Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 I am interested to know what kinds of training have worked for others here....and why they are sure it works. I prefer traditional style training any day.... Which methods do you prefer and why??:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Hi there ... HAve added the poll properly for you at the top ... To add a poll when posting, simply tick the box at the bottom when you are creating the thread, then it will take you to create the poll afterward Anwyays .... Personally I prefer the personal touch... so voted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Thanks for the tip about using the POLLs...Ive never done it before....lol. Rock on...Im so glad Im not the only husky owner that prefers training my own dogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 voted I prefer training myself, although i've taken them to training classes but that's really to train me how to train them lol prefer working with them at home. Good idea for a poll, added to rep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Cool beans....I dont think that a husky should ever be in a training program that doesnt include the owner...and unfortunately there are so many programs these days that dont include the dog owners. This website is the only one I have seen in awhile that has owners that speak so positively about their homes and lives with huskies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 i am the same tradionaly home trainin for me too not that i have a choice there arent any trainers near me 2 take my giant puppy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted May 19, 2009 Report Share Posted May 19, 2009 Not sure exactly what you mean by 'traditional' training and 'out of home/dog whisperer' training? Do you mean, at home i.e. do it all yourself with no guidance from anyone (except maybe reading training books etc) and out of home i.e. going to obedience class or working one on one with a trainer? If so, I do both. I do training at home every day, but I also take my dogs to obedience club. I have worked one on one with trainers too, which is great if you want to work on your handling skills or for a behavioural problem. At the moment I am doing a one on one training package by distance, so I follow a written module, do all the training myself but send my trainer weekly video updates and he sends me feedback. This is great and a specialised type of obedience with our goal being to compete in a trial. I am doing it with my beagle, but I have done a similar thing with my husky and a lot of what I'm learning I'm using with him and it's great! I think every dog is different and there is no one training method that will suit everyone, going to obedience classes is great for socialisation and getting your dog to work and focus in what can be a high distraction environment. You also learn things that you wouldn't on your own. My husky has always enjoyed going out and being social so he really likes it. I agree with you that no dog should be trained without the owner being trained too (lol) - I'm not a fan of 'boarding and training' facilities for that reason. A good trainer knows that to get results they have to train the owner not the dog - it's all well and good if an experienced trainer can handle your dog but there is no point if they can't teach you to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sqwidge Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Same question as Bec... and i train Eika at home as well as 'out of home' at training classes, when on walks etc etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonic_Sibe Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Kiana and Ozzy are just trained day to day by myself and Sonia. They seem to be exceptionally well behaved and disciplined, so I guess it works for us. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberianandy Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 we do sukas traiing at home to although all so take him to training classes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jules dief taz tor Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 just do what i can with my 2, dont think i would chance them at a class, lol too bloody embarrising, but couldnt imagin sendin them away either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
innocenti Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Took NEO to puppy classes mainly for socialisation, other than that training done at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted May 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Oh sorry should have elaborated...lol What I mean by traditional is "common sense" style one on one style training...with a trainer guiding you and you training the dog. For the out of home/ dog whisperer stuff Out of Home: Most places now have goofy trainers that kennel and train a dog for 2 weeks to a month without owner. Dog Whisperer style: Stuff that is taken directly from the show by cesar milan, or given by a trainer that uses some variation of the same concepts. I actually prefer to train myself...because I have been working with dogs most of my life and most of it is simple...and I dont have an issue with group or one on one classes but I really like being involved and also I like to see what techniques are used on the dogs. I am finding that there are more and more training programs that claim to be the best but dont really ever guide the owner in the methods they use to train the dogs. I had a lady quote me several hundred dollars for 3 private training hours (after which she claimed my dog would do whatever I say), and my first thought was how rediculous it was since i only spent $120 or so and a week or so of time and got the results I wanted. I think its a waste of good money these days to hire some of the trainers out there, when it is so important to learn to handle your dog yourself...ya know? Not sure exactly what you mean by 'traditional' training and 'out of home/dog whisperer' training? Do you mean, at home i.e. do it all yourself with no guidance from anyone (except maybe reading training books etc) and out of home i.e. going to obedience class or working one on one with a trainer? If so, I do both. I do training at home every day, but I also take my dogs to obedience club. I have worked one on one with trainers too, which is great if you want to work on your handling skills or for a behavioural problem. At the moment I am doing a one on one training package by distance, so I follow a written module, do all the training myself but send my trainer weekly video updates and he sends me feedback. This is great and a specialised type of obedience with our goal being to compete in a trial. I am doing it with my beagle, but I have done a similar thing with my husky and a lot of what I'm learning I'm using with him and it's great! I think every dog is different and there is no one training method that will suit everyone, going to obedience classes is great for socialisation and getting your dog to work and focus in what can be a high distraction environment. You also learn things that you wouldn't on your own. My husky has always enjoyed going out and being social so he really likes it. I agree with you that no dog should be trained without the owner being trained too (lol) - I'm not a fan of 'boarding and training' facilities for that reason. A good trainer knows that to get results they have to train the owner not the dog - it's all well and good if an experienced trainer can handle your dog but there is no point if they can't teach you to do the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 Totally agree with you, Chewie. There are a lot of dodgy trainers out there who are all talk but can't deliver results. There is a lot of misinformation out there too. I don't 'get' boarding and training facilities and I would be VERY suspicious of any training that has to take place without the owner present - you wonder what it is they are doing to the dog that means they don't want you watching. A good trainer won't have any training secrets, they will explain each step of the training to you and will show you how to do it yourself. They won't do anything with your dog you are not comfortable with and they certainly will not tell you that you can't be part of the dog's training. All the reputable trainers and behaviourists I know can quite easily handle most dogs they see with minimal work, it's getting the owners to do the same that takes all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I couldn't send my dogs away to be trained, i'd need to go into rehab!! I think working with your dog on any level is important and essential to build up that special bond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siberian_wolf Posted May 22, 2009 Report Share Posted May 22, 2009 I dont like the idea of sending my boys away for training I would much prefer to be present when the training is being done as when you are present you get learn pack leadership and also tips on training that you can take away with you for future referance and you cant do that if you send them away. Also you have no guarantee of what your dog will be like when you send them away or how long they will be away, if the person knows what they are doing and what methods they use. I would much prefer to bet there so I can see exactly what they doing with my dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca_&_me Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 Wow...this is an older post...lol. Im surprised its still here on the forums...ROCK ON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Pack Leader: my advice is that every pack leader should be with their dog when it comes to training. Training is another type of bonding and roles are established in a timely manner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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