tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post116248496740305444..comments2007-02-17T09:35:25.065-05:00karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162823488714440262006-11-06T09:31:00.000-05:002006-11-06T09:31:00.000-05:00Donna, I remember seeimg that guy on Oprah!Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162782018162633892006-11-05T22:00:00.000-05:002006-11-05T22:00:00.000-05:00We used to give our dog baby carrots, too, and he loved them. Well, our lab did, the boxer, not so much, but...<BR/><BR/>Hmmm, the butt cheek thing...definitely worth paying to fix!Christihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05369978641581682398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162676527278972772006-11-04T16:42:00.000-05:002006-11-04T16:42:00.000-05:00Karla, I just got back from a family get together, my aunt who has 6 dogs, 2 of which are hyper maniacs like your Samson. She is reading the book Cesar's Way. He is the dog whisperer dude. She said his book is awesome and she is implementing his ways with her dogs and they are working really well. I guess you can see some of his video clips on Amazon. Just thought I'd mention it since you are looking for ways to help your beast!Donnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162570116080253202006-11-03T11:08:00.000-05:002006-11-03T11:08:00.000-05:00Oh Lord Karla this entry made me laugh out loud several times. The image of you and Samson in the bathroom stall must have been an interesting one. <BR/><BR/>I hope the little pirate ended up with a snickers bar though...if only he knew Samson really was just a gentle giant LOLPatyrishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12749219949993878456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162562602660554342006-11-03T09:03:00.000-05:002006-11-03T09:03:00.000-05:00The can with the coins is a wonderful solution, also try this: put him on a leash at the front door and have someone come to your house and ring the bell. Samson should ONLY get attention when he DOESN’T jump up. Even scolding or yelling at him will enforce the bad behavior, because he still gets attention that way.<BR/>Give one short tug on the leash and a command word (down, sit, stay) and have your “guest” ignore him until he settles then lavish affection when he’s quiet. This will eventually reach him that he’ll get more attention when he’s doing the good behavior. It takes time, but I think he’ll catch on quick.methatiamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05774940594022381758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162525157497695172006-11-02T22:39:00.000-05:002006-11-02T22:39:00.000-05:00You must (must, must, must) read Marley and Me http://marleyandme.com.<BR/><BR/>I'm in Ajax, too. If I was a praying person, I'd be sending notes to God for you and your baby; in lieu, I send you good vibes each time I visit.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Carly<BR/>durhamregion.typepad.com/carly_foster/Carlyhttp://durhamregion.typepad.com/carly_foster/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162522037300611072006-11-02T21:47:00.000-05:002006-11-02T21:47:00.000-05:00LOL. The tennis ball fetching could come in handy. He could be a ball boy and earn his keep..happy and blue 2http://happyandblue2.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162510578484417042006-11-02T18:36:00.000-05:002006-11-02T18:36:00.000-05:00hahahaha I almost wet my pants when I read this post haha u and samson in the bathroom haharachaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13085050615125716444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162507004666741662006-11-02T17:36:00.000-05:002006-11-02T17:36:00.000-05:00Maddie almost ran away from a house with a big dog too, but then I think the thought of losing out on candy overtook her and she gritted her teeth and walked past him.Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01975795000759157299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162506470995068972006-11-02T17:27:00.000-05:002006-11-02T17:27:00.000-05:00Sammy used to bark everytime the doorbell rang and wouldn't stop. We put a few coins in a tin and everytime he barks, we shake it, just once. Apparently the sound is like fingernails on a blackboard to humans. We only had to do it a couple of times. Now, we just have to show him the tin and he stops.Lindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15222197140433385319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162503804579387692006-11-02T16:43:00.000-05:002006-11-02T16:43:00.000-05:00Donna, Samson's cookies are actually just milkbones. Oh my goodness, I can't even imagine how far he would bounce up the walls if we actually fed him real human cookies!Karlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05483505184799130550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162502697314663022006-11-02T16:24:00.000-05:002006-11-02T16:24:00.000-05:00I have a 5 month old female black lab and can defintely relate. She just finished Puppy 101 and starts adolescent training next week. I actually started putting her in "doggie daycare" once a week and it definitely helps with her high energy level. Keeping bitter apple spray nearby at all times helped with her fondness for long sleeves and pants legs...Kimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162502420773428612006-11-02T16:20:00.000-05:002006-11-02T16:20:00.000-05:00Dogs always love to smell in the most interesting places, right? <BR/><BR/>He looks like a cutie!Katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15080488909182074526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162497156501025982006-11-02T14:52:00.000-05:002006-11-02T14:52:00.000-05:00I agree, your Samson stories are hilarious! <BR/><BR/>Maybe if you stop feeding him cookies he won't be so hyper....actually maybe they really aren't cookie cookies, but if they are maybe he can't handle sugar?<BR/><BR/>My aunt treats her 6 dogs with baby carrots! Maybe this will calm him down??<BR/>Labs tend tobe very hyper dogs. Good LuckDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162495725062624542006-11-02T14:28:00.000-05:002006-11-02T14:28:00.000-05:00I'll continue to enjoy hearing the way you tell of him.Anvilcloudhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162489932111670002006-11-02T12:52:00.000-05:002006-11-02T12:52:00.000-05:00Samson is soooo lovely. Being a dog owner and lover I can so appreciate the puppy exuberance. It can be trying at times. Dog classes are the best. I love going to them myself. For the doorbell thing.. you will need to continue your practice of sit, down, and stay. Maybe have a friend come over to ring the bell for practice sessions. Have you ever considered agility classes. They are great for bonding and obedience. And remember.. a tired dog.. is a good dog. :-)Collhttp://colleenscorner.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12843084.post-1162488900766233332006-11-02T12:35:00.000-05:002006-11-02T12:35:00.000-05:00HAHA!<BR/>I can just picture the two of you jammed into that little bathroom stall. <BR/><BR/>I think Samson has more education than your next door neighbour by the sounds of things.Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03590791259711362573noreply@blogger.com