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Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Thu May 23, '13 7:20pm PST  The only problem with bringing a "green" dog to a trial is that not all trials will allow unentered dogs on the grounds. It's always great to check first. I know I didn't push Risa into the ring too early. If anything, I waited a long time because I knew she wasn't ready. And then I picked something I knew she loved and a venue that was very small. Even with that, she's had really bad days in the ring. In fact, her last AKC trial was a bust. She was extremely out of it and wandering about the ring on the first day. The second day, she ran off on me during the 3rd sign. I took it as a wake up call that I needed to get her back into classes where she would be exposed to a more trial-like environment rather than just training at home. It's been 4 months of classes since and there has been some improvement. I still wanted more focus from her, though. We trialed over the weekend (C-WAGS rally) and she was better. Not great still but some moments of brilliance showed through. What was most important was that we both had FUN. Actual fun! We had rally class on Wednesday and her attitude was visibly brighter. I had her attention and she was acting much more like the dog I know and love. Now if we can just keep it up for our next trial in 3 weeks! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Tue May 21, '13 5:20pm PST  I'm going to one of her seminars this year as well. Cannot wait! She was in the area last year and I couldn't go. Everyone I know who went had nothing but great things to say so I'm really looking forward to it. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > DAP collars and plug ins?

Gibbs- **ADOPTED** Love Sponge     Barked: Sat May 11, '13 6:31pm PST  I'm with Shayne. It either works or it doesn't. I have used it when I had my first foster dog to keep the household calmer. It was plugged in when I've had other dogs visiting or to keep my dog calmer with the noises she'd hear outside. I'm not sure it helped at all. I've had more success with Rescue Remedy than the DAP diffuser and spray personally. But they do work for some dogs. Never hurts to give it a try! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Sports & Agility > The Importance of Mental Control in Dog Sports

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Mon Apr 22, '13 5:48pm PST  What's nice about performing with music, too, is that it helps you remember where you're supposed to be and what you're supposed to be doing. You can still forget when the nerves get to you but it's a lot easier to keep your place! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > For the Fear of Dogs...? How do you handle people afraid of your dog?

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Sun Apr 21, '13 7:52am PST  I don't really worry about it. Risa is afraid of people so she tends to keep her distance anyway. Her fears, coupled with the fact that not everyone loves dogs, made me decide to keep her close to me when we pass people. Risa has scared people because of the way she acts fearfully around them. It just seems to unnerve some people. Then again, one of my mom's friends is afraid of dogs but isn't afraid of Risa. Both of them just sort of ignore each other and all is good. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Merlin- **ADOPTED** BOING!     Barked: Sun Apr 21, '13 7:46am PST  You're either going to have to get them on board, keep Kashmir away from the window whenever you're not around to work with her, or give up on having her not bark out the window. Unfortunately, consistency is key. If you're going to reward her for being good and not barking and your family is going to let her bark, then she's never going to improve. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Sports & Agility > The Importance of Mental Control in Dog Sports

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Sat Apr 20, '13 5:56am PST  Very enlightening. I really enjoyed the entry on music since we compete in canine freestyle dance. We're lucky enough to get the music playing while we are out there in the ring. I tend to pick songs for freestyle that get me moving and motivated AND make me think about my dog and our journey together. Perhaps I was doing us a favor in the competition ring without even knowing it! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Dogs that know 100 tricks but can't loose-leash walk?

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Fri Mar 22, '13 5:39pm PST  Some of it's priorities. Risa knows plenty of tricks (or obedience/performance behaviors) and can perform both in and outside of the ring. Her loose-leash walking is decent. She rarely pulls on the leash though I do let her roam at the end of it and check out whatever she wants. Walks are for both of us but I think she should be allowed to sniff and do doggy things while we're out. As long as she doesn't pull, I don't care. I gave up on having her walk nicely at my side a long time ago (though she will do it if I ask). It's just not important to me. There's only so much time in a day; I have to prioritize what's I feel is important to train. Risa's retrieval sucks (I'm always having to go and get the toys to continue the game). She's a bit of a resource guarder though only with very high-value items. Kids terrify her and she barks like a crazy thing if someone comes to the door. She also hates nail trims. These are all things I could work on. All things I know how to train. I simply don't have the time and they're not that big of an issue for me. I have to accept that I can't change everything. That being said, she's still incredibly well-behaved and welcome many places despite her fear and reactivity issues. She also competes in dog sports. Now I have seen some dogs who perform beautiful heelwork within the ring gates yet pull like freight trains when they're walking around the show grounds. Again, it's all about the priorities of the person training the dog. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Whale Eye

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Mon Mar 18, '13 5:12pm PST  Whale eye, like so much of canine communication, is just one piece of the puzzle. A dog can show whale eye simply because he's looking off to the side. It doesn't mean he's stressed or resource-guarding, etc. Risa has pretty big eyes and you can almost always see some of the whites when she's looking around normally. (In fact, in my main picture you can easily see the whites on both of her eyes.) She does give whale eye pretty frequently (fearful, dog reactive dog after all) but not all the time. It's really contextual. With all dog communication, you have to take in the entire dog. Not just the parts. It's the whole picture that truly conveys what a dog is saying. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Risa- W-FDM/MF RA- RL1 CA CGC Awesome Dog     Barked: Sun Mar 17, '13 7:23am PST  IMHO, there is some merit to being able to train other species. It can make you more observant and more skilled simply because those animals are less willing to work with humans. They don't have the same connection with people that dogs have forged over millennia. You have to be a bit more creative and, typically, less-forceful when training an animal like that. That being said, you still have to know dogs. You have to be able to get inside their heads and know what makes them tick too. Reading dogs is also critical especially if you're working with fearful, aggressive, or reactive dogs. I think it's great if a trainer is capable of connecting with and training various species. But if you need input on training a dog, your best bet is to get someone who has experience with dogs. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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