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Originally Posted by Jims5543
Our dogs were confused yesterday too.
They are "put in place" when it is feeding time. They have to get on a "dog training hammock" which is the only way I can think to describe it right now. That is their place, they must stay in that place until told it is OK to go eat.
It teaches them impulse control and respect. Last night, they just got in their place position without being instructed to. They decided it was time to eat so they started the routine. We got a kick out of that.
They were good dogs before we sent them off to a trainer for 2 weeks. Now they are amazing dogs. Both can be off leash anywhere and will just cruise along with us.
Around the house certain commands will get immediate response. Like "Out" if they have something in their mouth that shouldn't be there. (This was instilled in them just in case they find a Bufu Toad which will kill them) We say out, the mouth opens, the item drops.
I was skeptical the training would work, I am damn impressed with the results.
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we went rhru some training as well. but i honestly felt it was training us humans more.
now ( i call it) "run drills" before Hanks gets anything he wants. like food. i put down his bowl, and he stares at me looking for instructions.
i can tap my hip and he will sprint and sit besides me..slightly behind me. point down, he lays down..say "hand" and he will touch my palm with his nose.
the doorbell is my achilles. OUR achilles. i am 80% successful. the doorbell rings, Hank goes FERAL. i say, "go lay down". on a good day, he runs and lays down and gets quiet. i dont open the door until he does. it can get awkward with the visitor sometimes. i had postman, just drop the package and leave. hahhah..
my wife cannot get him to do that. he insists on staying by her side. the door visitor could be dangerous.!!