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Yes, one word commands are
always best to use rather than multiple word commands. Czar is obedience
trained and the word "down" means to lay down, so when I don't want him jumping
on me and tackling me outside, I was trained to wrap my arms around my body,
turn my back to him, and yell "off". He definitely understands this, and
does not confuse it with the "down" command.
"Come" is still a command that
is only recognized with selective hearing. If he is out "working" and
scaring off his imaginary friends that I cannot even see or hear, he is totally
oblivious to the word "come". If I use the word "come" to go bye-bye in
the truck, then he amazingly understands. Bright, bright boy.....and
who has who trained??????
Beth, Czar (Pyr) and Raisa
(Mal) in Rural Wisconsin
Thanks Terry, I'll try "off". I've
been saying "get down", but it's not very effective. Ombre knows
she isn't supposed to jump on me, but she reminds me of a little kid stomping
in a puddle of water: she knows she'll be scolded, but just can't resist the
fun of it.
After learning the Mini-Pin traits for
years, I shouldn't be surprised at the commonality of Pyr traits, but it never
ceases to amaze me that disconnected individuals within each breed have
so many recognizable habits and/or instincts.
We've had to start our own education all
over with the new breed. Our Mini-Pin is so much a part of our
daily lives and knows the routine of both voice and hand signals, that we
hadn't thought about dog training for awhile, except when hubby teaches
her a new trick once in awhile to be sure she's still "young". ;)
This group has been SO great for helping
us to better understand our Pyr pup; and hopefully, do a better job of
training and communicating with her. Let me take this opportunity to
thank each of you.
Nancy
www.hensteethandfroghair.com
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