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Thanks forum friends. But, I don't think I am being hard on myself. Layla was a smart, lovely girl when she was a puppy. Although she wasn't like other dogs, she is kind of aloof, was leery of some people even tho she did get out and meet people and see things. She is excited to see me in the mornin...

Thanks jacksdad. Again, I am hurting inside.

Thanks Emmabeth. I initially tried to rehome the shy girl and most responses were either flat out no, or I would but I already have a dog. That was my thought, if I couldn't rehome the sweet one, how am I going to find a home for Layla. She has always been a bit of a firecracker. If she was with a s...

I don't know if anyone will see/read this update. But, this one isn't good. After a few months of training all the dogs were doing soooo much better. I was on bedrest for a couple weeks, no training, no walks, no nothing for my babies, etc. So, they got set back by that. Tonight Layla, who is 2 1/2 ...

Many thanks Jacksdad for putting my mind at ease!!!

Updates are great, especially when one feels that they are in an impossible situation. I did start using the clicker as well, with my oldest girl (Layla) and Bubba. Little Mama (who is now a year old) is scared of some noises and especially new things so the clicker scared her, even the softest clic...

Thanks Fundog. I thought I should post the outcome so far as in the beginning the story was grim. Or it felt that way at least!!

After only one month of working with the trainer. My 3 doggies are doing so much better. I can't wait to see them a year or two from now. (I am realistic at least!). They are learning to not react to dogs barking or noises. It is great. I love positive training and now that I know how to apply it, t...

This is kind of late, but Jacksdad is right on. Everything he said is exactly what my trainer said, whom I have been working with for a few weeks now. I had to have the trainer come to me as I could never take them to an organized doggie class. They would be hell on wheels. My 3 kids are doing so we...

I LOVE this site. Lot's of GREAT advice. People who have the same issues and they are POSITIVE about helping you. Trust me, I have a load of doggie issues on my hands and I found the advice very helpful. That and I hired a POSITIVE trainer as well. Good luck shuvvy.

Started clicker training with Layla and Bubba, they do very well with it. Mama on the other hand is scared of the noise. I did about 10 clicks with her and on the 11th she looked at me and ran off into the yard. Hm. So as not to scare her I am just using treats with her until I meet with the trainer...

Layla and Bubba had meetings with a demo dog and it actually went great. Layla did very well. Bubba is a little fearful, but he never got to get out when he was young so he will come around. Little Mama will get her test later. I was so proud of Layla, she is really a great girl. And every one of th...

Interesting, Comfort Zone?? It's worth a try! Thanks Gordiesmom. I have been doing trainine, like getting them to focus on me and not the treat. They are so smart it just boggles my mind. It doesn't take them long to figure out what I am asking them to do. I know they will have their good days and s...

Horza: My trainer has asked if I would be open to try clicker training. And, yes, I am up for anything. I watched a small snip-it of Victoria using it as well. I will wait until the trainer has me start. I don't want to get too overwhelmed. I love this forum, it has so much information. I did purcha...

Thanks Gordiesmom. I got the report from the trainer. It wasn't as bad as I thought. She did say it could take years of work. But I say, all I have is time! I am not a social butterfly and I am tenacious so I am determined. I am going to a hearing as I just don't think it is fair to label them FOR L...