Icon134 0 #26 February 18, 2006 Probably not... as I'll be back in school by then... and driving to Georgia makes for really long weekends. Wait... is that the Anniversary boogie weekend?Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #27 February 18, 2006 All I can recommend is to hide your wooden garden tools... We have a yellow lab that liked to chew....I feel your pain. Digging problem??? CONCRETE!!!!!! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #28 February 18, 2006 Does she like weed? BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #29 February 18, 2006 QuoteDoes she like weed? Bobbi As in something that I could lose my job over if its found in my car everytime I go home kind of weed (I live on a military base and my car is subject to search everytime I go through the gate, I've only been searched once in a random inspection, but it could happen anytime)... if so... I wouldn't know... since I've never had any in my possesion. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hambone 0 #30 February 18, 2006 QuoteAnyways, back on topic..Will you be honouring us novice camera flyers with your presence the 1st week-end of april at the farm LEE, I am excited to hear someone else talking about that. It is truely happening huh...Yeah...You need to grow up. -Skymama Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #31 February 18, 2006 i believe it is. A lot of planning is happening at the moment to pull it off. Call Hans for details. The 2yr boogie is going to be a fucking blast. I'm planning on spending the week up there for this one.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #32 February 18, 2006 Boy, you know if there is a topic that will get people more fired up than RSL yes or RSL no, it's talking about dogs. But, you asked. First, if she is under three years old and she destroys something, it's your fault - you let her by not watching and putting her in a position where she could. Just like a bright kid with too much time and too little superviison there will be a problem sooner or later. With that said, here are some tricks that work with gun dogs. 2 miles is nothing for a Lab, that's like walking to the mailbox and back. In the same amount of time it takes you to run 2 miles you can run her 5 and she'll be much healthier and happier (she looks both healthy and happy btw). There is a gizmo called a Springer which is about the only safe way to run her with a bicycle. You can find them in the ads in a dog magazine. No matter what you do you won't be able to calm her down with exercise. That will just tone her muscles to the point that when she gets into trouble it's going to be big trouble. To fix many of these problems you have to work with her brain - her mind. Obedience training will do two things for you. It will establish a good and healthy pack relationship and it will require her to concentrate which will tire her mentally and calm her urges. Dogs chew because they are nervous. They dig because they are occupying their prey urge. To calm the nerves and build trust (that you will come back) concentrate on the stay - don't go too fast and never let her break the stay - get professional help and do it right. The prey drive thing is easier - fetch is a good game for that, but again, do it right. Never throw a retrieving toy without the assurance that you will get it back. That means that until she is rock solid on the fetch, make sure there are strings attached - literally, tie a line to the retrieving lure and if she doesn't bring it back pull it back. Making her work by making the game precise and maintaining the rules, she'll have to think, and thinking makes her brain tired. This is just the kind of dog I'd love to train and give a job - drug dog, Search Dog, gun dog. They all have one thing in common - they use their brains and if you don't channel it your end up observing it. Consider yourself lucky, she has all the makings of a great partner. --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #33 February 18, 2006 Thanks for the response... I usually run her at least 3 and usually more like 4-5 miles (and she is requred to be next to me during the run.) I'm actually thinking of taking a cue from the dog whisperer and getting a set of rollerblades. We practice obedience and she's pretty good at staying... though probably don't practice as much as I should. (we have done obdience training...) She only destroys things outside... she has things to knaw on indoors that are acceptable for her... I keep my shoes out of reach (just like a girl... she's a big fan...) and I don't blame her for this stuff... (the "culprit" was merely light humor... ) I really like your idea for teaching fetch... I have some rope that will work perfectly for that sort of thing... generally she is pretty good about bringing balls back because she just loves the idea of going after them again but after a few times she can get tired of that... I'd love to teach her to be a search dog... but I'm not sure I have the time... I was hoping you would read this post. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spdoat 0 #34 February 18, 2006 That is an awesome idea about the fetching, I'm going to do that as soon as she is released for full activity and can play fetch again! They are a lot of fun to train but I really enjoy them once they are mature and just a good companion! We are planning on getting another next fall so the fun will start all over again! haha! I'm finding training puppies is a lot like training horses! ChristinaI love my husband! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
simplyputsi 0 #35 February 18, 2006 Quote Any thoughts about what I can do to stop this activity? shoot her. ok ok not really, but I couldn't resist. Karma is awesome. I opened that picture and just laughed. Good dog.Skymama's #2 stalker - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alw 0 #36 February 18, 2006 Mickey had quite a reaction to seeing me in a wingsuit - now we have something in common - Bird Dog/Bird Man --------------------------------------------- Every day is a bonus - every night is an adventure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #37 February 18, 2006 Did I mention Karma Caught a bird once... yep that's right... I went outside once to determine what she was barking at and there in front of her on the ground is a Robin (that it turns out was playing possom cause after I returned from taking Karma inside the Robin was gone. fwiw: We just spent a the last 20 or so minutes workind on obedience stuff. Down Stayed for about 10 minutes straight... then did a variety of other tricks and such (she can roll over but isn't as good at it indoors... the floor is too hard.) I'm trying to teach her to crawl. I've been teaching her a "circle command that takes her from a seated-heel position, has her walk around me back to the seated-heel position. Ultimately, I hope to use this comman from any location to get her to come up to me, walk around me, and sit in heel position. ScottLivin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSky 2 #38 February 18, 2006 "Any thoughts about what I can do to stop this activity?" If the hole thing continues you can fill the hole with water, make sure she sees you doing this. Then you stick here head in it. Dont drowned her but make sure she gets the point. It sounds harsh but I promises it works. Some dog trainers will tell you this is a bad idea unless you want them to be scared of water. I have done this with several different dogs and none of them ever ended up being scared of water.“Sometimes when I reflect back on all the beer I drink I feel ashamed. Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and their hopes and dreams. If I didn’t drink this beer, th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #39 February 18, 2006 QuoteIn my back yard... But I don't anymore... its not like she doesn't have anything to chew on... why did she feel the need to destroy this bush? She also digs holes... (which is more annoying then the bush.) Any thoughts about what I can do to stop this activity? Pay moree attention and quit leaving the house - forever - and ever - or buy a gun.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
