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Dear Lord Beverly, first I have to listen to Libby complain about no pool like her southern relatives-I explained that pools aren’t feasible up North. Now how do I explain to her why she can’t have her own indoor fountain????? He looks like he was having a great time. Did he spend time looking at the “fountain” after you shut it off waiting for the water to come back?
Too funny Beverly!
Wow, Dutch has really grown. Looks like he was having a good time.
Carole
12 years ago
Oh my, mark my words—you’ve just created a monster. Now you’ll have to wait in line. Dutch—get out of the bathroom! 🙂
Dutch looks fantastic.
Kelli
12 years ago
Hi Bev, Dutch is looking so good! Don’t you love all of their curiosity with that extra touch of goofy?
Beverly
12 years ago
Lisa, you’re right: after I turned it off, he jumped on the sides and pawed the spray head to entice the water out again. This is not a game I’ll continue to play!
Carole, thank you! He is already 46 pounds, and it seems he gets bigger and more beautiful every day. Did you notice his new “big boy” collar?
Kelli, Dutch’s big bro’ Oso is the biggest sweetie of them all! When I look at the AT pups, and all their cute antics, and amazing performances, I see so much potential in Dutch. I have to assure myself that it’s OK if we don’t pursue agility, etc. He has so much to learn right here at home, even if he just entertains Scott and I. We know we’re going to continue with Obedience, and have finally found a wonderful trainer that has a local reputation like the Dog Whisperer. Our mailman, who is also a friend, has a 1 year old Belgian Malinois whose behavior is amazing. Even the dog is a better trainer than most people! When she visits, she backs off and ignores Dutch when he jumps or runs at her. However, when he finally lays down, she politely approaches Dutch, and licks his face. She repeats this tirelessly while he learns the correct manners for “polite introductions!” I am using the same technique with visitors, who have been asked to ignore Dutch until he sits, then lavish him with attention. If he jumps on them, they are to turn their back on him. It’s not easy – he has become very social, and is accustomed to people gushing over him no matter what he does.
You don’t need to formally compete. Teach him real life skills, like to get you beers from the fridge, the TV remote, warm your feet at the end of the bed, etc. They are very willing to persue any venue that pleases their people (and some of their own choosing :).
Thank you so much for your support, Lisa and Julie – and for making me laugh with your terrific “suggestions” for training!
I already have marveled at his early abilities, and must share his recent demonstration of tracking skill:
As you know, this house is huge, and built like a fortress of brick and stone, with thick plaster walls and solid doors, wide halls & staircases. Last week, our housekeeper’s teenage daughter had to come over while she worked. Dutch, who was in the kitchen, never saw the girl, who remained in the closed library across the central hall. As I passed the library with Dutch to take him out, he alerted, and walked over to the library and started sniffing under the door, even though no sounds were heard from within. He then backed off from the door and started barking at the door – he knew there was someone in there who he had NOT met, because he has never done this with anyone he’s already met, even when they are in closed rooms. It absolutely astounded me. I feel so much safer already, knowing that he is so alert and able to identify a potential intruder in the home! We had a security breach once, and it had taken around 45 minutes to check all four levels of the home. I am sure that Dutch will be able to do this much more efficiently, with a far higher degree of reliability. We’ve been doing “walk-about’s” in the evening with Dutch, taking him to each room in the house, and sitting there while he explores the room, learns all of its scents, and expands his “territory.”
Dear Lord Beverly, first I have to listen to Libby complain about no pool like her southern relatives-I explained that pools aren’t feasible up North. Now how do I explain to her why she can’t have her own indoor fountain????? He looks like he was having a great time. Did he spend time looking at the “fountain” after you shut it off waiting for the water to come back?
Too funny Beverly!
Wow, Dutch has really grown. Looks like he was having a good time.
Oh my, mark my words—you’ve just created a monster. Now you’ll have to wait in line. Dutch—get out of the bathroom! 🙂
Dutch looks fantastic.
Hi Bev, Dutch is looking so good! Don’t you love all of their curiosity with that extra touch of goofy?
Lisa, you’re right: after I turned it off, he jumped on the sides and pawed the spray head to entice the water out again. This is not a game I’ll continue to play!
Carole, thank you! He is already 46 pounds, and it seems he gets bigger and more beautiful every day. Did you notice his new “big boy” collar?
Kelli, Dutch’s big bro’ Oso is the biggest sweetie of them all! When I look at the AT pups, and all their cute antics, and amazing performances, I see so much potential in Dutch. I have to assure myself that it’s OK if we don’t pursue agility, etc. He has so much to learn right here at home, even if he just entertains Scott and I. We know we’re going to continue with Obedience, and have finally found a wonderful trainer that has a local reputation like the Dog Whisperer. Our mailman, who is also a friend, has a 1 year old Belgian Malinois whose behavior is amazing. Even the dog is a better trainer than most people! When she visits, she backs off and ignores Dutch when he jumps or runs at her. However, when he finally lays down, she politely approaches Dutch, and licks his face. She repeats this tirelessly while he learns the correct manners for “polite introductions!” I am using the same technique with visitors, who have been asked to ignore Dutch until he sits, then lavish him with attention. If he jumps on them, they are to turn their back on him. It’s not easy – he has become very social, and is accustomed to people gushing over him no matter what he does.
I noticed his beautiful rolled leather collar, Willa is also sporting one these days.
Beverly you are a good observer and a good student of behavior!
You don’t need to formally compete. Teach him real life skills, like to get you beers from the fridge, the TV remote, warm your feet at the end of the bed, etc. They are very willing to persue any venue that pleases their people (and some of their own choosing :).
LOL well said Lisa!
Thank you so much for your support, Lisa and Julie – and for making me laugh with your terrific “suggestions” for training!
I already have marveled at his early abilities, and must share his recent demonstration of tracking skill:
As you know, this house is huge, and built like a fortress of brick and stone, with thick plaster walls and solid doors, wide halls & staircases. Last week, our housekeeper’s teenage daughter had to come over while she worked. Dutch, who was in the kitchen, never saw the girl, who remained in the closed library across the central hall. As I passed the library with Dutch to take him out, he alerted, and walked over to the library and started sniffing under the door, even though no sounds were heard from within. He then backed off from the door and started barking at the door – he knew there was someone in there who he had NOT met, because he has never done this with anyone he’s already met, even when they are in closed rooms. It absolutely astounded me. I feel so much safer already, knowing that he is so alert and able to identify a potential intruder in the home! We had a security breach once, and it had taken around 45 minutes to check all four levels of the home. I am sure that Dutch will be able to do this much more efficiently, with a far higher degree of reliability. We’ve been doing “walk-about’s” in the evening with Dutch, taking him to each room in the house, and sitting there while he explores the room, learns all of its scents, and expands his “territory.”
That is amazing, I am very proud of him!