Hi my name is Chrissy and I live in SC. I have a 1 year old dal named Andrew that I'm showing in breed and obedience. We also plan to do road trials, agilty...
Welcone Chrissy, I have enjoyed your posts on roaddogsrule. I hope that we will be able to give you insights into some training ideas. You might like to look...
Hi my name is Amanda and I live in Houston Texas. I have a 1 year old dal named Ukon. I'm want to train him as a therapy and public education fire dog. My...
Welcome Amanda, This can be a quiet list at times, but you can get some good advice when you need it. Where do you train in Houston? Judy Raven -- ... ...
Hi Amanda! I live in Houston too....Sugar Land. I have three Dals and a Dane. One of our Dals is deaf and has passed basic obed and is now training for his ...
Well I am very new to dog training. I haven't really started yet as I had a very bad experince with a dog trainer already so I am trying to get as much info as...
I don't know if you want to put this out to the list. I've dealt with Frank for a long time. Giggles, Wiggles and Wags, Leslie, Zipper and TEAM POKER~(NA,...
Hi Group, Just a little note from the moderator that you will no longer be able to post attachments to the group. With all the problems that other groups (and...
Hello all, Merlin has been making great progress with his agility training and he will be competing in his first agility trial. We have been busy this winter...
Amanda, WIth the upcoming work as a fire training dog for schools, have you (or are you going to) train Ukon to "STOP, DROP AND ROLL"? I saw that taught to...
I usually introduce the 'away' command during pre-agility school using a toy (or treat). In the beginning throw the toy while walking forward (dog heeling)...
In a message dated 2/20/2004 3:24:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I taught my dal (Chip) the away the same way, and it was not a problem- I agree, it is the...
I have been looking into clicker training with Ukon. The problems is up til this point he was trained on a choker collar NOT BY ME. But that is the only thing...
Karen, Yes I am planning to train Ukon to Stop, Drop and Roll. I know he is smart enough but we shall see how training goes. Amanda ... you ... that ... ...
We have had to replace Ukon's bed pillow three times in three months b/c when we kennel he to leave and he gets mad at us he destroys them. When we come back...
I am very glad choke collars are illegal in my country, so no incompetent trainer can ever use them. So please stick on clicker training (or any other positive...
Amanda, I have tried gymnastic mats, cordura covered foam, fleecies, etc. Nothing is beyond Merlin destroying his bedding. Therefore, I have given up on...
We always leave at least two of his chew toys with him. We can only buy Kongs and The Air Dog brand toys b/c he lays down with the mind set to destroy them...
Amanda, Manuela makes some great points. I would like to add some things you can do until you get some of the mentioned books. Start by getting several...
Amanda, You might also want to try marrow bones (raw) that still have the marrow in it. Be sure the bone is narrow enough so that the jaw doesn't get caught...
Just a quick brag for baby "Janet" (I guess at 2.5 she is not baby Janet anymore<grin>) "Janet Finished up her NA this weekend with 2 perfect runs with a 3rd...
Congratulations Yvette. It wonderful to see so many new dals coming along. In a couple of weeks in McKinney, Texas there will actually be three dals at the...
... Thanks! ... been a bit too happy lately during most of his runs, so it was good to get at least one Q. Congrats to you too. I have been having a bit of a...
Sounds like Rocket and Cuervo have the same problem. I can usually keep him in control for the first half to three-quarters of the run and then he turns on the...
I taught Bella (Merlin's Mom) to do this for the Fire Safety week at all the schools in this area. What a kick the kids got out of this when all they had to...
Congratulations Yvette. It's really great to see the dals doing well in agility considering they usually compete with the border collies. To their credit...
OK, Where would I get the raw bones? Ukon is on the BARF diet so that is allowed. I am assuming that these bones don't have to stay cold. I have only used...
Amanda, I get mine form the butcher. THere are often called soup bones (just make sure they don't have much meat on them. I am not really too worried about...
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