amazincc wrote:Oh... duh.
That would make sense then.
amazincc wrote:Yes, I know that... someone here pointed out that Micks chain was on "wrong" when I joined.
I didn't even think of it at Petco... and the owner of the puppy was too afraid to ask as well, I think.
amazincc wrote:
There was a young man there w/his 4-months old puppy... a bulldog/pit mix.
airwalk wrote:
So I applaud the fact that you kept quiet while this lady was doing that, I'm not sure I could have.
amazincc wrote:airwalk wrote:
So I applaud the fact that you kept quiet while this lady was doing that, I'm not sure I could have.
Oh, don't applaud... I felt horrible when I got home, and I wish I would've said something.
katiek0417 wrote:However, some of the most effective methods is just to use food to bait the dog to be near you...this way you are effectively teaching the dog to heel, and that staying next to you gets it something good. I've also seen a lot done with clicker training...first, using the clicker to teach the dog that being near you is good...then adding in the leash, etc....
katiek0417 wrote:Oh...and I forgot to mention...for real young (i.e., short) puppies, go to Home Depot and get those wooden paint sticks...or metal yard sticks (but shorter than a yard stick - like half)...put something yummy on it (like peanut butter - well, I wouldn't use that b/c I don't want to die) or canned food, or baby food, or cream cheese (you get the point)...and put the end with the food in a baggie...then freeze it...you can use that so you don't have to bend down...
katiek0417 wrote:Oh...and I forgot to mention...for real young (i.e., short) puppies, go to Home Depot and get those wooden paint sticks...or metal yard sticks (but shorter than a yard stick - like half)...put something yummy on it (like peanut butter - well, I wouldn't use that b/c I don't want to die) or canned food, or baby food, or cream cheese (you get the point)...and put the end with the food in a baggie...then freeze it...you can use that so you don't have to bend down...
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