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Blue Mountains Dog Training Club

Locality: Wentworth Falls, New South Wales

Phone: +61 425 213 179

Address: Matcham Avenue 2782 Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bmdtc.com

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25.01.2022 General Dog Training You cannot read the book over the weekend and have a trained dog come Monday morning. Here is an article that takes you through general tra...ining principles in a very clear and simple fashion. Is a bit repetitive; but the slower and longer you read the more you will benefit. It also gives link to specific Recall Training. Again slightly boring; but essential good stuff. It avoids technical jargon but I very much endorse the comment that "Commands" should be replaced with the concept of "Cues". Unfortunately our Club is called an "Obedience Club" dog obedience went out with button up shoes. We need a name change to "The Persuasive Dog Club" Keep Smiling PS I am emphasising training the dog to a "Routine" - the article refers to "automatic recall response" that I would call the "Recall Routine".

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18.01.2022 Some Reading for Serious Thought

17.01.2022 Dogs & Temperament I come from the very old school of discipline. You tell children what to do and expect them to do it. You tell dogs what to do and you force ...them to do it. My first dog in Australia was a Golden Retriever a lovely compliant and gentle dog. He taught me to change my attitude and try working with the dog let us both be happy and enjoy. When I lost Julius I had a long gap without a dog. My next dog was a Dalmatian; picked by pot luck on the basis of strong temperament and self confidence we were well matched and he was a wonder dog. The introduction of Positive Reinforcement when Dai Baby was about 4 years old; was a complete rethink for me a big challenge to my temperament a culture revolution. I got a new Dalmatian pup Yasmin when Dai was about 9 years old. I realised the two dogs were quite different but I did not realise just how different until I lost Dai and Yasmin was on her own. With the two dogs together we could go anywhere and no problem. Walk on the Corso at Manly; tails wagging as everybody wanted to stroke and say G'day. When I lost Dai it became very apparent Yasmin's bonding was more to Dai than to me. I could not walk her down Katoomba Street without she would have the tail tucked tight under her legs and be apprehensive of every person getting out of a car or a door closing. At 3 years old; I spent 9 months acclimatizing her to us being on our own in crowded places. It is a long time since she overcame the problem; she now wags her tail but can revert to apprehension. She is a very good dog, but has turned out to be far too possessive now I have a new dog. In my absence Yasmin and Otto are great mates, play most of the time and I could not ask for them to have a better relationship. Otto was picked to the best of my ability for temperament with great advice from his breeder. I think I have got in Otto exactly what I wanted; a self confident independent dog that may come good if I am up to the challenge. I want to do something with Yasmin; Otto just disengages and watches quite content. I want to do something with Otto and Yasmin is most unhappy; whinges and whines and will not stay where I tell her to stay. We talk about dogs learning Yasmin at 11 years old is still full of energy and tries every angle possible to get between me and Otto and she is very persistent with it. I have come to the conclusion that females are much more attentive and desiring to please than the male; but they are also very demanding of your attention. Otto is a very 'Cool', laid back sort of guy with plenty of energy; but why bother if somebody else is going to do it. Yasmin is highly competitive; Otto says "She'll be right Mate". You want Otto's attention "Hang on a minute; I'll just check this out". See more

12.01.2022 A note of CAUTION Facebook does NOT reflect CLUB POLICY. When at the Club you are required to comply with Club Policy as set down in writing and as per the Official website www.bmdtc.com Facebook is for the free exchange of interesting articles, photographs, comment and information between members. Members train their own dogs and facebook information may assist; but that is for private training only; not for training at the Club. The Club has approved member's unofficial and free use of facebook, so please make use and be involved. Currently; our facebook is public so ALL are invited to comment.

11.01.2022 PLEASE CONSIDER I lend you a dog from the RSPCA kennel. You and the dog are together with no lead in a fenced compound. You are allowed to make friends and play for 30 minutes. You then leave the dog to return on another day.... On the next occasion you return to train the dog. I give you a tummy bag full of delicious treats; no lead or collar.. Assume you are gagged; you cannot use your voice. You have to train the dog to achieve sit, drop, stand and a 5 second stand stay. Also the dog likes to walks beside you and comes when wanted. Let's say you have 30 or 45 minutes to achieve this. If you can easily achieve this with confidence and pleasure then you know what Positive Reinforcement is all about; and you have no need for all the technical jargon used by Professional Behaviourists. At the end of the session; you will not have a trained dog, but if you repeat the session over and over you will have a trained dog. The dog over time will acquire automatic responses to your body actions or hand signals and now, for your own benefit and convenience, you can remove the gag and associate words with desired responses. I emphasise using words is for your convenience, the dog much prefers body language. If the dog is out of sight or not paying attention to you, first call the dog with a whistle or by name (if you are still gagged; clap your hands). If the dog is reluctant to be involved use a "Play Bow". If you cannot easily and joyously achieve the above then you must find a means to teach yourself about Positive Reinforcement as it is the best and quickest way to achieving a great and willing mate. See more

05.01.2022 You can donate dog accessories, tinned food, etc to homeless animals at the RSPCA Wishing Tree (see below)...

03.01.2022 After Exercise and Swimming 5 minutes later; the old dog asks "What's Next?" Dalmatians only moult once per year problem is it lasts for 12 months: especially after swimming.

01.01.2022 Heeling Obedience Turns With all about turns you should try to return on the same line and not walk a small circle. Left turns and left about turns need some pr...eparation, they are not easy. The right about turn is relatively easy and you need to keep the dog as close as possible. To keep the dog close you can put gentle tension on the lead just before starting the turn; you could lure the dog close with left hand or you can verbally tell the dog to come in close. The video gives a diagram of suggested foot work; simply pause or stop the video to examine the diagram. I suggest you go 'Full Screen'. For beginner dog's step 3 swing your left foot into position. Step 4; you simply reverse your right foot on the same spot to face in the opposite direction. Practice without your dog. We assume the dog follows the left foot; BUT .... on step 3 be sure to turn your hips and your shoulders. It has been established many dogs actually follow the shoulder movement. See more