And once more with feeling. As I looked at my recent calendar, I realized, that, while its all marked up with stuff and things, mostly kid things, the dog training has slowed down. My fault. That’s what happens when you don’t pay attention to something. It kind of goes…away. Relationships, jobs, the garden.
But, letting the dog training go away is not high on my list of things to do. Or, rather, I guess, it wasn’t high on my list of things to concentrate on. But it needs to be, and I need it to be. Bless all of you who have stuck out this rough patch with me. Welcome to you, the new friends I can’t wait to meet!
So – here I am, once more. While I’ve still got some training on the books, while the weather is still wonderful, I’m ready to dive back in.
Need your dog trained before the holiday season? Have a puppy you want worked with? Need some pointers for your older dog? Let me know your issues and problems and I’ll tell you how I can help.
Call – 1-217-542-133
email – KatesDogs@live.com
Now accepting new clients and welcoming back old friends, in Decatur and the surrounding areas.
First session – $50.
If you need more – the next 2 are $40 each.
Looking forward to hearing from you!
“Is it safe for my dog to sleep in my bed with me?” This is a new one. Safe, how?
Are you worried you will roll over on your puppy and squish him?
I'm a bed cuddler. I do tend to snort in the night though. Bother you?
Are you afraid your dog will decide he’s King of the World and eat you?
Two totally different questions there.
First off, if you have a very teeny tiny baby, or brand new bigger/older dog, she is probably safer in the crate. No falling off the bed in the night, no accidental kicking her with your feet, no wandering down to the end of the bed and peeing. Gives them a safe place of their own.
I like to wake up about 2 am and run through the house like a fool Wanna join me??
As to the King of the World syndrome. Yeah. It happens sometimes. My answer to this is: If you aren’t having any trouble, I don’t care if you sleep with your dog. Really. I don’t.
If you ARE having trouble of any sort, even minor issues, just don’t. They will get worse instead of better.
I define trouble as any one or a combination of the following: pee or poop in the house or on the bed during the night.
Acting like they don’t know its night time by running around and acting like a fool.
Growling when you move your feet or legs.
Growling or Not moving when you get up to go and come back to bed.
There is me, my brother and my sister in my mom and dad's bed. It's all good.
If you have any worries at all about your dog in your bed, get them out of there. Get a nice crate. Keep them safe. Keep them confined. Keep them in their own place.
Then if you want – try it again in a few months. A dog in a bed can be a lovely companion. But he needs to realize you are the king of the world whether he sleeps with you or not.
I’ll give a few tips on how to make your dog more comfortable in the crate in the next few days.
If you have a puppy – or older dog – who just isn’t ‘getting it’, here’s another idea for you.
If they just aren’t getting the idea they go outside or on the pee pads only, one idea is to add a noise.
I know you walk them ON THE LEASH to the One spot you want them to go, and say the SAME WORDS “Go Potty”. Then when they do go, you softly praise and give them a small yummy.
GOOD JOB, YOU!
Don't look at me! I'm housebroken. Talk to those Crested things. Especially that little one. She has No Clue!
I’ve found while they are going – if you add in another sound, a soft click with a clicker or your tongue, a gentle bell or whistle, some dogs seem to catch on a little faster. “Oh, yeah, I get it now!”
Not all. But Some. Maybe Yours? Try it, let me know if it helps?
Random thoughts | Kate September 19, 2011 | 
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