tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post8300868122946090615..comments2024-03-27T02:20:17.646-05:00Comments on The Abandoned Dog: ExplainationsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-64590526093555720252011-08-15T20:55:35.873-05:002011-08-15T20:55:35.873-05:00Hi Tiff, I hope you can find someone to work with ...Hi Tiff, I hope you can find someone to work with you and Tad. You've done so much for him and he has come a long way but you both just need a little extra help. I'm guessing something during the incident sent him over the edge and the heightened emotions/collar grabbing escalated him into aggressive mode. I'm not a trainer or behaviorist so I won't presume to give advice and I applaud your decision to tighten the rules for now. For what it's worth, I think you've done all the right things for Tad and with his past he must have a whole luggage set of baggage that you must deal with. Stay positive and keep searching for the right trainer/behaviorist. There has to be one out there for your both. I believe in you and in Tad. No-one is perfect but it sounds like you're on the right path. I wish you luck and will always be a fan : )Baroness Blitzenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02023809025065733915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-83371350898859037402011-08-15T20:47:46.050-05:002011-08-15T20:47:46.050-05:00I am a regular at Tad's page and enjoy everyon...I am a regular at Tad's page and enjoy everyone of my visits. I am kind of lost here. I am sorry you feel judged the wrong way. I have never even once doubted you have Tad's best interest in everything you do for him. I have always felt that way. I only feel admiration for all you have done for Tad and for your vocation of caring for those babies at the clinic. Yes, that is a vocation because it is easy for anyone to have a pet, but to work with ailing and sick babies is not an easy job. So just be proud of yourself and keep those stories coming. I am grateful for all you do!! We all love your other babies as well. Lots of kisses to Tad please, from this his friend Mayra from sunny Puerto Rico!!Mayra J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09035230150796846174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-66964024578345909142011-08-15T19:20:36.418-05:002011-08-15T19:20:36.418-05:00Hi Tiff, its clear Tad's recent behavior is af...Hi Tiff, its clear Tad's recent behavior is affecting you greatly, I previously had really terrible aggression problems with my 2 german shepherds and found a trainer (I live in miami) that is the best of the best, many others had come and failed but he truly succeeded. I'm not saying Tad is very aggressive but maybe the tips on his website can help you with correcting the incident that happened with Tad. After reading this post about Tad's rules, I think that this trainer's methods and way of thinking will go hand in hand with what you've already been doing to train Tad. Best of luck with everything! here is the link to the trainer's www.theharvardofdogtraining.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-37001958452346310062011-08-15T19:10:05.947-05:002011-08-15T19:10:05.947-05:00I bet you're doing just fine with him. You...I bet you're doing just fine with him. You've brought him along ways from where he was. I know from going to beginner and intermediate training class with my dobie that it was mostly me that needed the training lol. Our dogs just want to please us and once they know what we expect then its easy for them most of the time! Hang in there, you're doing pawsome!!!!Trina Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08595471566910316374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-10027369554251409142011-08-15T19:08:52.855-05:002011-08-15T19:08:52.855-05:00Sounds like you are working with Tad and in a shor...Sounds like you are working with Tad and in a short amount of time, Tad knows what the rules are. Keep finding a way or a solution to work with Tad's recent incident. Bless your BIG heart for finding Tad and gettng him well again and adopting Tad. From your blogs and FB posts, Tad has shown a remarkable recovery health wise!Nancy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14462791871918242476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-80750085834865292412011-08-15T19:06:28.993-05:002011-08-15T19:06:28.993-05:00It is a miracle that a pup with his background is ...It is a miracle that a pup with his background is able to trust anyone! Not to mention how far he has come physically, mentally, and emotionally. Dogs are complex creatures. We teach 'train' them but they actually do the same for us. Thank goodness for the unconditional love they provide...even if they have their 'off' moments. I am sure his bite was an isolated incident. You are his savior and who knows what his perspective is. Some dog's bark is worse than his bite....well, Tad just showed that the opposite is true of him. Not uncommon for a creature that was neglected/abused/left for dead. He is a good boy and he is YOUR boy.LisaJuneWesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10023493564058308024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-12363652312298183092011-08-15T19:04:03.922-05:002011-08-15T19:04:03.922-05:00Wow. I'm sorry you are having to explain yours...Wow. I'm sorry you are having to explain yourself so much. You don't have to explain anything. You have done wonderfully with Tad. He is so lucky to have you. BTW - love the collage!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760453773927580916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2506049144354013794.post-37942016788259025932011-08-15T18:59:51.189-05:002011-08-15T18:59:51.189-05:00Keep doing what you're doing Tiffany. You will...Keep doing what you're doing Tiffany. You will come through for Tad and he will do his best to please you.Missy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13978309049726411630noreply@blogger.com