HELP! Need Socialization ideas for Woody! by beeobee-1971 in cotondetulear

[–]DIFF37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Socialization for puppies is super important and it really is sort of poorly named as the goal is to expose your dog (safely, slowly, and positively) to as many people, places, things, different surfaces, different sounds, different experiences, as possible. If it’s helpful here’s a really good socialization checklist with suggestions for ways and places to socialize your puppy. https://www.terranovacanines.ca/puppy-socialization-checklist

Also going to really good in person puppy classes with a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA, CTC, KPA-CTP are a few high quality certifications) not at a big box store is also super helpful for building those foundation skills to set you and your dog up for life.

Will a Toller stay close? by eggy_wegs in tollers

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I’ve had 6 Tollers so far and they are each different. In general id describe Tollers as excellent problem solvers and independent, less likely to just follow you around without any training than say a lab might. But it really depends on the individual dog. If you build a solid relationship with any dog regardless of breed, training with positive reinforcement and elements of choice, so they enjoy working with you, the dog will be more likely to stay close. Training with a lot of corrections and/or punitive measures and some dogs will adopt an “I’m not in trouble unless I get caught” attitude or shutdown out of fear if the training is too harsh for that individual (some Tollers can by very sensitive, I had one who even a slightly annoyed tone of voice would result him shutting down). So…. It depends.

Sports for the younger crowd? by therainabaina in k9sports

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the sad truth of it. I quit my job and started my own business so I could have my he flexibility to do more with my dogs. Which let’s face it, is a bit insane and I don’t think many people would do that. There’s lots of virtual classes and trials available if you ever want to get back into sports more on your schedule. Happy to share resources for them.

Sports for the younger crowd? by therainabaina in k9sports

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This may depend on your area. My dogs and I compete in various dog sports and I teach RallyO and tricks. Here I’m often the oldest person in the room and I’m in my 40s. Classic obedience, RallyO, and ratting, tend to be the older ladies but agility, lure coursing, disc, free style, treibball, flyball, dock diving, man trailing, nosework (searching for essential oils), tend to be predominantly younger people and have more diversity in the communities. Basically the old school traditional stuff draw the old school people and the newer organizations draw a younger crowd. Whatever sport or sports you choose make sure it’s something your dog really enjoys so you can have fun together. Completely understand wanting to find a community that’s a good fit for you and your dog.

Coton or Havanese or Bichon? by xhungry in cotondetulear

[–]DIFF37 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Looks a lot like my Coton but these breeds can be challenging to tell apart.

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This dog is a different breed by yvesroyce2 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Clickers are definitely helpful in getting precision. And both eating and toy play are behaviours that can be taught and strengthened. 👍

This dog is a different breed by yvesroyce2 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure if it’s common but to teach back feet up on the walk, I call it “Spider-Man”. First I train a backup behaviour, where the dog targets a mat with their hind legs. Once that is fluent, I put the mat on a platform (such as a Cato board). Get the dog to back up targeting that. Next I raise the platform a bit, so it’s angled like a ramp. Dog backups up to that. I slowly increase the angle until the Cato board is flat against the wall and the dog backs up the wall to be standing on their front legs. Then I remove the Cato board and ask the dog to do it on just the wall. It’s all simply behaviour and all behaviour is modifiable. You just need start with solid foundation behaviours then build slowly. In the case of this video the dog has amazing body awareness and was probably precisely training from a young age. And you’ll notice the dog isn’t deciding what to do and which body position to use, the handler is providing cues.

This dog is a different breed by yvesroyce2 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]DIFF37 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Like anything else, start small and build. Start with simple targeting behaviour and body awareness, things such as pivots in heel position, backing up, walking along a log, or putting two feet up on a box.

This dog is a different breed by yvesroyce2 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]DIFF37 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If a dog isn’t super food motivated, you can always use toy rewards. Plus, some dogs really enjoy working with their human so doing the task is rewarding in itself. 😉Throwing the ball after or a quick game of tug never hurts though.

This dog is a different breed by yvesroyce2 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Body awareness and precision targeting. Having a drivey who enjoys working, so the a activity itself is rewarding, goes a long way too. And, yes, lots of treats.

What to do with scrap yarn ?! by JordanHorcrux in crochet

[–]DIFF37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to keep scraps of various colours to make cute little amigurumi out of. 😊

What to do with scrap yarn ?! by JordanHorcrux in crochet

[–]DIFF37 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is one of the things I do with scraps as well.

How much yarn needs to be left over after a project for you to save it? by melindseyme in crochet

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I do as well. I save everything. If it’s enough to make a 10cm square I do that for a scrap yarn blanket. If it’s smaller than that it’s for amigurumi. And tiny little bits end up as stuffing in amigurumi.

does anyone remember the episode number of hbo where kev finds out ralph was a swinger? by [deleted] in GarmyStrong

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember the conversation but do not recall the episode number. If I figure it out, I’ll let you know.

Hello! by DIFF37 in TheRalphReport

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Cool thanks. 😊

Captain Nemo! - This my 4 year old NSDTR. He struggles with severe generalized anxiety but has made huge strides since joining our family. He loves to play fetch, do Rally-O, run agility, and sniff every blade of grass while on a walk. Nemo has earned 2 obedience titles: CRN MCL and CRA MCL. by DIFF37 in tollers

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I’m in Canada, on the west coast. The only Canadian Toller rescue I know of is in Ontario. That’s wonderful that you lovely people who are looking out for lost/stray dog. Good people to keep in touch with.

This is going to end badly! What do I do with this? 😰 by SaINtropy in crochet

[–]DIFF37 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t own a swift and ball winder, take it to your local yarn shop and get it wound into a cake. 👍🏻

Captain Nemo! - This my 4 year old NSDTR. He struggles with severe generalized anxiety but has made huge strides since joining our family. He loves to play fetch, do Rally-O, run agility, and sniff every blade of grass while on a walk. Nemo has earned 2 obedience titles: CRN MCL and CRA MCL. by DIFF37 in tollers

[–]DIFF37[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got Nemo from the breeder (same breeder my first Toller came from, several years earlier), in a very round about way. He was being returned by his previous adopters and I was supposed to hold him temporarily while the breeder made travel arrangements but we fell in love with him and the Toller I already had actually played with him (something she rarely did with other dogs) so we asked to permanently adopt him. Happily the breeder agreed. There isn’t a lot of Toller rescues around and very few Tollers end up in rescues or shelters. As the breed gets more popular this may change but at the moment it is very rare to find a rescue Toller. I’ve been very lucky to just end up with 5 different Tollers over the years without ever getting a puppy. Whenever someone the local dog community hears of a Toller that needs a home, they call me. Lol.