Post by: Stickerbush on February 26, 2011, 06:35:49 PM
anybody know anything to do about this? She somehow learned to be afraid of it without any reason, I've heard people say babies arent afraid of heights, this could be the same kind of thing...
Post by: superdown on February 26, 2011, 06:40:53 PM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on February 26, 2011, 06:41:28 PM
Post by: sisu on February 26, 2011, 06:50:02 PM
Post by: Stickerbush on February 27, 2011, 08:35:06 AM
How old is she? It took my dog a while to even go thru a small stream.
she is 2, this bridge was above a small irrigation ditch that was dry. I tried walking her across but she wouldnt have it, almost jumped right off rather than walking across. its not a big deal now but I can see it being a problem, I'll try the treats method though and make sure shes really hungry too
Post by: PacificNWhunter on February 27, 2011, 08:41:30 AM
Post by: huntergreg on February 27, 2011, 08:43:03 AM
Post by: 400out on February 27, 2011, 09:02:32 AM
Post by: sisu on February 27, 2011, 09:17:35 AM
similar to this photo but but not 100% closed surface. My Red Nose had to be carried to the boat before otherwise she'd swim to the boat and we'd have to haul her wet butt in. Now the lab he sees the boat and he does not care one iota about the dock's texture. He knows he is going for a boat ride and that is that, but lord save us if he sees a duck or goose before I can grab his collar or tell him NO! WE were going under way one day about 3 years ago, when I saw some water fowl and in he went at bout 15-20 miles per hour. Thank goodness it was off to the side of the boat so he cleared every thing. There were several boats around at the time and they all had a hoot over the abandon ship responce of the dog.
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Post by: Stickerbush on March 01, 2011, 10:43:36 AM
Post by: Rowdy on March 02, 2011, 08:48:20 AM
Post by: sisu on March 02, 2011, 12:03:52 PM
Dogs are great partners, a little love, a treat, share some lunch and they are happy. :)
Post by: Ray on March 02, 2011, 12:04:49 PM
Post by: shooternme on July 22, 2011, 09:11:09 AM
went with a hike with her today and she was freaked out to cross a footbridge 5 ft off the ground at most. And I distinctly remember her crossing the same one before.
anybody know anything to do about this? She somehow learned to be afraid of it without any reason, I've heard people say babies arent afraid of heights, this could be the same kind of thing...
What I would do, have her on leash and in a playful mood. Take a long run (50yrds) to the bridge and keep praising her while you do it. The faster the better. The most important part will be you keeping your head forward and not hesitating expecting her to hesitate. She may freeze up on you so don't get frustrated just try again. When she sees her fearless leader take charge she will follow. Always give lots of praise. You want 100% effort and 80% efficency.
Edit: Never force or carry the dog onto the bridge. She needs to get over this without that kind of help. Unless her safety is in jepordy.