 Update
Well, At the advise of some (capt noonie) I have stopped giving treats freely for no reason. He was used to coming to my hand for a treat when I held it up so I have used that in my favor he comes thinking there is a treat but instead he simply praised like crazy with love and hugs. Im sure he feels cheated LOL but it is progress because now I can put my hand up like Im holding a treat and call his name and he comes.
still working on the "sit" trick not sure how to accomplish it I did try the treat and bringing it up to see if he would sit but instead of sitting he just jumped up so maybe I wasnt doing it right.as I said before he waits very well to be fed. he actually goes to the bedroom doorway to wait while I fix his meal, then when I go to the bowl he moves to the living room and stays until I come out of the bedroom then he does in.
I want him to walk next to me on a leash I think my problem there is that when we walk I let him take the leash as far as it will go, (we have no traffic) but my fear is that sometimes he pulls hard and gags and I have read allot on here about collaps trachea not sure if the 2 are connected but made me think it was. if there is advise on this I would appreciate it.
Looked into the training class I had mentioned it is NOT cheap and I am NOT rich so I guess I am going to have to be it for now. |