tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post7679349320433850587..comments2023-11-02T07:20:47.100-07:00Comments on My Two Pitties: A BAD INFLUENCE?Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-65309963823794257312013-09-23T15:24:22.907-07:002013-09-23T15:24:22.907-07:00Thanks! It's not such a big deal, I've bee...Thanks! It's not such a big deal, I've been caring for her off and on for her whole life so it's second nature, I just haven't had Kaya, Norman and Gina in the past!Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-37086041859234605292013-09-23T15:22:35.731-07:002013-09-23T15:22:35.731-07:00I think that's why I'm so sensitive on the...I think that's why I'm so sensitive on the matter. I know that many(most?) dogs have an innate or at least learning interest in critter hunting so I know it would be easier to keep them from doing it in the first place than teaching them not to after the fact:/<br /><br />Kaya and Norman are pretty perceptive to me so I think I'll just keep on top of them and let Zoey do what she's going to do. Like your pups, she's got a lifetime of interest along with natural instincts on her side. Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-66271402879483839112013-09-23T15:00:43.292-07:002013-09-23T15:00:43.292-07:00I've got two dogs that have tunnel vision when...I've got two dogs that have tunnel vision when it comes to wildlife, it's an on going battle with them between bunnies and squirrels. <br /><br />As far as advice goes, I'd cut them all a little slack every now and then but maybe try to introduce a few things to Zoey, maybe she'll take to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-8469615409131618272013-09-23T10:28:35.628-07:002013-09-23T10:28:35.628-07:00We know what it's like when someone doesn'...We know what it's like when someone doesn't listen :-) You are so nice to watch her for six weeks, that's a long time! Wish we had some advice for you. . . good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13706050928286452562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-57441440718048921882013-09-23T09:34:35.444-07:002013-09-23T09:34:35.444-07:00Good points! I think we need to find a balance. Zo...Good points! I think we need to find a balance. Zoey has learned a "quick fix" method for treats so that she quickly does what it takes to get it and goes right back to her previous behavior. I don't know how you do it with all those pups, I admire you!Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-33303835274042364562013-09-23T09:31:30.631-07:002013-09-23T09:31:30.631-07:00Thanks for the advice! I am sure I am hyper-sensit...Thanks for the advice! I am sure I am hyper-sensitive especially since I've decided to start working on their house manners lately. I don't think Zoey is ruining them, I just worry that they're picking up a few bad habits. I pretty much don't give Zoey any commands, I guess I was just pointing out why I can't just ask her to do this or that as a solution. You are right on though as to why she does not listen. I have been bringing inside when she barks lately and she hates it but it is the best answer!<br /><br />I didn't get into it as my post would have been twice as long, but there are a lot of upsides to having her here also! We do enjoy her and I think it's good for Kaya & Norman to have another dog around at times:)Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-39384717161639065562013-09-23T09:22:31.566-07:002013-09-23T09:22:31.566-07:00I like that:)I like that:)Rachel @ My Two Pittieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06578538550202614781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-44625813030175633172013-09-23T08:58:02.249-07:002013-09-23T08:58:02.249-07:00I am one of those "my house, my rules" p...I am one of those "my house, my rules" people. I would suggest that since Zoey is going to be with you for a few weeks, she needs to start learning acceptable behaviour, I've had foster dogs for only a few weeks and they, of various ages up to blind and ten yearsold who knew nothing much,caught on really quick. I did use reward/treat based training. yes, the pack did wonder why no treats for them but oh well, they got over it!<br /><br />Keep control because I have seen my dogs copy behaviours too. I think it's be easier to train one than to re-train two! Good luck and be sure and let us know how it goes.acd6packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05377057535245112797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-17222677286376613932013-09-23T06:37:50.020-07:002013-09-23T06:37:50.020-07:00First, I wonder how much "worse" Norman ...First, I wonder how much "worse" Norman and Kaya really are, and how much of it is that you are hyper-sensitive to these things now. When something annoys you, you start to see it everywhere. <br /><br />For actual advice: if you don't want Zoey to ignore your commands, don't give them to her. She obviously doesn't know them. Dogs don't blow people off just because they can--they do it because they either don't understand what is being asked or don't find that thing rewarding. Zoey doesn't have the kind of reward history with her basic cues that your own dogs do. <br /><br />I, personally, would just manage Zoey's behavioral problems, since she's elderly and not a permanent resident. Don't let her out in the back yard unsupervised to bark and chase. If she's going to bark at the neighbor's dog when you turn your back, just put her back in the house. Don't ask her to do things if she isn't going to do them anyway. If her insistence on being first is causing problems, then put her in a different room while you do whatever you need to do with Kaya and Norman. Have Kaya and Norman do what they always do. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945854600109853657.post-61737017000274737842013-09-23T05:59:17.257-07:002013-09-23T05:59:17.257-07:00My thought would be that Norman and Kaya stick to ...My thought would be that Norman and Kaya stick to the rules.Debra@Peaceabullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486502648093658830noreply@blogger.com