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[PKubek]

Hello!

Need some advice - in the short term, Donoza seems to want to knock over the water bowl every time he drinks - Is he just not paying attention? Never had a dog do that before.

For ongoing: can anyone reccomend a good obediance class in the Dearborn area?

Thanks!

Paul

[mihalik1413]

I bought a 14.99 stainless steel water bowl from target that is untippable. It also holds enough for two big dogs.
There is a lady who runs a training class out of Pets Mart (in taylor by meijer) named Dori. She is very nice and will help you get on track. There have many types of classes, you will have to talk with them to see where you should start with Donoza.
If you looking for a trainer who trains Dobes only you may want to wait for someone else to reply as Pets Mart accepts all types of dogs.

Good luck!


Larry

Edited by mihalik1413, 13 June 2005 - 09:41 AM.

[Jennymay]

*laugh*
Just wait until you become used to the dribble that I think MOST dobes have after they drink...
Slobber, you say? Nope...just dribble from the mouth, that'll leave a trail of water like Hansel and Grettle...TEE HEE HEE.
Congrats on your new baby, by the way!

[Stef]

OMG!! I thought my lab was bad until I brought home Tux! He drinks, then while his mouth is still full of water, he turns his head away from the bowl, and licks his lips & nose. It pours all over the floor.

I have a stainless bowl that is on a stand (that also holds Wes' dish), he hasn't turned that over - except when he drops toys on it. *sigh*

Cheers!
Stef

[jmnodwell]

I just went straight to the Rubbermaid sink bowl!!! I put their water bowl in that and most of the slopping stays in there... I can't do anything about the dribbles... but FINALLY have Bella not wiping her dinner (left on her chin) all over me!!! I swear she thought I was her personal hankie!!!

I also swear that Bella has no concept that her feet touch the ground. She has stepped on the cats more times than I can count. They all head for high ground when she is loose and excited!!!

[mihalik1413]

I should add the house bowl is the high rise with stainless inserts. The bowl I was refering to from Target was for outside. They kept running around with the all of the other ones we tried, in their mouths when it was empty (from tipping or drink all of it ).


Larry

Edited by mihalik1413, 13 June 2005 - 11:19 AM.

[CAB]

Hi Paul,

Cocoa and I took the basic class at PetsMart in Tayor. In my opinion, the instructor tried to teach too many different things in one hour. I often went home and could not remember what I was suppose to practice. Not all commands taught were basic. We were learning such things as swing and finish. The size of the room is small and you don't get a lot of practice time. Plus, it is hard to hear the instructor with music playing in the background. And everyone practices separately, thus, you don't get a whole lot of practice time in class.

We just finished our second basic class at AAA Pet Services in Taylor, over on Pennsylvania, just west of Telegraph. This class was excellent. Kathy, the instructor, uses her own dog (a Dobe) to demonstrate the commands. The cost is $120 for 6 sessions. I thought it was well worth it. You and your dog will learn heel/sit, down, leave it, and stay. We did a little bit of recall but not much. If you want to just go and observe her class (without Donoza), you are more than welcome. Classes are held on Thursday evenings at 6:30. I would call Kathy first to let her know that you are coming. Her number is (734) 946-5555.

Cocoa are I are now taking agility at AAA. It's just for fun not competition.

Good luck!

Cheryl & Ms. Cocoa

[Javaluva]

My Weimaraner will purposefully dump the water bowl by intentionally stepping on the edge so the bowl tips over. She'll also do it to her food bowl. She's also our only dog who feels she needs to take her fill of water from the bottom of the bowl rather than from the surface like a normal dog. I don't know why she does it, but fortunately she doesn't do it too often. They do make untippable bowls you can buy. They even make bowls that are supposed to be splash proof (I had a friend with a Lab who liked to try to swim in his water bowl and the splash proof bowl worked like a charm). I've never tried one, but for some reason I think my Weim. would find a way to flip it regardless.

[jmnodwell]

The Michigan Humane Society in Westland has classes through their Pet Educaiton Center (PEC) and also does private lessons...

I also have a friend that does private lessons. She is my mentor and teacher!!! So if you guys think I know everything, just think what Maggie must know...
Serendipity Dog Training

I also have to point out that this board is an excellent place to turn for training advice (not because I give it either). but we can probably get you started in your training. Paul, go out to the training section of the forum because we just started a couple of threads on Clicker/Positive Reinforcement training.

And, of course, I'll plug Dog Scouts. They are a wonderful group, not for obedience training but just for a "support" group of responsible, committed dog owners!!! Our troop gets together a couple of times a month and has different training classes throughout the year to learn some of the more complicated behaviors, like Retrieve (or banjo playing)... I posted an article in the February newsletter about them if you are interested...

Edited by jmnodwell, 13 June 2005 - 01:14 PM.

[CAB]

Is he just not paying attention?

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He's trying to get your attention.

[Karen A]

Paul,
You may want to try getting a raised dog bowl. The bowls go in a holder about 2 feet off the ground and it seems to work for freinds that have had that messy problem
Karen

[mihalik1413]

Here is the one I got from the house. There are quit a bit more that you can choose from. This was convienant for us when we purchased it since at the time, Mackey couldn't reach the high ones till he grew some.
High rise dog bowls

Here is the one I got for outside, as I mentioned they kept tipping it and running around and just plain destroying all the other bowls. I got a pretty big one, the picture is of the small one.
Stainless bowls

I hope this helps.


Larry

[keporter]

Paul,
I noticed something Donoza was doing before you got there yesterday, he would put his head and if he could at least one leg in the water bucket outside. He would splash the water everywhere. The dobe who was in the pen beside him (Bronson) does this with his head only. Maybe he thinks it's okay to do it indoors also. I'm sure they were cooling themselves off doing this and he shouldn't have to at home, but kids follow what older people show them (Okay Sometimes).

[jmnodwell]

he would put his head and if he could at least one leg in the water bucket outside. He would splash the water everywhere.

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You mean like this???  tlc_mmmm_1_....foot_bath.jpg   21.29KB   29 downloads This was from an outing at my parents when I was volunteering with this other greyhound group...

[Stef]

Ha ha!!! I LOVE greys! That's an awesome picture!

[keporter]

Joni,
Kind-of like that, but remember at the kennel the buckets aren't sitting on the ground. This particular bucket was appox. 8-12 inches off the ground. That's what made it so complicated for him.