Monday, February 21, 2011
Retrieving to a Pile
This drill is used to get some distance on your pup. At this point most of the retrieves that Tuvuk makes in a training session has been between 30-40 yards. With this drill we start to implement running straight lines and longer distances. One thing that I noticed while editing this video is the need for a drill prior to running to a pile. As a trainer you make mistakes and this was one that will be corrected in our next training session. The drill that should be done before this would be to put a pile of bumpers out about 10 yards and have Tuvuk on a leash. He is now force fetch trained and I will use this training to have him fetch a single bumper from the pile and immediately return to me. You will see him in this video playing what I call "Picking the basket." This means that he is picking a bumper up and then dropping it to pick up another. You do not want this to become a habit so I will post that drill in the next video.
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You and Tuvuk are amazing!! I remember when you couldn't even get him to return the bumper to you. He's still so young, but so smart!! You both are doing a great job!! I love these videos!!!!
ReplyDeleteTuvuk sure has grown and has learned so much in a short period of time. It not only shows how smart he is but, it also shows your ability as a trainer. I like how you demonstrate that you do not have to be mean, cruel, or harsh with an animal to get the desired results. You can tell that even when you have him force fetch he is having fun. Great Job, Great Video!
ReplyDeleteLove You,
Dad