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by Red Sable on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
by yellowrose of Texas on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
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by Donald Deluxe on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
Since one of my fundamental rules is that I don't take guff from dogs, especially my own, I would tell him "Head down" then shove his head back down if he didn't comply, then clip another nail or two before his head would come back up and we'd repeat the whole process again.
Even though he would respond quickly and reliably to recalls and other commands, when it came to nail clipping he was just a tough hammerhead who figured he'd get me to stop doing this and kept the rebellious act up until he died. But really, the nail clipping was nothing compared to his rectal exams at the vets, which took five people and a muzzle to get done - now THAT was fun!
by Keith Grossman on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
I didn't really see a question but am curious about why you posted this if you weren't interested in others' opinions?
by Q Man on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
1-Steve's dog won't let him brush her...
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by steve1 on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
I asked if anyone else had a Dog who did not like being Brushed or Combed, Just more for interest than anything else, I am not concerned by the fact she does not like it,
Just interested to see if she was a one off job or not. Now some are talking about my inadquate training ability and Temperament issues in the Dog taking it out of all context
Oh' this is for the ones who think she has, I guess it is wrong that i can put my hand in the Dogs food Bowls when the Dogs are eating the dogs bowls when they are eating and take out some of the kibble, What kind of issues do they have letting me do that, and that is to three dogs and all three dogs are food mad, 20 seconds if you let them there food has gone
Steve1
by Felloffher on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
I find it amusing when some say it's a training issue and leadership must be asserted. Comments like this show a real lack of understanding when dealing with dogs. Coming down on a dog for things like this weaken the bond between handler and dog.
by Jenni78 on 08 January 2011 - 18:01
I also will assert the very unpopular idea that maybe as handlers, if we made ourselves a bit more respectable, and treated the dogs with the dignity and respect they deserve, we wouldn't need to be so paranoid about weakening bonds via corrections. Take that to mean what you will.
by Pirates Lair on 08 January 2011 - 19:01
"and treated the dogs with the dignity and respect they deserve, we wouldn't need to be so paranoid about weakening bonds via corrections"
100% agree
by Bhaugh on 08 January 2011 - 19:01
I have a dog now that LOVES to be brushed and as soon as he sees the brush gets so exicited. He however isnt crazy for bathing and hangs his head low when he is ordered into the tub. He isnt the norm for grooming but I love it just the same.
I dont see how requiring an action will somehow weaken the bond, Usually its just the opposite imo. We all have to comply in daily life. Why should it be any different for a dog. What is going to happen when your dog needs vet care and your not there? All the things I think about when I force a dog to comply.
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