[Stephen Whitley]

I had intended to do another session on the table this morning. I was getting everything ready and my dog took the bumper out of my hand before I got him on the table. So, I did his FF lesson on the ground. He did good I think. It was a short session in which I pinched him a few times and he had a snappy response each time. I was having to hold him back for a few of them. I think I'll stay on the ground from here on out.

 

[LuvMyLab]

I'm a novice.. But that sounds like your dog understands exactly what your expecting of him GOOD JOB!

Just don't rush it because you think he understands. I learned this the hard way.

 

[Stephen Whitley]

I am trying my best to read this dog and only progress as fast as necessary. When I think he understands what we are working on I'll reinforce it few more times before moving on...sounds good anyway!

 

[twall]

Your dog will tell you when you have progressed too fast. It sounds like you are doing good and your dog has a good atitude. Progressing too slowly is not good. The tough part with FF can be deciding if the dog doesn't understand or is being defiant.

Having a dog that is going after bumper as you describe your dog is great. It sounds like they understand. FF can go very quickly with a dog that gets it and is compliant.

Have fun,

Tom

 

[achiro]

Your dog will tell you when you have progressed too fast. It sounds like you are doing good and your dog has a good atitude. Progressing too slowly is not good. The tough part with FF can be deciding if the dog doesn't understand or is being defiant.

Having a dog that is going after bumper as you describe your dog is great. It sounds like they understand. FF can go very quickly with a dog that gets it and is compliant.

Have fun,

Tom

I think he's rushing it Tom, go read the other thread, "auto ear pinches"