Comments for Dog Secrets» David Ryan CCAB – Pet Behaviour Counselling http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk David Ryan CCAB Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:57 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Why won’t dominance die? by Howard Cobbhttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/why-wont-dominance-die/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Howard Cobb Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:00:57 +0000 http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=235#comment-49 This is a superb article, and should be compulsary reading for all dog owners. We have a gorgeous, loving German Shepherd of 14 months who does need some work to control her chase habits, and her under socialisation (we got her at 5 months) and by chance I found Davids article on how to stop it.That article, combined with this one describes exactly how she behaves, and debunks the romantic anthropomorphism myth of being a pack member seeking dominance etc.... How true is the notion of memes - the whole are of "public" scientific reporting seems to be predicated on convenient and easy fiction.The notion that our dog seeks power/dominance is absurd to anyone who knows her. She is a very shy/nervous dog who seeks love, security, affection and loves to explore and play games. She needs to "belong" to a group and needs excitement in her life as we all do - there is no need to anthropomorphise this behaviour at all. Even if it were true! Howard This is a superb article, and should be compulsary reading for all dog owners. We have a gorgeous, loving German Shepherd of 14 months who does need some work to control her chase habits, and her under socialisation (we got her at 5 months) and by chance I found Davids article on how to stop it.

That article, combined with this one describes exactly how she behaves, and debunks the romantic anthropomorphism myth of being a pack member seeking dominance etc…. How true is the notion of memes – the whole are of “public” scientific reporting seems to be predicated on convenient and easy fiction.

The notion that our dog seeks power/dominance is absurd to anyone who knows her. She is a very shy/nervous dog who seeks love, security, affection and loves to explore and play games. She needs to “belong” to a group and needs excitement in her life as we all do – there is no need to anthropomorphise this behaviour at all. Even if it were true! Howard

]]> Comment on How do I stop my dog chasing? by Nikkihttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-chasing/comment-page-1/#comment-46 Nikki Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:28:26 +0000 http://wptest.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=65#comment-46 This is very interesting. I got my dog from a rescue centre about 5 months ago, just before his 3rd birthday. He's probably Lab x B.Collie x Greyhound. He chases everything, Wild Boar (we live in France), Deer, Goats, Sheep, cars. He very quickly runs across a field, over the fence, across the next field & on & on into the distance. He loves it & nothing will distract him. I was advised by the rescue centre to try an electric shock collar. It doesn't work!!! Having read the article I now know why. I bought a Halti which gives me far better control over him & I no longer get pulled over (or have to let go so I don't get pulled over). So I keep him on the lead when we are near Sheep. That wasn't good enough today, he saw the Sheep in the distance & shot off, totally ignored all my yelling & zapping. Fortunately he wears a muzzle so can't harm anything. I'm going to have to do a lot more playing to stop his chasing or just keep him on the lead as there is always a scent for him to pick up & flush out a victim to chase. This is very interesting. I got my dog from a rescue centre about 5 months ago, just before his 3rd birthday. He’s probably Lab x B.Collie x Greyhound. He chases everything, Wild Boar (we live in France), Deer, Goats, Sheep, cars. He very quickly runs across a field, over the fence, across the next field & on & on into the distance. He loves it & nothing will distract him. I was advised by the rescue centre to try an electric shock collar. It doesn’t work!!! Having read the article I now know why. I bought a Halti which gives me far better control over him & I no longer get pulled over (or have to let go so I don’t get pulled over). So I keep him on the lead when we are near Sheep. That wasn’t good enough today, he saw the Sheep in the distance & shot off, totally ignored all my yelling & zapping. Fortunately he wears a muzzle so can’t harm anything. I’m going to have to do a lot more playing to stop his chasing or just keep him on the lead as there is always a scent for him to pick up & flush out a victim to chase.

]]> Comment on How do I stop my dog chasing? by Johttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-chasing/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Jo Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:34:38 +0000 http://wptest.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=65#comment-44 My year old JRT X has chased rabbits but recently caught a couple and has been obsessively searching for them on walks ever since. She even jumped a fence to get at one which she has never tried before. At that point I had totally lost control over her so naturally I am concerned. What I have read here makes perfect sense and I will be practising the technique on every walk from now on. It seems like a very workable strategy. Many thanks for publishing this advice. My year old JRT X has chased rabbits but recently caught a couple and has been obsessively searching for them on walks ever since. She even jumped a fence to get at one which she has never tried before. At that point I had totally lost control over her so naturally I am concerned.
What I have read here makes perfect sense and I will be practising the technique on every walk from now on. It seems like a very workable strategy.
Many thanks for publishing this advice.

]]> Comment on How do I stop my dog chasing? by GSD ownerhttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-chasing/comment-page-1/#comment-43 GSD owner Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:41:35 +0000 http://wptest.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=65#comment-43 Brilliant article. Pulling my hair out with my GSD but am going to try this, will let you know how it goes Brilliant article.
Pulling my hair out with my GSD but am going to try this, will let you know how it goes

]]> Comment on Dangerous Dogs Act – Is it working? by fiona gordonhttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/dangerous-dogs-act-is-it-working/comment-page-1/#comment-42 fiona gordon Thu, 18 Feb 2010 08:00:04 +0000 http://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=223#comment-42 I think that better control is needed to prevent certain breeds of dogs getting in the wrong hands. Time and time again the same people are getting dog after dog and ruining it. It is not the dogs fault it is the owner. I know of several people who are not fit to have a cuddly toy dog never mind a pit bull or whatever. More control and random checking of certain people who are known for keeping these dogs.They get caught with a dangerous dog they get it taken away they just promptly go and get another. Training for these people on dog care is another option. The poor poor dogs are made to be tough and up for a fight by the idiot owners. All dogs can be dangerous with rough treatment. I think that better control is needed to prevent certain breeds of dogs getting in the wrong hands. Time and time again the same people are getting dog after dog and ruining it. It is not the dogs fault it is the owner. I know of several people who are not fit to have a cuddly toy dog never mind a pit bull or whatever.
More control and random checking of certain people who are known for keeping these dogs.They get caught with a dangerous dog they get it taken away they just promptly go and get another.
Training for these people on dog care is another option.
The poor poor dogs are made to be tough and up for a fight by the idiot owners. All dogs can be dangerous with rough treatment.

]]> Comment on Why won’t my dog come back? by Margarethttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/why-wont-my-dog-come-back/comment-page-1/#comment-32 Margaret Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:09:15 +0000 http://wptest.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=73#comment-32 Thank you SO much for these excellent suggestions, they make complete sense. I can't wait to start on some of your ideas, especially the hide and seek games.Margaret +one very excitable and distractable labrador Thank you SO much for these excellent suggestions, they make complete sense. I can’t wait to start on some of your ideas, especially the hide and seek games.

Margaret +one very excitable and distractable labrador

]]> Comment on How do I stop my dog chasing? by Sherry bueckmanhttp://www.dog-secrets.co.uk/how-do-i-stop-my-dog-chasing/comment-page-1/#comment-27 Sherry bueckman Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:40:29 +0000 http://wptest.dog-secrets.co.uk/?p=65#comment-27 Very interesting, using what nature gave the dog to get desired behavior. Very interesting, using what nature gave the dog to get desired behavior.

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