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by alkster2002 on 03 April 2011 - 19:04
by poseidon on 03 April 2011 - 21:04
I appreciate what you're saying Greg, thanks. So, in that situation, would you let the dog continue to trash the slipped-sleeve or would you just out the sleeve immediately?"IS NOT mandatory ....................... as long as the dog is calm on the bite."
by alkster2002 on 03 April 2011 - 23:04
by BoyDerDog on 05 April 2011 - 01:04
Good to see you on here! One opinion is that this type of thrashing behavior *can* be learned during early prey development if the dog is in a program where the prey is kicked back to the helper immediately after the out.
The dog chased it, caught it, killed it and felt it dead in its mouth. As soon as it outs, the prey magically comes back to life and escapes so the next time the dog will ensure it is dead before dropping it.
Scott B
by alkster2002 on 05 April 2011 - 02:04
by judron55 on 12 April 2011 - 12:04
Some dogs trash and some don't....depends on the dog. My dog doesn't thrash...never has...he grips full, carries and spits that sleeve out as soon as the helper moves. He is always focused on the helper no matter what the sleeve is doing. While I can cradle him, he ain't happy because I'm getting in the way of his focus...so I don't cradle him.
Greg's comment about outing before the intial grip is lost is on point:-)
by ALPHAPUP on 13 April 2011 - 14:04
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