Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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Here's another way to think about it. Every interaction with a dog is "training" in one way or another. If your parents do nothing more than "train" Tanner to feel safe and happy in their home, he will have succeeded beyond his wildest dreams. I wouldn't focus on anything more than that. A dog only needs to be trained to be successful in his particular place in the world, whatever that is.
I'm reading this thread thinking that so far Tanner has been trained that he has people that he can trust, a place where he can feel safe, that life can be fun, and that car rides can bring good things. I'd say that is incredibly impressive for a dog with that background. And Amy huge kudos to your parents for taking him in, giving him space and keeping his needs first and foremost!!
Your playing games with the dog on a regular basis and he loves it!
Some of us would call that training....and we love it.
Years ago when I taught my very first obedience class I went into it thinking everyone should shoot for competition level training.
The frustrations were killing me with all the "pet people" till the very last day.
One lady with a Yorkie that couldn't heel, wouldn't stay without mommy and totally flunked the 11 week course walked up to me and, with a big hug, said "Thank you Bobb". "I can finally open the front door and Joey doesn't run out anymore".
She got the obedience she was happy with!
Not everyone wants or NEEDS that high scoring competition dog or classroom training for that matter....but I got another hug!
The first class I took with Missy I was just thrilled to see that she was out and about and enjoying it. I had had her for a year and a half and while she loved car rides she hated getting out of the car anywhere away from home. The best thing OB classes taught her was that she could get out of the car and have fun.
Me too! And thanks to all for the words of encouragement, so very much everyone. The next time Tanner catches the reflection of tin foil and bolts into the dining room table (usually full of antiques my mom is researching) and she groans "What was I thinking?" I am going to show her this thread to remind her exactly what she was thinking. I think if Tanner has come this far it gives a lot of hope for other fearful dog cases.
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Re: Appropriate reasons for not training a dog?
[Re: Michael_Wise ]
#338875 - 07/17/2011 09:36 AM 
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and she groans "What was I thinking?" I am going to show her this thread to remind her exactly what she was thinking. I think if Tanner has come this far it gives a lot of hope for other fearful dog cases.
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