Need Opinions On Bostons Please

[Tanya&Fritz]

You know what's really funny? If I tell Fritz to sit he runs to the cupboard with the treats in it. He thinks "sit" means "treats" He has no attention span at all. As soon as I start to teach him something he runs around in circles.

[Pam]

Just a little tip here about what worked for us with the "sit" command. Hubby took two of our previous dogs to obedience school. First they were taught to heel, using a choker ( ) collar (I know some people on these boards don't care for them, but it was mandatory at this school) to give a very quick correction. In connection with learning to heel they were then taught to sit when their human stopped walking by a quick correction and at the same time pushing their little bottoms down and clearly saying "sit." The object was that they are to heel when walking and when the human stops walking they go into a "sit." I think this makes the whole "sit" command thing easier.

From the sit command comes the "down" command and then the "stay" command. They all seem to go in a progressive order. Hubby was told to practice 10-15 minutes a day every day. You could clearly see the doggies who were "doing their homework" by the way they responded in class. Repetition is the key. Again, each dog has his or her own personality so that also plays a part. There was one little sweetie who would "sprinkle" in class from being a little nervous. Lots of luck with Fritz. Keep us posted on his progress and patience is the key!

[shipugtzus]

Hang in there with Fritz.he will get it. The experience I have had with poodles is they are indeed very smart,but will try you,however once they realize you are not goingto give up.they will give in and from then on are just little darlings.Try Pams technique as this has worked for me also.Good Luck Sandy

[AdoreMyDogs]

Sandy: That really does sound like a perfect match with your mom. As long as she is aware of their energy level and she still wants one it is wonderful They are incredibly adorable. You will have to show some pictures when you get it for your mom

And Tanya...hang in there with little Fritz. He'll get it eventually

[LindysMomma]

My sisters got a Boston. He is hyper....he does have his moments though,,,,


[ July 16, 2001: Message edited by: LindysMomma ]