[nagdu] Tailing Thumping was RE: dog problems

[Littlefield, Tyler]

Hello:
I think it's actualy something of a game. Sometimes when I call him 
he'll hide somewhere and I have to go look for him. It's funny because 
he usually gives it away with his tail thumps sometimes, or he'll just 
stay quiet, then explode when I get close to him. I'm going to start 
watching his pattern. I don't want to ruin his game because it's 
actually funny sometimes, so whatever I do I don't want to disrupt that.
On 12/8/2013 2:07 PM, Nicole Torcolini wrote:
> Lexia does the tail thump thing, too. However, it is a game rather than her
> disobeying, and she comes if I call her in a firmer voice. When OMally
> thumps his tail, is it in response to a certain thing? Have you called him
> by name and/or used the word come? Maybe you could try something like, if he
> thumps his tail, go over to him and lead him to the place from which you
> were trying to call him. Then send him back to his blanket or bed and call
> him again, and, if he comes, praise and reward him. Eventually, he will
> realize that he will have to go through this exercise every time if he
> continues to disobey.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Littlefield,
> Tyler
> Sent: Sunday, December 08, 2013 10:46 AM
> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] dog problems
>
> Hello all:
> First, for the one-liner "leave the dog alone," thanks but no thanks for the
> advice. Minh was looking for some thought and feedback. For those of you who
> responded (raven, nicole et al), thanks also for your responses.
> I have a few comments I want to add because I'm interested in people's
> actual feedback regarding them.
>
> first, O'Mally and Minh got to know each other when Viva was not around--I
> had O'Mally before Minh got Viva. It seems that his behavior has changed a
> bit after Viva came around and she started getting attention from both of
> us. We do pretty much give them equal attention--sometimes O'Mally more than
> Viva or Viva more than O'Mally, but it sort of all equals out. I have no
> problem what-so-ever with Minh calling O'Mally or me calling Viva. I think
> they are both comfortable enough with us to trust us. I guess others prefer
> to keep their dogs separate, but this seems like mostly personal preference.
> Regardless, here's what I'm thinking with O'Mally.
>
> First, I understand yelling is a bit of an issue. Neither of us scream at
> either of our guides, but a raised voice sometimes seems like it's useful
> for getting attention. It's much preferable to grabbing their collar or
> something, so I'd like to use that if it works. It doesn't seem to scare
> them, it's just like a way to get them to actually focus or pay attention.
>
> Second, I think part of this is stemming from a bit of jealousy on both viva
> and O'mally's parts. I've noticed they tend to get irritated at each other
> sometimes, which I generally try to take care of, but I'm not really sure
> how to do much with that. I assume it'll happen regardless, but it seems to
> be a contributing factor.
>
> Finally, I appreciate all the advice given thus far on alternative ways for
> us to get O'mally to come when she calls. There have been times when I have
> to leave O'Mally with Minh or Viva has stayed with me. I believe if I am
> going to do that, O'mally needs to be comfortable with her and she needs to
> be able to call him, knowing 100% sure or at least as close to 100% as you
> can get with a dog that he will come. It may be that she actually really
> needs O'Mally to come to her, which leads me into another point. I have also
> noticed that sometimes when I call O'mally he thumps his tail at me rather
> than coming. I don't know if it is his way of saying "I'm right here," but
> I'd much prefer he just came. It's not all that often, but it happens
> sometimes. Any advice on how to work that out would be awesome.
>
> Thanks,
>
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Take care,
Ty
http://tds-solutions.net
He that will not reason is a bigot; he that cannot reason is a fool; he that dares not reason is a slave.