houndzrus Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Thank you kindly Mrs T You are very kind, although I am very smug. I was to be seen practising my smug face yesterday and introducing people to my "teaching dog." Did I mention I'm smug? Purdie rewarded herself by eating something minging and dead yesterday that she found in the field... The main thing is of course that Purdie is happier than ever and it's such a joy to see her interacting nicely with other dogs, playing with dogs she would once have tried to hurt or even kill. I could never have done this with the conventional methods other behaviourists and trainers advised me, without Angela and her incredible knowledge and perception. Even on lead Purdie is fab these days - the amount of off-lead dogs that have come and leapt all over Purdie is ridiculous but she takes it all in her stride now, she's really come such a long way and I'm the proudest mummy ever Course she still has her moments and can be a total baggage but I wouldn't change her for the world Oh, and she's the first teaching dalmatian and is now helping dogs in her area of the country. SMUG SMUG SMUG. Okay I have removed my smug face now and come down to earth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanishPastry Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 be as smug as you like Nat! Sounds like your confidence with handling her has grown a lot with her progress as well!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 be as smug as you like Nat! Sounds like your confidence with handling her has grown a lot with her progress as well!! Yep, I think that's key. I was practically phobic about taking Purdie out before, the stress crippled me and after talking to a lot of people at Ange's they have felt the same, one couple were having marital problems cos one of their dogs was causing so much stress, it's nice having support and finally someone understanding how complicated Purdie is as much as anything, and being able to feel confident in dealing with other dogs and their owners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tobleronie Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Congratulations the the smug ones You have every reason to be very smug indeed, well done Purdy and mum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy Bear Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Fabulous news Natpants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 fantastic to hear that Purdie is okay on the lead now as well Nats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 (edited) She still has her moments, but who wants a perfect dog anyway? It'd be boring I just took this photo when clicker training - and 2 seconds later she went and helped herself to the rest of the treats, decided she'd worked hard enough It was a "high five" for anyone wondering what she was doing holding my hand lol Edited March 18, 2007 by Natpants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traceymcl Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Nice high five, Nat. I've been wondering how you and Purdie have been getting on with the HTM training. Tracey xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 It's just H at the moment, we can do some basic moves like leaping over legs, twirl & twist, stand, that kind of thing, the problem is as always trying to get Purdie to work for a few minutes without her getting herself into a big shrieking yelling tizzy, she gets super excited and can't concentrate, so we just do the tricks but no routine - although I thought of a cracking idea for one so may try stringing some moves together. Purdie doesn't work for free so it can be tricky keeping her attention too. Any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoC Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Oh, and she's the first teaching dalmatian and is now helping dogs in her area of the country. SMUG SMUG SMUG. Okay I have removed my smug face now and come down to earth! Don't you DARE remove your smug face! You've bloody earned it! Explain the 'in her area of the country' bit please, cos I is a nosey tart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natpants Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Purdie has a pupil fairly locally, (who is learning "don't mess with the big girls" as lesson number one lol), we will be meeting up with him and allowing Purdie to teach him outside of Ange's classes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoC Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Think how much Ange must trust you two to let you do that! don't you EVER stop feeling smug about this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happylittlegreensquirrel Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Purdie has a pupil fairly locally, (who is learning "don't mess with the big girls" as lesson number one lol), we will be meeting up with him and allowing Purdie to teach him outside of Ange's classes how does Purdie teach the other dog ? ( I have a silly mental image of Purdie standing in front of a blackboard in a park giving a lesson ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReikiAnge Posted March 18, 2007 Report Share Posted March 18, 2007 Really pleased things have worked out so well for both of you - you have obviously put a lot of time and effort into this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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