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LiLlilly
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- Mar 2, 2012
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- Bulldog(s) Names
- Lilly, Chester
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- #16
I decided to do something a little different.
You guys are totally right in the fact I'm trying to do too much at once. I think she's just overwhelmed with change, and it's making it even harder for her to zone in on what's what. I decided to let the bathroom issue go for a bit until she overcomes the outdoors. When I put her in the bathroom by herself with pads, she goes instantly. So I figure if I encourage her to go to the bathroom, she'll lose the fear of going. She thinks what she's doing is wrong, and when she goes she hides under my futon, or darts for her cage. So first I want to be positive on going to the bathroom period. If you think about it, why even take her out to go to the bathroom when she can't relax out there. From what I've gathered the dog needs to be confident, and be able to act like a dog. With her completely detached from her natural senses she's never going to understand what I want from her. She's smart and knows that there is a time, and place to go. She just shuts herself off to the outdoors so she can't put it all together in her head. With lots of positive reinforcement on it being ok to pee/poop she'll gain some much needed confidence herself I think.
I'm also going to bring her to the park where its nice and quiet, and get her to start walking on the leash with me. My buddy brought over his pinch collar, and we gave it a go with Lilly. She responded way better, and doesn't show any kind of pain issues. I pop it, and she stands right up. I'm going to be very, very careful with it and go very slow with her. To me, these collars are a great tool when used properly. The "pinch" seems to really strike a nerve in her brain, and she knows I'm the boss not her. When she has a normal collar on, she turns into the bull we all know and love. She's gets tough, and uses her strength to HER advantage, and even though I'm pulling up on it she still pulls and thinks she's winning. Sorry if you guys don't approve of these collars, but she isn't taking it negatively at all so far. In fact, I feel better about use this because I'm not "choking" her. I did some research on conventional collars and I didn't like what I found. Autopsies were performed on dogs that were trained with pinch collars, and dogs that used normal ones. The dogs with pinch collars had 2 dogs out of 50 with neck injuries, 1 was genetic, the other trauma related. The other dogs with normal collars showed more then 50% of them had trauma related neck injuries, and 3 with genetic injuries!! Not cool!! They may seem barbaric but being that the collar is straight and to the point, there is no repeated yanking on the leash. Your also not pulling anywhere near as hard, and is typically a small pop. I'm sure some dogs are more intense, and it CAN injure the dog, but she's allowing me to do all the teaching. So, being that I got positive results with no harm done I'm going to continue with the collar until I see negative results.
As for the crate, I think I'm going to use it for when and I can't keep an eye one her, and for sleeping purposes. She impressed me in the fact that she WILL go WHERE I want, so I trust her enough to be out. As long as I time it right, she shouldn't have any accidents. Thanks again for all the positive feedback, and all the help/advice! I'll keep you all updated with her progress!!
You guys are totally right in the fact I'm trying to do too much at once. I think she's just overwhelmed with change, and it's making it even harder for her to zone in on what's what. I decided to let the bathroom issue go for a bit until she overcomes the outdoors. When I put her in the bathroom by herself with pads, she goes instantly. So I figure if I encourage her to go to the bathroom, she'll lose the fear of going. She thinks what she's doing is wrong, and when she goes she hides under my futon, or darts for her cage. So first I want to be positive on going to the bathroom period. If you think about it, why even take her out to go to the bathroom when she can't relax out there. From what I've gathered the dog needs to be confident, and be able to act like a dog. With her completely detached from her natural senses she's never going to understand what I want from her. She's smart and knows that there is a time, and place to go. She just shuts herself off to the outdoors so she can't put it all together in her head. With lots of positive reinforcement on it being ok to pee/poop she'll gain some much needed confidence herself I think.
I'm also going to bring her to the park where its nice and quiet, and get her to start walking on the leash with me. My buddy brought over his pinch collar, and we gave it a go with Lilly. She responded way better, and doesn't show any kind of pain issues. I pop it, and she stands right up. I'm going to be very, very careful with it and go very slow with her. To me, these collars are a great tool when used properly. The "pinch" seems to really strike a nerve in her brain, and she knows I'm the boss not her. When she has a normal collar on, she turns into the bull we all know and love. She's gets tough, and uses her strength to HER advantage, and even though I'm pulling up on it she still pulls and thinks she's winning. Sorry if you guys don't approve of these collars, but she isn't taking it negatively at all so far. In fact, I feel better about use this because I'm not "choking" her. I did some research on conventional collars and I didn't like what I found. Autopsies were performed on dogs that were trained with pinch collars, and dogs that used normal ones. The dogs with pinch collars had 2 dogs out of 50 with neck injuries, 1 was genetic, the other trauma related. The other dogs with normal collars showed more then 50% of them had trauma related neck injuries, and 3 with genetic injuries!! Not cool!! They may seem barbaric but being that the collar is straight and to the point, there is no repeated yanking on the leash. Your also not pulling anywhere near as hard, and is typically a small pop. I'm sure some dogs are more intense, and it CAN injure the dog, but she's allowing me to do all the teaching. So, being that I got positive results with no harm done I'm going to continue with the collar until I see negative results.
As for the crate, I think I'm going to use it for when and I can't keep an eye one her, and for sleeping purposes. She impressed me in the fact that she WILL go WHERE I want, so I trust her enough to be out. As long as I time it right, she shouldn't have any accidents. Thanks again for all the positive feedback, and all the help/advice! I'll keep you all updated with her progress!!
I took him for a 30 min walk - he did nothing. Come in the house and with 15 mins he pee'd and 
on the rug 
Hey I just figured I, like you at this point would try absolutely everything. 
