Comments on: When the Best Dog Training Is the Training That Doesn’t Happen

By: Shadow and Ducky's Mom

Shadow and Ducky's Mom — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 23:38:25 +0000

In reply to Pamela. Sounds like the humans need training as much as those GBGVs.

By: Sally Hummel

Sally Hummel — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 13:51:25 +0000

What a sweet post!! I love the unique lifestyle you have and how that flavors your training with Honey! I’m all about relationships too, because really, at the end of the day, isn’t that why we decided to get a dog? Because we wanted a great relationship with another species? Honey has a “honey” of a mom, and what a terrific life for a dog!!

By: Jodi Stone

Jodi Stone — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 19:23:04 +0000

It’s so apparent when you see the two of you together. You have a great relationship. I think that might have been what was lacking between me and Delilah in the beginning, and you know that was challenging!

By: 24 Paws of Love

24 Paws of Love — Tue, 13 Mar 2018 18:25:19 +0000

I can’t imagine doing anything with a dog without having a relationship. Even when I meet a dog for the first time, we develop a repoire right away.

I loved when you said you walk faster when she pulls. We do that too. And I think there is nothing better than snacking together. It’s so much fun.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 19:01:22 +0000

In reply to Beth. Oooh, that's another great mantra--keep it fun!

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 12:42:59 +0000

That’s such a great one! I think that’s subconsciously in my mind, too, every time we train–and after our first agility trial this weekend, it’s going to be more prominent in our training. All of the dogs that did really well were the dogs that were having fun with their handlers, so we’ll be continuing to make sure she always trusts me and thinks that everything we do is the most fun ever 🙂

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 01:06:38 +0000

In reply to Monika & Sam?. I wish I could take credit. But I thinks she has taught me more than I have taught her. :)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 01:03:39 +0000

In reply to Beth. But Honey is a lot less cranky than Mary Poppins (at least the original one from the books). :) I agree with you about not thinking of Honey as my kid. She is an adult and I think of her more like an equal. Pet parents are such a popular notion right now. I think you and I are in the minority.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:59:19 +0000

In reply to Emma. Your mom is very wise. Last year we met a pair of GBGV pups who lived on a boat. Their people let them off leash and it was a total disaster. They could use some training from your mom.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 00:56:11 +0000

In reply to Roberta R Beach. OMD, not allowing a hound to sniff might even be considered abusive. Glad you work on your relationship with every dog who comes into your care.