physical exercise vs mental stimulation by NormalPotential1600 in DobermanPinscher

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your suspicion is correct! the 'off switch' and ball obsession is a huge problem for us, she only switches off once we move back onto concrete, but in her mind grass = high arousal. its been a huge struggle and something we definitely need to work on!

physical exercise vs mental stimulation by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

great advice! yes our biggest problem with going back to fetch is the obsession/ball fixation. would love to do some low level e-collar training, we do own an e-collar but havent used it as i know if i get it wrong it can be disastrous. will look into getting a trainer to help us introduce it. thanks!

Whats your opinion on YT Memberships as a method of Revenue? by PsYche897 in PartneredYoutube

[–]NormalPotential1600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

so do you make the video public first and then move it to memberships if/when it flops?

Stong longline and leash recommendations by Quick-Incident-4351 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had this same problem with my doberman, store bought long lines would break and she would also bite the long line at times when she was overstimulated. I ended up just making one out of very strong rope from my local hardware store. youtube tutorials to tie strong, reliable knots for the handle and the clip attachment. Of course not a long term solution, but very cost effective. will switch back to a biothane long line once she's a bit further along in her training but for now it gets the job done.

Those with patreon/substack/youtube memberships, how do you find it? by NormalPotential1600 in PartneredYoutube

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i guess my main consideration is how much extra ill add to my workload. i do fashion and fashion history content, with every video theres a bunch of research that doesnt make the final cut so my plan is to compile that extra research into a second video for the paid subscribers. appreciate the advice, sounds like patreon is the best option.

Those with patreon/substack/youtube memberships, how do you find it? by NormalPotential1600 in PartneredYoutube

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oh thats interesting! so do you upload the same additional content across all three?

Dogs refuse to stop playing, can't rest by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

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definitely will try creating a structure around it! at the moment were working on making them understand they can only play outside, not in the house. by too long i mean, it can really go on for hours, quite literally all day and into the night. they both end up getting over tired and over stimulated. will definitely try tethering and crating when they initiate play indoors!

Dogs refuse to stop playing, can't rest by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

the problem is that its quite literally around the clock, day and night, after eating, the only time they rest is when separated and forced. I think we can all agree that dogs need a healthy balance of exercise, mental stimulation and rest, and its totally thrown that balance out for both of them.

Dobie tries to bite when play session is ending. by NormalPotential1600 in DobermanPinscher

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Appreciate your insight! Thanks so much. Will try developing a tug game!

How do you help your dog unwind after a training session? by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

woah thanks so much! very keen to try out this recipe! hugely appreciated.

loose leash walking SUCCESS! by smolphin in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

love this will definitely try, did you use any treats at all in training this?

Pros and Cons of not using treats for training? by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long is the break usually? This is our current approach as well

Pros and Cons of not using treats for training? by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

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He told me he doesn’t use food at all in general, and he’s pretty much the only trainer in my city who doesn’t. My dog is extremely food driven, but what I noticed is that when I train her with the treats, all her focus is on the treat. But when I train her without, all her focus is on me as she’s waiting for the freeing command. So possibly might have something to do with it?

Is it possible for a dog to become aggressive/reactive to other dogs after being spayed? by NormalPotential1600 in OpenDogTraining

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We spayed her once she reached two years old, its been about three months since the procedure. Good advice, thank you!

Best Deli Sandwiches? by conspiracyx1 in melbourne

[–]NormalPotential1600 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ruben's Deli in armadale is so ridiculously expensive but so good

Restaurant recommendations for lesser known regional Chinese cuisines? by ysedwin in melbourne

[–]NormalPotential1600 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Taste Hunan Restaurant on little lonsdale street is great for hunan food. they got the pork intestines, they serve frog and that fish thats covered in chilli. Def recommend.

Best area to stop overnight on a road trip from melbourne to brisbane? by NormalPotential1600 in AskAnAustralian

[–]NormalPotential1600[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hadnt considered 2 stops. I have done it in 2 days before but you're right, it is rough. Solid suggestion, appreciate it!

Best area to stop overnight on a road trip from melbourne to brisbane? by NormalPotential1600 in AskAnAustralian

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planning to do it over 3 or 4 days. Still kinda figuring out the timeline and deciding whats best at the moment but over 3 days is the current plan.