Family's First Puppy......... - Exclusively Setters2024-03-29T12:45:33Zhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/forum/topics/family-s-first-puppy?commentId=865021%3AComment%3A1080070&feed=yes&xn_auth=noRolling around on the floor l…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-26:865021:Comment:10807292013-02-26T01:27:33.091ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>Rolling around on the floor laughing!!!</p>
<p>Rolling around on the floor laughing!!!</p> All my Setters are surface su…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-26:865021:Comment:10806632013-02-26T00:10:56.342ZPippa Wheaterhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/PippaWheater
<p>All my Setters are surface surfers Bronte our 4yr old has had everything going she's quite partial to my beef stroganoff and the topping of lasgne. One day not so long back she ate all the raw chicken my husband had chopped and placed in the frying pan at the back of the stove ready to fry off for a curry covering it with a tea towel. This is no ordinary frying pan the sides are about 3" in height and has a heavy cooper bottom and very wide. He left the kitchen to do something had been gone…</p>
<p>All my Setters are surface surfers Bronte our 4yr old has had everything going she's quite partial to my beef stroganoff and the topping of lasgne. One day not so long back she ate all the raw chicken my husband had chopped and placed in the frying pan at the back of the stove ready to fry off for a curry covering it with a tea towel. This is no ordinary frying pan the sides are about 3" in height and has a heavy cooper bottom and very wide. He left the kitchen to do something had been gone about 20 minutes he shouted me and asked whether I had put the chicken in the fridge as he had been gone for longer than he thought. I hadn't touched it. Every single piece of diced chicken had been eaten and the tea towel had hardly moved ??? 6 chicken breasts I was not amused.</p>
<p>Our boy puppy Oscar has her genes as he has done similar goodness how he manages their not even 6 months yet !!! Yesterday I had a bit of a boob and burnt my homemade curry anyway I did my best to rescue it and did an ok job checking everything by placing on a chopping board. Well silly boy thought it would be nice to eat all the burnt pieces of chicken and of course any of the onions, chillis, ginger by jumping up and helping himself with me stood right next to it I turned away slightly and it was gone. I then tried scraping it into the bin and he shoved his nose straight in and gobbled most of it out of the bin right in front of me the cheeky boy. He is so quick I should have called him Flash not Oscar.</p>
<p>Setters seem to have a neck that stretches like a hoover hose and a tongue of a griaffe !!!!</p>
<p>Thing is you can never be mad at them for long as they look at you with those big eyes..........</p> No advice, Paul, as i've not…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10808802013-02-25T21:51:24.844ZJames Doranhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/JAMESDORAN
<p>No advice, Paul, as i've not had a puppy before either. Just best wishes for a great life with Ronnie.</p>
<p>No advice, Paul, as i've not had a puppy before either. Just best wishes for a great life with Ronnie.</p> Clicker training didn't work…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10806392013-02-25T18:59:32.764ZHoward Glansfieldhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/HowardGlansfield
<p>Clicker training didn't work for me,I found it easier to use a command and it didn't help that the dog ate the clicker!</p>
<p>Clicker training didn't work for me,I found it easier to use a command and it didn't help that the dog ate the clicker!</p> What I do is if he gets too f…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10806882013-02-25T12:21:26.308ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>What I do is if he gets too far ahead is pick up the lead when he's not looking, use the command "Come" and walk in the opposite direction. If he doesn't respond, shorten the lead, change direction. Keep doing this until he is close and then make him come and sit in front of you. The exercise is over when he's looking at you and ready for the next command. It does work. Try it in a small enclosed space like a tennis court. She'll soon get the idea.</p>
<p>What I do is if he gets too far ahead is pick up the lead when he's not looking, use the command "Come" and walk in the opposite direction. If he doesn't respond, shorten the lead, change direction. Keep doing this until he is close and then make him come and sit in front of you. The exercise is over when he's looking at you and ready for the next command. It does work. Try it in a small enclosed space like a tennis court. She'll soon get the idea.</p> I totally agree. He has to k…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10804562013-02-25T12:16:23.565ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>I totally agree. He has to know you mean it and you'll have no problems. You shouldn't need to shout at him if he knows your the boss. I read somewhere that it all starts in the home. If there are no ground rules or boundaries on home soil then you can't expect him to behave when he's out and about.</p>
<p>I stopped using treats about six months ago and he listens now and responds to verbal praise. I carry a small toy in my pocket for a quick game as a reward. Clicker training did work…</p>
<p>I totally agree. He has to know you mean it and you'll have no problems. You shouldn't need to shout at him if he knows your the boss. I read somewhere that it all starts in the home. If there are no ground rules or boundaries on home soil then you can't expect him to behave when he's out and about.</p>
<p>I stopped using treats about six months ago and he listens now and responds to verbal praise. I carry a small toy in my pocket for a quick game as a reward. Clicker training did work for me though. </p> Wow! We're all loving this "…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10805252013-02-25T11:29:44.897ZCynthia Bhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/CynthiaB
<p>Wow! We're all loving this "new puppy" question, aren't we?</p>
<p>Mine have all recalled on the spot, even when they've sneaked out the front door.</p>
<p>Keys: Be absolutely over the moon with delight when they come back to your call, no matter how mad you are. Be hopping from one foot to the other with pride and pleasure. (You can mutter insults under your breath in a sweet tone of voice.)</p>
<p>NEVER call them unless you intend to enforce it. If you have to climb a fence in your…</p>
<p>Wow! We're all loving this "new puppy" question, aren't we?</p>
<p>Mine have all recalled on the spot, even when they've sneaked out the front door.</p>
<p>Keys: Be absolutely over the moon with delight when they come back to your call, no matter how mad you are. Be hopping from one foot to the other with pride and pleasure. (You can mutter insults under your breath in a sweet tone of voice.)</p>
<p>NEVER call them unless you intend to enforce it. If you have to climb a fence in your Sunday clothes and run through somebody's flower beds, do so. If you blow your credibility with a Setter by giving a command and then caving, you're done.</p>
<p>I don't treat train. I once parked beside a busy 4-lane highway and crossed it on foot to visit an antique store. My setter tore the screen out of the truck canopy window and jumped out (who would ever have thought???), wanting to join me. I gave the "down" signal (it was too noisy for him to hear me), and after some wavering, he lay down. I was able to cross the highway and grab him. HE KNEW I DIDN'T HAVE ANY TREATS. My trainer taught me this--for this very reason--and I will ever be grateful. </p> Doesn't work for me - I'd nee…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10804552013-02-25T11:24:38.857ZTrish Haillhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/TrishHaill
<p>Doesn't work for me - I'd need a line 1/2 mile long! :0)</p>
<p>Doesn't work for me - I'd need a line 1/2 mile long! :0)</p> I would try ditching a retrac…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10805822013-02-25T11:21:29.948ZLesley Gilkshttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/LesleyGilks
<p>I would try ditching a retractable lead (if you use one), and try long line training. I've got a 10m and 15m lead. Put it on the collar and let it trail so you have control but she has freedom. I found it really worked for Rigsby and his recall is very good. </p>
<p>I would try ditching a retractable lead (if you use one), and try long line training. I've got a 10m and 15m lead. Put it on the collar and let it trail so you have control but she has freedom. I found it really worked for Rigsby and his recall is very good. </p> I totally agree about not cha…tag:irishsetters.ning.com,2013-02-25:865021:Comment:10805812013-02-25T10:12:58.512ZChristine Pullenhttps://irishsetters.ning.com/profile/ChristinePullen
<p>I totally agree about not changing the food at first but of course you always get the pupy (mine!) who has been weaned on raw, much to my delight as the others have it, only to find that apparently it is the worst thing EVER when you get them home!!! Had lots of problems feeding George, now 8 months, and it's exactly as you say Trish, one day it's the best thing ever and the next day it's rubbish!! Feeding can be a challenge with some irish!</p>
<p>I totally agree about not changing the food at first but of course you always get the pupy (mine!) who has been weaned on raw, much to my delight as the others have it, only to find that apparently it is the worst thing EVER when you get them home!!! Had lots of problems feeding George, now 8 months, and it's exactly as you say Trish, one day it's the best thing ever and the next day it's rubbish!! Feeding can be a challenge with some irish!</p>