Training Jumps
 How can I train the jumps? I have them low, sometimes he jumps very sloppy of course, and sometimes he just slowly walks over them, then kicks it with his back legs. I have it very low. So I know height is not the problem. Any suggestions on how to teach this would be greatly appreciated. Lisa Frankie and Mattie |
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| Some times TOO low is a problem. How high do you have them? Too low, and they think they don't have to exert any effort, so they don't Too high and it might bother him, yes, but sounds like that's not the problem.Oh, and if he doesn't really see the point of jumping yet, you need to do lots and lots of single jumps and reward the heck out of him to build "value" into jumping. I start mine with one jump, and they start by sitting in front of the jump so they have to jump off their rears (OES often tend to want to jump off their fronts if you give them half a chance) and reward (with cookies) LOW on the other side so they learn to jump with a power off your rear, rounded jumping style. Susan Salo and Linda Mechlenburg both have good books/ DVDs out there re jump training if you find yourself tempted. or with Christmas coming up and all...  kristine |
| Kristine that would explain why every time I lowered the bar the trainer would put it back up. I'm pretty sure it's him being a #### head.(I say that with love of course) He runs through the tire no problem. I bought some jumps from the trainer so I will start training that way at home. I need some gift ideas for my family so I will try the books and dvd's out. Thanks Lisa Frankie and Mattie |
| Like Kristine said. We worked jumps for a long time before we worried about other obstacles and putting things together. Don't get too rushed! It's not that exciting just doing a jump or two, but it's worth the time you put into it. Also recommend jump grids - lots of video and books available to explain this. I think once we got the rounded jump down pat, this was the single best drill I ever did to really get nice jumps on a consistent basis. |
| With Frankie's history of bad hips, I would double check with your Vet to see how high he thinks it high enough. What is good for other dogs without hip problems, might be too high for Frankie. I had an OES, my first love, and he LOVED to jump. But after a few years his hips started to give way and we had to stop jumping...Just double check. the trainer is a trainer, not a Vet. Check with your Vet and tell the trainer how high you can go... |
| Kristine Our trainer is actually offering a class starting in December for training jumps based on Linda Meckleburgs book. Should we take it, or wait until we get farther into training? Lisa Frankie and Mattie |
babysheepie wrote: Kristine Our trainer is actually offering a class starting in December for training jumps based on Linda Meckleburgs book. Should we take it, or wait until we get farther into training? Lisa Frankie and Mattie Not Kristine...  But YES - take it now! You want to have him learn the right way to jump right from the start. Several members didn't, and they will tell you retraining this is NOT something you want to do if you can avoid possibly avoid it.  |
| Thanks Dawn. I did talk to Frankies pt last night, and she says he seems to be in no pain what so ever. We have been working on jumping, by sitting in front of the jump and asking him to jump. It's been no problem so far. This has been something I have wanted to do with Frankie for a very long time. I am glad we have been given a second chance. Lisa Frankie and Mattie |
What Dawn said  Would love if they offered something similar around here! The sitting in front of the jump builds rear muscles and core strength. As long as you don't over do it. Diane makes a good point about his orthopedic history. Just watch him, talk to his PT person, in other words what you're already doing. Diane - Lisa's spoken about this before and it's not like she's aiming for the world team  They can compete in CPE and jump 16" if it comes to that. Or AKC and jump 20" preferred if he's up to it. Keeping him lean and active is actually a good thing, within reason. Kristine |
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