I have to change channels . They make me tear up . There was just a puppy mill situation up in Massachusetts I saw on the news yesterday where they took 60+ small dogs to various shelters . I want to take them so bad but time/money/HOA issues won't let me .
I just tell myself I have to do it one at a time and that there will be one waiting for me when the time comes .
I would honestly be ok being surrounded by rescue dogs for the rest of my life . I like humans but if I had to choose...
Humans are OK. Dogs are better.I have to change channels . They make me tear up . There was just a puppy mill situation up in Massachusetts I saw on the news yesterday where they took 60+ small dogs to various shelters . I want to take them so bad but time/money/HOA issues won't let me .
I just tell myself I have to do it one at a time and that there will be one waiting for me when the time comes .
I would honestly be ok being surrounded by rescue dogs for the rest of my life . I like humans but if I had to choose...
Lucky. Gordon will want food as long as there is food out or anyone in the kitchen. He never stops until he knows for dure he's getting nothing else.View attachment 5276259We go all out until we have dinner,and then....
Right ,they wake up quickly if I try to sneak my dinner in.lolLucky. Gordon will want food as long as there is food out or anyone in the kitchen. He never stops until he knows for dure he's getting nothing else.
To a lot of people here weed is their passion and hobby. Food is Gordons weed. lol.
Omg, so cute, I love the ball. Gunner has that ball.Well, Bluey graduated his Elementary Manners class tonight. He's officially been obedience trained. Still not quite obedient though lol. He pretty much knew everything in the class already. But it was good for me to learn different ways of doing things. And the socializing. And I learned a tip or two. Might sign him up for the next class in the dead of summer if I ever slow down at work. We'll see.
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He's so stinkin cute.
Only a Standard Poodle can pull off that dye job and still not look like a foo-foo dog...
Is he well mannered when walking on the leash? That's a pretty good control and training mechanism especially if you use both long and short leads. He is pretty f'ing cute.Well, Bluey graduated his Elementary Manners class tonight. He's officially been obedience trained. Still not quite obedient though lol. He pretty much knew everything in the class already. But it was good for me to learn different ways of doing things. And the socializing. And I learned a tip or two. Might sign him up for the next class in the dead of summer if I ever slow down at work. We'll see.
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That is certainly one area that I think he will forever need work on LOL. If I use the no-pull harness he has no choice but to be pretty good. If I'm just clipped on his collar, forget about it. He does know that heel means to come to my left side and to get ready to walk. But just recall in general and leash walking both need tightened up quite a bit. The limitations to his training are solely on my limitations as a trainer.Is he well mannered when walking on the leash? That's a pretty good control and training mechanism especially if you use both long and short leads. He is pretty f'ing cute.
With my last ridgeback I picked up one of theseThat is certainly one area that I think he will forever need work on LOL. If I use the no-pull harness he has no choice but to be pretty good. If I'm just clipped on his collar, forget about it. He does know that heel means to come to my left side and to get ready to walk. But just recall in general and leash walking both need tightened up quite a bit. The limitations to his training are solely on my limitations as a trainer.
That's what we use and stubborn is a good word single-minded is another lolWith my last ridgeback I picked up one of these
To help train him to walk next to me. He was one stubborn dude.Gentle Leader® Headcollar, No-Pull Dog Collar
Better walks with your best friend are just a walk away. If your dog tries to take you for a walk when he sees a squirrel or catches a whiff of an interesting smell, the Gentle Leader® Headcollar is a perfect no-pull solution to help improve leash manners and the bond between you and your dog...store.petsafe.net
Lenny has a harness for walks and when he just generally needs to be leashed.