mommacat Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 I just had to share this with everyone. Maya is SO smart! She is 13 weeks old, and she can sit, shake, down, roll over, sit pretty(beg), up(on hind legs), and we are working on stay-get it (make her stay and throw a treat, then get it when I say), dance, and [color=blue]-[size=6]thanks to Abker!!!-[/size] [/color]paw on the nose!! Now, if we can just get her to come when called when she is outside, and only chew on HER toys!!!! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted July 18, 2003 Share Posted July 18, 2003 That's great mommacat! Sounds like she's a fast learner!!!! Glad to help... :D :D :D :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogPaddle Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 That's good, so smart, there must be some job she can do in your area that will take advantage of that excellent doggie brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellieangel Posted July 20, 2003 Share Posted July 20, 2003 Good girl Maya !!!! She sounds like a real smart cookie !!! :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted July 21, 2003 Author Share Posted July 21, 2003 After another day of working with her, now she does the paw on the nose, and most of her tricks I can have her do without verbal directions, just by a hand signal. Since she picks things up so fast and loves to learn, I was really thinking I'd like to get her in some specialized training. What do you think would be possible? Would agility be a possibility - there is a training area close to here, but I have NO idea what it is about - except what I've seen on TV! Thanks for any ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted July 21, 2003 Share Posted July 21, 2003 Agility is definatly a possibility! Any breed can do it. It's lots of fun, usually the dogs really like it and catch on fast. I do agility with Abby, and it's really helped to strengthen my bond with her. I hope to eventually compete! :D I say go for it, u can sign up for a class near u, although some classes only take dogs over a certain age. If u need any info on how agility works, just ask, I've done lots of research on the subject. Here's a web page to get u started: [url]www.dog-play.com/index.shtml[/url] This site had some info on agility, plus loads of other things that u can do with your dog! Here's another one that I like, all about agility: [url]www.dogpatch.org/agility/[/url] Good luck on whatever u decide to do! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 So, r u gonna do it???? HUH, HUH????????????? :drinking: :D :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted July 24, 2003 Author Share Posted July 24, 2003 Yah, I think so. I need to find the place around here that trains, and look into it some more. My biggest problem now is that she wants to run so bad, she won't come when I call her outside. :evil: She doesn't run away, she just runs around me in circles to get all that puppy energy out. I guess I need to get a longer lead and work her more with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelboddy Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Congrats, I am so happy for you. And so very proud of your smart pup. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abker17 Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Abby has those also, I like to call them "zoomies" :lol: Usually it's a puppy thing that they will grow out of, although Abby is almost three years old and she still has them sometimes. For some dogs these "zoomies" are a way of try to get more attention. So maybe u should try ignoring the zoomies, and praising her when she is sitting quietly. she should come to know that calmness=praise. Hope that helps some, it's never been a problem with Abby so I can't offer u much more advice. Goodluck!!!!!! :D :D :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Great job!!! Jake is learning quickly too. I think it helps if you have other dogs at home to learn from. He sits and gives me his paw already, and I really haven't been working with him on it yet. I have to get the other two out of the way and really start with him. They think they are getting a treat everytime I ask for their paw :wink: How often do you work with her? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted August 3, 2003 Author Share Posted August 3, 2003 I usually work with her 1-3 times a day for about 5 minutes each time. My daughter has started working with her, she taught her High-5. Our worst problems right now are the jumping on people, walking on lead, and coming when outside. She is just so much more energetic than other dogs I've had (schnauzers, chihuahua), she reminds me of my husband's lab!! The walking on lead frustrates me. When I did obedience as a youth, we always used choker collars. I may be resorting to that again, if this "turn around when she's not where you want her" method doesn't do the trick soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted August 3, 2003 Share Posted August 3, 2003 I watched Good Dog U this morning, and they showed a great way to heel your dog. I just tried it with Daisy, and it works!! It will be slow at first, but I can see her doing it. Did you happen to see that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyell Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 Mommacat - how do you do the paw on nose trick? I've got a 13 week old baby too. She can sit lie down and roll over... she's a bit to spazzy to learn how to play dead .. I think... we're trying to think of new tricks .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted August 14, 2003 Author Share Posted August 14, 2003 Daisymom - no, I didn't see that. How did they say to teach it? Danyell - Abker told me this one, put a piece of tape on her nose, as she tries to rub it off, say whatever code word you want (I say Paw, but my husband says I should've said Cry or Nose) and give her a treat. Keep tiny treats handy, because she'll do it many, many times in a row until she gets the tape off. I tried a couple of sessions with the tape, then tried without, and after aout 3 sessions she had it. I did work on that trick the longest, and she must think it's her best, because whenever we are eating, she sits in front of us and just about rubs her nose off to get some!! I tried it with my mom's dog (mini schnauzer) but had to use the tape over her eye, she has so much beard that she didn't feel it on her nose!! By the way, my mom always told her dog "We're eating, go lay down" and now all she has to say is "we're eating" and the dog goes out of the kitchen and lays on the rug until the dishwasher is opened! We stayed there last week, and Maya started to do that, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted August 16, 2003 Share Posted August 16, 2003 You sit the dog down along side your feet. Then slowly take a baby step or two. When the dog starts to get past your feet (ahead of you) you tell it heel. Hold the leash very short at first. Progress slowly to a few more steps at a time.... and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danyell Posted August 24, 2003 Share Posted August 24, 2003 thanks for the tape trick! i will start with georgia soon! too cute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 Well, I think I solved the heeling problem. I just went back to the way I had originally been taught, used a choke collar, and after two training sessions, she no longer pulls and walks very nicely. Now, how do I get her to come when she's called when she isn't on a leash (she is a little escape artist!!) Please, don't jump on me for using a choke collar, i felt it was better than letting her pull until she was gasping for air, I know how to use it responsibly (small, light jerks on the leash) and I NEVER have it on her unless I am on the other end of the lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommacat Posted August 26, 2003 Author Share Posted August 26, 2003 By the way, about agility, I checked into it, and the group in our area doesn't start dogs until 10 months, so I will have to wait until spring. Then I plan on taking her. I'm trying to get my sis-in-law to take her female Boston Terrier, also, I think it would be good for both of them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisysmom Posted August 26, 2003 Share Posted August 26, 2003 Great news!!! Pulling is more work for you and the dog!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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