Re clicker training

[tamdream]

Hello, wonder if any of you can help me please one prob I'm not sure how to solve. my 11month old whippet x missy is really realy focased on my hand with food in or my bum bag and its a problem as shes jumping. a bit difficult to explain but hope someone understands what i mean and can advise how to stop it. she good and very quick at learning new things, dont want to do anything wrong to put her off as i love working with the clicker with both of my dogs one at a time. but im newish to using the clicker and would also like help with how to break things down ie shaping as i personaly find that difficult but do know what i want in the end but its putting the bits of moves into tiny bits at the start i have problem with.
realy hope someone is into the clicker and is better than me who can help.
please ask me anything that you might need to know about my 2 bitches missy and pip boarder collie.
thanks so much
ann
ps sorry about spelling and typing

[nick_j007]

Dog Training Overview | Karen Pryor Clickertraining

You might find some more specific guidance as above. The trouble with 'over treating' a dog is that it can become rather food obsessed. A dog needs to learn to be polite as well as work for food and so on, so we reach a balance with the dog.

Not sure without seeing, but maybe you are over click & treating? How about a few sessions without food and simply reinforce your approval with a bright and positive word such as 'Gooood!' and no food? Any jumping or excessive behaviour results in a less than pleased 'Ah-Ah!' or 'Nooo' if your dog responds to that? So it's about balance

Sincerely hope that helps you a little.

Keep up the good work!

Nick

[annecsmith09]

thanks! needed it too.