Archive for the 'Training' Category
Before agreeing to foster Vixen, I was informed about her issues with being in a kennel and left home alone. I know that in order to increase her chances of finding a permanent home soon, I need to work with her on kennel training.
If more people would train their puppies to stay in a kennel, a lot of behavioral issues would be prevented from the start. Many people make the mistake of letting their dogs have too mu ...
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I hear dogs are easier to train, but it’s the same concept. Works for husbands, too.
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We had a friend over last weekend and Ace barked and charged the door. I did nothing to stop him, and Josh even yelled something like, “Get’m, killer!”
Well, no wonder our dog barks at the doorbell!
The doorbell rang yesterday and Ace stopped at the top of the stairs and turned to look at me for direction. Good boy! I had him sit and stay a few feet from the door when I answered it. He stayed until ...
I’m trying to develop a habit of complimenting people on their dogs’ behavior. Not their appearance, size or breed, but their behavior.
Like with everything else, people are much more likely to compliment or criticize a dog’s appearance rather than her behavior. Just take a Staffordshire terrier to the dog park and watch people back away because they see the “pitbull” rather than the cal ...
One of my goals for this loose-leash walking challenge was to be able to take my dog out in all situations without a pinch collar or Gentle Leader and have him under control. To me, under control means Ace is not pulling, whining, choking himself or fixating on another dog or person. Before this challenge, I walked Ace with his pinch collar on almost every day.
After working with Ace specifically on heeling for 30 da ...
I am living with a dog that is always hungry. We’ve actually nicknamed him the turd burglar because when no one’s looking he steals from the catbox. Then he tries to give me kisses with litter stuck to his lips and in his teeth. Talk about gross!
I want to teach Ace to stay out of the kitchen. Since he has been on Prednisone he has wanted to eat nonstop. He’s started tipping over the kitchen garbage ...
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A good way to get my dog to pay attention to me is to turn around and walk the other way without saying anything. I do this when Ace (not pictured) sneaks ahead on a walk, but I also do it when he is “free” and gets too fa ...
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Ace has made great progress with loose-leash walking over the last 25 days. Here are some changes I’ve noticed with his heeling:
- When I tell Ace “OK!” he chooses to walk at my side. “OK” is Ace’s ...
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I really am thankful for this beautiful mutt. I mean, he does look and act like a dufus most of the time, but he does have a wise, calming side to him too. Although I would’ve been happy with any dog, I am glad I chose him.
Ace ...
by Lindsay Stordahl on November 23rd, 2008
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One of my dog-running clients wanted her dog to socialize and practice walking with another dog, so Ace and I met up with them Saturday. Ace was the perfect match because he is calm and submissive. Of course, the meeting benefited bot ...
