Comments on: How I trained my dog in two weeks (part one) http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:11:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Biggie-Z http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2420 Biggie-Z Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:03:43 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2420 This is a terrific post. Too many humans think loving their dogs means treating them like (spoiled) little children. And I am totally with you on the "no pulling on the lead" work. The first time I really tried that consistently it took us twice as long as normal to get home from puppy class. But it did pay off in spades, because Biggie is a good walker now (at last!!!) <em>Biggie-Z's last blog post..<a href='http://biggiezblog.blogspot.com/2008/06/since-biggie-got.html' rel="nofollow">WTF? (updated)</a></em> This is a terrific post. Too many humans think loving their dogs means treating them like (spoiled) little children. And I am totally with you on the “no pulling on the lead” work. The first time I really tried that consistently it took us twice as long as normal to get home from puppy class. But it did pay off in spades, because Biggie is a good walker now (at last!!!)

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]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2389 Lindsay Stordahl Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:06:10 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2389 Thanks Clover! Amiga, I think we all give into them from time to time. I guess that's why Ace still begs for food, tries to sneak up on the bed, etc. There will never be a perfect dog or human. Thanks John, I did try to pick the best dog for me. It's not that he's that smart, he was just very eager to learn and have someone willing to spend time with him. Thanks Clover!

Amiga, I think we all give into them from time to time. I guess that’s why Ace still begs for food, tries to sneak up on the bed, etc. There will never be a perfect dog or human.

Thanks John, I did try to pick the best dog for me. It’s not that he’s that smart, he was just very eager to learn and have someone willing to spend time with him.

]]> By: John http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2387 John Sat, 28 Jun 2008 11:00:29 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2387 Nice job done! You had shown great responsibility right from picking up the perfect breed for you up to training. And, Ace must be very intelligent to quickly get accustomed with the changed atmosphere. This entry shows - all our pets want from us is some love, care and guidance. <em>John's last blog post..<a href='http://fancyshoppe.blogspot.com/2008/06/travel-to-7-continents.html' rel="nofollow">Travel to 7 continents</a></em> Nice job done! You had shown great responsibility right from picking up the perfect breed for you up to training. And, Ace must be very intelligent to quickly get accustomed with the changed atmosphere. This entry shows – all our pets want from us is some love, care and guidance.

John’s last blog post..Travel to 7 continents

]]> By: K9 Amiga http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2373 K9 Amiga Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:59:39 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2373 lindsay great post! i think one of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is confusing love with slack. I know i definitely fall for strangers wants and sweet puppy looks at times, but i try to remind myself that what is best for him is not always what he wants at the moment. people with children sometimes seem uncomfortable when i compare having a dog to having a kid, but the parallels are eerie : P <em>K9 Amiga's last blog post..Tell Me,</em> lindsay great post!

i think one of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is confusing love with slack. I know i definitely fall for strangers wants and sweet puppy looks at times, but i try to remind myself that what is best for him is not always what he wants at the moment.

people with children sometimes seem uncomfortable when i compare having a dog to having a kid, but the parallels are eerie : P

K9 Amiga’s last blog post..Tell Me,

]]> By: Clover http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2372 Clover Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:40:01 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2372 Hi Lindsay! Thanks for stopping by my blog. I liked reading about Ace - he looks gorgeous and sounds like a super boy now! Love Clover xo <em>Clover's last blog post..Super Clove</em> Hi Lindsay!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I liked reading about Ace – he looks gorgeous and sounds like a super boy now!
Love Clover xo

Clover’s last blog post..Super Clove

]]> By: Lindsay Stordahl http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2367 Lindsay Stordahl Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:03:38 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2367 Thanks Lora. Chris, I don't think he's really that smart, just responds well to leadership. :) Bonnie, I heard about Millan's book a few months ago, but I didn't realize it was out yet. I will be checking that out soon. Apryl, I try my best. :) Thanks Lora.

Chris, I don’t think he’s really that smart, just responds well to leadership. :)

Bonnie, I heard about Millan’s book a few months ago, but I didn’t realize it was out yet. I will be checking that out soon.

Apryl, I try my best. :)

]]> By: Apryl DeLancey http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2365 Apryl DeLancey Thu, 26 Jun 2008 15:32:20 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2365 If only all companion animal guardians were like you! Many don't appreciate the time and commitment necessary. Great job on spreading the word for responsible "parenting". <em>Apryl DeLancey's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WomenLikeSports/~3/320573139/tales-from-inbox-june-26-2008.html' rel="nofollow">Tales From The Inbox - June 26, 2008</a></em> If only all companion animal guardians were like you! Many don’t appreciate the time and commitment necessary. Great job on spreading the word for responsible “parenting”.

Apryl DeLancey’s last blog post..Tales From The Inbox – June 26, 2008

]]> By: Bonnie Story http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2363 Bonnie Story Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:21:13 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2363 Wow! Nice job. It's amazing how animals respond to some friendly structure. They don't all want to be pack leader, but if there is a vaccuum they will fill the position. Good for you. I just checked out Milan's "Pack Leader" book - as we close in on the time to get another dog, I think I could use some leadership skills improvement. Ace sure is a lucky boy. When I worked at an animal shelter we would have large, unruly, totally untrained and often unneutered dogs dumped off all day long. It was like, thanks folks, for planning ahead about your pet - what are the chances of the right home for this crazy dog turning up? Anyway, another good post - thanks. <em>Bonnie Story's last blog post..<a href='http://sonomadoggybloggy.blogspot.com/2008/06/my-garden-helper.html' rel="nofollow">My Garden Helper</a></em> Wow! Nice job. It’s amazing how animals respond to some friendly structure. They don’t all want to be pack leader, but if there is a vaccuum they will fill the position. Good for you. I just checked out Milan’s “Pack Leader” book – as we close in on the time to get another dog, I think I could use some leadership skills improvement. Ace sure is a lucky boy. When I worked at an animal shelter we would have large, unruly, totally untrained and often unneutered dogs dumped off all day long. It was like, thanks folks, for planning ahead about your pet – what are the chances of the right home for this crazy dog turning up? Anyway, another good post – thanks.

Bonnie Story’s last blog post..My Garden Helper

]]> By: chris http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2362 chris Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:16:53 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2362 he sure learned a lot in just 2 weeks. He must be quite smart and you're a good teacher. <em>chris's last blog post..<a href='http://blog.ourdoglog.com/2008/06/wordless-wednesday_25.html' rel="nofollow">Wordless Wednesday</a></em> he sure learned a lot in just 2 weeks. He must be quite smart and you’re a good teacher.

chris’s last blog post..Wordless Wednesday

]]> By: Lora http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/comment-page-1/#comment-2358 Lora Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:01:11 +0000 http://www.thatmutt.com/2008/06/25/how-i-trained-my-dog-in-two-weeks-part-one/#comment-2358 He sure has come a long way. Well done! You are completely right - training is a lifetime commitment to our dogs <em>Lora's last blog post..<a href='http://itsthedogslife.com/?p=573' rel="nofollow">Uttt Ohhh - Jail Break!</a></em> He sure has come a long way. Well done!

You are completely right – training is a lifetime commitment to our dogs

Lora’s last blog post..Uttt Ohhh – Jail Break!

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