I haven't posted in a while. Nimrod and I have been tracking 2-3 times a week. I don't use the same field two times in a row. Nimrod is tracking with a FD every ten steps. When we run a 200 yard, two or three turn track I see very few distraction or extinction behaviors. When we run a 300 yard, two or three turn track I see a lot of those distraction behaviors. I'm not sure whether to keep the tracks at 200 yards and increasing the spacing of the FDs or keep the FDs at ten steps and gradually increase the length of the track. I will try to upload video soon. I've put Nimrod on a long line and his tracking improved instantly but I'm having trouble managing my phone and the long line. I got a go pro mini with a chest and head mount. The battery keeps overheating, but I'll keep working on the video piece.
Rather than a verbal cue, let’s try throwing a small handful of treats down. He’s ignoring the verbal cue (they don’t speak English), so there’s no reason to use it. Your goal is to get him back to work as soon as possible, and scattering treats might just do that. Remember to always have loose treats in your vest—not in a bag or container, but loose in your vest pocket.
ReplyDeleteAfter he recovers from the distraction, he really gets into it!