yea, that sounds like a good sign... seems she may be excepting the change. I think it is a sign you have been maintaining a schedule with them... that's one of the tricks (imo), maintain a schedule - dogs seem to hate surprises.
I know Brandon, I'm going to have to start that. Joey is pretty good about coming over when its time to go out, but as soon as he sees his collar he off in the other direction. Little bugger.
You think of everything Brandon! I was already planning to do that. I have six or seven leashes only two of which I actually care about. Luckily their martingale collars have separate attachments that aren't part of the slip section so they should be able to pull out of it if they do get caught on something.
I'm not laughing at you Dave, but I am definitely laughing. These little guys are so funny how could I ever get mad at any of them.
Let me tell you another Jake Man story. Absolutely no way was he coming to me when I brought out his collar. I'd have to corner him beyond escape if the collar fitting is truly what I wanted to happen.
I think I solved that problem by leaving his collar on him.
Leash up time... No way was I gonna put that leash on him. I'd have to corner him beyond escape if the leash fitting was truly what I wanted to take place.
This is all around the time Jake first comes to live with me at 4.5 months.
For some reason, I just never got angry at him. It was just too funny and what could I do. I couldn't beat him to death. I couldn't catch him. I found the best thing for he and I was patience and acceptance or sometimes just basically ignoring him. Heck, it was his walk he was missing. It was his ride he was missing.
Today, at around 9 months, his collar is on 24/7. When I go to the front door with his leash sometimes he still wants to say 'not til I say o.k.' but the timeframe is very short. Now, when I open the garage door, after I walk out and I want him to come for a ride, he walks out behind me, goes around the opposite side of the car where we get inside, shows up around the back side and still hesitates before allowing me to lift him into the back seat. I guess by giving him this extra time he believes the decisions have been his and that has worked and been ok by me. I just can't help but laugh. In the longrun if it makes him more cooperative with me by letting him think he's doing it because he wants to, so be it.
I truly don't anticipate this being a lifelong issue. I feel as he matures and becomes more balanced, he will not care whether he has to show me that he will not do it if he doesn't want to. I believe he will do it because he wants to and because he knows I want him to.
I wish I had your patience Elaine. Leashes for all of them. Leashes for all of them I say! They don't like em? Tough. I don't like chasing them around the house and I'm in charge here. I hope after a week of wearing the leash around all the time they'll be over the catch me if you can game.
ok, but please be careful and keep a watchful eye. Those leashes can get caught or hung up on something and we already know the determination of our Shibas.
I've always had an issue with patience, a virtue I will not master before I die. What I also continue to learn is what battles to pick. Please don't let me give the impression that Jake has free will and walks all over me. He does not. The boundaries I have chosen to give him are obeyed and understood and not questioned, but I've had to pick what those battles were at this time, taking into consideration his age, proud temperment and selective hearing. I do understand the will of this breed and I allow him just enough room to keep us both happy.
Granted my situation is a little different being that I can open the back door and let Jake out at any time for potty breaks when he chose not to take a walk. At the same time, I have sat in the garage doorway for 20 minutes, trying to convince him that if he would only take that small step, he would enjoy what was to come, ie. car ride, doggie park. I believe Jake's issue was one of trust, not necessarily of me, but what was beyond the safety of his domain, and I had to be patient in order for him to cooperate, securely, and out of his own free will.
Every dog and every situation is unique. We can only try and share our experiences.
I don't know if because all i have are a bunch of rescues and fosters that all come with issues that I try to get the basics down and work out the rest as it comes up. I'm happy to just see them enjoy their day without fear or anxiety. Its watching their milestones in baby steps that shapes my pride in them, like Kitsune sneaking up to a friend at the dog park and touching her hand with his noise - I almost cried I was so happy. It was major!
I don't know why I picked this breed, or why it picked me, but I enjoy the challenge. I find joy in their little shiba games and antics too. I might get snickers from well-trained show dog pedigree owners because one pulls a little more on the leash than theirs or they jump on me when I come home instead of sitting nicely but to each their own in the dog world - we truly should just take it for what its worth to share the experience with them - however we choose to define the experience.
I love that Dave is so concerned with Lucy and how she feels and making sure she is adjusted. Its heartwarming. I don't know if dogs can feel that like humans can, but if they can, I'm sure both Lucy and Joey can feel the love, they are just testing their limits and what you want of them. Hang in there!! Its a fun ride!
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Just don't let them wear leashes you like, buy some junkers or leather ones. Most likely they will try and chew it.
I'm not laughing at you Dave, but I am definitely laughing. These little guys are so funny how could I ever get mad at any of them.
Let me tell you another Jake Man story. Absolutely no way was he coming to me when I brought out his collar. I'd have to corner him beyond escape if the collar fitting is truly what I wanted to happen.
I think I solved that problem by leaving his collar on him.
Leash up time... No way was I gonna put that leash on him. I'd have to corner him beyond escape if the leash fitting was truly what I wanted to take place.
This is all around the time Jake first comes to live with me at 4.5 months.
For some reason, I just never got angry at him. It was just too funny and what could I do. I couldn't beat him to death. I couldn't catch him. I found the best thing for he and I was patience and acceptance or sometimes just basically ignoring him. Heck, it was his walk he was missing. It was his ride he was missing.
Today, at around 9 months, his collar is on 24/7. When I go to the front door with his leash sometimes he still wants to say 'not til I say o.k.' but the timeframe is very short. Now, when I open the garage door, after I walk out and I want him to come for a ride, he walks out behind me, goes around the opposite side of the car where we get inside, shows up around the back side and still hesitates before allowing me to lift him into the back seat. I guess by giving him this extra time he believes the decisions have been his and that has worked and been ok by me. I just can't help but laugh. In the longrun if it makes him more cooperative with me by letting him think he's doing it because he wants to, so be it.
I truly don't anticipate this being a lifelong issue. I feel as he matures and becomes more balanced, he will not care whether he has to show me that he will not do it if he doesn't want to. I believe he will do it because he wants to and because he knows I want him to.
It's all a test Dave, one big test. :-)
ok, but please be careful and keep a watchful eye. Those leashes can get caught or hung up on something and we already know the determination of our Shibas.
I've always had an issue with patience, a virtue I will not master before I die. What I also continue to learn is what battles to pick. Please don't let me give the impression that Jake has free will and walks all over me. He does not. The boundaries I have chosen to give him are obeyed and understood and not questioned, but I've had to pick what those battles were at this time, taking into consideration his age, proud temperment and selective hearing. I do understand the will of this breed and I allow him just enough room to keep us both happy.
Granted my situation is a little different being that I can open the back door and let Jake out at any time for potty breaks when he chose not to take a walk. At the same time, I have sat in the garage doorway for 20 minutes, trying to convince him that if he would only take that small step, he would enjoy what was to come, ie. car ride, doggie park. I believe Jake's issue was one of trust, not necessarily of me, but what was beyond the safety of his domain, and I had to be patient in order for him to cooperate, securely, and out of his own free will.
Every dog and every situation is unique. We can only try and share our experiences.
scarlet - i could not agree with you more.
I don't know if because all i have are a bunch of rescues and fosters that all come with issues that I try to get the basics down and work out the rest as it comes up. I'm happy to just see them enjoy their day without fear or anxiety. Its watching their milestones in baby steps that shapes my pride in them, like Kitsune sneaking up to a friend at the dog park and touching her hand with his noise - I almost cried I was so happy. It was major!
I don't know why I picked this breed, or why it picked me, but I enjoy the challenge. I find joy in their little shiba games and antics too. I might get snickers from well-trained show dog pedigree owners because one pulls a little more on the leash than theirs or they jump on me when I come home instead of sitting nicely but to each their own in the dog world - we truly should just take it for what its worth to share the experience with them - however we choose to define the experience.
I love that Dave is so concerned with Lucy and how she feels and making sure she is adjusted. Its heartwarming. I don't know if dogs can feel that like humans can, but if they can, I'm sure both Lucy and Joey can feel the love, they are just testing their limits and what you want of them. Hang in there!! Its a fun ride!
beauifully said what I did'nt.
Yea, what Tsukisane said is what I meant to say