These two could play all day! Im thankful we had at least one day of quiet though. Buddy went to day care yesterday and wasnt really feeling like playing. Bryce actually sat down and chewed for about an hour. That was pretty great.
Tonight I knew bryce needed a walk. I tried the Gentle Leader tonight. He of course hated it! Not that he hated the walking, its the fact that something was on his face. As long as we were moving and he was not given the opportunity to get it off, he was fine. He seemed to be more confident on the road but still got scared when we were walking up my street. I made sure to use two leashes, one on his harness as a back up in case he slipped the GL, but mostly just using the leash attached to the GL. With some time, He'll be great with it.
Tomorrow is a visit with Carissa and this weekend is his overnight. he's gonna do great!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
he can be a jerk
Bryce is doing really well. He has been home all day with Chris and doing fine. Chris and the "kids" were outside using the potty when I got home. As soon as he saw me, he was all of the sudden "afraid" of Chris and wanted to be with me. Wondering if he has us all fooled :) We are now working on sit/wait before he is allowed out of the crate and before he is allowed through a door. He took hot dog from Chris so that was really good. Chris says he has been coming out of the crate very happy with his tail wagging.
Bryce also has his moments. He and Buddy play really well although Buddy can get rough. Bryce taunts buddy though. If Buddy is chewing on a hoof or rawhide, Bryce will come over, hover and then take it from him. Tonight he took the rawhide from Buddy, and laid down and chewed it right in front of him. Buddy had a fit! whining and crying and trying to take it back but failing miserably!
Bryce also has his moments. He and Buddy play really well although Buddy can get rough. Bryce taunts buddy though. If Buddy is chewing on a hoof or rawhide, Bryce will come over, hover and then take it from him. Tonight he took the rawhide from Buddy, and laid down and chewed it right in front of him. Buddy had a fit! whining and crying and trying to take it back but failing miserably!
Sunday, May 3, 2009
what a long day...
I took Bryce and Buddy up to Orono today. My mom was showing our 7 year old gelding in the Annual Spring Fling horse show at Whitter Farm. Komett has grown to be such a wonderful and beautiful boy! He amazes me every time I see him.
The ride up was very very loud! The boys had a wrestling match in the backseat almost the entire way up!! Carissa met me up there so she could spend time with Bryce. He let her put his harness on him in the car and let her take him out of the car. Still very scared but definitely more willing. We hung around the rail for a little bit and then sat on the bleachers to watch the classes. We noticed that the kids seem to bother him more than the adults. I think there was one outburst of barking that was quickly quieted. We did "friend" many times with all the people walking around. I didnt try to push him too much since it was all new to him and to Buddy.
Overall he did great. Buddy also did well. Only a couple outbursts in the car from Buddy and he was a very happy boy all day. I knew it wouldnt be smart to leave Buddy home in this situation but when we visit Carissa this week, I think I will. Bryce is now trusting Carissa a lot more. When he cant see me he looks to her for that comfort and leadership. Im quite sure its all going to be okay. He is just going to take some time and patience to build the confidence that I know is in there.
The ride up was very very loud! The boys had a wrestling match in the backseat almost the entire way up!! Carissa met me up there so she could spend time with Bryce. He let her put his harness on him in the car and let her take him out of the car. Still very scared but definitely more willing. We hung around the rail for a little bit and then sat on the bleachers to watch the classes. We noticed that the kids seem to bother him more than the adults. I think there was one outburst of barking that was quickly quieted. We did "friend" many times with all the people walking around. I didnt try to push him too much since it was all new to him and to Buddy.
Overall he did great. Buddy also did well. Only a couple outbursts in the car from Buddy and he was a very happy boy all day. I knew it wouldnt be smart to leave Buddy home in this situation but when we visit Carissa this week, I think I will. Bryce is now trusting Carissa a lot more. When he cant see me he looks to her for that comfort and leadership. Im quite sure its all going to be okay. He is just going to take some time and patience to build the confidence that I know is in there.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
this week really got away with me!!
So the last time i posted was monday....Tuesday was uneventful but Wednesday was really great!! He pooped!! okay, so maybe not a big deal but it is a big deal when Bryce doesnt relax. Apparently on Wednesday during our walk, he felt comfortable enough that he pooped during our walk. This is so great for him!!
We went down to Carissa's for some bonding time. He was a bit whiny in the car and started tearing up the blankets in the back seat. He got scoleded a few times for it and eventually stopped. I brought Carissa her birthday gift early...a treat pouch, clicker, and some of Bryce's favorite training treats. He was a little afraid at first but soon warmed up. He likes his new kitty brothers, Apollo and Aspen. They are not too sure of him though. Carissa was able to get him to "touch" and "sit" for her. She brought him in the kitchen...he couldnt see me but could hear me. She bought him a toy so he did engage with her when she threw it. He took many many treats from her. He also got really close when Apollo and Aspen came to visit their mum. Overall it was a great visit and he seemed to get more comfortable as the night moved on.
Thursday night we went back down. He rode soooo much better! no whining and no destruction. Carissa was a little late getting home but Bryce was able to potty before she came home. He barked and growled a little but soon got over it. We all went for a walk. Poor guy was soooo scared!! he just wanted to be with me. He wouldnt take treats from Carissa at first but as soon as he realized he wasnt getting hurt, he relaxed a bit. The sites and sounds of downtown Belfast were a little scary so we went to the park on the waterfront. He sat with Carissa for a bit and she was able to pet him and snuggly a little. We even got a little training in.
After that, it was smooth sailing walking home. He walked playfully in front of us, knowing Carissa had the leash. He was sniffing along, Buddy would get too far ahead and then he'd run and bound to catch up with Buddy. A few times, Bryce even got ahead and looked back at Carissa like "cmon lady, hurry up!!" Too cute. Oh i forgetted.....we were just hanging around at her place and she said "come" a few times....each time he came to her on command. I think he just knew he was getting a treat! hehe He still came though...what a big deal!
Today we are gonna go to PetSmart for some socialization and visiting. I really think he is going to do well. Buddy and Bryce are currently playing in the livingroom. Making tons of noise and running circles around the coffee table. They are even playing keep away with the toys and cow hooves....the life of a puppy....geeezzzz!
We went down to Carissa's for some bonding time. He was a bit whiny in the car and started tearing up the blankets in the back seat. He got scoleded a few times for it and eventually stopped. I brought Carissa her birthday gift early...a treat pouch, clicker, and some of Bryce's favorite training treats. He was a little afraid at first but soon warmed up. He likes his new kitty brothers, Apollo and Aspen. They are not too sure of him though. Carissa was able to get him to "touch" and "sit" for her. She brought him in the kitchen...he couldnt see me but could hear me. She bought him a toy so he did engage with her when she threw it. He took many many treats from her. He also got really close when Apollo and Aspen came to visit their mum. Overall it was a great visit and he seemed to get more comfortable as the night moved on.
Thursday night we went back down. He rode soooo much better! no whining and no destruction. Carissa was a little late getting home but Bryce was able to potty before she came home. He barked and growled a little but soon got over it. We all went for a walk. Poor guy was soooo scared!! he just wanted to be with me. He wouldnt take treats from Carissa at first but as soon as he realized he wasnt getting hurt, he relaxed a bit. The sites and sounds of downtown Belfast were a little scary so we went to the park on the waterfront. He sat with Carissa for a bit and she was able to pet him and snuggly a little. We even got a little training in.
After that, it was smooth sailing walking home. He walked playfully in front of us, knowing Carissa had the leash. He was sniffing along, Buddy would get too far ahead and then he'd run and bound to catch up with Buddy. A few times, Bryce even got ahead and looked back at Carissa like "cmon lady, hurry up!!" Too cute. Oh i forgetted.....we were just hanging around at her place and she said "come" a few times....each time he came to her on command. I think he just knew he was getting a treat! hehe He still came though...what a big deal!
Today we are gonna go to PetSmart for some socialization and visiting. I really think he is going to do well. Buddy and Bryce are currently playing in the livingroom. Making tons of noise and running circles around the coffee table. They are even playing keep away with the toys and cow hooves....the life of a puppy....geeezzzz!
Monday, April 27, 2009
boys will be boys...
but geez they are loud!! Right now Buddy and Bryce are in the kitchen playing. I figured they would both be tired out but no way! Im beat though.
I took Bryce out around the block first. I make the block pretty big. Two kids were following us around on their bikes and he seemed pretty freaked. Just wanted to hide me when they came close. I tried to do "friend" but he was too upset and wouldnt take the treats. So I told them that he was scared and not to get too close....then kept walking. We then came upon another lady, about my age...maybe younger, with a 3 month old chocolate lab! OMG so cute!! just wanted to play with Bryce and Bryce wanted to play with him. He did take a treat from the lady so that was a plus. We continued on our way. We got to the busier road and he was a little more scared. His tail though was not pinned underneath....it was not up and wagging but was lose and sort of relaxed!! I find that the more I talk to him while we're walking, the more confident he is. I do let him walk in front of me to help with the confidence but he looks back often to make sure Im there. Id love to walk the three of them together but it is so hard!!
We got back and I grabbed Buddy and Santana and did one more round. Buddy hates the gentle leader and Santana just kept pulling. My hands hurt! lol....Hoping for a good week weather wise so I can keep up the hour walk every day.
I took Bryce out around the block first. I make the block pretty big. Two kids were following us around on their bikes and he seemed pretty freaked. Just wanted to hide me when they came close. I tried to do "friend" but he was too upset and wouldnt take the treats. So I told them that he was scared and not to get too close....then kept walking. We then came upon another lady, about my age...maybe younger, with a 3 month old chocolate lab! OMG so cute!! just wanted to play with Bryce and Bryce wanted to play with him. He did take a treat from the lady so that was a plus. We continued on our way. We got to the busier road and he was a little more scared. His tail though was not pinned underneath....it was not up and wagging but was lose and sort of relaxed!! I find that the more I talk to him while we're walking, the more confident he is. I do let him walk in front of me to help with the confidence but he looks back often to make sure Im there. Id love to walk the three of them together but it is so hard!!
We got back and I grabbed Buddy and Santana and did one more round. Buddy hates the gentle leader and Santana just kept pulling. My hands hurt! lol....Hoping for a good week weather wise so I can keep up the hour walk every day.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
wow, im a slacker...
and im sure that wont be the first time i write that as a title!!
This weekend has been oh so busy!! Bryce hasn't had many breakthroughs but he is doing well. he is still driving me nuts though. Friday night we went for a visit to my friend Carissa's house. We wanted to see how he would do with her cats. He did very well. Interested but no chasing. More just wanted to see waht was up. He met Charlene and Carissa's honey, Karl. He wasnt sure at first but after a while he was able to take treats from them. Not confidently, but he still took them. This was his first long ride not being crated in the car. On the way down, he seemed very worried. Not so much on the way back. When we got home, I figured out why. He used his leash as a pacifier and chewed right through it....Oops!
Saturday, we took a ride to Bangor. He was crated this time!! We stopped at the barn to visit some friends. I wanted him to see the horses but we never got there. Everyone got to get a look at him. There were lots of people there! When Mary Beth was finished riding, I got him out of the car and we sat around and visited with George and Sylvia. He got lots of treats. Rosie and Dog wanted to investigate him, but not so much on the playing. George seemed to be a bit smitten with him. I can see why...Bryce is a beautiful boy that just needs some confidence!!
After the barn, we went to Bob's house. A bunch of my co-workers were there hanging out. I think he eventually took treats from everyone. He got lots of compliments about how beautiful he was and how quiet he was. I told them not to be fooled....once the snail is out of his shell he is a handful!!!
Today we went down to Gray for some more socialization and so I could learn how to help him some more. We learned two new things...."touch" and "friend". Hoping that he will "touch" to tell me he has to go out...and "friend" will come along when he needs to realize people are not bad!
I cant wait for him to spend some more time with Carissa and see how it goes. Im excited to teach her and Bryce these new things too. He's gonna be such a good boy!!
This weekend has been oh so busy!! Bryce hasn't had many breakthroughs but he is doing well. he is still driving me nuts though. Friday night we went for a visit to my friend Carissa's house. We wanted to see how he would do with her cats. He did very well. Interested but no chasing. More just wanted to see waht was up. He met Charlene and Carissa's honey, Karl. He wasnt sure at first but after a while he was able to take treats from them. Not confidently, but he still took them. This was his first long ride not being crated in the car. On the way down, he seemed very worried. Not so much on the way back. When we got home, I figured out why. He used his leash as a pacifier and chewed right through it....Oops!
Saturday, we took a ride to Bangor. He was crated this time!! We stopped at the barn to visit some friends. I wanted him to see the horses but we never got there. Everyone got to get a look at him. There were lots of people there! When Mary Beth was finished riding, I got him out of the car and we sat around and visited with George and Sylvia. He got lots of treats. Rosie and Dog wanted to investigate him, but not so much on the playing. George seemed to be a bit smitten with him. I can see why...Bryce is a beautiful boy that just needs some confidence!!
After the barn, we went to Bob's house. A bunch of my co-workers were there hanging out. I think he eventually took treats from everyone. He got lots of compliments about how beautiful he was and how quiet he was. I told them not to be fooled....once the snail is out of his shell he is a handful!!!
Today we went down to Gray for some more socialization and so I could learn how to help him some more. We learned two new things...."touch" and "friend". Hoping that he will "touch" to tell me he has to go out...and "friend" will come along when he needs to realize people are not bad!
I cant wait for him to spend some more time with Carissa and see how it goes. Im excited to teach her and Bryce these new things too. He's gonna be such a good boy!!
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