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Old October 2nd 04, 05:52 PM
bigdadd39
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Hi Leah,

I tried to send a message to you
individually but it wouldn't go through
so I have to post this to the group but
it's meant for you. You
seem to be one of the few that knows
anything about working with dogs
and I just cannot keep up with the
banter in the news group.
(See below your post for more)

Be upbeat and cheerful around Rosco,

leave the leashes loose, let her
approach
him at her own pace. Cheerlead every

bit of interest she shows. If
on-leash,
don't let Rosco jump on her.

(Off-leash is different - the leashes
aren't
going to get tangled and panic

everybody, and she can get away from him
if
she
wants to.)

What exactly does she do around him

now? Is her tail tucked? Will she
look at
him, or does she turn her head away?

Does she hide behind you, or take
tentative steps towards him? Does she

bark at him?

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:

http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html




I just wanted to let you know that
things are progressing, although
slowly, between Nikki and Rosco. She is
still very curious and eager to
meet up with him but I think that she
just doesn't care for all his
energy because she still wants to back
off when he starts jumping and
bouncing around. Rosco on the other
hand has also been getting better
with his jumping around. I'd like to
think that he senses her timidness
however it's more likely just wishful
thinking on my part. Anyway, here's
what's happening.
When they first meet, as always,
they come up to each other sniffing
and checking each other out. Rosco
usually starts jumping around right
away wanting to play which is when Nikki
backs off, quickly, and gets
away from him. She always has her tail
curled up on her back, in true
Shih-Tzu fashion, never barks, and keeps
a close eye on Rosco. You may
find this hard to believe but Nikki
almost never barks. I can count the
number of times she has barked on one
hand. She is such a mellow dog.
I feel gifted to have gotten such a
kind, loving, and mellow tempered
dog and I understand that is common to
the breed.
Anyway, the time it takes between
when Nikki and Rosco meet and
check each other out and when Rosco
starts jumping around wanting to
play has been longer and longer each
time we meet. Naturally I have
been doing what you have been
suggesting, especially not picking
her up. So, we have been getting a few
minutes each time that they get
along good before Rosco starts being
Rosco and Nikki backs off. I
really don't think she is scared of him
now that I watch them more, I
think that she just doesn't like getting
jumped on. I'd like to find
another dog that has a temperament more
suited to Nikki and see how they
get along. My guess is that they might
be just fine. I'll let you know
if I can find one and tell you what
happens.
I'd like to thank you for your
advice and patience. I don't know
what the deal is with that newsgroup but
it's hard to say or ask
anything without touching off a heated
discussion. Especially with that
Poopy Wizard. I've killfiled him and he
still gets through in other
people's posts. I'm learning not to pay
attention to him but he makes
reading anything frustrating. Anyway,
thank you again and I'd like to
be able to ask other questions if they
come up if that is OK with you.
I've been doing pretty good with Nikki
on my own, mostly due to her
efforts, she is such a good girl, but
every now and then something comes
up that I have to ask about.
Have a great day - - Les Hilliard -



  #2  
Old October 2nd 04, 06:43 PM
Leah
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"bigdadd39" wrote:
You
seem to be one of the few that knows
anything about working with dogs
and I just cannot keep up with the
banter in the news group.


LOL! Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, but there are many people here
with a lot more experience and knowledge than I have.

I just wanted to let you know that
things are progressing, although
slowly, between Nikki and Rosco. She is
still very curious and eager to
meet up with him but I think that she
just doesn't care for all his
energy because she still wants to back
off when he starts jumping and
bouncing around.


It's strange behavior to her. She wants to sniff him, and he's acting like a
maniac. As long as she doesn't have a bad experience with it (i.e., he
scratches her nose with his paw), she may continue to get braver.

Rosco on the other
hand has also been getting better
with his jumping around. I'd like to
think that he senses her timidness
however it's more likely just wishful
thinking on my part.


I've seen many dogs adjust their body language to accommodate a shy or fearful
dog, or a dog much smaller than they are. He wants to meet her, too (from the
sound of it), and he's apt to connect her backing away with his jumping around.

Anyway, here's
what's happening.
When they first meet, as always,
they come up to each other sniffing
and checking each other out. Rosco
usually starts jumping around right
away wanting to play which is when Nikki
backs off, quickly, and gets
away from him. She always has her tail
curled up on her back, in true
Shih-Tzu fashion, never barks, and keeps
a close eye on Rosco.


What do you do at this time?

Anyway, the time it takes between
when Nikki and Rosco meet and
check each other out and when Rosco
starts jumping around wanting to
play has been longer and longer each
time we meet.


Good! He is noticing that his jumping makes her go away.

Naturally I have
been doing what you have been
suggesting, especially not picking
her up. So, we have been getting a few
minutes each time that they get
along good before Rosco starts being
Rosco and Nikki backs off. I
really don't think she is scared of him
now that I watch them more, I
think that she just doesn't like getting
jumped on.


Would you? :} When Rosco jumps, you should cheer. Whee, isn't this fun? But
also let her get away if she wants.

I'd like to find
another dog that has a temperament more
suited to Nikki and see how they
get along. My guess is that they might
be just fine.


My guess too.

Again, if she was a puppy, this would be a no-brainer. Maybe two or three
meetings, and she'd be playing with him. As an older dog, it may take longer.
In fact, she may never accept his jumping. Or he may teach her how to play.
Hard to predict.

If she learns to play, great! If not, at least she'll be learning that other
dogs can be interesting instead of threatening.

I'll let you know
if I can find one and tell you what
happens.
I'd like to thank you for your
advice and patience. I don't know
what the deal is with that newsgroup but
it's hard to say or ask
anything without touching off a heated
discussion.


We're a volatile group. :}

Anyway,
thank you again and I'd like to
be able to ask other questions if they
come up if that is OK with you.


Absolutely!

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html


  #3  
Old October 2nd 04, 06:43 PM
Leah
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
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"bigdadd39" wrote:
You
seem to be one of the few that knows
anything about working with dogs
and I just cannot keep up with the
banter in the news group.


LOL! Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, but there are many people here
with a lot more experience and knowledge than I have.

I just wanted to let you know that
things are progressing, although
slowly, between Nikki and Rosco. She is
still very curious and eager to
meet up with him but I think that she
just doesn't care for all his
energy because she still wants to back
off when he starts jumping and
bouncing around.


It's strange behavior to her. She wants to sniff him, and he's acting like a
maniac. As long as she doesn't have a bad experience with it (i.e., he
scratches her nose with his paw), she may continue to get braver.

Rosco on the other
hand has also been getting better
with his jumping around. I'd like to
think that he senses her timidness
however it's more likely just wishful
thinking on my part.


I've seen many dogs adjust their body language to accommodate a shy or fearful
dog, or a dog much smaller than they are. He wants to meet her, too (from the
sound of it), and he's apt to connect her backing away with his jumping around.

Anyway, here's
what's happening.
When they first meet, as always,
they come up to each other sniffing
and checking each other out. Rosco
usually starts jumping around right
away wanting to play which is when Nikki
backs off, quickly, and gets
away from him. She always has her tail
curled up on her back, in true
Shih-Tzu fashion, never barks, and keeps
a close eye on Rosco.


What do you do at this time?

Anyway, the time it takes between
when Nikki and Rosco meet and
check each other out and when Rosco
starts jumping around wanting to
play has been longer and longer each
time we meet.


Good! He is noticing that his jumping makes her go away.

Naturally I have
been doing what you have been
suggesting, especially not picking
her up. So, we have been getting a few
minutes each time that they get
along good before Rosco starts being
Rosco and Nikki backs off. I
really don't think she is scared of him
now that I watch them more, I
think that she just doesn't like getting
jumped on.


Would you? :} When Rosco jumps, you should cheer. Whee, isn't this fun? But
also let her get away if she wants.

I'd like to find
another dog that has a temperament more
suited to Nikki and see how they
get along. My guess is that they might
be just fine.


My guess too.

Again, if she was a puppy, this would be a no-brainer. Maybe two or three
meetings, and she'd be playing with him. As an older dog, it may take longer.
In fact, she may never accept his jumping. Or he may teach her how to play.
Hard to predict.

If she learns to play, great! If not, at least she'll be learning that other
dogs can be interesting instead of threatening.

I'll let you know
if I can find one and tell you what
happens.
I'd like to thank you for your
advice and patience. I don't know
what the deal is with that newsgroup but
it's hard to say or ask
anything without touching off a heated
discussion.


We're a volatile group. :}

Anyway,
thank you again and I'd like to
be able to ask other questions if they
come up if that is OK with you.


Absolutely!

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html


  #4  
Old October 2nd 04, 06:43 PM
Leah
external usenet poster
 
Posts: n/a
Default

"bigdadd39" wrote:
You
seem to be one of the few that knows
anything about working with dogs
and I just cannot keep up with the
banter in the news group.


LOL! Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, but there are many people here
with a lot more experience and knowledge than I have.

I just wanted to let you know that
things are progressing, although
slowly, between Nikki and Rosco. She is
still very curious and eager to
meet up with him but I think that she
just doesn't care for all his
energy because she still wants to back
off when he starts jumping and
bouncing around.


It's strange behavior to her. She wants to sniff him, and he's acting like a
maniac. As long as she doesn't have a bad experience with it (i.e., he
scratches her nose with his paw), she may continue to get braver.

Rosco on the other
hand has also been getting better
with his jumping around. I'd like to
think that he senses her timidness
however it's more likely just wishful
thinking on my part.


I've seen many dogs adjust their body language to accommodate a shy or fearful
dog, or a dog much smaller than they are. He wants to meet her, too (from the
sound of it), and he's apt to connect her backing away with his jumping around.

Anyway, here's
what's happening.
When they first meet, as always,
they come up to each other sniffing
and checking each other out. Rosco
usually starts jumping around right
away wanting to play which is when Nikki
backs off, quickly, and gets
away from him. She always has her tail
curled up on her back, in true
Shih-Tzu fashion, never barks, and keeps
a close eye on Rosco.


What do you do at this time?

Anyway, the time it takes between
when Nikki and Rosco meet and
check each other out and when Rosco
starts jumping around wanting to
play has been longer and longer each
time we meet.


Good! He is noticing that his jumping makes her go away.

Naturally I have
been doing what you have been
suggesting, especially not picking
her up. So, we have been getting a few
minutes each time that they get
along good before Rosco starts being
Rosco and Nikki backs off. I
really don't think she is scared of him
now that I watch them more, I
think that she just doesn't like getting
jumped on.


Would you? :} When Rosco jumps, you should cheer. Whee, isn't this fun? But
also let her get away if she wants.

I'd like to find
another dog that has a temperament more
suited to Nikki and see how they
get along. My guess is that they might
be just fine.


My guess too.

Again, if she was a puppy, this would be a no-brainer. Maybe two or three
meetings, and she'd be playing with him. As an older dog, it may take longer.
In fact, she may never accept his jumping. Or he may teach her how to play.
Hard to predict.

If she learns to play, great! If not, at least she'll be learning that other
dogs can be interesting instead of threatening.

I'll let you know
if I can find one and tell you what
happens.
I'd like to thank you for your
advice and patience. I don't know
what the deal is with that newsgroup but
it's hard to say or ask
anything without touching off a heated
discussion.


We're a volatile group. :}

Anyway,
thank you again and I'd like to
be able to ask other questions if they
come up if that is OK with you.


Absolutely!

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html


  #5  
Old October 2nd 04, 06:43 PM
Leah
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"bigdadd39" wrote:
You
seem to be one of the few that knows
anything about working with dogs
and I just cannot keep up with the
banter in the news group.


LOL! Well, thanks for the vote of confidence, but there are many people here
with a lot more experience and knowledge than I have.

I just wanted to let you know that
things are progressing, although
slowly, between Nikki and Rosco. She is
still very curious and eager to
meet up with him but I think that she
just doesn't care for all his
energy because she still wants to back
off when he starts jumping and
bouncing around.


It's strange behavior to her. She wants to sniff him, and he's acting like a
maniac. As long as she doesn't have a bad experience with it (i.e., he
scratches her nose with his paw), she may continue to get braver.

Rosco on the other
hand has also been getting better
with his jumping around. I'd like to
think that he senses her timidness
however it's more likely just wishful
thinking on my part.


I've seen many dogs adjust their body language to accommodate a shy or fearful
dog, or a dog much smaller than they are. He wants to meet her, too (from the
sound of it), and he's apt to connect her backing away with his jumping around.

Anyway, here's
what's happening.
When they first meet, as always,
they come up to each other sniffing
and checking each other out. Rosco
usually starts jumping around right
away wanting to play which is when Nikki
backs off, quickly, and gets
away from him. She always has her tail
curled up on her back, in true
Shih-Tzu fashion, never barks, and keeps
a close eye on Rosco.


What do you do at this time?

Anyway, the time it takes between
when Nikki and Rosco meet and
check each other out and when Rosco
starts jumping around wanting to
play has been longer and longer each
time we meet.


Good! He is noticing that his jumping makes her go away.

Naturally I have
been doing what you have been
suggesting, especially not picking
her up. So, we have been getting a few
minutes each time that they get
along good before Rosco starts being
Rosco and Nikki backs off. I
really don't think she is scared of him
now that I watch them more, I
think that she just doesn't like getting
jumped on.


Would you? :} When Rosco jumps, you should cheer. Whee, isn't this fun? But
also let her get away if she wants.

I'd like to find
another dog that has a temperament more
suited to Nikki and see how they
get along. My guess is that they might
be just fine.


My guess too.

Again, if she was a puppy, this would be a no-brainer. Maybe two or three
meetings, and she'd be playing with him. As an older dog, it may take longer.
In fact, she may never accept his jumping. Or he may teach her how to play.
Hard to predict.

If she learns to play, great! If not, at least she'll be learning that other
dogs can be interesting instead of threatening.

I'll let you know
if I can find one and tell you what
happens.
I'd like to thank you for your
advice and patience. I don't know
what the deal is with that newsgroup but
it's hard to say or ask
anything without touching off a heated
discussion.


We're a volatile group. :}

Anyway,
thank you again and I'd like to
be able to ask other questions if they
come up if that is OK with you.


Absolutely!

Canine Action Dog Trainer
http://www.canineaction.com
My Kids, My Students, My Life:
http://hometown.aol.com/dfrntdrums/m...age/index.html


 




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