tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post9182417029484011071..comments2024-02-01T02:43:25.431-07:00Comments on Romping and Rolling in the Rockies: Positive Training Blog Hop - The Power of PlayKBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-29590605988366970022015-10-09T12:15:23.252-06:002015-10-09T12:15:23.252-06:00I've never been able to use tugtoys for traini...I've never been able to use tugtoys for training or playing because of my back. I tried it with each of my dogs, but even years ago it was just too much "jolt." And none of my hounds have been interested in toys or retrieving though some would do it with that "if it makes YOU happy" face, which defeats the purpose. I am not a very intuitive dog trainers, I'm afraid, Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-13110203229693360322015-10-06T16:47:37.467-06:002015-10-06T16:47:37.467-06:00Playing before training is a great. Thanks for th...Playing before training is a great. Thanks for the tip and as always the great pictures. Ruby Rose and the Big Little Angels 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/06173252316434699745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-42034117830973352392015-10-06T16:26:18.457-06:002015-10-06T16:26:18.457-06:00I love Positive Reinforcement training. Rufus is s...I love Positive Reinforcement training. Rufus is surprisingly sensitive so it's the only way I've ever trained him and it's really helped shape him into a confident dude. I know you have the same experience with Shyla. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-26272581794321307802015-10-06T14:16:13.640-06:002015-10-06T14:16:13.640-06:00I am starting to work with Ziggy and he is doing p...I am starting to work with Ziggy and he is doing pretty well. I always love your training tips.<br /><br /><br />Anne and ZiggyZiggy Stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14203760234180476883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-49610098341248241202015-10-06T13:20:57.433-06:002015-10-06T13:20:57.433-06:00Shayla is such a smart girl and so happy. Maggie ...Shayla is such a smart girl and so happy. Maggie plays better now at bringing her toy back to mom to throw it again for her, she is the only one of us that will do that. <br />stella rosestellaroselonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353643296569568834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-19622278365069441752015-10-06T11:06:34.914-06:002015-10-06T11:06:34.914-06:00I've incorporated tug into so much of Ruby'...I've incorporated tug into so much of Ruby's training. We use it for tricks, crate games and impulse control. Like you, I do a combination of tugging and fetch. <br /><br />I have recently started playing tug with Boca too - she is much stronger and required a different approach. The very first thing I did was install some manners so I didn't lose a finger. She now has an auto-sit andLara Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661093611286883883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-10368451758191800612015-10-06T09:11:02.890-06:002015-10-06T09:11:02.890-06:00It's such a good feeling for mom and us when w...It's such a good feeling for mom and us when we 'get it' and learn <br />Love & Peas,<br />Lily & EdwardTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-87037569212718897792015-10-06T07:47:56.155-06:002015-10-06T07:47:56.155-06:00We can sure see the positive and happy energy in t...We can sure see the positive and happy energy in the beautiful Shyla face!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-53645529397503883832015-10-06T07:28:32.366-06:002015-10-06T07:28:32.366-06:00Even dogs like to have a fun time. Torrey is very ...Even dogs like to have a fun time. Torrey is very play oriented. She responds better if it's a game for her. Mary Honehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325450037932730270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-12202927066003007662015-10-06T06:41:02.345-06:002015-10-06T06:41:02.345-06:00So glad you've been having such good results w...So glad you've been having such good results with Shyla - she has made remarkable progress thanks to the good hands she is in.SlimDoggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830198538573500213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-33060150105259547092015-10-06T04:56:16.517-06:002015-10-06T04:56:16.517-06:00I'll look into the Susan Garrett book. Maybe I...I'll look into the Susan Garrett book. Maybe I can teach Toby how to play. We've been told he has a low play drive, but he does enjoy playing with other dogs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088617183777496464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-17359219493427612652015-10-06T03:13:28.652-06:002015-10-06T03:13:28.652-06:00Shyla has come such a long way. Your training met...Shyla has come such a long way. Your training methods with her are perfect, KB!Molly the Airedalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533954545013852862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-57190754312780332252015-10-06T00:55:10.043-06:002015-10-06T00:55:10.043-06:00Be careful out there with the moose!
I wish my gi...Be careful out there with the moose!<br /><br />I wish my girls were more toy-driven too, but they do like to play games!bichonpawzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344322575991668081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-54551761581519992952015-10-05T21:35:28.961-06:002015-10-05T21:35:28.961-06:00I just love hearing about your training techniques...I just love hearing about your training techniques and how wonderful Shyla is doing. I have also been trying to incorporate play with training time so Mabel has fun. I even got out a toy at class tonight and we played a little tug while the teacher was talking and we all were in chairs. I wanted her focus to stay on me. You inspire me to try to be a better trainer - thank you!<br />hugs<br />Idaho PugRanchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669402027179060942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-21906894026845172412015-10-05T21:31:47.880-06:002015-10-05T21:31:47.880-06:00I think you are absolutely right. No one training...I think you are absolutely right. No one training method is right for every single dog. Interestingly, all of our trainers discouraged tugs except between the dogs themselves. The idea being that the winner of the tug (human or canine) was felt to be dominant. So now that Ellie is gone, we throw the tug for Lucy, but we never pull to take it from her. It is clear that whatever you did with NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-73565486985077792792015-10-05T21:12:33.140-06:002015-10-05T21:12:33.140-06:00Your amazing KB... just amazing..
just look at how...Your amazing KB... just amazing..<br />just look at how Shyla,,,does whatever you ask!<br />love<br />tweedlesTweedles -- that's mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01349728497621875670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-13285858207645580752015-10-05T20:19:25.445-06:002015-10-05T20:19:25.445-06:00I've been meaning to try Crate games. We'v...I've been meaning to try Crate games. We've been playing impulse control games too and it's been good for him. Thanks for joining the hop!Tenacious Little Terrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357242770204603366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-85077763211025030972015-10-05T20:04:29.408-06:002015-10-05T20:04:29.408-06:00Apathy in recalls? Yikes, better not let mom see ...Apathy in recalls? Yikes, better not let mom see this post!<br /><br />Your Pals,<br /><br />Murphy & StanleyMurphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10288455369911071072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-32320190833743546812015-10-05T19:18:16.849-06:002015-10-05T19:18:16.849-06:00I'm so glad you found some "tools" t...I'm so glad you found some "tools" that work with Shyla! We play a lot of games, too. I do wish my dogs were more toy driven, though! zoepheedogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05959397251791559890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-28677797297475110222015-10-05T18:59:35.276-06:002015-10-05T18:59:35.276-06:00Great post KB! I need to look for this book becaus...Great post KB! I need to look for this book because Hunter is sensitive too; though if you walked by with Shyla you'd think he's aggressive with is growling(he would flip on his back if a big dog came at him). Thanks for sharing-great job to the two of you. NanaNor'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608980502430055753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-54607108810279541222015-10-05T18:54:46.385-06:002015-10-05T18:54:46.385-06:00That's very interesting. Rita and I rough-hous...That's very interesting. Rita and I rough-house, and I always wondered if that would be frowned upon by a trainer. It's good to know that not only can we continue to play "ruff" with each other, but I can incorporate it into her training! Will check out that book. Thanks! Jackie Bouchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854479764528604256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4905010459077232225.post-72506072500221643322015-10-05T18:17:07.679-06:002015-10-05T18:17:07.679-06:00Playing is such a huge help! Pike is my timid, uns...Playing is such a huge help! Pike is my timid, unsure dog, and if we play before a training session his confidence and willingness to try new things sky rockets. It's so interesting to see. Dachshund Nolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050622761352753529noreply@blogger.com