You have to accept that maybe you're dog isn't stupid or obstinate, maybe you're just not training well. (I've been guilty of this one. Kabota's IQ skyrocketed once I switched from words to hand gestures.)
Training Advice
I'd like to use this thread for anyone who wants advice in training their dog. Maybe this can later on be turned into a sticky:wink:
I'll start it off
--> Keep it short, simple and interesting
--> It's okay if he/or she doesn't get it immediately
--> Breathe and remember to have patience.
--> Use different voice tones and at correct times
--> When teaching tricks like "play dead", teach it in small sections at a time
I'll start it off
--> Keep it short, simple and interesting
--> It's okay if he/or she doesn't get it immediately
--> Breathe and remember to have patience.
--> Use different voice tones and at correct times
--> When teaching tricks like "play dead", teach it in small sections at a time
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Make everything a game. A competitive one, imo, is even better.
I know Wally attention span, especially for "review" stuff really shot up when it turned into a game using what he's learned (and if I can, what he's currently trying to master).
This double once reviewing went from:
"Okay, I didn't get it, so I'll just try to get it next time"
to
"WTF? Y...you ate my reward?! You...CAD! Oh screw this - do another one!"
He literally tilted his head and looked at me like "I don't believe what I'm seeing" the first time I did it. Sometimes I wonder if we're partners or friendly rivals LOL
I know Wally attention span, especially for "review" stuff really shot up when it turned into a game using what he's learned (and if I can, what he's currently trying to master).
This double once reviewing went from:
"Okay, I didn't get it, so I'll just try to get it next time"
to
"WTF? Y...you ate my reward?! You...CAD! Oh screw this - do another one!"
He literally tilted his head and looked at me like "I don't believe what I'm seeing" the first time I did it. Sometimes I wonder if we're partners or friendly rivals LOL
Great advice. Keep em comin! 
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