Flynn really seems to enjoy the little bits of clicker training we have done with him, as long as we go slow and always make sure he gets it right it really builds his confidence
We taught him by using the clicker and the other dogs to climb over a pile of logs and do tiny jumps
Flynn needs his confidence boosting alot and taught how to please humans (thats not the right way to explain it but he so wants to have your attention and be rewarded but doesnt always know how to go about it then gets confused and unsure IYSWIM)
He also hates shouting and lots of noise which is something I would like to work on with him. He loves his ball and I have taught him to retrieve so was thinking of doing some flyball with him.
Nothing serious just for fun, to build his confidence, his bond with us and give him something to do.
I was thinking of either teaching him first then trying a club so that maybe he would focus on what he was there for rather than the noisy surroundings or taking him to a club but just sitting far back from what was going on doing some clicking with him then decreasing the distance until he was comfortable and then teaching him.
What do you guys reckon? I have never been to a fly ball club how noisy are they?
I could probably take Jack with us and train Jack then getting Flynn to copy him but I really want to do something on my own with Flynn. Hes still not really himself, hes a different dog depending on who he is out with as the other two are very different and he mimics which ever one he is with. I would like to meet the real Flynn and help him have the confidence that he doesnt just have to copy what Jack and Brie are doing but can do what he wants.