jaybeece Posted August 4, 2006 Author Share Posted August 4, 2006 myszka - I understand your concerns, but I'm really not worried about the pulling. Honestly he's not that bad. My definition of pulling is vastly different to most other people. I see it as a bit of pressure on the lead, whereas pulling for other people would probably be hanging on the end of the lead choking. He never does this because I won't let him and never have. What I'm worried about is the aggression towards other dogs and towards one of my cats. If we could fix that 100% I wouldn't care if he pulled his little heart out every day for the rest of his life. The behaviouralist I've booked him in with has been highly recommended by a few different people who are all unrelated, so I think it's safe to assume she knows what she's doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyvernblade Posted August 5, 2006 Share Posted August 5, 2006 Let us know how you go, as I have just picked up a new dog that PULLS (yes in capitals!!!) on the lead!! Now I am 5'11" and weigh just over 70 kgs, and this Dobermann (40kgs) was still just about towing me along as I walked him, i'e I am running, or I fall!!! So thinking about a prong collar already as I already KNOW that a check chain will make no difference! Have used Halti's in the past and think that they work for specific problems but are not a cure and worry too much about the whip lash effect with them. But does not make walking pleasant and it SHOULD be!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 How is it going Jaybeece? Looking forward to your app tomorrow? Make sure you let us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 How is it going Jaybeece? Looking forward to your app tomorrow?Make sure you let us know I'm really excited! I've been wanting to book in a session with this behaviouralist since May and didn't think it'd ever happen. Will keep you posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Excellent, good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Well, we've had our session and it was great It wasn't revolutionary in that most of what she said was stuff I already knew after months of speaking to people and reading, but it was great to get a deeper understanding of why my dog behaves like he does and what I can do to stop aggressive behaviour. She more or less told me to keep doing what I'm doing which was actually nice to hear. She also mentioned clicker training as it's excellent for really pin-pointing desireable behaviour and it very keen on head halters as they give such good control and are a more gentle collar than something like a choker. At the same time, she was also very open about other training methods and collars and said that a pinch collar can still be considered as long as it's used correctly. So that's it! I'm feeling a lot better about things and it was nice to be told I'm doing a good job with the dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Great to hear Best of luck with your future training now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyvernblade Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Great to hear J!! I bought a prong collar on weekend and the effect was immediate! There was no upset from the dog, just respect, and I haven't used it like a check chain, he just reaches the end of his lead and then stops pulling (I don't mind a dog not heeling 100% of the time, hell! I want them to enjoy a walk too!) it has actually made walking him heaps better not to mention I am much more comfortable having him in public knowing I can control him a bit better! If he lunges at another dog, he corrects himself, so I don't have to do anything! Honestly had to go to chiropracter today because of jolts in my back from him over the weekend (i have had several falls off horses and motorbikes and my back doesn't stand up to well to any sudden jolts now!) so I am VERY happy with new collar!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 (edited) I'm happy to help out with the Clicker Training if you need someone to bounce off. I also have the blackdog infin8 halters which are a bit nicer than the originals, although I know you said previously that your boy shuts down in a halter....and you may also need the traditional one to stop eyeballing and return his focus to you. Feel free to PM me if you need. Cheers, Mel. Edited August 8, 2006 by Staff'n'Toller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 I'm happy to help out with the Clicker Training if you need someone to bounce off. I also have the blackdog infin8 halters which are a bit nicer than the originals, although I know you said previously that your boy shuts down in a halter....and you may also need the traditional one to stop eyeballing and return his focus to you.Feel free to PM me if you need. Cheers, Mel. I'll see how we go with the clicker training, he seems to be getting the hang of it really quickly so far. She said it's worth perservering with the head halter and keep up positive associations with it. If we don't have any luck then I'll take a look at the infin8 halter. Thanks for the suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 may i ask who you saw she sounds good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 may i ask who you saw she sounds good I've sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 'She' is great, :rolleyes: I've been to a few of her seminars and read some very comprehensive referral reports, everything is common sense. Great that she also is a Vet so has the medical knowledge to back it all up. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Mal Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 if you're using a halti correctly, they can't 'pull' on it and they are very effective. I walk mine on halti's as they aren't heel trained because we train them to work. My girls are fine on the halti and readily accept it by my boy won't get used to it and still lunges to greet people he knows. Treat and reward is a good system that I also use and when I spot someone I know my boy will want to greet, I hold him and turn him in toward me and ask the 'greeter' to wait until he has calmed down and ignore him. If he calms and waits to be petted, he gets a treat, if he still wants to lunge, I turn him so he's behind me being ignored. He soon calms down. Clicker training is also good but not always practical because you might not always have a clicker with you. The alternative is to pretend you are a clicker and use the word 'yes', it's the same association. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheres my rock Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Yup been to some of 'her' talks fantastic very practical lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 K9: May I ask why her name is such a secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Maybe she is a secret agent :rolleyes: Or they want to keep her all to themselves so they don't become wanted like you K9 :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybeece Posted August 10, 2006 Author Share Posted August 10, 2006 Because I'm not all that sure about the giving out personal contact details protocol on the big bad internet :rolleyes: If anyone wants her details, feel free to PM away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K9Pro Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 K9: I dont really need it, Im just always looking for people interstate as I get tons of emails every week looking for some one to help them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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