Just Midol Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 Oh Corvus, to have a dog where such things as doorways didnt make a difference. She is a pigheaded staffy x and yes, she is excitable but not in a way that we can live with. She can be very very rough and we have children- which is also why mouthing also is not tolerated. Backing down on discipline is not an option, the positive changes and obedience improvements that have come about since our "boot camp" has been put into place are amazing. Really she is not a soft dog- she is not interested in pleasing me (you know what I mean- dont dob me into Tonymc!) and yelling at her would get her attention, not upset her. I am careful about playing games with her- tug is out because of a past history of her not letting go of other dog's necks when playing, I dont think its wise to let her "practice" that (I still ave hopes of supervised play with other dogs). Back to the doorways though, I am a bit lenient on that one (cant teach the kids to do it with her) but I can tell you that if she has been pushy and I begin to insist on it again her behaviour improves immensely. Kavik- the send away sounds like what Evie would LIKE to do given half chance, but I dont think she would stop!! Could it be beneficial playing tug and teaching "out"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Could it be beneficial playing tug and teaching "out"? I assume you mean as in let go? Definitely. The difficulty is that she goes into "hyperdrive" in such games. Its taken me a long time to get her to "give" her ball when fetching, she would rather chew it like gum . With the tug I felt it was more prudent to avoid it after witnessing her "shutdown" when tugging on other dogs- she only lets go for air, same with tug toy with me. I dont really have the words to describe it any other way- her eyes almost glaze over and she just is "gone" when like that. It hasn't seemed worth it, but now you've gotten me thinking- it may be a good opportunity to teach her a drive "off" command. That was your point wasnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 This comes back to what poodlefan said - you own the game and resourses and you initiate and end the game when and how you want it. Ruthless can show you how to teach out, well I think she can..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Yes, I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Great! I have some trouble controlling her drive so I imagine this would be VERY helpful. I think Evie and I have become your hobby Ruthless!! Speaking of training- has the DOL eastside training club been braving the wet weather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm too busy to read this, but it might be helpful No, we haven't trained the last two weeks, due to rain and I've been sick, hopefully we'll be back on track next week. Why, you coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Why, you coming? has her application been approved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Nothing elitist about my club, no applications necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 (edited) What, no initiation rituals? I would like to come- bit of pressure after this thread, I will have to teach Evie some tricks to show off!!! ETA: just read the article, Ruthless you will have to teach me that. Im a little confused. Ah, maybe aaaat "the Club"!! After I have danced with some undies on my head right? Edited October 30, 2008 by ✽deelee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonElite Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 After I have danced with some undies on my head right? I dont know what fetishes ruthless has, she might be up for that type of entertainment, but for me (if Im still the member of The Club) a vodka and cranberry will do and a bribe. Smirnoff Ice, Lemon Rusky, they are all ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 After I have danced with some undies on my head right? I dont know what fetishes ruthless has, she might be up for that type of entertainment, but for me (if Im still the member of The Club) a vodka and cranberry will do and a bribe. Smirnoff Ice, Lemon Rusky, they are all ok Oooh, a classy club?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Midol Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Could it be beneficial playing tug and teaching "out"? I assume you mean as in let go? Definitely. The difficulty is that she goes into "hyperdrive" in such games. Its taken me a long time to get her to "give" her ball when fetching, she would rather chew it like gum . With the tug I felt it was more prudent to avoid it after witnessing her "shutdown" when tugging on other dogs- she only lets go for air, same with tug toy with me. I dont really have the words to describe it any other way- her eyes almost glaze over and she just is "gone" when like that. It hasn't seemed worth it, but now you've gotten me thinking- it may be a good opportunity to teach her a drive "off" command. That was your point wasnt it? Yeppers, that was my point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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