Training - Experiences, Challenges, and Mindsets

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Comment by Donna Bay & Buzz on November 7, 2013 at 3:36pm

Ok. It took me a day to compose myself after reading Melissa and her tragic story of Her beloved River. Apparently, River got hold of a sock and a few days later, died on the operating table. I fear this every single day with my doodle. She steals socks and undies. So not funny. It really seems anything in my daughters room. We keep her door closed (she opens it...its a pocket door). We keep the gates closed (someone ultimately forgets to close it). Bottom line is, I need a tried and true method to get her to STOP stealing. I dont want to ever go through what Melissa and her family is dealing with. Should I use correction collar? Please help! Thank you.

Comment by Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie on October 24, 2013 at 6:24pm

Allyson, you work so hard to make your family successful (both healthy and happy) which is so commendable. You are one of my dog heroes and one that I would love to adopt!

Comment by Jane, Guinness and Murphy on October 22, 2013 at 4:43am

Allyson, you are such a great example of responsible pet ownership (and a great Mom too).  I admire all that you've done to make this work for everyone.

Comment by Ricki and Tara (doodle) on October 21, 2013 at 2:27pm

Excellent work Allyson! I wish you could give classes for new parents on how to successfully integrate the new baby into a household with established dogs.

Comment by Jeanine Bandini on October 21, 2013 at 1:50pm

Allyson- Great job! And congrats on the "human child" (a little late) I think it is super hard to have a dog around babies (it requires so much more diligence and training on your part!) Karen- where was that rehome doodle? We only have 1 canine kid and are always keeping our eyes out for another!

Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on October 21, 2013 at 1:32pm

Karen that upsets me so much.  It has not been easy, but honestly, with just a little work and diligence on our part, the problems have really been turned around.  Man I just love the dogs so much and would do anything to ensure their success in our family.  It is very unfortunate that more people don't take ownership of the problem and realize they do have control over it. 

Comment by Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle on October 21, 2013 at 1:22pm

This is such a timely comment, Allyson. Just this morning, I saw a new rehome application for a 10 month old doodle. She is losing her home because she "nipped" the two year old child...when he fell on top of her while she was eating. :(

Comment by BG and Gavin on October 21, 2013 at 1:08pm

Thanks for the update Allyson.  Glad everyone is doing well on the new program.

Comment by F, Calla & Luca on October 21, 2013 at 12:13pm

Good guy Taquito and Peri, I am really surprised at you. 

Comment by Allyson, Peri & Taquito on October 21, 2013 at 11:38am

I know I have been mia on dk lately, but I had to report back about TAquito.  Since implementing the Nothing in Life is Free approach, we have had HUGE success.  Something is working because in the past week, he has started to allow Charlotte to pet him. Yes, pet him.  It's been a long time coming - I first worked on getting him to just leave the situation when she approached if he got uncomfortable.  That was working well - very little (to NO) snaps/aggression for the past few months.  Then, just in the past week, she has had a few times where she approaches him and pets him. And he lets her. They sit next to each other and she just pets and pets.  I am trying to teach Charlotte to pet his side very gently (and no heads of any dogs).  She is catching on.  Anyway, just wanted to report back to you all and thank you for your support!

We also had a snafu with Peri where she was resource guarding and bit Charlotte.  We've fixed that. Nothing of high value around baby. Ever.

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