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21.01.2022 My Dog Joey supervising his new brothers and sisters having their dinner. And just checking that it's not coming out the other end. Never know your luck. By the way, at 5 weeks there are 4 of the 6 still available if anyone knows of someone looking for about the best working line kennel in SA. These pups are already coming to command and doing little bits of heeling without the help of food.

18.01.2022 I find it surprising that so many people think that a safe way to meet a strange dog is to walk up to the front of it and present their hand for the dog to smell it OR BITE IT. I was badly bitten when demonstrating what not to do, even though I expected it. The same dog then happily accepted me when approached properly (with me bleeding profusely). Bear in mind, dogs would much rather meet you than you meet the dog. I once taught 10000 junior primary children how to do it. Look out for my next post for the method, but if guessing, remember my "equal" sign from an earlier post

18.01.2022 What a lovely Easter My Pal Joey had. This little bit of bone was shared for 2 days

16.01.2022 Dogs swapping their tiniest bone for 2 days. Lovely!

15.01.2022 Hint 8 - Why do dogs like to jump up on people and what can be done about it? They are basically demanding attention, and they pretty much always get it. They don't even care if it is bad or good attention. The problem is people have caused it themselves probably from their first days on the planet. From tiny puppies, we have picked them up to cuddle them and give them affection. Yes, pretty normal, myself included. But eventually for us we carry it on too long and it becomes... an unwanted behaviour, obviously especially for larger dogs, but it can be a real nuisance from little dogs and indeed more prevalent with them as they have been picked up for much more of their lives. Answer to Hint 8 - You need to realise that in demanding attention, your dog is attempting to dominate you, even if it is jumping in a playful manner. Different methods of correction will suit different dogs, and size will have an impact on which method is successful, but I will give you a couple of entirely different methods here that work on quite different principles. Firstly, with what ever method you use, you need to be able to anticipate the circumstances and timing of the dog even thinking about jumping and if you can correct it before it jumps, all the better. If you miss that opportunity, it is important not to allow the dog's paws to make contact with your body. Step away from the jump, making sure there is no contact and then step forward again so that you are then back in a position to correct your first missed opportunity and praise your dog on the ground. The other method I would recommend here is again to anticipate and catch the dog's paws in your hands before the paws touch your body. Then the trick is to hold the paws away from you with the dog still standing on its back legs. It will only take a matter of 10 seconds or so and the dog will start pulling its paws back, and even sometimes looking back at the ground. What it is in effect saying to you is Ï want to get down". Now you see, the dog's mind has changed completely. When you feel confident on the dog's message, lower the paws to the ground, don't drop, and pet your dog calmly on the ground.

10.01.2022 Little Daisy, 3yrs old, heeling one German Shepherd after telling the other to "Stay". Then perhaps she can handle 2 at a time? No problem! Keep your family safe.... Obtain MUTUAL Respect, Trust and Confidence. 43 years of teaching experience. Contact though the website: www.robert-parkinson.com

10.01.2022 Answer to Hint 7 - Just as we need to develop self confidence, so does a dog. Whether your dog is a small dog or large, they all have the same brain, ways of thinking, same instincts and drives. What makes them different from each other is the way we treat them. A dog constantly nursed, petted and protected, may find it has no confidence in other people or other animals and snarl or snap to keep them away. They have also elevated their position in the hierarchy and snap at the owner or family members. So try to keep their 4 feet on the ground and allow them to learn to communicate with dogs and people without your backup. You will all be surprised how quickly they can learn to fend for themselves.

10.01.2022 You can be smarter than a dog in our world, but you can't be smarter than a dog in their world. You can only try.

06.01.2022 Misty and Joey ready for action.

05.01.2022 The safe way to meet a dog is to allow the dog to meet you. Approach the owner from the front but preferably on an angle, looking at and talking ONLY to the owner. Stand side by side with the dog looking in the same direction but still ignoring the dog. (equal sign) The dog will probably sniff you all over, and ONLY when it stops sniffing, the dog has met you and you can pat the dog. If it doesn't sniff you, you can also pat it. Don't pat on top of the head at first, pat do...wn the side of the face. If it is settled, you can then pat how you like. Happy dog, happy owner, happy you. See more

05.01.2022 Hint 9 - When that dog is pulling you along the street, did you ever stop to realize that it is actually being rewarded for doing so. So what do you do about it. Answer to Hint 9 - As long as you keep moving forward it is going just where it wants to go as fast as it wants to go. First remember, in order to control your dog you first need to control yourself. Remove the carrot from in front of its nose.The moment the dog gets slightly in front of you, and that might be at the front gate, turn 180 degrees and head back. when the dog is alongside you again, praise it and the moment it surges again, probably a couple of paces, repeat and repeat. Your half hour walk might only get you 50 metres, but with self control the dog will start to calm and will then start to learn.

02.01.2022 Building mutual respect between a child and a dog in the family. Parents must firstly put in place and teach the dog and child negotiated household rules and structure. The rights and feelings of the dog must also be understood and respected by the child. The dog is not a mere toy to be played with. All following suggestions MUST be with parental attendance and assistance.... 1. The child with parent to teach the dog to sit and wait for it's meal to be prepared and served up. 2. The Child then tells the dog to "WAIT"or "LEAVE IT", and places its bowl, waits for a moment and then says "OK". ( Reinforcement to the dog initially will be necessary) 3. The child makes the dog follow established household rules always with parent backup. 4. The child calls the dog to them for pats. Not to go after the dog to pat it. 5. Child and parent control of the dog getting in and out of the car. 6. Child attaches and removes dog's collar and lead if able to. 7. Place 2 leads on the collar and take the dog for walks with handler and child each side of the dog. Eventually just the child can hold the lead in tandem with parent. 8. Have the dog wait until the child walks through a door first, and then invite the dog through. 9. Practice being able to take things from the dog and then return them. Ensure you control this closely and that adults can do it successfully first. 10. Praise praise praise the dog for any attempts. When children find they have some control over the dog, ensure they don't abuse it. When a child does the wrong thing, don't correct the child in front of the dog. Make the dog do what it was told to do by the child, and then instruct the child.