Setting up the runaway problem: the toy hand-off. Edna has made it clear that she prefers her floppy disc over other toys. David was that day's volunteer. (I think he must have spied a squirrel in this shot ...) David runs away, teasing Edna with her toy. I hold Edna, asking her "Where is he? … Continue reading Puppy SAR training in photos
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After the dog or puppy is very focused in the first runaway exercises and doesn't slow down or get distracted, we start the real scenting problems. In the very first runaways, the dog is let go to run after the volunteer as soon as he/she tucks behind a tree or other object. As soon as … Continue reading Real SAR training begins
These are the activities I have worked on in my first 24 hours with my border collie puppy Edna: housebreaking. I have either my eyes on her, or she is locked in her crate. She gets a treat and hears the command "potty" when she goes outside. This is time consuming - when awake and … Continue reading Puppy’s First Days
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