@lenberttv the more you work it you can start increasing the distance. When you first start increasing the distance maybe have a helper close by to help. I start by sitting on the floor, then a chair, then standing and using my foot to cover the treats. Usually by the time I stand they understand what to do anyway. Work it with toys and food.
Two dogs, brother and sister, 1 year old. Zero impulse control for the boy, minimal control for the girl. Let's try it. Watched the entire video, went back and started at step 1. Took the girl 3 times before she caught on. Went to food on floor. A few more times, she caught on.
Went to the boy...took him a lot longer but he started to get it to the point we could move to on the floor. Will continue...
Their focus is so much better! I have high hopes for the future! Thanks!
I have a couple of question for you. I have just started with my two terriers, and it is working wonderfully. The problem is that they are scratching at my hand to get to the treat, leaving painful scratches on my wrist and hands (ouch!). Do I need to make sure 2 hold my hand in one position, or can I dodge the incoming paws? For how long should each "session" last? Can there be more than one "session" per day?
@ladykphoenix I just deal with the pain, they figure it out quick. it is so worth it for them to figure it out on their own. Just hold your fist still, when they back away open it. If they move toward it again, close. This is an awesome video demo. I feed my dogs their meals using IYC game. We work it on their calm place mat. Susan Garrett says five minute sessions several times a day is perfect, don't want the dog to become bored.
I attended a seminar today with Tracy Sklenar and it was awesome, we did these things. Thanks for this, it helps me to make better sense of my notes since we did so much and overwhelmed my brain.
My dog knows not to take food and will do the paw thing easily but how do you get them to keep their head still so the food stays on the nose to teach them to throw it and catch?
It's hard to write the steps to that but I'll give some hints. 1) approach dog's nose level not from up above his nose- straight toward him 2) I do #1 and just touch nose with treat then put in his mouth many repetitions . When he is anticipating this I just leave on his nose and give release work such as "ok". Hope this helps.
@myk9journey Thanks for replying. I can get to the point where the food is on his nose but either he moves his head before or after "ok", it falls and he eats it off the floor. I have tried a look up command to encourage him to throw it upwards but it just ends up on the floor anyway.
I'm interested in how you dealt with the Blooper - I realise you're not supposed to let the dog get the food but obviously it ~does~ happen, so were you trying to get the food back? Is that better than just ignoring it? (Not being critical here - genuine question as new to this).
Late getting back to you on this but if dog isn't like looking at the food when it drops, I'd go back a step, also only drop food where I can put my foot over it or my hand to indicate it's not available. There are times I make mistakes and then I just have to do more work :>)
yes, you can use anything -
jodycarly 18 hours ago
Does this kind of training affect other impulses/drives besides dropped food?
scottyboybc 20 hours ago
Thanks for the comments.
myk9journey 3 months ago
Great vid thanks!! -Lovely pup :)
hayleyndogs 3 months ago
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trollwarlord3 4 months ago
@ladyphoenix Wear leather gloves!
ServiceDogPartner 5 months ago
Hi! Got a question! how does this work if you are leaving the room? how would you train that? like distance for a "stay"??
lenberttv 7 months ago
@lenberttv the more you work it you can start increasing the distance. When you first start increasing the distance maybe have a helper close by to help. I start by sitting on the floor, then a chair, then standing and using my foot to cover the treats. Usually by the time I stand they understand what to do anyway. Work it with toys and food.
bravescatz 5 months ago
Cute, Smart puppy :)
tristansmom982000 8 months ago
Two dogs, brother and sister, 1 year old. Zero impulse control for the boy, minimal control for the girl. Let's try it. Watched the entire video, went back and started at step 1. Took the girl 3 times before she caught on. Went to food on floor. A few more times, she caught on.
Went to the boy...took him a lot longer but he started to get it to the point we could move to on the floor. Will continue...
Their focus is so much better! I have high hopes for the future! Thanks!
SerenityFL 9 months ago
I have a couple of question for you. I have just started with my two terriers, and it is working wonderfully. The problem is that they are scratching at my hand to get to the treat, leaving painful scratches on my wrist and hands (ouch!). Do I need to make sure 2 hold my hand in one position, or can I dodge the incoming paws? For how long should each "session" last? Can there be more than one "session" per day?
ladykphoenix 11 months ago
@ladykphoenix I just deal with the pain, they figure it out quick. it is so worth it for them to figure it out on their own. Just hold your fist still, when they back away open it. If they move toward it again, close. This is an awesome video demo. I feed my dogs their meals using IYC game. We work it on their calm place mat. Susan Garrett says five minute sessions several times a day is perfect, don't want the dog to become bored.
bravescatz 10 months ago
This is great! My Aussie pups are 13 weeks old and really need impulse control!
kaeseb 1 year ago
Thanks for demonstrating all the impulse control games. Love the blooper at the end! :)
spotonk9s 1 year ago
I attended a seminar today with Tracy Sklenar and it was awesome, we did these things. Thanks for this, it helps me to make better sense of my notes since we did so much and overwhelmed my brain.
bravescatz 1 year ago
My dog knows not to take food and will do the paw thing easily but how do you get them to keep their head still so the food stays on the nose to teach them to throw it and catch?
EightPaws4Hoof 1 year ago
@EightPaws4Hoof
It's hard to write the steps to that but I'll give some hints. 1) approach dog's nose level not from up above his nose- straight toward him 2) I do #1 and just touch nose with treat then put in his mouth many repetitions . When he is anticipating this I just leave on his nose and give release work such as "ok". Hope this helps.
myk9journey 1 year ago
@myk9journey Thanks for replying. I can get to the point where the food is on his nose but either he moves his head before or after "ok", it falls and he eats it off the floor. I have tried a look up command to encourage him to throw it upwards but it just ends up on the floor anyway.
EightPaws4Hoof 1 year ago
My dog is really going to benefit from this exercise!
rebelcowgirl2007 1 year ago
I'm interested in how you dealt with the Blooper - I realise you're not supposed to let the dog get the food but obviously it ~does~ happen, so were you trying to get the food back? Is that better than just ignoring it? (Not being critical here - genuine question as new to this).
NormyPie 1 year ago
@NormyPie
Late getting back to you on this but if dog isn't like looking at the food when it drops, I'd go back a step, also only drop food where I can put my foot over it or my hand to indicate it's not available. There are times I make mistakes and then I just have to do more work :>)
Good luck
myk9journey 1 year ago
nice video but how about we put you in a crate shut the door and see how you feel? im strongly against keeping dogs in a cage,unless house training.
666Angelfuck 1 year ago
@666Angelfuck It's called 'living in a house'.
NormyPie 1 year ago
@NormyPie really? i would have to say a house is a bit bigger than a little crate.
666Angelfuck 1 year ago
look forward to watching the advanced one and any of your vids :-D
buddbb 2 years ago
awesome!!!thank you so much!!!
buddbb 2 years ago
What a fantastic video! The commentary and the variations really helped me understand the concepts. Expertly done, and fun! Thanks.
knoxtnusa 2 years ago 2
Thank you, Jody is a great girl!!
jodycarly 2 years ago
that takes time, and lots of it.. well done Jody.
dogtraining101today 2 years ago
Love this video. Thank you for making it! :-)
rogersmmr 2 years ago
5* and a favorite. :-)
AnimalWalk 2 years ago
This is an area I need to work on with my dog, mostly for the 'outside' impulse control. Thanks for making this.
tehrenberg 2 years ago
wonderful!
jesirose2 3 years ago
Thank-you!! Great video.
agilitybc 3 years ago
This sounds like a great game to play with my foster dog, Sukie, who needs to work on her impulse control!
ChillyAndClover 3 years ago
Watch for the advanced version of It's Yer Choice coming after the 1st.
jodycarly 3 years ago
This is great! Love the "Oops! Dropped the food!" section!
Misa212 3 years ago
it's a great exercise!
DerbyGoesFast 3 years ago