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Cassandra High Post Member
Joined: 05 Jun 2007 Posts: 358 Location: Motherwell
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject: The Puppy Walk has helped loads! |
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I have to be honest and say I was a bit skeptical on how the puppy class may affect Ash's confidence
However we haven't met up with our local pack for a few nights and Drew has just got back from the walk and said he was extremely confident. Didn't cower to any of them tonight, just ran round and said hello to everyone.
The other walkers have all said how well he is coming on.
I will have to take some pictures of our wee walk. It isn't as long as the puppy park as one of the dogs is very very old bless her, so they take their time. Her owner doesn't think she will last the summer . She dotes on Ash and Ash always comes back to give her a wee nose.
I noticed too how confident he is in the house now! Looking forward to next week. Its so great to see him come on! |
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shirley c I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4527 Location: Airdrie
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 7:59 pm Post subject: |
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Thats fantastic and now you are noticing the difference it must be doing him so much good |
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Cassandra High Post Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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I think the puppy classes are helping a great deal too...not just me but the kids. When I explain things its like 'yeah yeah yeah mum' but to then go to a 'class' and hear the same things...then see it written in homework lol
Its just today we noticed the difference and obviously the last major thing we did was the puppy walk |
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kerry I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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The puppy walk helped Koda make a complete turn around, within a week of going he was a different dog, much more confident with dogs and other people( i think that has to do with treats though ) we went to a few walks with the older dogs which also helped. going on the walk was the best thing we could have done, and would recommend it to anyone. I'm glad Ash is getting more confident. see you next Friday. |
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Cassandra High Post Member
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:25 pm Post subject: |
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ya know the kids are obsessed with Husky's now lol. We were out this evening and my daughter was picking up Snowdogs and all the other husky movies lol! |
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Nicola Guest
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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kerry wrote: |
The puppy walk helped Koda make a complete turn around, within a week of going he was a different dog, much more confident with dogs and other people( i think that has to do with treats though ) we went to a few walks with the older dogs which also helped. going on the walk was the best thing we could have done, and would recommend it to anyone. I'm glad Ash is getting more confident. see you next Friday. |
Sounds good, glad he is enjoying himself!
I remember doing all that my Westie when she was a puppy, inbetween taking her on the bus, on trains, to schools when they were coming out, main roads, to the supermarkets in amongst the trolleys and noise, through the town centre, in numerous pet shops, on the ferry to Millport.....Oh how I remember those puppy days!
I even had her on the Waverley a couple of years ago.....We went to Arran and got off for a walk around and a run on the beach (Molly that is, not me ). Molly, however, was not impressed with the accordian man, she kept facing the other way from him... |
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kerry I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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lol sorry, we can lend you 8 below if you like to keep them happy:) the kids up by our bit told us to watch snowdogs, it just makes me want more than 1 husky, but 1 is definitely enough for now. |
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shirley c I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:25 am Post subject: |
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I just cant watch anything like that, I cry at anything I know a horse dealer, who was given a team of huskies and sled as payment on a horse, so his wife started working them not sure if she still has them but I thought that sounded great |
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John Thomson Site Admin
Joined: 07 Apr 2007 Posts: 4780 Location: Cumbernauld
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 9:41 am Post subject: |
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I am really pleased that the walks are helping.......socialisation with other dogs and people at that early age is essential if you want your dog to be comfortable and confident around people and dogs.
My best tip is always to stand with your pup outside your local supermarket.......loads of noise......trolleys,buses,taxis.......loads of people and children all dying to per your dog.Take a supply of treats so people can give them to the pup.....all positive association _________________ John Thomson
www.cumbernaulddogtraining.co.uk |
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Cassandra High Post Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 10:08 am Post subject: |
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We were at the tenants and residents association summer picnic on Wednesday and he had a good experience there...plenty of kids, adults, noise and other dogs too!
We took a walk down round the greenlink and were accompanied by half the estate kids! He trots along happily beside them all.
One thing I am currently really really pleased about is Ash's reaction to bikes. He doesn't chase them, he runs alongside. My last bc was a nut for anything that moved at speed, that included cars and cyclists. If I didn't have hold of him he would run after the cyclist barking and nipping. NOT GOOD
Did eventually sort that one, but I have been careful to try and get Ash used to those things. I think taking Ash out with our kids and their bikes have helped him get around that one.
A cyclist once told me there is nothing more frightening than been chased by a dog whilst on your bike, as they are concerned they will hurt the dog and also concerned the dog will hurt them! |
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Janice I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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My last bc was a nut for anything that moved at speed, that included cars and cyclists. If I didn't have hold of him he would run after the cyclist barking and nipping. NOT GOOD
Cassandra have you any tips for dealing with cars?
My last collie was scared of them as a pup and never thought of chasing. Dale wants to herd them I think. We're near a busy road and his sudden lunges are a real problem. Even if the road's quiet he 's crouched down looking for cars. Bikes are Ok I've got him to sit until they pass but I can't do it with cars or we'd never get anywhere. _________________ Janice and Dale |
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Cassandra High Post Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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his favourite treat.
Go sit next to the road not a particularly busy one and everytime a car approaches give him the treat and make his attention turn to you as opposed to the car.
After a few goes at this...then move onto walking on a road...give him a treat everytime he 'behaves'
This is what I did with my last bc...it eventually worked! |
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Janice I don't have a life ...I'm always here!
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds a good idea. I've tried getting him to sit and face me when a car's coming and given him a treat to reward him for focusing on me but he gets so worked up he won't take the treat just fights to get at the car. Sitting near a road rather than walking sounds worth a try. Thanks. _________________ Janice and Dale |
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Cassandra High Post Member
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Posted: Sun Aug 12, 2007 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Well if you are sat in a fairly quiet area and relaxed, Dale is going to be a bit more relaxed and calmer too...well thats the theory lol
Try and go when you are feeling quite relaxed it should help more too. I seem to remember something from the puppy class about dogs picking up more on energies...so if you are worked up...so is the dogs. Its why they get excited around children because the kids are more high energy than adults etc???
Let us know how he gets on. |
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Eleanor High Post Member
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Posted: Mon Aug 13, 2007 9:36 pm Post subject: |
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hi Cassandra
so pleased to hear that Ash is doing so well and his confidence is growing daily
just read your note re Ash liking to run alongside the bikes, that could be a fantastic way to exercise when he is older - you cycle and he runs alongside, you've probably seen the dog/cycle attachments on the net, could be fun!
see you Thursday
Eleanor |
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