Comments for Canine Concepts http://canineconcepts.co.za Behaviour & Training Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:32:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Claire Grobbelaar http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2116 Claire Grobbelaar Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:32:33 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2116 Hi Lin, thanks for your comment. All dogs regarding size need daily physical stimulation. On walks they not only get physical exercise, but also get to do what dogs looooove to do, smell, investigate, discover new things, meet other dogs and people, maybe get to play with friends they made in their local park..... The amount and type of exercise your dog needs is as you say, very dependent on the individual dog - some like to take slow leisurely walks and others like to rush and can't wait to get to the next smell. I have written two other articles regarding exercise, which might also help answer your question. I'm just not pro running a dog on a treadmill till exhaustion, just so that he is to tired to do anything. http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/is-a-tired-dog-a-good-dog/ http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/the-benefits-of-walking-your-dog/ hope this helps. Regards Claire Hi Lin,
thanks for your comment. All dogs regarding size need daily physical stimulation. On walks they not only get physical exercise, but also get to do what dogs looooove to do, smell, investigate, discover new things, meet other dogs and people, maybe get to play with friends they made in their local park…..

The amount and type of exercise your dog needs is as you say, very dependent on the individual dog – some like to take slow leisurely walks and others like to rush and can’t wait to get to the next smell. I have written two other articles regarding exercise, which might also help answer your question. I’m just not pro running a dog on a treadmill till exhaustion, just so that he is to tired to do anything.

http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/is-a-tired-dog-a-good-dog/
http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/the-benefits-of-walking-your-dog/

hope this helps.
Regards
Claire

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Lin http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2115 Lin Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:51:07 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2115 Hi Claire, i have just read your article for the first time and I do agree, but I am just a bit confused regarding exercise, surely big dogs need to be exercise daily, anyway my shepherd at a certain time starts whining until I put her collar on. I do think that each dog like people have different needs, the methods i used with my Shepherd seems not to be so successful with my 1yr shepherd/husky cross. i rescued my shepherd when she was a year old from. My question do dogs need to be exercised daily? Hi Claire,
i have just read your article for the first time and I do agree, but I am just a bit confused regarding exercise, surely big dogs need to be exercise daily, anyway my shepherd at a certain time starts whining until I put her collar on.
I do think that each dog like people have different needs, the methods i used with my Shepherd seems not to be so successful with my 1yr shepherd/husky cross.
i rescued my shepherd when she was a year old from.

My question do dogs need to be exercised daily?

]]> Comment on Teach your dog to file her own nails by Teach your dog to file her own nails – Canine Concepts « Animal Fair Pets http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/teach-your-dog-to-file-her-own-nails/#comment-2113 Teach your dog to file her own nails – Canine Concepts « Animal Fair Pets Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:31:45 +0000 http://allchorn.com/clients/dogsense/2009/07/teach-your-dog-to-file-her-own-nails/#comment-2113 [...] Teach your dog to file her own nails – Canine Concepts.  From a South African dog training blog. This entry describes how to clicker train your dog to file her own nails on a gigundo emery board that you make — about 12×24 inches. This “trick” lets you avoid all the angst and hassle of clipping and filing your dogs nails and lets the dog have fun earning treats keeping her nails groomed. [...] [...] Teach your dog to file her own nails – Canine Concepts.  From a South African dog training blog. This entry describes how to clicker train your dog to file her own nails on a gigundo emery board that you make — about 12×24 inches. This “trick” lets you avoid all the angst and hassle of clipping and filing your dogs nails and lets the dog have fun earning treats keeping her nails groomed. [...]

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Local ‘Dog Whisperer’s’ dogs bite.. again: The Incidents – Part I | The Beast Without http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2111 Local ‘Dog Whisperer’s’ dogs bite.. again: The Incidents – Part I | The Beast Without Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:33:24 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2111 [...] Who is barking up the wrong tree? – Claire Grobbelaar DipCABT, Canine Concepts [...] [...] Who is barking up the wrong tree? – Claire Grobbelaar DipCABT, Canine Concepts [...]

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Mandy Barrett http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2031 Mandy Barrett Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:15:19 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2031 A very well writen article Clair, which makes a lot of sense. Having been a dog trainer for the last 20 years, I have seen almost every piece of equipment and every "trick" and the ones that work are consistancy, kindness, reward and patience. All others are a quick fix, often resulting in a break-down of the human animal bond. Although I think that Cesar is a wonderful showman and has perhaps saved some dogs from death, I dont think that his methods are anything other than outdated. But hell, people buy dog food - so why not listen to him. Oh, and if I could have all my dog training edited, I would also look like a wonder-worker. However, all credit to him for making people realise that dogs CAN be trained and problems can be resolved, and for bringing the concept of "owner energy" into the mix - which is probably the most important of all! Keep the interesting articles coming..... A very well writen article Clair, which makes a lot of sense. Having been a dog trainer for the last 20 years, I have seen almost every piece of equipment and every “trick” and the ones that work are consistancy, kindness, reward and patience. All others are a quick fix, often resulting in a break-down of the human animal bond. Although I think that Cesar is a wonderful showman and has perhaps saved some dogs from death, I dont think that his methods are anything other than outdated. But hell, people buy dog food – so why not listen to him. Oh, and if I could have all my dog training edited, I would also look like a wonder-worker. However, all credit to him for making people realise that dogs CAN be trained and problems can be resolved, and for bringing the concept of “owner energy” into the mix – which is probably the most important of all! Keep the interesting articles coming…..

]]> Comment on The benefits of walking your dog by Graham http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/the-benefits-of-walking-your-dog/#comment-2005 Graham Tue, 24 May 2011 17:01:29 +0000 http://allchorn.com/clients/dogsense/2009/07/the-benefits-of-walking-your-dog/#comment-2005 I can thoroughly agree with this article. I have an 11 month old boxer and try and take her for walks at least twice a day. I chose a boxer because from experience I knew that they require regular exercise and are very energetic and athletic. She loves meeting other dogs and racing round with them if their owners are willing to let them and they are capable of doing so. We are fortunate in having a very large field near our home and I try and go there at least once a day. Even if there are no other dogs around she enjoys running around at full speed through the long grass. We are also fortunate in living opposite a common where all the neighbours bring their dogs to exercise. Again Lottie enjoys meeting and running around with them. She returns home fully satisfied and relaxed. There is also the added benefit that I gain from taking her for walks - fresh air and exercise! I can thoroughly agree with this article. I have an 11 month old boxer and try and take her for walks at least twice a day. I chose a boxer because from experience I knew that they require regular exercise and are very energetic and athletic. She loves meeting other dogs and racing round with them if their owners are willing to let them and they are capable of doing so. We are fortunate in having a very large field near our home and I try and go there at least once a day. Even if there are no other dogs around she enjoys running around at full speed through the long grass. We are also fortunate in living opposite a common where all the neighbours bring their dogs to exercise. Again Lottie enjoys meeting and running around with them. She returns home fully satisfied and relaxed. There is also the added benefit that I gain from taking her for walks – fresh air and exercise!

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Claire Grobbelaar http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2004 Claire Grobbelaar Thu, 19 May 2011 13:15:50 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2004 Hi Jane, thanks for writing. For us the well being of the dog is paramount therefor we prefer to have the dog do something because he likes doing it, not because if he does not, something bad will happen. I know punitive measures work - but I prefer not to use them. If you are in CT, let me know, and I'll invite you to our next Body Language Talk - where we show exactly what a dog's body language is conveying. There are so many subtleties in their posture, but if one does not know what to look for, you'll miss them. There are so many misconceptions on canine body language (hence so many dog bites), and I believe that when owners have the knowledge and know what to look for - they will not condone his techniques if you are looking for a non-confrontational trainer. Regards Claire Hi Jane,
thanks for writing. For us the well being of the dog is paramount therefor we prefer to have the dog do something because he likes doing it, not because if he does not, something bad will happen. I know punitive measures work – but I prefer not to use them. If you are in CT, let me know, and I’ll invite you to our next Body Language Talk – where we show exactly what a dog’s body language is conveying. There are so many subtleties in their posture, but if one does not know what to look for, you’ll miss them. There are so many misconceptions on canine body language (hence so many dog bites), and I believe that when owners have the knowledge and know what to look for – they will not condone his techniques if you are looking for a non-confrontational trainer. Regards Claire

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Jane Sinclair http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-2003 Jane Sinclair Tue, 17 May 2011 19:55:59 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-2003 Maria, Your positive attitude, willingness to embrace new concepts and learn from both schools of thought is very refreshing! I have watched many Dog Whisperer shows, and while I hear the points that Claire is raising, I have never seen a dog or his owners worse off after having met Cesar. And surely that it is what it's about too, how happy your dog is, and as his owner, you know straight away how he is feeling. I agree and support the notion that this is a topic that should be openly debated, discussed, and reviewed, in a fair, well-intentioned and un-hostile manner. Maria,

Your positive attitude, willingness to embrace new concepts and learn from both schools of thought is very refreshing!

I have watched many Dog Whisperer shows, and while I hear the points that Claire is raising, I have never seen a dog or his owners worse off after having met Cesar.

And surely that it is what it’s about too, how happy your dog is, and as his owner, you know straight away how he is feeling.

I agree and support the notion that this is a topic that should be openly debated, discussed, and reviewed, in a fair, well-intentioned and un-hostile manner.

]]> Comment on Who is barking up the wrong tree? by Dog Explorer http://canineconcepts.co.za/articles/who-is-barking-up-the-wrong-tree/#comment-1852 Dog Explorer Sat, 08 Jan 2011 22:00:47 +0000 http://www.dogsense.co.za/?p=791#comment-1852 I discovered your thoughtful article when looking at our site's logs. Thank you for linking to our news item on the litigation issues faced (at the time written) by Cesar Milan. You may take issue with the humorous story we have that is more recent about assisting someone who wanted to appear on the show. We produced an audition video for them which indeed did get them on the show and gave me occasion to meet Milan. I'm writing, however, because the very end of your article said something, in your own words, I've been saying for years. What Cesar Milan has done is "commercialize" - made more modern and tv audience friendly, what amounts in large part to be the teachings of the Monks of New Skete. I hope you keep writing your insightful and thoughtful articles. Best wishes in the new year! I discovered your thoughtful article when looking at our site’s logs. Thank you for linking to our news item on the litigation issues faced (at the time written) by Cesar Milan.

You may take issue with the humorous story we have that is more recent about assisting someone who wanted to appear on the show. We produced an audition video for them which indeed did get them on the show and gave me occasion to meet Milan.

I’m writing, however, because the very end of your article said something, in your own words, I’ve been saying for years. What Cesar Milan has done is “commercialize” – made more modern and tv audience friendly, what amounts in large part to be the teachings of the Monks of New Skete.

I hope you keep writing your insightful and thoughtful articles.

Best wishes in the new year!

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