#208958 - 01/28/12 06:06 AM
Re: Feeling like a hypocrite
[Re: Wisc.Tiger_Val]
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Carpal Tunnel
Registered: 05/14/10
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Loc: Queensland. Australia
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To stop the confusion in my house because I have a DH that does the "Sit - Down" is I don't use the down command for any thing.
Paws on counter or hanging on a gate - - OFF
Sit is Sit or Sitz / Sitz is my more formal and I want to see quick action.
Lay down is - - Settle (means find a comfortable spot and chill) - - Platz is that belly better be hitting the ground right now.
I use formal and informal commands. Since I am around my dogs all the time, I don't always feel like they need to be at the top of their OB performance so I use the informal commands, but if I change the tone of my voice they get the message that she means NOW.
Stop = Stop trying to make up / apologize to your dog. Check over for injuries and a pat on the head or shoulder should do. If you go over board, the dog is confused, what the heck is she doing??? This is mostly me too. I gave up telling Brad than off is not down. Leah I think Niko has the best mum, your love for him is evident in all you post so a random moment is not going to effect him. I know I have had moments too and yet my Moo still adores me! Silly dog 
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#208993 - 01/28/12 10:47 AM
Re: Feeling like a hypocrite
[Re: bianca]
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Veteran
Registered: 02/16/10
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Loc: Belfast, NY
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Thanks guys, I appreciate the advice and kind words. I do love Niko so much! But I want him to love me back, lol! So I worry when I don't treat him fairly. I'm probably thinking of him in human terms. I should try to stop doing that! I'll lay down the law with Don about using the same verbal cues, I think we started out being very consistent, but over the last year we have gotten careless (and lazy).
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#208996 - 01/28/12 11:29 AM
Re: Feeling like a hypocrite
[Re: Good_Karma]
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Member First - Owner Second "The Watcher" 
Registered: 01/18/10
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Loc: Wisconsin
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Leah, not all dogs personalities are kissy huggy type. I know my Cheyenne loves me, but on a rare and I do mean rare occasion she will give me a kiss. She will snuggle some times. But that doesn't mean she doesn't love me, we just don't have that kissy type relationship. She will drench other people with kisses, just not me. It use to bother me, but it doesn't any more because I know we have a good relationship. Raya is a bit more on kisses, but would be content to sit in my lap all day long.
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I always hear that dog's love is unconditional, but I have always felt suspicious of that phrase. I just don't see how that is possible. 
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