+Stuey Posted July 11, 2005 Share Posted July 11, 2005 Thought I'd just blow a trumpet to say that Ozzy passed his Kennel Club Good Citizen Gold test for dog obedience tonight. At just 19 months old, that's pretty good going I'm told. So.... if he happens to lick you or want to play with you if you meet him, it's because he LIKES you, not because he is disobedient Link to comment
+klaus23 Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 What a legend! Congrats Ozzy Link to comment
+Couparangus Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Looks kinda vicious.... [] Link to comment
+ANDYBUG&LADYBIRD Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Well done Ozzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment
+Woodbury Walker Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Is Ozzy going to take Stuey to training classes now Link to comment
+HazelS Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Oh bless him... he is gorgeous!!!! I bet he takes YOU out for walkies!! Link to comment
+Mad H@ter Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Way t' go Ozzy Chester had a go at this, but failed his Bronze , don't tell him I told you though as he gets very embarased. He didn't start until he was 2 (he was a stray before that ), so it just goes to prove you can't teach an old dog new tricks. Link to comment
+Birders Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 <<So.... if he happens to lick you or want to play with you if you meet him, it's because he LIKES you, not because he is disobedient >> Maybe, but with all the respect and politeness in the world... don't you doggy people understand that some people find this behaviour utterly abhorrent? We DON'T want any dog licking us... and there are plenty that are sufficiently well behaved not to. Last weekend we were out caching along some country lanes. A dog-walker approached with two large Alasatian-type dogs. Fearing the worst we moved as far from the path as possible, but they paid no attention to us and walked straight past. We thanked their owner and exchanged friendly greetings. A little while later whilst retrieving a cache we were pestered by a smaller animal that started to climb on us frantically... usual nonsense "It's OK, he's only being friendly" shouted by some totally moronic woman 50 yards away...." So, doggy people, please train your pets to respect other people and then those people might not be so frightened... Thanks very much. Link to comment
+t.a.folk Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 <<So.... if he happens to lick you or want to play with you if you meet him, it's because he LIKES you, not because he is disobedient >> I read it simply as a jokey ending . On serious note ,recently when out caching , we were told by a dog owner that some peoples habit of nicely fussing dogs that jump up at them ,as strangers ,is rewarding the dog for bad behaviour . Big Taf had had just made a nice fuss of their 16 week puppy that had jumped up at him. The puppy has just started training sessions with owner . Fear it is too late to retrain Big Taf . Link to comment
Deego Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) Good work Ozzy :D . I did not know there were tests for dogs. I must look for Jake, he would love that. Maybe a bit old at four though . Now if I can just train Ozzy to take you to TP's Edited July 12, 2005 by Deego Link to comment
+DcCow Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 <<So.... if he happens to lick you or want to play with you if you meet him, it's because he LIKES you, not because he is disobedient >> Maybe, but with all the respect and politeness in the world... don't you doggy people understand that some people find this behaviour utterly abhorrent? We DON'T want any dog licking us... and there are plenty that are sufficiently well behaved not to. Last weekend we were out caching along some country lanes. A dog-walker approached with two large Alasatian-type dogs. Fearing the worst we moved as far from the path as possible, but they paid no attention to us and walked straight past. We thanked their owner and exchanged friendly greetings. A little while later whilst retrieving a cache we were pestered by a smaller animal that started to climb on us frantically... usual nonsense "It's OK, he's only being friendly" shouted by some totally moronic woman 50 yards away...." So, doggy people, please train your pets to respect other people and then those people might not be so frightened... Thanks very much. Somebody I use to work with many years ago, had a "friendly" dog. He would walk him in a local park without a leash everyday. One day, he jump on this fellow, who didn't know (at least he claimed) that the dog was friendly and he broke the dogs neck. He claimed the dog jumped on him agressively and he was just defending himself. Since the owner didn't have control of the dog, the dog owner was the one who ended up with legal problems. It is very sad that this happened, but it is something to remember. We take our dog caching with us all the time. We don't keep her on a leash all the time, but we are mindful of other folks that are around. DC Link to comment
+Alibags Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Well done Ozzy. I must say, I have never met a vicious flatcoat, but plenty of completely potty ones!! My mates flatcoat managed to sneak into the kitchen and skillfully steal some food. He then slunk off to his basket to eat it undisturbed. What did he chose for his gormet feast? ... a bag of chili powder !!! Link to comment
+Stuey Posted July 12, 2005 Author Share Posted July 12, 2005 (edited) Maybe, but with all the respect and politeness in the world... don't you doggy people understand that some people find this behaviour utterly abhorrent? t.a. folk had it right, it was a jokey ending. I have always deterred Ozzy from jumping up and licking strangers. The bits about "Kennel Club" and "Gold Award" and "Obedience" in my original post were important, and to anyone who knows nothing (or anything for that matter) about dogs, you should please realise that this scheme is all about training both owners and dogs to fit in with society. We have been doing these training sessions (weekly for 15 months) for the very reasons that you mention. We don't want him jumping all over people, or being disobedient, or worrying people that are nervous with dogs around. Please be assured that we and all other dog owners who take part in the Kennel Club Good Citizen scheme are doing this for your benefit as well as ours and our dogs. We are quite rightfully proud of his achievement. Edited July 12, 2005 by Stuey Link to comment
+Bill D (wwh) Posted July 13, 2005 Share Posted July 13, 2005 Well done, Ozzy! (Oh, and Stuey too... ) Link to comment
+Stuey Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 Now if I can just train Ozzy to take you to TP's Better still, if I can train Ozzy to sniff out tupperware! Link to comment
+Stuey Posted July 13, 2005 Author Share Posted July 13, 2005 Locked..... Thanks for your responses and sorry if I offended anyone with the original post! Link to comment
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