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Date Posted: 06:16:55 12/29/03 Mon
Author: Jeff
Subject: Re: Puppy foundation
In reply to: Lisa Geller 's message, "Re: Puppy foundation" on 15:39:35 12/28/03 Sun

Hi Lisa,
The one thing I do know, is that the foundation training cant really be timed. Each dog is very different. Ive seen some dogs take a long time, others fly right by.

As far as jumps go, I wouldn't have them jumping anything of any hight right now... Their skelatal system isnt quite ready for that. BUT, you can have them practice the exercises, by having them do a little jump (say about a one foot wide board), and downing on the other side about a meter away. That way, they will have the understanding of jumping , then moving away from the jump for their return, since that is what they are going to have to do on that particular exercise.

As far as moving them from rag to tug, to leg sleeve... Only make that move when their heads are turning properly, their targeting is great, and they are biting with confidence. But, be prepared to hop backwards should you see any angst, or anxiety.

>Can I get some feeling on foundation training for mals
>approx 5 mo. What should they be doing at about this
>age. Seems the obedience is going slow (compared to
>my GSDs) they just don't seem to have any attention
>span. Bitework good - but I'm not sure on how/when to
>switch from rag to tug to leg sleeve. No jumps yet?

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