hey everyone, i was just wondering if any of ya'll know of any good books or just some good tips to help me train my Blue Heeler, she will be 2 years old in september.
The best dog training book I ever read was written by an order of monks who bred, raised, trained, and sold German Shepherds to supplement their income. I cannot remember the name of the book, and my ex loaned it to a friend of his (without my knowledge or permission, I might add) and I never saw it again.
I primarily want her to follow comands better such as; left, right, down, stop and get 'em and just general herding she's extreamly hyper so it makes it a little difficult sometimes, i was also wondering if this hyperness will wear off as she gets older or if its here to stay?
Consistency, and patience is the key for this one. Find a signal, stick with it, correct her when she makes a mistake, and praise her lavishly when she does it right. Do not ever call her to you and then punish her for something, as you will destroy her trust in you. I've yet to meet a dog that doesn't want to please, it's just a matter of being able to 'tell' the dog what you're wanting. If she is hyper at 2 years old, I'm thinking it's not something she will 'outgrow'. :lol: But, I've been wrong before, and I undoubtedly will be again. ;-)