problems with dog
 

I need help with my soon to be 6 month old lab she has gone the other way on me and i need to get the situation fixed, she wont hardly listen to squat these days, take her out to run the fields and shes gone wont come wont even lift her head when ya call her name whistle nothing nadda its starting to really drive me nuts, also in the house she has started jumpin on guestsdo i need to start over with her or what?? I was thinkin about getting atraining collar for her but i've never used one before and dont wanna messher up even more



thanks for your help

RE: problems with dog
 

What training program are you following?



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RE: problems with dog
 

6 months I feel is too young for an ecollar. It's a pup and pups can be real stubborn at that age. Ah, the fun times, fun times.

RE: problems with dog
 

Get a15-20ft check rope on her...don't let her have a free run..

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Also get her up on a table when you work with her and she will pay attention when off of the ground.

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I would start some obedience, have the ecollar around the neck, but do not use, she sounds like she is getting bold enough to start teaching, I did not see where you were from, i am in Berea Ky, you can come out and train for the weekend sometime soon, and I will help ya get started, if you are at all unsure of your self. My email is always open, or phone, pm me and i will be more than happy to set you up with my phone#, time to take her to school, you can do in the house, and yard...10-20 min. is plenty. Thanks Jonesy

RE: problems with dog
 

I ask - once again - What training program are you following?



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havent been able to log on lately sorry for the delay, but thanks for the posts, I've been following game dog as best as i can but i think i may have picked up the wrong program for my dog,really i dont like it at all actually, any other suggestions??


Jonsey, I'm from Ridgway PA thanks for the offer KY is a little bit to far for me to swing right now but i'll defently be shooting you an e-mail, you wouldnt happen to know of any trainers in central PA would you??



Thanks again

RE: problems with dog
 

"10 Minute Retriever" (by John and Amy Dahl).
"Game Dog" was a decent book 30 years ago, but it's waaay out of date when compared to modern training techniques.



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Yep that looks like a pretty good road trip for you. Well there are several options that you have, you can read a book and try to figure it out, between Doc and wayne and myself, we can or will work you through most of the problems that you are having with your dog. Or we can try and talk on the phone, and figure stuff out, I don't know why dont you try and give me a call, and lets see where we can go from there, allright?? Let me know, see ya Jonesy

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Just like Doc...I'd recomend "10 Minute Retriver"

Take Jonsey up on his offer....give him a call....!!!

Go to http://dobbsdogs.com/ when you get on the site...go to "Dobb's Library"...then click on "Retriver's"

Doc...Does Evan Ghram have any CD's out yet on started training?

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You can't train a dog if all you use is a book, but you can do the majority of it. When you run into problems, just ask here on the forum.

For a novice trainer, I'd still use "10 Minute Retriever" as your guide. The "Smartwork" series of 3 books is some of the best stuff there is, but it can be intimidating and a bit over the head for a novice trainer.

Another suggestion I have would be to join a Retriever Club. There are 4 NAHRA Clubs in PA. Go to www.nahra.org/ and click on "Regions & Clubs" then click on Pennsylvania for a list of them and contact information. You will find that there will be tons of folks who will be happy to help you train. The clubs will also have training days, where you can participate (usually free if you are a member -- and membership is usually very cheap.

Wayne,
Evan Graham (author of Smartwork for Retrievers, Smartwork II and Smartfetch) has one DVD out so far. It's called "Smartwork Obedience". It might be just what is needed in this case. Go to www.rushcreekpress.com/ .



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There is also the one by Jackie Mertens, for young dog stuff.....like you say doc, cant train from a book, what I dont like with the books...the dont give a watch for section!:DThe amatuers, always miss that chapter. Dobbs I don't like could tell ya a pretty good one on them that happened # of years ago, down in southern Georgia, few country boys set them straight on the platform and ecollar stuff, had them speech less, pretty funny. Later guys, gotta head to the water, Cya Jonesy

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Yup -- although I've never seen it, I have heard nothing but raving reviews about Jackie Mertens "Sound Beginnings".



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You can if you roll it up and whack 'em on the nose.;)

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i have a yellowlab that is about 18 months old and he is starting to come around with his training. im not a pro at training but i have asked a lot of questions on the forums. you will get a lot of help on here. your pup needs to be started with simple commands such as sit, stay, and come. use a check cord to teach it to listen in the field. dont try to over train your dog at such a young age. its still a pup and wants to play. make training fun and use short periods so not to make the dog tired or bored. im from Pa too. down near Indiana. good luck with your pup.