Re: Walking dogs/The Dog Whisperer

[Guest guest]

ANyone who has dogs should see Cesar's stuff. I don't agree with all his methods

but if you have a dog you need to work with them so that they aren't dangerous

to you. I have three dogs, two are service dogs and were trained using clickers.

It's a really positive training method but my dogs go out in public with me

everywhere and do things for me like pickingup stuff I drop. THey are really

great but it took some work to get them that way.

A well behaved dog is a joy to be with.

Carolyn Eddy

" Sweet Goat Mama "

[Guest guest]

My mother is in love with Cesar. She watches his shows all the time and loves

practicing with my 10 yr old kelpie/shepherd mix, Cali. Although Cali is a very

well tempered and well behaved dog (she gets along perfectly with our 8 yr old

cat). I try to walk with her as much as possible and we take turns on the

treadmill on days I can't walk her. She is my baby (besides my kids of course)

and she knows I always come home with something for her, especially if I go to

Petsmart without her.

Cherese

--- Carolyn " Sweet Goat Mama " wrote:

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> Anyone who has dogs should see Cesar's stuff. I don't agree with all his

methods but if you have a dog you need to work with them so that they aren't

dangerous to you. I have three dogs, two are service dogs and were trained using

clickers. It's a really positive training method but my dogs go out in public

with me everywhere and do things for me like picking up stuff I drop. They are

really great but it took some work to get them that way.

>

> A well behaved dog is a joy to be with.

[Guest guest]

The treadmill has been an amazing tool with my Lab. He was an overamped puppy

when I got him and it takes the edge off on the days that he can't get enough

exercise.

One of the things with having a service dog, or any dog, is figuring out how to

keep the energy down and get them enough exercise. When you don't feel good, the

dog still needs to play. Treadmills are a good way to do that. " Chuck It, " which

throws a tennis ball is good too and cheap.

But exercise and who will do it when you can't is a big consideration when you

get a dog.

Carolyn Eddy

" Sweet Goat Mama "

[Guest guest]

I watch Cesar as well.

I have the halti collar and we have tried doing what he does and it works. I

need to work on getting a clicker for them and treats like he uses.

I also watch It's me or the dog.

Granada

[Guest guest]

Another option is a small dog and piddle pads. Our Maltese are

piddle-pad-trained. A Maltese can get plenty of exercise in the house, but can

still be walked outside or you can use a doggy stroller. Of course, you have a

lot of grooming which may or may not be a good thing. It is relaxing to brush

them if you keep it up. Pekingese are notorious for not needing a lot of

exercise, but the grooming is difficult. You can always take them to a groomer.

Of course, there are other toy breeds that don't require much grooming. And, I

will probably get in trouble for saying this, toys can get away with a lot more

so don't require quite as much training! Not destruction or biting... I mean

jumping up and general orneriness.

I just cannot imagine a life without dogs! No matter how yucky I feel, if I see

those little faces looking at me, I am always able to pick somebody up or head

for the cookie jar. I will get up to take care of them when I won't take care of

myself!

Sent from 's iPad

[Guest guest]

All,

There are belly bands for boys and a real piddle pads like a member of our cairn

group has a Halloween Contest, I have included a link that will make you smile,

but Rico, a rescue puppy likes to mark and who has SIX of her pack just

started him on piddle pads

http://www.alldogssite.com/dogscelhowloween111.html is the site

to see all breeds of dogs dressed up (owners do this ) and

http://www.alldogssite.com/dogscelhowloween1144.html Rico in piddle

pants You can order them at http://www.joybies.com and even for cats, that's my

next purchase if my cats pees in my house again! I volunteer for this group but

there are many rescue groups for many breeds you can volunteer from bed by

typing some things.

Bennie

[Guest guest]

Kaylene,

I love watching the videos on his sites and I am not trying to sell his products

but he has a foundation that he grants for behavior training and other issues.

He has a line at Petco, and the products to clean up pee pee smell is great and

smells like Lemon Grass. I do like him and I believe we as humans do convey our

stress. Most Rescuers, I know they are in our group, like halters.

I can't get mine to wear them but you can damage your dogs (especially small

dogs) trachea by jerking on their leash or them pulling on them. The retractable

one I used one time got stuck when

I was letting him out of the car and it was not enough he got jerked against his

trachea. He harked after that but got better but I make sure I do not have

those.

Bennie