One of the training tools Sammy’s trainer advised was a vibrating collar set at the very lowest vibrate setting. I have tried using it with varying degrees of success. A couple days ago, I took Sam on his normal walk to the park. Once we got there, I put on the e collar and we practiced three basic commands, come, sit and paw. He performed these many times like a rock star. I was so impressed.
The following day, we went for the same walk. I thought I would encourage good habits, and try the same thing we did the day before. But this time, he decided he didn’t want to go to the park. I think he didn’t want to train.
Once we were almost to the park, he decided to brake and just stay in a sit position. I did what the trainer recommended and moved in a circle around him. He pulled back further and managed to pull himself out of a pretty tight collar.Â
Sammy then decided to take off running back the way we came. I called to him and he just kept going. Finally, I called out “sit,” which is his best command and he sat while I ran up next to him. I have to say that I was disappointed. He didn’t listen at all.
After this episode, I did not want him to think that he won, so we headed back to the park to train. He followed me around close so that it was difficult to get any distance to get him to do any commands.Â
Soulful Escapes
This has happened to me before and the trainer had suggested I throw a ball or a treat to get the distance between us so we could practice. Sammy is not food motivated so I knew that would not work. IÂ got a big ball out of my backpack and threw it and he completely ignored it.Â
We headed back to the house after this. He did heel very well all the way back. I think he felt bad. I guess I just have to keep trying. Maybe it would be best to not train every time? Or is consistency better?
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