Recall Course Update
Ok for you non-recall course members, please pardon the interuption, I just wanted to let the recall course participants know their break is over and class is in session. (see more below) AND…Even though you may not be taking the course, I’d like you to get involved today. You can use the comments section below to ask questions of the course participants about their results so far. And hopefully the students will be kind enough to share some of their experiences regarding their breakthroughs.
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denise says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 5:39am
I think I’ve created a monster….. I now can’t get my dog to leave RZ on our off lead walks!
Denise
Deborah says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 6:45am
Yesterday morning my 2 year old Sheltie was barking wildly at the glass doors at the 2 deer enjoying their morning stroll through our back yard. I was a little nervous about trying, but I called her name and she IMMEDIATELY whipped around and came flying to me. BIG Party!!!!!
Of course, there is a huge difference on being on the inside of the glass and the outside, but 2 weeks ago she would never have responded.
Thank you Susan!
Christine says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:01am
School’s back!
I love all the games but seeing such big strides with the Cookie in the corner game I’m getting some really fast results which I awesome.
For me I thought my pup’s nose touch was pretty impressive but am now revisiting to get that definate motion of the first touch versus my ‘press and continue to push’ and going for a more clear tap/tap/tap.
I will admit I struggled with the dynamics of the 1/4 steps as my boy would turn with me after being in a sit (control position) so big thanks to Susan sometimes the little things can have a HUGE result. So I’m releasing now after that control position.
The collar grab game I thought ‘Meh I’ve done this’ but I’ll tell you I still missed parts of this and I went to a recent SY camp with my puppy! The mind can truly only absorb so much at a time! It’s the little details that get missed sometimes and it’s the videos and the written documentation that helps. I missed the part about take the collar, pull him towards you and rward! I was only grabbing and rewarding. I’ve seen some great progress from working on this.
Another big help is a friend is doing the course too and we meet and review exercises each week, having a second set of eyes does help : )
Lydia de Ruiter says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:16am
Susan,
Following question : I upgraded my level from advanced to brilliant on August 4th.
Upgrade does not show. Is it to soon to be shown ?
js_oc says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:40am
Hi, A bit of a break though for me with tugging!
I have a very soft mouthed Munsterlander – 7yrs old who I have been trying to get to tug for ages.. We’ve tried shaping and food in a sock etc etc to no real avail, he just drops the toy as soon as pressure is placed on it – (retrieving to hand is his game), but with the PB & J and the sit-run-tug I seem to now have a dog that likes to tug (still not full on but brilliant nonetheless).. He even brought the tuggy over to me tonight!! A huge Woohoo moment!!
I’m still giving a treat instantly after asking for a release of the tug, but he’s really starting to get into it!! Fantastic & he’s a wiggly hyped up bouncy boy at the end too..
Thanks so much!
Even my big doofy 9yr old Briard is enjoying tugging with a tug-it & a ball in a sock.. Very happy bunny down here in NZ!! This course is more than I could have hoped for all ready.. Cheers Jane.. Wellington, NZ
Clyde Thatcher says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:28am
My reinforcement zone WAS right in front of me staring at my every move, anticipating what I was going to do next, and then trying to get there before me. NOW I have an Aussie that’s reinforcement zone is on my right or left side and staring at me from the side. When I move forward or backward or to either side he moves in tandem with me. Pretty cool.
Aside from that I’d like to add the games are oh so much fun, for me too. Our favorite game is …. oops I almost said what it was. Well it is our favorite, whether you believe me or not. =) I will end by saying that I have a better understanding how games open the doors to your success with your dog.
Dori says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:31am
I am quite enjoying this course. I am absorbing a lot through the exercises and the discussions are great
I have a little wild toller who is very birdie but this week could do a sit stay in the park with seagulls all around and dogs playing and she just hung out with me She then ran an agility course there and she was much better at focusing and not stimulated by the birds, dogs and people in the park. Heck the lake was even in view and that is a level 15/10 on her distraction scale.
She did take off to a lake once and I called her back she didn’t come so I went to get her. Well it ends up that she was delayed by a burr bush so she was trying to get back. The result was a crazy red dog breaking through the bushes and coming flying back to me absolutely covered in burrs. Still found a way to laugh and celebrate.
One thing I have noted is people who see us saying how happy she seems – best thing I could hear!
Paolo says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:31am
Any plans for a new course opening anytime soon???
Susan says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:49am
With Worlds around the corner it is unlikely I will start another ecourse before that time (the end of September).
Jodie says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:08am
Would love for you to start another course. Was on the list for this one but broke my finger had surgery and pins put in. Pins came out last week! Will be waiting!
Julie S says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 9:29am
Thanks for telling us to review all games. I got armed with rewards and began but my dog had found a plastic top on the floor that was more interesting than me (a new # 8 on the list of distractions.) He wanted to play keep away. Then with patience we worked on all the games with that new “toy.” We did PB&J, Collar Grab, New Toy in the corner and before long he was following me and finding my RZ with his toy in his mouth or dropping the toy to find me. I never tried to take the toy away except to throw in Toy in the corner game. It goes to prove that the dog determines what is rewarding. But the fact he knew the games and knew what fun was coming next, we were able to work through a new distraction. What a fun morning. I was rewarded by the success and changes I saw in my dog as we worked with this impromptu distraction.
Karen M says:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:21am
Hi Julie S. Question. Was your puppy a toy hog? Wanting to race off with it and only interact with it on dog’s terms?
I’ve tried lots of things but haven’t come up with a solution for a brilliant, quick retrieve. He loves to mouth the toy a lot too.
Julie S says:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 7:40am
My puppy loves to retrieve and often retrieves well to hand and now RZ. However, he has had times where he plays keep away with or without a toy. Perhaps he does not want to come in the house or he is too aroused barking at something. When he played keep away in the house with this new found object I thought it was a perfect time to try the the games. Try the Throw the Cookie in the corner game with a toy instead and high value treats. Since he knows the game he may chase after you and return to RZ for his treat.
Chris Hill says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:12am
I am so enjoying working my 10 month old bc in this course. I also am working with my 2 year old sheltie who would much rather chase her border collie brothers than come to me. I have seen a marked improvement in her recall to me since we started the games. We are having fun and enjoying the games. Planning a weekend of practicing recall games while enjoying some cooler weather in California.
Nancy Bell says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:18am
I just reviewed all the videos and I can’t believe some of the little things I have been doing wrong….need to reveiw and review and review!!!!!! I’m at work all day today so hopefully tonight and on the weekend I can rework some of the mistakes I’ve been making… So glad the sight is back up and running… Love the videos. I learn a lot faster from visual and than from just reading.
THANKS SUSAN!
Shelley says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:29am
OFF TOPIC! I took the chance of our little break to buy ‘Shaping Success’ I can’t tell you how relieved I felt when I read about Buzz at puppy class – that was Zach – the book has given me so so much hope and motivation. Thankyou
S. Weaver says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:53am
Today’s post reports that school is back session — the Recaller section is not showing up for me — I upgraded from Advanced to Brilliant, but must have gotten booted during the computer problems. I’ll look up Jason’s email and email him.
S. Weaver says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:57am
P.S. @Susan & Say Yes – how about puting Jason’s email address on the Blog’s Contact page?
Stacy Frigon says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 11:39am
We had a puppy group session and I was amazed at my pups focus on each game we played there. It was when we arrived home that I had my best surprises. I played the recall game 6 times from the back of my van (history of not willingly getting into the van) and she rushed back to the crate in the van between releases. We then moved to RZ game as we went to her pen. Half way there, two squirrels barged through the hedge chasing each other. I put on the brakes, looked at Fly and she was amazingly sitting beside me (no leash on). I jackpotted her then released to “get the squirrels” as I ran along with her. She came back into RZ zone when I called her name. This was the BEST of the BEST moment.
Alfhild says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 12:34pm
Husband has had little success calling our 10-mo.-old GSD pup to the door for her last outing at night. He’s tried cues like “C’mon, c’mon” and various versions thereof but she’d either ignore him or run away. I suggested he try her recall cue, which is “Inka, heeere!” and which we’ve been working on. She walked over to him as if she’d done it all her life. Next he’ll have to be more animated so he’ll get some speed.
Andrea Rigler says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 1:49pm
Jason and I head to Michigan today for disc dog camp. We’re really looking forward to some time focusing on our dogs now that the site is back up.
We’ve had the conversation many times that if we just had Susan’s foundation games, that’s all the training any trainer needs or dog needs to be an awesome pet.
This course gives us access to those games and playing them even with our experienced dogs is rewarding for the whole family. kids dogs and pets.
Getting the videos and notes at the end of the course will be priceless for us and all the dogs we interact with. This course is absolute gold. Dare I say – better than the live seminar in some ways because I get to watch the right way to do things over and over ..and over and over…
Andrea Rigler says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 2:33pm
SOME TECHNICAL UPDATES
The subscribe to comments button is disabled until further notice
and
Update profile is disabled until further notice.
Hope to have those features back for you soon.
The course overall is running faster and smoother than before.
of course if you have any issues – instead of leaving them in comments – email Jason @ webmanna.com
Deborah says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 3:53pm
Although I was unable to take the e-course, this time around, I have been following everything posted and hoping to catch a few hints
It all seems so exciting and gives me hope that there may be a way for me to gain control of my little Schnauzer. I hope you will offer this e-course again soon, plus have more e-courses on other topics. I live in Oklahoma and there just aren’t a lot of trainers who train with positive reinforcment and I have little opportunity to gain experience as a trainer. THANK YOU, Susan!!!!
Trudie says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 4:46pm
We had a lot of fun today, one example was IYC on his mat in the evening in a field in front of our house, where sometimes wild animals or a jackrabbit will emerge about 300 yards away. There were no animals but there might have been! I revved him up and faked him out with “where are the beasts?” LOL! Bobi managed to hold still about 50% of the time.
Then in the evening he brought me the tugger as apparently dogs on the e-course all over the world are doing at this very minute!!
Everyone’s comments express my feelings exactly on quality of the course!
Barb Stanek says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 6:24pm
Thanks for having system problems just when my family had a reunion! I didn’t miss anything! You guys are the best!
Carolyn Myers says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 7:18pm
Love those system problems…gives me time to reread (many times) the previous lessons and practice without such a feeling of urgency! This course really is fun!
Liza Lundell says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 8:38pm
I’m doing the course with a 7mo basenji puppy. He’s loving it! He’s actually tugging! and thanks for the break, we were at a tournament last weekend, so it gave us a chance to catch up a little! Oh, and I’m getting a lot of check-ins at our fenced running area, which is nice. I added to the collar grab with a snatch the puppy game, where I pick him up. I’m going to need to catch him at the end of a lure course, where dogs run nekkid, so I want him to be comfortable with being caught around the body as well as by the collar.
Gale says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 9:11pm
My puppy arrived from England yesterday afternoon, and I am working on reinforcing her name and getting the potty training done.
She’s a smart cookie. She took an empty package of Salmon Treats from the wastebasket, and brings it to me when she wants a treat! Too funny, and this way after only 1 day with me.
Mary M says:
Friday, August 13, 2010 at 10:18pm
Great fun tonight got to add some additional reinforcement to some of the lessons we don’t play as often (i.e. hide-n-seek game, etc).
Was pretty hilarious with the face game – the first time I played this and my dogs bounced around totally aroused and totally confused (mama lost her mind again – if I could know what their thoughts were this would be my best guess
The first time they get about 2 reinforcements each and a bunch of unrewarded behaviors. So I let this one lye until today, I thought a little laps in thought might bring out the light bulb moment for them….and it did, tonight they were digging under my arms looking for my face….very fun, lots of laughs and easy reinforcement for them, tonight they both earned about 30 reinforcements for correct behavior with increased criteria during every mini session, with only a few unrewarded behaviors! And we played the other games in as well but only one rep, this one deserved more time as it was a struggle at first, so 3 reps tonight.
Will definitely incorporate this game into the days when we need to liven things up a bit, and with new puppies!
Mary
Linda says:
Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 2:09pm
My puppy loves the hide yer face game – and his hand touches are awesome now! My older lab has been tugging more and more as we play the games too, and she recalled off a rabbit today – thats a first!
Thanks Susan and the team – its great so far!
Maggie says:
Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 12:20pm
Susan, hopefully you will provide another e-course. I was on the list for this course but money got short. Well, I finally saved up enough of that precious good and am now impatiently waiting to try all the cool games that your students are mentioning in their blogs
Marianne says:
Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 8:37am
Susan and Web team… I don’t know what’s up but I can’t access anything for the course but this post. Not sure what to do and how much I’ve missed.
Jitka - KesyBu says:
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 4:46pm
Hi!
Any plans for a new recall e-course opening??? Need a little help with friend’s dog. I successfuly taught my dog not to run after birds, deers etc. (THANKS FOR THAT!!)
But now I have different dog – she was raised to chase and kill animals – cats, deers and even cows! (bullterier) At the age of 1,5 year my friend bought her (now she is 3yrs old) and he is not able to controll her.
Is the process of learning this “killer” dog not to chase and kill animals the same or are there some differences?
MaryR says:
Sunday, November 14, 2010 at 2:32pm
Hi I am enjoying reading the comments on the recall course. I could certainly benefit from it and am hoping that you will offer it again soon.
jerry Foster says:
Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 1:13am
I would like to have information on the online course on recall
Mariah Hinds says:
Monday, November 21, 2011 at 10:44pm
When is the next recallers enrollment? Will you please put me on the notify list?
Thanks