Giz/Emma and everyones pets on the board

She puked up 2 stones a little bigger than boulion cubes.

Shes ok!

 

Or carry a spray bottle (clean windex bottle) and get her when she tries to pick them up? I have also heard of shaking a tin can with coins in it really loud to stop, distract, and correct them?

 

Ive tried all that unfortunately. She loves being sprayed with water, tried the coins in a metal can, bowed to me with her tail wagging. She listens with a stern NO! But sometimes doesn't. I dont ever smack, I fear it would lead to aggression, but its something I have not tried ( peta watching with a drone, child services, etc)

 

I fed her again since she threw up, now she's in bed. I dont know how some of you do it with 4+dogs......

DaveGunter

 

Any tips on this? E collar, treats, etc? Thanks!

 

Agreed. Big Blondie still locks her mouth up on my lil ones shoes and clothes (walks around with them all day long), but she immediatly spits out whatever she pilfers if she hears alarm in my voice with a firm command.

 

Maple is great with commands, umm except drop or leave it. Even in the field she would listen. I leash trained her for weeks. Then incorporated the E collar on a very light setting, still on leash for weeks. Finally she went off leash, following commands until I released her. Minimal stimulation needed after she learned that after a beep, she might get lit up. I certainly dont want to confuse her giving a treat in exchange for whatever she is to drop. This may lead to picking more stuff up, so ultimately she gets a treat. I think I will tell her no, followed by a light smack, and after she conforms, then maybe a treat or a good girl. Any suggestions appreciated! It does seem she has changed a little since surgery. Time will tell!

 

I do not know if this will work with a Chessie, but eye contact has worked well for me. When I am close by to mine, I cradle the muzzle and point their face/EYES up to my face. I cannot talk as loud or raise my voice like I used to, I swear they can read lips by now. If you are good with leash training, try a promise keeper or gentle lead? Makes it easy to get their attention and eye contact. I can just see Maple getting all caught up in the moment, playing a game of keep away with the little treasure in her mouth, and down it goes. Cute girl!! But Maple and your wallet don't need any more surgeries either....

 

Sound advice..... will certainly make eye contact and have her look at me when I speak. Another surgery, no!

 

Thats good advice as well. Yes, I do carry treats in my pocket, but we are making it a more regular thing around here! Dont need any more of this stuff happening.

 

Another tough love tactic: At the vet clinic with smart dogs that refused to open the mouth for retreiving objects or giving oral meds, put firm pressure on and behind the back teeth/molars with your hand. They will open their mouth from the mouth being squeezed against the molars. Not the best, but under the right circumstances use it!!

Edit, tip the animals head down for dropping, tip the head up for meds going down.

 

Thanks! I was wondering if there was a secret ninja move!

 

Permanent happy loving 2 year olds

 

I was able to induce vomiting, and everything came up. Puppy boot camp starts up again tomorrow.

 

Another good ninja tip, thanks!

In the field, shes different. No problems at all. I lit her up once when she attempted eating a dead pheasant from another hunter earlier. This behaviour has all started since around the time of the surgery/post surgery. I explained to another member via convo, that she was dehrydrated upon going to the animal hospital, and technically didnt eat by mouth for 3.5 days. I posted a week later how she got aggressive with Saucy, our other dog during feeding time. Its all strange.