[NAGDU] bad dogs

[d m gina]

Yes I give her the knee when she is sniffing buts.
Never tried it when nove is on ground.
I can use my left knee to do this.
I also have to do this when we sniff corners on buildings, as well as 
when driver is walking up to us.
She starts a tail wag, where for the most part would be fine, except if 
there is a curb off I go because she is watching driver not feet and curb.
She might get this thing after all.
I just have to stay on her at all times.
The short leash is wonderful.
I even have the prong collar on.
I slow her down in areas I don't know so I do have better balance.
Going down ramps things like that.
Original message:
> Dar,

> I think you've mentioned you have balance issues, so this may not work
> for you. It may not even be a good idea in certain situations. I'll toss
> it out anyway, just in case it might work.

> What would happen if you bumped her away from the food with your leg? If
> you can get a strong enough shove right behind the shoulder to unbalance
> and thus move the dog's front end away from the yummy food on the
> ground, then block with your knee if the dog tries to get back to it,
> you might be able to win the battle. I've used that mostly at home with
> my husband's muscle-bound food-obsessed beastie, though I've also used
> it on the poodles to convince them not to cut across me for a good
> sniff. I'm not sure I'd try it with my guide in a crowd or in a place
> I'm likely to lose orientation, but it does work. It's a direct form of
> communication that mimics how dogs communicate boundaries and so on. I
> keep my body turned slightly away from the dog and don't even look at
> it. It also takes less strength than trying to pull a stubborn monster
> away from a goodie, so you might get more victories.

> Anyway, it's a thought. You're right that if you're only winning part of
> the time, you're not winning at all. That can be so frustrating with a
> strong, stubborn dog. Hope you get a way to win consistently and get
> your girl past this.

> Tami

> On 04/24/2017 07:38 PM, d m gina via NAGDU wrote:
>> I am so pleased Julie is working with me on leashes.
>> My dog is a diver. Where there is food she will go to it.
>> Doesn't matter if it is a restaurant or any place.
>> I asked for a shorter leash so I could use the canny collar.
>> This would help keep it tighter on the nose, and when head goes down or
>> starts to go down I can hopefully catch it faster.
>> At church on Saturday was lots of activity with food. Especially cake,
>> I am sure as the world she was given cake as a puppy.
>> This girl was so truly out of control I had to pick her up and set her
>> down outside. Saying, we are now outside.
>> She is so strong for me I couldn't get her to pick up her head.
>> I even stomped on the floor that didn't matter either.
>> A friend shared there are times you win and there are times they win.
>> Oh me I better win more than just every other time.
>> She will keep me busy as always.
>> If we can get rid of this rain loll I can get out and walk with her.
>> We are out, but walks are cut back because of rain starting.
>> For me I want my dog to be top dog.
>> I will keep working with it.


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