Comments on: The joys of helping a “problem” dog http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/ obsessed with dogs Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:27:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Oh My Dog! » On dogs, fear, and parties http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-1835 Oh My Dog! » On dogs, fear, and parties Mon, 18 Oct 2010 10:57:48 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-1835 [...] I’ve written about Lucas’ fear issues before, but I didn’t write about his behavior at [...] [...] I’ve written about Lucas’ fear issues before, but I didn’t write about his behavior at [...]

]]> By: Maggie http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-325 Maggie Fri, 19 Feb 2010 01:09:42 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-325 Identifying the triggers is such a huge step in the right direction! Good for you for working so hard to help Didy. Definitely keep me posted on the progress! I love hearing such wonderful stories of other "problem" dogs who have been helped by fabulous people like you! Identifying the triggers is such a huge step in the right direction! Good for you for working so hard to help Didy. Definitely keep me posted on the progress! I love hearing such wonderful stories of other “problem” dogs who have been helped by fabulous people like you!

]]> By: Holly http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-324 Holly Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:29:37 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-324 Loved this blog! I too have a "problem" dog, a two year old spaniel who was abused and abandoned and ended up at the shelter. We're only six months into the process, and I identify with all of this. His triggers include bikes, small children, any noise, cars, most adults who aren't myself, and large dogs. It's a long list, but we're making progress. I agree that working at home is almost essential to the process. I know Didy wouldn't be where he was without the constant contact that I have with him, and the time I've had to identify his triggers and how to gently work him through them. Thanks for the inspiring story! Loved this blog! I too have a “problem” dog, a two year old spaniel who was abused and abandoned and ended up at the shelter. We’re only six months into the process, and I identify with all of this. His triggers include bikes, small children, any noise, cars, most adults who aren’t myself, and large dogs. It’s a long list, but we’re making progress.

I agree that working at home is almost essential to the process. I know Didy wouldn’t be where he was without the constant contact that I have with him, and the time I’ve had to identify his triggers and how to gently work him through them.

Thanks for the inspiring story!

]]> By: Oh My Dog! » Blog Archive » Playing “find it” and Lucas’ confidence conundrum http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-296 Oh My Dog! » Blog Archive » Playing “find it” and Lucas’ confidence conundrum Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:12:00 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-296 [...] where Lucas’ confidence issues come in: He finds the toy many, many times. However, he will only extract the toy from its hiding [...] [...] where Lucas’ confidence issues come in: He finds the toy many, many times. However, he will only extract the toy from its hiding [...]

]]> By: Oh My Dog! » Blog Archive » 2009 Highlights and 2010 Excitement! http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-250 Oh My Dog! » Blog Archive » 2009 Highlights and 2010 Excitement! Wed, 06 Jan 2010 22:42:03 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-250 [...] my darling “problem” dog, passed his CGC test. This was an extremely proud moment. A tear may have been [...] [...] my darling “problem” dog, passed his CGC test. This was an extremely proud moment. A tear may have been [...]

]]> By: Jeree http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-228 Jeree Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:29:09 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-228 Awww....you guys have come a long way with Lucas! Congrats on your patience and commitment to working with the little (big) guy. Awww….you guys have come a long way with Lucas! Congrats on your patience and commitment to working with the little (big) guy.

]]> By: Adam http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-225 Adam Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:58:10 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-225 Thanks for sharing. It's probably possible to consider Moxie a "problem" dog, for some of the same reasons. He has a passion for barking at other dogs or people, for no apparent reason; and he's a little neurotic with the licking, and super selfish with attention. We should get him into obedience school, but with both of us commuting a good distance & time, and with a toddler on his own schedule, it's hard to imagine having time at a reasonable hour to take him somewhere. We're basically on a tight schedule from 5:30am to 7:30pm... One day! :) Thanks for sharing. It’s probably possible to consider Moxie a “problem” dog, for some of the same reasons. He has a passion for barking at other dogs or people, for no apparent reason; and he’s a little neurotic with the licking, and super selfish with attention. We should get him into obedience school, but with both of us commuting a good distance & time, and with a toddler on his own schedule, it’s hard to imagine having time at a reasonable hour to take him somewhere. We’re basically on a tight schedule from 5:30am to 7:30pm… One day! :)

]]> By: Matt M. http://ohmydogblog.com/2009/12/problem-dogs/#comment-220 Matt M. Wed, 09 Dec 2009 16:19:26 +0000 http://ohmydogblog.com/?p=696#comment-220 One of my all time favorite activities is when Lucas lays on the floor at mom's house, and I'm able to lay down and put my head on his belly, or give him a muzzle nuzzle. To say Lucas is a completely different dog is an understatement. Like Emmett, you two have made him much more than just a dog. Now, if he can just promise not to eat Lucy... One of my all time favorite activities is when Lucas lays on the floor at mom’s house, and I’m able to lay down and put my head on his belly, or give him a muzzle nuzzle. To say Lucas is a completely different dog is an understatement. Like Emmett, you two have made him much more than just a dog. Now, if he can just promise not to eat Lucy…

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