Most rural dogs are not. So you might think your dog is bomb-proof to noises, but if a lorry suddenly applies air brakes next to him, he might jump. Disc dogs often vault off their handler to increase the impact of the landing. Eventually, both the dog and owner will be able to learn to perform this skill. Wallace, for example, improved his game after Roo followed his lead. The dog training discs are an essential part of dog sport training. There are many different kinds of dog sports and routines to choose from. In addition, a disc dog sport will help improve your dog’s physical and mental health. Puppy Training The training discs make a unique noise that your dog will associate with bad behaviour. It is the perfect way of being consistent with the training of your dog - The dog will soon learn that when he sees or hears the discs, he has done something wrong - Timing is essential and the discs should be used as soon as the offence has been committed - Use of the disks should only be used for your dogs most severe behavioural problems - Please remember that these discs should be thrown on the ground and not at your dog. How do dog training discs work? Dog training discs are simple pieces of metal mounted on a ring that create a clattering noise when thrown. The sound reminds us of rattle bottles, which are empty containers filled with small beads or stones. The sound is meant to make the dog react. Unfortunately, a lot of dogs find rattle bottles very aversive. In addition, they can also be used as a punishment marker. A member of the group suggested the use of a rattle bottle to ‘distract’ a dog that was engaging in unwanted behavior.

I have absolutely no wish to use any sort of punishment training with our puppy but she is very tense and unhappy when she is barking, finds it hard to socialise with other dogs despite all our efforts and just constantly feeding her with treats when we are in a cafe or elsewhere is not good for her. (She gets plenty of exercise – and it is her only ‘fault’.) Andrea points out; “ Puppies come in all shapes, sizes and drive levels. Some young puppies are very focused at 8 weeks old and some take years to really connect in drive. Dog training discs are a great tool for correcting unwanted behavior. The discs are designed to be thrown at the dog at a distance to cause distraction. For example, a dog will jump up and be startled by the disc, but if it sits down and stays, the dog will be rewarded for ignoring the behavior. The discs are used to train the leave and no commands. They can be used for many different situations, including catching your dog’s attention when it isn’t wanted.

How dogs view compressed air

The important thing to note, is that a genuine interrupter does not need to be startling or upsetting in any way for the dog. It is simply a noise that he responds to in a consistent way (looking at you for instructions). It may take several trials to get your dog to obey your commands, but once they do, you can use training discs to reinforce the desired behavior. You should only use these training discs when your dog engages in the behaviour you wish to correct. You should also avoid throwing them at your dog, which may cause injury or death. Also, use them only when your dog exhibits an urgent behavior. For example, a training disc will help you teach your dog to come when called despite distractions. As your puppy develops continue to work on more complex moves. This will ensure your puppy keeps building skills and stretching their mind! But once they do think about it, they may conclude that it is okay to use these training tools because they don’t actually cause pain to the dog. Training discs are used to associate the sound of the discs with the dog not getting an expected reward.

In layman’s term, disc dog is simply known as frisbee. This is a kind of dog sport that uses disc. Majority of the competitions hosted are choreographed freestyle catching and distance catching. Punishment is a hard word. But if you have found a noise that your dog will work to avoid, you are using punishment. When we socialise our dogs, we expose them to as many experiences as we can. So they get used to hearing a wide variety of different everyday sounds.Handlers/owners should inform the judge on when they’re ready and behind the line via thumbs up. This has to be cued before their time starts Without bite, dogs don’t catch. Solid bitework is access to strong grip and catching skills. Bite/Tug is the highest value toy reward for each of my dogs – and I use it regularly in my training with each dog their entire lives. Bite is now a reinforcer or reward for other behaviors.