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Post by Brooke on Jun 28, 2005 21:02:21 GMT -5
typical BC I'm jealous....
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Post by Brooke on May 16, 2005 21:56:04 GMT -5
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Post by Brooke on May 16, 2005 21:50:22 GMT -5
You know... something to consider This might be sort of a loop hole... I'm not sure. I've never used one. I've heard that they were actually more sturdy than they seem but there is a collar called "The Good Dog Collar". radiofence.com/good_dog_collars.htmIf anyone has any experience with these... I'd like to hear...
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Post by Brooke on May 23, 2005 21:01:26 GMT -5
How is your tone of voice? That would be my biggest question. Honestly I'm wondering if there just isn't too much excitement. You can try to seem submissive as possible but if there is still too much going on, if there are a lot of people... any high pitched voices, an overly excited environment of any kind it can just be too much for them to contain themselves. This isn't usually something that she's going to be able to be trained out of. It's more modifying your behavior and how and when you approach her. She needs to have a chance to calm down before you give her attention for one. Secondly, you'll have to look at the behavior you are submitting. Check out this article on submissive urination... dogden.proboards21.com/index.cgi?board=Questions&action=display&thread=1074722989
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Post by Brooke on Jan 12, 2005 21:22:53 GMT -5
I didn't mean it necissarily in a scent way since you don't seem to have issues with marking on the couch. I meant it more like rank issues can be a b%*& . Giving the dogs access to furniture can elevate their status....especially if they are climbing up to get on top of it... Thats kind of where I'm coming from. You may not be having fighting issues but if you are having problems with dominance already in a way you are giving them the upper hand in their mind. It's more reinforcing the dominant factor... Know what I mean? ;D
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Post by Brooke on Jan 12, 2005 21:03:38 GMT -5
P.S.: since we're moving, the " dog couch" is finally going in the trash. I'm saving two decent cushions off of it to make new beds for the girls, with several washable slipcovers. I'd like to say... I think thats a good move
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Post by Brooke on May 23, 2005 20:39:57 GMT -5
There has to be a chance for them to make mistakes otherwise they aren't going to learn when it's ok and when it's not ok. At this point... I'd say you are doing pretty good. You've rounded the first phase of it...teaching what the commands are. Where you go from here is getting him to ask for permission. When he makes the mistake of getting on the couch... you immediately give a stern "NO" walk over and correct him while directing him off the couch. I would keep a tab collar on him and as he is on the couch take the tab in your hand and pop it in the direction off the couch. Immediately tell him to sit as he's hits the floor. If he doesn't, then pop the tab again. Let him sit there for anywhere from 10-20 seconds or so in a stay. DON'T leave... just let him sit there and watch you) and then tell him "GOOD!" pat on the head and then an "ok...up!" or whatever you want to use and guide him up to the couch, then praise. Don't wait too long after you've corrected so that he doesn't connect the correction with the guidance. Once he starts catching on... I would be more ok with allowing more time between the correction and allowing him on. It seems he may understand the commands fine... just doesn't know when the right and wrong times are. You just have to teach him it's not until you "ok" it. He needs to look to you for permission. When I was in North Carolina and battled the couch ordeal with my husband we came to the agreement that they could only be on the couches with permission. My dogs started sitting in front of the spot they wanted and they would turn their head and stare at us till we allowed them on. They would sit there for an hour waiting.
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Post by Brooke on May 30, 2005 23:49:44 GMT -5
Hey Laura if you find that study... I think I'll pop this in the training articles section.
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Post by Brooke on May 16, 2005 21:11:31 GMT -5
What in the world?
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Post by Brooke on May 4, 2005 19:54:46 GMT -5
That is a great update! Thank you for letting us know how it worked out for ya.
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Post by Brooke on Apr 20, 2005 23:45:35 GMT -5
I've never used a bell of any kind but I've heard of people putting peanut butter on them.
Once the dog goes for them and rings, praise and be happy but rush outside and give a better treat or reward.
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Post by Brooke on Apr 30, 2005 13:40:21 GMT -5
That is GREAT!! ;D I knew you could do it. It won't be much longer but you will get there. Thank you for the update!! ;D ;D It's exciting to know you are making progress.
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Post by Brooke on Apr 27, 2005 22:55:18 GMT -5
Wow this helps me out a lot. My dog pulled so much that yesterday she broke her leash when we were at the park, she almost broke my arm too. She is a 38 lb dog and the leash was for 100lbs. Needles to say I was a little shocked when it happed. Maybe I could get a prong collar to help me until I can get some training for her. DEFINATE pinch collar candidate...
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Post by Brooke on Oct 8, 2004 12:51:20 GMT -5
You aren't taking her out enough. Have you read this yet? HousebreakingShe's about 9 weeks now and for her to learn properly you have to beat her to the punch.
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Post by Brooke on Oct 5, 2004 0:46:19 GMT -5
Soapy actually more like sudsy water (dish soap should work fine...but not too much soap) and a scrub brush ;D Get on it Cinderella. A little bit of cheese should be fine... just don't go overboard.
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