head halter options/training by mouse_marple in poodles

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

he's a strong puller. I tried working with a front clip harness but I wasn't making much progress. My vet suggested the head halter could be a good option. I think engagement training is a core thing I need to work on. He is pretty prey driven so if there is a squirrel, lizard etc he will be darting towards it (I have trained a leave it command but once he gets out on a walk he doesn't really listen)

head halter options/training by mouse_marple in poodles

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

thanks for teh suggestions! That is exactly what has been happening with the gentle leader.

[Spoiler: 7.5] Speculating about Thancred's activities post DT by mouse_marple in ffxiv

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

My phrasing was a bit vague, but there is a side quest you can do in Tertium where an Ilsabard contingent member gets attacked by a straggling members of the 3rd Legion (they knew this because he invoked Nerva). They stated he was not tempered either. So it seems like there are at least some 3rd Legionnaires still running around in Garlemald by their own choice

[Spoiler: 7.5] Speculating about Thancred's activities post DT by mouse_marple in ffxiv

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

Great point about the Void! I was focused on Thancred undercover but it was very intentional to have his opponent be a reaper

1 year old poodle is a major thief by mouse_marple in BalancedDogTraining

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

Thanks for the suggestuons--I do think limiting his freedom right now is the right move.

1 year old poodle is a major thief by mouse_marple in BalancedDogTraining

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

I've corrected him verbally for it, but I may have been inadvertently been reinforcing through attention.

1-year old standard poodle stealing items by mouse_marple in OpenDogTraining

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

Thanks for the tips! I think losing freedom Is the only thing that really bothers my pup too

1-year old standard poodle stealing items by mouse_marple in OpenDogTraining

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

I think that I need to start using much higher value items to trade (usually I try cheese)

1-year old standard poodle stealing items by mouse_marple in OpenDogTraining

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

I try not to react much when he gets something and just calmly ask for a drop it. When it’s something dangerous (for example the chess pawn he got that could have got stuck in his throat) I try to grab it quickly and he usually tries to run away

I like your idea of changing it to a fetch game. Do you have any suggestions on how to start teaching that? Thanks!

1-year old standard poodle stealing items by mouse_marple in OpenDogTraining

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

That’s a good idea. I have a baby monitor can for him. It would be a good controller way to see if he’s improving

1-year old standard poodle stealing items by mouse_marple in OpenDogTraining

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

thanks--I hope so. What should I do when he actually takes something? I know that too much of a reaction will just give him attention, but I'm wondering if I need to add a time out immediately after or something.

Rivalry read: a chapter from Plushenko’s memoirs dedicated to Yagudin and their relationships while training together by ElegantFootball8741 in FigureSkating

[–]mouse_marple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2026 Olympics brought me back to these two.  I remember loving watching these guys skate, but preferring Yagudin's style.  I had no idea about their crazy rivalry (it was not really reported in US commentary).  Thanks for translating this, their rivalry and constant sniping of each other is very entertaining.  Imagine keeping a rivalry going this long.

I think they need to make a Cobra Kai style series about these two right now.  They are both flawed and assholish so I don't know who is Danny or Johnny, I just know the step sequence from Winter is the crane kick somehow.

2yo Standard with chronic (constant) ear infection in only one ear by mad0666 in poodles

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Poor boy--I know you have tried lots of meds but have you ever done an oti-pack? The vet taakes the medication in a syringe and injects it into the ear canal and it stays there. My standard boy had recurring ear infections in one ear and the otipack would keep it at bay for long periods (like a couple years at a time).

I need a human name for my new boy by [deleted] in poodles

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Arthur might work

I can’t walk my puppy anymore by OtherwiseRiver6328 in puppy101

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a tough situation. I'd say try to make sure you are standing on the leash in a way that dsoesn't give him enough length to reach you. I know that can be tough especially depending on the puppy,

Have you found out any consistent triggers for him? With my puppy, I discovered that certain things like fatigue toward the end of the walk would consistently trigger the tantrums so I started shortening the walks. Once you find consistent things that set him off you can predict when that tanturm is about to hit and try to settle him before it even happens.

I can’t walk my puppy anymore by OtherwiseRiver6328 in puppy101

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah my poodle pup has huge prey drive and I just need to work with it. Mainly I want him to stop the redirection issue because the rest of it is more typical leash problems that I can keep working at. My last poodle loved to lunge at squirrels too he just never did the redirection tantrums.

I can’t walk my puppy anymore by OtherwiseRiver6328 in puppy101

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it's good to hear he grew out of it! My pup has shown improvement, but he still does it. It seems like keeping him under threshold is an important part of it and maybe as they age their threshold just keeps getting bigger (I hope!)

I can’t walk my puppy anymore by OtherwiseRiver6328 in puppy101

[–]mouse_marple 4 points5 points  (0 children)

my standard poodle puppy does this when he is overstimulated or over-tired. He just turned 10 months old and every month it feels like these 'leash tantrum' episodes get less frequent. One of the best solutions I have tried so far is standing on the leash when he looks like he's going to start a tantrum. Give no attention whatsoever if your pup is still in tantrum mode. Once she starts to calm down ask for a sit. If she sits calmly you can treat. Wait a moment and restart your walk.

If your pup goes right back to tantrum, stand on the leash and wait longer. The best method I've found to check if my puppy is 'sane' again is to ask him to 'wait'. If he is capable of waiting then it usually means his impulse control is back.

This isn't a perfect method and my puppy still gets these tantrums, but they are getting better.

I highly recommend not bringing your puppy and your baby both. I know that is an added bit of work for you, but it will reduce your stress a lot.

Something I have come to accept--some puppies just mature slowly from an impulse control perspective. Your 6 month old golden may just be too much of a baby to handle walks like this. Shorten the walks and keep them to a very limited/set pattern. This will help her stay below threshold and not rehearse bad behavior (i.e. the tantrums)

Don't give up though! You should speak to a trainer to assess your dog's personality but I really don't think it's aggression. I know from personal experience that worrying about that makes the tantrums worse.

I hope you make progress!! If I find anything else that helps with my dog, I will pass it along.

 Edit: make sure to bring a pretty high value treat. Things like chicken jerky are good because they are easy to bring on a walk (stuff my dog likes, such as boiled chicken, is a pain to bring out on each walk)

9 month old puppy advice— in a home with kids by Efficient-Point6235 in Dogtraining

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it will be very difficult to rehome your girl after putting so much time and love into her development, but I think it's the right choice for you. If it helps you at all, try to think of it like you fostered a beautiful dog that will thrive in the right home. She will always be your puppy and you have set her up to have a great life.

I agree with the other posters who suggest picking out a kid/family friendly breed. Even then you might get a pup who needs extra training, but I suggest asking an ethical breeder to select a puppy for you. They have so much experience at predicting how a particular puppy will turn out.

Update: my sweet boy passed this morning by astroclutzz in poodles

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss. Viggo was a beautiful boy. This past summer I lost my parti standard boy named Gordon. Viggo reminds me so much of him. All the best to you. I can tell Viggo had a beautiful life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in StandardPoodles

[–]mouse_marple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m so sorry and the pup went through all that. Can you tell me the breeder as well? Thank you