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#5 ·
lookin pretty good so far. may i suggest you work on bite developement and proper head positions and worry about how high he is later. young dogs usually start low and, as their confidence builds they get higher.
 
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attitude said:
lookin pretty good so far. may i suggest you work on bite developement and proper head positions and worry about how high he is later. young dogs usually start low and, as their confidence builds they get higher.
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Thanks for the suggestions..That is very interesting about his early age reflecting where he is biting. I had not heard that. I will talk with the trainers about how his other areas are.I appreciate any advice or suggestions. I am truly green and am only concerned with him learning the correct way, so as not to have bad habits and have to try and relearn..

Sahrene
 
#7 ·
Great pics... How old is Ragnar?? If hes young and new to bite work the french linen on that leg might be to hard for him... Work with him with a jute potato sack in between training sessions if all they have is french linen there to work on his bite / grip at home. Its much easier for the dog to hold onto then the harder french linen...
 
#8 ·
Looks like the little guy has lots of drive!! good to see you out there with him learning and working, Pat yourself on the back! :wink: All i can say is the same as Cathy small dogs can bite high do not worry about that, proper bite devlopement is whats impt at this stage in the game
Great work
 
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PPBoxer said:
Great pics... How old is Ragnar?? If hes young and new to bite work the french linen on that leg might be to hard for him... Work with him with a jute potato sack in between training sessions if all they have is french linen there to work on his bite / grip at home. Its much easier for the dog to hold onto then the harder french linen...
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He is a year and does not have any problems with biting or getting a full bite. His only issue that I have heard from the trainer is him biting very low. When the leg sleeve is on he will go for the ankle..

Like in this pic he is trying to stick his knee out so that Ragnar goes a little higher but really Ragnar wants to go for the ankle first.
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So far the trainer has said only good things about his bite and drive but we have been only doing this portion for a couple months..I look forward to seeing his progress..

Like I said I appreciate any and all advice!!


Sahrene
 
#10 ·
Ragnar looks like he's coming along. Keep up the good work! I think if you keep working he'll get there. I enjoyed the ob pix as well.
 
#11 ·
From my understanding, often times the foot moves more than the leg, thus exciting their prey drive . . . towards the foot, which could cause a dog to bite that low. Try having the decoy stand with his foot firmly planted, but moving the top of the leg back and forth and see where Ragnar targets. Or even tucking the foot back and out of sight and just moving the shin and see where he targets from there.
 
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SisMorphine said:
From my understanding, often times the foot moves more than the leg, thus exciting their prey drive . . . towards the foot, which could cause a dog to bite that low. Try having the decoy stand with his foot firmly planted, but moving the top of the leg back and forth and see where Ragnar targets. Or even tucking the foot back and out of sight and just moving the shin and see where he targets from there.
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That could be part of it..I know in the one pic Marc was trying to tuck the foot behind but I could see how all the movement could be triggering that action..Very good point!! :D

Sahrene
 
#13 ·
You've gotten some good suggestions. Keep working hard. Alot of dogs don't like to "launch" into the bite in the beginning like they should. I think alot of times they are just being lazy. As long as your dog has the drive you should be able to over come this with the proper helper work.

It's about time you posted training pictures! :wink:
 
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Lisa said:
You've gotten some good suggestions. Keep working hard. Alot of dogs don't like to "launch" into the bite in the beginning like they should. I think alot of times they are just being lazy. As long as your dog has the drive you should be able to over come this with the proper helper work.

It's about time you posted training pictures! :wink:
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Thanks! I had a friend come out and send me a CD of these pictures..They are a big help to get another perspective..
Now I just need to get some video.. :D

Sahrene
 
#15 ·
Sahrene, may I ask where you got your vest? I am thinking about buying myself one for training. I think it would work better than my fanny pack and hold more stuff.
 
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Lisa said:
Sahrene, may I ask where you got your vest? I am thinking about buying myself one for training. I think it would work better than my fanny pack and hold more stuff.
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I got mine at sportsman guide It is a generic tactical vest but works great. Lots of pockets front and back. It was $29 bucks. Very well made..Should last a lifetime.. Also less expensive then the one's specifically made for dog training..LOL..

Here is the link

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=350905

Sahrene
 
#18 ·
oh, I am getting one

SagaandRagnar said:
Lisa said:
Sahrene, may I ask where you got your vest? I am thinking about buying myself one for training. I think it would work better than my fanny pack and hold more stuff.
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I got mine at sportsman guide It is a generic tactical vest but works great. Lots of pockets front and back. It was $29 bucks. Very well made..Should last a lifetime.. Also less expensive then the one's specifically made for dog training..LOL..

Here is the link

http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/cb/cb.asp?a=350905

Sahrene
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I have to get one of those. It has a secret pocket for guns or the really expensive treats!
 
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