Wife and I are the proud owners of a Australian Shepherd / Poodle mix (mostly Aussie). 9 Weeks old and the dog has more energy than I'm used to. Does anyone here have experience with the breed or similar? I'm beginning with the basics. No, stay and sit. He has the attention span of a goldfish and doesn't seem very trainable at this point. Am I expecting to much or maybe there is a special technique I need to use?
Right now the command with reward treats is not working. I'll say the command and reward with a treat when done right. When I try to work with him his attention will go elsewhere and run away, pick up a toy or something else. It's been 8 years since I've raised a puppy and I'm thinking I have forgotten the general time frames of when/how to train.
Right now the command with reward treats is not working. I'll say the command and reward with a treat when done right. When I try to work with him his attention will go elsewhere and run away, pick up a toy or something else. It's been 8 years since I've raised a puppy and I'm thinking I have forgotten the general time frames of when/how to train.