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Thanks, LaylaBeth
Moms are great, aren't they?
God bless you and all your family.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 17, 2006 at 4:42 PM
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ms bradrock,
Thanks. I am very grateful I learned to appreciate Mom more, in time. We don't always get the chance. I never got to say goodbye to Dad, though we were on good terms. At least, we were on loving terms...
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 17, 2006 at 4:40 PM
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fourcats,
Thank you SO much for your training tips! I'm trying hard to do what you say, and I think it's starting to work with HoneyBear. I'm also trying to train the other two, who always have listened much better than HoneyBear.
I'm going to screw up my courage and go back to work on the leash problem. THAT'S the biggie...
Thanks for all your help.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 17, 2006 at 4:38 PM
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fourfive,
Thanks for the compliment. Really, blogging helped me sort my feelings out on this mess. Writing is so healing...
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 17, 2006 at 4:34 PM
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Songbird:
You and your mom are in my thoughts and prayers.
Moms are awesome--thanks for visiting my blog, too! :-)
~LB~ xoxo
posted by
Anony_Miss
on March 16, 2006 at 1:44 PM
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songbird,
Many true words in this one. We are all so very fortunate when we do not wait to long to realize the blessings of our parents! Thank you for sharing...All the best!
posted by
ms_bradrock
on March 16, 2006 at 4:17 AM
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hi songbird
be patient. good training takes time. while pup is wearing the leash around the house; every now and then when the dog's not fighting it but just being a happy pup, say the dog's name, praise and give a very small treat of high quality. (i'm personally fond of Nutro's Natural Choice Lamb and Rice sticks®). if you can get the leash on without a struggle, praise and treat. let the dog wear it for about five minutes then take it off. if your dog knows the sit command, absolutely ask the dog to sit when putting the leash on and taking it off.
if your dog starts associating the leash with a possible reward of a treat and always with praise and love you'll start winning the battle. for all good behaviors, whether you asked for them or not, praise your dog. let him/her know what pleases you, let h/h know you're watching. just don't make it obvious you're watching. be peripheral.
posted by
fourcats
on March 15, 2006 at 8:58 AM
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thanks for writing this, it is so true
posted by
fourfive
on March 15, 2006 at 8:44 AM
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fourcats,
Thanks. You're absolutely right.
I didn't get your e-mail, so when I can, I'll try to contact you with details about my HoneyBear puppy. I'm implementing some of your suggestions and I'm hoping it's helping....a bit too early to tell yet.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 15, 2006 at 8:35 AM
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una01,
Sometimes we just have to make lemonade from life's lemons. It's not always easy, and sometimes, someone else has to hand us the sugar for it!
posted by
songbirdshafer
on March 15, 2006 at 8:33 AM
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nothing makes us stronger like a good struggle!
posted by
fourcats
on March 15, 2006 at 1:42 AM
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An unfortunate food poisoning case
has become such a turning point for this mother-daughter relationship. I am so glad for you!
posted by
una01
on March 15, 2006 at 1:04 AM
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