I've known this was going to be one of the hardest things to teach so I've been working with Moose on and off for the last few months. He knows the command back because that is what I have always used when I want him to back up so I can go in front of him. But having him at my side creates so many problems. First just getting him to stand is a chore and then as soon as I say back he sits. I work with him next to a wall so he can only swing one direction, but darn if that big butt doesn't just go everywhere. Tonight we were working next to a fence and I tried using the leash as a laso so he couldn't swing - that didn't work to well. Then I just tried using my foot to keep him from sitting, but then I couldn't back up. UGH! help - any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
By the way, I am using the clicker with this hoping to help it along - but I haven't yet been able to click much
By the way, I am using the clicker with this hoping to help it along - but I haven't yet been able to click much