Still working on this. My living situation has allowed me to be a bit lax in training this. Oops. Thinking about this and the best way to really grab my dogs attention in general while I was watching several of the video clips on the Leerburg youtube channel One of the statements in a video really grabbed my attention - make the reward an event. This makes so much sense, especially outside where one is competing with many very cool things for the dogs attention.
So when I took the dogs for a run this afternoon I experimented with it and found out a few things. First off, Kenzi really, really liked the "event" idea. Second, do not attempt throwing an "event" without something to keep Kipp occupied. But all in all I think this idea should really help cement her recall.
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This blog will (hopefully!) help me keep track of the progress I make training my young Border Collie, Kenzi. She came to me through Border Collie Rescue in late September '09 as a bright, energetic 10 month old pup. Currently we are working on basic manners and obedience as well as foundation training to become a SAR dog. She is a fun, smart pup who really keeps my on my toes!
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