Bailey and Friends

Hey Sus,

crazy day today, not much time but a couple thoughts:
does Bob pick Bailey up the same way you do or does he approach from a different anlge, side, etc?

We taught Zoe to like being picked up with a clicker and lots of, you know, what else right, chicken of course.

fast action treats (think jackpot) to prime her up and to short circuit her brain while she is on the floor, Bob picks her up the same way you do and you click and shove more chicken in her mouth while loudly praising, he holds her only for a few seconds then puts her down, watch her body language and only practice a few pick ups at a time then wait until later. Try to increase the amount of time he holds her bit by bit.

Not sure if I explained all correctly but it did work for us, but we had to reinforece it often.

talk to you tonight:):)

Thanks JoAnne & Addy. Addy he picks her up as I do. I try to get him to talk to her as he starts and continues, but I am only mildly successful.

I'll keep you updated.
Ss

Hi Susan,
Well, Bailey is being very alpha towards Bob. I hope that others have some ideas on how to get that behavior to stop.
Treats is a biggee of course, dogs usually are good with the ones who give them treats, take care of them, etc.
Also, you can't let her continue that behavior, but you need positive reinforcement. I think your ideas are really good.
I'd probably do something like, talk to her, rub her belly or something, pick up, give a treat. Maybe Bob should take her on some walkies when she is back to able to do that. Have him feed her too. Sort of the scenario of "look me big alpha, go kill game, give you food" ROFL

What a pain in the keister though.

hugs,
Sharlene and molly muffin

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look me big alpha, go kill game, give you food"

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I think they must have something in the water in Canada, dont you Sus? Yup for sure it they must, Carrol was from Canada too, of course she later moved but she grew up drinking the stuff:D:D:D:D:D

LOL, Sharlene

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keyboard alert!!!!!!
water all over the desk and keyboard when I read that Addy!!!! ROFL!

My husband thumped his chest a couple times at Molly while saying he was Alpha dog in the house. I was literally on the floor rolling around laughing while ticking Molly (she's ticklish under her front leg pits) while he was doing it too. We both decided he only Thought he was alpha but everyone knew us girls ruled the world!!!

Course that is Not going to help Bailey, who already Knows she rules the world! (shhhhh, we're trying to convince her that it is bob who is king kabob!)

hahahaha,
Sharlene and Molly Muffin

I dont think she's buying that Bob is King Kabob:D:D:D;);)

Wait, are we talking about Sus or Bailey??:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Hey Sus, where the heck are ya?

Oh Addy-----and the others........I'm here. I'm just not feeling good. :( PT is rough. The guy keeps telling me I've aged since the last time I went through this....so it's going to take longer. Boy, if I hadn't been already depressed when I got there, he sure put the cherry on the top! :mad:

I stopped the Rx pain meds and it has messed up my sleeping. Go to bed and I find myself wide awake. Get up and do stuff. Body clock must think springs have sprung!! :eek::confused::(:mad:

Bob does 99% of the Bailey walking already. But...you know....attitude? Giving back what you send out? That's the problem. Today she even growled just a little at me when I went to take her. I think some days she doesn't feel too hot either. She has been on 3 meds and is now down to 2. Another day or so and she'll be down to one. Staples come out on Monday. She looks like a poorly groomed poodle with her little cold butt hanging out all shaved and her tiny little tail with a tiny little ball at the end.

We like to let Bob think he's the King Kabob. Keeps him happy.

Okay....show of hands..........how many are with me to go away for 4 days and nights to someplace sunny and warm where they speak English with an accent..........you know, some place in the Caribbean...?????

I'm achy tonight. Hopefully I sleep. Hugs and more hugs to all.

Little Sus, Susan, woe is me................

*waving hand madly, me, me, me!! Lets go! Warm, sunshine, water, drinks on the beach, brought to us by wonderful people who smile and ask if there is anything else you'd like! Absolutely!

No PT for awhile, you can get in the pool and call it PT. Everyone will comment on how well you are looking and so youthful and full of energy!

Okay, who is now checking out the all inclusive vacation web sites? No not yet?!! Shocking! Lets try again, Sunshine, warm, beach, surf, drinks, beach, warm, repeat endlessly.

Ugh, I just turned to look at the tv to see what that cool music was about. It was some skinny woman in a bathing suit looking about 18 years old and all tanned and toned. grrrrrrrr

Well yes of course, that is the key, that he Thinks him be King Kabob!

Maybe Bailey is having sympathy pains with you and you with her. You can both growl at bob and feel better about the whole situation.

Hugs Susan, I hope you are feeling better soon.

Sharlene and Molly Muffin

Thanks Sharlene...you gave me a giggle. I'm up again tonight. Fortunately I have nothing scheduled for tomorrow which involves the outside world. We were supposed to have 6" of snow and Bob says not looking like that so much anymore.
I took pain meds. I'm beginning to think I'm stopping too early. I think I need to skip a pt on Friday. Give the ol body a little break.
YES!! All inclusive! For sure!! How come I don't see more hands????
-Susan

My hand is up, Me! me ! me!

We're to get BELOW ZERO next week:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

anything but that:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

I'm in the food for a little salsa, Margareta, mariachi band, sun, surf, wind in my hair, grilled fish, yummy good:D:D:D:D:D

shoot, have to run to work, no time because of my nursing duties:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: