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Originally Posted by dinkster  Loved your training story, jilly. Dinky responds the training the same way. It takes him forever to get it! I have noticed that as he gets older, he seems smarter. (he's 5 now). We decided that during his convalescence we will keep him off the sofa because he could really hurt himself if he jumps off after surgery. So we started today and created a super comfy cozy nest with beds and one of OUR blankets to tempt him. He actually gave up giving me the "I'm heartbroken" stare after only 5 minutes (and I almost gave in!) He's sleeping in in his new "nest" now. |
Thank you - lol. That was hard training - on me. I think training an already trained, older dog is much easier. They automatically know to try to learn and please you and know the perks of learning the new behavior once they understand, know the way training works and that doing the command makes everybody happier.
Good plan to keep him on the floor or in a stroller or crate unless you are actually sitting right beside him and can stop him from jumping anytime he begins to arise after surgery. I love ladyjane's use of a stroller for keeping a convalescing dog nearby during waking moments when you can't hold or be right beside them.
I've blanked - pretty sure I've seen posts about Dinky's surgery but could I ask again what kind of surgery is Dinky having, poor baby? (Not trying to highjack OP's thread!)