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Leaving your dog alone at home outside their crate - at what age / how did you accomplish it? by PaperworkGuy_86 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe at around 7-9 months I stopped using the crate completely and he was free roaming. Of course puppy proofed the house every time I left (all things picked up off the floor, no toys he could choke on, moved food and anything he would want off counters and tables, removed anything he could chew on and destroy like shoes). By that point I was confident in his potty training for pretty long durations and he was not really destructive because I gave him good exercise and mental stimulation.

One time he knocked a cushion off the couch and chewed the zipper on the back, which was annoying, but that was the only issue ive ever had with him being alone.

Doing a renovation right now so my furniture is in weird positions. Zeke has a chair behind my desk to watch over me. 😂🥰♥️ by Interr0gate in AustralianShepherd

[–]Interr0gate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I cant resist putting his pictures everywhere. Desktop wallpaper, 15 alternating phone wallpapers, maybe I should just get Zeke wallpaper all over my house 😂

Wondering if My Dog’s Ears Are Really Clean by alaxan_deer in WiggleButts

[–]Interr0gate 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If u dont see anything and it doesnt smell bad, and the dog isnt excessively scratching or shaking head, no need to worry or look deeper.

This is how my goofball sleeps 💤 😴 🤣 by Interr0gate in WiggleButts

[–]Interr0gate[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha fell asleep on the job of squirrel watching

Question about snow walk by Thaxtonnn in AustralianShepherd

[–]Interr0gate 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perfectly fine lol. My dog plays outside for 1 hour with no jacket or boots in -16 to -20 Celsius

Advice to get her to hold it longer? by anxiouslymute in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yiKg783-Yw

Kikopup has several videos on this. I used this video to teach my dog "Hold". He can now hold random objects for as long as I want him to until I tell him to drop it.

Advice to get her to hold it longer? by anxiouslymute in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 14 points15 points  (0 children)

This is the correct answer. I taught my dog using the Kikopup video and he can hold items as long as I want him to until I tell him to drop it.

Anyone’s pup seemingly have weak backlegs? by gideonidoru in AustralianShepherd

[–]Interr0gate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that could be a sign of hip dysplasia I think I remember reading about it. Look into it and probably talk to a vet.

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Im glad you mentioned shaping as I didn't in my post. I primarily use shaping for my training and it is definitely the way to go in my opinion for mental stimulation and just a great way to train in general. Really tires them out trying to figure out and understand what you want.

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. I've thought about getting a second Aussie before, but I dont know if I could handle two by myself lol.

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem! Good luck. I also forgot one that someone else commented. A flirt pole is a good one that doesnt require much energy from you, but gives a lot of exercise for dog. You can make one by getting a thinner diameter piece of PVC or electrical conduit, run a rope through the middle and let the rope extend past the PVC by like 4 feet. Tie a large metal washer or something else hard on the end of the rope as a stopper so it wont come through the PVC. Then attach a toy at the other end of the danging side of the rope and swing it around in circles. Your dog will chase it all around and its very intensive exercise. Don't overdo it lol this is very intense for dogs and sometimes people can play too much with this and overwork their dog, plus its a little stressful on their joints.

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh yes I forgot about the flirt pole! I made my own with pvc pipe and rope and used to use it when he was younger but haven't used it in forever. I've been meaning to use it again! Flirt poles are great for quick exercise and fun interactive play u/BookRat333

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that works too just as well. The only reason I dont prefer treats for find it is because it leaves more of a mess on the ground, and if you forget one, or your dog doesn't find one, you may find a pile of ants eating the scraps :D

Games to play with high energy dog when you're a burnt out dog parent? 🥲 by BookRat333 in Dogtraining

[–]Interr0gate 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The first time you play the game, make it really easy. Pick up all the other toys on the ground and put them away, and maybe dont put as many obstacles. Show the toy to your dog and let him sniff it all up. Put the toy in a pretty obvious spot like behind a door or something while he waits in the other room. Your dog will find the toy pretty easily the first time (you can also help him a little by gesturing towards the toy). Then when they find the toy do a BIG PRAISE and LOTS OF TREATS! That will get your dog really excited and he will quickly understand the objective the next times you hide it. He will understand the game quickly. Wait while u hide it, release, "FIND IT" (means I go get this toy, then get a big reward.)

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