Whistle Training and more...

DanniGirl · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:59 pm Post subject: Whistle Training and more...

Hello!
So I'm curious how many whistle train?
The reason I ask is because I'm going to start with Danni and I'm looking for advise. (We had her out this weekend and it would've been nice... Rolling Eyes

) For-instance, I've heard that a recall is long and drawn out and a short pip means sit. So my question is what is the general rule for whistle commands? I've been told Roy Gonias are the best... http://shop.dogsunlimited.com/item.asp?n=gw&d=35&b=1
There is only a handful in our NAVHDA chapter who use whistles and they are rarely at training days. Neutral

Also...visibility and bells!
I have a bright collar for Danni and a fluorescent yellow Velcro collar. (The velcro collar has an interchangeable yellow or orange sleeve that is about 4" tall x 6" wide) I know some use vests but I'm thinking they're going to get tangled in the brush. Opinions?
And one more thing...bells. I have seen both bells and beepers and I'm looking for opinions which is better.

Thanks everybody! Mr. Green

anne · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:09 pm Post subject:

Candra,

Mine are limited on whistle training but I do use one in the field. It doesn't matter what commands other people use as long as you use consistent commands.

I use a bright orange or yellow collar, no vest. I will say that those dogs that have a little more hair on the belly are WAY more protected from brush scratches.

I don't use bells or beepers, but I'd choose a beeper over a bell.

anne · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 2:10 pm Post subject:

Oh yeah but for duck hunting they do wear a camo vest.

DanniGirl · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:09 pm Post subject:

Thanks.
If you don't mind me asking, what commands do you use in the field?
I'll be working with a recall, but any other suggestions on the commands she should be taught?
Jeff uses a bell on Greta (I thought that was neat...) but I can get a beeper on an e-collar...hmmm...decisions, decisions. Rolling Eyes

(I will hold off on the e-collar though, I don't want to introduce it too early)

Gotta get going now, hopefully it's a repeat of Sunday. Smile

Appreciate your advice!

DanniGirl · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:10 pm Post subject:

anne · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 7:12 pm Post subject:

2 toots for getting them going or to turn, 1 long toot plus a bunch of short ones for recall. That's about it.

DanniGirl · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:27 pm Post subject:

WOOHOO! It was another repeat except we didn't lose any birds this time...LOL! Pink whoohoo

Thanks Anne!

anne · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 11:54 pm Post subject:

Good girl!

DanniGirl · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:02 pm Post subject:

Who?
Me or the dog? LOL!
I'm the one who loses the birds remember? -She's the one that finds them... Laughing

anne · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 12:27 pm Post subject:

Both!

DanniGirl · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 1:34 pm Post subject:

LOL!!!!

Thanks

2kids2weims · Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2007 11:02 pm Post subject:

Re: Vests for visibility - a neoprene vest provides warmth and belly protection, and also helps them float when swimming. We have blaze (hunter) orange, but camo is also available. Got mine for less than $30 Cdn at S.I.R. Hunting supply (Canada).

(We don't hunt, but people we know who hunt with GSP's put us on to these.)