Are you talking about my dog?

[ninersneal]

I have been working on Roxannes "Greet and Meet" skills. She has such a hard time controlling herself that she usually scares people off. Some people will change the side of the street they are on to avoid her, They are not sure especially when she lunges at them, not aggressively but for play. So now when someone approaches I make Roxanne sit until they either "Greet and Meet" or walk away. Well, today we were approached by a gentleman with two big poodles, and two children with cerebral palsy, one in a wheelchair. Well, I had Roxanne sit while they passed on the sidewalk. The two poodles were jumping and barking while Roxanne just sat, I couldn't believe it. He apologized for his dogs behavior and commented on what a well behaved dog i had. I was stunned!! A few weeks ago she would have been a spastic mess! I am not sure if it was the training or her sensing that the children were delicate and she needed to be careful. Anyway, I am so proud of her she is finally becoming a young lady, not the terroizing teenager I had a few months back!!

 

[Krikkit]

Janine, that is wonderful What a good girl Roxanne is, and what a good Boxer mom you are for all the work you have put in to her training!

Sharon

 

[Jamie1070]

Lunging

I have such a problem with Bailey,she lunges at everything. Bird,squirels,leaves,people and cats.
She jerks me around and i can't control her. She walks really well and doesn't pull me. But if people are walking by she lunges at them. If another dog walks by she takes off and wants to play.
You make you dog sit until they have walked by?
I will have to try that.Maybe that will help me.

 

[Tulsa-Dan]

Congratulations!!! That's just great. It makes all the perserverence, patience and stress well worth it when your dogs behave so well, doesn't it? I'm thrilled for you and glad to know that the sitting has had success. I have found similar success with Susie who had similar problems.

Good GIRL Roxanne !!!!