Comments on: Breakthroughs – The Lessons Come When You’re Ready to Learn Them

By: didiwright

didiwright — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:43:56 +0000

Really cool post, Pamela, and very ‘in line’ with the book I’m reading at the moment (about dog psychology). I’ve made notes of the articles and books you’ve mentioned, and hopefully will get around to reading them.

P.S. Your husband is funny!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:01:12 +0000

I grew up with a sweet dog that spent its entire life in our backyard. Looking back I always feel so guilty about it, but really, I was too young to know any better.

When my husband and I got our dog (she is our first!), The Monks of New Skete was the first book we bought, and then Leader of the Pack. My poor dog! Many books later and twelve years of her teaching us, we are blessed with a wonderful dog, and a little more knowledge. (“Bones would rain from the sky’ is also one of my favorite books.) I’m glad I kept reading and learning!!

By: Just Ramblin'

Just Ramblin' — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 14:57:08 +0000

Dogs have the ability to teach and if we are able to listen, we get the opportunity to learn so many valuable life lessons. Dogs are amazing and enhance our lives so very much. : )

By: Greyhounds CAN Sit

Greyhounds CAN Sit — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:57:02 +0000

You had me worried for a moment when you mentioned Jan Fennell:) Whew, worried for nothing!

I think we are SO lucky to have the internet and all the information we need at our fingertips …. often too much information! And the pet blogging world is just mind bogglingly awesome. I haven’t read the Suzanne Clothier article yet, I will shortly. I did get her book from the library years ago but can’t remember it so must get it out again. There will always be differing opinions on dogs and training. I think it’s important to keep an open mind so that when the next breakthrough comes we can recognise it:)

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 20:55:29 +0000

That article was a funny read until I realized her description of the rude dog (minus the legs) fit Dewi to a T! Ugh. (Honestly, I’ve known he’s one of those dogs for some time – although I’d prefer to label him as socially clueless vs. rude.) I used to get offended when people would hurry their dogs away from his approaching smiling face at the dog mall. But now, I realize those owners were doing Dewi a favor. I have to watch him very closely around unfamiliar dogs now – he just doesn’t get the personal space thing. But then, neither does my dad. 🙂

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 15:11:24 +0000

I loved the book “Bones Would Rain From the Sky” and consider it one of my favorite recommendations for people looking to understand dogs on a different level. Like many bloggers, the way my family had pets when I was a child is far different from the way I’ve raised my pets. Surprisingly, my parents have also greatly changed how they view the pets in their lives now through watching and listening to me. It’s gratifying to know that as we all work towards changing ideas of pet ownership, signs of change are seen every day.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:15:32 +0000

You story about your relationship with Duchess (I love the name! Dogs have no need for gender anyway IMO) reminds me a lot of mine with my childhood dog. She wasn’t tied up but she stayed outdoors for most of her life. She was never allowed on the carpet or furniture and we barely even taught her to sit. When I think of her, I always feel bad for not spending nearly as much time with her in 17 years as I have with my current dog in 2.

I have yet to read that book but it has been on my list for a long time. Thanks for the links!

By: Bailey

Bailey — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:36:54 +0000

I grew up with dogs, but wanted to do things differently with my dog when we brought Bailey home. I thought we had learned so much until we brought Katy home and we realized just how much we did not know.

By: georgia little pea

georgia little pea — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:03:33 +0000

that was a very long [Clothier] article but entirely worth reading! thanks for sharing it. i must send it on to My Other Half. Georgia sounds a lot like Cream.

THANK YOU ALSO FOR THE AMAZON GIFT CARD! i still can’t believe i won it :0 and will shortly get down to ordering A Desired Book. so many things to do, so little time 🙂 xox

By: Amy@GoPetFriendly

Amy@GoPetFriendly — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 06:23:20 +0000

It’s amazing the things we learn simply for sharing our lives with dogs. And our dogs are amazing too, for having the patience for us to catch on.