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Remind me how to do this...
OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique.
The Grandparents are visiting right now, meaning (from Macula's perspective) there are twice the number of adults in the house ignoring her and paying attention to babies. Actually, it means that I have more time to snuggle with her, but Grampa is more fun--when she licks him he starts yelling and flapping his arms around and playing with her (ok, that's not my dad's intention, but he won't listen when I try and tell him how to deal with Macula so she won't think he's playing a game) :-} Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Thanks for the remedial :-) Marie Meet Macula at http://members.rogers.com/mmcw/ Meet the Kidlets at http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mmcw2 |
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Marie" wrote in message
le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Sounds like she's feeling left out and your efforts to control her are leaving her feeling snubbed and rejected. If your sitting down, when she goes to one of your grandparents call her to you , tell her shes a good dog and invite her to lie next to you on the floor. That way she still feels close to the action, she may even settle next to grandads feet and be content there. Roz does the same thing when visitors first arrive, while she will lie on the rug in the middle of the lounge she's not properly settled but if we allow her to pick where she wants to settle it's usually under someones legs and she'll stay there all evening happily. Paul |
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Marie" wrote in message
le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Sounds like she's feeling left out and your efforts to control her are leaving her feeling snubbed and rejected. If your sitting down, when she goes to one of your grandparents call her to you , tell her shes a good dog and invite her to lie next to you on the floor. That way she still feels close to the action, she may even settle next to grandads feet and be content there. Roz does the same thing when visitors first arrive, while she will lie on the rug in the middle of the lounge she's not properly settled but if we allow her to pick where she wants to settle it's usually under someones legs and she'll stay there all evening happily. Paul |
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Marie" wrote in message
le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Sounds like she's feeling left out and your efforts to control her are leaving her feeling snubbed and rejected. If your sitting down, when she goes to one of your grandparents call her to you , tell her shes a good dog and invite her to lie next to you on the floor. That way she still feels close to the action, she may even settle next to grandads feet and be content there. Roz does the same thing when visitors first arrive, while she will lie on the rug in the middle of the lounge she's not properly settled but if we allow her to pick where she wants to settle it's usually under someones legs and she'll stay there all evening happily. Paul |
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If it's at all possible, take her out for some good solid exercise. A tired
dog is more likely to "settle" well than a fresh one. ;-) -Shannon "Marie" wrote in message le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. The Grandparents are visiting right now, meaning (from Macula's perspective) there are twice the number of adults in the house ignoring her and paying attention to babies. Actually, it means that I have more time to snuggle with her, but Grampa is more fun--when she licks him he starts yelling and flapping his arms around and playing with her (ok, that's not my dad's intention, but he won't listen when I try and tell him how to deal with Macula so she won't think he's playing a game) :-} Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Thanks for the remedial :-) Marie Meet Macula at http://members.rogers.com/mmcw/ Meet the Kidlets at http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mmcw2 |
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If it's at all possible, take her out for some good solid exercise. A tired
dog is more likely to "settle" well than a fresh one. ;-) -Shannon "Marie" wrote in message le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. The Grandparents are visiting right now, meaning (from Macula's perspective) there are twice the number of adults in the house ignoring her and paying attention to babies. Actually, it means that I have more time to snuggle with her, but Grampa is more fun--when she licks him he starts yelling and flapping his arms around and playing with her (ok, that's not my dad's intention, but he won't listen when I try and tell him how to deal with Macula so she won't think he's playing a game) :-} Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Thanks for the remedial :-) Marie Meet Macula at http://members.rogers.com/mmcw/ Meet the Kidlets at http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mmcw2 |
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If it's at all possible, take her out for some good solid exercise. A tired
dog is more likely to "settle" well than a fresh one. ;-) -Shannon "Marie" wrote in message le.rogers.com... OK--I need a reminder in a basic training technique. The Grandparents are visiting right now, meaning (from Macula's perspective) there are twice the number of adults in the house ignoring her and paying attention to babies. Actually, it means that I have more time to snuggle with her, but Grampa is more fun--when she licks him he starts yelling and flapping his arms around and playing with her (ok, that's not my dad's intention, but he won't listen when I try and tell him how to deal with Macula so she won't think he's playing a game) :-} Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? Thanks for the remedial :-) Marie Meet Macula at http://members.rogers.com/mmcw/ Meet the Kidlets at http://ca.f1.pg.photos.yahoo.com/mmcw2 |
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"Marie" wrote in message ble.rogers.com...
Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? "Settle" is as much a physical command as it is verbal - long firm strokes on the sides to calm & focus an over-excited puppy. Since Macula is not in that hyper-excited state, Settle isn't what you're looking for. I'm guessing she doesn't have a down/stay, or doesn't have a release word and has learned to release herself. So what you're really looking for is a Place (or rug, mat, bed,spot, etc. command) to allow her to move to whatever position she wants to within the perimeter of a space. It's easy to teach, even if it should have been taught before the grandparents came to visit. In this situation, you're going to have to teach Place and reinforce it with a tie down until she has it solidly. Lynn K. |
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"Marie" wrote in message ble.rogers.com...
Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? "Settle" is as much a physical command as it is verbal - long firm strokes on the sides to calm & focus an over-excited puppy. Since Macula is not in that hyper-excited state, Settle isn't what you're looking for. I'm guessing she doesn't have a down/stay, or doesn't have a release word and has learned to release herself. So what you're really looking for is a Place (or rug, mat, bed,spot, etc. command) to allow her to move to whatever position she wants to within the perimeter of a space. It's easy to teach, even if it should have been taught before the grandparents came to visit. In this situation, you're going to have to teach Place and reinforce it with a tie down until she has it solidly. Lynn K. |
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"Marie" wrote in message ble.rogers.com...
Macula will relax in her corner or on the floor, but every few minutes she'll get up and get in one of my parents' faces, licking them or trying to climb in their lap, and ignoring them when they say Off or Down. Hubby or I will get involved, she'll back off and go lie down again. Then the scenario begins again a few minutes later. It's like, any attention is better than the no attention she gets while she's lying quietly. I remember something from when she was a puppy--a settle command or something, that's supposed to remedy this? When she's lying around quietly and I go up to her to praise her and/or pet her for being good, she immediately starts getting up and wanting to play. How do I get her to be happy hanging out with us without being actively played with/cuddled? "Settle" is as much a physical command as it is verbal - long firm strokes on the sides to calm & focus an over-excited puppy. Since Macula is not in that hyper-excited state, Settle isn't what you're looking for. I'm guessing she doesn't have a down/stay, or doesn't have a release word and has learned to release herself. So what you're really looking for is a Place (or rug, mat, bed,spot, etc. command) to allow her to move to whatever position she wants to within the perimeter of a space. It's easy to teach, even if it should have been taught before the grandparents came to visit. In this situation, you're going to have to teach Place and reinforce it with a tie down until she has it solidly. Lynn K. |
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