RubyStar Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 mirawee, hope Varda is ok!!!! Silly dogs. Millie screams in pain going #2's as well if she's had too many bones, so she doesn't get them much now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Paddy is going well ..... his legs just keep getting longer and longer!! He's almost not a pup anymore already! And lots of us still haven't met him yet! That is just not on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Yep, I'm going to a hallowheen party on Saturday too over in the northern suburbs, we will have to post pictures of us in costume afterwards. Definately. I am ging to my party as a gothic vampire fairy and i am dyeing my hari purple to go along with it i am excited. i may dress the dogs too if i find time to organise costumes. maybe i fwe come in costume on sunday we will be able to recognise ech other Woo Hoo me and Wolfy got moved up a class at obedience tonight Well done woof he is doing so well. Yep, I'm going to a hallowheen party on Saturday too over in the northern suburbs, we will have to post pictures of us in costume afterwards. I haven't done a Halloween party since high school, and my homemade pirate outfit was a complete disaster :laugh: Ruby you are welcome to come to mine it is just a bbq and byo drinks with friends and costumes. will be some dogs too as we have a dog show that day so depends what time we finish lol (party is saturday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bedazzledx2 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Love the green checkered and sky blue. Think I prefer the black and white bow tie on page 11. I also love the red and pink roses on Whats New. Decisions decisions I obviously have way too much time on my hands - but I need a hand narrowing it down to 2, 3 at the most collars from this site...http://www.rhinestonedogcollars.net/index.html My top 5 for my kids are Pg 7 Aqua candy heart (without the heart) Pg 11 Green Checkered Pg 11 Black and white bow tie Pg 12 B & W bow tie Pg 14 Sky blue any suggestions on which would look spiffy??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yikes if you feel like that then your poor dog probably does as well. YOu need to have a lesson with somebody - will definitely help with the motivation and the movement forward. Alternatively, see if you can catch up with somebody to train with one night each week. Best if it is somebody who knows more than you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ness Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Yep sure do Mason2009 - have had a little patch of that recently I think . Agree with what Ptolomy has said though. Helps if you can plan to catch up with somebody a little more knowledgeable then yourself for a training session. I have to make do with hassling my somebody more knowledgeable online - but think its working a little I am feeling a little more motivated ;) . To the extent of even making plans this weekend to go and help somebody else who is having a few issues . Its been a while since I have felt motivated enough to go out and train on a weekend. Edited October 26, 2010 by ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumbleweed Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Woo Hoo me and Wolfy got moved up a class at obedience tonight Yay! Go the Sibes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 mirawee, hope Varda is ok!!!! Silly dogs. Millie screams in pain going #2's as well if she's had too many bones, so she doesn't get them much now The bones I can understand... it is the rocks that have me shaking my head Varda is back at the vet today as she is still not a happy puppy. If I was at home I would just keep an eye on her but since she would be left alone for 8+ hours I decided I would relax more if I knew the vet was keeping an eye on her Mum dropped her off for me and apparently she was not impressed at all about having a second day at the vet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yes I often feel like this lately, not sure what's wrong with me. I went to training last night not really feeling it, so decided to just do some easy stuff, with lots of click and treat to keep my motivation up as well as the dogs. Ended up having a really good session Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 (edited) Yay boxagirl! He is looking super handsome and his coat is immaculate! Is he still showing? Thanks Valley- he seems to finally be maturing and bulking up, and his coat has come realllly nice now, hardly sheds! :D I cant believe how big Lincoln has got! ;) He was only tiny last time I saw him! He's looking great! Yep we show most weekends, have a show this weekend i think ;) And then I'm going away so going to miss all the shows we have entered (Including the hills kennel club, which I really wanted to show in- coz the prize is a Houndstooth studio voucher- and Bondi is on the gift voucher!!! ) Yay! Go the Sibes! Edited October 26, 2010 by boxagirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptolomy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yes I often feel like this lately, not sure what's wrong with me. I went to training last night not really feeling it, so decided to just do some easy stuff, with lots of click and treat to keep my motivation up as well as the dogs. Ended up having a really good session Did you miss me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Yay boxagirl! He is looking super handsome and his coat is immaculate! Is he still showing? Thanks Valley- he seems to finally be maturing and bulking up, and his coat has come realllly nice now, hardly sheds! :D I cant believe how big Lincoln has got! ;) He was only tiny last time I saw him! He's looking great! Yep we show most weekends, have a show this weekend i think ;) And then I'm going away so going to miss all the shows we have entered (Including the hills kennel club, which I really wanted to show in- coz the prize is a Houndstooth studio voucher- and Bondi is on the gift voucher!!! ) Yay! Go the Sibes! i am gonna win this lol well i might if i am showing wolfy rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 i am gonna win this lol well i might if i am showing wolfy rofl I don't think Marg is going to bring wolfy along ;) She was like "I'm not bathing him!" Although she will probably bring the out of coat and naked Rumour who looks hideous at the moment, just because she hasnt been out in awhile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 i am gonna win this lol well i might if i am showing wolfy rofl I don't think Marg is going to bring wolfy along She was like "I'm not bathing him!" Although she will probably bring the out of coat and naked Rumour who looks hideous at the moment, just because she hasnt been out in awhile! awwwwww bugger ok i will win with kelari then rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ruby you are welcome to come to mine it is just a bbq and byo drinks with friends and costumes. will be some dogs too as we have a dog show that day so depends what time we finish lol (party is saturday) Thanks emery Might give it a miss though, if my last costume is anything to go, it's best I stay home I wonder if I will get any kids knocking on my door this year ;) Might put a padlock on my front gate Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yes I often feel like this lately, not sure what's wrong with me. I went to training last night not really feeling it, so decided to just do some easy stuff, with lots of click and treat to keep my motivation up as well as the dogs. Ended up having a really good session Did you miss me Yep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... I hate it when I lose motivation . I think for me it comes from comparing myself to what others are doing/have achieved with their dogs and feeling like I'll never get there and lately I've just had too much of a puppy brain to think about much else . I just take a break for a week or so then I feel super motivated to get back into it and sometimes I'll just work on fun shaping exercises etc so we're still training but I'm not putting any pressure on myself I guess. I know I could never go back to obedience classes, I shudder at the thought, so if obedience is something I want to do I'll drive to K9 on Mondays but my focus is agility at the moment(RS is probably thinking heard this before ) and when I start putting pressure on myself I think hey this is a fun hobby I do with my dogs, at the end of the day I just want to enjoy the time spent with my dog . Sorry for the ramble . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Ruby you are welcome to come to mine it is just a bbq and byo drinks with friends and costumes. will be some dogs too as we have a dog show that day so depends what time we finish lol (party is saturday) Thanks emery Might give it a miss though, if my last costume is anything to go, it's best I stay home I wonder if I will get any kids knocking on my door this year Might put a padlock on my front gate Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yes I often feel like this lately, not sure what's wrong with me. I went to training last night not really feeling it, so decided to just do some easy stuff, with lots of click and treat to keep my motivation up as well as the dogs. Ended up having a really good session Did you miss me Yep! well you can come costume less lol not all my friends are dressing up so you wont look odd ;) We've organised a pig on the spit oh yeah yummy yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... Yikes if you feel like that then your poor dog probably does as well. YOu need to have a lesson with somebody - will definitely help with the motivation and the movement forward. Alternatively, see if you can catch up with somebody to train with one night each week. Best if it is somebody who knows more than you do. I know how poor Mason must feel, I think that I am asking him to do things incorrectly and then getting frustrated when he does not 'get' the exercise or what I am asking him. Going to class does not seem to help as they do stuff that I know how to do already. I am trying to get him to play tug and do back end awareness and I am getting a great big fail on both things. I want to compete but I feel that I dont have the skills and the know how to teach and motivate my dog, maybe I am not cut out to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason_Gibbs Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 Does anyone who trains anything ever hit a patch where you feel so unmotivated to train and dont have any enthusiasm for it anymore? I am in a rut, I know we have so much to work on but i have no motivation to fix any of it as the task seems daunting... I hate it when I lose motivation . I think for me it comes from comparing myself to what others are doing/have achieved with their dogs and feeling like I'll never get there and lately I've just had too much of a puppy brain to think about much else ;) . I just take a break for a week or so then I feel super motivated to get back into it and sometimes I'll just work on fun shaping exercises etc so we're still training but I'm not putting any pressure on myself I guess. I know I could never go back to obedience classes, I shudder at the thought, so if obedience is something I want to do I'll drive to K9 on Mondays but my focus is agility at the moment(RS is probably thinking heard this before ) and when I start putting pressure on myself I think hey this is a fun hobby I do with my dogs, at the end of the day I just want to enjoy the time spent with my dog . Sorry for the ramble . Yeah I get what you are saying, at the moment Mason is more eager to go and fetch his frisbee than do any obedience or shaping so I guess I will leave it for awhile, 3rd time this year that we have taken a break - what scares me is that one day I think I may just be on a permanent break I think it would be easier if I went for lessons - just need to find someone who teaches who is not miles away from me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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