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by DianeLDL
Wed May 10, 2017 10:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Trust me I'm a vet?
Replies: 11
Views: 7239

Re: Trust me I'm a vet?

Is this something in the U.K.? I hadn't heard bout it, but this forum is the closest thing to social media that I participate in. So, if it's not discussed here. I don't know about it. I'm sure that like training, everyone has their idea. We don't feed Sandy raw anything. His tummy is so sensitive, ...
by DianeLDL
Wed May 10, 2017 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Behaviourist degree qualifications - relevance ?
Replies: 7
Views: 5908

Re: Behaviourist degree qualifications - relevance ?

Emmabeth,

You did a great job with the forum site. I like the logo, and the questions to prove I'm not a robot. When asked how many gas stations, it took me a while since my eyes weren't working too well, but I must have passed since I was able to post.

Kudos! :D :D
Diane
by DianeLDL
Wed May 10, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Behaviourist degree qualifications - relevance ?
Replies: 7
Views: 5908

Re: Behaviourist degree qualifications - relevance ?

Emmabeth, Great answer! Problem is that today, people can get degrees in almost anything and call themselves whatever they want. As you so well explained, experience and staying on top of what is going on in the canine world as well as having colleagues with whom you can consult is great. We have ha...
by DianeLDL
Wed May 10, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2
Replies: 3365
Views: 2046884

Re: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2

Judy, Maybe add some music. Sounds like he's leading you in the "dance" :lol: :lol:
by DianeLDL
Wed May 10, 2017 3:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2
Replies: 3365
Views: 2046884

Re: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2

Judy, I love it! "Good boy, Jasper!" 8) Of course he asked nicely for something he knows you would give him. :D But, as you said if it were something he knows you would say "No", then of course, its time to just take! :wink: Sandy thinks anything that hits the floor is his. The o...
by DianeLDL
Tue May 09, 2017 11:37 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Obsessed with other animals
Replies: 2
Views: 2531

Re: Obsessed with other animals

Hi Lizalex, We have a 7 yo deer chihuahua who we rescued 6 years ago. He also goes bezerk when any animal gets on the TV: dog, cat, horse, duck... :shock: You name it. We have tried treating him, but all he did was find treats in my pocket & have jackpot. Our TV stand is totally scratched. :oops...
by DianeLDL
Mon Apr 17, 2017 2:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to tell other people?
Replies: 4
Views: 3984

Re: How to tell other people?

Janca, Good luck! You received some good advice. But, remember that they may have been taught to do the roll with their dog. When we first got Sandy, we signed up for training with a local pet store. And, Sandy was reacting to the other dogs (since as we learned through this site he has fear reactio...
by DianeLDL
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:52 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Counter conditioning
Replies: 11
Views: 10998

Re: Counter conditioning

Nettle,

Thanks for the incourage,net. Yes, I'll revisit it when we get back to Maine.

Thanks for he hugs :D :D

Diane
by DianeLDL
Mon Apr 17, 2017 12:52 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: SURPRISE! counter surfing
Replies: 7
Views: 4831

Re: SURPRISE! counter surfing

Why is it that they prefer food other than their own? Sandy is in one of his moods today. (Well, OH was at the dr. All morning having his bladder immunotherapy. Usually, he sits with Sandy on his lap. Now, OH is in the bedroom, rolling from side to side since the drug has to touch each part of his b...
by DianeLDL
Fri Apr 14, 2017 4:08 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Counter conditioning
Replies: 11
Views: 10998

Re: Counter conditioning

Thanks Jacksdad, Ari_RR & Nettle for your input. Great learning from all of you. Nettle wrote: So crucial to all this is that the owner is utterly committed to keeping the dog safe - not what the owner thinks is safe, but what the dog does. This is a very important point. As to feeling safe, it ...
by DianeLDL
Thu Apr 13, 2017 12:32 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Counter conditioning
Replies: 11
Views: 10998

Re: Counter conditioning

Hi Jacksdad, Great review for me! I had forgotten all about it and as you can guess, Sandy still reacts to scary. Our major problems have been: -I tried using clicker and as you mentioned it didn't work :shock: -I couldn't get OH on board. He has PhD in Sociology & MS in psychology so he thinks ...
by DianeLDL
Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Early feeding time
Replies: 12
Views: 6366

Re: Early feeding time

Ari_RR,

I'm sure Ari doesn't like the cat screaming :roll:
or does the cat just carry on when humans get home?
Maybe train Ari to feed the cat :wink:

Diane
by DianeLDL
Thu Apr 06, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Early feeding time
Replies: 12
Views: 6366

Re: Early feeding time

Hi Shalista, Sandy gets fed once a day, usually between 10:30 and 11:30am. It's his main meal, but we allow for treats later in the day, and for some reason, I think it's the angle of the sun on the room, he seems to know when he gets his special chicken treat. After his last potty, I put him to bed...
by DianeLDL
Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2
Replies: 3365
Views: 2046884

Re: What are you and your dogs up to today? Part 2

Cross your fingers for me -- have submitted application to KPA! I am getting more and more consults to attend to and it is fantastic, as it is directly coinciding with a dropoff in my nannying/tutoring duties. Perfect timing from a kind universe, at least in this aspect! The pay is better and I can...
by DianeLDL
Mon Mar 20, 2017 1:12 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: RIP My Beloved Annie 6/6/03--3/16/17
Replies: 13
Views: 15359

Re: RIP My Beloved Annie 6/6/03--3/16/17

Fundog, I'm so sorry to read this. You did the best you could under trying circumstances. Know that you gave Annie all the love & care throughout her life. And what a beautiful place for her last resting place. Yes, remember the great memories! And give Dottie a treat from Sandy. (((((((HUGS))))...