did a few good sends, but it still needs work. I was rewarding when he came back to me. Should I reward from my hand or toss the treat?
Thanks for the feedback. With all the exercises in week 1 and the variations, I thought I was falling behind. The exercises were also giving me something positive to do given I couldn’t take Teagan out and about. I am alternating exercises from day to day to get some latent learning. I actually keep a spreadsheet of the exercises we do (yes, I an a major league geek). I will try to limit the number of exercises we do and take a day off here an there.
I moved 2 Bowls to a different room. As suggested, I am making him think about what to do and not throwing cookies to reengage him. I was able to stand up and then move the bucket out a bit.
BTW, sorry about all the videos. I have been in doggie lockdown as Colbie was Dx with KC last week. This has given me sooooo much time to train Teagan. The downside is that it all has to be done at home. I’m still waiting to see if any of the other 3 dogs come down with it.
Round 2 of Plankrobatics. I moved it to a different room. He only got all 4 paws on at the same time once. I was trying to get him to go on it from the end, which is how he did 4 paws on the first session. I think part of the problem may be the plank is slippery. The paint has sand in it, but it may not be enough. We will keep trying or maybe put something on the plank to make it less slippery.
Worked on round 2 of backing up. As you suggested, I did start with him closer to me. I am still working on the mechanics of throwing the cookie under him. A few times he just turns around to get the cookie. He did manage to back up a few steps here ans there.
BTW, the training room has become so reinforcing, he no longer wants to leave it when we are done.
Here is our try of Drive to Handler with a pivot, without food. I think I forgot to call his name, but he did come to me and pivot on most iterations. Note to self…call his name.
Wobble Board round 2. I moved it on to a carpet and put a balance pad under one side to reduce the movement. I forgot to reset the camera, but I think you can see enough of the exercise.
Another attempt @ Send to Prop. I felt better with this iteration. As you said in your feedback, I stayed closer to the prop.
Next up was trying Plankrobatics. He was able to get all 4 paws on one time, so not bad. We will need to work on it before we can try turning around. I did make sure to use Get It for the reinforcement. I think that will be a huge help, along with adding in other words for the different types of reinforcement.
We worked on Wrap P3. I used a garbage can. He is so fixated on the food, typical Labrador. I set the area up and once he saw the bowls, I was unable to get him to tug before we started. He just kept looking for the cookies. He is getting the idea of this game, but a few times I needed to throw a cookie out to get him re-focused on the game.
Our second exercise today was to try backing up. I was skeptical as I have been working some hind end awareness with Teagan without much success. He surprised me and actually did okay.
Thanks for the feedback on yesterday’s videos. I appreciate your comments. Today’s first exercise was Any Toy, Any Time. I actually have done this with Teagan, as before starting this class I was going over exercises from Colbie’s MAXPup class.
Another round of Wrap work, starting with the stantion. I did some tug before we started. I did need to toss a cookie away a few times to get him out of a sit. He is definitely sitting and downing less.
First off, thank you for all your replies, even while getting up at the crack of dawn and staying late to course build at the US Open. I don’t know how you are doing it. You are the SUPER INSTRUCTOR!!!!
We tried GOAT Trick 2 using a Wobble board (BTW, I was not able to open your first Wobble Board video, it said Private). Be advised, Teagan has been on the wobble board from the time he came home at 8 weeks.
I initially tried using treats, but moved on to the long tug toy, which worked much better.
