How long

[Bailey+Ralph]

Ok, so i can't get Bailey to our closest Obedience classes as i don't drive and we live pretty much in the middle of no-where.

He is 16 months old now and could really do with some Basic training.

I don't think that i could afford a Trainer to come here :(

So this is what i am going to do..........I am going to get a really great book and set aside some time each day to train him myself :D

Just 2 questions

1: How long each day should i use for Training?

2: When i walk him and it isn't "Training time" do i still stick to the training schedule? (b/c if i do it would take forever to walk :D).

[SummerRiot]

Every walk should be a "training time" walk - BUT in incrimints! :)

What I did with Riot was, then he was puppy as a pup.. I'd take maybe half a block of "training to heel" stuff and then WHEN he was being good he could be a goofy puppy again, then we'd start again on the heel. Now he knows how to behave properly on his leash.

Every puppy class I've been to were an hour long, but condensed down so its consistant training I'd say they were only 25min? 20min?
Definately take time out for play time ONLY when hes being good though, or you'll enhance the unwanted behaviour.

[Bailey+Ralph]

Thanks Summer :)

[Roxy's CD]

I work with my guys probably 2 or 3 times a day, for about 10-15 minutes each. It doesn't really seem like work though, they usually just get a lot of treats. I don't have a backyard so we just mainly work on heeling/sits/downs/ and prolonged stays..

When we go on walks they have to "heel" the whole way to the park. This doesn't neccessarily mean they have to be in "heel" position the whole time, but they're not allowed to stop and sniff and they are definitely not allowed to pull. Then we we get to the park, they are let loose, and back to "heeling" for the walk back.

If you don't let Bailey off leash do what Summer said. But regardless of how well he's heeling, the whole walk he should not be allowed to pull.

IMO there are two types of heeling. The strict show version, right at your side loose leash head up no sniffing. And of course the looser version. As long as the lead isn't tight and your not stopping to sniff it's ok. I would switch between just the "looser" version and allowing him to stop and sniff if you don't let him off leash to run around.

[misticaleclipse]

Does he know anthing like sit? Charlie has not had any classes yet either, but I taught him sit myself pretty easily and now every time we cross the street he needs to sit and wait till i say its okay before we cross. I found it was a good thing both for safety and training reasons.

[Bailey+Ralph]

Does he know anthing like sit? Charlie has not had any classes yet either, but I taught him sit myself pretty easily and now every time we cross the street he needs to sit and wait till i say its okay before we cross. I found it was a good thing both for safety and training reasons.

Yes he knows sit, stay,fetch,wait,come
He will sit for a road, but if he doesn't have his Halti on he will just take me for a walk.
I know that the Halti does work wonders, however it is just a quick fix, rather than a solution.

Also, any advice on stopping him from jumping all over my quests? :D

[Roxy's CD]

Well, first I'd try just firmly saying "off", telling him to sit, and then treats and praise.

That didn't work with my guys, so I had to put a leash on them. I say firmly "OFF!", and then I'd watch them closely. As soon as they were just about to jump up, I'd give a quick leash correction, with "off!" and as soon as they sat, or didn't jump they got a reward.

Caren, have you tried the "walk the other way" method yet?

[gaddylovesdogs]

For walking nicely on the lead, try the turn around method. Have him on a regular buckle collar and lead, and if he pulls, say, "nope!" and immediately turn and walk the other way. You have to do this consistently. He'll soon realize that when he pulls, he doesn't get anywhere, he just turns around and walks the other way, and back and forth, and back and forth, over and over again. But if he doesn't pull, he keeps walking.

As for the jumping, I'd try telling him to "sit" BEFORE he jumps up. He's running to you, ready to jump up...say, "sit!". Or you could try turning around when he comes to jump up, and ignoring him until he's behaving nicely.