I’m trying to help train a rescue Great Dane who is over 6’ tall when he stands up. And he likes to stand up. I completely understand her situation. When I arrive if he is outside and he hears my car he will put his front paws over the top of the 6’ privacy fence and rest his chin on the top of the fence so I can see him. I laugh when people say knee him in the chest so he doesn’t jump. I can barely reach his chest with my knee when he on on all fours. Yes I know how to train dogs this one is just stubborn. It’s the owner I have to train to be consistent. For some it is intimidating to have to look up 12" or more to a dog, not me he is a sweetheart.
Everyone likes to brag about the intellectual prowess of their family pooch. Sadly, the real dog, Farley, was something of a lost cause! We took him to special dog training classes and worked hard to implement everything we were taught to do. Daily, we applied the routines, the commands and behaviours. We rewarded and we praised. Farley refused to catch on. Whatever he did learn was minimal. It was discouraging. We had imagined him walking at heel, sitting on command, and coming when called. Other dogs could master these simple skills, but Farley was consistent. He did what he felt like doing, when he felt like doing it, and he trained US to behave according to his whims.
Templo S.U.D. over 9 years ago
How would Emily Elizabeth pull off “trainers have to be tall” on Clifford?
Argythree over 9 years ago
Well, Liz, you’re definitely making the effort. Nice try, anyway!!
lightenup Premium Member over 9 years ago
And smarter than who you are training.
miscreant over 9 years ago
I’m trying to help train a rescue Great Dane who is over 6’ tall when he stands up. And he likes to stand up. I completely understand her situation. When I arrive if he is outside and he hears my car he will put his front paws over the top of the 6’ privacy fence and rest his chin on the top of the fence so I can see him. I laugh when people say knee him in the chest so he doesn’t jump. I can barely reach his chest with my knee when he on on all fours. Yes I know how to train dogs this one is just stubborn. It’s the owner I have to train to be consistent. For some it is intimidating to have to look up 12" or more to a dog, not me he is a sweetheart.
JanLC over 9 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
Everyone likes to brag about the intellectual prowess of their family pooch. Sadly, the real dog, Farley, was something of a lost cause! We took him to special dog training classes and worked hard to implement everything we were taught to do. Daily, we applied the routines, the commands and behaviours. We rewarded and we praised. Farley refused to catch on. Whatever he did learn was minimal. It was discouraging. We had imagined him walking at heel, sitting on command, and coming when called. Other dogs could master these simple skills, but Farley was consistent. He did what he felt like doing, when he felt like doing it, and he trained US to behave according to his whims.
hippogriff over 9 years ago
miscreant1: I know it isn’t a draft breed like a Great Pyrenees or Flemish, but have you considered a sulky in your training. It would sure save gas.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 9 years ago
Farley, STAND!
athomas917 over 9 years ago
That didn’t work on my GF either.