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Originally Posted by SSMY1LE
I have done extensive work with (SAR) dogs over the years. My present one is a Belgian Malinois. These guys are amazing to work with, even better than shepards.
Here is some helpful training tips:
There are five key words that are useful in teaching communication and cooperation
between you and the dog you are training. They are “Yes”, “Uh-Uh”, “Good Dog”,
“Okay” and “Free”. The first three words listed are Verbal Markers. The fourth word,
“Okay” is used as a release word; allowing the dog to cease the action commanded. The
fifth word, “Free” is a signal to the dog that the training session is over and they can now
do as they please.
Verbal Markers are specific words that are used to ‘mark’ the exact moment in time that
the dog has exhibited either a desirable, or undesirable, behaviour. The most commonly
used Verbal Markers are “Yes” and “Uh-Uh”. The word “Yes” is used to signal the exact
moment that the dog has performed the correct behaviour, and thus earned reward. The
phrase “Uh-Uh” is used to signal unwanted behaviour. Once I’ve given this negative
marker I then ask the dog to do something that will earn praise or reward; thereby
redirecting his actions to desirable behaviour.
Verbal Markers and Key Words are beneficial to use in training as they help to create a
mutually understood language between dog and human. This facilitates understanding
and thus aids in training, which lessens conflict by reducing miscommunication.
Moreover, knowledge of Verbal Markers makes training and behaviour modification
quick and easy for both dog and human.
The third word I routinely use, as noted above, is “Good Dog”. I use this to encourage the
dog, and to elicit the continuation of the action(s) that he is doing until he hears the
release word, “Okay”, or the correct marker “Yes”. Regardless of the marker used, the
dog has earned reward, or access to resources. The fourth key word in your mutually
understood language is “Okay. This is the word I use that means - job done. It is a release
from doing what you have asked and a signal that they have earned reward and/or desired
resources. Lastly, the word “Free” is a signal to the dog that the training session is over
and they may now do as they please.
In my training practice I use the above noted words as Verbal Markers to convey
information. These words are used to quickly and easily identify desired and undesired
behaviours; to elicit continued action of a desired behaviour until given the release word;
and lastly to signal the end of a training session.
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Very good info, thanks. What is the difference between NO and Uh-Uh?
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Originally Posted by blake-b
I've got two at home that will both will be 7 years old this summer. They are not related we just happened to get them at the same time. The male is very active and needs a lot of exercise or he gets antsy. The female just wants to lay around and be petted. Neither of them have read the Wikipedia entry about them being good guard dogs... they have no idea they are GSD.
What are you trying to train to or not to do? Mine know the following words/commands:
-sit
-lay down
-in (come in from outside)
-out (go to the door to go out)
-potty (used after going out)
-crate (means: "go to crate" for male {he will chew on things if left alone}; "go to room" with crate for female {she doesn't chew on things}).
-Bed (go to bed, they sleep in a bedroom depending on who goes to bed first boys, wife, or myself)
-Male knows what "kong" means (his toy)
They are also trained to lay down and wait for their food bowls to be sat in front of them and won't eat until you say "take it."
Nothing spectacular but everyone seems impressed with how well the CAN mind if they want to.
Growing up, all we ever had were GSD. My wife got a retired Greyhound racer rescue (my current avatar) and I have fallen in love with them as well. It didn't take her very long at all to catch on to the "lay down and wait to eat."
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I will want all of the above, but at this point all im trying to do is potty train, and stop the attacks from behind as i walk haha! I have been relentless on watching and NO!!! and praise and treats. It's been 2 weeks and still feels like the 1st day. He will potty outside then 5 min later in the house.
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Originally Posted by snarky
i have two chocolate labs. 10 year old female always shy and well behaved and an 18 month old male who is wild. complete opposites.
my vet says the pup should calm down by age 5. lol. he is nuts.
good looking pup you got there. good luck.
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Thanks, and yeah i love Labs as well. I will get another someday, but wanted a German Shepard at this point.