Millie does clicker

by Guest Sun Feb 01 2015, 20:38

This is sessions 2 & 3 of Millie's clicker training. The first session was just teaching her the target.

She's never been happy having things over her head - she will hide under the kitchen table when she sees her coat and we can't have a chilly Millie. She also ran away from me dusting with a feather duster (an uncommon sight, I'll grant you), so it's time to reach for the clicker.

I love the yaps at the end Laughing

by **Sara n Ozzy** Sun Feb 01 2015, 21:17

Aww what a clever girl

by Hannah&Michael UK Sun Feb 01 2015, 21:35

She is absolutely gorgeous, is she a cross or? Shes is so pretty what a gorgeous dog you have!

by Guest Mon Feb 02 2015, 08:07

We understand that somewhere in there is GSD, but there's probably another breed or two lurking. Her mum is Roxy, who looks like this:

http://www.rspcaessex.org.uk/roxy11953.html

It's unlikely we'll keep her - she's a foster pup - but I think my husband's resolve is weakening.

by Hannah&Michael UK Mon Feb 02 2015, 14:14

Shes gorgeous wish I had room for another one but 4 is enough haha, her mum has great markings as well there both very pretty dogs, well done for fostering btw, and hopefully ay because she is gorgeous, if I was you id of fell in love with her wouldnt want to take her back haha,

by **Mia05** Mon Feb 02 2015, 14:33

Without you liz some of these dogs dont have the chance they deserve i seen the picture but wouldn't let me view the video hope you carry on your good work.

by **Bane** Thu Feb 12 2015, 22:57

She is such a clever girl! Smile

Is the ball on a stick a favourite toy? Or something you start clicker training with to then use as a prop to help with other tasks?

by Guest Fri Feb 13 2015, 08:05

It's a clicker target. You can take the ball off if you want, and it's telescopic so you can make it longer or shorter.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201110361852?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Where it's proving really useful for Millie is in persuading her to go places she's not sure of. As soon as she sees the target she relaxes as she knows what to do. We've got our 2nd hydro session this morning and I'll take it with me as she's not sure about that wet stuff yet!