Occasionally watching Animal Planet does have its advantage. You can really learn how to train your dog for different situations.
There was a program on in August, 2005 about a dog that loved to swim in a nearby lake. Whenever the dog left the house, you would find him in the water. The dog would just wade in the water for hours. The family would then need to go into the water and get the dog out.
Instead of going in a getting the dog out of the water, why not train the dog to get people in trouble out of the water. So the owners decided to teach the dog to save lives while enjoying the water at the same time.
Of course, an expert was brought in on training the dog to actually understand that if there is someone drowning in the water, what actually needs to be accomplished.
As a matter of fact, in the past, when the owner's daughter was having difficulty in the water, the dog was able to bring her to the dry ground but just left her there and went back into the water. Good on one hand, but what if she was unconscious?
So the training began with a long leash. The dog had a long leash on. The trainer just threw a favorite toy in the water. The dog retrieved it and came back out of the water.
The trainer then threw in 2 balls covered in a sheet tied at the top so this way the dog couldn't actually grab the balls but was able to take the knotted material in his mouth. That is what this dog did. The dog dragged the material with the balls out of the water to safety. The material acted just like a human's clothing where the dog would say grab a collar or loose clothing the person was wearing.
Then the next step they did was to use a boat with 2 people in it. The trainer threw in a favorite toy, I think it was attached to the rope outside the small boat. The dog brought back the toy and the rope attached to the boat to safety.
Their goal was to train the dog to possibly save lives on a boat that was unable to get to the shore safely. Also, if anyone was drowning, that the dog would pull the person to the safety of the ground and to get help.
This particular dog was very smart and was picking up what the trainer was doing. So if you are looking to train your dog to save lives in water, then using a long leash and doing what the trainer did above, can start you on your way.
Of course, you can find books on this very specific training method.
Copyright 2005 Fern Kuhn, RN
Specializing in Diabetes
http://www.dogtrainingcenter.info
http://www.dogtrainingcenter.info
You may reprint this article as long as you keep the links active.
shuttle from O'Hare Orland Park .. Lockport Chicago limo O’HareSadly, there are several household items which we tend to... Read More
1.) Versatility- A good dog trainer will use techniques and... Read More
A New Understanding of AllergiesAllergies of all kinds seem to... Read More
Who let the dogs out?Remember this song which gave birth... Read More
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities... Read More
The other day, I was invited to see my friend's... Read More
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On average you... Read More
a) GrowlingIf your rabbit growls or grunts at you, she... Read More
Understanding where horses come from has been a long road... Read More
With ancestors who were a breed of tenacious terriers, most... Read More
Is A Boxer Right For You?Country of Origin: Germany ... Read More
I would like to write a few words about my... Read More
The treatment for heartworms is different for cats and dogs.... Read More
As I listen on my long drive to my grandpa's... Read More
Animal lovers come in all shapes and sizes. Undoubtedly if... Read More
If you're like me, then you don't really have the... Read More
The real apistogramma's come from southern America, they all have... Read More
The American Humane Society estimated that last year alone; fifteen... Read More
Do you have a puppy that jumps on you, company... Read More
Can cats and dogs live together without constantly being at... Read More
Most people who have horses would like to develop a... Read More
Even if you have the perfect first aid kit for... Read More
Dogs and kids, it's a combination that at it's best... Read More
There are thousands of local and online Pet Stores but... Read More
When we talk about hypoallergenic dogs, we mean that they... Read More
Lincoln Town Car rentals Addison ..Here are 5 things to do to put the odds... Read More
"Magoo was a big, playful Labrador retriever who often got... Read More
The groups of fishes commonly referred to as Cichlids, comprise... Read More
BackgroundSilkworms are the larva of a moth (Bombyx mori) native... Read More
Dogs are quite amiable creatures. Much like our human counterparts,... Read More
a) GrowlingIf your rabbit growls or grunts at you, she... Read More
Vitamins Can Increase Your Dog's Life Span!There is evidence to... Read More
On the surface playing Frisbee with your dog may seem... Read More
Although many horsemen and trainers extol the virtues of the... Read More
As a business, I've not been in the holistic pet... Read More
Knowing how to feed your betta is fundamental, because doing... Read More
By Jeffrey Rolocopyright 2004 AlphaHorseIn the dating world many men... Read More
Dog training can provide a tremendous amount of satisfaction. Every... Read More
Obesity is one of the most important health concerns facing... Read More
Aggression behavior in a dog is a normal form of... Read More
Our Charlie's dog health was a very important issue to... Read More
Just because we moved out to the country a couple... Read More
Clone a Cat, Go To Jail ...or at least... Read More
Dogs and kids, it's a combination that at it's best... Read More
"Your cat has feline diabetes." If this is your vet's... Read More
Dogs and children are a perfect fit. They are what... Read More
Puppies are a bundle of newfound joy. You've prepared the... Read More
Boy or Girl?How can you tell whether your Goldfish is... Read More
Dogs need mental and physical stimulation. They're also very inquisitive... Read More
The answer is "no" if you are the type who... Read More
Pet |