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ColleenT
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cadillackesha
Top Dog!!!!
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| I have it. I had bought it when I first started fostering & it did have some good info. It doesn't address issues with puppy mill survivors (which is what I needed), but it is helpful for shy dogs. |
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ColleenT
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Location: Poconos USA
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| Thank you. I'm debating if I should get it to help with Polly. She is great in the house, but when strangers come over, she barks and hides. In public, she won't take a treat from a stranger. |
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achin4nakies
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I have the same issues with Pipp Colleen and we have just started obedience training which makes things interesting. This book is something that I think I should check out too, thanks for asking about it.
As an aside, do you feel that daycare has helped Polly???? |
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ColleenT
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| Yes, i do. In the beginning, it was hard for her, and she hid a lot, but even the day care owner and the groomer have commented on how far she has come. She gets to be around dogs she might not know, which is good for her, and people come in and out all day, so she hears different voices, etc..I just need to try to get her over the issues she has. |
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achin4nakies
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Thanks for replying. Yes that is exactly how I was thinking that it would benefit Pipp. Must check out daycare for her when I am there tonight for obedience.
Anne along with Ruby, Pipp and Lilli |
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hlboyz
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Location: Paradise
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I think if you only get one tip from reading the book, it would be well worth it. Sometimes we can only take them so far and just a few simple things make all the difference! And for around 20 bucks.... money well spent IMO. I might get it to see if there is anything interesting for Calvin who is such a sweet thing but still very anxious when out and about by himself.
I did want to address the treat thing. It is not a bad thing if your dog does not accept treats from strangers. Mine pretty much DO NOT. (I have had people tell me they think that is a very good thing in their opinion even though they were offering the treat) They wait until mom gives them the treat instead , gives the okay, and then while I am there they will usually take a treat from the person. Albi has been doing this for so long he knows the routine and there is little hestitation taking cookies at the bank, etc. But I am always surprised with my hoovers. I was at the vet with Mojito the other day for his annual exam and the techs tried to give him a treat and he refused it. Until I gave it to him said it was okay and then he would take the treat from the tech. He is extremely sociable with strangers so it was interesting as I had forgotten all about it. Between the special dietary issues, the allergies and just stupid people giving other peoples dogs junk, it isn't something all bad. |
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Yu-jiemomma
Diva 'n' Da Puff Boyzzzz
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Location: Crestie love, Florida
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| my dogs do not accept treats unless I say ..."treat" this way I dont have to worry about strangers giving them inappropriate things like super junky treats that upset their tummies |
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ColleenT
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Joined: 21 Nov 2008
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Location: Poconos USA
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| Well, I understand, but usually Polly is with me on leash and I'm watching her. I want her to take a treat ( that I provide) from a stranger, so she gets to know that strangers are not bad. She really needs to learn to trust people. I pray she never gets away from me, b/c she'd never come to anyone. |
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