hey goldens are great dogs. You just have to convince them that it is in their best interests to want what you want. Clicker I swear was created for the Golden Retriever. I mean that is the question my dog asks "What's in it for me?" Smile. But seriously though. These are hard working dogs, who can be sociable, can be very soft to handle, or extremely "hard" as far as the old school used to call their personalities. Stubborness is a golden trate, as is truly being a snuggler and lover of people. Can you tell I am smitten. If you want to learn anything and everything you ever wanted to learn about golden retrievers check out this site, one of the most comprehensive on the web: http://landofpuregold.com/ Shelley L. Rhodes B.S. Ed, CTVI and Judson, guiding golden juddysbuddy@xxxxxxxxxxxx Guide Dogs For the Blind Inc. Graduate Alumni Association Board www.guidedogs.com Dog ownership is like a rainbow. Puppies are the joy at one end. Old dogs are the treasure at the other. Carolyn Alexander ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karianne Lunde" <karilun1@xxxxxxxx> To: <vi-clicker-trainers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 10:05 PM Subject: (VICT) Update Hi all! Its Karianne from Norway. I,m sorry I have been such a lurker for a long time, but I,m not a big writer anyway. I,m also between dogs and have been for nearly 6 months now... My last dog had to retire very early because off a illness that affected his claws. A possible class in early June but dont know yet. Rumors/tips from friends maybe indicates a male Golden, if so its being my first golden ever. If any have some tips about goldens and tips for bonding/training in class I gladly take them. I wanted to thank you very much Ann for taking the time to write Sandys lessons into one compendium. I think they are very good and I hope its ok to share with friends? :) Ok hope to hear more from you all soon :) Karianne in Norway - dog-less -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.18/734 - Release Date: 3/26/2007 2:31 PM