I really hate to see such discord on this or any other group. Nancy did write about the dragging.and sometimes in writing something a word is put in the wrong place or you forget to add something.
Deanna, you may know Nancy well enough that she would not drag the puppy.and dragging a puppy can damage the pads on the bottom of their tiny feet. So.I have seen the comment earlier about Nancy not pulling the dog, and I also replied by copying the words that were written by Nancy. Perhaps this conversation be halted, and we all wait for Nancy to post whether or not she was dragging the puppy. Please give her the chance to speak for herself. I know it is very frustrating when a puppy will not walk, as I had the same experience with Desi. I don't know what the reason was.I just suspected that there was no 'goal' as a wall in the house, or a fence in the yard, and it may have been scary for him. I would just pick him up if he wouldn't walk and then carry him for a while so that Dolly could walk. My neighbor, whom Desi loves, tried standing about 10 feet away and trying to coax him to come.and that didn't work. It took a while, but one time he was sitting on the sidewalk and Dolly started walking so I let her get farther ahead of me than normal in case Desi would move. When I started walking slowly in front of him, he did start walking.the first time maybe a half of a house, but then he started walking more and more..I don't have that problem any more! From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of dasha Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 11:46 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP I am not trying to clash with you about anything Deanna. It is right there in the group post where Nancy said she was dragging the dog, all you have to do is read!! How am I being negative with being against dragging a dog? How am I being negative when I am NOT the only one in the group that read what Nancy said? It is not negative to try to find a BETTER way of doing something. That is called positive. Sometimes I feel like you like to pick on everything I say. I am NOT going there with you again. I am NOT trying to engage you in a battle, you seem to have chosen that path this time. I agree with you on a lot of the points you are stating, but your email came across chastising group members for stating the obvious. At least that is how I read it. If that was not what you did then I am sorry I took it that way. I really feel you just jump before you look or listen in this case. You might know Nancy very well but for some reason you did not read her dragging post. Others have pointed it out already. Sheila _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:16 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP Dasha...it seems that you and I always tend to clash on things...I dont want that to happen again...but i will say that doing something with purpose is not negative. Letting the dog know what you expect is not negative. I know Nancy very well and I know she would not do one thing that would hurt her dog in anyway! I KNOW she does not DRAG her dog...I never said to not be gentle...and to not be positive...but I really believe you need to let the dog know what you want...it should not be a bribing thing. Sometimes I think you just like to be negative. And silly me for jumping in and engaging you...I should learn not to. So...i am apologizing ahead of time... Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb-1v9-1 <http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/247842/sn/1754783897/name/DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb -1v9-1.jpg> and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com <http://www.joys4toys.com/> _____ From: dasha <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Thu, January 27, 2011 11:04:44 AM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP No one missed the point Deanna, this is exactly what Nancy said. "That is what I have been doing for the last few walks and all my neighbors and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are dragging that little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are right she will get tired of being dragged and figure it out." So yes she is dragging the dog. There are tons of ways to get a dog to walk on the leash with you w/o dragging and making them more fearful. Loose leash comes to mind. Insight is what people post. Read back!! And honestly doing something a positive and gentle way is a far cry from bribing and wishy washy!!!!! _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Deanna Corey Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2011 12:02 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP GUYS!!! I really think you missed the point. NO one said a word about dragging!!! Please give more credit here than that!!! But i will tell you a dog needs to know you are serious about a walk...not wishy-washy...not "hoping" he will go with you...but he needs to know what you EXPECT of him and playing little bribing games doesn't hack it!!! I would hope you all had enough insight about the women on this group to know that no one...especially sweet, catering Nancy...would ever drag their dogs!!!! Waggin' Tails in The Dog Park, Deanna DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb-1v9-1 <http://xa.yimg.com/kq/groups/247842/sn/1754783897/name/DeannasPack2Ani-CaNb -1v9-1.jpg> and The Dog Park Pack: Nugget, Shuai-Li, Mouse, Myrtle, Mable, Madison and Caleb and honorary non-dog members of The Dog Park: Stella-Macaw, Stanley-Amazon, Miles the cat www.joys4toys.com <http://www.joys4toys.com/> _____ From: Shanna Machanpalli <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wed, January 26, 2011 11:54:07 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP Hi dragging her will only make her hate walking. dragging her will make her never want to walk on the leash. It needs to be a pleasant event. you might try this: walk her on the leash in the house, where she knows where she is. make it fun. you can throw treats down on the ground in front of her, so she has to take a step or 2 to get it. Some Puppies have a hard time walking someplace they have never been. the big world scares them. Let her drag the leash around the house also. just to get use to it. she needs to know the leash is a good pleasant thing. My Ricky I do not think was ever put on a leash and taken anywhere by his previous owners. He had no clue what a leash was. He is still trying to ajust to riding in the car! I mean most dogs get all excited when they see the leash! not Ricky when I got him... but now, he turns circles when I ask him if he wants to go out for a walk! he helps me now put his harness on. he stand very still with his head up ready for me to put it over his head. He lifts his leg up so i can snap it closed. he waits patiently for me to clip the leash onto the harness.... and off we go!! he does have his moments on walks where he wants to go in another direction than me. so he will pull the leash, and be in a backward position trying to get me to go "that way"... I just stop, and stand my ground, and tell him NO... we are going this way. he gives up soon and on our way we go. His directions takes me on the lawn, up small hills etc. Shanna & Ricky Las Vegas Nevada!! My Chi Ricky... Is A HeartBeat At My Feet Kavis Christening n Communion Store Visit my eBay Store: http://stores.ebay.com/Kavis-Christening-n-Communion-Store --- On Thu, 1/27/11, dasha <[email protected]> wrote: From: dasha <[email protected]> Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: [email protected] Date: Thursday, January 27, 2011, 2:11 AM Yep, no dragging, that defeats the purpose _____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Joan Croft Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 4:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP You can't drag her.you need to wait until she will walk and follow you. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nancy Lucky Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 11:33 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP That is what I have been doing for the last few walks and all my neighbors and coming out saying what are you doing to her - you are dragging that little baby, but I just say she is in training.... you are right she will get tired of being dragged and figure it out - oh Miss Magoo what am I going to do with you and how much I love you. You brought life and fun into our life, Miss Abbey who has always done what ever she is told to please me and Miss Magoo is the spice that everyone needs in their lives! Thanks now I do not feel bad about dragging her around the court. I will tell everyone that I have a top trainer and this is what I was told to do...... thanks When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae --- On Wed, 1/26/11, Deanna Corey <[email protected]> wrote: From: Deanna Corey <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Leash training HELP To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011, 8:42 AM My dearest friend! I think it s high time you just simply embrace the fact that you have never owned a dog before...not a dog like Miss Magoo Butt anyway! She seems to be her own breed...her own little bundle of sweetness. She has her own way and her own mind. Lol!! If it were me I would just celebrate her differences, spoil her rotten and give her whatever she wants and have no expectations......No You say? Lol..no really I am just kidding...you know I wouldn't do that...and I know you wouldn't either but it does sound much easier huh?? Now on a more serious note...maybe if she knows you are serious about a walk. No bending over cajoling her...talking baby talk...bribing etc. Just put that leash on her...no talking to her about it...and standing straight and tall and look forward...move forward...in a deliberate manner so that she knows Mama is making the choice to go for a walk...don't wait for her to move...don't stop for her. I would give her one command in the beginning..."let's go" and then go. Maybe not fast...but purposefully. You stop when you are ready to stop. Right now it sounds like my little Magoo girl is running the show...again! After a few times when she realizes this is not her choice...her decision...she might just go with the program. That's what I would do with her! Then when she gets it...WHEN she goes with the program...I would make a huge deal out of it!! Just my thoughts... Wagging Tails in the Dog Park! Deanna and the Dog Park Gang: Nugget, Shuai Li, Mable, Mouse, Myrtle, Madison, Caleb and Maxine >From the mountains of CA http://swlf.lilyslim.com/v3T7m8.png?h9j6wId9 On Jan 26, 2011, at 12:36 AM, Nancy Lucky <[email protected] <http://us.mc819.mail.yahoo.com/mc/[email protected]> > wrote: Ladies, I have never had problems leash training my dogs, but Maggie just puts the brakes on and does not want to do it. I let Abbey go in front, I have dangled treats in front of her. I have been working and working with her and she is so stubborn (but I love that about her too). She learns every thing else so easy so what am I doing wrong - please help me!!!!! I feel like I have never owned a dog before! When you are gifted... give; when you learn... teach Nancy, Abbey-Rose and Maggie-Mae
