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* Always release your dog from
the box with a verbal cue; never
let him leave the box on his own
accord. OK, release, free, and
break, are just a few examples of
release words you might choose.
* Make sure the box is the "best
place on earth." Box work should
always be a fun exercise for both
dog and handler.
Introduce the Spot Box
Once your dog can go into the box
with you close by and not moving,
and stay in the box until you release
him, you can go to the next step.
Adding Distance
Now we want the dog to understand
that he can go to the box, stop with
all feet inside, and wait for his release no matter where you are in
relation to the box. You are not moving in this step.
* Start one step away from the
spot box instead of being next
to it and give your dog his "spot"
cue. At this point we don't care
if your dog goes to the box and
turns and looks at you, we just
want him to go into the box with
all four feet and stop. If he moves
around in the box, that is okay,
as long as they stays in the box.
If you did your feed pan homework
and your dog understands he has
four feet, getting him to understand
that he goes into the box is usually
easy. You do it the same way you
shape any other behavior. Here are
some tips to remember while you're
shaping:
* You need to be able to give
your dog information when he
is right-a "yes" or a click-as
well as when he is not quite
right-an "oops" or another word.
The word is not intended to be a
correction, just information that
he isn't on the right track. If you
give your dog information, he can
learn and think.
* Start close to your dog and
the box. You are not moving in
this step.
* Once your dog consistently offers
going into the box without stepping on the PVC or hanging over
it, name the behavior. I use "spot,"
but you can choose whatever
word you want: mark, touch, and
hit it, are just a few examples.
* Gradually increase how long you
have the dog stay in the box before
releasing him with his verbal cue.
* Remember: always release your
dog from the box.
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* If your dog steps out of the box,
just say "oops" or use whatever
marker word you have chosen.
Keep this positive! We want the
dog to want to learn what he is
doing wrong and think about how
to fix it for himself. We don't want
to "mechanically" put him back
in the box; what I mean by that
is using your body pressure to
make him put all four feet back
in the box.
* Encourage your dog to think!
* Work up to being able to send
your dog to his "spot" from many
different angles, and from both
sides of your body.
* Gradually add more distance between you and the box until you
can start from about 15 feet way
or so.
* During this stage, always release
your dog from the box to come
back to you for his reward.
The next step is for you to start
moving.
Adding Handler Movement after
the "Spot"
We now have a dog that understands to go into the box, get all four
feet in, and wait until you release
him from a distance.
* Go back in close to the box and
give your "spot" cue. Once your
dog is in the box, take a step
forward to put yourself in motion.
As you step, watch your dog. We
want the dog to stay in the box.
* If your dog starts to come out give
your marker word for an incorrect
attempt in a gentle voice. Once he
is back in the box, give him a "yes"
and try to take a step again. As
you step, watch your dog. If you
see him start to move, give your
"oops" again. Don't mechanically
put him back in the box, let him
figure it out. Think of this stage just
like teaching your dog a stay.
* Gradually increase your distance
from the box and take more
steps after your dog is in the
box until you can send him to
the spot box from anywhere and
move around while he waits for
his release.
* During this stage vary between
going to your dog and treating
him, and releasing him to come
back to you for his treat.
Adding Handler Movement before
the "Spot"
Now we are ready to try moving with
the dog. I find this is the hardest
step and takes the most time and
patience from you! This step gets
your dog to be able to think while
both of you are in motion.
* Start about 5 feet or so from the box.
* As you send your dog to the box,
keep moving on the same path.
Start at a walk rather than trying
to run.
* Again, as you move, if your dog
wants to come out of the box
give your "oops" or chosen marker word. You will need to stop
while he corrects himself then
take a step again.
* Gradually increase your speed
as you run parallel to the dog.
* Gradually work until you can continue to move past the box while
your dog collects and stops with
all four feet in the box.
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