JENNERS THE WHITE DOG

JENNERS

Jenners was obtained from the Calgary Humane Society where they believed she was a whippet cross. Well, no she wasn’t a whippet cross at all but there it was. She lived out the rest of her life at Anna Lee’s because she had been traumatized such that she needed skillful handling and was not suitable to move on to another home.  She was spooky for sure and had been in a puppy mill. Having pups taken in such a place mentally and physically destroys a dog. When we first got her she was a sad mess. Sometimes I question the motives of rescue groups which seldom clean dogs up adequately. Jenners was a perfect example of that. She was extremely broken down in the back end and she was filthy not having been clean up since forever. We soon became very good friends and she nursed me through many late work nights. One funny thing I recall about her was the time she swiped a bag of bread and a bag of hot dog buns out of the groceries as they were being brought into the house. She had wolfed it all down in half a second and hid the evidence by stashing the empty bags under her bed cushions. She was very quiet too. We never heard her bark; don’t know if she could bark actually. 

When a rescue dog has been through a lot, it can take months to see who they really are. Much time is needed just for observation and in gaining the dogs trust. Humans are not usually on their favorites list. They just need lots of resting in the private enclosure and crate, going on leash walks, visits to the outdoor expen and back in to the private enclosure, new toys and chews, grooming and all the perks. Training cannot begin until the dog is healthy and secure and in emotional control. The training to and from the crate to the outdoor business area and controlled walk on the leash is about all the training for a couple of months.

THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT FOR WALKING

Most rescued dogs already walk on the leash okay, but sometimes puppies and always new puppies need to learn a bit. Some dogs just walk on leash no worries, others throw a big fit.The slip collar when correctly placed on the dog will not allow him to escape unless you drop the leash. You must use a slip collar and a leather leash. NOT NEGOTIABLE. Other collars will allow the dog to back out of the gear and run away. People end up with the collar buckled too tight and it hurts the dog. Chain cloth combo collars cannot stop the dog from slipping out either. The slip chain is most comfortable when used correctly and is not unkind whatsoever. Some people refer to the chains as choke collars and indeed they will choke a dog but not if you tell him correctly what you want. I prefer to call the chain a "thinking necklace" or "brain chain".

If the dog will not follow you and backs up and bucks to get away, throwing a big fuss, ignore it. Get onto soft grass or not hard surface for safety in case of tantrums. Set off walking again. Just put your hands in your pockets, look where you are going and walk with great determination even if the dog yells.  Get going. Chitty chat to yourself. Do not look back at the dog, just go. He will drag and protest but not for long if you just get going and talk loud and happy. Pretty soon he will get his feet under himself and will catch up. Resist the urge to look back at the dog. Resist the urge to use food as bait. Wear soft soled footwear to save stepped on paws.

LEATHER LEASH AND CHAIN SLIP COLLAR

THESE ARE THE SUM TOTAL OF THE LEASHES AND COLLARS YOU NEED

WALKING TRAINED WHIPPETS

CLOTH SLIPS USED AFTER CHAIN TRAINED

Chain slip collars

cloth slip collars

COLLAR FOR DRESS UP ONLY NOT TRAINING note links

TRAINING COLLAR TOP DRESS UP COLLAR BOTTOM

Assembled to slip over dgos neck when dog is on handlers left side

CHAIN COLLAR SIZE SHOULD BE DOGS NECK SIZE PLUS TWO INCHES. SOMETIMES THREE INCHES BUT NO MORE THAT THAT

ONLY THIS TYPE OF CLIP IS NANA APPROVED

RIBBON LEADS

WHIPPETS AND GREYHOUND TOGETHER

ONCE DOG RESPONDS TO CHAIN TOTALLY YOU CAN SWITCH TO CLOTH SLIP FULL TIME IF COAT ALLOWS.
LONG HAIR TANGLES

WHIPPET AND GREYHOUND

CHAIN SLIP AND CLOTH SLIP, LEATHER LEASHES

WELL HEELED

BEFORE YOU GET A NEW DOG, PLAN AHEAD

Do research to see where to place the dog indoors and outdoors. It must be convenient for you to access and be comfortable for the dog. No basements or Garages. No locking in the laundry room or washroom. NOT NEGOTIABLE. Dogs are social pack animals. Do not isolate your dog or hell will ensue.

Plan to collect your new dog when you have two or three days off, even if  you work from  home. Even if you are always there as a homemaker, arrange it so your time is free for the dog. Have the equipment prepared and ready to use.

 So, your dog has traveled to your house in a car crate, or on the bus in a carry crate, whatever. Just be sure you have the genuine equipment for the task. Otherwise someone gets hurt. Once home, the  Leash and Collar are put on the dog to go from the crate to where the dog will do business from now on. Here again there are several possibilities depending on you and your situation. People with yards have dog run areas, people in apartments are restricted to on leash nature calls. No matter what, your dog will require a circular area about 16 feet in circumference about 5 ft across.  This is something to consider BEFORE you bring the dog home. We make all dogs over four months walk on leash to outdoor exercise area to go potty. Even Chihuahuas. Once your dog will do his duties in that spot, you can move on, but for the time being, this will be the potty exercise area and you will establish your pack authority. Freedom is earned over time.

So, take dog to the potty area which is ready ahead of time, and see if you get a woopoo or a puddle. If successful on both accounts, dog is brought to prepared indoor private enclosure, for twenty minutes of out of crate time and observance. After twenty minutes, give opportunity to relieve again at outside exercise area and then inside to crate. Observe. Is the dog quiet  in the crate and how easy it was to put your dog in crate? Sit on a chair and think about what is next.
Each time you take your dog out to the exercise potty area, you must use the leash and collar. Do not let the dog wander around your house off lead either. Use the ribbon leash indoors. Always use the leashes and collars recommended by Nana

Indoor private enclosure on washable floor is best

outdoors on washable gravel

Paving bricks with a patch of gravel is ideal for larger guys

Place the exercise area in close proximity to your door and washing facilities lie outdoor garden hose.

fencing can be wooden but make certain it is secure and comfortable

 Enclosures give you that secret measure of control

A strip of sidewalk along side of the house works we

Doing training research

Press the budget for a bedtime crate in bedroom  if possible

Bedtime crate

private enclosure crate and car travel crate

Use old sheets to cover carpets where you place a private enclosure

WHAT A GOOD DOG

What a good dog

The word WHAT clearly pronounced, instantly gains a dog’s attention in a distinct fashion. WHAT A GOOD DOG!; WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU ARE DOING?  WHAT IS THAT NOISE?

From Nice to not so very nice, THIS IS A WORD YOU MUST USE WITH DOG TRAINING

When praising your dog with a pat, pat on the sternum and say WHAT a good dog. Stress the WH sound of the word. whoowah

When praising your dog with only a word of praise and no patting, say, “WHAT a good dog”

The manner in which you praise your dog is most important.

ALPHABET OF PRAISE

ALPHABET of PRAISE for dog training

All right

Best dog

Congratulations

Done

Easy peezee

Fantastic

Great

Hallelujah

Incredible

Jazzy

Knock out

Lovely

Marvelous

Notable

Outstanding

Perfect

Quasar

Radical

Terrific

Unbelievable

Victory

Wow

Yipee

Zounds

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anna Lee

Boarding and Training Kennels

WHY LEATHER LEASH?

WHY MUST I USE LEATHER LEASH? WHY MUST I USE A CHAIN SLIP COLLAR?

LEATHER BECAUSE THE DENSITY OF THE MATERIAL LENDS ITSELF TO EFFECTIVELY CONVEYING YOUR DIRECTIONS TO THE DOG BY WAY OF THE COLLAR.

CHAIN BECAUSE THE SOUND OF IT CUES ATTENTION TO THE COMMAND, THE CLOSING ACTION MOVES THE DOG INTO POSITION, AND ONCE THE DOG IS IN PLACE, THE OPENING ACTION KEEPS THE DOG IN POSITION.

For the leash and collar to work safely, comfortably and effectively, the handler must know how to use it correctly

When the team is in motion, THE CORRECTION FROM THE LEASH MUST POP IN THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL.

When the correction is for attention at a distance, THE CORRECTION FROM THE LEASH IS A SHAKE, NOT A POP AND TRAVELS VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY.

 Employ WHAT and the ALPHABET OF PRAISE

Every correction requires a follow up action on the part of the handler accompanied with praise.

A leash to a dog is like reins to a horse. Leashes and reins are leather and not fancy. Fancy gear is for graduates.

note for handling BIG DOG

QANNIQ golden doodle

If you have a great big dog, all the methods of training are the same as for little dogs. However, wear leather gloves on your hands for the extra measure of control, especially if you have small or sore hands (like arthritis) Gives you more strength. Sometimes I see crazy people walking their dogs with chain leashes. Can you imagine who is walking who? Use leather leash and chain collar. Also if you think a dog may bite you, wear a winter jacket and gloves for protection.

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