Anathea: As far as training for agility, my 3 year old cavalier loves it. We started lessons when she was a year old, and she has done great. We are in it for fun, but we do enter the trials. Maggie loves going to the trials as much as she loves practicing agility. She gets plenty of attention from all the new friends we have made, and she gets to visit with her "doggie" friends too. I will be starting my second cavalier in agility in January - he will be 7 months old and we will take puppy agility classes.
I am not sure how many cavaliers like to swim. My two hate being wet. From the first day home, when I would take Kory out on a rainy day, as soon as his feet hit the ground, he would run back to the door. He is getting better, but these two definitely do not like rain. I have tried to get Maggie to go in a wading pool when it is hot, and she jumps out as fast as she can. At one agility trial when it was raining, she ran to the top of the a-frame and refused to come down! I guess she was trying to tell me she had had enough of running in mud puddles! We are trying to get them used to wet weather by playing outside in the rain with lots of treats. They are improving a little, but I don't think they will ever love it. Good luck with your search for a cavalier. They are definitely the greatest pets in the world. Libby Lougnot [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Anathea B. Waitekus" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 7:45 AM Subject: [CKCS-L] New to list, plan to get a Cavalier--I have MANY questions :) > Hello, > > My husband and I are new to the list. I apologize ahead of time for asking > questions that may have already been asked! > > My husband and I have been looking for a toy breed, a friendly, affectionate > dog, easy to train and willing to go on long walks, occasional hikes and > likes to swim. > > > We narrowed our choices down to three breeds, the Pug, the Toy American > Eskie and the Cavalier. After much research we decided on the Cavalier, the > only hesitation I have is the propensity for the Cavalier to run. I am > nervous about our Cavalier, when we get one, running away or into traffic. > This leads me to my first question. > > How have you dealt with your Cavalier's love to run? Is there any sort of > training or socialization techniques that help prevent this? The running > issue is my biggest concern. > > > Another question: My husband and I are very quiet and for most of the time > our dog will be with us, however we have 12 nieces and nephews and more on > the way. Do you have any suggestions for helping our dog adapt to big get > togethers? In general, what has been your experience with the Cavalier > dealing with big family get togethers? My husband comes from a family of > eight children, now all married with kids so the bigger family get togethers > are on his side. I am most concerned with his side of the family as they > are not dog owners and I am extra cautious with introducing a dog to his > side of the family, as they may only accept a well behaved dog. Personally > I grew up in a family of dog owners, I always had a dog (labrador) growing > up and so did all my aunts, uncles, cousins, etc...so family get togethers > on my side of the family are more accepting to a dog misbehaving etc. > > > Also, my husband and I don't have children, but may have a baby in a year or > so, has anyone on this list dealt with introducing their cavalier to a new > baby in the house? My husband and I have been thinking about getting a dog > for years and right now happens to be a great time as we have time to train > and socialize the dog. We used to think we would get a dog after having a > child, but getting a dog before having a child seems more practical. > > > A weather question, we live on the coast in New England. How do Cavaliers > like the snow and beach? > > What is the best method for cleaning the Cavalier's teeth? I know if we get > a dog I am going to be adamant about cleaning its teeth! > > Finally, are there any sort of training techniques you recommend for the > Cavalier? Any books on training that you have found helpful? Any toys you > suggest (I am starting a collection of toys already)? I am interested in > agility training, not for competition, just for fun. > > I am sorry for all the questions. If you have any input for just one two > questions I would love to hear from you. > > Thank you in advance for your help, > Anathea & Ray > > ========================================================= > "Magic Commands": > to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL > to start it up gain click here: > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL > > E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. > Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html > > All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author. > ========================================================= "Magic Commands": to stop receiving mail for awhile, click here and send the email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20NOMAIL to start it up gain click here: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?body=SET%20CKCS-L%20MAIL E-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] for assistance. Search the Archives... http://apple.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ckcs-l.html All e-mail sent through CKCS-L is Copyright 1999 by its original author.
