Labrador Rescue

Bob ignored two rabbits on the path this morning!!!!
Just two weeks ago he nearly tore my arm out of its socket and did his usual vocal performance probably over the same two rabbits and it took him about five minutes to calm down.
This morning his ears pricked up but I shouted "Bah!!!" very loudly as instructed by Richard the trainer last Friday and Bob completely ignored the rabbits and carried on walking by my knee.
The magic "Bah!!!" works wonders on all occasions. I've got a sore throat, Malc's got a dicky ticker but Bob understands that I mean business. The other night I wandered into the kitchen to find Malc loading the dishwasher and Bob "helping to clean the plates" which worries me as there are usually knives in the dishwasher and I don't want him to cut his tongue so I shouted "Bah", Malc leapt a mile, Bob shot into his basket and I was left spluttering. Think I might have shouted a bit too loudly! But it works
Hope there will be a "best behaved former hooligan" class at the Funday!

WELL DONE BOB - What a clever boy you are. Keep up the good work !

(but I must admit - your mum's posting did make me laugh !)

Love


JOANNE

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Excellent news jackie, just shows perseverance pays off.

jan xx

Thats great news hope it continues. will have to try it with molly and her poo eating habits.
Linda

Great news and well done Jackie and Bob I hope someone has a video camera at Funday - can't wait to see you in action!

Jackie x

jackie wrote:Great news and well done Jackie and Bob I hope someone has a video camera at Funday - can't wait to see you in action!

Jackie x

Nooooo!!!!! I hate having my picture/video taken. I have this misguided illusion that I am young and attractive and the truth comes as a shock every time. All cameras are to be kept at Bob's height!
He is yet to be tested properly on reaction to other dogs post training session so I do hope that my scary sheep impression works on his reaction to dogs too.

well done for the progress you and Bob are doing really well by the sound of it ( you could get your monies worth if you manage to train your husband as well )

natty wrote:well done for the progress you and Bob are doing really well by the sound of it ( you could get your monies worth if you manage to train your husband as well )

Hmmm! Now there's a challenge!!!

Hi
Thats really funny

My lab was a bit snappy when offering treats, I used to growl at her when she went for the treat until eventually she calmed down and took the treat much more politely! Similar technique.

John

Tillylab wrote:Hi
Thats really funny

My lab was a bit snappy when offering treats, I used to growl at her when she went for the treat until eventually she calmed down and took the treat much more politely! Similar technique.

John

Malc tried the growl but it came out with as a very gentle little grrr and Bob licked his face! I don't think he has quite got the technique!

brill, shall try that myself, so glad you have found a way, every bit of info helps, so pleased for your result! hope he keeps listening! lv jill n boo

There was of course a lot more than shouting "Bah" involved in the training session much of which you will have seen on Cesar Millan's "The Dog Whisperer" etc, this was just one element and it may not work alone but every bit helps as they say.

Could I drop Balee off with you for a couple of weeks when passing through Staffs. He also "likes" squirrells.

Diesel Kate wrote:Could I drop Balee off with you for a couple of weeks when passing through Staffs. He also "likes" squirrells.

No problem Kath.

That is fab news - maybe we will get our Staffordshire Lab Walk! Keep going!
Simon