Teaching the blind search with Cairo

[rosamburg]

After 2 months we are still in the process of learning the blind searches. This is something we spend a lot of time on. I hate trying to manage a long line but it is part of the deal. By the first video (all taken at work week), we have been working on the blind search for over a month. At this point we are not concerned with tightening the run around the blind (that comes later). I am also trying to manage her vocal tendencies while in drive. However it is not really a battle I want to have out right in this learning process.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7wQd-npSlA

In the next video we have probably done a few sessions in between the first video shown. We are starting to establish going around the blind to to the here/front position. Also dealing with the crash into me (makes me and any men cringe) is not a battle I want to have right at this time in the sequence.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fN0ip1Kvs7E

www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2UeH-YkrQc

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7FayqmkoO8

From these video's we would go from extending the length of the search and tightening up the blind. Where we are at right now (about 2 weeks after the work week video's, and don't have video) is setting up 3 blinds in a triangle about with me in the center and a distance of 30 yards to each blind. The helper is behind me about 6'. The dog has to come through me to get the reward of the helper. This naturally starts tightening the blind search as she starts to realize the sooner she gets to me the quicker she gets the reward. I will try to get some video of this process.

[krivers]

Looks good Steve! Things are really starting to piece together now! Thanks for posting :-)

Quick question - is she wearing an e-collar? Black on black fur blends in too much for me to be certain. If yes, do you have a spotter operating it? I did not notice you using a remote (although could have missed it). On the last clip, it looks like she received a correction around time 0.14s, but did not notice any movement from you or see a remote?

[rosamburg]

Yes she has an e-collar on. There is also a cable choke collar that I used in a few situations to block her from vocalizing, but not stimulate/load her more. Like I said I am just kind of managing it somewhat and I will end up having a battle over it. In most of the situations someone else is operating the collar. Although on one or two video's I think I had the button.

[traceyh]

Love watching your videos!! Thanks for sharing ;D