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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 4, 2019 18:30:47 GMT -5
I'm trying to teach my dog the "finish" command. This is a complex command where the dog rushes over to your left side and sits. The first 40 seconds of this video shows it: My dog is so smart. I've been teaching him this command for 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon, and 10 minutes in the evening, beginning yesterday. This morning, he was confused on the very first attempt, but after reminding him, he got it. This afternoon, again, the first attempt, he was lost, so I reminded him and he was perfect. So, I can see that he's slowly but surely getting it.
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Post by madonna on Jun 5, 2019 2:12:32 GMT -5
If I ever adopt another dog at my age, I want one that is a medium size dog. An English Bulldog is ideal. But I heard they have quite a few health issues due to the way most are bred and at a certain age, it goes downhill quickly. Of course, no matter what breed, I will still purchase pet insurance. Anyone else does this for their furbabies? I know it truly helped me out with my last kitty. Had I not had the pet insurance, I would have paid $20,000 in vet bills that accumulated in the last 2 months of his life. I only ended up paying about $4,000.
Anyway, I also would prefer to get one that is a couple of months old and not an adult dog. I am a bit wary of adopting an adult dog from a shelter since I don't know the dog's history and would hate for a day when I may trigger some bad memory for the dog and he/she attacks.
If I do get a puppy that will grow into a medium size adult, it is because I don't think I'll be able to manage larger dogs that I once used to help raise or family dogs when I was growing up. And I've been around some large dogs. Rhodesian Ridgeback, American Akita, Rottweiler, German Shepard/Bernese Mountain Dog mix and a Bullmastiff.
It also sucks that here in Hawaii, majority of all the pure breed breeders deal with Pit Bulls, toy dogs and GSD.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 5, 2019 13:31:03 GMT -5
Why you should never invite a labrador to dinner.
I was laughing non-stop...
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 6, 2019 19:41:55 GMT -5
I'm trying to teach my dog the "finish" command. This is a complex command where the dog rushes over to your left side and sits. The first 40 seconds of this video shows it: My dog is so smart. I've been teaching him this command for 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon, and 10 minutes in the evening, beginning yesterday. This morning, he was confused on the very first attempt, but after reminding him, he got it. This afternoon, again, the first attempt, he was lost, so I reminded him and he was perfect. So, I can see that he's slowly but surely getting it. My dog can execute the finish command perfectly. No need for reminders. He knows it now. The only flaw is that he executes it slowly. Ideally, the dog should be able to execute it within 1 second. My dog takes about 4-5 seconds. So, training schedule was: 10 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon, and 10 minutes in the evening for the past 4 days.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 8, 2019 12:47:43 GMT -5
Whenever I sing, my doggy often barks at me. I think he's saying, "Daddy, shut up! Singing is NOT your thing!"
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Post by mln59 on Jun 8, 2019 12:56:55 GMT -5
Whenever I sing, my doggy often barks at me. I think he's saying, "Daddy, shut up! Singing is NOT your thing!" or joining in
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Post by trainermch on Jun 8, 2019 15:53:48 GMT -5
Best thread ever. My pupper, Daisy, a Carolina Dog, or "Dixie Dingo," left at the shelter where someone felt ripped off when they thought they had a yellow lab, but realized she wasn't. (She's way better.)
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Post by trainermch on Jun 8, 2019 15:55:01 GMT -5
Now I have to go back to page 2 and read the entire thread. Hate it I saw Wolfgang's current photo. Yikes. More pushups, please.
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Post by trainermch on Jun 8, 2019 16:00:47 GMT -5
What I feed my dog: BreakfastDog food (Natural Balance) Kefir Carrots Light LunchHard-boiled egg Bread Some fruit (e.g., apple, peach, watermelon, banana) DinnerDog food Yogurt Fish oil supplement Carrots Cranberry juice or apple cider vinegar Evening snackBanana Apple Bread Daisy the Super Pup can't get enough broccoli.
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Post by trainermch on Jun 8, 2019 16:05:43 GMT -5
If I ever adopt another dog at my age, I want one that is a medium size dog. An English Bulldog is ideal. But I heard they have quite a few health issues due to the way most are bred and at a certain age, it goes downhill quickly. Of course, no matter what breed, I will still purchase pet insurance. Anyone else does this for their furbabies? I know it truly helped me out with my last kitty. Had I not had the pet insurance, I would have paid $20,000 in vet bills that accumulated in the last 2 months of his life. I only ended up paying about $4,000. Anyway, I also would prefer to get one that is a couple of months old and not an adult dog. I am a bit wary of adopting an adult dog from a shelter since I don't know the dog's history and would hate for a day when I may trigger some bad memory for the dog and he/she attacks. If I do get a puppy that will grow into a medium size adult, it is because I don't think I'll be able to manage larger dogs that I once used to help raise or family dogs when I was growing up. And I've been around some large dogs. Rhodesian Ridgeback, American Akita, Rottweiler, German Shepard/Bernese Mountain Dog mix and a Bullmastiff. It also sucks that here in Hawaii, majority of all the pure breed breeders deal with Pit Bulls, toy dogs and GSD. We (well, my mom) raised/bred English Bulls all of my childhood and into college. They were awesome, but I remember lots of heartache because they do indeed have health issues from coat/skin to heart. That barrel body and those shorty legs put lots of wear and tear on the system. Also, they require a cooler climate than your tropical one. I sure did love those slobbery lil guys though!!
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Post by trainermch on Jun 8, 2019 16:10:07 GMT -5
High five for creating this thread. Photo not reduced on purpose. Norbert deserves full screen.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 8, 2019 16:15:35 GMT -5
High five for creating this thread. Photo not reduced on purpose. Norbert deserves full screen. Umm...that tongue...
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 8, 2019 16:24:18 GMT -5
Now I have to go back to page 2 and read the entire thread. Hate it I saw Wolfgang's current photo. Yikes. More pushups, please. I had to put on some pounds in preparation for my next role as Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice. I'm now back in fighting shape:
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Post by trainermch on Jun 9, 2019 9:13:56 GMT -5
Now I have to go back to page 2 and read the entire thread. Hate it I saw Wolfgang's current photo. Yikes. More pushups, please. I had to put on some pounds in preparation for my next role as Roger Ailes in The Loudest Voice. I'm now back in fighting shape: I wish I were being paid to put pounds on. Alas I do it for free.
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Post by Wolfgang on Jun 14, 2019 15:06:23 GMT -5
My dog ate a whole bag of dried prunes that I accidentally dropped on the ground. I went to pick them up but he lunged for them and then maneuvered his body so that he was positioned between me and the prunes. Told ya he was a genius. (Except for the part where he's eating prunes off the ground -- kind of disgusting.)
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