tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post4808762723100447245..comments2024-02-28T23:27:13.346-08:00Comments on BAD RAP Blog: welcome to bootcampTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17654993049959218916noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-87259630503371648582014-03-28T09:57:51.850-07:002014-03-28T09:57:51.850-07:00So, this actually seems to be true for any terrier...So, this actually seems to be true for any terrier - I have a snarky little, not always well-behaved rescued 'b'rat terrier, that could use boot camp. She rules my rescued pit bull mix! Unfortunately, I am the one guilty of over-indulging her cute little self. So, I need to be the one to change the rules... or rather, enforce the rules. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-52344200320415453392013-11-13T12:05:26.337-08:002013-11-13T12:05:26.337-08:00Hi Donna,
We've got a foster puppy 13/14 weeks...Hi Donna,<br />We've got a foster puppy 13/14 weeks that needs some "bootcamp"<br />and this article will help tremendously.<br /><br />He's a cute little booger, and all boy. But he's picked up some bad habits (bouncing off us, the kitchen counter etc) and it's going to get him hurt or even possibly returned if and when he gets adopted, so "bootcamp" starts now. Wish us luck :)laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880023758265240536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-85958374757893130992013-07-22T07:57:47.962-07:002013-07-22T07:57:47.962-07:00Hi Donna ! I have a leash reactive male pitbull. H...Hi Donna ! I have a leash reactive male pitbull. He walks great on a leash but as soon as he sees another dog all he wants to do is get to that dog. I don't know what to do to help this ! I'm set up for a training camp next week but wanted to see if you had any other advice on this. Thank you so much!<br />Lauren Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780425361980749436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-89305559620561185452012-09-26T10:10:47.552-07:002012-09-26T10:10:47.552-07:00Stephanie - Your comment alone makes my day. Thank...Stephanie - Your comment alone makes my day. Thank you. Yes -- we pick up from our P.O. Box throughout the month during our regular errands.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-44426448997392709542012-09-26T10:08:15.500-07:002012-09-26T10:08:15.500-07:00Donna,
If I sent a card to Tim and you to the BAD...Donna,<br /><br />If I sent a card to Tim and you to the BADRAP address, will you get it? Is that the best address to send you mail? I just wanted to send a thank you card and let you know how much you both have impacted me.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Stephanie Kaufman from Austin, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-53770931268054330312012-09-26T09:46:08.600-07:002012-09-26T09:46:08.600-07:00Is there another link for the NILIF info? It's...Is there another link for the NILIF info? It's not working for me. Thanks!sumeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210039162202739281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-26593616806613400632011-10-01T07:45:01.295-07:002011-10-01T07:45:01.295-07:00Ahhh, Donna, to be there for some tequila shots an...Ahhh, Donna, to be there for some tequila shots and juicy doggie gossip! As far as the movie is concerned, There's a reason there exist credits for So-and-so, "as themselves"! Who'd wanna watch this movie without the real Donna & Tim?M. A. Mottnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-16229016841324008452011-08-06T22:16:08.630-07:002011-08-06T22:16:08.630-07:00It just so happens that it's Night One with ou...It just so happens that it's Night One with our first foster, a 5-month-old deaf pittie with a face that melts me. He was perfectly happy with his crate, having been walked, fed and watered and having done his yard business, until I walked away...we're in the second hour of howling-barking-crying and it's only having gone through this with one of my other dogs that I know he will survive the night and be the better dog for it.<br /><br />...re-inserts earplugsSherrinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-30083828859889430292010-12-29T15:25:33.804-08:002010-12-29T15:25:33.804-08:00I've done it with Audry. She's tiny, cute...I've done it with Audry. She's tiny, cute, oh so darling... I can hardly stand it. Everyone, all my training buddies included, think nothing of it when she jumps up for love or when she stuffs her head in their pockets looking for treats, or when she spins and bounces into heel position - it's not really heel position understanding, just an affinity for jumping into 'close to heel' position. She's getting it now b/c I'm training - wait for it - calmness. Calmness with a big yoga breath in between letters of that word. Incidentally, my trainer told me Audry, my little jumping gem, is, um, rude(!?). What? B/c we're working on competition obed work right now, it became much more apparent. sigh. Poor Audry. No more begging, no more jumping on Coal. She has a call to front and then must heel before entering the arena and all done calmly with no bounces or head butting my hand. sigh. <br /><br />I find it odd that everyone thinks it's Coal who is so 'hyper'... as they say. He's also higher drive but always with a ball in his mouth and very careful and thoughtful as to where his body is in relation to me. His tail wags all the time (like hers) but his feet stay on the ground though his tail feels like a lead pipe and leaves bruises. I don't feel the tail but others comment on it - even the decoys in schutzhund work. Funny how perceptions are so different due to sizes in dogs. Audry is 40#. Coal is 89#. She's cute when she jumps. He doesn't jump. Wonder why I'm having to train calmness with Auds now. eye roll.kirstan Sandersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-68203243775128507472010-12-17T13:30:39.502-08:002010-12-17T13:30:39.502-08:00Thank you for this reminder. I have a grower and ...Thank you for this reminder. I have a grower and I'm not sure how to fix this behavior. She growls at people, other dogs but it seems to be more an insecurity thing. I'll have to go back and do NILIF with her. It's a weird behavior, never had it with any other dog!Cattledog Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01357905314768097428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-82488550278971398852010-11-22T11:48:41.573-08:002010-11-22T11:48:41.573-08:00LOL Dianne. Even more important .. who would play ...LOL Dianne. Even more important .. who would play the guy I sleep with? :-)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-17909884835057015732010-11-22T11:24:36.471-08:002010-11-22T11:24:36.471-08:00I didn't realize it til I read this but I do t...I didn't realize it til I read this but I do teach "give kiss."<br /><br />LOL about the book, the whole time I was reading Lost Dogs I was wondering who the heck they could get to play Donna when they make it into a movie.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304293013670093540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-3785992909152282742010-11-22T06:35:29.056-08:002010-11-22T06:35:29.056-08:00To piggyback on Emily's comment Kelly - Pit bu...To piggyback on Emily's comment Kelly - Pit bulls are well known for being pushy with their affection. Everyone has a different tolerance for that (I'm not a big fan of frantic kissing from dogs to be perfectly honest!). You and your boyfriend should have a discussion to decide if you're okay with it or if you'd like a little less pushiness from her in this area and if so, you can create some rules around it. Your company may find it kind of icky, which would be a good reason to work on this. Expect that your dog will try even harder to get your affection for awhile if you decide to change your ritual around this, since essentially you've set this behavior into motion by allowing and encouraging it. <br /><br />Sometimes frantic kissers are showing little bit of insecurity (Do you still like me? huh? huh? Do you still like me?) and if that's the case with your girl, acting like a leader by setting up some rules can actually help her feel more confident since teaching her how to work for the reward of affection will give her a way to prove to you how absolutely wonderful she is. Don't feel bad! These dogs love to work. Asking them to follow rules is very satisfying to this working breed. Giving freebies is like giving someone a college degree without asking them to go through the work of college - it means less. So asking your girl to work in exchange for your attention will cement your relationship even more.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-92148037724766108312010-11-21T21:05:10.559-08:002010-11-21T21:05:10.559-08:00@kelli: you wrote: "My Lucy doesn't deman...@kelli: you wrote: "My Lucy doesn't demand attention, but she does demand to give affection with kisses"<br /><br />Really it's the same thing.. she IS demanding attention.<br /><br />The essence of NILIF (as in all training, really) is that whatever the dog wants is what YOU control and the dog learns that she is not in charge.. So if Lucy wants to give you kisses, you should require that she do something for you first (could be sit/ stay/down.. whatever. ) It almost doesn't matter what you ask her to do. Another useful component is to teach her a word for the behavior, and put her behavior on cue ("give kiss"). Then you can only allow her to do the behavior when you give her the cue.EmilySnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-29730466725570638112010-11-21T13:05:45.990-08:002010-11-21T13:05:45.990-08:00ahhh J.M. ... the very best gossip comes along wit...ahhh J.M. ... the very best gossip comes along with copious amounts of tequila. ;-)Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-67366381326474895842010-11-21T11:26:01.206-08:002010-11-21T11:26:01.206-08:00I`d buy your book Donna.
It would be fascinating t...I`d buy your book Donna.<br />It would be fascinating to read any behind the scenes stuff that you could share.<br />Would love to know how it all began.<br />What were you drinking at the time?J.M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-47615409149407743032010-11-20T18:43:28.398-08:002010-11-20T18:43:28.398-08:00Lynn and Beth
I so appreciate having such a kind a...Lynn and Beth<br />I so appreciate having such a kind audience to my ramblings. Blogs are another word for therapy, right? ... Journaling, and all. My fantasy is to lock myself in the barn and write it all down so we don't forget how much the dogs have changed us. Thank you for the encouragement - really.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-77647359479206019382010-11-20T18:34:27.071-08:002010-11-20T18:34:27.071-08:00Donna - you are a remarkable writer. Over the yea...Donna - you are a remarkable writer. Over the years I can remember things that would make great [adult] stories, great children's stories (i believe someone else also commented a few days back on this as well), and some of the most centered, calm, and reasonable responders to hateful and incendiary pitbull comments. Amazing - you could take up writing books in your "free" time. Wonder if we have any publishers in the fan base that could take your writing, turn it into published stories, and sell these to further support the organizaiton.Beth Cnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-55739018175526748182010-11-20T09:26:01.359-08:002010-11-20T09:26:01.359-08:00It's been awhile since I've said it..........It's been awhile since I've said it........ thank you Donna, for everything (your work, your writing, your willingness to share what you know and your sense of humor!!)Lynn (in Louisiana)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-22053842565785694502010-11-20T09:09:18.780-08:002010-11-20T09:09:18.780-08:00OMG! I wish I read this article two weeks ago. I...OMG! I wish I read this article two weeks ago. I took in a Foster and did everything the article said. Although, I have been training him, he is a nutball, and I did not know what to do with him. I did find him a new home, because he wanted to eat my cats and my dog was having issues. I will definitely pass this info on to his new owner, and hope that he takes it all in to account.<br /><br />Thank you for posting this!Jenn Violanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-32819749436224101572010-11-20T08:56:04.351-08:002010-11-20T08:56:04.351-08:00LOL J.M.
I hesitate to post more photos or Joy Bo...LOL J.M.<br /><br />I hesitate to post more photos or Joy Boy will get a reputation, "Oh there's that really rotten dog that's been driving BR crazy."<br /><br />He's cute as a button and, you called it, once he learns how gravity works, he'll be one of those pleaser dogs.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05881171300084907158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-57151457575145749652010-11-20T08:48:27.415-08:002010-11-20T08:48:27.415-08:00Now all he needs is a little tin cup to bang again...Now all he needs is a little tin cup to bang against the bars.<br />I`d also like to see some more pictures of this fella.He strikes me as the type that would gladly stand on his head(a la Newman) to get attention.That really is cute though.J.M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-2566758932472620932010-11-20T08:37:14.069-08:002010-11-20T08:37:14.069-08:00Great post for anyone doing rescue of any species....Great post for anyone doing rescue of any species. I do breed rescue for Bengal and Abysinnian cats. I am always appalled when cats come in with the admonition "must be an only cat." Who Says?!! We had a pittie grl who'd been at the League too long, everyone loved her, and the trainers wrote notes to the volunteers - make her sit and wait to go outside. Work on her manners. She went home last weekend! Yay for small victories!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304293013670093540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-87158653538854131952010-11-20T07:48:03.199-08:002010-11-20T07:48:03.199-08:00I LOVE IT!! I own a Doggie Day Care and you would ...I LOVE IT!! I own a Doggie Day Care and you would not believe the parents that bring their dogs to me because they are frustrated and ready to give their dogs up for all these reasons. When the parents are on the same page as I am, it is AMAZING what wonderful dogs they turn out to be.Shannon Millernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35009181.post-16427901470765346082010-11-20T06:26:51.397-08:002010-11-20T06:26:51.397-08:00Humans need to remember that dogs are not little p...Humans need to remember that dogs are not little people in hair covered suits..even though Pitties may come as close to that as I've ever seen. lol.<br />I have three..and NILIF has HAD to be part of my life with them. We had an issue with our prima donna pup and toys and not so great behavior w/the others..but he's learned the rules now and I've had no further trouble with toys/snarking. And they get their treats for a job well done. That's really it..they need to know that they have to work for it. LOL..works for human pups too.<br /> <br />I've had the problem of "bounce off the people" too, and have found that the best method of out training this behavior is to turn away, or twist away or walk into the dog..when they find consistantly that they miss the mark..or that people aren't giving them something to bounce off of they tire of the behavior. Although, lol..they ARE tenacious about it. Like fine wine..it takes time.PiscesGlassWorkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177441240798789217noreply@blogger.com