tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post2200350212168461051..comments2023-12-23T11:07:05.443-08:00Comments on Ed and Reub: Reub, the door bell, Jehovah's witnesses, and obedience classKerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-10827133681999737762011-07-01T16:04:11.921-07:002011-07-01T16:04:11.921-07:00Great! Now make a big play with treats and somethi...Great! Now make a big play with treats and something fun related to putting it on. (Is he neutered, by the way?)English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-9922276463525045612011-07-01T13:42:16.539-07:002011-07-01T13:42:16.539-07:00English Rider: You're a mind reader. I have be...English Rider: You're a mind reader. I have been thinking about getting a muzzle as an occasional training tool. It would certainly help me relax, but I worry that it would only increase his anxiety and negativity towards certain strangers. So much psychology going on here: I hadn't thought of the fact that it would make other people more relaxed around him.<br /><br />Anyway, I was just in town and picked one up at Petco. If I handle this right I think it could help in certain situations.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-27086055182573558842011-07-01T09:37:09.815-07:002011-07-01T09:37:09.815-07:00You are right that he needs to practice. The more ...You are right that he needs to practice. The more exposure the better. Can you have a couple of friends work with you, going in and out? He could wear a muzzle so they are not in danger and you would be more powerful if you are not worried about the outcome.<br />My Abbey has started guarding my office and the door at home. We're doing the same space-claiming routine that you are. Abbey is so respectful of humans that I don't believe she would bite, but she intimidates with a worried look on her face. It's all about men. She relaxes with women and she drops the act if the men are confident with her and walk up and tell her she's an idiot. Everyone could show that confidence with your boy, if he had a muzzle. What do you think?English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-31182628550649307992011-06-29T11:22:37.208-07:002011-06-29T11:22:37.208-07:00Reya: Thanks for thinking of Reub. I know you can ...Reya: Thanks for thinking of Reub. I know you can relate to a lot of this; thank you for your support.<br /><br />Friko: I wish this were a joke. The doc says he has to be on Prozac for the duration. She said that once we establish that it is working and we know the dosage is right, we can switch to made-for-humans Prozac, and finesse the dosage.<br /><br />Patience: I really value your opinion because I know what an experienced dog handler you are, and I imagine you have run into many kinds of training situations. I also think we have seen improvement with him, but there is no letting up of our guard on him. This weekend when we have a group of people coming over it will be very interesting to see how he handles it.<br /><br />Rebecca: I have never been this happy to see a Jehovah's witness coming down the driveway, never.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-70808012202707537412011-06-29T04:30:20.149-07:002011-06-29T04:30:20.149-07:00Well, I am glad the Jehovah's Witnesses came i...Well, I am glad the Jehovah's Witnesses came in handy for something! Reub is one lucky dog.Suburban Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16135537886717771317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-36312463257993276752011-06-28T12:26:14.351-07:002011-06-28T12:26:14.351-07:00You are doing FANTASTIC stuff!!! I love the waggy ...You are doing FANTASTIC stuff!!! I love the waggy tail in the video. I see a big change in his expression. Whether it's the medicine or the training or the combination, who cares? You are doing a great job!Patience-pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13262203054740351060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-5276661114672993282011-06-28T12:24:23.798-07:002011-06-28T12:24:23.798-07:00a dog on Prozac?
OK, you said it's true, but m...a dog on Prozac?<br />OK, you said it's true, but my first reaction was to see it as a joke.<br /><br />Poor Reub, I hope he learns his lessons quickly and can come off medication again.<br /><br />He is such a sweetie.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-91052457873225840402011-06-28T11:24:28.381-07:002011-06-28T11:24:28.381-07:00I LOVE the pic of Reub reading the Jehovah witness...I LOVE the pic of Reub reading the Jehovah witness flier. How hilarious.<br /><br />He's so lucky to have you! <br /><br />Thanks for writing about him - I was just wondering yesterday how it's going.Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-44761622686376967032011-06-27T19:27:30.689-07:002011-06-27T19:27:30.689-07:00Hi Dean! Yeah we didn't know about Prozac for ...Hi Dean! Yeah we didn't know about Prozac for animals either until this intense thing with our dog. <br /><br />When he had been on the drug for about 2 weeks, it was sad; he didn't have any edge at all, and seemed drugged. I wondered: do I want a killer dog or a zombie dog? It's not just about the doorbell, you see. He has bitten two people, sort of, and that has to stop. I hoped it wouldn't be at the expense of his personality. A zombie dog is sad:(<br /><br />Giving the Prozac at night, not in the AM has helped, and also he seems to have adjusted to it. He no longer seems drugged.<br /><br />Seriously, he got sick of being tricked into going for the doorbell-person only to find it was just me. I think he still has it in for doorbell people despite the Prozac, and we have to keep training him.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-68927919073017134722011-06-27T18:56:29.836-07:002011-06-27T18:56:29.836-07:00Kerry!
I never knew animals could be put on Proza...<b>Kerry!</b><br /><br />I never knew animals could be put on Prozac until reading this post!<br /><br />Do you notice a difference in his temperament in his day-to-day personality?<br /><br />He may be better behaved when the doorbell rings because of it but it might not be worthwhile if it makes him a zombie dog.<br /><br />Just curious!<br /><br />-DeanDean Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014573083751127043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-16085838995412885732011-06-27T17:52:47.182-07:002011-06-27T17:52:47.182-07:00Oh hey Leontien! I know by the way I write, that i...Oh hey Leontien! I know by the way I write, that it's not always clear, but this is actually true. They have Prozac for dogs (cats, too, I'm told). It is rather expensive, and marketed as "Reconcile." It's widely used for dogs with separation anxiety, which Reub does not have. <br /><br />It is supposed to lower his general anxiety level so that he doesn't react quickly, in a bad way, to situations that scare him.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281288495129054688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-55933716358158731922011-06-27T17:31:27.509-07:002011-06-27T17:31:27.509-07:00ok i was just wondering, do you really have him on...ok i was just wondering, do you really have him on prozac or was that just a joke????<br /><br />Thanks and yes great looking dog!<br />LeontienLeontienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15311969195332643600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031080477103832810.post-42850813634602611642011-06-27T16:52:40.769-07:002011-06-27T16:52:40.769-07:00he is such a pretty boy. i'm glad his trainin...he is such a pretty boy. i'm glad his training is coming along. :)TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510099344729038541noreply@blogger.com