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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 2, 2014 21:09:17 GMT -5
Yes I've taught her touch. I was saying on FB how it's funny because she'll go stand on it when I'm not even asking and stare at me for a treat lol. This is one of a number of things I wish we had done with Jack when he was younger. It would have been so easy to teach him rear-end awareness when he was a pup -- and this would have been incredibly useful for the flip finish and about turns, etc. Are you planning to do a dogsport with Daisy? I was into Disc Dog with my last boy. So far Daisy is showing pretty good drive for it, I hope it works out. Once I get the "bring" & "out" down I will bring out the little Frisbee I got her. I hope she gets into it as it was a lot of fun with Dillon. It's a bit tough at first as it's not good for the bones to jump too much before the growth plates close. I'll probably start out with a rope ball that I can throw along the ground. Should be ready for the 2016 season.
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Post by dobermoms on Jun 3, 2014 5:29:51 GMT -5
That's why Dobermans have so many toys....we keep some in every room of the house to help keep them entertained and before you know it they have 10's of toys...lol. Perhaps I should have thought of having a "toy party" when the dogs were younger....instead of people bringing wine, bring toys...lol. Good that you're not hitting or slapping your puppies as this is going to create HUGE issues down the road and it isn't accepted behavior from humans anyways! If you need help, ALWAYS check with Monica or ask here on the forum: it's amazing how a little trick someone has learned can help.
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Post by tiffymurmur on Jun 3, 2014 10:08:50 GMT -5
LOL. The high-pitched ouch strategy is great if it works, but it can backfire. We know this because it just cranked Jack up and sent him right into the stratosphere. I doubt that Gambit is trying to establish dominance at this stage. He's a puppy who just wants attention or wants to play -- or both. Nipping probably got his littermates going, so he's trying it out on your wife. And why not? He's doing what probably worked for him in the past. The following is an excellent video in which Ian Dunbar discusses how to teach bite inhibition. And if you go online and Google Kikopup, you may also find some other helpful strategies. Good luck. As puppies, Dobes are often very mouthy . . . but this, too, shall pass. www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vrPDMc-I-k&feature=youtube_gdata_playerThe yelping just excites Gambit. I will try what the video says also. He's a big brute lol. 17 more days until his 2nd shots and then we can socialize more and get him playing with other dogs, and get him into training classes (for me more then him )
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 4, 2014 12:31:13 GMT -5
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 4, 2014 21:45:38 GMT -5
Diva Daisy
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Post by hooligan on Jun 4, 2014 22:18:37 GMT -5
LOL. Can't tell whether the look on Daisy's face is the snotty catwalk-model pout -- or if she's thinking, Sleep with one eye open, Mum and Dad, because I will get revenge for this. Soooo cute. Did you actually buy that ensemble for her?
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Post by Lisa on Jun 4, 2014 22:32:35 GMT -5
Thanks! Yea we dont hit either. He is my first puppy so I don't know what "eating your face" vs. "playing" is lol. I tried the yelping, works for husband but doesn't seem to work for me (yet! i will keep trying). I have been sticking things in his mouth non stop since Paul's suggestion and that seems to be working a bit. Drew couldn't assess what Gambit was doing because he was at work. Gambit has done what I thought was "eating my face" since Drew has been home from work and it appears its just playing. My arms are a little worse for wear but I will keep at it! Dog doesn't know how stubborn I can be Re-directing as Paul suggested is good. I was using "turn my back and stop the game" with my puppies. It worked like a charm. When Gambit starts nipping stop the game and walk away. They don't like it. Don't give him a toy right after his nipping. Say him No and pause the game for a moment. Make him sit or down. Then take a toy and play with it. He should learn playing games are much more fun than nipping. That's what I do.
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 4, 2014 22:36:06 GMT -5
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 4, 2014 22:38:18 GMT -5
LOL. Can't tell whether the look on Daisy's face is the snotty catwalk-model pout -- or if she's thinking, Sleep with one eye open, Mum and Dad, because I will get revenge for this. Soooo cute. Did you actually buy that ensemble for her? My wife used to sell dog clothes so of course she found something that fit lol
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 6, 2014 11:48:30 GMT -5
In between postings:
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Post by dobermoms on Jun 8, 2014 20:49:20 GMT -5
She is so cute....I can't believe we let her escape from Ontario!
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Post by pdubois64 on Jun 12, 2014 15:30:47 GMT -5
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Post by tiffymurmur on Jun 14, 2014 7:41:13 GMT -5
I AM....BATDOG!!!!!! Ahhhh I love that dog. Even if he is a pain in the butt, vigilante lol
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Post by dobermoms on Jun 16, 2014 5:12:57 GMT -5
Keep saying that..." I love this dog "...it will come in handy over the next few years. LOL
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Post by hooligan on Jun 17, 2014 22:34:56 GMT -5
Hope dm4x4, tiffymurmur and Gambit are all okay after today's tornado in Angus. Let us know.
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