Smudge's Adventures In Texas continued
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Ken Korn
Jun 20, 2010, 4:33:14 PM6/20/10
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An update on Smudge and riding in my car.
Over Memorial Day Week, Smudge and I drove from Austin to Quansa and
up into Wisconsin in my car. I brought his crate mattress along for
him so he would have better footing on the leather seat. The trip was
two long days each way....over 10 hours driving each day. Smudge
continued to be unhappy, spending the vast majority of the time in
motion standing and panting. He would lay down once in a while but not
for long. When we stopped at a rest area or for gas, he was just fine
walking on his 10 foot line and doing his job. Much of the time in
motion standing, he was looking down and cocking his head as if he
heard something under the car that was bothering him. While we were at
Quansa, I think he was acting totally normally.....but driving was a
different story.
Today I took him with me to do some shopping. He acted the same way.
Unhappy when driving and OK when not. I do need to take him in
Marilyn's car to see if it is something about mine that bothers him.
I really wonder what is going on in that little head?????????????
Ken
Over Memorial Day Week, Smudge and I drove from Austin to Quansa and
up into Wisconsin in my car. I brought his crate mattress along for
him so he would have better footing on the leather seat. The trip was
two long days each way....over 10 hours driving each day. Smudge
continued to be unhappy, spending the vast majority of the time in
motion standing and panting. He would lay down once in a while but not
for long. When we stopped at a rest area or for gas, he was just fine
walking on his 10 foot line and doing his job. Much of the time in
motion standing, he was looking down and cocking his head as if he
heard something under the car that was bothering him. While we were at
Quansa, I think he was acting totally normally.....but driving was a
different story.
Today I took him with me to do some shopping. He acted the same way.
Unhappy when driving and OK when not. I do need to take him in
Marilyn's car to see if it is something about mine that bothers him.
I really wonder what is going on in that little head?????????????
Ken
Ken Korn
Dec 11, 2010, 6:37:49 PM12/11/10
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It's been quite a few months since I wrote about Smudge and driving. Little by little, he has been getting more "comfortable" driving in my car. In fact, the last couple of times, he has even laid down on the seat next to me. I give him a big "Good Boy" and he seems to appreciate that feedback. I have no idea why this has taken so long, but he is making some kind of adjustment.....in a positive direction :-)
It's been over a year since Smudge came to live with us. This is definitely his home, his yard, his neighborhood. He makes sure that we make the correct turns on our daily walks.....and has his particular places to keep his marks up to date. He's eating well, sleeping well, and still keeps Emma "under control".....although sometimes she is pretty persistent about wanting him to play with her. She brings him toys to play with.
We are still so happy to have that boy living with us. He is a treasure.
Ken
It's been over a year since Smudge came to live with us. This is definitely his home, his yard, his neighborhood. He makes sure that we make the correct turns on our daily walks.....and has his particular places to keep his marks up to date. He's eating well, sleeping well, and still keeps Emma "under control".....although sometimes she is pretty persistent about wanting him to play with her. She brings him toys to play with.
We are still so happy to have that boy living with us. He is a treasure.
Ken
LH
Dec 12, 2010, 2:10:45 PM12/12/10
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Ken,
Great update... sometimes, you just don't know what makes these
Lakelands tick and "undoing" something (that only they really know the
cause
of or concern about) takes a while. Persistence, patience and some
brainstorming
help.
An Airedale like Emma or Parker that has been raised to be respectful
around dogs, most
importantly small dogs, is the best companion for a Lakeland.
A little sideline... I just hate it when I read or hear from people
describing Airedales are
clowns, silly, goofy, or wild. If I had that, our household would be
chaos. Instead, it is
peaceful, with an appropriate Airedale who does play, but when
appropriate and in a respectful
manner.
Lisa
Great update... sometimes, you just don't know what makes these
Lakelands tick and "undoing" something (that only they really know the
cause
of or concern about) takes a while. Persistence, patience and some
brainstorming
help.
An Airedale like Emma or Parker that has been raised to be respectful
around dogs, most
importantly small dogs, is the best companion for a Lakeland.
A little sideline... I just hate it when I read or hear from people
describing Airedales are
clowns, silly, goofy, or wild. If I had that, our household would be
chaos. Instead, it is
peaceful, with an appropriate Airedale who does play, but when
appropriate and in a respectful
manner.
Lisa
Pat Muller
Dec 12, 2010, 9:58:03 PM12/12/10
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Oh Ken
I am so glad to read this about Smudge. He is one special dog. I
work with so many dogs that he and Londyn trained as puppies. On Sat.
a really nice couple came to pick up Bella. She did great and so did
they. It was a great lesson.
Ray, Bella's new dad, has competed in obedience and tracking and is
thinking he may want to get back into it with Bella. When I learned
that, I wanted to make sure that he did not start training this puppy
like he did his Giant Schnauzer, so I got Sam to use as a demo dog.
Bella was really worried about Sam from the minute she entered the
room. I did some desensitizing, relaxation exercises and we did the
Tip exercise as well. I then tied Bella to a heavy weight and when
she got worried, took her down. While Bella was down, I called Sam
over to me and told her to Down. She did and I let Bella approach and
sniff the big dog. Finally Bella realized that she had nothing to
worry about and she was fine. Sam was so very impressive and could
not have done any better.
When I finished, I sat back in my wheelchair and we talked. I told
them that Sam had been horrible when I got her as a stray. But thanks
to Londyn (who they were in love with) and a great dog named Smudge,
Sam learned some very hard lessons concerning the importance of
respect, calmness and good manners in this pack.
To this day, Sam will correct the herders, the sporting dogs and the
hounds. She is too fast and agile for the toys and the nonsporting.
She does not like the working dogs but she is absolutely 100%
respectful of the higher functioning terriers. Smudge did an amazing
job of calming this girl down. And for that reason, Sam could easily
be placed as a service dog just as long as the person does not have a
cat!
For that reason, I will probably keep Sam right where she is.
Ken, please give that boy a hug and please say "Hi" to Marilyn as
well. And I am glad he is makiing adjustments, Smudge does not
approve of change.
Later
Pat
I am so glad to read this about Smudge. He is one special dog. I
work with so many dogs that he and Londyn trained as puppies. On Sat.
a really nice couple came to pick up Bella. She did great and so did
they. It was a great lesson.
Ray, Bella's new dad, has competed in obedience and tracking and is
thinking he may want to get back into it with Bella. When I learned
that, I wanted to make sure that he did not start training this puppy
like he did his Giant Schnauzer, so I got Sam to use as a demo dog.
Bella was really worried about Sam from the minute she entered the
room. I did some desensitizing, relaxation exercises and we did the
Tip exercise as well. I then tied Bella to a heavy weight and when
she got worried, took her down. While Bella was down, I called Sam
over to me and told her to Down. She did and I let Bella approach and
sniff the big dog. Finally Bella realized that she had nothing to
worry about and she was fine. Sam was so very impressive and could
not have done any better.
When I finished, I sat back in my wheelchair and we talked. I told
them that Sam had been horrible when I got her as a stray. But thanks
to Londyn (who they were in love with) and a great dog named Smudge,
Sam learned some very hard lessons concerning the importance of
respect, calmness and good manners in this pack.
To this day, Sam will correct the herders, the sporting dogs and the
hounds. She is too fast and agile for the toys and the nonsporting.
She does not like the working dogs but she is absolutely 100%
respectful of the higher functioning terriers. Smudge did an amazing
job of calming this girl down. And for that reason, Sam could easily
be placed as a service dog just as long as the person does not have a
cat!
For that reason, I will probably keep Sam right where she is.
Ken, please give that boy a hug and please say "Hi" to Marilyn as
well. And I am glad he is makiing adjustments, Smudge does not
approve of change.
Later
Pat
Ken Korn
Dec 13, 2010, 10:33:32 PM12/13/10
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Pat,
This evening was another milestone. Smudge has never been what you'd
call a lap dog. He might jump up on my lap for a few minutes, to give
some good licks, and then he's off. Today I gave both Emma and Smudge
baths late in the afternoon....and it is a little cool in the house
(around 72). After supper, Smudge jumped up in Marilyn's lap and
stayed there snuggling for close to ONE HOUR. He then got down, went
to take a drink, and returned to Marilyn's lap for ANOTHER HOUR. At
first we thought he might have been a little cool from his bath, but
he was completely dry most of the time. Right now he's sleeping in his
bed here in the living room.
I'm wondering what will happen when we head for bed later. His usual
routine is to spend a short time in between us in bed, then gets down
and settles in to his bedroom bed next to my side of our bed. We shall
see.
BTW, I did give Smudge a big hug for you.....and a "Hi" to Marilyn
too.
Ken
This evening was another milestone. Smudge has never been what you'd
call a lap dog. He might jump up on my lap for a few minutes, to give
some good licks, and then he's off. Today I gave both Emma and Smudge
baths late in the afternoon....and it is a little cool in the house
(around 72). After supper, Smudge jumped up in Marilyn's lap and
stayed there snuggling for close to ONE HOUR. He then got down, went
to take a drink, and returned to Marilyn's lap for ANOTHER HOUR. At
first we thought he might have been a little cool from his bath, but
he was completely dry most of the time. Right now he's sleeping in his
bed here in the living room.
I'm wondering what will happen when we head for bed later. His usual
routine is to spend a short time in between us in bed, then gets down
and settles in to his bedroom bed next to my side of our bed. We shall
see.
BTW, I did give Smudge a big hug for you.....and a "Hi" to Marilyn
too.
Ken
Janis Moore
Dec 14, 2010, 5:13:34 PM12/14/10
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I sure enjoy reading about Smudge. I can compare some of your
activities to Cassidy. Thanks Ken for continuing to share Smudge.
Being new to Lakelands it is important to me to continue to have an
understanding of the Lakelands young and older.
Janis
activities to Cassidy. Thanks Ken for continuing to share Smudge.
Being new to Lakelands it is important to me to continue to have an
understanding of the Lakelands young and older.
Janis
Ken Korn
Jan 23, 2011, 10:47:54 PM1/23/11
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An update on Smudge riding in my car. Seems like he is finally getting
the idea. He is laying down a good share of the time. No more acting
stressed. I give him a big "GOOD BOY" whenever he lays down.
Today we went to Marilyn's brother's home to watch the Packers beat
the Bears. Smudge and Emma rode in the back seat with no problems at
all. Emma just sits there and watches out the windows and Smudge was
just fine....sometimes laying down, sometimes sitting, sometimes
looking forward between our front seats.....just being a good boy. The
two of them were very well behaved during the afternoon/
evening....just like a pair of MIM pups are supposed to be :-)
Ken
the idea. He is laying down a good share of the time. No more acting
stressed. I give him a big "GOOD BOY" whenever he lays down.
Today we went to Marilyn's brother's home to watch the Packers beat
the Bears. Smudge and Emma rode in the back seat with no problems at
all. Emma just sits there and watches out the windows and Smudge was
just fine....sometimes laying down, sometimes sitting, sometimes
looking forward between our front seats.....just being a good boy. The
two of them were very well behaved during the afternoon/
evening....just like a pair of MIM pups are supposed to be :-)
Ken
Pat Muller
Jan 24, 2011, 9:53:04 AM1/24/11
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Hi Ken & Marilyn
It is always good to hear from you. I have always found that once you
have properly imprinted and conditioned a puppy, give him time to grow
up and you properly train the mature dog, it takes very little effort
to keep him that way.
I am so glad you are enjoying my boy. I don't care how long it is,
you have to know that Smudge will always be my boy.
later
Pat
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