Two Best Dogs!

It’s a public Facebook link, just some lovely photos showing dingo variety:

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/266767616828579/permalink/1148004072038258?

You solved the puzzle!

 

What a particular little fella.

Not sure why they require you to step forward into the dog when asking the dog to heel, bit hard to picture.

 

I like to train the dog without the leads first. Then practice the lead movement without the dog. Then combine the dog and the leads.

(This is so I do not confuse the dogs by waffling about with the lead too much)

 

This video explains the front, the flip finish and the return to hell. The two videos below are this video, just they should play directly at the relevant bit.

 

The heel where the dog goes around your back:

 

 

and same video but the preview should start at the right point, the flippy heel of flip:

 

 

in ANKC rallyo these are called the "finish left" and "finish right". so many different names for the same things, but they are quite possibly my favourite skills.

 

Some judges do not like a flippy pivoting aspect to the finish left

Hopefully the mandatory leash rules will remove next, to become one more based off the individual same as other breeds and mixes of. It was the only thing stopping me from greyhounds way back then.

Haha! Well, if played a lot in the middle of the day, hopefully it will carry over to the evening. Are there something he enjoys more than treats? Some kind of forbidden toy or paper destroying destruction?

 

Is there something that could be putting him off perhaps? Cold flooring in morning and evening or a touch slippery?

 

It is a puzzle, but think of how good you'll feel when you solve this one!

Does the game stop after you toss the biscuit in?

 

Could perhaps you then toss it in and out a few times for a bunch of repetitions. Then sometimes leave him outside, sometimes leave him inside...and once he's inside with the door closed keep playing the game for another 5 minutes or so (or tug or ball or some other indoor friendly game he likes) to make it more worth his while? So he gets more time playing as the reward over the reward itself.

 

 

As he's coming up, try throwing his reward for coming through the door so he has to chase it. This can make the reward more rewarding too, because its fun to chase things. Don't wait until he stops, just gently toss it. Not too fast so he's not skittering about too much, just enough to get some speed and make it interesting.

 

If he's confused maybe try the motion out in the yard as a recall game first. Recall, dog runs towards you, reward by tossing it past you so dog runs past. As dog collects that reward, recall word!, dog runs towards you, toss the reward in opposite direction.

(Bonus: practicing recalling from distraction/practicing recalling while excited and  an all around good exercise game to burn some energy lmao)

 

You could start having the reward just waiting inside the door for him. Point it out at first until he starts to get the idea. Start moving it further into the house as he gets faster/smoother. could even start hiding it as a bit of a game for future rainy days.

4 hours ago, DogsAndTheMob said:

Have you considered ANKC tracking? It’s many years since I competed in tracking, but the judges and stewards used to keep well back from  handlers and their dogs, so they didn’t impose the same “pressure” as obedience judges do when they watch a dog. My first GSD was quite timid but she loved tracking. I also like the fact that it’s a sport which puts the dog “in the driver’s seat” rather than the handler.

I have! We have attended the recent workshop, but the intention was for Thyme to be learning it.

 

With Thistle...I cannot see her enjoying the tracklayer aspect, especially when they start doing such "strange" things as sitting behind trees/laying down even Thyme was a bit put off by the concept of a person under tarp until we played some "find and kiss the person!" games. Thistle wouldn't like that at all

 

*Thistle definition of strange, although I guess they are strange in general.

It is just a mismark, they happen sometimes. Being so small, it will likely 'disappear' as she grows. If the white splotch is the only thing that has you concerned about her purebred status, wouldn't personally worry about it.

Hoping the brains trust can help me out here.

 

I am ditching ANKC trials (For Thistle) and am thinking of working towards online titles. Although we do really well in the trial ring (nearly every pass was also a placing!), the cons are becoming more prevalent than any pros.

 

What is it I enjoy about ANKC trials?

1. The chance to demonstrate what a great dog I have
2. The passes to titles / the placings to demonstrate what a great dog I have.
3. Doing tricks n stuff with Thistle

 

What is it Thistle enjoys about ANKC trials?

1. Doing tricks with me
2. Getting treats afterwards
3. Getting praise

 

What does Thistle (and therefore I) dislike about ANKC trials:

1. Check ins and bitch booty swiping
2. People wanting to interact with her
3. Judges following us and staring at her
4. Inexperienced stewards startling her
5. Unexpected startles x 500 - sudden noises, loose dogs, crate blown over by wind and rolling across the field, people running past her
6. Crate / car aggressive dogs that bark bark barking
7. The odd clueless person who lets their dogs all up in ur dogs face
8. "Fixer" people who want to "fix" her and therefore just become an annoying person following us around and stressing us out
9. People who go up to ur dogs car to stare at the dog to "see what it is"

 

That is a lot of stress and upset she has to cope with for a scant 3 minutes in the ring. The past two trials in particular have been tough with a lot of worst case scenarios flung our way. I ended up withdrawing from two trials she got so upset.

 

Plus even in the ring, when we are doing well and getting placing, it is a watered down version of my dog I am demonstrating. She is precise and accurate, but she is easily distracted and "slow" for what she usually is.

Thyme by comparison, he enjoys being in the ring, he enjoys meeting the other dogs, the other people. His cons list is really rather small. So he will keep trialling and Thistle will come along for the ride in a less pressure filled way.

 

This long story is going around to. I still want to work towards measurable goals that give me a feeling of achievement and that I can hold up and show was something my dog has done. Just without the whole circus situation outside the ring itself. I am pretty bummed out about this, there are lots of personal goals I want to achieve and there is a local trophy I am hoping we can one day earn but this is not the way I do not think, if ever

 

So far I've found of those that let you enter online via videos and assorted criteria:

 

Trick Dog titles with "Do More with your Dog"

 

Dog Parkour

 

Cyber Rally-O which is in joint with a different Dog Parkour

 

 

I am leaning to the trick dog titles, since I already happen to own the book with 101 tricks in it lmao, and the joint Cyber Rally Dog Parkour company.

 

In everyone's internet wanderings, have you happened across other similar type companies? Or , if possible, Australian run ones to support our local dog sports? That would be great if possible.

 

 

* all that said, I'll go without dogs to the next DWD/HTM trial as they seem a quieter venue, with no judges in the ring itself. If they seem a quieter type of trial we may try that one day. I will ask the DWD secretary about dogs scared of people at the next workshop (I attend these with Thyme)

Where is the missing one located, if known?

 

Thyme was a late bloomer (cryptorchid) , noticed on the day I got him at 4 months old as I had a vet over. One ball down and one no-where to be felt.

 

By his final shot (5ish months old? 5.5months?) it was able to be located, but it was far up in the canal and not moving. I decided if it didn't show up, I'd get him neutered at 1 year old since it's rather bad to leave them up there (cancer risk explosion and the associated aggression i wasn't keen on). For us, at a really late  8 months old, it surprised us all and made it's way to the expected location. That's not the norm tho, and I neutered him at 2 years old.

There is only the one picture of a very emaciated greyhound, but still super horrible treatment to read:

 

https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/trainer-banned-from-owning-greyhounds-for-five-years-after-sick-dogs-seized-20190617-p51ykp.html
 

 

I remember when first looking at dogs, I was turned off greyhounds purely because of the leash BSL. I'm finding as more and more are taken out of situations like this, when it becomes an option for me, will re-evaluate that. Such lovely dogs Would love to give one the care it deserves.

You could give resources to help identify puppy mills so they can avoid, encourage them to meet the parents, inspect where the puppies are living etc. encourage them to keep an eye on the oodle rescues too. 

 

The kinds of information that is important when buying a dog regardless of the breed or mix thereof to ensure they’re getting a healthy and happy puppy or dog.  Set them up to succeed and enjoy their new companion. 

 

 

I wouldn't say afraid, but certainly uncomfortable! When cold, Thistle gets downright cranky.

 

But she has nice cosy pjs and a little brother to cuddle up with. They are very stackable and will pile up in the one kennel in winter.

Hopefully this will lead to more research? Interesting about the gender differences.

 

As sandgrubber says. Some it will be a genetic or early development part of them, some will come on by environment, poor health, poor experiences. 

 

Today, Thistle has been super worked up from the moment she awoke. She has no trigger to be so, but I had an awful fright over a family members health last night/today and I expect even though I am focussing on continuing our weekend as I would - that she is picking up on it and acting out. Be it hormones, my behaviour, my facial expression. My usually rather chill little gal* has been an over aroused screaming demon. I expect as my tension and cortisol levels decrease/decompress over next few days - so shall hers.

 

Interestingly, neither of my dogs are bothered by thunder or fireworks. I am thankfully blessed that way. The new neighbours took up drumming last weekend and thankfully my two dogs after the initial "what the f*** is that mum?!" have decided it's no big deal. Can't say the same for the other neighbours over-viligant pom, poor old thing is quite upset.

 

*I know she's a scared rehab dog, but I promise she's not usually an anxious or overexcited individual without good reason.

The plight of the galgo. I follow some of the organisations involved in trying to help the dogs left over and it is heart breaking  

I play gentle tug with a silicon cleaning sponge every couple of nights. Thyme particularly likes the double sided small one for molar chewing action. 

 

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByRjOn-j3G0/?igshid=1an8h3m900azp

 

I keep meaning to leave a review somewhere for this unexpected cleaning use :’)

 

It was a post post office in line impulse buy

Mum didn’t raise no litterbug!

Oh I do love when things become open access to read. These are all open access!

 

Factors associated with success in guide dog training

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787808000786

 

Contexts and consequences of dog bite incidents

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787817301168

 

Dog and owner characteristics affecting the dog–owner relationship

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787814000343

 

Owner-companion dog interactions: Relationships between demographic variables, potentially problematic behaviours, training engagement and shared activities

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159106000736

 

Grain free diets for utility dogs during training work: Evaluation of the nutrient digestibility and faecal characteristics

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405654518303081

(poop!)

 

Odor mixture training enhances dogs' olfactory detection of Home-Made Explosive precursors

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844018314890

(I just contributed to a similar detection project!)

 

Training for eye contact modulates gaze following in dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003347215001608

 

Can you spare 15 min? The measurable positive impact of a 15-min petting session on shelter dog well-being

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159118300777

 

(Genetics and biochemistry of) Iditarod Sled Dog Race

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0092867412002334

 

Factors associated with long-term success in working police dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159118301977

 

Ability of dogs to detect cows in estrus from sniffing saliva samples

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022030212009162

 

Social factors influencing cortisol modulation in dogs during a strange situation procedure

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787815001574

 

Electronic training devices: Discussion on the pros and cons of their use in dogs as a basis for the position statement of the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787818300108

 

Individual and group level trajectories of behavioural development in Border collies

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159116301113

 

Seizure-alert dogs: a review and preliminary study

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S105913110200225X

 

No better than flipping a coin: Reconsidering canine behavior evaluations in animal shelters

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787816300697

 

The quality of the relation between handler and military dogs influences efficiency and welfare of dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159106001547

 

Dogslife: A cohort study of Labrador Retrievers in the UK

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167587715002329

 

Behavioral and psychological outcomes for dogs sold as puppies through pet stores and/or born in commercial breeding establishments: Current knowledge and putative causes

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1558787817300102

 

Inconsistent identification of pit bull-type dogs by shelter staff

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S109002331500310X

 

Validation of a short odour discrimination test for working dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159114003086

 

Anxiety and impulsivity: Factors associated with premature graying in young dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159116302775

 

Performance decline by search dogs in repetitive tasks, and mitigation strategies

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159115000611

 

Breed, age and gender distribution of dogs with chronic hepatitis in the United Kingdom

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1090023311004734

 

Comparison of the effects of different kibble shape on voluntary food intake and palatability of weight loss diets in pet dogs

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0034528819302280

 

Aggressive behavior of dogs kept as companion animals: Classification and influence of sex, reproductive status and breed

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0304376283901116

 

Relationship between attachment to owners and separation anxiety in pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S155878780600116X

https://www.olg.nsw.gov.au/public/dogs-and-cats/responsible-pet-ownership-program/dogs-and-public-places

 

Unfortunately many people think they're above the law for multiple reasons and will indeed have their dogs off lead in all manner of places without consideration for the safety or perceived safety of others. These same people are usually shocked and surprised when leash laws tighten up some more.

 

Thistle and I were followed by one SWF down a street quite persistently today, until I threw the bag of dog poo at it*. My next option was going to be heading past the junkyard dog (he's an angry dog) then directly towards the 3 lane road. I find owners are suddenly very quick to call their dogs when they see that you're going to cross a busy road to get away from them. Shouldn't have to do that, but that's how people be.

 

I have seen dogs off lead in the middle of melbourne city during peak hour. Some people are just plain inconsiderate to others. No matter how well trained, it's a dick move and unsafe move.

 

* I returned 10 mins later to reclaim the bag of dog poo

Aww so sorry 

I've been keeping an eye on munsterlanders, and unfortunately only the large in Australia at current. Unless you would be satisfied with a smaller sized large ;) 

 

The Pointer and Setter Field Trials (Victoria) are running this weekend, when the results come out you could scan the kennel names to get an idea of where to look?
https://victoriangundogclub.wildapricot.org

I've got the dyson cinetic big ball. I didn't go for the one advertised as the "animal owner" one, and instead just got the standard one with the usual head attachments. I really like it, especially that it rights itself when I know it over. Plus it is strong and bagless.

 

I wasn't intending to get a dyson, it was just the one that demonstrated best at the best price when I went in to harvey norman in person. I went around to every brand rep they had on the floor, had them demonstrate the vacuum and tuned out when they started talking about all the extras or trying to predict what I wanted.

 

If you can, go into a store in person to try them out - even if u end up buying one online cheaper somewhere. Helps you get a good feel for their suction power.

Has anyone heard about the court case? It was meant to be last week I think but I can’t find any records or news articles  

I find Thyme (springer) is not a super cuddly dog. He much prefers to be laying on my feet to cuddling up. 

 

Thistle (not springer) on the other hand. I think she is secretly trying to suffocate me the way she shoves her head under my chin and attempts to smother me. 

 

I encourage and guide into laying by my side under my arms/crammed into my armpit rather than let her get into the position in the first place. Sometimes she will still try but I will just coax and nag her until she’s back in the desired position. Then give her a good pat and tummy rub for doing so.