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Northwind
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I haven't thought of apple butter in ages. So delicious.
It's been a good day here. Baela met our vet and got her flea and tick meds. We also got some deworming meds too. She has enjoyed some rotting salmon pieces so we figure it's wise to deworm her. Dogs are jerks. The vet said she's a good dog and gave us more tips on keeping her healthy with the hip dysplasia. We did some errands afterwards including a visit to quilt stores. I've put together the quilt I made and will sew tomorrow.
It's been a good day here. Baela met our vet and got her flea and tick meds. We also got some deworming meds too. She has enjoyed some rotting salmon pieces so we figure it's wise to deworm her. Dogs are jerks. The vet said she's a good dog and gave us more tips on keeping her healthy with the hip dysplasia. We did some errands afterwards including a visit to quilt stores. I've put together the quilt I made and will sew tomorrow.
Pinga
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That must feel so good to put together a quilt like that, @Northwind .
We are working on training our dog to not eat human food. He will approach all food, and has been known to eat a plate of cookies. ugh.
We are now taking time to setup learning opportunities -- shoes, socks and food. Hoping that we can get this habit broken.
Our previous dog was known for not touching food. There were only 3 times when he did, and all were around when i was being treated for chemo. Unsure if he sensed something was wrong, but, he took a muffin off the coffee table, ate a whole bag of decadent chocolate chip cookies and one other item that i can't remember. Didn't do it again once my treatments ended.
We are working on training our dog to not eat human food. He will approach all food, and has been known to eat a plate of cookies. ugh.
We are now taking time to setup learning opportunities -- shoes, socks and food. Hoping that we can get this habit broken.
Our previous dog was known for not touching food. There were only 3 times when he did, and all were around when i was being treated for chemo. Unsure if he sensed something was wrong, but, he took a muffin off the coffee table, ate a whole bag of decadent chocolate chip cookies and one other item that i can't remember. Didn't do it again once my treatments ended.
Northwind
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We're experiencing a similar thing with Baela. Helios never ate anything that wasn't his. Heck, he even resisted things on the coffee table. Baela on the other hand will eat anything. We haven't found anything she doesn't like so far. This means we need to be mindful of what we leave on the counter.
Carolla
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We went for a long walk to the marsh & the beach today in the beautiful sunshine. On the beach we encountered a pro dog walker - I think she had about 8 dogs with her - all trotting along & extremely well behaved! At one point, she stopped, set them all up in a semi-circle with the lake in the background, then stepped back to take a 'class photo' of them! So great. They all cooperated, but I couldn't see if they were smiling.
One of the dogs was wearing his 'hip waders' - I'd never seen anything like that before, but it sure would have been great for our spaniel who's long leg feathers and underbelly were often coated with muck or in winter with big snowballs. Looked like this - very clever I think! (this is an internet pic, not from today)
BetteTheRed
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Lucy's fondness for certain foods has changed my behaviour, not hers. I can leave a dinner plate of my own, unattended, with a "Lucy, leave it", even if it's something she likes.
However, she thinks baked goods (particularly pastry) are HERS. She breaks into the kitchen (there are loose-ish dog gates) and will consume any baked good that contains lard, butter or honey, to excess. I cannot leave such stuff unattended, even briefly.
However, she thinks baked goods (particularly pastry) are HERS. She breaks into the kitchen (there are loose-ish dog gates) and will consume any baked good that contains lard, butter or honey, to excess. I cannot leave such stuff unattended, even briefly.
Mrs.Anteater
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ChemGal
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I've been watching some dog training videos on youtube. I go back and forth between looks easy and am I getting in over my head with choosing to try to train my own service dog.
There's a very popular channel, I find it relaxing to watch most of the time but not the greatest for how-to. I am picking up on many things that he's not doing/doing inconsistently though so hopefully that's a good indicator I at least have picked up some good things passively and won't be a huge stretch to do actively. I did talk to an old friend when buying some masks who has made dogs her career and got some tips. One is to not worry about the service training aspect for quite a while, just the good behaviour aspect. Also I got confirmation I will not be 'feeding' the puppy, it's all training and rewarding, I knew a fair bit of that was needed but wasn't sure if it was supposed to be 100%
I'm curious how much time the rest of you do with training? Not judging, clearly if I'm to try to be successful with this there's a very different standard and thinking vs. doing are very different!
There's a very popular channel, I find it relaxing to watch most of the time but not the greatest for how-to. I am picking up on many things that he's not doing/doing inconsistently though so hopefully that's a good indicator I at least have picked up some good things passively and won't be a huge stretch to do actively. I did talk to an old friend when buying some masks who has made dogs her career and got some tips. One is to not worry about the service training aspect for quite a while, just the good behaviour aspect. Also I got confirmation I will not be 'feeding' the puppy, it's all training and rewarding, I knew a fair bit of that was needed but wasn't sure if it was supposed to be 100%
I'm curious how much time the rest of you do with training? Not judging, clearly if I'm to try to be successful with this there's a very different standard and thinking vs. doing are very different!
Carolla
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There is a service dog training centre in my area - dogs stay in 'foster care' for the first year of their life - learning all the basic behaviour and good manner skills for at least that first year before going into 'training' for specialized abilities - so I think your friend is certainly right ChemGal.
When we got our dog, it was about 9 months old - so it was housebroken & basically trained by the breeder before he came to us. I did further training - daily commitment of time in the home, at the park, and on city streets. If you intend to do a good job it's a big time committment - and the owner is trained as much as the dog I think! Consistency of approach amongst those living with the dog is also important IMO - if one family member is goofy about it, then the training is generally compromised - a lot like parenting
I guess it's also important to figure out what skills the dog is to learn to be 'of service' - police and border patrol dogs that follow or alert for scents probably take a different level/approach/intensity of training than those who live with people who are deaf or blind.
When we got our dog, it was about 9 months old - so it was housebroken & basically trained by the breeder before he came to us. I did further training - daily commitment of time in the home, at the park, and on city streets. If you intend to do a good job it's a big time committment - and the owner is trained as much as the dog I think! Consistency of approach amongst those living with the dog is also important IMO - if one family member is goofy about it, then the training is generally compromised - a lot like parenting
I guess it's also important to figure out what skills the dog is to learn to be 'of service' - police and border patrol dogs that follow or alert for scents probably take a different level/approach/intensity of training than those who live with people who are deaf or blind.
ChemGal
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Everyone seems to do it differently though. There is online training info, and some suggests to start right away. I like the idea of holding off, there's extra stuff to get for training the service work too and some would be outgrown fairly quickly. Plus it's just a lot to do all at once, like puppy proofing and making a scent wheel.There is a service dog training centre in my area - dogs stay in 'foster care' for the first year of their life - learning all the basic behaviour and good manner skills for at least that first year before going into 'training' for specialized abilities - so I think your friend is certainly right ChemGal.
When we got our dog, it was about 9 months old - so it was housebroken & basically trained by the breeder before he came to us. I did further training - daily commitment of time in the home, at the park, and on city streets. If you intend to do a good job it's a big time committment - and the owner is trained as much as the dog I think! Consistency of approach amongst those living with the dog is also important IMO - if one family member is goofy about it, then the training is generally compromised - a lot like parenting
I guess it's also important to figure out what skills the dog is to learn to be 'of service' - police and border patrol dogs that follow or alert for scents probably take a different level/approach/intensity of training than those who live with people who are deaf or blind.
I do know I can trust Chemguy, my Mom would be the more questionable one but for the bit she would see the dog if she wants to spoil it and it not really listen to her, she can have at it, it won't be enough to really have a negative effect. She wouldn't take it too far anyway.
BetteTheRed
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I just had a horrible call with the old guy, the Aging hippie, the guy I "dated" for a quarter of a century. He rarely seems to answer his phone, can't retrieve messages from it, so I call randomly, hoping to get him, and today I had a nice message for him from his old neighbours out in the country (L had been in the store, asked after him, etc.)
He's confused, confusing, angry, and there's nothing I can to do to help. I am quite sad right now, and a bit angry at his family's machinations to distance me.
He's confused, confusing, angry, and there's nothing I can to do to help. I am quite sad right now, and a bit angry at his family's machinations to distance me.
Lastpointe
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I am so sorry. No words
If we can't help ourselves ... is there an option ... alternate? Departure as a norm ... without assistance ... some go that route with certain mental essences ... travelling phantoms!
Mrs.Anteater
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Today is cookie making day. Will try out new recipes for gingerbread cookies and old favourites of almond moons. Made apricot- coconut- rum balls yesterday. Help yourself. Took a bit more rum than required....
