tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post3710538520035772917..comments2023-10-21T03:29:13.119-07:00Comments on Herbal Connection: Walks, Walks...and More WalksMarionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-38981192734526507542008-02-04T11:14:00.000-08:002008-02-04T11:14:00.000-08:00Alison,I don't mind looking silly; it's the pain t...Alison,<BR/><BR/>I don't mind looking silly; it's the pain those Dogs inflict on my sockets, as they dash here and there!<BR/><BR/>Naomi,<BR/><BR/>I believe it's the terrier in both the dogs; I am not accustomed to terriers. And they definitely have their own minds!<BR/><BR/>Marsha,<BR/><BR/>The collars take a bit of getting used to, both by the handler and the dog. I practice a lot in the backyard with them, especially lately, lol!<BR/><BR/>Sheila,<BR/><BR/>Good to know someone who uses them and understands there is a need for them, in some cases. Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Yes, things have settled down...an offer we accepted appeared last week. Only some conditions remain.<BR/><BR/>Davem,<BR/><BR/>I don't believe I will have to use the prong collars long, the other day I had them both out with only their leather collars and leash and they behaved well. We'll see.<BR/><BR/>PD,<BR/><BR/>There are so many different ways. I'm glad you found a way with your Annie. One of my dogs had the same reaction to the leader, and then made the walk miserable, if I made him come.<BR/><BR/>Thank you all for your good wishes and prayers...they worked quickly; the house sold last week, with a couple of small conditions. Closing date is February 29.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-18208016711154228262008-02-03T14:58:00.000-08:002008-02-03T14:58:00.000-08:00Good luck with selling the house.I am glad you fou...Good luck with selling the house.<BR/><BR/>I am glad you found a way to control your dogs. I tried the gentle leader with my Annie. It worked well. In fact it worked too well. It totally changed her personality when she wore it, causing her to lose any desire she may have had to go for a walk to the point she would just lie down and mope whenever I put it on her. <BR/><BR/>Having Parkinson's Disease, I had to find a different alternative if I was ever going to walk her again. Luckily I found a harness that was guaranteed to work. I was skeptical at first - every harness I had ever used before gave the advantage to the dog. This one however, is designed in such a way that it will start to pull the dogs front legs out from under it when it pulls. Annie loves it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-68525155534786212782008-02-03T00:40:00.000-08:002008-02-03T00:40:00.000-08:00Good luck with selling. The house market here is ...Good luck with selling. The house market here is at a low and we are still trying to sell our house. I had not heard of Prong collars before so I had to google it to see what they looked like. They are a good idea as the last thing you want is the dogs pulling you.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047342243577979820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-86767731456639163992008-01-30T09:38:00.000-08:002008-01-30T09:38:00.000-08:00My granddog is a puller and has one of these. Glad...My granddog is a puller and has one of these. Glad you have found a way to teach these guys who is boss. <BR/><BR/>When we sold the last house, Samantha was no longer with us. I do remember piling her into our little red car and driving around while potential buyers looked at the previous house. Finally, we took to getting in the car and parking up the street and waiting until visitors left. Once you find buyers it will be a great relief to have normalcy back until the closing.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482567840321600439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-31694303600840653622008-01-30T07:40:00.000-08:002008-01-30T07:40:00.000-08:00I am so glad you wrote this post. I have such a h...I am so glad you wrote this post. I have such a hard time with my dog yanking my arm out of my socket. She never seems able to settle down and trying to keep track of her and my daughter frustrates me to the point that I just don't walk her anymore. We do have a big yard, but she enjoys walks so much.Marshamlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604324969370405697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-36067216395912276132008-01-30T06:21:00.000-08:002008-01-30T06:21:00.000-08:00nate and lucky are so adorable. our chewie is one ...nate and lucky are so adorable. <BR/>our chewie is one strong dog, being the petite me, will be pulled by her whenever we go for walks, i've have her running and circling around me and i look so silly to the joggers round my neighborhood! heheGuatyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06697579794514838361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-54794953029592519642008-01-29T13:24:00.000-08:002008-01-29T13:24:00.000-08:00Walking dogs is great exercise Marion. But I know...Walking dogs is great exercise Marion. But I know what you mean, sometimes they can be very strong willed and have minds of their own! I used to have a little Westie like that. Sounds like those special collars did the trick. I'm sure a buyer will appear very soon. Your house is very special. Best of luck Marion.Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13524989873664135095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-53983996712558443322008-01-29T07:59:00.000-08:002008-01-29T07:59:00.000-08:00Jan,That's exactly what I was doing...the first ti...Jan,<BR/><BR/>That's exactly what I was doing...the first time I have ever been able to relax walking both dogs. I would love to see Misty take the lead in her pack...it makes me smile to think of it!<BR/><BR/>The house has only been listed for three days; I am far too impatient for this whole thing to be over with!<BR/><BR/>Barbara,<BR/><BR/>So glad the Leader works for you. Nate accepts it well, when he's by himself. Lucky will not wear it at all...he dislikes anything around his muzzle. It is the competition between the two dogs that leads to the pulling, I think...neither one wants his nose to be behind the other.<BR/><BR/>After this is all over, I doubt I will use the prong collar much...and it also trains the dog not to pull, so I may not need to...but right now, it is a Godsend!<BR/><BR/>I guess Dogs are all different, just like the human species!<BR/><BR/>Jackie,<BR/><BR/>I love how you describe your experience. Total Nightmare...I should have used that as the title to my post, lol!<BR/><BR/>This morning, I got up to see diarrhoea all over the freshly shampooed carpet.This has never happened before, but both Dogs miss Graham and have been out of sorts for the past few days.<BR/><BR/>But, I ask myself, why does this wonderful 'gift' have to happen NOW? I have prospective purchasers coming through in a couple of hours.<BR/><BR/>All I can say is I hope the carpet dries before then. Thankfully, there is little odour, but that could be due to the bottle of perfume I sprayed over the area.<BR/><BR/>This morning, I am thinking seriously about the "Spa" for these dogs, during this time. There is so much excitement around here for them, which they are not used to.Marionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00607220451457829777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-83704381437151449172008-01-29T05:48:00.000-08:002008-01-29T05:48:00.000-08:00Reminds me of the time I had 3 dogs and 2 cats to ...Reminds me of the time I had 3 dogs and 2 cats to look after when the realtor sold my home. Total nightmare.<BR/><BR/>Glad you are able to control the dogs and enjoy your walks. <BR/><BR/>Heard the Gentle Leader a very good option with unruly dogs (like mine have always been).Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400551733221594392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-86119309917056497312008-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:002008-01-28T17:34:00.000-08:00We've had very good luck with a Gentle Leader, whi...We've had very good luck with a Gentle Leader, which is a halter type lead, and actually turns the dog's head when you tug on the leash. This breaks his focus on whatever he's moving toward. We have a 90-lb dog, and I have no trouble controlling him with a Gentle Leader, even with arthritis in my shoulders. But with any choke type collar, he chokes himself. Haven't tried a prong type, but there's no need to with the GL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18435846.post-7158673772528815122008-01-28T16:41:00.000-08:002008-01-28T16:41:00.000-08:00Walking dogs and daydreaming. I can't think of two...Walking dogs and daydreaming. I can't think of two more enjoyable activities. Misty my alpha Poodle sets the pace for my four, a brisk but ladylike pace and the rest fall in beside her. It's so precious to see them follow her lead.<BR/><BR/>It's great to see you enjoying yourself in what could be an inconvenient situation.Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07145008534811435024noreply@blogger.com