I did some "leave it" basic training with Willow, with a ball of raw mince - food of the Gods in her mind - and she aced it! We're not at the command stage yet, just starting off with my hand covering the treat, then uncovering it and if she leaves it, click and treat a bit of the ball. If she tries to get to the food, I just cover it calmly with my hand until she steps back again. I didn't really expect her to be able to resist the mince, but she was amazing. I am so proud of my little girl and such a mummy bore but I don't care! Hah!!
Re: So proud Don't worry, Snowbunny. I'm sure it's just a stage Willow's going thru. ;D It may take a week or so to settle in and then you'll have a normal puppy on your hands. It took Sara about that long before everything angelic vanished and the jaw power increased. When she starts licking you, she's really washing her food. Protect your nose and ears. But you will love it all. Oh, and when Willow sleeps, you should too. Haha.
Re: So proud [quote author=bbrown link=topic=8184.msg115644#msg115644 date=1412794931] Bore away, we understand how these moments can make you feel ;D [/quote] Yep. Barbara nailed it. Nobody but a dog owner would still talk to you after you had said that. You need us now ;D
Re: So proud [quote author=drjs@5 link=topic=8184.msg115688#msg115688 date=1412807121] You need us now ;D [/quote] Haha, this is so true! [quote author=chrism link=topic=8184.msg115683#msg115683 date=1412805777] Don't worry, Snowbunny. I'm sure it's just a stage Willow's going thru. ;D It may take a week or so to settle in and then you'll have a normal puppy on your hands. It took Sara about that long before everything angelic vanished and the jaw power increased. When she starts licking you, she's really washing her food. Protect your nose and ears. But you will love it all. Oh, and when Willow sleeps, you should too. Haha. [/quote] Lalala, I'm not listening! She's going to stay an angel forever!!! Although I have notices certain crocopup tendencies emerging...
