tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196222386905772020.post8303327831621341353..comments2023-04-12T14:30:25.604+02:00Comments on Bex and the Bookends: Molly Just Isn't HerselfBex and the Bookendshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158049572279618358noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196222386905772020.post-40636075905342218492008-07-19T22:10:00.000+02:002008-07-19T22:10:00.000+02:00I have found that it is really easy to try and rus...I have found that it is really easy to try and rush service dog training. especially when you need help right now. Often when I would find myself pushing a bit harder and faster than I should I noticed that Ralphie would either shut down or act really stupid almost like he couldn't hear me or had no idea of what i was asking even things that he already performed beautifully and consistently. Often I would also find that I wasn't being very consistent with the commands I give especially when in a lot of pain. I know that they do connect with you so that when you are off sometimes it extends to them. When I find this happening(not nearly as much these days) I go back to the very basics and just play a lot. But remember that slow is fast and even though it feels like forever your dog is learning so much not the least of which is thinking and how to learn. You are doing great. .I would definitely talk to your vet if it continues but I know what you mean about the stress of a vet visit<BR/><BR/>take care<BR/>AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196222386905772020.post-34310824489871971352008-07-18T09:10:00.000+02:002008-07-18T09:10:00.000+02:00Thanks Laura for the vibes and Sam for the nice th...Thanks Laura for the vibes and Sam for the nice thoughts.<BR/><BR/>I do think it is quite possible that there is a fear factor. Something may have happened that I didn't realize. But Molly has also shown signs of fear an earlier time that we decided was stress-related. When I came home from the hospital a while ago, she spent a lot of time hiding under the sofa and acting scared.<BR/><BR/>So I am doing my best to make the correct choices for her regardless of the cause. I will try to spend some making her comfortable near the washer without requiring anything of her. It is hard to know what might have happened.Bex and the Bookendshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158049572279618358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196222386905772020.post-625833493595521372008-07-17T23:50:00.000+02:002008-07-17T23:50:00.000+02:00Aww poor Molly. I don't really know what to sugges...Aww poor Molly. I don't really know what to suggest. Laura's idea is a good one, maybe something is upsetting her like that.<BR/>I would probably be taking some time out with like you are doing and see how she goes the next few days.<BR/>Maybe she is picking up on your health, they are very sensitive.<BR/>I hope she feels better soon and is back to her usual self.Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~https://www.blogger.com/profile/14298569428139941426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196222386905772020.post-228406331288638442008-07-17T20:13:00.000+02:002008-07-17T20:13:00.000+02:00Rebecca - it almost makes me wonder if the refusal...Rebecca - it almost makes me wonder if the refusal to come with you is a fear response to something? Nick and June both (more June) will do things like that if something frightens them (ie June the thunder, Nick the vacuum cleaner). Have you guys been having thunder or things of that nature? I don't know if your dog reacts to noises or not, but something to consider.<BR/><BR/>I'm sending you some pain easing vibes my friend.<BR/><BR/>~ LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com