tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post800671679432273260..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: Building ConfidenceKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-55569332441261407222013-09-15T03:30:06.074-06:002013-09-15T03:30:06.074-06:00I have the same thing with little Lexi - also a so...I have the same thing with little Lexi - also a soft, sensitive little soul. Positive training has brought her out of her shell and built her confidence. She is a dream to work with. :)<br />Lotsaluv<br />MM in SAMaxmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03352085013260757004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-16487095106681322842013-09-12T08:51:31.111-06:002013-09-12T08:51:31.111-06:00Hey KB, I've been so worried about you since l...Hey KB, I've been so worried about you since last night. Down here in Windsor, we are o.k. so far. We leave for Ca. today. I love hearing Shyla's story-her spirit reminds me of Hunter, who has also come a long way. Be safe my friend; I'll be checking in here to make sure everything is o.k. with you and Runner.<br />Love, NoreenNanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-80567989889072621262013-09-11T13:55:41.874-06:002013-09-11T13:55:41.874-06:00Shyla has special Eyes.....she is a Beauty !!Shyla has special Eyes.....she is a Beauty !!Lindsjö taxarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05446940737034179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-34978832765254997762013-09-11T12:50:34.982-06:002013-09-11T12:50:34.982-06:00I once had a rescue girl, Luna, who taught me a lo...I once had a rescue girl, Luna, who taught me a lot. She was SO sensitive, if I said "No" to my other wolfhound - not shouting, just a firm "No" - Luna would instantly flatten herself to the floor. The first time I saw her do it, it broke my heart. She was the most loving girl, and she recalibrated my awareness of the many ways to positively approach training. <br />Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-91401621037931762782013-09-11T08:01:59.889-06:002013-09-11T08:01:59.889-06:00I am interested to hear you talk about your traini...I am interested to hear you talk about your training techniques and approaches like this, so thanks for sharing! <br />MelonMelonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05096024678243322835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-76865326144289457872013-09-10T21:26:28.415-06:002013-09-10T21:26:28.415-06:00I far more prefer positive training techniques ove...I far more prefer positive training techniques over punishing ones - no matter whether it is a dog or a child. Of course every dog is different and might need different approaches. But I doubt that Shyla would have gained any confidence with those punishing techniques - I am glad, too, that you train her a different, so much more rewarding way. She is such a beautiful dog!Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-70018206970959641922013-09-10T18:52:44.005-06:002013-09-10T18:52:44.005-06:00While I totally understand what you mean by "...While I totally understand what you mean by "heavy handed" I HARDLY believe that you were/are heavy handed in your approach of using tools like a prong or electric collar. But I get what you mean by calling them "heavy handed" when talking about those tools in regards to a dog like Shyla. I've always said, Juno could completely be trained using mostly correction oriented Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-19013105089082598592013-09-10T14:29:38.632-06:002013-09-10T14:29:38.632-06:00That is what we do too. ONLY positive obedience. ...That is what we do too. ONLY positive obedience. Mom will NOT let anyone treat us otherwise EVER!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42354172060145606042013-09-10T09:52:11.053-06:002013-09-10T09:52:11.053-06:00That is so wonderful! All of us pups are differen...That is so wonderful! All of us pups are different - what works for one, won't for another. There is a "famous" dog trainer who uses rather ... forceful corrections on dogs he's asked to "help". If he used that technique on me, I would FREAK out! I respond very well to positive rewards. I was 1 and a half probably when I was adopted. I remember early on -- I saw The Army of Fourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430214230146328389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42352027677866278082013-09-10T07:57:14.502-06:002013-09-10T07:57:14.502-06:00You have done an AMAZING job with Shyla. She is on...You have done an AMAZING job with Shyla. She is one lucky girl to have been picked by you.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Lily Belle & MuffinLovable Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04334319227413238489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-54375932577023829632013-09-10T07:32:52.092-06:002013-09-10T07:32:52.092-06:00Very nice eyes:)Very nice eyes:)rinrinfluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17035024963014261470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-78714524879368314182013-09-10T07:10:18.751-06:002013-09-10T07:10:18.751-06:00KB... you are awesomely awesome!! :)
This is the ...KB... you are awesomely awesome!! :)<br /><br />This is the technique we used with our dogs many years ago too... positive reinforcement. It works with small children too.<br /><br />I wish people used it with both more often!<br /><br />Have a beautiful day, my friend.<br /><br />Love~ Andrea<br />XOXOXOAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906294073463591713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-22400970577499623612013-09-10T06:46:42.606-06:002013-09-10T06:46:42.606-06:00My very favorite thing is when my boy Indy looks r...My very favorite thing is when my boy Indy looks right into my eyes. He is so intentional about it - and I know he is just waiting for whatever is coming next on the day's agenda. Rewards based training is so wonderful, especially with heart dogs like Shyla. in that photo, you can SEE the trust in her eyes. It's a beautiful thing. Makes me wonder how anyone could ever do something toDianeTaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302878458733208960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-39903413849302636432013-09-10T06:27:42.212-06:002013-09-10T06:27:42.212-06:00I love the photo of Shyla looking into the camera....I love the photo of Shyla looking into the camera. Your techniques are really paying off. I agree with NancyJ that different things might work for different dogs; as I've posted before, I've never had the privilege of working with an effective all-positive trainer so I'm personally not convinced that it's the only way to go. Maybe if I'd ever seen an all-pos trainer who got Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-49451469969590138002013-09-10T03:21:39.440-06:002013-09-10T03:21:39.440-06:00You are such a doll, Shyla, and you are doing ever...You are such a doll, Shyla, and you are doing everything the right way with her, KB! She's a beautiful girl!<br /><br />Love ya lots♥<br />Mitch and MollyMolly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-65206140920476022652013-09-09T22:25:36.268-06:002013-09-09T22:25:36.268-06:00You are obviously training Shyla the right way and...You are obviously training Shyla the right way and doing a great job!<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-36920092741282060632013-09-09T21:44:17.684-06:002013-09-09T21:44:17.684-06:00Shyla is a very lucky girl to have found you! :)Shyla is a very lucky girl to have found you! :)houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-44819611339637017572013-09-09T20:24:19.108-06:002013-09-09T20:24:19.108-06:00Yep, different strokes for different folks....well...Yep, different strokes for different folks....well dogs. We get rewarded or ignored...mostly, but there have been the loud 'NO's".<br /><br />XXXOOO Daisy, Bella & RoxyBella Roxy & Macduihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268052368797347239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-56088673440325992972013-09-09T20:07:54.935-06:002013-09-09T20:07:54.935-06:00I don't think there is a "one size fits a...I don't think there is a "one size fits all" method of training. As you mention, dogs are as different as people. So glad to see Shyla gaining confidence.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-51408884240430617242013-09-09T20:04:48.129-06:002013-09-09T20:04:48.129-06:00Positive training really is incredible!
NolaPositive training really is incredible! <br /><br />NolaDachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-9168868531446209512013-09-09T19:48:37.828-06:002013-09-09T19:48:37.828-06:00I can see dogs are like children, and each one mig...I can see dogs are like children, and each one might need a different training way, Shyla thrives on your way for her. A huge step forward for her this last year. Cheers from JeanNancy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854698513524662527noreply@blogger.com