Hi Nancy ,

Looking forward to your response to my personal e mail. If it is time to move on thats a ok just need to know that!
Thanks,
BH

Posted by BH
August 16, 2005 08:52 PM

Hi BH-
Thanks for writing. I do have a blog in the works that features your product. A relative of mine has been using your fish oils in her dogs food with positive results and I just wanted to wait a bit more so I could report more accurately. Anyone out there put Omega Fish Oils on their dog's food?
If any else wants to send me product samples to review please do!
The new Dyson Vacuum would be nice!
-Nancy

Posted by Nancy Freedman-Smith
August 16, 2005 09:20 PM

Hi Nancy,
I have been using Omega-3 Fish Oil on my dogs food for about 6 months. He had a skin irritation/ infection when I started using it. The skin problem has gone away, but I don't know if there is a connection or not. His coat and skin do seem to be nicer though.
Jo

Posted by Jo
August 17, 2005 07:28 AM

Thanks Jo!

Hey Lurkers? Got a training question? Ever wonder why your dog does a peculiar
thing? Know of an upcoming dog event you would like to share. This is the place!
-Nancy

Posted by Nancy Freedman-Smith
August 17, 2005 07:46 AM

Hi Nancy,
Do you happen to know the price of Camp Buster for the fall fun weekend getaway? I don't see the price on their website. Second, how do I get my 8 month old golden to stop jumping on people when they come in the house?!?!?!? I've tried everything, believe me!

Posted by Terri
August 17, 2005 08:28 AM

Hi Nancy, Figured I would reach out to some of your readers and see if anyone is interested in starting a boxer play group? This wonderful breed is outcasted in other groups for being so outgoing, so if anyone would like to help me form one of my own I'd be very greatful.

Posted by Kim
August 17, 2005 09:11 AM

Hi Terri,
Remember if we let our dogs practice unwanted behaviors they will get very good at them. From this minute forward do not allow anyone, including yourself to touch your dog unless he is sitting. Practice sit and sit stay on leash both with and without guests. Instead calmly walk away for a very brief time and return only when the dog is calm. I use a NRM (no reward marker-"too bad" as I walk away from an excited dog.)These very brief time-outs can be extremely helpful in helping your dog learn self-control.
Your dog needs to learn that calm behavior brings people and wild behavior sends them away. Have family members help you practice stay before you add the excitement of a new person the dog hasn't seen in a while. It is also a good idea to ask your guests to come in with a treat (you can leave them in your mailbox or taped on the door), and have the dog sit for the cookie.
If you know ahead of time that people are coming over, it is always a good idea to make extra time for aerobic exercise well before they arrive. Tired dogs are much less excitable.
Tip***Dogs like to say hello to people by getting close to our faces. Once the dog is sitting, bend over and say hi! You can also step on the dogs leash so you do not get a broken nose!!!
Dog training rule # 1
Behavior that is rewarded is likely to be repeated. therefor-don't reward your dog for jumping by touching him, even if it is to push him away, instead, turn sideways, and catch your dogs being good. If you use a clicker, click often when your dog offers sit, click for four on the floor and jackpot sits after a jump.
Camp Buster's director will post the prices.

Posted by Nancy Freedman-Smith
August 17, 2005 10:47 AM

Re: CAMP BUSTER QUESTIONS!
THere is still space available at Camp Buster !! The ALL INCLUSIVE price ( most of which is tax deductible!) is $250 p.p/ $350 per couple. Includes all activities, seminars, Hospitality Bag, Room and Board- 5 INCREDIBLE meals ( dogs bring their own please!) Max of 2 dogs per person. Schedule includes: Rally-O, Intro to Agility, Basic Obedience, Barks and Crafts, Freestyle, CGC testing, Tellington TOuch seminar, Animal Communication, Waterfront Activities and Sports, costume contest, talent contest,and that's only some of the great things your dog ( and you) can do at Camp Buster. Call 207-774-1552 to register/info! Hope to see you all there Sept.30-Oct.2 ,2005!!

Posted by Brenda Fountain
August 17, 2005 11:56 AM

RE: Fish Oil & Terri's Jumping Dog

1. Fish Oil
I feed my dogs raw and the protein they eat includes fish once or twice a week (mostly catfish and mackeral). Daily they get a fish oil capsule, but I do not know the specifics of the brand as it is the one sold at Costco. My dogs are white and so I cannot see results in terms of a shiney coat but the feel and texture of their coats is extremely soft and silky.

I have a senior cat (approaching 16 y.o.) since I started adding a fish oil capsule to his food I have seen changes in him too. The fur of older cats gets very scruffy and his is once again silky. Also, his digestion has improved which has stopped alot of the vomiting that old age cats are prone to do.

2. Jumping Dog
I second everything that Nancy said, especially the standing on the leash - making sure that you only allow the dog enought leash from neck to front paws - more than that he will still be able to get the front paws off the ground.

In addition, I thought that I would share a few more suggestions.

If the dog is in the habit of charging at the door and jumping on you when you arrive home, keep a small container of treats or a small squeaky toy outside the door.

When you begin to open the door throw past the dog a handful of treats or squeak the toy and throw that past him/her, that should slow him down.

This will give you a chance to get in the house, put your stuff down and be prepared to deal with the jumping with whichever technique you are using.

Most people can recognize their dog's body language and the look on their face when they are thinking of jumping. When you see that happening do not wait for the dog to get his/her paws on your body, turn your back and quickly walk away.

Continue to move & keep your back to dog - just out of reach of them putting their paws on your back.

Use your peripheral vision to watch the dog's behavior cause at some point the dog will become confused and/or bored and will stop following you.

When you see this happening turn back to the dog with a "good dog, good off" If you have a treat with you, throw it to the dog along with your praise. Eating the treat will keep him occupied so that you can get to him and get a hand on the collar and one on the hips, encourage a sit and give lots more chest pets and treats.

Jumping dogs can become hand shy because we constantly grab their collar. They become very savvy and develop body moves that keeps them out of hand reach and makes extinguishing jumping harder.

Having a dog wear a drag line (only while you are home) is a useful tool for a savvy dog. It is the equivalent of having the dog on leash all the time. It is what you would use (same as a leash) to shape a sit and correct a jump.

You can make a drag line by buying an inexpensive leash and cutting it off by the dogs front paws. Tie a knot in the end. When completed it should just touch the ground by the front paws. It should not drag on the ground. The dog wears it all the time while you are home.

If your dog is a chewer then you need to use something more durable like a light chain (key word - "light").

Measure the distance from the dog's collar to his/her ankles. Buy a light link choke collar of that length and also a two headed dog leash clasp (might have to go to hardware store for that)

Use the 2 headed clasp to attach the light chain to the dog's collar and that will be your drag line for a chewer. It should not drag on the ground

Good luck

Sandi
Pet Improvement
California

Posted by Sandi
August 17, 2005 01:51 PM

Thank you Nancy, Sandi and Brenda! Sadie and I did go to a clicker training class with Nancy when Sadie was about 4 months old. She was able to accomplish sit, stay, leave it and heel but never really understood the "no jump" or "down" portion of the class. Most likely my fault and my family's ... not hers. She's a definite "people" dog and wants to be near us all the time and prefers human play time rather than dog play time. She's extremely happy to have people visit but most of my family that come to visit are not "dog" people and get extremely nervous when she wants to come see them! I ask them not to touch her and to tell her to sit before patting her.

She definitely has developed body moves that keeps her out of hand reach. I will try the drag line approach and most definitely the NRM "too bad" method.

I'm thinking of bringing her to Camp Buster where I'm sure I can get lots of help from others. Again, thank you all!

Posted by Terri
August 18, 2005 08:08 AM

Hi Terri,

Sorry I called Sadie a He! I didn't recognize your email. address. (Hi Sadie!)

Posted by Nancy Freedman-Smith
August 18, 2005 08:33 AM

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