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fast dog training?
We have a 10 month old dobie/rott mix girl. She is awesome. But she has NO respect at all, when she runs after the kids she knocks them down, same with anyone who comes in our door. She is starting to be a safety hazard. She is fixed with tons of love and attn. Camping season is here and we need something fast to train her, pet stores said it would take a while for her to start learning. We have has her since 3 weeks old. She was easy going, now she rules us. Any suggestions would be great, or any great working training methods..Thanks.. No rude commets please…
Yes, she is spayed and all shots. Please do not base this on her breed. She’s awesome!!
OK what you have is probably from the working lines of the dobies or rotts… It is called prey drive or referred to as play drive.
Take 2 tennis balls and throw out one.. when she gets to it call ***here*** when she brings that back tell her to drop – as soon as she does= throw the other ball.. repeat often but not until she is tired = stop before she wants to then take the balls and put them both up. They are your toys = you are now training her plus becoming the alpha… somewhat.
Next. teach her to sit and down using food… once she learns this.. whenever she gets ***too much*** give her the order to sit or down… give her a command.. eventually even the *here* will turn her around to come back to you. The sits and down can be used in the ball playing too. Once she learns the commands change it all up and about as you play ball…
Havin fun yet???
I believe in motivational training = keep it fun and YOU be excited and give lots of praise.
This is just a tiny start on how to train a high energy dog..
Good Luck
sew
handler/trainer of GSD’s
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