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Jen · « **Reply #40 on:** December 26, 2016, 10:21:36 pm »

Nice story Chip

I'm not that disciplined with my dogs, but they do have to be trained and have good manners. I take them with me all the time where ever I go. So when I get a new dog I take them to obedience classes to keep me and the dogs trained. They have to come back to me when ever I call no matter what ~

Chip Euliss · « **Reply #41 on:** December 26, 2016, 11:26:08 pm »

Sounds like a good plan. I have a friend who has been giving hunting dog training seminars all over the country for several decades. He likes the challenge of educating folks about dog behavior, especially how dogs express themselves, how we (mis)interpret many behaviors, and what people need to do to get the most out of their dogs. His methods are gentle and they focus on getting dogs to do 3 things: 1) come to me, 2) go with me, and 3) stop. He feels those are the basic commands that all dogs need to master to do well in the field and to be safe wherever we may take them. Lots of other commands are useful but most are not necessary for most breeds of hunting dogs. Other than retrieving, that's all the commands (I have different names for them) I teach my dogs. It's formal, I suppose, but pretty simple, just like me

Jen · « **Reply #42 on:** December 26, 2016, 11:44:30 pm »

That would be a very interesting seminar whether you're training for hunting or not. Who might this fellow be?

Chip Euliss · « **Reply #43 on:** December 27, 2016, 10:28:35 am »

Morning Jen. He's Rick Smith. You can find information on his seminars at: http://www.huntsmith.com/

Rick gives the seminars as does his cousin, Ronnie. They are both top notch. There is usually a seminar in California each year but I don't know if it's anywhere close to you. They also have videos available. They give 3 different seminars and the one I described is their foundational seminar. It is the one I outlined in my post. The other two are geared more towards advanced training for competition in field trials or polishing a dog up to be a stellar field dog. All of the Smith seminars are based on the same behavioral building blocks they teach in the foundation seminar.

People who take the seminar also take their dog so Rick or Ronnie can tailor advice for a specific dog and the owner. Most of the dogs at the seminars are retrievers and pointers but the techniques work on any breed. I've hosted a couple of Rick's seminars here at my home but haven't the past few years due to an overly busy schedule.

Jen · « **Reply #44 on:** December 27, 2016, 03:07:58 pm »

Thanks Chip! and appreciate the link as well

Jen · « **Reply #45 on:** December 29, 2016, 01:20:44 pm »

Looks like it's a go with my dane, I'm so excited and a little nervous too. Haven't had a giant puppy in the house before. Sunday will be the day to meet and greet our two dogs, if the weather is conducive, snow might keep us from going over the pass.

The owner says that dane is chewing everything in sight, and her favorite thing to chew is TIRES! LOL

iddee · « **Reply #46 on:** December 29, 2016, 05:07:43 pm »

I hope you saved and froze some back bones from your deer this year.You are going to need them. Otherwise, find a local butcher and get some beef bones.

Jen · « **Reply #47 on:** December 29, 2016, 05:38:48 pm »

Didn't save any deer bones this year. Beef knuckles for sure

Riverrat · « **Reply #48 on:** January 01, 2017, 06:15:57 pm »

CONGRATS you wont regret getting the little gal

Jen · « **Reply #49 on:** January 01, 2017, 09:58:15 pm »

Thanks Rrat... we were supposed to get her today but the snow on the pass kept us home, supposed to be snowing for 7 days

Jen · « **Reply #50 on:** January 09, 2017, 01:01:10 am »

She's Here She's Here! She's a 10 month old Great Dane. Piebald and deaf. She's a rescue, the breeders were going to put her to sleep because it's too hard to find homes for deaf dogs. Jen to the rescue.

Her name is Phoebe = fee bee. Titan Goddess of the Moon. Such a loving dog, my heart swells.

Hubby had some trepidation about this crazy idea of Jen's, but she has taken a liking to him, and I do believe the feelings are likewise

Perry · « **Reply #51 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:58:46 am »

That looks....comfortable?

Congrats on your new family member, and good on you for opening your heart.

Wandering Man · « **Reply #52 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:47:28 am »

Congratulations on the new family member!

Bakersdozen · « **Reply #53 on:** January 09, 2017, 10:49:07 am »

Aahhh! Great picture. I think everyone is feeling at home.

neillsayers · « **Reply #54 on:** January 09, 2017, 06:44:41 pm »

Yay for Phoebe!

Michelle · « **Reply #55 on:** January 09, 2017, 07:15:16 pm »

she fits on his lap! Have fun with your new baby!

Riverrat · « **Reply #56 on:** January 09, 2017, 08:01:17 pm »

giant lap dogs love them danes. Congrats on getting her home

Riverrat · « **Reply #57 on:** January 10, 2017, 12:40:22 pm »

Better get use to this

Jen · « **Reply #58 on:** January 10, 2017, 04:24:35 pm »

iddee · « **Reply #59 on:** January 10, 2017, 04:33:54 pm »

Rat, where did the black one come from. Did you let one slip in without telling us, or is that Bam Bam's buddy.?