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Old 06-22-2008, 11:04 AM   #7 (permalink)
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The posted sheet didn't list why I missed points, just that I did. The ring was running behind, so I didn't go try to get an explanation. I imagine it was a few points for a tight leash once, and a few for dog impeding progress. He bumped me a lot.

I taught his finish right by playing a version of Kim's "getitgetitgetit" game. I'd call him to front, have a treat in my right hand holding it under my thumb so he could see it and get a taste. (Also works with a super duper toy!) Then I would let him notice the treat and squeal "Wonder Around! get it-get it-get it!" Switch the treat to your left hand behind your back and lure him to heel. Keep repeating "get it" excitedly and quickly until he gets to heel position, then "Good AROUND!" I then spit a treat to get him focused on my face. Just use like...a gummy bear or something if you don't like bait in your mouth. Wonder looooves candy.

Wonder is a big thinker and anticipates, so eventually I just faded the "get it" and gave him the command. The first time you fade, it can be tough. Use a verbal marker or a clicker to help him know that what he did was perfect! The treat luring turns into the hand motion. Eventually I made the treat in my right hand either a piece of lettuce or a bottle cap, something he could care less about. He knew the good stuff came from my face, so he would whip around and then look up. Good luck! Let me know if you need any clarification.

Also, if vegas isn't doing anything in a hurry, you may not have the right motivation. He needs something he flips out for. Try Easy Cheese, the spray cheese in the can, Wonder loses his brain over easy cheese. We always shape behaviors with easy cheese because it causes him to be motivated enough to think. I have to be super quick with that clicker though, he's a nut!
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