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by magnoliasouth
Mon Mar 17, 2014 2:27 pm
Forum: The Books
Topic: Suggestions on new puppy books?
Replies: 5
Views: 20327

Suggestions on new puppy books?

Hi all! I'm looking for suggestions on positive new puppy books, in addition to Ms. Stillwell's excellent ones. I have always loved her and her methods and I used to be a Monks fan and thank goodness I have seen the error of those ways. It may be important to note this as well. My daughter has recen...
by magnoliasouth
Fri May 10, 2013 3:20 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: New dog won't sit, attention span thing?
Replies: 12
Views: 5053

Re: New dog won't sit, attention span thing?

When she sits naturally, mark it, and give a big old jackpot treat of whatever she does like, just toss it on the ground. Chicken, cheese, a lot of something really great, so she'll think to herself, this is awesome, I need to do this more often! After capturing a few times then add the cue, then s...
by magnoliasouth
Fri May 10, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: New dog won't sit, attention span thing?
Replies: 12
Views: 5053

New dog won't sit, attention span thing?

Hi there! I've been a long time member/lurker, but have only posted a couple of times. :) Let me first explain the background, so you can get a sense of her personality to help me figure out what to do. We adopted a dog the other day. She is a border collie mix, which we named Mia. She is very smart...