Comments on: The Puppiness Project – Never Give Up

By: 2 brown dawgs

2 brown dawgs — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:01:29 +0000

Excellent! Honey’s in the cart!

By: Donna and the Dogs

Donna and the Dogs — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 13:28:32 +0000

Glad to see that you found your inspiration again. Aren’t dogs wonderful sources of it? I think it is great that Honey keeps trying until she figures out what you want. Not only is she showing tenacity, but I also think it shows the power of positive dog training. It is easy to keep trying when you won’t get punished for making a mistake.

Getting a novel published is hard – but if you believe in yourself, you just keep on submitting and trying. Right now I’m having a hard time figuring out what my next writing project should be, so I went and wrote a short story instead. I figure it will keep the creative juices flowing, while I try to come up with my next idea.

By: Molly The Wally

Molly The Wally — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 12:47:13 +0000

Congratulation and well done. Onwards and upwards from ow on. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly

By: Basil

Basil — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:16:47 +0000

I do so enjoy reading your blog, its great to read about how both Honey and Cherie are growing and learning! Keep up the great work!

By: houndstooth

houndstooth — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:08:50 +0000

Oh good heaven! Morgan has more persistence than any other creature I know! She is a master at wearing people down. The Greyhounds are wired so much differently that it can be uncanny. I think my own persistence is related a lot to how bad I want something!

By: Colby

Colby — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:53:16 +0000

That’s so cool that Honey is getting used to the bike cart. Pretty soon you guys will be out on more adventures! I think persistence is definitely one of the traits you need to have as a puppy raiser. It took me 3 puppies over a 5 year period before my first guide dog graduated. I have to admit I was a little down, but I kept persisting and eventually reached my goal. I’ve spoken to other puppy raisers who have trained 10+ puppies before their first one graduated!

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:16:27 +0000

The mental image of Honey sitting down again, harder, just to make sure you noticed is fantastic! Elka has a repertoir of things she’ll offer if we’re (well, if I’M) trying to shape something new with the clicker. Because “Look” was one for awhile, it’s funny how dramatic she’ll be. She’ll whip her head around to stare at me when the clicker doesn’t happen, and then do it again, like “Look at me, I’m looking at it. Seriously. This is Elka looking. Come on!”

By: Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:39:10 +0000

In reply to Pamela.

LOL – poor Cherie. Tell her Bella sends her love and commiseration. :\

I do have a button clicker as well – the regular ones are just too loud for Bella.

Every boss I have ever had would be happy to sell you some of my stubborn, er, right tenacity. 😉

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:36:32 +0000

In reply to Roberta.

Cherie and Honey are definitely teaching each other. I think Honey is modeling calm behavior on the street and peeing after waking up from naps.

Cherie is modeling all the agility equipment. It really seems to motivate Honey when she sees Cherie doing stuff and getting treats.

The first time Cherie jumped in the cart with Honey, Honey went flying. Now she even takes that in stride! 🙂

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 23:34:43 +0000

In reply to Kolchak & Jodi.

I’d love to have video too. But I’m so invested in the outcome that I don’t want to jinx it by messing with a camera. 🙂

As for Kolchak–is it persistence? Or hunger? 🙂