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  • dashD

    Our puppy graduation is on Thursday, I have been working with Zuri on roll over. She isn't too bad at it. I just get her in a down, hold a treat by her nose and bring it around the side of her body which will make her roll over most of the time. Sometimes she turns her head to meet the treat on the other side instead of rolling…but I think she will get it eventually. She has the sit, down, stay, take it and leave it pretty good....but the loose leash walking....that's my struggle.

    Love my B
    Brenda

    Wow!! Dash sits and that's it. He has to be the first dog I have had that I did not pursue training. He's to cute. Great job on your training.

    Jennifer

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  • DukeD

    Our puppy graduation is on Thursday, I have been working with Zuri on roll over. She isn't too bad at it. I just get her in a down, hold a treat by her nose and bring it around the side of her body which will make her roll over most of the time. Sometimes she turns her head to meet the treat on the other side instead of rolling…but I think she will get it eventually. She has the sit, down, stay, take it and leave it pretty good....but the loose leash walking....that's my struggle.

    Love my B
    Brenda

    Gee, someone should open a Graduation thread to show off all the graduates! Be sure to take a few pictures. Pet Smart puts a Grad Cap on the pups for pics. They look so cute.

    Zuri must be real smart to roll over. I've done what you're talking about to kind of force them over - both won't take their eyes off the treat so rolling over is out.

    Loose leash with Duke is impossible - we walk with a head collar. There is promise with Daisy. We're still working on it - she's being so good about it.

    Jill

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  • cleopatraC

    I am downloading pictures off my camera right now and charging the battery…She is graduating from Petsmart so the caps are ready. I have yet to figure out how the heck she will sit still for us to put it on her...gonna have to break out the really good treats!!!! I promise I will post some pics. Her 'trick' to graduate will be howling to Nelly Furtado....she does it all the time and I have the cd ready for tomorrow. If that fails (it won't) i have the high 5 or crawl that she can do for them. Who knew?? Such a smart critter!

    Brenda
    (aka proud mama)

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  • jys1011J

    As a proud mama of TWO crazy feisty tempermental loveable AND intelligent pooches…I just have to brag :D :D

    TOPAZ & C3PO graduated from Training Level 1 for Feisty Dogs..Feisty is defined by leash lunging, growling, not friendly (dogs or people) dogs. They got their graduation diplomas & as proud parents it was very emotional for us! Well me :o more then DH :cool:

    We've come a very long way with these loveable nutty dogs when I was literally TERRIFIED to walk them alone to the point where I now have confidence & control. Both my furbies can sit, down, stay, come here, & leave it (sometimes LOL :D ).

    Our instructors recommended us for Level 2 for Feisty Dogs where we'll be working outside with 10/12 dogs. We had our first Level 2 class & once again our B's impressed the instructors with their calmness & attention!! :eek: not MY DOGS :eek: are you for real??:confused: :confused:

    Pics of the big day to come :D

    Basenji Mom of C3PO & TOPAZ

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  • tanzaT

    @jys1011:

    As a proud mama of TWO crazy feisty tempermental loveable AND intelligent pooches…I just have to brag :D :D

    TOPAZ & C3PO graduated from Training Level 1 for Feisty Dogs..Feisty is defined by leash lunging, growling, not friendly (dogs or people) dogs. They got their graduation diplomas & as proud parents it was very emotional for us! Well me :o more then DH :cool:

    We've come a very long way with these loveable nutty dogs when I was literally TERRIFIED to walk them alone to the point where I now have confidence & control. Both my furbies can sit, down, stay, come here, & leave it (sometimes LOL :D ).

    Our instructors recommended us for Level 2 for Feisty Dogs where we'll be working outside with 10/12 dogs. We had our first Level 2 class & once again our B's impressed the instructors with their calmness & attention!! :eek: not MY DOGS :eek: are you for real??:confused: :confused:

    Pics of the big day to come :D

    That is super…. congrats!!!!

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • QuercusQ

    Whoo hooo!!!! That is awesome! I am so happy for you!

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • B

    I bet you are sure proud of those B's, congrats all around!

    C3 and Topaz, you've just graduated from level one "Feisty" training, what are you going to do next?

    We're going to Basenji Park!:D :D

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  • nala121498N

    WooHOOOOOOO! I'm teary, I'm so proud for you J! Excellent job C3PO & Topaz!!

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  • DukeD

    @jys1011:

    As a proud mama of TWO crazy feisty tempermental loveable AND intelligent pooches…I just have to brag :D :D

    Feels GOOD, doesn't it? I am right behind you jys1011. I've got to have that feeling pride soon too. Duke and Daisy can deliver if I put forth the effort with them. I absolutely must post their Grad pics here too. They are both scheduled - together - with their Intermediate training, beginning July 19th. I hope and pray the instructor has mercy on us :D . I could use a li'l extra help from instructor with two in the same class. My 9 yr old son is going with me to help with this accomplishment. (my DH doesn't want to participate - anyone have any tips to get him on board?!?)

    :) Big kudos to you and your DH with C3PO and Topaz's accomplishment. :)

    Jill

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  • MantisM

    So would you guys recommend doing all of your dogs together in training, or do you have more success with one at a time?

    Caesar and Cairo….the boys

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  • lvossL

    @jys1011:

    TOPAZ & C3PO graduated from Training Level 1 for Feisty Dogs..Feisty is defined by leash lunging, growling, not friendly (dogs or people) dogs. They got their graduation diplomas & as proud parents it was very emotional for us! Well me :o more then DH :cool:

    Congratulations!

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  • lvossL

    @Mantis:

    So would you guys recommend doing all of your dogs together in training, or do you have more success with one at a time?

    In class, it can sometimes be distracting for my dogs to see their housemate but they usually ignore each other since working pays so well. Sophie finds all the other dogs in her class a distraction.

    At home, I try to train individually and I ask for behaviors of them as a group. Like sit, down, or wait. They can be really competitive so when they see someone else is getting treats and they are not they really starting thinking how they can get them.

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  • DukeD

    I've been thinking about this. I did pay and enroll Duke & Daisy in the 2nd Obedience class together. I suppose I can take one of them and then teach the other at home and practice them together - get a refund for 1 prepaid class. I'm not so worried about them in class together so much as I am about saving the money. Is that a good idea??

    Jill

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  • QuercusQ

    @Duke:

    I've been thinking about this. I did pay and enroll Duke & Daisy in the 2nd Obedience class together. I suppose I can take one of them and then teach the other at home and practice them together - get a refund for 1 prepaid class. I'm not so worried about them in class together so much as I am about saving the money. Is that a good idea??

    I would probably do that. But the benefit to taking them each to class is that they learn to do the behaviors in a distracting environment. The flip side to that is how on earth would you be able to train both dogs at the same time in the class?

    Andrea Walters

    Quercus Basenjis

    NW Ohio

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  • DukeD

    @Quercus:

    I would probably do that. But the benefit to taking them each to class is that they learn to do the behaviors in a distracting environment. The flip side to that is how on earth would you be able to train both dogs at the same time in the class?

    LOL!! I was thinking that my son would come with me and train Daisy, while I train Duke. Duke is the toughest student - REALLY spastic. :eek: Everything is a distraction. Daisy is much calmer. So I should bring Duke to class and then go thru the same training exercises at home with Daisy. I agree that training in a distracting environment WITH instructor's help is best. But, yeah - I should save some $$ and only take one. Gasoline prices are killing my budget! :mad:

    Jill

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