The course has helped in so much. Me understanding what she needs and how I'm Alpha, but I miss 'loving' her and having our special times like we did. Yes, I can handle the restrictions like no having her sleep with me and the food bit and even the constant training that is becoming habit now, but this part of her being too bonded with me, some people would give their eye teeth to have the closeness we have.
mnp13 wrote:The course has helped in so much. Me understanding what she needs and how I'm Alpha, but I miss 'loving' her and having our special times like we did. Yes, I can handle the restrictions like no having her sleep with me and the food bit and even the constant training that is becoming habit now, but this part of her being too bonded with me, some people would give their eye teeth to have the closeness we have.
huh?
why can't she sleep with you or be fed before you eat? I'm missing something....
Conners wrote:The reason he is teaching us hard core Alpha is because our bullies lives are on the line here and there is no room for mistake by owner or dog.
Today, I tried something different. All day we worked on this until my body is totally killing me, but I saw improvement and if we can keep on like this evry day, we just might have it by Saturday. *fingers crossed*
We walked to my daughters today, but rather than bringing her in, I put her in the fenced in back yard. She started crying immediately.
I waited a little bit, ignored her in the yard and had her lay and stay, but once I was out of her sight she cried again.
Coming home we are naturally doing all our training and I decided I needed to go in the grocery store. This is usually crying city for her, but I just wanted to see. I tied her up and went inside, only I didn't shop. I stayed where she couldn't see or hear me out of sight and probably looked very suspicious to the customers wondering what I was doing. I stayed a loooong 10 minutes, that felt like hours, but she just sat and was looking around. Didn't get up to move and most of all, no wimper or crying.
Again I told her to sit and stay, and this time I actually did go and buy the few things I needed. Came out and it was the first time she wasn't swarmed by a crowd of laughing people that normally surround her when I come out by her frantic Mom crying.
I can keep on working on this, plus now I have a question. If I were to bring her a small treat to chomp on (can't cry if the mouth is busy as like how the bone worked earlier), is that allowed?
Romanwild wrote:Conners wrote:The reason he is teaching us hard core Alpha is because our bullies lives are on the line here and there is no room for mistake by owner or dog.I understand why obediance training is extremely important. Our pit bull club holds training for the CGC and TDI.
But I still don't see where treating a dog that isn't Alpha like that helps.
Ontario, Canada is home to the province wide Pit bull ban. Pitties are being put down for their breed. Michael Bryant wants our dogs GONE! The law is so vague that one false move on our part or theirs WILL cost them their lives.
Say if I was walking Shasta and some (any) breed came to attack her, or even a gang cornered me and attacked me. She's defenseless with the muzzle. That in itself would totally freak her out because she wouldn't even be able to defend herself or me.
I asked the attorney general that very question and received a 2 page snail mail back from him. The first page and a half lectured me of the law and all the procedured that Pit bull owners must abide to. We KNOW that already and are being responsible.
FINALLY, he got to my question (sort of). If I am being attacked or my dog while out for a walk providing my Pit bull is properly muzzled and on the required leash size, I have the right to call the police.
That does not help me if they kick my dog half to death and stick a knife in my back does it. I can't say, 'give me your cell phone so I can call 911 on you.'
He also said, that if I did have to fight back, I have to be within the law, although he didn't know what that law might be in my city. Fine, but the law breakers that attack us aren't following the law are they?
I'm disabled with health problems and weigh 85 pounds...or close to. So I never go out except during the day when there are plenty of people around anymore. But if something like that did happen and Shasta somehow managed to get her muzzle off to defend me, they (AC) would put her down because of her breed and because she is Grandfathered.
The hard core training is to prevent her from doing anything on her own. It teaches her, I am Alpha and I will be the one defending no matter what situation arises. It teaches her restraint should a situation that calls for drastic measures does arrise.Today, I tried something different. All day we worked on this until my body is totally killing me, but I saw improvement and if we can keep on like this evry day, we just might have it by Saturday. *fingers crossed*
We walked to my daughters today, but rather than bringing her in, I put her in the fenced in back yard. She started crying immediately.
I waited a little bit, ignored her in the yard and had her lay and stay, but once I was out of her sight she cried again.Crying is not a reason to fail the test. If it's excessive maybe but not a little wimper.
Believe me. It was non-stop and only became louder. It was quite excessive.Coming home we are naturally doing all our training and I decided I needed to go in the grocery store. This is usually crying city for her, but I just wanted to see. I tied her up and went inside, only I didn't shop. I stayed where she couldn't see or hear me out of sight and probably looked very suspicious to the customers wondering what I was doing. I stayed a loooong 10 minutes, that felt like hours, but she just sat and was looking around. Didn't get up to move and most of all, no wimper or crying.
Again I told her to sit and stay, and this time I actually did go and buy the few things I needed. Came out and it was the first time she wasn't swarmed by a crowd of laughing people that normally surround her when I come out by her frantic Mom crying.IMO tying any dog up outside a store but especially a pit bull is not something that should be done.
And I TOTALLY agree with you, but I use her as my service dog. Since because of her breed, I can not get her certified, I can not take her in with me. I can't carry groceries home myself and need her to use her strength to pull the wagon or sled.
I'm not alowed to drive anymore because of the cognative and memory problems I have to deal with at times. I have phobias of public transportation and although Shasta has gotten me out in public and over my fear of people, I have a lot of issues that still restricts me.
When I go to the store, I go in as quickly as possible and only get the things I really need unless I can finally get a friend to drive me, then I will take my time and get all that I really need. But rides are scarse, so Shasta and I have to do things that I don't like to do and yes, it definitely scares me. I TRY to go to most stores with large windows and often have the cashiers watching her for me knowing my situation.I can keep on working on this, plus now I have a question. If I were to bring her a small treat to chomp on (can't cry if the mouth is busy as like how the bone worked earlier), is that allowed?No.
I think you'll pass the test just fine.
Conners wrote: A nip constitutes a vicious attack. An 8 year old family dog, a pittie that never bit in her whole life was being teased by a man. He wanted that dog to bite him because he was a jerk. The owner wasn't there but her sister was and she couldn't get the guy to leave the dog alone. She finally gave a growl and still he wouldn't stop. She finally gave him a scratch with her tooth. NOW he was happy. He called the authorities, showed the broken skin with the slight bit of blood and a distroy order was issued on her from the courts.
Romanwild wrote:I failed it a couple of weeks ago. It's no biggy. I'm going to try again.
From what you have written here I'm wondering if this trainer you hired is too over the top. You sound unhappy and stressed. How is that helping you or the dog?
The hardcore alpha stuff he is having you do is usually only needed for a truely dominant alpha dog, which there are very few of.
Both of my dogs sleep with me as well.
GreddyGirl wrote:Hey Connie, its Lisa (Angels mom). Shasta is doing GREAT! Don't worry about the test, we are going to pass with flying colors, and Bryant is gonna feel like an arse when we all send him our certificates!!!
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