Ha funny you should say that! I'm training mine to come to a certain whistle ... every day the process is to load them into a basket, close the basket, carry them out to the run, and the same to return at night.
I use the same whistle as "Oh look I have food", or "Its OK just come here I'll protect you", but tap inside the basket ... when they come running and step halfway inside I simply scoop them in and shut it. I figure this is Float training!
I'm trying to train them "If you're scared run to me" ... that's easy ... but "If I'm not there, run to 'Home' (the basket)" ... that works if the basket is right at the gate where they last saw me ... so actually I guess it doesn't work. Not yet anyway.
I use the same whistle as "Oh look I have food", or "Its OK just come here I'll protect you", but tap inside the basket ... when they come running and step halfway inside I simply scoop them in and shut it. I figure this is Float training!
I'm trying to train them "If you're scared run to me" ... that's easy ... but "If I'm not there, run to 'Home' (the basket)" ... that works if the basket is right at the gate where they last saw me ... so actually I guess it doesn't work. Not yet anyway.