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19-07-2010, 11:59 AM

'Fun' training books & things to do?

I'm off for summer now and I'm looking for some fun things for me and Molly to do but I'm a little stuck for ideas!

We already do obedience training every Thursday evening and we're checking out an agility class tonight but I'm looking for stuff to do in the day with her. We already go for 2 walks a day and travel to get to new walks etc. but obviously that only takes up so much of the day and there's a lot of free time in between! We've been doing some trick training and obviously we also have a play around with her toys but does anyone have any other ideas for fun things we can do?

Also, are there any good 'fun' training books people would recommend? I'm interested in getting something that has lots of little useful things to teach Molly (e.g. little tricks like putting her toys away etc.) but I don't want to waste my money buying something that isn't any good
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19-07-2010, 12:53 PM
Have you ever tried any shaping for behaviors? This site uses clickers, but you can also just use markers and rewards to show the dog when he/she is getting things right.

http://www.anunlimitedlife.com/101_T...With_A_Box.pdf
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19-07-2010, 03:02 PM
Oh and this book!

http://www.amazon.com/101-Dog-Tricks...=pd_ys_ir_b_12

I've been thinking about getting it. It looks like a lot of fun!
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19-07-2010, 05:39 PM
Oh that book looks fantastic, thanks for the link!

And thanks for the link about the 101 things to do with a box! We've got tonnes of boxes lying about, Molly will love it
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19-07-2010, 05:40 PM
Post pictures of anything Molly learns! I want to see pics of her in a box! lol
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19-07-2010, 05:47 PM
Dancing with Dogs by Richard Curtis. Great fun!
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19-07-2010, 05:57 PM
Originally Posted by Crysania View Post
Post pictures of anything Molly learns! I want to see pics of her in a box! lol
Haha she's a right little poser so I'm sure I won't have any trouble snapping a couple of pics

Originally Posted by ClaireandDaisy View Post
Dancing with Dogs by Richard Curtis. Great fun!
Ooh that looks like great fun, I'll definitely be getting that! I've just had a look at some of his routines from Crufts, they're fantastic!
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