Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I'd rather get warmer clothes for me and a coat and bootees for him if he needs them.
I'd rather not combine remaining fears about darkness with a destination that's shaky (he hates the floors; I'm not that fond of the barely-controlled dogs who can be there).
But that's just me! You will get far different opinions too!
At seven months -- is that old enough to make part of the walk very brisk, almost jogging (warming and fun)? Or is he too young?
Could you go to that pet-supply store and just walk around in a safe parking-lot spot where cars and people and leashed dogs are all parading by?
Maybe puppy experts will recommend non-skid bootees and actually going inside the store.
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005
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Quote: Connie Sutherland
I'd rather not combine remaining fears about darkness with a destination that's shaky (he hates the floors; I'm not that fond of the barely-controlled dogs who can be there).
Little confused? My pup is not afraid of the dark (well, not for several months), it was the OP's pup.
On a side note, I have found timing is everything when going to the petstore. To avoid nasty encounters, I usually go right before closing or right upon opening. I also only visit the smaller stores, not larger ones like Petsmart, Petco, etc. And yes, I have indeed been spotted lurking in the parking lot and by the front door of the store. Achieved comfort there and have been gradually working our way into the store. I want him to be used to entering stores comfortably, as when we travel, we visit many dog friendly places that welcome the pups into the store.
This draws a point too about anything our pups might be afraid of...working them under threshold and gradually increasing the demand (for lack of a better term) while drawing up the dog's comfort level works wonders, as you mentioned with the slow acclimation to the dark starting in the yard and so on...
Melissa Hoyer Webboard User Reg: 05-09-2005
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Maybe we can get t-shirts made up lol..."no rushing in dog training" would also be a valuable lesson Made that mistake with my second GSD and working very hard not to repeat it now!
John Lister Webboard User Reg: 11-12-2002
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Tonight in VA I had my pup in the front yard doing some basic marker training (at night).. It was going pretty well, I was holding his attention and then Murphy's law happens.. about 15 fighter jets started circling in my area.. (I live close to DC) No I have no idea what was going on.. But it was neat to see the jets so close, but a little scary. The pup did not really seem to notice.. But it distracted me from the training.
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Quote: randy allen
I don't know how much ice you guys have down there, but ice in these parts of the world is very dangerous.
Some places will break through but all you have is a hole that the edges won't break away for the dog to make their way back to the shore and they can't get back out because it's too slippery and they may be fighting a current to boot.......gone just like that.
@Randy--the ice in question is quite thick, and it's on a lake w/no current. In most parts the lake is very shallow.
Also, since it may not have been apparent, I am with Roger at all times. I see a lot of tracks from off-leash dogs all over this lake...but I make sure that the only way he is on the ice is if it will support me too.
I JUST got back from a walk, where we crossed the entire lake twice and then went into the woods. We did the same thing yesterday. I am very careful about it.
@John--there's no better place to walk a dog in NoVA than in the woods by Lake Fairfax in Reston, as far as I know. There are miles of trails, streams, lakes, and tons of wildlife too.
If you ever want to head over there, and would like a walking partner, drop me a line. Roger is about the same age as your guy.
Threads like this make me wonder if Roger is getting too much exercise for his age, though.
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