13-10-2010, 06:10
Hi,
I don't mind you using the English section, keeps my mind on its toes trying to find the correct words... :-)
I use different words on walks or around the house than in training, e.g. the "Hier" - at home I use "Come" - because I am too lazy to insist on the dog conducting the order properly, so if I say Hier my dog has to turn around on his paw, race toward me and sit in front straight. On "Come" he is allowed to sort of move himself in my direction and somehow sit in front or beside me. It's more laid back, he is still obedient and knows what is expected of him, and I do not have to reinforce 100% correct execution of my orders.
Same with "Platz", I do not use it at home, when I want him to just lie down and keep quiet somehow I use "Legen" and it's not too fatal if he decides to move around a little or get up at some point. "Platz", however, means "be tied to the ground and don't you move until I say so".
Regards
Sabine
I don't mind you using the English section, keeps my mind on its toes trying to find the correct words... :-)
I use different words on walks or around the house than in training, e.g. the "Hier" - at home I use "Come" - because I am too lazy to insist on the dog conducting the order properly, so if I say Hier my dog has to turn around on his paw, race toward me and sit in front straight. On "Come" he is allowed to sort of move himself in my direction and somehow sit in front or beside me. It's more laid back, he is still obedient and knows what is expected of him, and I do not have to reinforce 100% correct execution of my orders.
Same with "Platz", I do not use it at home, when I want him to just lie down and keep quiet somehow I use "Legen" and it's not too fatal if he decides to move around a little or get up at some point. "Platz", however, means "be tied to the ground and don't you move until I say so".
Regards
Sabine
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