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Liwanu "Mack"

Must find the- wabbit!!

Barked: Sun Jan 6, '08 9:02am PST


	Most "Trainers" at petsmart (and other pet stores) are people who learned how to train dogs from watching a 30 minute video and reading some books. The course is about 2 weeks long and no they are not good trainers. If you can only afford petsmart then make sure to ask the "Trainer" to show you some proof that they have experience, have attended seminars or something else that can prove they are not just another acne ridden 20 yr old who got a promotion.

Service with a- Smile! : )

Barked: Sun Jan 6, '08 9:06am PST


	The classes at sportsmans, a training club near here are the same price as the petsmart classes and you really get much, much more for your money going to the training club!

I\'m Jelly- Filled! *Gone- But Not Forgote

Barked: Mon Jan 7, '08 1:34pm PST


	I have been looking for a good trainer. The one at petco was VERY expencive. Mabey Petsmart will be diferent. The perpoes for removing the GL is because we are taking the CGC test as soon as I can. They don't alow the GL. Just a plain flat collar.

Liwanu "Mack"

Must find the- wabbit!!

Barked: Mon Jan 7, '08 6:28pm PST


	Mack and I have been hitting heel/sit/heel/down really hard the past couple of nights. I've found a variation on this method that has been working really well. Skim down until you see bold words "The Foundation". It's about three paragraphs down. Now I don't use a "choke" or "pinch" chain I just use the flat collar and my leash. However the method works the same. Every time Mack moves off the line he's supposed to be on, I make a sharp, abrupt turn either left or right. I also use lots of praise and treats. It's been working marvelously so far. I haven't added in distractions yet as we aren't that far along but I'll let you know how it workds.

Service with a- Smile! : )

Barked: Tue Jan 8, '08 10:59am PST


	Here is another way to teach walking in a controled manner on a loose leash which is what you need for the CGC. I would first work with your dog with the gentle leader on. Work with your dog on a LOOSE leash. When your dog starts to move to get in front of you, tighten the leash just a bit to keep him close and turn around in front of him and move in towards him to make him back up in front of you, not by pulling on the lead, but by moving into him(or herding him back-like a sheep dog does) . Keep on doing this and practicing ever day so that he learns that trying to move out in front of you means that you will turn around into and make him move back. He should start to stay more by your side or lag a little behind. The next step is to put a flat buckle, quick clip or chain type collar (all three are allowable for the CGC test so use whatever one you like). Start working him the same way as you did with the GL. remember to always KEEP the LEASH LOOSE. Only tighten it a bit if you need to help you keep him in front of you as you turn and walk into him to make him back up. Soon, as with the GL he should walk beside you on a loose leash, or even lag a bit behind you. Both will get you a good mark for the controled walking portion of the CGC.

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