We did it!!! Today a skateboard passed within ten feet of Thor, and he didn't bark a word! I had been noticing recently that Thor was better around skateboards, but usually they were a ways away, or travelling away from us (as opposed to a skateboard menacing him directly). Today there was no doubt about it, Thor is calmer around them. He still alerts on them, but I have enough time to praise him lavishly and scatter treats all over the ground. He has firmly concluded that praise and free food are a better option than going berserk. Some of you probably won't believe this, but it only took three years!!! :D |
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YAY...Thor....and Mommy! All of your hard work is paying off. You're lucky treats are enough motivation....mine are so busy barking they would never even see a treat, unless the skateboarder was holding it:D |
Yea, Thor!!!! I knew you could do it!!!! Way to stick with it and not give up! Can you now teach Rusty not to harass the mailman? |
Way to go Thor. Make mommy proud. He is just sooooo cute. I have always loved his coloring. Dudley's mom is that color. I am hoping he will be when he gets older. Wish my Dudley minded and was trained as well as little Thor. Dudley barks at everything. Even bugs. |
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As long as it took, it was really nice to see definitive progress. Sometimes it seems like whatever issues the dog comes with, he'll have all his life. To top it all off, Thor has finally met a potential dog buddy! We met a little chi/pom mix on Sunday, and Thor actually made some tentative play gestures. I made a date with her mommy for next Sunday! Also, the head of the rescue I volunteer for said I could bring Thor by for socialization whenever they get a young, friendly dog. |
That's awesome, hooray for Thor!:D I'm glad your hard work & perseverance paid off. |
Congratulations QS and Thor!! You give me hope that maybe in 6 years, Max will learn to ignore scooters. :) |
Woooohoooo! Go Thor, Go Thor! You are so lucky to have a mommy that cares about you so much and keeps up with your training. See, it was all worth it! :) That is awesome progress and I am so happy he's made a canine pal. |
Okay, tonight a skateboard went RIGHT BY US. I panicked and dumped out a entire bag of treats on the ground in front of Thor. He did let out one snotty little yap, but that was it!!! I think he's cured! |
Proof is in the pudding! Not sure why that means what it means, but in Thor's case it seems to fit. He's such a smart boy. |
Yay Thor! Atta Boy! Good Dog! WooHoo!:D |
Way to go Thor! Perhaps there is hope for Uni. She hates skateboards almost as much as her mommy does. |
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Anyway, congratulations on such an incredible accomplishment! |
Yay!! Way to go Thor. Keep a skateboard nearby and it will forever rain treats. :) |
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