Turning 3 little devils into angels

[Mags]

Originally Posted by Elaine

Roxy, insecure little jrt, took one giant step forward today. She sat quietly and calmly, pushed her little head through the slip lead. We wlaked together without any fuss. Met another dog on the opposite side of the road, she did begin to whine, I kept walking and she didnt rise to the hysteria stage. She was still whinning a little after we passed the dog so i checked her and she stopped. Thats a massive improvement for her. Well done that little dog

...............and well done to her 'trainer' for having patience with her

[Moli]

Brilliant Elaine your paitence is paying off, and sure Roxy must be feeling better too.....well done.

[Elaine]

I am by no means a trainer Just using patience and common sense. I am so chufffed for the little dog though, normally she is scared of her own shadow.

[angieh]

You certainly are patient though Elaine - never give up. Never the dog's fault .......... well done little jrt.

[Elaine]

There are days when you can get frustrated, those are the days that you sit the animal down and give it a massage, it helps to relax both of you before taking the walk, or even on the walk. Then control your breathing, hold your head up and get on with it. I think it helps when you enjoy what you do.

[Kazz]

I think the more confident you are the more you suceed with dogs...as that chap the whisperer says the dog takes on your persona....which is right I think, confidence brings about a certainty that you "see a picture in your head and go for it"

[Elaine]

I agree Kazz but sadly I only have these dogs twice a week for one hour, as i dont walk them together that means they are only getting 15 to 20 minutes.
I did try talking with the owner but he doesnt see a problem with the dogs and laughed when he told me that Roxy had bit the postman again.

[Kazz]

Always find it odd that peope find it funny when a small dog bites but a death sentence when a larger dog bites...you can only do your best Elaine.

[Elaine]

Would he find it so funny if Royal Mail took the matter into their own hands, they have the power and the right to.