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SW845		#41	[url]	[-]
Posts: 21504 04/07/08 11:57 AM Professional Trainer/Owns Board	Axel... if you read MSP, you'll see we don't go for "no" much - instead we figure out what would we prefer? He's jumping - go for Off and Sit - good puppy! He's asking for attention when you're doing something else - down - good puppy! Often with "NO" people make direct eye contact and stay focused and intense. The pup, not knowing what the heck is going on, either folds their tent (which people generally interpret as they "learned") or they mirror you back to you (they get focused, intense and assertive). It is much more about confusion than anything else, generally. So what are you "NO"ing him about - maybe we can help with that? He's mid teething so probably pretty cranky and sore himself. How much rest is he getting? Does he get to play with other dogs at all? What games/exercise are you using? Sarah Wilson Your dog can change but you have to change first.
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SW845		#42	[url]	[-]
Posts: 21504 04/07/08 12:01 PM Professional Trainer/Owns Board	Hey there - Now, Maia! I have just moved and Maia is out of control... She was used to having a fenced yard, but now is on a run... But lately, before I can get her hooked, she bolts and will NOT come when I call her... She chases squirrels, barks at the neighbors dogs, does a happy dance with the neighbors' kids and runs through every mud puddle she can find with wild abandon... I really don't like her right now... She doesn't come back until about an hour later, covered in mud, the other day after I had just spent $65.00 on a trip to the groomer. I want to be able to open the door and even walk to the car with her without her darting off and resent that I have to go backwards and put her on a lead... She's a smartie and really knows better... I am grounding her, but any specific advise for the bolting? She is possessed... When we pull into the driveway, she starts scanning the area for birds and squirrels, etc... before she's even out of the car! So, she's as high-energy and high-smart as ever. And we were all hoping she'd "calm down"... guess not. Any dogruns in your new area? Clearly she needs to tear butt around and can't so is making you a bit nuts. I bet she'll tug with you - I'd like to get her OBSESSED with a toy in your hand rather than a bird in the bush... she's prey driven - great - let's refocus that. Has the household makeup changed? Anyone added or subtracted? Your schedule changed? Sarah Wilson Your dog can change but you have to change first.
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BluesDog2		#43	[url]	[-]
Posts: 259 04/07/08 2:25 PM	Hello, Thanks for the replies... Yes, a lot of change... Just Maia and me now... CD, I think you are probably right... I am just not as interesting as tearing around the neighborhood can be...She may be doomed for a life on lead now... I think there is going to be a dog park soon... I will check into it. Sarah, Maia WAS a really mellow dog... still a crazy, happy greeter, but not a jumper... and other than that, this is new and frustrating behavior...She seems ULTRA prey-driven now... I will try to get her refocused... She has always been more food driven than toy-driven, but I think it's all new, so it can't hurt to play catch or whatever...(she's never been a tugger... thinks it's bad manners, believe it or not)... Oh, and she never, ever went on the couch... Even when invited, she would stay for a minute or two and jump off... And she would never, ever jump into bed with me unless she asked permission first... And I found her hanging out on both this past week... I attribute it to the changes and the move, but I want my good dog back! Thanks again, Tracy
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Isis2x		#44	[url]	[-]
Posts: 3980 04/07/08 2:32 PM	"She may be doomed for a life on lead now..." I'm no pro, but I don't call that doomed at all. She needs to be on leash when it's not a secure place, seems common practice for me (I like the seatbelt analogy, simple saftey). IMHO, I don't think any dog should be off-lead near road-ways or whatnot. Even the best trained dog has potential to 'slip', and that's why they're called accidents. My guys aren't off-lead unless we're on the dog-off leash trails, or in a securely fenced area. ~Thia Tai, Russ, Dezi, & the Kitties
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BluesDog2		#45	[url]	[-]
Posts: 259 04/08/08 10:08 AM	I got a new, squeaky, furry toy and brought it in the car with us... When we pulled back into the driveway, I started squeaking it, and she forgot all about scouring the horizon for squirrels, etc... Gonna keep this up...
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SW845		#46	[url]	[-]
Posts: 21504 04/08/08 10:29 AM Professional Trainer/Owns Board	Here's my guess: Someone else was seen, by her, as the head of the household. Now that you guy are a dynamic duo, she sees an opening at the top. Dogs who vote themselves into the leadership position (or are inadvertently promoted during emotional times with tons of attention and little direction) ignore the human more, give them less attention and less responsiveness, take their space - in many senses - if she hops onto a seat you've just left that's a big old sign - etc... The dog you know is in there - she's just temporarily confused. Sarah Wilson Your dog can change but you have to change first.
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BluesDog2		#47	[url]	[-]
Posts: 259 04/08/08 6:25 PM	That makes a lot of sense, Sarah... With the move and all, I have given her a lot of attention as far as petting and "cuddling" in the eve, but have had little time for walks/working her... I took a little time today to make her go through all of her commands/tricks... And here I was thinking I was top dog... eek! Well, I will be now, lol! Thanks.
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3dogsmom		#48	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1302 04/26/08 9:26 AM	If you have multiple dogs does everyone have to be grounded if only one needs it? Of our 2 terriers, Paddy is very laid back and has great manners. He is the only dog allowed upstairs and sleeps in our bed unless we don't want him there and then he is fine downstairs. He is allowed on the furniture and knows not to jump up if someone is eating or tells him no. Jack, on the other hand, can be a little growly and is now leading a grounded lifestyle and will be staying there. Sophie, our new girl, will definately end up with more privilages than Jack as well because she is so invested in pleasing us. So Jack will end up at the bottom of the heap as far as household privilages but I guess this is just the way it goes. Poor Jack (just kidding,)
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sclark		#49	[url]	[-]
Posts: 30 02/04/09 5:45 PM	Thank you for the article. We have been implementing a couple of things already without knowing it, but I'm anxious to consistently try the rest of it to help make our girl more secure. Thanks again.
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audrey1980		#50	[url]	[-]
Posts: 53 06/18/09 6:55 PM	This is a really great article for anyone Sarah. It is simple and easy to follow. THanks!
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petesmom		#51	[url]	[-]
Posts: 382 09/23/09 11:37 AM	I have to say, I love this! It has worked wonders on Petie; he has to say "please' and do his chores, and a quick obedience sessions works like gold to focus him and slow him down when he's having a "boxer- puppy- crazy" spell! But it is hard not to be petting him all the time- I see that silly face and all I want to do is squoosh it!
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maggieskara		#52	[url]	[-]
Posts: 10 10/15/09 4:19 PM	I have this in your book Good Owners, Great Dogs. I love this book!! Thank you! This book has helped me learn so much. My sweet dogs thank you, too.
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