Moon's Graden

by **Plum Loc** » Fri, 15 Jan 1999 04:00:00

Quote:

> (1) Can I change his name, or would that be too difficult for an 8-year-old
> dog?

********* I wouldn't recommend it.

Quote:

> (2) Is he too old to learn much? I would really like to take him to obedience
> training, even though he doesn't seem to have behavior problems, because he
> doesn't even seem to know "sit."

********** Not at all, take him to obedience class. It's a great
learning experience for you, a good way for the two of you to bond and a
great way to establish your roles with each other.

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> (3) How long before he gets used to his new life? Will he always be pining
> away for his old owner?

********* All depends on the dog. Be good to him and give him love,
discipline, attention, exercise and food and it shouldn't take too long.
Try to stick to the same schedule every day. Dogs not unlike kids thrive
on routines.

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> (4) How strict should I be with him in order to teach him that I'm the leader?
> Should I expect him to do what I say all the time?

********** Keep it light for now until you go through the obedience
training. He is adjusting to you as much as you are to him. Only give
him basic commands and I believe you should make him obey but do so
happily. Make it a fun thing to do. Use treats as rewards to make
everything a pleasant experience. Do not scold or punish when he doesn't
obey, just withhold the treat.

Hope this helps some.

Donna

by **Chris Kosmak** » Sat, 16 Jan 1999 04:00:00

: I have just adopted an 8-year-old***er Spaniel mix male dog.

Congratulations! "Secondhand Dog" by Benjamin is a good resource
book for your situation. As to your questions:

Feel free to change his name. You need to teach him to respond and
come to you, so the name part is a minor part of that. He can indeed
learn everything you want to teach him at age 8. However, don't
start any formal training for a full month. He needs that time to
bond with you and learn the basic household stuff like feeding
schedules, sleeping and potty places.

Lynn K.
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by **Dogm** » Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:00:00

Upon my return to the Cuckoo's Nest, Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:12:32 GMT,

[...]

Quote:

>Seems that there is no mention of firm corrections at all in the Wits' End Dog
>Training Method manual. It could be because it's free, we couldn't afford the
>corrections. Find out why at: http://www.doggydoright.com

[...]

Folks, save your money.

You may as well send it to Jim and Tammy Faye.

If you've got money to burn, take it down to your local dog shelter
and give it to them, eh?

Please don't give it to shysters like Howe.

Geeeeez.

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by **Dogm** » Wed, 20 Jan 1999 04:00:00

Upon my return to the Cuckoo's Nest, Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:33:36 GMT,

[...]

Quote:

>I change the name of almost every dog that I get, to avoid any association of
>negativity the dog may have with it. It can be done in minutes using the proper
>technique.

Geeeeez.

Why don't you tell us exactly what YOUR technique is, you freakin'
SHYSTER?

Huh?

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by **Jerry How** » Thu, 21 Jan 1999 04:00:00

It is in the manual. It is free. If you read it and cannot understand it, I will
explain it in another way.

There is no cost. There is nothing to buy. It is not a come on for anything. It is
just information. It won't hurt. If it is difficult to understand, I will explain it
in another manner.

Wits' End Dog Training Method manual at: http;//www.doggydoright.com

Quote:

> Upon my return to the Cuckoo's Nest, Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:33:36 GMT,

> [...]
> >I change the name of almost every dog that I get, to avoid any association of
> >negativity the dog may have with it. It can be done in minutes using the proper
> >technique.

> Geeeeez.

> Why don't you tell us exactly what YOUR technique is, you freakin'
> SHYSTER?

> Huh?

> --

> Dogman

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> http://www.i1.net/~dogman

> Dogman's Book Recommendations
> http://www.i1.net/~dogman/books.htm

by **Denna Las** » Sat, 23 Jan 1999 04:00:00

Now, I'm just curious here Jerry. I have a not-so hypothetical
situation for you. My rottie, Bolo, was not in the least bit praise
or food motivated. She couldn't care less if she got a pat on the
head, the act of testing me to "see what she could get away with" (ie,
she constantly tested me to see if there was an opportunity to rise in
the pack hierarchy) was far more interesting to her than praise or a
treat. The act of disobedience was a greater reward than anything I
could have given her. In order to prevent an obedience disaster,
corrections and constant reinforcement of my alpha status were an
absolute necessity. So what, exactly, step by step, would you have
done to keep Bolo in line? Let's give a specific situation to help
you out. At about 5 months of age, she bit me when I tried to take
away a rawhide chewie that was getting soft enough for her to swallow
(potentially dangerous situation). My response at the time was
immediate and involved, among other things, a rather rough scruff
shake, a none too friendly alpha roll, and lots of loud snarling on my
part until she visibly submitted (say what you will about these
techniques, she never tried it again). What would you have done?
Don't just tell me to read your manual, I already have and I want to
hear YOUR solution.

Denna Lasik

Quote:

>Why do you have to give the dog a correction? Why do you think you have to be firm?

>With all of the dogs I deal with, I never use physical corrections, never need to be
>firm, never need to raise my voice, never need to ask but once for any command.
>Maybe I'm doing something, wrong, because all you guys tell me I need to be firm and
>give corrections.

*snip*

Quote:

>Seems that there is no mention of firm corrections at all in the Wits' End Dog
>Training Method manual.

>Jerry Howe,
>Wits' End Dog Training

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It's the hard times that truely test a person's character."

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by **Denna Las** » Sat, 23 Jan 1999 04:00:00

Now, I'm just curious here Jerry. I have a not-so hypothetical
situation for you. My rottie, Bolo, was not in the least bit praise
or food motivated. She couldn't care less if she got a pat on the
head, the act of testing me to "see what she could get away with" (ie,
she constantly tested me to see if there was an opportunity to rise in
the pack hierarchy) was far more interesting to her than praise or a
treat. The act of disobedience was a greater reward than anything I
could have given her. In order to prevent an obedience disaster,
corrections and constant reinforcement of my alpha status were an
absolute necessity. So what, exactly, step by step, would you have
done to keep Bolo in line? Let's give a specific situation to help
you out. At about 5 months of age, she bit me when I tried to take
away a rawhide chewie that was getting soft enough for her to swallow
(potentially dangerous situation). My response at the time was
immediate and involved, among other things, a rather rough scruff
shake, a none too friendly alpha roll, and lots of loud snarling on my
part until she visibly submitted (say what you will about these
techniques, she never tried it again). What would you have done?
Don't just tell me to read your manual, I already have and I want to
hear YOUR solution.

Denna Lasik

Quote:

>Why do you have to give the dog a correction? Why do you think you have to be firm?

>With all of the dogs I deal with, I never use physical corrections, never need to be
>firm, never need to raise my voice, never need to ask but once for any command.
>Maybe I'm doing something, wrong, because all you guys tell me I need to be firm and
>give corrections.

*snip*

Quote:

>Seems that there is no mention of firm corrections at all in the Wits' End Dog
>Training Method manual.

>Jerry Howe,
>Wits' End Dog Training

"Anyone can be honest in times of wealth.
It's the hard times that truely test a person's character."

Visit my useless web page!
http://www.picantes.com/windwolf
now I have a pets page too:
http://www.picantes.com/windwolf/pets

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