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| Topic Started: May 5 2009, 12:18 PM (109 Views) | |
| lizzog | May 5 2009, 12:18 PM Post #1 |
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Hi I'm new to Terrier Talk. I got a 18mth/2 year old border/lakeland cross called Pepe last November from a rescue centre. He's got the usual terrier traits - good with people, children, abit bolshy on lead with some dogs (fairly predictable which dogs he dosn't usually like!) and the usual one - he goes "deaf" when he gets an exciting scent. He's got into afew scrapes usually involving pet rabbits in back gardens and cats. I've tried the usual one-to-one training with some success, training classes were pointless, he just got over-excited. He's not food focussed when outdoor training. The main success has us both going out with a dog walker - she usually has about 5-8 dogs and he loves chasing the other dogs which keeps him away from squirrels, rabbit scents etc. Does anyone know of a dog trainer in the South Yorkshire area who is good with terriers in particular, or at least any suggestions for fenced off fields without livestock so the poor thing can be let off his lead! |
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| Tafia | May 5 2009, 03:21 PM Post #2 |
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:welcome: Check out the APDT website, they should have someone in your area. Good luck by the way, I think most of the members on this forum will know almost exactly where you're coming from. I know I do! Oh and don't forget, photo's of Pepe are an absolute must! |
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| Linda & Fred | May 5 2009, 03:46 PM Post #3 |
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I found training classes very hard work with my Fred but I agree it's best to find a terrier person if you can! No suggestions for trainers, but if he's not food motivated would he work for a toy? Not squeaky, but a ball on a string or similar? I'm trying Fred with a small stuffed tiger, although we haven't been training for a couple of months now. He loves to kill it after being specially focused! Search out a clicker trainer if you can - terriers love clickers! |
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| lizzog | May 5 2009, 06:36 PM Post #4 |
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Thanks for your advice - yes he likes a particular stuffed toy so will try that. Have contacted a dog behaviourist in our area to see what she can suggest - hopefully she will be on the "terrier wavelength"! |
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| zandd | May 5 2009, 06:53 PM Post #5 |
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:welcome: please do post in introductions as well :D You have of course 2 working Terriers crossed here so double the work ;) but patience,consistency and lots and lots of hard work will get you there.Bit concerned by the getting into scrapes with rabbits etc - was this when off-lead? If so don't let him off-lead at all in any open spaces,it's simply not worth the risk.Do you do lots of training with him when he's with the other dogs or does he just ignore you and want to play with them.If you can find what will motivate him - the stuffed toy sounds good - use it every time you are out but don't let him have it at any other time.Finding a fenced-off field isn't easy,do you have any local rescues near you who may have one,they may just rent it out,riding stables may also have something but until you find something keeping him on a long training lead.Good luck with the trainer,dog classes don't suit all dogs. |
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| cruisingkerry | May 5 2009, 11:12 PM Post #6 |
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Hiya, sounds a lot like my George tbh lol. I have found that agility classes have worked really well for us, it gets him used to being with other dogs, gets him focussed on me and he gets to run and jump and basically show off because he appears to be a no fear natural! Obedience classes I just felt that he was always getting told off and it wasn;t much fun for either of us. He's now a lot more focussed on treats and food, I found that I had to find really nice things that he only gets for training, hot dogs, cheese, if you go to Tesco you can get the 'ends' of the cold cut meats for only pennies which are great for treats. Good luck! We're all there with you x |
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| Bobski | May 6 2009, 01:32 PM Post #7 |
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I agree about the Obedience classes. 45 minutes of stress and too structured for a terrier! Walking around the room either trying to chase the minature Dachsund in front, or worry about the German Shepherd behind! :D Bob just got bored at the end of the class as it was 20 mins of recall where they would call each dog up individually and it was hard enough to try and get him to sit and wait his turn and not squirm about! We found it better to try and train him ourselves (it's been a very slow process) and a big part of building that trust has been recently letting Bob off the lead for a few minutes of his walk. I can't stress enough that a squeaky ball really works. We throw it for Bob and he comes back. It also helps to have another squeaky in your pocket too (advice I was given from here!). I suppose we are lucky as he also reacts to a whistle. He's only gone awol once - where must have ran down to the river as he was soaking wet when he came back! Good luck. |
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| lizzog | May 8 2009, 10:37 AM Post #8 |
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Hi - thanks to everyone for your advice. I've had afew people locally suggest good safe places to do some training with Pepe. I'm still working with him in the tennis court. I've discovered that he loves it when I blow bubbles and tries to catch them, so am trying to use these in the training. I'm still trying to find a behaviourist/trainer who has some speciality with terriers though! |
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| zandd | May 8 2009, 05:39 PM Post #9 |
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What a great idea to use bubbles :D whatever attracts his attention will help you out,well done. |
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