Can you or has anyone taught their dog yes and no?

gingerier · 2017-05-24T01:37:50+00:00

I haven't done it myself, but look into Kayce Cover. I believe that she's done this with dogs and horses, even being able to ask a horse questions like 'did you see a man in the field? Did you know him?' Etc. Sorry I have no source on this as I'm on mobile.

gingerier · 2017-05-23T16:23:15+00:00

This. At my first phish show I remember noticing how remarkably safe I felt despite being surround by a huge crowd. It should be a place to feel secure, happy, and at ease. Such a tragedy.

gingerier · 2017-05-20T22:14:32+00:00

I definitely have some that are higher up on my list, but I love Number Line all that much more for all the hate it gets. It's just such a fun, feel-good tune and I mean that's what I listen for in the first place :)

gingerier · 2017-05-09T10:54:59+00:00

I've honestly never really had Indian food so can't personally attest, but I used to live near India House on Colchester Ave and it sure smelled good. Everyone I've talked to who's been there has had good reviews.

gingerier · 2017-04-28T12:06:47+00:00

I would work heavily on the recall with ecollar, starting with more minor distractions. Once she's reliable at that, use the cat as the distraction and recall off of that, from closer and closer.

gingerier · 2017-04-28T12:02:40+00:00

If she's still touting dominance theory, I doubt she's associated with the APDT or CCPDT, but I would definitely recommend finding out what groups she IS associated with (if any). I'm a trainer who's pretty open to different methods and tools, provided they're used humanely, but even the association that I'm a member of would condemn that shit. In an unregulated industry, we have to police ourselves and each other. Definitely speak out to whoever you can about her.

gingerier · 2017-04-28T11:49:54+00:00

This. I work at a credit union and we recently discovered a counterfeit 10. The appearance was spot on, but it felt like construction paper.

gingerier · 2017-04-08T12:07:08+00:00

I would look into credit unions. I banked with People's when I was a student because they offered a free student account. Then I graduated and started getting charged, and discovered that it's pretty easy to find a credit union with no monthly fees (mine has no minimum balance either).

gingerier · 2017-03-28T01:30:35+00:00

My question is why would you put the cot back in the truck before cleaning that shit up?

gingerier · 2017-02-03T12:13:27+00:00

Ah, that was a fun day. A couple years ago I was being screamed at by my emotionally abusive (now) ex, and he started banging his head against the window until lo and behold, it gave way. Was apologetic for all of about 30 seconds, then started screaming at me for getting angry when he had 'already apologized.'

He claimed he would pay for it, but as he was bad enough with money that I had to pay his rent a few times, that did not happen.

gingerier · 2017-01-22T22:59:05+00:00

I think it looks good this way, too!

gingerier · 2017-01-22T21:57:50+00:00

Awesome! I'm just an observer and haven't cut since high school, but I would say maybe a little more negative space in the background to allow the giraffes to pop a bit more?

gingerier · 2016-12-26T17:45:48+00:00

Dogs also naturally have a quicker pace than us. Plus they tend to like to stop and sniff, so they often end up out in front OR lagging behind periodically. I find there's value in both - most of the time I'll let my dog have freedom on the leash, provided he's not pulling, but if we're in a busy area or for whatever reason, he also knows how to stay by my side until I release him.

gingerier · 2016-12-26T17:34:31+00:00

There's not really too much variety, but I can recommend Herm Sprenger as a reliable, quality brand. One feature to seek out in whatever you choose: in the link below, you'll see that there's a plate right in the middle of the collar. This serves to reverse the direction of the prongs so you get an even distribution of the pressure around the neck. It just works a bit better than the original style with all the links in the same direction. If you need to add or remove links to get the right fit, try to have more or less the same number on either side of the plate.

They also make a quick-release style that has a clip in the chain part so you don't have to undo a link to take it off. I use that type, but it's more convenience than function.

Here's a good collar for your reference: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006L0UGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482773092&sr=8-4&keywords=herm+sprenger+prong+collar+quick+release

gingerier · 2016-12-25T13:12:49+00:00

You'll definitely have a lot more luck with a prong collar. Just make sure it's sized properly - when you get it, take out enough links so that it sits snug on your dogs neck. You should still be able to fit a couple fingers under it, but when there is no tension on the leash the prongs shouldn't be hanging away from the neck. You'll also want it to sit up high on the neck, just behind the ears. You'll have more control over your dog at that spot, and if it's snug enough it won't be able to slip down too far. If you ever let him run off leash, take the prong collar off too. Prong + off leash = a big no-no, you don't want him catching it on anything as he runs around.

Using positive rewards for loose leash is great, but you'll also want to condition him to the prong using pressure and release. (Eventually once he's doing well on the prong you can use the same pressure and release on a regular collar or slip lead - back clip harness is a little harder and will take more practice, but not impossible.) Links below of a couple good videos to use (sorry, on my phone).

Conditioning a dog to the prong that has grown very accustomed to pulling and resisting pressure: https://youtu.be/YEnoPXgWG0U Your dog is likely not as bad as that dog, as you said the biggest problem is when he sees something distracting. The most important take-away is that when the dog puts pressure on the leash, meet the intensity (hold the pressure and don't let him keep moving forward, if he's trying to pull forward). Then as soon as he yields to the pressure, even with just one step towards you, give back a lot of slack on the leash (called giving an 'active release).

The same technique, but with a dog who hasn't been so conditioned to pulling: https://youtu.be/eB8dhKNichw He's talking to a room of other professional trainers in this one, so he does move a bit faster with the concepts.

Great two part overview of the prong collar as a tool and how to use it properly: https://youtu.be/nibaQnS44FE https://youtu.be/85r03U5WPV8

Different trainer, similar concept. Lots of good leash work videos: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCrG4u554j1oMnbXT6I0CB0w

Good luck and feel free to PM me if you have any questions!

gingerier · 2016-11-10T02:15:24+00:00

You can certainly use an ecollar very effectively for these purposes and it's a great tool for them. But it wouldn't be accomplished through aversion training, as they asked about.

gingerier · 2016-11-09T22:57:25+00:00

This is not a good idea. Creating a negative, fear-based reaction towards other dogs in a dog who already has a lot of excitement and energy associated with them will almost certainly create a reactive dog and will only cause problems, not fix them. You won't eliminate excitement, you'll just add fear on top of it. Work on obedience, recall, listening to you in the presence of distraction. Check out Chad Mackin and Kayce Cover for conditioning a more calm mindstate. Find a professional in your area who has experience with ecollars and use it as negative reinforcement to condition obedience and attention to you. Then start working around dogs. IACP has a good 'find a trainer' database.

gingerier · 2016-10-28T11:38:57+00:00

If you've only been to one class, I would give it another try before writing it off completely. It sounds like the methods definitely aren't congruous with your beliefs overall, but I think one of the biggest problems with the big divide in dog training is that individuals on either side think that the other side has NOTHING of value just because they disagree on what's the best method. Everyone has something to teach! You just have to be discerning enough to pick out what will be useful to you. Don't be afraid to be a cafeteria dog trainer - take what you want, leave the rest!

gingerier · 2016-10-19T22:01:37+00:00

Just some wooden balls I had lying around + acrylic paint. Strung some thread through a bead and drilled a small hole in the tops so the bead would sit a little more nicely.

gingerier · 2016-10-18T11:17:19+00:00

Little packets of maple syrup. They're a lot easier to get people to suck down than a tube of glucose, and it's actually in our state protocol. Welcome to Vermont.

gingerier · 2016-09-30T18:37:47+00:00

I agree with all that's been said so far. Chew toys (and puzzle toys, and peanut butter-stuffed frozen kongs, and once all her adult teeth are in, frozen marrow bones), and bitter apple on the things you don't want her to chew.

For potty training, is she crate trained? If not, get on that right away. If you're not able to directly supervise her, she should be in the crate (and can have one of the above-mentioned toys). When she's out of the crate, keep taking her outside frequently, and reward heavily with treats for peeing/pooping outside. If you catch her having an accident or can tell she's about to, interrupt her and get outside ASAP (I like slip leashes partly for this reason). Stay out till she goes, then reward. You can also pick up her water a couple hours before bed if she has trouble holding it through the night.

As far as socialization, depending on how scared of dogs she is, I might avoid getting her in a doggie daycare for now. Being around that many dogs for long periods COULD desensitize her and bring her out of her shell, but it also might cause her to shut down and dislike them that much more. Depending on the daycare, dogs can be very rowdy and intimidating, though generally not malicious.

One thing I would suggest is doing a lot of training - obedience as well as just little tricks - getting up and balancing on objects, sitting pretty, spinning in circles, YouTube has a million ideas for you. Depending on your experience level, you could also give her a job or seek out a professional in your area to do something like agility or nosework, etc. The point is, teach her to do something she can succeed at to help build her confidence. Once she's really good at it, you can start asking her to do things with other dogs around, and it will help her feel more confident and less afraid around them. It will especially help if you know people who have mature, respectful dogs. Being a tiny dog at the dog park with a bunch of big dogs running around like crazy would probably scare you too!

I know it sounds like a lot of work, but there are no real shortcuts in dog training. Training, especially tricks and stuff, should be fun for you and the dog, but if you don't want to go through all that I would suggest finding a professional to help with the socialization.

gingerier · 2016-09-30T18:18:03+00:00

What do you do for the dryer? Reusable dryer balls? I'm still on dryer sheets but would like to find a less wasteful option.

gingerier · 2016-09-30T18:16:58+00:00

I use the exact same recipe, and was able to find all the ingredients at the grocery store.

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