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    #16
    Well Daisy she is certainly clever,she comes running when she hears John opening the cupboard which houses the dog biscuits and treets,she has been sitting next to Poppy whilst the chicken is cooking in the oven and she sat to attention when Paul O'Grady was on TV at Battersea Dogs Home when she heard dogs barking it was quite comical to say the least.
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      #17
      Glamm - you've got a bright puppy on your hands!

      Cooper learned very quickly where we keep the doggy treats - in the dog freezer (Eva can't have most commercial dog treats, so I make them). He doesn't just go to the freezer - he plants his big squashy nose right in the place where the dogs treat are kept. How could you say 'no' to that!



      "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

      (Marianne Williamson)

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        #18
        This last week we have come on leaps and bounds (just a couple of hiccups)she has taken up residence on the back porch of a morning and watches John raking the garden and as you can guess she jumps into the mound of leaves just as they are ready to go into the garden sack
        Poppy has kept her in line with regard to manners etc just a few telling off when she trys to steal Pops food,Pops eats very slowly and Dolly being a hungry pup demolishes hers asap in true puppy fashion.
        I am having problems getting her booked into puppy classes the waiting list is full at present and I need to ring again in 2 weeks there is another one on the Wirral but quite a way away and I am thinking during the winter it may be difficult to get to if the weather is bad so I will have to wait a little while.
        Daisy do you think if I used my own clicker and at home would it confuse her when we went to classes ??
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          #19
          Glamm - I don't see using your clicker now would be a problem. You'd use the same clicker in class, so it would sound the same, and any training you do now at this critical stage is all to the good. Dogs just get to know their own clicker. When we first went into the class we're in now it took Eva less than 5 minutes to ignore all the other clickers and it's never a problem.

          When we first started training with Eva we did heelwork, ie walking round the room ignoring the other dogs (this is a major problem for Eva). Each time she had about 1/4 hour on her own and we did follow-me-and-sit, with a click when she got it right, and hand touches, sit, lie down and leave - all of which have been very useful.

          One thing I'd never thought about was why we teach dogs to 'give paw'. When DS2 took Cooper to puppy classes he refused point blank to teach this to Cooper. The reason was he didn't want Cooper pawing at the girls to get attention/treats, and I can see why now! Bailey our other son's rescue Border Collie paws at you constantly for attention, even the back of your legs, and it's proving very hard to stop him. Just thinking about your little ones visiting, Dolly will have great big paws when she grows up.

          It's lovely having a puppy to train. I was just saying to OH, I'd love to take Cooper to classes with Eva's trainer!
          "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

          (Marianne Williamson)

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            #20
            Thanks for the valuable information Daisy,we never had to train our Bonnie Basset yrs ago she learnt all her manners from our old Labrador Rosie,I am waiting for the trainer to come back to me to make a booking for classes I am going to book for puppy nursery for socialization for a month to run along side traing classes so you can guess what I am doing for the next 3 mths x
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              #21
              You’re right, Glamm, to give Dolly early socialisation. I don’t think Eva was properly socialised and finds it hard to read othe4 dogs’ body language. She’s too excited at having a chance to play! Then her recall goes to pot. 😥

              I hope the the trainer gets back to you soon.
              "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

              (Marianne Williamson)

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                #22
                We found Doggy day care was a great way to socialise Storm being around lots of other dogs one day a week means when out walking he ignores any other dog unless we stop and talk to other owners then he can have a little play .
                He is very good with small dogs without training him he lies down and waits till they come to him , again because he gets in with little dogs at day care , They ask for Storm to go in if they have a new small dog or pup because he is so good with them and mother's them till they calm down ,
                Unfortunately he has no recall so can't be let of the lead but that's not unusual in his breed once off the lead they will just keep on running , and he will ignore a command if he doesn't want to do it 😊so stubborn.
                Love the image of Dolly gobbling her food then trying to get Poppy bet you can't help but laugh 😂
                Daisy I keep Storms treats in a cupboard in the downstairs loo and I just have to say Sweeties and he's there with his nose stuck to the door before I get out of the chair , and mention Cheese and he's stuck to the fridge door
                Im not fat just 6ft too small

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                  #23
                  My how quickly they pick things up 0ma,as soon as John opens the cupboard door where the treets are kept Dolly appears as if from nowhere and sits looking at him as if saying "I'm a good girl daddy" She has been out for her first walks and doing very well she plonked her bottom on the floor after 10mins as if to say I've had enough now and we returned home,it took a while to walk back as everyone we met wanted to pet her one person asked if she was a Dashhound(sp) ?
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                    #24
                    Oma, Storm is such a character, but how sweet that he mothers the new small dogs in daycare. Eva has really good recall in the house, but outside her ears shut down and she totally ignore us, so we can't let her off lead either. We're lucky to have the use of our friend's paddock so she can run.

                    Glamm - it just shows how powerful food is, and Dolly will have a very good nose on her - nothing will get past her! She's doing well with her walk, and probably 10 minutes was enough with all the new and strange smells, noises and sights she'll meet.
                    "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                    (Marianne Williamson)

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                      #25
                      I love hearing about all the doggies, their daycare, nurseries and training

                      DD3 would love a dog eventually, and we spent a lot of time looking at dogs when we were out and about together in Canada, choosing which types we thought would be suitable!
                      “A grandchild fills a space in your heart that you never knew was empty.” – Unknown

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                        #26
                        Dolly is doing really well.

                        My DD’s dog Luna,a cavapoo, also used to sit down when she’d had enough walking as a puppy. I like to think they know they’ve got to walk all the way back again.By the way Luna was never taught to”give a paw” but does it anyway when she wants attention.When we were dog sitting the other weekend I tried not to give in to her every time she did it but she is so cute it was very hard to ignore if I didn’t have anything else to do.

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                          #27
                          Loving the doggie stories too. Our's is seven yrs old now & I'm sure OH would like to get a puppy. We've never had two dogs together & I can't see it happening yet if ever. I'd love it too but I think it would be too much.

                          Hope you keep these stories coming. Really educational.
                          "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

                          (Doe Zantamata.)

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                            #28
                            Glamm - I'd never taught my dogs to do 'hand touches' until we had Eva. But it came in really useful yesterday when I wanted to weigh her in the pet shop. If you've ever tried to persuade a wriggling, fidgety dog to sit still long enough to read the weight, you'll know its not easy. So I guided her to the end of the scales away from the read out and held my hand at nose level, palm open, at the read out end of the scales, facing her, and she just stepped on the scales to touch her nose on my palm and sat down. Job done!

                            Our trainer taught it by starting with you sitting on a dining room type chair, holding one hand out palm flat and facing forward. Don't say anything, but have your clicker and treat in the other hand. Eventually she will come and sniff your open palm. Immediately click and give her the treat using the other hand. The idea is that she works it out for herself and touching your hand will bring a reward. The click is just for immediate reinforcement. At first she will probably go to the 'wrong' hand because she can smell the treat, but just ignore that.

                            Once they've really got that, you can change hands, stand up and also use it in other situations. I use it a lot to get her to stand where I want her, or to get her to stand still.

                            Nana - I know what you mean, but it is lovely having two dogs provided they love each other as well. Your seven year old will do a lot of the bringing up of a puppy and teach him/her manners. So in some ways having a puppy is easier if you've already got an adult. But it is a huge commitment, like any pet. Our Yorkies were male litter mates and 'experts' say having two puppies together isn't a good idea! Actually it was great fun to see them playing together. They taught each other bite inhibit much faster than we ever could! The major downside (and it was a biggie!) was that they would mark territory in the house. We tried everything, and when they were 3 we reluctantly had them neutered. The problem didn't go away completely, but it became just an occasional incident instead of several times a day!

                            "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                            (Marianne Williamson)

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                              #29
                              How lovely Daisy. I was thinking more about when we go away. Self catering cottages normally accept "one well behaved dog".
                              "Good friends help you to find important things when you have lost them....your smile, your hope, and your courage."

                              (Doe Zantamata.)

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                                #30
                                Nana, yes hotels and B&Bs are often the same, one well-behaved dog! As if anybody would say their dog was naughty! We did take Rusty and Clyde to self catering cottages a few times and even if it said 'one dog only' I would ring and ask if two small, non-shedding dogs were ok. Faced with a booking, especially out of high season, they always said 'yes'. I think a lot of places would say 'yes' even if the dogs were large and hairy.
                                "Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognise how good things really are. "

                                (Marianne Williamson)

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