Natalya Zahn Webboard User Reg: 12-22-2006
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The best thing that
happened was that Luna finally learned to stop mouthing. She
was awful and she hurt. She had no idea how much pressure she
was using. Now she nose butts ya! No teeth. This was our longest
and most difficult battle ever!!!!! So glad thats over. She finally seems to get it.
This is a huge step, and you've done well by Luna to get her to the point where she's aware of her teeth (and how not the use them ) - big congrats! I didn't mean to belittle your accomplishments in the least - everyone celebrates their own successes depending on their situation, and you're right to be proud of this one!
Quote: Betty Reavis
Natalya: We also are a work in progress.
The most successful relationships always are, aren't they? For like, ever...
Natalya-I just wanted to say that I loved your description of Oscar's coming of age. It's absolutely perfect! I can also completely relate to the path this has led you on as a handler and trainer. For me personally moving past the 'I wish my dog were...' or 'I wish my dog didn't' to 'this is how he is' and 'this is what I value' was pivotal, and this site and the experienced folks here has been a part of that. I too am still learning how best to motivate my dog, and how to cultivate behaviours and patterns needed for training or to be a balanced dog in day to day life.
Natalya Zahn Webboard User Reg: 12-22-2006
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For me personally moving past the 'I wish my dog were...' or 'I wish my dog didn't' to 'this is how he is' and 'this is what I value' was pivotal, and this site and the experienced folks here has been a part of that.
Reg: 12-23-2008
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I can say my dobe is 17 months old now, and with lots of exercise and training every month toward the magic 2 years i see a marked difference in temperament for the better. less butt nips and less fear toward silly things like fire hydrants with covers on. He is still a little spooked about new people in the house, but it's getting a lot better.
The worst part is i kinda want another puppy, but i must stay strong two is enough... for now.
my girlfriend as joke showed my these two mastiff pups that are at my local shelter. Not funny... i really want one now!
Robert: I know what you mean. I was wanting another shepherd
puppy real bad since Luna was a Hell puppy and no fun, I
thought of getting another but reality keeps getting in the way
"What if its another Terror" Two Luna's in one house. I decided to enjoy the new and improved Luna.
Reg: 12-23-2008
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Reality is over rated...lol, just kidding
I know there are so many reasons not to and only a few reasons to do it, non of them too compelling. They are in a shelter, but the reality is in the city of three million people, puppies get adopted in a snap, hopefully they will get placed in a responsible home.
Anne Jones Webboard User Reg: 04-29-2004
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Many larger breed dogs don't 'come into their own' until they are between 2 & 3 yrs old. I will speak here of high drive W/L GSDs. My female topped off around 3 & the male that I have now about 2 1/2- 3+. He has always pushed the boundries & still does, although, not quite as much now that he is almost 3 1/2. He was very latent in maturing mentally. But this is typical of his lines, along with other traits. I think that they are more challenging to deal with between 2- 3 or so. At least my dogs have been. I personnaly LOVE & enjoy the crazy puppy stages. I enjoy encouraging the molding of the behaviors for the future work that they will do at this age. I will say that I have continued to see some mental changes thru almost 4 years of age. I think that there is often some variation from certain blood lines to others. I suspect that it is the same with other breeds. The smaller breeds that I have had, seemed to mature at a much earlier age, by 1 1/2 yrs. Just my experience.
With Loki it was almost like a new dog when he turned 2, no more chewing, no more getting into stuff, no more jumping up or acting like a goofball puppy. Just a good solid dog. He still has some issues, but they all do I think.
With Yote he went from sweet silly puppy, to teenage butthead, much like Natalya and Oscar and we are still dealing with a lot of teenage dog behavior. He is 26 months and has not mellowed out or gained the focus and common sense I would like to see in an adult dog.
It will come eventually though.
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Re: Is 2 the Magic Number?
) - big congrats! I didn't mean to belittle your accomplishments in the least - everyone celebrates their own successes depending on their situation, and you're right to be proud of this one!
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