I think i might...

[skyhigh]

make a book or video. Not like publish it though. Im only 13 lol. But something to do with clicker training. At the moment im doing it with my GS pup. Either that or something to do with training dogs. I like training and all. And just want to share my little knowledge with a few friends. Anyway, what do you think?

 

[Dreeza]

i think it is a FANTASTIC idea.

And hey, just cause you are young does NOT mean you cannot get it published...def will be harder, but if what you have is good...then it can be published. Do you know anyone in the publishing businesss (having connections is always good)

Anyways, do it! I think its great that you are so motivated to do soemthing like that at 13

 

[skyhigh]

Thanks Dreeza I've learnt tonnes from Chaz. It'll need to have like a section about it. lol. I might go for the book idea because i hate being on the camera. But thankls for the encouragement. I'll look into it more

p.s
how old are you again?

 

[skyhigh]

I've started with just a few basic ideas of things i might include. Do you have any other suggestions? Thanks...




Ideas:
• Introduction

• Clicker training
- Introduction
- Basics
- Sit
- Drop
- Come
- Stay
- Targeting

• Agility
-Introducing your dog to agility
-Jumps
-Weave poles
-How to make cheap, good looking agility equipment

• Showing
-How to start your pup with showing
-Stacking
-Gaiting
-Show collars and leads

• Positive and negative reinforcement- What’s better
-Choker collars
-Pinch collars
-Halties
-Future damage

• House training
-Crates-pros and cons
-Paper training-pros and cons
-Business outside-pros and cons

• Service dogs
-Police dogs
-Customs dogs
-Therapy dogs
-Blind

 

[skyhigh]

BTW, i dont know any one in the publishing world. But i dont think ill ever get that far. lol. Im not that talented. Just a info book that i can sell maybe for $5 or so. Probs less though. Just to let people know info that they might not know themselves

 

[smkie]

why don't you ask the humane society if they are interested and have some of the proceeds go their way..it can't hurt to ask..and then they might be able to get it published..or your local shelter..a training book to hand out with adoptions! I think it is an excellent idea and ambitious of you!

 

[Dreeza]

why don't you ask the humane society if they are interested and have some of the proceeds go their way..it can't hurt to ask..and then they might be able to get it published..or your local shelter..a training book to hand out with adoptions! I think it is an excellent idea and ambitious of you!

thats a really good idea


and...i am 19

 

[smkie]

make sure you have a short bio of yourself..and a pic of you and your dog on the cover. Even have someone take pics of you and your dog in action.. Will encourage people to see that at your age you can do this, understand this, have fun with this... so maybe they will succeed too!

 

[Denaluvscorgis]

Go for it!!! Sounds great!!!!

 

[skyhigh]

Thanks lots Smkie . I dont really want money for me but want to educate new dog owners. I might email the RSPCA and see what they think. I like the idea though . What else do you think i should include? I started last night and did two sections. I was up till 1pm. Anyway, my dad said that will be a great idea. Also each book could come with a clicker. You cant really buy clickes here unless you know someone that imports them.

 

[skyhigh]

Bump bump... Anyone got any suggestions for other things new dog owners need to know? thanks

 

[Renee750il]

How about a chapter discussing the pros and cons of adopting a puppy vs. adopting an adult dog?

 

[Renee750il]

. . . and things about your lifestyle you need to consider when choosing a dog . . .

 

[skyhigh]

Thanks Renee. Love it