Always try to pick names that are short-easy to understand and do not conflict with commands- -well I goofed this time-- was going to call newest pup Zeke but
changed to Jake-- great til we got to water work and started teaching Shake- having some issues with him thinking I am calling him to l the line again--going
to take a bit of time--always some problem comes up that you missed.
Gundog Training Forum
 Click above for "Gundog Training Made Easy" No.1 Bestselling Gundog book on Amazon.co.uk as at 24/12/07 Available from Amazon in UK and USA or direct from publisher |
Click above to view and order beautiful dog prints and cards from Sally Mitchell Fine Arts |
"Gundog Training
made Easy" is based on the Gundog Training Broadsheets and contains additional
material.
The original Broadsheets are still available for download for those who prefer them by
clicking here.
- Basic Gundog Training
- Gundog Psychology and Advanced Training Techniques
- Gundog Training Course
- Field Trials and Working Tests (also use for notices of Country Fairs, Game Fairs and other events)
- Breeding Topics and Dogs at Stud
- Feeding, Housing and Health
- Training Diaries and Blogs
- Gundog Training Magazine Online
- Photo Gallery
- Miscellaneous Discuss any other topic
- Puppies and trained dogs - For Sale and Wanted
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Wildfowling - Duck and Goose Hunting
- Archive
Problems with dogs name--
| Author | Comment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 SeniorCoot |
Problems with dogs name-- |
Lead | |
|
Posts: 7 (10 June, 2009 11:08:38) |
|
||
|
crackerd |
|||
|
Posts: 770 (10 June, 2009 23:28:04) |
Coot, over here it will come as news to 99 of 100 that US dogs are taught/train to shake (shed water) on command. The similarities between your dog's name
and the "shake" command oughtn't pose any real conflict--if you understand that most US retrievers are "self-taught" to shake on
command, that is, in the act of shaking the water from their coat, "shake" is verbally overlaid. Thus the dogs are already shaking out water when the
action is married to the command. In your case, all you need do is twitch your hand from one side to the other to emulate a "shaking" retriever, and
the dog soon will suss that mnemonic and shake upon seeing it. You really don't have to retrain, or rename, anything.
MG |
||
|
SeniorCoot |
|||
|
Posts: 8 (28 June, 2009 04:11:45) |
I used body language-it worked- might have made Amish guys fishing think I was nuts but that's no biggie.
|
||
|
Windem Bang |
|||
|
Posts: 302 (29 June, 2009 18:13:13) |
This post had me laughing. Years ago it was pointed out to me that I was in the habit of shaking my backside as a cue to my wet labs that they could now
shake.I hadn't realised that I had developed that habit !
Bill T.
|
||
|
Rigby1 |
|||
|
Posts: 10 ( 8 July, 2009 07:33:02) |
LOL!!!!!!!!
On a more serious note, remember that a dog only understands a word through association, they dont speak english. So what ever words/sounds you use does not matter. You could use "sit" for a recall if you really wanted and "get back" as apposed to "sit" Its only coz we understand the words that we use them! Sounds like you have got it sorted anyway! Good luck and keep shaking!!!! 
|
||
|
SeniorCoot |
|||
|
Posts: 10 ( 8 July, 2009 10:43:33) |
Almost done having to shake MY booty--yesterday took young dog to River(Mississippi) and started him through dekes-using pistol launcher which is good to 60-70
yds- he didi fine and reyutrned ok -held bumper and shook AFTER delivery-not 100% yet but good- folks fishing along river just shook their heads--guess i first
woke them up with gun report- then gave them a 30 min dance-show.
|
||
- Basic Gundog Training
- Gundog Psychology and Advanced Training Techniques
- Gundog Training Course
- Field Trials and Working Tests (also use for notices of Country Fairs, Game Fairs and other events)
- Breeding Topics and Dogs at Stud
- Feeding, Housing and Health
- Training Diaries and Blogs
- Gundog Training Magazine Online
- Photo Gallery
- Miscellaneous Discuss any other topic
- Puppies and trained dogs - For Sale and Wanted
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Wildfowling - Duck and Goose Hunting
- Archive
Quick Reply
 |
SUPPORT OUR FORUM SPONSORS:
|
Country Sports Bookshop for all Books about Hunting Shooting and Fishing Also visit Wildfowling Magazine International and Gundog Training Magazine
The Gundog
Training Discussion Forum is happy to support |
