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Nov 2016
5:47pm, 7 Nov 2016
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BaronessBL
As some on this thread know, trying to get Wanda to enjoy or even just tolerate wearing her muzzle is a work in progress. I recently bought a leather muzzle supposed to be designed especially for Staffies to replace the Baskerville Ultra which she doesn't really like at all and it's always an ordeal. So we went for a walk to some nearby woods and a path we call 'Pheasant Alley' put her on the extendable lead which she also doesn't wear very much these days so it was hugely exciting and the muzzle was tolerated much better. She even tried to have a drink out of a puddle while wearing it. No sitting down and sulking and refusing to walk while wearing it all which is a massive improvement. And although she tried very hard - she also couldn't get this one off either 
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Nov 2016
6:07pm, 7 Nov 2016
16,413 posts
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LazyDaisy
Good advice from Baroness and D2 I think, Helegant.
That's good news on the muzzle for Wanda too
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Nov 2016
6:43pm, 7 Nov 2016
6,044 posts
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BaronessBL
The other thing that occurred to me Helegant is perhaps leaving him with a Tshirt or other garment that you have been wearing so it smells of you while you are out. I know this is 'supposed' to comfort a dog when they are left alone, I've never tried it at home but I did wear a t-shirt every day for several days to leave with Wanda when she had to spend a night at the kennels.
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Nov 2016
7:16pm, 7 Nov 2016
3,651 posts
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Helegant
Thank you all. It sounds very sensible. Back to basics, a few minutes at a time and with a t shirt too. We'll see how we get on.
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Nov 2016
10:44pm, 7 Nov 2016
9,007 posts
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D2
Well done Wanda and hugs for Jet
anyone want a 6 month old partly trained black GSD... free to good home... warning jumps up a lot... in fact all the bl**dy time usually at the end of a full pelt run down a hill?
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Nov 2016
7:49am, 8 Nov 2016
2,948 posts
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Alice the Camel
I have a jumper too, D2. He waits until his paws are really muddy then starts jumping up. He stops as soon as I yell "Down!", immediately sits and stares at my pocket (the one with the treats) licking his lips...
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Nov 2016
8:09am, 8 Nov 2016
6,045 posts
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BaronessBL
We have never managed to stop Wanda jumping up - although this is largely our own fault for not being strict enough in discouraging it right from day one. She has improved and there are one or two fairly regular visitors to the house that she knows she shouldn't jump up at but everyone else is fair game in her eyes. I imagine Charlie is less likely to send someone flying than Wanda or Indi though - 20+ kg of dog launching at you isn't much fun....
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Nov 2016
8:10am, 8 Nov 2016
21,533 posts
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halfpint
I think one bouncy dog is enough for me. My Mum actually asked this weekend if I was going to train him to not jump all over people. My sister's dog is 3 and still jumps all over unsuspecting people in the park - mum is horrified. I am working on it but with so many things to work on....
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Nov 2016
8:34am, 8 Nov 2016
4,078 posts
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Wobbling
What worked for our crossbreed who liked to jump up (especially if I was wearing stockings he could drag his claws down) was bringing a knee up as the dog jumped at you. They can't get purchase and slide off.
Although it didn't ever stop him doing it, only old age did that.
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Nov 2016
9:05am, 8 Nov 2016
9,009 posts
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D2
I turn my back but now he can reach up to my neck he just puts his arms round me and holds on..... he is almost 30 kg now too and carries that well when it is launched at speed downhill.....
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