Cocker Bitch- Sit and down

[danielt 1]

Hi, I'm after some advice - help in training my cocker bitch.

 

I've had my cocker bitch for about 8 weeks now, she's 8 months old. She's very timid, clingy and would jump in you pocket if she had the chance.

 

1. She'll sit on command when off the lead, when playing with the tennis ball i get her to sit, once sat i'll throw the ball, returns it end of. When on the lead walking getting her to sit on command is very tough, she'll look up as to say "what you want". I give a little tap on her back end and she usually sit

 

2. Down command - as in lie down. I've only brought this command in this week to i guess early days yet. When i say "down" she look up again as to say "what you want". I then push down on her shoulder area, to push her down in the lie position. Once down i give a little praise, good girl and all that.

 

Any other adivce....

 

[lurcher lass 9]

Hi, I'm after some advice - help in training my cocker bitch.

 

I've had my cocker bitch for about 8 weeks now, she's 8 months old. She's very timid, clingy and would jump in you pocket if she had the chance.

 

1. She'll sit on command when off the lead, when playing with the tennis ball i get her to sit, once sat i'll throw the ball, returns it end of. When on the lead walking getting her to sit on command is very tough, she'll look up as to say "what you want". I give a little tap on her back end and she usually sit

 

2. Down command - as in lie down. I've only brought this command in this week to i guess early days yet. When i say "down" she look up again as to say "what you want". I then push down on her shoulder area, to push her down in the lie position. Once down i give a little praise, good girl and all that.

 

Any other adivce....

 

 

what a pretty lil dog

 

sounds like your doing well considering you've had her 8 weeks, good on you

 

i would reccommend to do the recall and stop/wait command for safety reasons,

 

sounds like when training her you should use the tennis ball as a reward, my first dog would liturally crawl accross the floor for the sake of his ball, whilst she's on the lead, hold the ball as you would normally and ask her to sit, reward by giving her a quick play, gradually make the ball less obvisios but still reward her with it, ie work towards having the ball in your pocket and asking her to sit, when she does take the ball out and reward her by throwing bouncing etc

 

enjoy your training mate, you can never over train your dog, but mostly just enjoy being with your dog

 

hope this helps mate lurcher lass x x x

[rickyspringer 15]

she's stunning mate, just take your time, doa lot of controlled play, you don't wat to seem pushy, you want the younger to be your best pal, with the sit on the lead, hover your palm above her and she should sit naturally as she does say the command and lots of praise, also with down use usaully put some cheese or ham in my hand when in the garden or house, rest it flat on the floor with my palm on top of it, dog should come down "lie down" to the level, same scenario again, command lots of praise release the tit bit.

 

remember act as if this dog is a real pup again, back to basics and so on.. keep us informed with how you get on. Good luck with the stunning dog!!

[mally 832]

As other have said your doing very well with her mate.

 

What i do when i'm training young dogs is restrict the training to 2-3 short sessions throughout the day 3x10 minutes sessions is better than 1x30 minute session and always end the training sessions on a high. Take things easy never rush training as it has a habit of jumping up and biting you on the arse if you do. Teach one command, get it right and move onto the next.

 

She looks a cracker mate, all the best with her

[Alaunt 4]

The sit command is needed,but i wouldnt bother with the down command

[farmerrich 1]

The sit command is needed,but i wouldnt bother with the down command

 

I find it useful in a hide, or when Im waiting by a flight pond, it might also help keep a less steady dog calm, when on "sit" they can be like a coiled spring but "down" takes them off alert mode, like a sort of stand at ease.

[mally 832]

The sit command is needed,but i wouldnt bother with the down command

 

I find it useful in a hide, or when Im waiting by a flight pond, it might also help keep a less steady dog calm, when on "sit" they can be like a coiled spring but "down" takes them off alert mode, like a sort of stand at ease.

 

Totally agree mate, especally with spaniels

[Alaunt 4]

The sit command is needed,but i wouldnt bother with the down command

I was replying on the basis of what i had read in the boys post on the nature of his bitch,i wouldnt install to much on her at once,i should have made this clear in my post,yes the down command has its uses