Guest starbuck Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Finally got Starbuck to sit on command! (Though she does it in a goofy sort of way.) Now we just need her to sit and stay, and to sit on smooth surfaces like the laminate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beledi Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good girl Starbuck. Quote "Then God sent the Greyhound to live among man and remember. And when the day comes God will call the Greyhound to give Testament, and God will pass judgment on man." Persian Proverb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) YAY!!! That's my gorgeous former foster Oh and now you can tell that trainer 'yep, greyhounds really DO sit' :lol Edited April 28, 2012 by kolarik1 Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest PiagetsMom Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Good job, Starbuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Beautiful! "10" Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brindles Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Nice job! Quote | Rachel | Dewty, Trigger, and Charlotte | Missing Dazzle, Echo, and Julio | Learn what your greyhound's life was like before becoming part of yours!"The only thing better than the cutest kitty in the world is any dog." -Daniel Tosh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starbuck Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) YAY!!! That's my gorgeous former foster Oh and now you can tell that trainer 'yep, greyhounds really DO sit' :lol I know, right? Her last class is on Monday, and I want her to show up and actually sit down; however, I'm not sure she'll do it on the slick floor. I was trying to start teaching it outside today, but uh...well, you can look at the window. Also, your gorgeous former foster destroyed her crate pad last night. >:| And thanks everyone! Edited April 28, 2012 by starbuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BootsyCollins Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Congrats! Quote Christie and Bootsy (Turt McGurt and Gil too) Loving and missing Argos & Likky, forever and ever. ~Old age means realizing you will never own all the dogs you wanted to. ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kolarik1 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) YAY!!! That's my gorgeous former foster Oh and now you can tell that trainer 'yep, greyhounds really DO sit' :lol I know, right? Her last class is on Monday, and I want her to show up and actually sit down; however, I'm not sure she'll do it on the slick floor. I was trying to start teaching it outside today, but uh...well, you can look at the window. Also, your gorgeous former foster destroyed her crate pad last night. >:| And thanks everyone! I tried telling you that she's not innocent! She is the one who took everything out of my bathroom trash can twice and conveniently left it strewn throughout my hallway...and tried eating some of it too :blink: She is the reason I now have a covered bathroom trashcan! My 2 never touched it. Wait til she starts barking at strangers as they walk past your house...she was giving you a honeymoon period the last couple of months Edited April 28, 2012 by kolarik1 Quote Marble, Noah, Eden, Raya (red heeler), Cooper & Trooper (naughty kittens) Missing my bridge angels: Pop, Zelda, Mousey & Carmel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Any particular reason 'why' she has to be able to sit and stay on laminate?!? My guys all sit quite nicely, but they hate to do it on slippery flooring.... and there is really no reason they have to. Even our Therapy Dog Program tests do not ask them to sit. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starbuck Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Any particular reason 'why' she has to be able to sit and stay on laminate?!? My guys all sit quite nicely, but they hate to do it on slippery flooring.... and there is really no reason they have to. Even our Therapy Dog Program tests do not ask them to sit. Mostly because we have a lot of laminate in our house and we'll likely be getting more in the future. She obviously doesn't have to, but I'd like to know that she can/will. Edited April 28, 2012 by starbuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Awesome! What a pretty AND smart girl. Perhaps you could provide a small nonslip rug/pad for her on the laminate at home and at the training facility so it gives her some confidence to not slip around? Then maybe progress to no rug/pad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starbuck Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Awesome! What a pretty AND smart girl. Perhaps you could provide a small nonslip rug/pad for her on the laminate at home and at the training facility so it gives her some confidence to not slip around? Then maybe progress to no rug/pad? That's the idea! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BatterseaBrindl Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Any particular reason 'why' she has to be able to sit and stay on laminate?!? My guys all sit quite nicely, but they hate to do it on slippery flooring.... and there is really no reason they have to. Even our Therapy Dog Program tests do not ask them to sit. Mostly because we have a lot of laminate in our house and we'll likely be getting more in the future. She obviously doesn't have to, but I'd like to know that she can/will. Ohh.... I thought perhaps it was for some sort of testing she was doing. Some TD or Good Citizen tests require they do it. So...yes! Get a couple of pieces of rubber backed carpet to take to school. Nigel took the longest time to learn to sit, and even now if we're in the Kitchen (laminate), he often backs himself up so the edge of his butt will hit the edge of a dog bed. His legs just seem to sply out and slip...not very comfy. Quote Nancy...Mom to Sid (Peteles Tiger), Kibo (112 Carlota Galgos) and Joshi. Missing Casey, Gomer, Mona, Penelope, BillieJean, Bandit, Nixon (Starz Sammie), Ruby (Watch Me Dash) Nigel (Nigel), and especially little Mario, waiting at the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starbuck Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Any particular reason 'why' she has to be able to sit and stay on laminate?!? My guys all sit quite nicely, but they hate to do it on slippery flooring.... and there is really no reason they have to. Even our Therapy Dog Program tests do not ask them to sit. Mostly because we have a lot of laminate in our house and we'll likely be getting more in the future. She obviously doesn't have to, but I'd like to know that she can/will. Ohh.... I thought perhaps it was for some sort of testing she was doing. Some TD or Good Citizen tests require they do it. So...yes! Get a couple of pieces of rubber backed carpet to take to school. Nigel took the longest time to learn to sit, and even now if we're in the Kitchen (laminate), he often backs himself up so the edge of his butt will hit the edge of a dog bed. His legs just seem to sply out and slip...not very comfy. They seem to be exceptionally picky about their flooring options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Wasserbuffel Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Awesome sit! Good girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest starbuck Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 Well, the "puppy" class graduation did not go well this evening. One of the dogs who'd been iffy since day one (when a little roughhousing ended up with another dog bleeding) nearly took the ear off of another. Everyone ended up "okay," but to say that the class ended in tears, screaming, and blood wouldn't exactly be an understatement. I feel bad saying this, but I'm just really glad it wasn't Starbuck; she's a lot more fragile than some of the other, burlier breeds in the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IHeartDogs Posted May 1, 2012 Share Posted May 1, 2012 That is scary and so upsetting. I'm glad everybody is okay, especially Starbuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 Very nice! I espcially appreciate that you accept the "sidesaddle sit" both legs to one side - because to me - the standard sit - on a greyhound turns into a hover-squat - that most don't like, and few can pull off. Nicely done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 YAY!!! That's my gorgeous former foster As a foster mom myself - don't you just LOVE it when your "foster kids" get a great home and do well? Good job foster parent - you're part of this! Pat yourself on the back because you're part of getting this dog to this point. Job well done. Any particular reason 'why' she has to be able to sit and stay on laminate?!? My guys all sit quite nicely, but they hate to do it on slippery flooring.... and there is really no reason they have to. Even our Therapy Dog Program tests do not ask them to sit. Mostly because we have a lot of laminate in our house and we'll likely be getting more in the future. She obviously doesn't have to, but I'd like to know that she can/will. We have laminate through most of our house. All the dogs through here have adapted to it just fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottydog Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 She sits like an old labrador girl, and I mean that in the nicest possible way...congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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