tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post903736203322647909..comments2023-09-28T08:31:02.877-07:00Comments on Responsible Pet Ownership Blog: Why It's Important to Be Your Dog's LeaderCANIDAE Pet Foodshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14469755460646975188noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-12149391312175442542011-11-22T19:01:15.314-08:002011-11-22T19:01:15.314-08:00Wonderful post, all dog owners should understand a...Wonderful post, all dog owners should understand and apply this great advice to raise happy, healthy and well behaved dogs. Too many people think that love is the only thing dogs need to be happy, that is a big mistake that causes dog to develop behavior problems that make them unhappy and unhealthy, even if they are little dogs that won't hurt anyone. Aggressive or unbalaced little dogs may be harmful, but they are not happy. <br /><br />Learn more about the different ways to become your dog leader here...<br />http://www.dog-obedience-and-behavior-support.com/index.htmlSocial Caninehttp://www.dog-obedience-and-behavior-support.com/index.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-73032599525911775652011-11-22T10:18:48.672-08:002011-11-22T10:18:48.672-08:00Linda THANK YOU for such fabulous advice!
I am pr...Linda THANK YOU for such fabulous advice!<br /><br />I am printing out your recommendations now and will try to put them into practice.<br /><br />Dakota is actually excellent at the vet. He doesn't love going (he gets groomed there too), I don't think any animal loves to go to the vet but he is extremely well behaved there, to the point that they always marvel at what a good dog he is.<br /><br />He is great, he is just INCREDIBLY STUBBORN! He goes just far enough away that you can't put it on him.<br /><br />The vet also recommended as you did, putting the leash on and immediately taking it off. My husband is near Dakota more than I am, I keep asking him to do this and he keeps forgetting! GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-69263357164799814302011-11-22T06:16:08.598-08:002011-11-22T06:16:08.598-08:00Eva loves the leash and she will run to us happily...Eva loves the leash and she will run to us happily if she sees her leash is with us. I think it's because we always take her out when she has her leash on, so the leash means 'have fun' or 'have walkies'.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17770349713578695608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-77279116326535837512011-11-21T18:33:33.863-08:002011-11-21T18:33:33.863-08:00I strongly agree on this post, we should be a stro...I strongly agree on this post, we should be a strong and a responsible leader towards our dog. I love your post there are full of information. Good Job!Stem Cell Therapy for Dogshttp://www.adiposestemcell.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-89374641220957353712011-11-21T18:03:08.940-08:002011-11-21T18:03:08.940-08:00Hi Caren,
I had the same problem with Keikei. If ...Hi Caren,<br /><br />I had the same problem with Keikei. If she knew I was wanting to put her leash on her, she would go in the opposite direction. The first thing I did was teach her to sit and stay because she needed to learn how to sit and stay to calm down. She loves treats and will do anything to get one, so training her is actually pretty easy. With her sitting calmly, I then snapped her leash on and then took it off several times and kept repeating the process for about a week along with lots of treats. Then with her leash on, I walked her around the house, or you can do it outside, and as we walked, I gave her lots of praise and treats so she could learn the leash is a positive thing. <br /><br />How's Dakota do when it's time to go to the vet? Does he like going OK? He could be associating the leash with going to the vet and since he never knows when he's going, that could be part of the problem. The leash could mean two different things to him. Going outside to do his business and going to the vet. You want him to view the leash as a positive thing. You can put it on him during playtime or when you and Dakota are just sitting around relaxing and he's getting attention from you. But don't force it on him. Have the leash in his sight so he gets used to positive attention every time it's around. Drape it around your neck, leave it lying beside you on the couch or on a table so he can see it. Every time you put the leash on him, give him treats and lots of praise.<br /><br />Get Dakota's favorite thing to eat and try doing the above.<br /><br />Let me know how that works. I'm happy to help anyway I can if you have more questions or need more help. <br /><br />LindaLindanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-61584169720965249152011-11-21T17:51:42.141-08:002011-11-21T17:51:42.141-08:00I learned when to watch for Lady and her agression...I learned when to watch for Lady and her agression towards the cats. She had her body language and I knew to nip it.~Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626867819178967993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-68352968403434486902011-11-21T17:14:56.615-08:002011-11-21T17:14:56.615-08:00Most of the time I am Dakota's leader (my husb...Most of the time I am Dakota's leader (my husband DEFINITELY isn't) but we have one ongoing issue that I know is our fault.<br /><br />Dakota WILL NOT come to us to have his leash put on unless he has to go to the bathroom. I know it is strange but he just won't do it. It causes problems such as when we are planning on taking him to the vet we have to leave the leash ON hours before we are ready to leave.<br /><br />I have no idea how to solve this problem and any help would be greatly appreciated!Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-82080984658769930072011-11-21T16:36:34.423-08:002011-11-21T16:36:34.423-08:00I agree, it's our responsibility to keep them ...I agree, it's our responsibility to keep them under control. I can't stand lax owners in public, it drives me crazy!Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14581936860329336158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-647675683976633621.post-36548437629757085112011-11-21T11:31:22.465-08:002011-11-21T11:31:22.465-08:00I have never had trouble with any dogs that I have...I have never had trouble with any dogs that I have had. They all accepted me as their leader. Guess I was lucky. I do think that obedience school for puppies is so valuable. I only did it with one dog in my life and she really enjoyed it and so did I.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571726966413507123noreply@blogger.com