(VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
- From: "Shelley L. Rhodes" <juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 2 Sep 2007 17:09:29 -0400
I did something similar to the rest of the dog's in that household, after
Sparkles attacked us. Every time I would go by for a while I would throw
small biscuits at the dogs as I passed. They were tied up and their owners
didn't care, but the dogs loved these little presents of ours and came to
look forward to them from us, smile.
After a while I switched to a variable reinforcement and you know never had
another problem, and I could see one of the dogs was developing the same
habits that Sparkles did.
By the by, talking to Sparkles I honestly think aggrevated the situation
didn't reduce it, who knows, but I was the target not Judson, whatever that
means.
Shelley L. Rhodes M.A., VRT, CTVI
and Guinevere, Golden lady Guide
juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx
Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc.
Graduate Alumni Association Board
www.guidedogs.com
More than Any other time, When i hold a beloved book in my hand, my
limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.
- Helen Keller
----- Original Message -----
From: "metnme2" <metnme2@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Vi-Clicker" <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2007 3:48 PM
Subject: (VICT) Re: Alex- Dog Attack
>PA doesn't mess around.<
Man they sure do not- sounds like I lived in the wrong
state when Met was attacked! That dog went on to bite
a child who just walked by their yard before it got
PTS.
>honestly vinegar is a great little
tool sometimes<
I know you meant this in the figurative sense but
actual vinegar saved Met from an attack when we were
in California. It was recommended by a dog trainer. I
know most here can not use it but thought I would
mention it anyway.
I know a gal on the OCAD list who recommended throwing
crappy tennis balls (you know the dollar store
quality) towards the approaching dog. Of course when
we can not see the dogs that won't work but those here
who can might find that helpful. Of course your own
dog needs to be able to understand leaving the ball
unless you actually have engaged them with play.
Karyn and Met
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