tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post6490382437489789438..comments2024-03-29T02:25:24.120-05:00Comments on Two Pitties in the City: Being Social with an Unsocial PupTwo Pitties in the Cityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-37313703696522335412011-10-01T22:10:44.582-05:002011-10-01T22:10:44.582-05:00Maize is a beautiful dog. I'm glad the walks a...Maize is a beautiful dog. I'm glad the walks are working out.Suze's WCAC Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16494738629287408629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-64842216942898737282011-09-30T15:04:24.989-05:002011-09-30T15:04:24.989-05:00wow, i'm so impressed with maize! we have the ...wow, i'm so impressed with maize! we have the same problem with desmond and didn't even realize it had its own name until pretty recently. i definitely intend to work on it for however long it takes and it's nice to know there's so much proof of a turnaround.Lauren @ Life With Desmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976547323996618195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-21511923316475544792011-09-13T16:19:55.441-05:002011-09-13T16:19:55.441-05:00My friend went to a doggy psychologist. The best t...My friend went to a doggy psychologist. The best thing for the bad pup is to do exactly what you are doing. Walk with a group...yipppE<br />Benny & LilyTwo French Bulldogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10504475675258871866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-13088329095965598642011-09-13T05:14:01.518-05:002011-09-13T05:14:01.518-05:00What beautiful pups! I love the pictures.
It'...What beautiful pups! I love the pictures.<br /><br />It's good to hear that Maize is getting out to work on her leash reactivity and that you have a group of people who welcome her. That's so important for both of you. So many people/groups would just turn their backs on a Bully and not even give you a chance.<br /><br />Here's to more happy and fun walks for all of you!pibblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420878751922413807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-67564836968818767012011-09-12T21:01:23.919-05:002011-09-12T21:01:23.919-05:00Maize is adorable! It's great to see her maki...Maize is adorable! It's great to see her making so much progress, and I'd never guess she'd had such serious issues in the past. She always looks like an angel in the walk pictures!houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-17420980724764271432011-09-12T20:48:33.998-05:002011-09-12T20:48:33.998-05:00Yay, Maize!!! I wish every city had a meetup like...Yay, Maize!!! I wish every city had a meetup like this!Tucker The Crestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13785899841721617997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-53525187762097493312011-09-12T16:01:08.889-05:002011-09-12T16:01:08.889-05:00Confessed pit bull addict, yes you did see Lola ha...Confessed pit bull addict, yes you did see Lola hauling our produce at the market later in the day Sunday. Thanks for the kind words. That was her first day in the backpack, and she really took to 'working'. She has some stranger fear, but usually does pretty well at the market. We try to take her most weeks to get her comfortable in crowds. Say hi next time.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536532543598592310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-64614601140323547192011-09-12T15:54:05.021-05:002011-09-12T15:54:05.021-05:00Good job to Maize and her mom! Her mom could have ...Good job to Maize and her mom! Her mom could have easily passed on the group walking to avoid any incidents, but instead she joined and Maize seems to be doing great! Woo hoo!brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490740909541514702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-75985252759604726102011-09-12T13:41:38.615-05:002011-09-12T13:41:38.615-05:00So fantastic that this is taking off! What a great...So fantastic that this is taking off! What a great way to work on issues while connecting with other people who are on the same page. (As an aside, I think I saw the beautiful white-with-spots pit bull wearing the backpack at the Logan Square farmers market and remember being impressed with his/her composure and good looks.)A Confessed Pit Bull Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15777050986041332779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-44770796902368314302011-09-12T13:01:36.105-05:002011-09-12T13:01:36.105-05:00This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for sha...This is an amazing post. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences. I too have cared for quite a few leash-reactive dogs, and the issue is so much more common and misunderstood than people realize. I think it's so great that you're helping to bring this out of the shadows and letting others understand that leash reactivity is not general all-around aggression, but rather something very specific -- something that can be managed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-4935168845321366872011-09-12T13:00:46.416-05:002011-09-12T13:00:46.416-05:00we love stories of progress!
Kari
http://dogisgod...we love stories of progress!<br /><br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.comKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-75889148735546340892011-09-12T11:22:36.011-05:002011-09-12T11:22:36.011-05:00This is really heartening to hear. Reggie can be r...This is really heartening to hear. Reggie can be reactive also so I understand her mom's initial hesitation about going on walks like this with a group of other dogs. And it can be hard living in the city with a leash reactive dog. I'm glad that the experience was positive for all involved and it gives me hope!Jacquelin Cangrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519794075504781974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-39474108743105186032011-09-12T11:21:39.851-05:002011-09-12T11:21:39.851-05:00The great thing about the walks are that they are ...The great thing about the walks are that they are very structured and controlled, and all the group members understand the boundaries and how to support one another. From the time Maize started with the group, we noticed her gaining confidence each time, and we were beyond proud to see how confidently she was walking with her new friends. Maize's mom is so dedicated, and has done so much work and training with her. We are also learning so much from them.Two Pitties in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04694420319336839807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-33278873490343293412011-09-12T11:16:30.745-05:002011-09-12T11:16:30.745-05:00My foster dog Cosmo is fearful of other dogs and i...My foster dog Cosmo is fearful of other dogs and is also reactive on a leash. Just like Maize, I notice that when we are in an large group, he is more relaxed. Actually, overwhelmed is probably a better word. When there is a group, he doesn't direct all his energy on one dog and therefore doesn't feel fear or frustration and he doesn't react. It's wonderful. And it's something to build on.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13963395707570608596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-39517246997918598542011-09-12T11:02:16.887-05:002011-09-12T11:02:16.887-05:00What a great post! Glad to hear Maize is doing so ...What a great post! Glad to hear Maize is doing so well. From the owner of another leash reactive pup, I know how hard it is but also how great it feels when your pup makes progress!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01229758010712631659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-5807606086665262272011-09-12T10:06:35.448-05:002011-09-12T10:06:35.448-05:00What amazing progress!What amazing progress!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06682247361413446387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-50227869244774902872011-09-12T10:03:48.303-05:002011-09-12T10:03:48.303-05:00That is so cool how far Maize has come! I wonder i...That is so cool how far Maize has come! I wonder if a dog walking club would help Rufus, who isn't leash reactive but has trouble walking when other dogs or people are around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-23545952439957173952011-09-12T09:38:15.933-05:002011-09-12T09:38:15.933-05:00some suggestions for Maize's wonderful owners ...some suggestions for Maize's wonderful owners (though it sounds like they know much of this already)<br /><br />http://ourpack.org/aggressreactivity.html<br />http://www.realpitbull.com/relaxation-protocol.html<br />http://www.aspcabehavior.org/articles/155/Dogs-Who-Are-Reactive-on-Leash.aspxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-54654916640119087862011-09-12T09:23:40.322-05:002011-09-12T09:23:40.322-05:00Wow what an amazing story and news. Go Maize - an...Wow what an amazing story and news. Go Maize - and go her mom for never giving up on her!Two Grad Students and a Pittiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13269935614694788118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-35242721711753022532011-09-12T09:12:40.911-05:002011-09-12T09:12:40.911-05:00We have been working hard to socialize our foster,...We have been working hard to socialize our foster, a lab/pit former stray who was clearly never socialized. He's definitely leash-reactive, but Maize's story gives me more confidence that our boy will overcome his fears, too!Crystal K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14879720397650697844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-75993514605930926412011-09-12T08:47:56.866-05:002011-09-12T08:47:56.866-05:00What a great success story! I may have to try som...What a great success story! I may have to try some group walks to help with Maggie's leash reactivity.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12927341583121637250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-16940025516509748662011-09-12T08:45:09.960-05:002011-09-12T08:45:09.960-05:00go Maize!!! actually your situation is very simil...go Maize!!! actually your situation is very similar to mine, although Maisie is dog selective so sometimes she's OK around other dogs on leash and other times she flips out. I have got to get my butt in gear and start making it to this group, where will the next one be taking place?<br /><br />http://maisieme.blogspot.com/Maisie's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252679527184329606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-74390095903420620042011-09-12T08:32:11.615-05:002011-09-12T08:32:11.615-05:00This is amazing. Kudos to Maize for being so brav...This is amazing. Kudos to Maize for being so brave and to her mom for being so dedicated!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161378066961983393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513996817497959054.post-89728968133580339202011-09-12T08:28:43.306-05:002011-09-12T08:28:43.306-05:00I just met Maize these past two weeks on the walks...I just met Maize these past two weeks on the walks, and would have no idea of her issues, just based on how great she did on the walks. Walking beside her yesterday was literally an enjoyable walk in the park, three gorgeous girls (and their people ;) ) out for a stroll.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536532543598592310noreply@blogger.com