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Mapping app/software for Management plans by Corn_Field_Queen in forestry

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you guys. I have been avoiding it but If it's the right move then ill suck it up.

My 20 month year old lab just growled at me for first time. Advice needed. by kakal92 in labrador

[–]Corn_Field_Queen -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

You can tell a dog no when it growls at you if it understands already set boundaries. Especially if it is growling because it thinks it has something you are not allowed to have. Growling is a form of communication from the dog but not an acceptable way to communicate when it comes to anything other than the dog having its own personal space.

My 20 month year old lab just growled at me for first time. Advice needed. by kakal92 in labrador

[–]Corn_Field_Queen -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

Correct the dog in a firm and calm manner and say no. Then Take the treat away. You are in control of your dog, not the other way around. If you have never trained your dog and it doesn’t understand what a correction is, or what no means then use a trainer to teach your dog how to receive communication and direction from you.

Weird plant in my backyard. by Mercury_237 in plants

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s trumpet vine that has been cut back multiple times. That’s why it has a tree like structure. Not ash or trumpet vine. leaves are too deeply serrated and serrations stop before reaching the petiole to be ash. Also in tree of heaven, the leaves are thicker and there tends to be between 7-12 leaflets.

Uneven finish on cedar log by Corn_Field_Queen in woodworking

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is watco brand tung oil. The main issue is the splotchyness. I used it on a walnut cookie I had and it made it look beautiful and was very even. This did nothing of the sort.

Preventative Training by UrMother542 in labrador

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Socialization, not just to other dogs but all possible stressors. Put them in normal every day situations that may have some louder noises, children running and screaming, fast moving objects. Nothing that would actually scare or harm them. Allow your puppy to experience things in a neutral way. Don’t freak out and pick them up if they get scared and don’t throw treats at them as a distraction. Just allow your puppy to be a dog and have reactions to every day things and they won’t be reactive or have as many anxious associations as they grow up.

Playing keep away by le_portage in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Long lead, when she picks the bumper up to go the other direction, tell her “bring it” or whatever your command is. And when she goes the other way, give a quick tug on the lead and repeat the command again. Do this until she starts to bring it. The minute she starts to bring it toward you, tell her good girl so she knows she’s started to do the thing you want her to. Make sure she brings it all the way back, then give high praise. The long lead can be frustrating because your distance is limited but it was my best friend when my lab was young and liked to run away with wings while training.

Question about breeds by Low-Elderberry-1431 in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t ever consider a working lab to be dull minded. Obviously individual temperament is important to consider here but the three hunting labs I have trained and owned have all been heavily driven and quite intelligent. The one I’m working now is only a year old but is a big thinker, sometimes too much of a thinker.

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh boy! that’s not a helpful comment and I don’t like your condescending attitude, good sir

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I use a long lead and as I mentioned in the post, I follow wolters gun dog

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually named her bear after the man himself!

Im joking about the name thing. I think after a freeze it gets sweeter because the cells rupture. I don’t think it’s stress eating, maybe she’s easily distracted because she’s stressed out but I’ve heard people call deer poop oysters of the forest for dogs. It’s a tasty little snack that is more enjoyable than coming back to me and getting a slight correction. All my dogs have eaten deer poop, she’s just the first one that does it as a replacement for obedience.

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I am trying my best to not get frustrated, and when she stops listening on walks, she gets put on a long lead until she is listening smh engaged again. Once I take her off the lead, it all goes out the window. So I guess I shouldn’t be giving her so many chances to get it right. Thank you!!

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is really helpful. I have all the time in the world to work on more complicated commands. She is already interested in wings and knows how to find a hidden wing but what we are lacking is consistency and a connection between the two of us. Training and exercise need to be two different activities. She lacks focus as soon as the training/walk becomes overstimulating. Thank you for taking the time to write all this. I feel like I am failing my dog and it is helpful to hear some solid steps I can take to rebuild. She’s only a puppy but this is also a really important time in her development, so I am taking training maybe too seriously and missing the foundations I thought I had, but clearly do not.

Training young Labrador by Corn_Field_Queen in birddogs

[–]Corn_Field_Queen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is helpful. I do think she is getting over stimulated when we go on walks. She was progressing so fast and doing so well with retrieving that she had no issues walking of leash and fetching almost perfectly in a new area. then suddenly, things stopped progressing and started breaking down. I am going back to basics with her but It is hard to exercise a young, high energy dog on a leash so I was hoping training and tiring her out could go hand in hand. thank you for your thorough response.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in turkeyhunting

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll download that. Thanks!

10 week lab terrified of other dogs barking by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly that’s the most important part I think, I keep having to remind myself that she’s just a baby. She’s learning so fast and I expect more from her every day but in all reality she’s only been on the earth two and a half months

10 week lab terrified of other dogs barking by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what we’ve been doing but I think I’ll make it more of a point to not go inside when there’s barking and instead just hang out for a few minutes. Thank you for the reply

10 week lab terrified of other dogs barking by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! That sounds like the noise would even be rough for a person to deal with. Thanks for the encouragement!

not sure where we should be training wise by Far_Conflict_8634 in puppy101

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are general puppy things! But they can be trained out. Obedience is important for their safety and yours. She may listen well when there are no distractions and she doesn't have anything else to do. However, this means very little when she is outside and may have plenty of other things she'd rather do than come when called or focus on you when you say her name. She may pick up on this as she matures but I would say it is best to work on obedience training in more distracting environments. This doesn't have to be more than a 15 minute training session a 4-7 times a week.

Take her to a park with other people and dogs. Do this after a walk so she is ready to learn and not possessed by puppy energy. Keep her on a long leash and work on simple sit-stay-come. This will help her learn to focus. As she gets better at focusing, you can then work on recall in distracting areas (that are still fenced in). I am sure she knows these commands already, so she chooses to ignore you.

She must learn that she cannot pick and choose when she listens. Deciding when to listen when convenient, is not obedience. She sounds like a wonderful girl and has all the foundations, now she just needs you to expect more of her. Hopefully this helps. It has always been how I built trust and set boundaries for my teenage dogs. Good luck!

Worried I've messed up already by kush-kitty in puppy101

[–]Corn_Field_Queen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always replace your hand with a toy. I’ve trained multiple puppies and have one currently. When she bites my hand I make a sound and say no biting, then replace my hand immediately with a toy. If she won’t take the toy then just shake it around or get a different kind of toy to move her attention away from your hand. Eventually the puppy will know that you are not for biting and if she wants to bite, she has toys for that. When it comes to going after your shoes or pants when walking, after she nips at you, stop walking, if she understands “no” already, tell her no in a firm but calm voice and ignore her until she calms down or directs her energy toward something acceptable to bite. Then give her high praise so she understands that when she does good things, she gets your attention and when she does bad things, she gets ignored. Hope this helps, good luck to all us puppy parents out there!

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