Winston Training at 11 weeks Oct 06

[GradySaxman08]

how does the clicker training work?

My sheltie looks indentical! very cute

[maddogagility]

@GradySaxman08 Hi, I use Clicker training to teach new behavours and fine tune skills later, then I move to using the Premack Principal (you do some thing for me, then I'll do something for you like a treat/toy play, praise etc). Clicker training is well known with tons of books and videos. The dog is conditioned to feel a 'joy' response called 'charging the clicker', then I apply the click and reward instead of praise for stuff they all ready know. Now it's ready to teach new things.

[theladybaltimore]

What a confident little guy!

[MegMolo]

aww i have a sheltie named wintons too!!!

[vojn1k3]

I agree with EliteLace. This is deffinately one of the better videos out there - actually demonstrating the method and technique into training a dog.

[diinIN]

Amazing work with such a young pup! Don't know how you were able to part with him--he's so cute.

[ludiru]

congratulations! you have a wonderful dog, and also, you train him very well!!!

[alexaLTK]

that's so cool, very smart!

p.s.: damn what a tiny little dog =]

[cesarblue]

were is the new videos of winston

[maddogagility]

Probably on his new moms camera.

Sorry - I don't own this pup anymore.

[sheltiebrat]

How is Winston doing these days?

[maddogagility]

He grew to big for the show ring, so I made some 1/2 brothers to him, that where born July/07. He is doing great with his new family in Vancouver B.C. His taking formal obedience with his new mom and making tons of new friends.

Thanks for asking.

[AaseLange]

Nice mood in this video, keeping things upbeat, small mistakes and all. A great foundation.

[EliteLace]

yes I liked this video. One of the better ones on youtube. many of the videos show us after the dog has been trained this was great.

[maddogagility]

Thanks EliteLace. I know what you mean.

Thanks for watching!

[shannonasbell]

Aww..I'm about to get a new sheltie pup. They are so smart!

[cookie17dough]

i just have one question. what is the tippy board for?? well you are a great trainer. so pationt and loving. i know you and your puppy will go far!

[maddogagility]

Hi Cookie,

Thanks for your positive comments and for watching Winston's video.

He was taught the tippy board for a few reasons. 1) to continue to teach him to interact with objects in a different way (IE not always nose/paw touching, 2)to give him confidence on moving items/flooring AND 3) to give him foundation skills for the teeter obstacle needed a little later on in agility.

Happy training!

[pinson3455]

Wow! I'm very impressed with how intelligent and well-trained this puppy is! I just got a sheltie myself. She's only 8 weeks. Do you think you can give me some tips on how to train her?

[perditap]

another beautiful training exercise! thanks -- this helps me with my puppy training :)

[toufeksian]

keep us updated, really nice!

[crazyshears]

Wow! What an awesome trainer you are, the patience and devotion you have really shows! I look forward to seeing more of Winston as he progresses. Thanks for sharing. Vanda