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CRATE GAMES - FOR SELF CONTROL AND MOTIVATION DVD
by Susan Garrett (See other books by author)
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Publisher: Susan Garrett
Edition: 2007 DVD
ISBN: N/A
Item: DTA287
Summary: Crate Games by Susan Garrett is designed for puppies as young as 9 weeks as well as older dogs. This DVD provides step-by-step instruction and is the cornerstone of her amazingly successful dog and puppy training program, which is now being implemented in dog training schools all over the world.
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Expanded Description:
Featuring puppies as young as 9 weeks and dogs much older, "Crate Games" gives step-by-step instruction.
Allows anyone to produce:
* Focus and motivation for work
* A dog that can relax in his crate even while you work another dog
* A phenomenal sit stay
* A speedy and dependable recall
* Distance skills for obedience or agility
* Self- rather then imposed-control
* A remarkable working relationship
* Confidence while being proofed during any tough distraction
* A dog that keenly offers responses when being shaped
* ...and much more!
See why the cornerstone of Susan Garrett’s amazingly successful dog training program is now being implemented in training schools all over the world!
What reviewers are saying...
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“Acclaimed Canadian dog trainer and accomplished agility competitor Susan Garrett has given us the best thing since the creation of crates and Kongs. Crate Games proves that crates need not be limited to their historical roles in housetraining and management. Rather, crates can fulfill their real potential as opportunities for reinforcement. Very affordably priced, this 85-minute DVD should be a stocking stuffer for every new puppy owner. The “self control and motivation” part of the DVD’s title captures the essence of Garrett’s message. By shaping a dog’s desire to go into the crate and not come out until verbally released, owners hone their training skills in applying clear criterion to a training exercise while the dog practices self control. Practiced according to the rules of Crate Games, owners produce a dog who is also quite motivated to get back into the crate. From an agility trainer’s perspective it is the combination of self control and motivation that makes this DVD a winner. Garrett believes that a team’s ability to master the various elements outlined in Crate Games is a strong predictor of that team’s ability to adhere to criterion for two-on-two-off contact obstacle performance. If that’s not motivation enough for an agility trainer, I don’t know what is! Garrett starts by listing 20 benefits to training Crate Games. About half apply to pet owners and the other half focus on performance dogs. The DVD is broken into four main stages of training: Stage 1, I Love My Crate: Covers the basics of reinforcing the dog for being in the crate Stage 2, Are You a Gambler?: Presents the dog with choices in order to reinforce correct choices and give feedback about incorrect ones. Stage 3, Yer Out – Yer In: Tests the dog’s love of the crate by releasing him from the crate and waiting to see if he will go back in. Stage 4, Scholarly Elements: Covers adding a cue, adding distance, how to use the crate to do motivational recalls, adding distractions, and how to apply the lessons learned to other situations (e.g., agility start lines). My only criticism with Crate Games was that the only footage dedicated to shaping a dog to go into the crate initially was buried way back in the Troubleshooting section under the chapter about overcoming fear. The only reference to it didn’t come until the very end of the DVD. Demonstrating the shaping process in an earlier section would avoid people pushing and prodding their dogs, and would help them learn about the art of shaping, the core training technique used in the DVD. The theme of Crate Games is training should create “value” for what you are teaching and good training provides the dog choices. The tone is upbeat throughout and it’s clear from the great variety and number of dogs used to demonstrate the concepts that the dogs are having a great time. Whether someone is an agility trainer looking for fun ways to create self control as well as build drive (yes, it can be done!) or a pet owner looking to train a dog to willingly go into their crate at bedtime, Crate Games delivers.”
Terry Long |
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| I'm excited!!!, December 3, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Penny Mead, Australia |
I have just spent a very very enjoyable first hour doing 'Crate Games' with both my Border Terriers. I was working both simultaneously, in different rooms, just going from one to the other, which worked out really well.
So, Jerry who has never done any crate games in her life (yes I am shame-faced when I say this, especially since she hates the crate too) was a little mega-star!!! She jumps back into a sit as soon as I grab the latch, in fact I wonder how she got that so fast??? I have done a lot of distance control stuff in obedience with her so she is really good at going from a down into a sit so maybe it just clicked with her?? Well anyway, she does that bit like a pro and was so good working through all the gambling steps, lead on and off, with a few little mistakes along the way, but boy they learn fast when they are making all the choices for themselves. And she had three goes at Yer Out, Yer In during the session and she was amazing, little miss crate-hater couldn't drive back in quickly enough!!! So that was great fun.
And little Callum, who had his first few crate games sessions with Susan Garrett herself, but who has since had to deal with me not maintaining criteria (again very shame-faced) well he was a super-star too. So even though I have been very sloppy, he didn't forget a thing!!!
The DVD is brilliant, so clear and step-by-step, I know exactly where we are up to and when we are ready to progress. This is the basis of so much of the great stuff we do with our dogs and I am really excited!!! So I just had to share .... |
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| I LOVE THIS DVD, December 15, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Linda |
| If there is a 5++ paw rating, this DVD deserves it. Susan Garrett, who I've seen twice now in seminars, does a smashing job with this DVD. If you want to teach your dog self control, this video would be a great choice to get the job done. |
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| Simple, useful training to enjoy the crate, January 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jessica F |
This video is clear and concise, but could have included more 'help'. I wish she had a section 'what to do if...?'
For instance, my giant schnauzer refuses to sit in his crate (probably because his head touches the top.) I finally worked the crate games with him, once I stopped requiring him to sit up when I touched the crate door.
Also, I have a 12-wk. puppy who will sit and wait for treats in her crate, but the second I leave her sight she starts whining. The suggestion to cover the crate seems to be geared for older dogs.
Neither of my dogs is crate 'motivated' yet, but at least the older one understands that self-control gets him what he wants. The puppy still needs a lot of work.
The DVD doesn't cover how to phase out the dog treats. My dogs respond well to food but if I don't have a treat in my hand, they won't enter their crates. |
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