tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post2520241691382781133..comments2024-03-02T23:39:15.327-05:00Comments on The Elka Almanac: Reward Calmness Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-1749324595583703412013-05-14T13:01:07.354-04:002013-05-14T13:01:07.354-04:00At first it seemed like she was going to get snick...At first it seemed like she was going to get snicky with you but you turned that around and turned it into an awesome opportunity for good instruction.<br /><br />Hopefully she understands and practices what you told her. I wonder if that puppy knows how much pain and aggravation you may have saved him?Jodihttp://www.heartlikeadog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-4315224538298277602013-05-12T16:28:39.970-04:002013-05-12T16:28:39.970-04:00She did seem very interested, so I might have kick...She did seem very interested, so I might have kicked off a big interest in training for her!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-25065122892916147972013-05-12T16:28:23.852-04:002013-05-12T16:28:23.852-04:00I do hope that she starts working with a trainer, ...I do hope that she starts working with a trainer, maybe, and ditches both of those tools. Or at least uses the chain during training time, and picks something else for walks.<br /><br />Thanks! It wouldn't do the puppy any good if I got annoyed. I'm learning how to be a grown up ;)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-67730522432614896882013-05-12T16:27:34.270-04:002013-05-12T16:27:34.270-04:00Retractables are just one of those things that I&#...Retractables are just one of those things that I'm sure are good in specific situations, but seem to be misused an awful lot instead!<br /><br />Yes, I was very proud of Elka :DJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-34512657801718221552013-05-12T16:26:54.655-04:002013-05-12T16:26:54.655-04:00Yeah, I've heard that retractable leashes can ...Yeah, I've heard that retractable leashes can be dangerous to both dogs and humans in that way!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-17505643475371971862013-05-08T20:36:04.029-04:002013-05-08T20:36:04.029-04:00What sounded at first like a crappy encounter, end...What sounded at first like a crappy encounter, ended on a good note. Nice job handling that - and perhaps teaching her something as well. :-)Donnahttp://www.donnaandthedogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-73592109969951053402013-05-06T22:04:57.565-04:002013-05-06T22:04:57.565-04:00Lovely job of role modeling good behavior - both E...Lovely job of role modeling good behavior - both Elka and Jen :-)<br /><br />People - they make it so hard to like them sometimes, don't they?<br /><br />Jen, I'd like to pass an award on to you, so if you have time to stop by www.savedbydogs.com Tuesday it is there for you!Saved by Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771172695236605846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-52318995174058111322013-05-06T11:13:06.470-04:002013-05-06T11:13:06.470-04:00That's great that you took the time to have a ...That's great that you took the time to have a little chat with the lady and give her some tips, hopefully she will remember them and put them to good use! jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08111366525685780384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-3827751466030158502013-05-06T10:49:21.767-04:002013-05-06T10:49:21.767-04:00That's so pawsome, giving parenting advice fro...That's so pawsome, giving parenting advice from the perspective of the wiser, experienced parent. Great job! I'm glad she actually asked and listened instead of getting huffy.Fleahttp://dogtreatweb.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-38965803731107583722013-05-06T10:37:31.398-04:002013-05-06T10:37:31.398-04:00Elka,
You're such a great role model to that ...Elka,<br /><br />You're such a great role model to that young pup, your Mom has done such a good job in training you :)<br /><br />Wags to all, <br /><br />Your pal Snoopy :) snoopy@snoopysdogbloghttp://snoopysdogblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-29993869197900684502013-05-06T09:44:49.092-04:002013-05-06T09:44:49.092-04:00That was good you gave her some advice, sounds lik...That was good you gave her some advice, sounds like she may have needed it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-52243230403306825422013-05-06T09:02:34.849-04:002013-05-06T09:02:34.849-04:00It seems like this woman has totally missed out on...It seems like this woman has totally missed out on very basics of puppy basics - a choke collar and a retractable leash?<br />Good for you for giving sound advice without getting annoyed with her!Coralee and Finnhttp://www.barkandchatter.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-67040738075193453872013-05-06T07:17:03.028-04:002013-05-06T07:17:03.028-04:00I'm not a fan either. It really bothers me wh...I'm not a fan either. It really bothers me when you are at an event that specifically states no retractables and people still use them. There is a reason why when your in a crowd of dogs they want you to have control of your dog. A retractable doesn't provide that.<br /><br />Glad to hear Elka was able to demonstrate her skills in the situation.Sheltie Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767754895398722143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-52372292882156882482013-05-06T06:56:14.657-04:002013-05-06T06:56:14.657-04:00I hate this retractable leashes, we had a bad expe...I hate this retractable leashes, we had a bad experience with it, as it slipped through my dads hand like a razorblade. You managed the situation very good... Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-4123447590942769492013-05-03T16:34:25.879-04:002013-05-03T16:34:25.879-04:00Elka is still learning, too, but I was happy she w...Elka is still learning, too, but I was happy she was able to be a good example like that, and that the puppy's owner asked about getting that same behavior!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-13316948117013499102013-05-03T16:33:31.138-04:002013-05-03T16:33:31.138-04:00I was really happy that we had a conversation, ins...I was really happy that we had a conversation, instead of just kind of muttering under our breaths at each other! <br /><br />I do hope she went home and Googled about rewarding behaviors or something like that. She was clearly happy with how she saw Elka behave, and then when her puppy stopped being so excitable and laid down too, it was great!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-32672614360646836932013-05-03T16:32:08.152-04:002013-05-03T16:32:08.152-04:00Sometimes the act of praising or rewarding Elka ma...Sometimes the act of praising or rewarding Elka makes her go and do something else again, as though it was the "release" from "being good". Patience, patience, right? Well, and redirection. That frequently works as well. Teach them what to do instead instead of just saying no.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-15042205737950698672013-05-03T16:31:18.140-04:002013-05-03T16:31:18.140-04:00I also dislike retractable leashes! It was a strug...I also dislike retractable leashes! It was a struggle for me to keep my mouth shut about that in conjunction with the choke chain. Dog diplomacy is hard!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562151546770315227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-3086483406774998132013-05-03T16:26:30.014-04:002013-05-03T16:26:30.014-04:00Elka is a good example, a fine teacher. I'm gl...Elka is a good example, a fine teacher. I'm glad to see the woman was open to advice, so often people think they have all the answers and meanwhile their dog is bouncing off the ceiling!SlimDoggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10830198538573500213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-68198446265373878052013-05-03T12:36:26.216-04:002013-05-03T12:36:26.216-04:00Nice job. And the puppy person did something right...Nice job. And the puppy person did something right which was to see a behavior she'd like her dog to learn and to ask you you did it.<br /><br />That doesn't seem to happen very often. So good for you in providing such a good example. You may have just changed someone's life.Pamela | Something Wagging This Way Comeshttp://www.somethingwagging.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-83303027058325972932013-05-03T09:53:29.426-04:002013-05-03T09:53:29.426-04:00Mom rewards calmness to my Lily but than she may b...Mom rewards calmness to my Lily but than she may bark 2 minutes later. Any suggestions?<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-938120942169485220.post-20415826167080259012013-05-03T06:27:27.509-04:002013-05-03T06:27:27.509-04:00I think you handled that well. I hate retractable...I think you handled that well. I hate retractable leashes... and I wish puppies came with owners manuals or something :-)Talking-Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11562973510419612443noreply@blogger.com