[NAGDU] topics please

[S L Johnson]

Dar:

Part of the problem with the so called poop dance and her being touched is 
that Pilot does not teach their dogs to tolerate being touched.  I wish they 
did, it sure would make it easier for us when we bring them home.  The way 
they have have their relief area set up, you cannot even practice this on 
class and get a trainer to help.  However, all is not lost.  I have taught 
Eva to let me touch her.  It took a long time but, she finally let's me do 
it if she relieves herself when we are out in public.  You start by 
gradually getting her used to going on a shorter leash than the usual six 
feet of a Pilot leash.  This way you are closer to her, not having to try 
and follow her all over the place.  Then keep talking to her in a very calm 
voice encouraging her to relieve herself.  over time shorten up on the leash 
a bit more so gradually you get her to a place that is good for you.  At 
first Eva tried to move away from me and pull to get more leash but she soon 
realized that the leash was not going to grow and so she had to go where she 
was.  Then once your dog allows you to step closer to her then remind her to 
stay once she stops moving around.  Remind her to stay so she doesn't jump 
up quickly running away so you are not able to locate the spot.  Gently run 
your hand down the leash toward the collar, all the time reminding her to 
stay.  Once you get to the collar, just follow the center of her back to 
feel her position.  I talk gently to Eva and touch her back with a very 
light gentle touch praising her quietly so she will stay.  Then I place my 
left foot near her tail and that puts me in the right place to pick up the 
waste.  With the female if she is urinating she will feel almost like a sit. 
If she is defecating she will have a rounded feel to her back.  Hopefully 
this is a good explanation but maybe other folks will have other ideas.  I 
did have a strong conversation while on class at Pilot telling them that 
they should consider revising their relief area and teaching the dogs to 
allow being touched during relief.  Anyway, that is my two cents an Eva's 
four paws worth of info.  Bye for now.

Sandra and Eva
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Subject: [NAGDU] topics please

We are sitting outside, so I don't have to worry about the house.
I was at the dentist this morning, where when she asked to go out we
did so then all was well again.
I didn't put her bag on, just let her go.
When we got home, I tried to take her out where interest wasn't there.
That said to me she went.
Now if only I could touch her that would help out lots.
I am not able to hurry behind her while she is going.
When you move so does she loll.
Shal we call it the poop dance giggle.

I bought a shampooer the other day, I just need to have someone come
put it together for me.
That would work out wel.
Then I can get to the matter rite away if it should happen again.


I have forgotten some of the other posts, so can't comment as I wished I 
could.

One thing she is learning, is in a new place she is slowing down.
This is a big help to me.
I love it when she sees a window, one must look out.
Cracked me up.

Brushing,
she lovs it when she is standing and so am I getting brushed.
This is the first dog I have had who loves to be brushed with you standing 
up.

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