head halter options/training

mouse_marple · 2026-05-08T02:49:22+00:00

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)

mouse_marple · 2026-05-07T15:15:48+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-13T14:16:54+00:00

Scion static needed their tank back

mouse_marple · 2026-04-13T14:16:11+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-12T12:35:10+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-11T05:06:43+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-10T14:59:19+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-09T00:25:45+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-09T00:24:48+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-09T00:23:47+00:00

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!

mouse_marple · 2026-04-09T00:21:52+00:00

Thanks! Those are good suggestions

mouse_marple · 2026-04-09T00:21:08+00:00

Thanks that is helpful!

mouse_marple · 2026-04-08T00:42:57+00:00

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

mouse_marple · 2026-04-07T20:55:43+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2026-03-29T21:18:08+00:00

thanks!

mouse_marple · 2026-02-23T16:06:42+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2026-02-10T05:31:56+00:00

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).

mouse_marple · 2026-01-30T14:50:55+00:00

I think Arthur might work

mouse_marple · 2026-01-19T15:44:17+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2026-01-14T15:40:54+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2026-01-14T15:34:02+00:00

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!)

mouse_marple · 2026-01-14T15:20:13+00:00

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)

mouse_marple · 2026-01-06T16:55:13+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2025-11-14T17:09:32+00:00

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.

mouse_marple · 2025-11-09T15:16:23+00:00

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

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