A dog & canine forum. DogBanter

If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.

Go Back   Home » DogBanter forum » Dog forums » Dog behavior
Site Map Home Register Authors List Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read Web Partners

tips for chasing a ball???



 
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old November 8th 03, 04:02 AM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default tips for chasing a ball???

hi, my previous dog liked very much to chase a ball. I miss the
communication we had. She was anti social, a greyhound who I think had a
bad experience that she never got over. She would focus on me hitting
the ball to her. My new one has no interest in it at all. She is
outgoing, a real people lover. Seems her focus is on people. Any tips to
get her interested? Besides great communication, it is also great
exercise for her. She is a greyhound also. I roll the ball to her and
she will hop over it, totaly ignore it. She is great, just want to add
the ball chasing, thanks.

  #2  
Old November 8th 03, 08:47 AM
Jo Wolf
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

If your grey is a retired racer (whether she ever raced or not), she did
not grow up knowing about balls and toys..... or playing with people.

You may need to start her out from a different angle. Does she adore
stuffed toy animals that she carries around and hides away? Many of
these dogs do. Playing fetch with one of these toys is a start point to
interesting her in ball games. If she brings the tossed toy (2-3 feet
from you), she gets a small tasty treat (don't kid yourself; a dog
biscuit is Not a training treat... go for jerky, pupperoni, cheese, left
over meat, hot dogs... in TINY piece... size of a green pea is
enough...) but the faster she brings the toy back, the more she gets..
and the farther she comes with it. On the run from across the yard
might be worth 6 pea size pieces given one after the other. Then
alternate a ball with the toy....

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

  #3  
Old November 8th 03, 08:47 AM
Jo Wolf
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

If your grey is a retired racer (whether she ever raced or not), she did
not grow up knowing about balls and toys..... or playing with people.

You may need to start her out from a different angle. Does she adore
stuffed toy animals that she carries around and hides away? Many of
these dogs do. Playing fetch with one of these toys is a start point to
interesting her in ball games. If she brings the tossed toy (2-3 feet
from you), she gets a small tasty treat (don't kid yourself; a dog
biscuit is Not a training treat... go for jerky, pupperoni, cheese, left
over meat, hot dogs... in TINY piece... size of a green pea is
enough...) but the faster she brings the toy back, the more she gets..
and the farther she comes with it. On the run from across the yard
might be worth 6 pea size pieces given one after the other. Then
alternate a ball with the toy....

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

  #4  
Old November 8th 03, 08:47 AM
Jo Wolf
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

If your grey is a retired racer (whether she ever raced or not), she did
not grow up knowing about balls and toys..... or playing with people.

You may need to start her out from a different angle. Does she adore
stuffed toy animals that she carries around and hides away? Many of
these dogs do. Playing fetch with one of these toys is a start point to
interesting her in ball games. If she brings the tossed toy (2-3 feet
from you), she gets a small tasty treat (don't kid yourself; a dog
biscuit is Not a training treat... go for jerky, pupperoni, cheese, left
over meat, hot dogs... in TINY piece... size of a green pea is
enough...) but the faster she brings the toy back, the more she gets..
and the farther she comes with it. On the run from across the yard
might be worth 6 pea size pieces given one after the other. Then
alternate a ball with the toy....

Jo Wolf
Martinez, Georgia

  #5  
Old November 9th 03, 03:41 AM
Susan Fraser
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

One of the ways we jump start a retrieving drive in retriever pups is to drag a
bumper (or a ball on a string) thru the grass in front of the dog and get her
to follow it. Twitch it and keep it just out of reach until she shows a desire
to pounce on it. Let her.

We use a wing for bird dogs; maybe you could use a bit of fur? If you stuff a
sock with treats, it pretty much guarantees she'll pick it up - of course you
may not get it back ;-)

When the dog is actively chasing it while being dragged, toss it a couple of
feet *in the same direction* you were dragging it. She should go to it. Whether
she picks it up or not will determine what you do next. If she does, you have
the basics of a retrieve.

If not, then you need to work on picking something up. I recommend
http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/retrieve.html

Whateve steps you take, remember to enjoy the journey!


Susan Fraser, owned and trained by
Auntie SheBop, Boog "da Man", and ShamMoo and her Gold Octet
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/chinchuba/AuH2OK9s/
  #6  
Old November 9th 03, 03:41 AM
Susan Fraser
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

One of the ways we jump start a retrieving drive in retriever pups is to drag a
bumper (or a ball on a string) thru the grass in front of the dog and get her
to follow it. Twitch it and keep it just out of reach until she shows a desire
to pounce on it. Let her.

We use a wing for bird dogs; maybe you could use a bit of fur? If you stuff a
sock with treats, it pretty much guarantees she'll pick it up - of course you
may not get it back ;-)

When the dog is actively chasing it while being dragged, toss it a couple of
feet *in the same direction* you were dragging it. She should go to it. Whether
she picks it up or not will determine what you do next. If she does, you have
the basics of a retrieve.

If not, then you need to work on picking something up. I recommend
http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/retrieve.html

Whateve steps you take, remember to enjoy the journey!


Susan Fraser, owned and trained by
Auntie SheBop, Boog "da Man", and ShamMoo and her Gold Octet
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/chinchuba/AuH2OK9s/
  #7  
Old November 9th 03, 03:41 AM
Susan Fraser
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

One of the ways we jump start a retrieving drive in retriever pups is to drag a
bumper (or a ball on a string) thru the grass in front of the dog and get her
to follow it. Twitch it and keep it just out of reach until she shows a desire
to pounce on it. Let her.

We use a wing for bird dogs; maybe you could use a bit of fur? If you stuff a
sock with treats, it pretty much guarantees she'll pick it up - of course you
may not get it back ;-)

When the dog is actively chasing it while being dragged, toss it a couple of
feet *in the same direction* you were dragging it. She should go to it. Whether
she picks it up or not will determine what you do next. If she does, you have
the basics of a retrieve.

If not, then you need to work on picking something up. I recommend
http://www.shirleychong.com/keepers/retrieve.html

Whateve steps you take, remember to enjoy the journey!


Susan Fraser, owned and trained by
Auntie SheBop, Boog "da Man", and ShamMoo and her Gold Octet
http://mypeoplepc.com/members/chinchuba/AuH2OK9s/
  #8  
Old November 12th 03, 03:16 AM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

thanks to the nice folks who gave me tips. I'll see what happens. As it
is its been 10 months now, everything has worked out great. She is
happy, likes me, she just thinks it odd how I like to play with that
ball : )

  #9  
Old November 12th 03, 03:16 AM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

thanks to the nice folks who gave me tips. I'll see what happens. As it
is its been 10 months now, everything has worked out great. She is
happy, likes me, she just thinks it odd how I like to play with that
ball : )

  #10  
Old November 12th 03, 03:16 AM
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

thanks to the nice folks who gave me tips. I'll see what happens. As it
is its been 10 months now, everything has worked out great. She is
happy, likes me, she just thinks it odd how I like to play with that
ball : )

 




Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

vB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Any tips for teaching a "hold" for flyball? Christy Dog behavior 78 October 6th 03 05:24 PM
Any tips for teaching a "hold" for flyball? Christy Dog behavior 0 October 2nd 03 08:39 PM
Any tips for teaching a "hold" for flyball? Christy Dog behavior 0 October 2nd 03 08:39 PM
balls Chloe's Mom Dog behavior 4 September 16th 03 04:12 AM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:07 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.2.0 (Unauthorized Upgrade)
Copyright ©2004-2024 DogBanter.
The comments are property of their posters.