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how fun! i love dog topics. iand i'll throw in my two cents about my experience with training since this is the top
@ chickswithsticks: actually, one of the hardest things for people to take on board (in my opinion) with getting dogs under control is that we routinely apply our own system of management, logic and priorities to our dogs and think they are the same. while it's important for your dog to know any commands, such as "no" or "stay", in my experience, it's not a lack of understanding that prevents behavior. it's the fact that a lot of dogs, especially dogs with strong, more dominant personalities don't see you as their "leader". dogs that routinely ignore generally see you as their inferior in their own "internal org chart".
why is this? well, dogs have very clear ideas of what establishes them as a leader, and they usually aren't things we consider as their usurping leadership, but just good management. i could list a lot of these, but this would really add to the length of the post.
i've trained a LOT of animals, mostly dogs and horses, and what is almost universally the most effective way of re-establishing your role is through the use of food. for dogs, it's absolutely the biggest opportunity. in fact, one thing i am almost religious about is how i feed my dogs. most people throw the food down and the dog eats at will. this sort of puts you in lower, service role. here's my suggestion:
1. don't feed your dog before or during your meal time. never ever ever feed your dog from your plate. if you ever give them human food, make sure it's in the dog's bowl and not during your meal time.
2. when feeding, tell your dog to sit and stay. pour the food in the bowl (first) then begin to put it on the floor or whatever you use. invariably, the dog. will start to get up and stick its head in. take the bowl away as soon as they start to get up. the goal is for the dog to sit and stay even while you're placing the food. once they are able to do that, then you give them your release command. mine is, "ok, mangia!" but you ONLY say that after they've been sitting and staying, rather than in perpetual motion.
the first time you do this, it will take a few minutes, but it won't take all that long. why? because you have FOOD in your hands. i have taught dogs to sit and stay for dinner in under 5 minutes MANY, MANY times. just keep at it.
why is this such an effective thing? in the pack world, it's the leaders who provide access to the food. but only when they are finished and full. it's always on the terms on the pack leaders. i have watched this subtle change actually create massive shift in a dog.
i don't care how many times you yell "no" or poke your dog, if they don't recognize you as the "boss of them" it will be as unimportant to them as it would be the president of any company taking orders from the night janitor. until your dog sees you as the leader, you ARE the night janitor. : )
now, some dogs are more submissive in personality and this org chart settles pretty easily--this is absolutely true of my current doggie, chloe. but some dogs, and some breeds are more important that you follow and utilize the necessary steps to establish your home's org chart. for example, my last dog mya was an akita, and one of those dogs that was a massive behavioral problem in previous home, and in pretty short order was an ideal dog, because i didn't abuse any of those rules that give dogs mixed messages. at her old house, she was the president and everyone worked for her. it's all very sensible.
oh one more thing: the maintenance is always necessary, because the org chart is a very fluid item in the dog world. which is good news for those who are being "led" by their dog, and bad news, in that there is always some maintenance. that is why the "food routine" is the best way i know to help maintain that balance.
finally, even good dogs will be bad if they don't get enough exercise. dogs need to be out and walking. not just running around in your backyard. they need to explore, smell, and walk, especially those active ones.
p.s. since this was kind of unsolicited, if you're interested in more info, please let me know. : ) i'll be happy to share more.
and now, my beloved mya
@ chickswithsticks: actually, one of the hardest things for people to take on board (in my opinion) with getting dogs under control is that we routinely apply our own system of management, logic and priorities to our dogs and think they are the same. while it's important for your dog to know any commands, such as "no" or "stay", in my experience, it's not a lack of understanding that prevents behavior. it's the fact that a lot of dogs, especially dogs with strong, more dominant personalities don't see you as their "leader". dogs that routinely ignore generally see you as their inferior in their own "internal org chart".
why is this? well, dogs have very clear ideas of what establishes them as a leader, and they usually aren't things we consider as their usurping leadership, but just good management. i could list a lot of these, but this would really add to the length of the post.
i've trained a LOT of animals, mostly dogs and horses, and what is almost universally the most effective way of re-establishing your role is through the use of food. for dogs, it's absolutely the biggest opportunity. in fact, one thing i am almost religious about is how i feed my dogs. most people throw the food down and the dog eats at will. this sort of puts you in lower, service role. here's my suggestion:
1. don't feed your dog before or during your meal time. never ever ever feed your dog from your plate. if you ever give them human food, make sure it's in the dog's bowl and not during your meal time.
2. when feeding, tell your dog to sit and stay. pour the food in the bowl (first) then begin to put it on the floor or whatever you use. invariably, the dog. will start to get up and stick its head in. take the bowl away as soon as they start to get up. the goal is for the dog to sit and stay even while you're placing the food. once they are able to do that, then you give them your release command. mine is, "ok, mangia!" but you ONLY say that after they've been sitting and staying, rather than in perpetual motion.
the first time you do this, it will take a few minutes, but it won't take all that long. why? because you have FOOD in your hands. i have taught dogs to sit and stay for dinner in under 5 minutes MANY, MANY times. just keep at it.
why is this such an effective thing? in the pack world, it's the leaders who provide access to the food. but only when they are finished and full. it's always on the terms on the pack leaders. i have watched this subtle change actually create massive shift in a dog.
i don't care how many times you yell "no" or poke your dog, if they don't recognize you as the "boss of them" it will be as unimportant to them as it would be the president of any company taking orders from the night janitor. until your dog sees you as the leader, you ARE the night janitor. : )
now, some dogs are more submissive in personality and this org chart settles pretty easily--this is absolutely true of my current doggie, chloe. but some dogs, and some breeds are more important that you follow and utilize the necessary steps to establish your home's org chart. for example, my last dog mya was an akita, and one of those dogs that was a massive behavioral problem in previous home, and in pretty short order was an ideal dog, because i didn't abuse any of those rules that give dogs mixed messages. at her old house, she was the president and everyone worked for her. it's all very sensible.
oh one more thing: the maintenance is always necessary, because the org chart is a very fluid item in the dog world. which is good news for those who are being "led" by their dog, and bad news, in that there is always some maintenance. that is why the "food routine" is the best way i know to help maintain that balance.
finally, even good dogs will be bad if they don't get enough exercise. dogs need to be out and walking. not just running around in your backyard. they need to explore, smell, and walk, especially those active ones.
p.s. since this was kind of unsolicited, if you're interested in more info, please let me know. : ) i'll be happy to share more.
and now, my beloved mya
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Sometimes I can be such a boring person. I get excited over finding my dog a new and better food that might be a little more economical than the food I'm getting him right now. And the best part is it doesn't take space in the fridge! I just need to make sure I get a good puppy probiotic to go with it that doesn't have yeast/grains. That shouldn't be too bad.
(My dog's older, and while he still has the energy of a 4 year old most of the time, his digestive system is a little fragile and he has ear issues. So what I give him as food could either worsen his ear/allergies or make them worse. Poor baby.)
(My dog's older, and while he still has the energy of a 4 year old most of the time, his digestive system is a little fragile and he has ear issues. So what I give him as food could either worsen his ear/allergies or make them worse. Poor baby.)
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CarolSampaio
Guest
I take it you've been enjoying your vacation.
Oh yeah... every bit of it... now I'm in Orlando and we gotta do parks... so tomorrow it'll be Universal and Island... it's just so much fun...
Well... I'm a simple girl... and I am easily entertained... so all I need is a streach of beach to run, the ocean to dive and my ps4 and my cats to keep me company and I'm the happiest girl on Earth...
I love the Keys! My favorite place on earth
I can tell you that it became one of my favorite places on Earth as well... I'm seriously considering going back next year to spend a month or so there...
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Siberian_Khatru
Guest
I need my life to be more interesting so I can vlog worthwhile things. xD I tried to vlog this past Sunday but I had a rough night before and it made things impossible. >.< So I might not have filmed enough.
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MollyConnor
Guest
I didn't know you had a vlog. That's cool! Is it on youtube? My brother has a youtube channel. He does shows. I've helped with the writing part.
Yeah it's on YouTube! I do tons of fun stuff on there. I recently did a tongue-twister video. Everyone I've shown it to has laughed. I can message you the link to it if you want!
how fun! i love dog topics. iand i'll throw in my two cents about my experience with training since this is the top
@ chickswithsticks: actually, one of the hardest things for people to take on board (in my opinion) with getting dogs under control is that we routinely apply our own system of management, logic and priorities to our dogs and think they are the same. while it's important for your dog to know any commands, such as "no" or "stay", in my experience, it's not a lack of understanding that prevents behavior. it's the fact that a lot of dogs, especially dogs with strong, more dominant personalities don't see you as their "leader". dogs that routinely ignore generally see you as their inferior in their own "internal org chart".
why is this? well, dogs have very clear ideas of what establishes them as a leader, and they usually aren't things we consider as their usurping leadership, but just good management. i could list a lot of these, but this would really add to the length of the post.
i've trained a LOT of animals, mostly dogs and horses, and what is almost universally the most effective way of re-establishing your role is through the use of food. for dogs, it's absolutely the biggest opportunity. in fact, one thing i am almost religious about is how i feed my dogs. most people throw the food down and the dog eats at will. this sort of puts you in lower, service role. here's my suggestion:
1. don't feed your dog before or during your meal time. never ever ever feed your dog from your plate. if you ever give them human food, make sure it's in the dog's bowl and not during your meal time.
2. when feeding, tell your dog to sit and stay. pour the food in the bowl (first) then begin to put it on the floor or whatever you use. invariably, the dog. will start to get up and stick its head in. take the bowl away as soon as they start to get up. the goal is for the dog to sit and stay even while you're placing the food. once they are able to do that, then you give them your release command. mine is, "ok, mangia!" but you ONLY say that after they've been sitting and staying, rather than in perpetual motion.
the first time you do this, it will take a few minutes, but it won't take all that long. why? because you have FOOD in your hands. i have taught dogs to sit and stay for dinner in under 5 minutes MANY, MANY times. just keep at it.
why is this such an effective thing? in the pack world, it's the leaders who provide access to the food. but only when they are finished and full. it's always on the terms on the pack leaders. i have watched this subtle change actually create massive shift in a dog.
i don't care how many times you yell "no" or poke your dog, if they don't recognize you as the "boss of them" it will be as unimportant to them as it would be the president of any company taking orders from the night janitor. until your dog sees you as the leader, you ARE the night janitor. : )
now, some dogs are more submissive in personality and this org chart settles pretty easily--this is absolutely true of my current doggie, chloe. but some dogs, and some breeds are more important that you follow and utilize the necessary steps to establish your home's org chart. for example, my last dog mya was an akita, and one of those dogs that was a massive behavioral problem in previous home, and in pretty short order was an ideal dog, because i didn't abuse any of those rules that give dogs mixed messages. at her old house, she was the president and everyone worked for her. it's all very sensible.
oh one more thing: the maintenance is always necessary, because the org chart is a very fluid item in the dog world. which is good news for those who are being "led" by their dog, and bad news, in that there is always some maintenance. that is why the "food routine" is the best way i know to help maintain that balance.
finally, even good dogs will be bad if they don't get enough exercise. dogs need to be out and walking. not just running around in your backyard. they need to explore, smell, and walk, especially those active ones.
p.s. since this was kind of unsolicited, if you're interested in more info, please let me know. : ) i'll be happy to share more.
and now, my beloved mya
Mya is adorable! Thank you so much for taking the time to write that out. I read it several times and yes, I want and need more because although Ruger loves me, I most definitely am the night janitor. Ughhhh
sorry but but am going to PM you again ...but now you will get the beloved Kolachki recipe handed down from ancestors in Poland! Lol
Hey Pipp,
If you should see this post... I saw your post in another thread about the effects of the economy regarding what you have to charge for your cakes.
I had asked Olerica about this, too--how has the change in egg prices affected your baking?
I've noticed things such as:
* A local restaurant that is using corn (bleh) as a substitute for eggs in its fried rice. They don't put any eggs in at all anymore, so I came home and added two myself. I completely understand--eggs are my main source of protein, but I'm thinking I'm going to have to start supplementing them with beans because of the expense. (I find meat to be too expensive and time-consuming for my personal schedule.)
* I used to occasionally buy a single-serving piece of cake from the bakery dept. of a local store. It used to be $1.98... and now the last time I checked, it's $2.24.
Have you had to make several adjustments as well?
If you should see this post... I saw your post in another thread about the effects of the economy regarding what you have to charge for your cakes.
I had asked Olerica about this, too--how has the change in egg prices affected your baking?
I've noticed things such as:
* A local restaurant that is using corn (bleh) as a substitute for eggs in its fried rice. They don't put any eggs in at all anymore, so I came home and added two myself. I completely understand--eggs are my main source of protein, but I'm thinking I'm going to have to start supplementing them with beans because of the expense. (I find meat to be too expensive and time-consuming for my personal schedule.)
* I used to occasionally buy a single-serving piece of cake from the bakery dept. of a local store. It used to be $1.98... and now the last time I checked, it's $2.24.
Have you had to make several adjustments as well?
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jennymae
Guest
On a not even slightly related note, this reminds me of my distant uncle, he had been drinking his aftershave for decades when he had the urge for a drink, which was pretty much all the time, whenever he couldn't get any. Then, the company making that brand, someday decided to stop adding alcohol...but he kept on drinking it to his dyin' day...habits...
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jennymae
Guest
*melita walks into office*
boss: good morning!!!!!!!!
me: .... morning.
boss: are you excited it's wednesday?
me: ..... no.
boss: yes you are.
me: no i'm not.
boss: your enthusiasm is contagious.
me: *thinks to self* why he be lying???
He so funny, that boss of yours
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MissCris
Guest
Ovens are not a very efficient house-heating method. But, I can't get the cover off the furnace to light the pilot light, and I don't know what I did with the space heater. I should probably stop forgetting to close windows at night when it's going to be 30 degrees outside. Ooooh, but it IS four degrees warmer in here now...an hour later...
I wonder if the furnace cover would come off if I smack it with a hammer a few times...OR I could just wait until my husband gets home and NOT break things.
...I think we all know what I'm going to do here...
I wonder if the furnace cover would come off if I smack it with a hammer a few times...OR I could just wait until my husband gets home and NOT break things.
...I think we all know what I'm going to do here...
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Siberian_Khatru
Guest
Ladies Night is apparently an issue, to the point that some states outlaw it. Come oonn, society. Grow up.
In the spirit of Melita's posts about her conversations with her boss, here's one I had with my boss a while back. We're always very sarcastic with each other so when I "protest", he knows I'm joking. Sort of.
Boss: How do you feel about ladders?
me: Oh great. This can't be good. What crazy thing do you want me to do now?
Boss: I need someone to clean off the tops of the freezers.
me: Let me guess... You couldn't get (another co-worker) to do it...
Boss: I just figured you'd be gullible enough to say yes.
me: *cough, cough* But there's going to be tons of dust up there... *cough, cough, wheeze* What about my asthma...
Boss: You don't have asthma!
me: How would you know??!!
Boss: Get up there and get it done!
So as I'm about 10 feet off the ground cleaning off the tops of rows and rows of standing coolers, I would occasionally try to tell my boss:
me: *cough, cough, cough, clutching chest* My emphysema!!!
Boss: Stop complaining!
me: *bark, bark* My black lung disease!!
Boss: You know, the sooner you get it done, the sooner you can come down...
Oh well. It was worth a try.
But he's certainly not getting my vote for Most Sympathetic Manger of the month.
Boss: How do you feel about ladders?
me: Oh great. This can't be good. What crazy thing do you want me to do now?
Boss: I need someone to clean off the tops of the freezers.
me: Let me guess... You couldn't get (another co-worker) to do it...
Boss: I just figured you'd be gullible enough to say yes.
me: *cough, cough* But there's going to be tons of dust up there... *cough, cough, wheeze* What about my asthma...
Boss: You don't have asthma!
me: How would you know??!!
Boss: Get up there and get it done!
So as I'm about 10 feet off the ground cleaning off the tops of rows and rows of standing coolers, I would occasionally try to tell my boss:
me: *cough, cough, cough, clutching chest* My emphysema!!!
Boss: Stop complaining!
me: *bark, bark* My black lung disease!!
Boss: You know, the sooner you get it done, the sooner you can come down...
Oh well. It was worth a try.
But he's certainly not getting my vote for Most Sympathetic Manger of the month.