Trixie Dog Activity Training Discs, 4.5 cm Diameter

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The fact that a noise is aversive and can be used as a punishment, is something that many people don’t think about. Bad throws can lead to the puppy getting frustrated and losing interest. Proper placement of discs whether they are rolled, thrown, or even just held in the hand plays a bigger part in how a dog reacts to the disc than most people think. Haphazardly pitching a disc out there without intent is a good way to discourage a young dog. So practice, practice, practice! Through – both ways – through the legs and pay (reward with cookie/praise) on both left and right sides. Competition discs weigh around 110 to 145 grams. Furthermore, the diameter is no bigger than 9 inches. A simple method to help train your dog is to use a device called a dog training disc. These are essentially small metal discs held together by a handy cord. They emit a distinctive sound when shaken, which your dog will associate with a treat or positive reinforcement. Discs should only be used when necessary and should not rattle or otherwise scare your dog. If you are not sure how to use a training disc, read on to discover how they work.

Aversives are anything that dogs prefer to avoid. Aversives can be used as punishers to diminish unwanted behavior in our dogs. When engaging cones for disc dog training, you can prepare at least 4 or 5 cones. Alternatively, you can use big plastic cups or cones. They must be 2 feet apart in a single file. While your dog is still on a leash, start from the right between the 1st and 2nd cone. Weave your dog around every cone as you repeat the command. Give them treat after completing the full lap or when they passed through the cone without your guidance. She also reminds us to keep our focus on what exactly we are trying to accomplish with each session with our puppy. Hold the fabric loop of the discs in your fingers, so that you can hold them silently, but so that if you relax your grip and shake your wrist, they make a sound. Dog training discs are a great tool for correcting unwanted behavior. The discs are designed to be thrown at the dog at a distance to cause distraction. For example, a dog will jump up and be startled by the disc, but if it sits down and stays, the dog will be rewarded for ignoring the behavior. The discs are used to train the leave and no commands. They can be used for many different situations, including catching your dog’s attention when it isn’t wanted.Collies are agile and lightning fast. They are known for their intelligence and perfect for high-speed chase. This makes them a wonderful breed for disc. Belgian Malinois the late great *john fisher* was a well-known trainer; among other things, he was instrumental in the founding of the APDT in the UK. he also wrote a number of books; A punisher is any consequence to a dog’s behavior, that makes that behavior less likely in the future. A dog can play at any age, but Martinez recommends waiting until they’re fully grown (between 12-18 months of age) before doing big jumps or playing a lot. This allows the growth plates on a dog’s long bones to close and they are less likely to injure themselves.

To use dog training discs, you will need to know the behavior you want your dog to stop. Dogs respond well to positive reinforcement, so training them to sit on the greeting will reduce the chances of them doing so in the future. However, when training a dog, you should also understand that punishment can only reinforce the behavior and cause it to escalate in intensity. Training your dog to respond to praise instead of correction is a better solution. Dog’s Sight Training to catch food was interspersed with work trying to catch a bounced tennis ball. A bounced tennis ball offered Boss a larger ‘catch’ target with a longer range of travel and the ability to try and catch on the second or even third bounce. If you are interested with disc dog training, one of the many you can try is freestyle flying disc. There are countless of dogs that show enthusiasm in catching flying discs. Nurturing this interest and developing their skills can turn your dog in professional disc athlete. The only major equipment you need for a disc dog training or competition is the disc. In some competitions, it permits the use of hard and floppy discs to meet the dog’s preference.Teaching your dog “jump” command may seem difficult at first. But it shouldn’t be. To start, try to run with their favorite treat in your hand at a certain height. It is a lot safer for dogs to jump while running rather than doing a stationary vertical jump. The latter makes your dog prone to injuries as per studies. Many dogs for example are scared of the sudden sound of escaping or compressed air. A dog raised in the town, may be used to the sound of compressed air due to repeated exposure to air brakes in heavy goods vehicles. John Fisher worked with dogs professionally for more than 20 years. He was a regular contributor to What Dog? and Pet Dog magazines and is the author of Think Dog and Dogwise: The Natural Way to Train Your Dog. end EXCERPT The training discs make a unique noise that your dog will associate with bad behaviour. It is the perfect way of being consistent with the training of your dog - The dog will soon learn that when he sees or hears the discs, he has done something wrong - Timing is essential and the discs should be used as soon as the offence has been committed - Use of the disks should only be used for your dogs most severe behavioural problems - Please remember that these discs should be thrown on the ground and not at your dog. Discs work by interrupting a dog’s behavior. For example, a dog will ignore food if the discs are in the vicinity. This works because a dog associates food with the sound of a *****. The discs are not uncomfortable or painful for your dog. They can be used in conjunction with food rewards and other training methods. However, dog training discs should not be used as a replacement for human food. References

Tracy combines the roller with the tug reward her puppy learned earlier. “I teach the puppy to chase a disc rolled on its edge on the ground, then bite it and return (or start the return) for a 2nd disc as a tug reward.”The kissy noise was not a punisher, it was an interrupter. Using noise as an interrupter in dog training Indeed, thigh wraps provide support in the front or hind legs. But what dog owners don’t know is that there are other great reasons for using one like recovery from trauma or surgery, providing support and cushion from dogs that perform agility from hitting jumps and so on. Waist Pad Now that you are rolling and your puppy is becoming a disc dog machine, it might be a good time to remember to keep things FUN!