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I mentioned working on moving Harriet around by pointing and having
her go to the spot I pointed to? I really recommend it as both a game and for its practical aspects. Last week, Harriet learned to unwind her tie-out cable when it gets wrapped around one of the supports for the upstairs deck. This, we were able to accomplish without me taking my sick, barefoot self outdoors in the 0F cold, because Harriet understands what it means to go where I point. It took a few repetitions before she had it down pat, but now she can unwrap herself without help. And, boy, you should've seen her when the light bulb went off. She was well pleased with her smartypants self. -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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Shelly wrote in news:fn4qk9$jke$1
@registered.motzarella.org: And, boy, you should've seen her when the light bulb went off. She was well pleased with her smartypants self. Isn't that great when it happens? Now you can count on her doing it time after time! (I'm assuming that in addition to praise, you laughed -- the best reinforement evah!) -- Catherine & Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes & Rosalie the calico cat www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com |
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ceb wrote:
Isn't that great when it happens? Now you can count on her doing it time after time! (I'm assuming that in addition to praise, you laughed -- the best reinforement evah!) Oh yes. We both laughed, and there was much jumping up and down. -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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"Shelly" wrote in message: And, boy, you should've seen her when the light bulb went off. She was well pleased with her smartypants self. As well she should. It's a very handy skill to have. Khan is naturally averse to getting tangled, and does his best to untangle himself. One of the most practical commands he's been taught is to 'come around' (whatever obstacle is between him and the person at the other end of the leash). He got it with very little repetition. Pan took longer, and even now, gets confused if there is more than one obstacle involved. For all that, Khan on his tie-out routinely manages to get himself tangled up. The tie goes around the sticky-uppy part of the septic tank (some kind of genius put it right smack in front of the house, and there are two of them), and he always manages to walk around it sufficiently as to find himself on the end of a wrapped up, short tie after a while. And, it almost always happens when it is either wet outside, or cold outside, or both. And, I'm dumb enough to think that I can run out and untangle him in my socks without getting too wet, and end up with soggy socks. Ick! Suja |
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"Suja" wrote in
: One of the most practical commands he's been taught is to 'come around' (whatever obstacle is between him and the person at the other end of the leash). He got it with very little repetition. Pan took longer, and even now, gets confused if there is more than one obstacle involved. In our little world, this command is called "mailbox" -- because that was the first thing Zoe had to consistently go around. So now if we get to a post or a sign, I have to say "mailbox" and hope no one is around to hear. -- Catherine & Zoe, Queenie, & Max, 3 black dogs of varying sizes & Rosalie the calico cat www.ourladyofperfection.blogspot.com |
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Suja wrote:
As well she should. It's a very handy skill to have. Yes, indeed. And, I'm dumb enough to think that I can run out and untangle him in my socks without getting too wet, and end up with soggy socks. Ick! O gross! See, that's the situation I was in, only it was 0F out and my shoes weren't handy. Now, I've been known to run out on the patio when it's that cold, but manually unwinding the dog would have meant walking in the grass, too. Nothankyew! -- Shelly http://www.cat-sidh.net (the Mother Ship) http://esther.cat-sidh.net (Letters to Esther) |
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"ceb" wrote in message: In our little world, this command is called "mailbox" -- because that was the first thing Zoe had to consistently go around. So now if we get to a post or a sign, I have to say "mailbox" and hope no one is around to hear. I don't know why this triggered this particular memory. First time I met Cody (looks like an anatolian mix) at the dog park, he did as dogs tend to do, and stuck his nose where it doesn't belong. His owner said 'Cody, private', and the dog beat a hasty retreat. I thought it was cute; would've never thought of putting that one on that particular cue, myself. Suja |
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ceb said in
rec.pets.dogs.behavior: So now if we get to a post or a sign, I have to say "mailbox" and hope no one is around to hear. I like those type of commands. Inadvertent training means we've been paying attention to our dogs. -- --Matt. Rocky's a Dog. |
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