Doggy brags

[Lab_adore]

Yay Cupar! And yes, what a gorgeous face

 

[Atemas]

This afternoon we had a carpet company guy come to measure up and quote for us. First time anyone has been in our house since mid March. Just before he came, I gave Red a kong in the kitchen and shut the door. She did a little woof when the bell rang but not a peep from her for 50 minutes. When I went in, she was just sitting in her bedtime bed in the utility. I felt such love for her. I’m sure some dogs would make a huge fuss knowing something was going on the other side of the door but not her

(The carpet man was in a visor and we did the whole thing suitably distanced. it all seemed natural but weird. He was well briefed on safety and I thought it a very business like and professional visit. We have ordered )

 

[Beanwood]

That is just amazing! @Atemas, and to think what trials and tribulations you has when Red was just a pup!

 

[Atemas]

and to think what trials and tribulations you has when Red was just a pup!

Those days are long gone

 

[Lab_adore]

Wow @Atemas, what an angel darling Red is and what a fantastic job you have done. I don't think Maxx will ever be calm like that when there is a stranger in the house but we will keep trying.

 

[edzbird]

That is totally brilliant. Well done Red, you total angel.

 

[Atemas]

what a fantastic job you have done.

Much as I’d love to take the credit , I think most of it is her nature - whilst she can be very reactive towards some dogs outside which means I have to stay on guard, she is very very good in the house

 

[Shamas mom]

That's really good of her! I usually leash Shamas when workmen come in, so he can watch from a safe distance. I think he'd have a meltdown if I left him in another room! On a leash though, he's quietly observant and just plays shy if they try to get close.

 

[Lab_adore]

Maxx turns into a leaping, barking, howling, lurching lunatic even if someone comes to the front door. We had a small upright freezer delivered today and the delivery man kindly helped carry it up the back stairs and into the backyard. Maxx practically turned himself inside out trying to get out and meet the new friend. It's all tail wagging madly and friendly; he just has FOMO and wants everyone to experience the Maxx friend experience

I try LAT, streaming treats that both work for a few seconds. I'm working on increasing those few seconds to longer intervals. But we hardly ever have anyone over - apart from my Dad who comes each Monday at least. Maxx is now very calm with him.

 

[MrChew]

Maxx turns into a leaping, barking, howling, lurching lunatic even if someone comes to the front door. We had a small upright freezer delivered today and the delivery man kindly helped carry it up the back stairs and into the backyard. Maxx practically turned himself inside out trying to get out and meet the new friend. It's all tail wagging madly and friendly; he just has FOMO and wants everyone to experience the Maxx friend experience

I try LAT, streaming treats that both work for a few seconds. I'm working on increasing those few seconds to longer intervals. But we hardly ever have anyone over - apart from my Dad who comes each Monday at least. Maxx is now very calm with him.

Chewie is pretty similar if the person is coming inside. He doesn't generally bother with couriers or the postie as I think he knows they turn up then leave but if we have a tradie or someone coming inside they might be his NEW BEST FREN!!!

 

[Atemas]

Sorry another brag . I’m sitting in the garden. Red is laying on the patio enjoying the sun . The little dog at the bottom of the garden is snarling at the fence. Red is just ignoring it . I am SO proud of her

 

[Stacia]

Sorry another brag . I’m sitting in the garden. Red is laying on the patio enjoying the sun . The little dog at the bottom of the garden is snarling at the fence. Red is just ignoring it . I am SO proud of her

That is something to be very pleased about, well done Red and you

 

[Cath]

Great work Red

 

[Loraseal]

Well done Red
I can only dream of writing a "Brag Thread" comment about Hunter..........

 

[Joy]

Brilliant - Red and you @Atemas

 

[Candy]

GoodGirlRed!

 

[Selina27]

Well done Red and @Atemas

 

[Lab_adore]

Well done Red
I can only dream of writing a "Brag Thread" comment about Hunter..........

Yep

 

[Shamas mom]

Shamas ignored Tiko for the first time ever. we had him out whilst we BBQ'd and I heard the next door open...I started crooning "good boy, be a good boy" at Shamas, and leaned down to be ready with a hand on his collar. He had a dental bone at the time, and put all of his excitement into the bone, rather than lunging at the fence when Tiko barked at him.

 

[Atemas]

Shamas ignored Tiko for the first time ever.

It’s so exciting when training pays off and so worth all the time and commitment put into it. It’s makes what was a stressful experience into something so satisfying and best all round for everyone.