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Post by dakota on Apr 4, 2003 11:37:14 GMT -5
I don't have an amstaff but this is not the way I will do it What do you think ? I think this is a possible way of bad ownership. Why? Your dog can allways be attracted to an other male or female and then of you go dog is gone. ¨  |
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on Apr 4, 2003 11:55:47 GMT -5
Hi kim ,
Im not getting your point ?
What do you mean ,what is wrong here ?
john
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Post by dakota on Apr 4, 2003 12:08:15 GMT -5
I think the way of holding the dog on the leash. You can't control it like this i think. just putting your footh on the leash. No?  |
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on Apr 5, 2003 6:13:39 GMT -5
Hi kim , I still don't see the point  I also dont think its a amstaff but a staffbull , but as long as you have your dog under controle ( and the dog looks like he is really interested in his owner) , then its ok. Not every dog wants to fight or doesnt listen. John |
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Post by geminiast on Apr 6, 2003 11:14:55 GMT -5
I do see what you mean.
the person is stepping on the leash and you ar worried the dog may run off.
I do this with my dogs sometimes when I need a free hand. I see in this picture the dog is VERY focused on its owner. I do not see anything wrong with this photo. On the other hand if the dog was trying to get away it would be a different story.
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Post by AmStaffRolex on Apr 7, 2003 12:32:54 GMT -5
Hey everyone!
I was really wondering what the chain's doing around the dogs neck that tight, instead of watching the leash! ;D
I understand Kim, but as John sais, you know your own dog the best..
When you're sure the dog will react at another dog (in a good or bad way) you'll know you'll loose the dog this way..
Greetz, Mo
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Post by dakota on Apr 7, 2003 14:09:25 GMT -5
Well, that is what I meant, but couldn't say in english lol.
Indeed I also find that second "collar" unusefull.
Why is the second one there?
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Post by dakota on Apr 7, 2003 14:12:13 GMT -5
Then my point of being worried was good for 50% if you tell the story of your dogs , i can understand that I took my decision too early. Well we are here to learn, and this one was for me also a little lesson.  |
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Post by dakota on Apr 7, 2003 14:15:56 GMT -5
Other point So if my dog gets lot of training and is focused for 99% or more on me, I do get a better "grip" on what he will do and what he won't. I think this needs practise and well I don't have an amstaff yet so this is why I sometimes see things different. You won't hear me say that practise doesn't make perfect. ;D I still got many things to learn.  |
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on Apr 7, 2003 17:08:37 GMT -5
Welcome back Mo ;-)
And dear kim , when you see a picture like that and wonder about the possible outbreaking of the dog , you must also realize that even if this dog is under controle , the other dogs can break out to them.
But in general , i dont see it as a problem.
When im on the field and bonita wants to go away from me , i just call her and she come back.
Important is that when a dog listens well , knowing that you - the leader - are more interesting for the dog then anything else.
This can only be accomplished when the dog really likes you more then everything.
As you know , one of my secrets is to play alot , i think i play more then the average trainer...but it work really well for me.
john
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Post by AmStaffRolex on Apr 8, 2003 1:02:55 GMT -5
You're absolutly right John!!! Playing is so important, also with training!! The most dogs love nothing more than that, so what better reward can they get?!!  With Rolex, I can train his focussing best with "Rhodi hondenworst" ;D (how do you say that.. Dogmeat?!) And ofcourse Kim, Practise is the magic word! Very often.. for short periods. The dog need to stay focussed and enjoyed instead of bored.. Grtz, Mo |
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Post by Cheyenne Indians AST on Apr 8, 2003 3:45:46 GMT -5
LOL mo ,
dogmeat .... but i know what you mean.
Its a sausage , with meat for dogs ;-)
Whats in a name héj
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