Pash - teeter-totter intro

Pash, this is the teeter-totter. Teeter-totter, Pash.

I decided that Memorial Day weekend would be a good time to introduce Pash to the teeter-totter. I admit, a large part of that decision was because I had Mom to help me set up the equipment and run the camera (thanks, Mom!). Total training time was about 6 minutes.

Notes:
The teeter-totter is incredibly squeaky because the metal bar it pivots on runs through a PVC pipe. We could grease the pipe, but then it would be very messy to deal with...so we just don't worry about it. Having an noisy teeter-totter for training is a plus in my book. And the plank is just 8' because that's what fits in our trailer.

Commentary:
In the first clip the table is set at 20" and pushed quite far underneath the end of the plank. I allowed for tip on both ends because I wanted to be able to click Pash for making the plank move a LOT.

In the second clip the table is still at 20" but has been pushed back to allow for more tip. The pink thing at the end is a small disc for Pash to target with his front paws. I have not yet trained a behavior for the end of the teeter-totter (it will either be 2o2o or a down/crouch at the very end) but this kept him in the correct general area.

In the third clip the table is set at 14" and we reversed the teeter-totter so that it will only tip "down".

Special thanks to Bailey for providing color commentary during the training session.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• dog
• agility
• clicker
• training
• Border
• Terrier

[dogagility123]

this video helped me a lot. my dog tends to be scared easily by loud noises, and this training technique would be perfect for her. thank you very much.

[JediKarolyNovh]

@dogagility123 You're welcome, and good luck!

[billie84105]

I just love this video. I especially love Pash's enthusiasm at about 1:05! the squeaking of the teeter makes this video even more enjoyable!

[JediKarolyNovh]

That was definitely the lightbulb moment for Pash. And this really IS the squeakiest teeter ever. I'm glad that you felt it added to the video rather than just being annoying. :)

[maykawishagilitylovr]

you got a great little agility dog on ur hands

[JediKarolyNovh]

Thanks...we're working on it!  Pash is easily overstimulated, so my biggest challenge is usually just keeping him calm.

[AgilityPaws]

Subbed LOVED this vid. sUb back?



[bearagilitydogluver]

very squeaky