Thanks everyone for your advice. I tried it the way yorieagility recommended. I practiced with him for 2 sessions, about 15 minutes at a time, so that he wouldn't lose to much interest. He wasn't doing so hot. So I decided that I would wait 'til the next day for the next session. So the next day, I go to practice with him and my boyfriend blurts out "I taught him that today".
My boyfriend knew that I was trying to teach him that, so he decided to practise with him while I was at work, and apparently Deegan caught on!!!
I was so happy. Julien demonstrated with Deegan and he was awesome!
Julien would back up about 15 feet or so, and Deegan would actually stay!! He said the key was to use something he really likes as a treat. I was using liver bits, and he does like them. But Julien tried it with cheese, which Deegan doesn't get much of - so, we found our magic treat!!!
I am so happy. Thanks for the encouragement! My boys are the best! |