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There is a lot of information that is exchanged between me (e-collar, my body language, etc.) and the dog (me reading the dog's body language, etc.). Many variables are taking into account each session as the program progresses from day 1 to day 14 to advance from on leash to off leash. Each dog is different even within each breed. The ability to adapt the learning process for each dog just comes with experience as a dog trainer. I've been training dogs for 15 years.

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It's best if you can feed when the dog has a period of time when they can rest afterwards. An example of an early morning schedule: wake, potty, short training session, feed and water, crate to rest / sleep. Thank you for watching.

All the puppies in my 2-week board and train are 6-months old or older. Six months of age is when formal training should be begin with an e-collar. I would recommend verbal marker training with a 3-month old (toys, praise, food) to capture the behavior you are wanting (loose leash walking). Starting in an environment that has no distractions and moving to more distracting environment as you have focus from your puppy. The most important gift you can give your puppy is socialization (imprinted between birth and about four months of age). I encourage families to focus on socialization because this period developmental in puppies prepares them for their future success. And, also recommend never any usage of dog parks except for controlled formal training exercises (distraction training). Thank you for watching!

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We had a great time and thank you for following Jinx's journey.

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Yep, she keeps me smiling. As herding dogs, Briard's are an independent thinking breed. I'm always waiting for the little twist to the exercise that she might add to make it her own. It's usually something goofy.

Lake Chatuge Dam Trail never disappoints regardless of the weather. Thanks for watching!

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I'm sorry, I don't have a book or website teaching hand signals for dogs. When I first started teaching hand signing along with the verbal for dogs I did some online research. There is as you mentioned not much literature on signals for dogs. I found a wealth of information, videos, photos to support learning American Sign Language. That is the foundation for going forward with developing signals for dogs. Here is one of the website that was helpful www.signingsavvy.com/ I utilized some of the American Sign Language "as is" and also adapted the existing American Sign Language to be supportive of holding a leash and a remote (I'm an e-collar trainer). Using two hands to sign is not possible holding a leash and a remote. I hold my leash and remote with one hand and sign with the other. It was not only important that I made-up signals for different words that were helpful to me holding a leash and remote; but, also helpful to my dog visually. The signal must be clear and concise from different angles for the dog. Simple is best. It would be wonderful if there was more information developed and shared on hand signals for dogs. Thank you for your comment.

She is growing over night by leaps and bounds! Thanks for watching!

Thank you! It is just a regular halter nothing fancy. I got it at a rescue thrift store. I like upcycling.

Ruby playing with Brie in puppy socialization videos. When you can't find her she is having her hair done. Thanks for watching!

I chose this breed for my lifestyle. Like many life choices one weighs the pros and cons and try to make the best informed decision. Also, like anything you try to do in life there are ups and downs. It’s been a journey to get a puppy. I chose a Briard because I was looking for a companion dog and a dog that would display good manners in my home, as well as out in public. As a companion dog, I like hiking in my beautiful mountain community. Also, there are many beautiful parks for walking. I’m looking forward to many happy hikes when she is older. I also wanted a puppy that I could start at the beginning so to speak with no existing behavioral problems. Health, to me, is very important. Genetically Briard are a healthy breed. In addition, I love all sizes of dogs but for hiking in the mountains a large breed like a Briard has some very good qualities. Thank you for watching!

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Thank you. Looking forward to helping you with your training goals.

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for following Cooper's journey.

I'm using my iPhone camera on a tripod. I take all the video by myself. I have the dog leash and remote for their e-collar in my left hand. I carry the tripod in my right hand. I do all of the video editing in Premiere Pro, all of the uploading to CZcams and Facebook and all of the dog training. Thanks for watching!

No, sorry I don't. Finn was from a rescue. Thank you for watching!

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I use SportDog equipment. I recommend the standard contact points (short ones) as poodles are a single coated dog. The contact points must be touching the skin. You can check with your finger under the contact point. If you can barely get the very tip of your finger under the point then it is tight enough.

"Follow is informal leash walking". You might use "Follow" while walking at a park, for example. "Follow" the dog can follow in front of you, behind you or to either side. It does not matter. What matters is (1) no tension on the leash (2) visually check-in with me (3) turn when I turn. "Heel" is the correct spelling instead of "Heal". The spell checker probably substituted the incorrect spelling. Happens all the time. "Heel" is a formal leash walking command. "Heel" you might use in a crowded urban environment to keep your dog close. "Heel" is a defined position in relation to the dog handler. The dog's shoulder is even with your left knee. The dog walks in this position when your feet are moving and the dog sits when your feet stop. The dog's cue really is the moving of your feet and the verbal of "follow" or "heel". I teach the dog sign language so you can drop out a verbal command and just sign to the dog. Sign language is good because as the dog ages sometimes they go deaf but yet you can still communicate with them. I hope this helps and thank you for watching!

Yes, the red poodle is mine. My Ruby is a standard poodle and is 5 years old.

Thank you for watching! I recommend that you seek a professional trainer to select training tools and a training program that work best with your coonhound. I customize (program) all e-collars in my program for each individual dog, as well as their daily training plan during the 2-week board and train program. There are a lot of variables that go into a successful train (with brand of e-collar being just one) and again highly recommend to work along side an experienced e-collar trainer who can answer all of your questions.

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I would recommend hiring a professional trainer to work with modifying her barking behavior. A trainer that has experience gaining focus around high distraction events. Also, recommend leadership evaluation and training for whoever may be walking your coonhound. It's a team effort to change behavior and realize success for all.

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