Recent content by Suziewashernameo

she is a walker coon mix. Im not sure what else, some sort of hunting dog I think . Thanks. I love her! The middle one is the muttiest mutt ever. I have no idea what he is. I had a handful of treats to entice the sitting :)

Suzie Sue again once more The three: Sue, Snickers (Sis's), Cassie (Uncle/Aunt's)

WOW Thats all I can say. It is already better. Within 20 minutes she had figured out the new game and was completely ignoring treats in my hand, on the table, and on the floor until I told her it was "ok" to eat them. I know thats super fast, but I was so astonished that it was working so...

Hello all I'm not sure if anyone remembers, but my dog Suzie (with some clicker training, lots of treats and some luck) now plays with a ball inside for a few minutes, (outside is still too many distractions, for now) which is a HUGE improvement over completely ignoring toys like before...

When living in Oklahoma, I never was taught to say sir or ma'am. When I moved to Louisiana, I was in the principal's office the first day of 5th grade because I was disrespectful to the teacher for not calling her ma'am (I believe I just told her yes to a question she asked me). Now, it sticks...

I recently began using a C/T when Susie noses her ball. She learned very quickly what I want and how to get the treat. Everything is going well and is beginning to shape into (hopefully) retrieving/fetch for fun and exercise. My question is when I am not actively contucting formal training, and...

Thanks for the advice. Ill keep on keeping on! And leave it sounds like a brilliant idea!

I recently adopted a Walker Coon Hound from a local shelter. I was told that she is about 3 or so, and is wonderful in almost every way. She sits, downs, and comes when told (her recalls are a little shaky when lots of distractions are around, but good with nothing to make her ADD). I keep her...