Comments on: random stuff for sunday http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/ Sat, 22 Nov 2008 14:37:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Princess Pointful http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7660 Princess Pointful Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:51:06 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7660 How did you like Gone Baby Gone? I just watched it this past weekend, and I thought it was really well done! How did you like Gone Baby Gone? I just watched it this past weekend, and I thought it was really well done!

]]> By: Gooseberried http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7227 Gooseberried Tue, 04 Mar 2008 18:12:36 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7227 With Bowie, I grabbed that snout of hers, looked her directly in the eye and said, "NO!" very loudly. Bowie is super confident and egotistical (if dogs can be!) so the process went as follows: -When I first started doing that, she caught on to it meaning she was being disiplined so she wouldn't look me in the eye. She would avoid eye contact at all costs. So, I would just hold her snout really hard until she was forced to and then told her NO! again. -Eventually, this method didn't do anything. It was like, "Oh what? You're telling me no? Screw you! I'm doing it anyway." So, I don't know what kind of a doggie mom you are, but I eventually told her NO! and then smacked her on the snout. Now, she doesn't bite me ever. She definitely knows not to do that. Now my only problem is, she knows she can't get away with it on me, but she can with other people. So, she'll nip at my friends when they come over. I'm having a hard time teaching her manners in this area, but I'm hoping it'll improve with age. I agree with everyone else though when they say to have plenty of chew toys around. The Kong is the most amazing thing ever and you don't have to buy the fillings if you don't want...just buy some peanut butter and stuff some of it in there. This will keep her occupied for at least an hour, if you need a break, and the rubbery surface of the Kong feels good in her teething mouth. Also, whenever you play with her, make sure you have a toy between you and her. Never just play with your hands right now. Eventually, that will be fine, but right now...no! She'll think it's cool to bite your hand if you play with your hand, know what I'm sayin'? Sorry so long! Because Bowie is only five months old, this stuff is all fresh in my memory. Good luck! With Bowie, I grabbed that snout of hers, looked her directly in the eye and said, “NO!” very loudly. Bowie is super confident and egotistical (if dogs can be!) so the process went as follows:

-When I first started doing that, she caught on to it meaning she was being disiplined so she wouldn’t look me in the eye. She would avoid eye contact at all costs. So, I would just hold her snout really hard until she was forced to and then told her NO! again.

-Eventually, this method didn’t do anything. It was like, “Oh what? You’re telling me no? Screw you! I’m doing it anyway.” So, I don’t know what kind of a doggie mom you are, but I eventually told her NO! and then smacked her on the snout.

Now, she doesn’t bite me ever. She definitely knows not to do that. Now my only problem is, she knows she can’t get away with it on me, but she can with other people. So, she’ll nip at my friends when they come over. I’m having a hard time teaching her manners in this area, but I’m hoping it’ll improve with age.

I agree with everyone else though when they say to have plenty of chew toys around. The Kong is the most amazing thing ever and you don’t have to buy the fillings if you don’t want…just buy some peanut butter and stuff some of it in there. This will keep her occupied for at least an hour, if you need a break, and the rubbery surface of the Kong feels good in her teething mouth.

Also, whenever you play with her, make sure you have a toy between you and her. Never just play with your hands right now. Eventually, that will be fine, but right now…no! She’ll think it’s cool to bite your hand if you play with your hand, know what I’m sayin’?

Sorry so long! Because Bowie is only five months old, this stuff is all fresh in my memory. Good luck!

]]> By: ChasingParadise http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7210 ChasingParadise Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:05:48 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7210 I don't think gift cards require extra postage. They are pretty lightweight. Gone Baby Gone! ooooh, let us know how it is. I debated it at the video store last night and instead settled on We Own The Night. Excellent! I don’t think gift cards require extra postage. They are pretty lightweight.

Gone Baby Gone! ooooh, let us know how it is. I debated it at the video store last night and instead settled on We Own The Night. Excellent!

]]> By: Pink Sun Drops http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7108 Pink Sun Drops Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:51:59 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7108 Mailing gift cards shouldn't cost extra. As long as it's not two or three in one! Not sure what the trainer would recommend, but I would always just hold her mouth closed until she got a bit uncomfortable and say "No teeth". Now that she's older she still understands what that means when she gets a little too into playing with us. Mailing gift cards shouldn’t cost extra. As long as it’s not two or three in one!

Not sure what the trainer would recommend, but I would always just hold her mouth closed until she got a bit uncomfortable and say “No teeth”. Now that she’s older she still understands what that means when she gets a little too into playing with us.

]]> By: Andrea http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7014 Andrea Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:44:44 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7014 It's normal for Edie to nip at you, especially if you guys are playing or cuddling, especially while she's teething. This is also the best time to show her that it's not okay. I have to agree with Vanessa-- when she gets overzealous with her nipping, act like another puppy by making a sharp, high-pitched noise and, most importantly, stop playing with her. For me, that means standing up and crossing my arms until she calms down. She'll learn pretty quickly that playing is cool, but biting isn't. I learned that in Puppy School. I am a huge advocate for Puppy School. You learn how to be a better mom and Edie will learn how to play well with other dogs and other dog owners. It's good to socialize her. It’s normal for Edie to nip at you, especially if you guys are playing or cuddling, especially while she’s teething. This is also the best time to show her that it’s not okay. I have to agree with Vanessa– when she gets overzealous with her nipping, act like another puppy by making a sharp, high-pitched noise and, most importantly, stop playing with her. For me, that means standing up and crossing my arms until she calms down. She’ll learn pretty quickly that playing is cool, but biting isn’t. I learned that in Puppy School. I am a huge advocate for Puppy School. You learn how to be a better mom and Edie will learn how to play well with other dogs and other dog owners. It’s good to socialize her.

]]> By: ashley http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7011 ashley Mon, 03 Mar 2008 20:33:01 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-7011 gone baby gone- excellent! gone baby gone- excellent!

]]> By: e.p. http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6991 e.p. Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:22:22 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6991 I don't think it costs more to send gift cards. I could be wrong, though. Oh, Tim Gunn. I love him. I don’t think it costs more to send gift cards. I could be wrong, though.

Oh, Tim Gunn. I love him.

]]> By: Phil http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6982 Phil Mon, 03 Mar 2008 17:33:53 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6982 That video makes me love Tim Gunn even more. I'm so glad you said Christian was annoying. I was so bummed that Chris didn't win 'fan favorite'. I so use the word 'so' too much. That video makes me love Tim Gunn even more. I’m so glad you said Christian was annoying. I was so bummed that Chris didn’t win ‘fan favorite’. I so use the word ’so’ too much.

]]> By: PixieVonAzia http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6954 PixieVonAzia Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:56:17 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6954 My pup is barely learning to stop biting and scratching but a tap on the nose with a rolled up newspaper always works. That's what I've been learning at his puppy school. Good Luck! =) My pup is barely learning to stop biting and scratching but a tap on the nose with a rolled up newspaper always works. That’s what I’ve been learning at his puppy school. Good Luck! =)

]]> By: Jess http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6950 Jess Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:41:17 +0000 http://ohhowlovely.net/2008/03/02/randoms-stuff-for-sunday/#comment-6950 Square envelopes cost more and anything that weighs more than an ounce costs more. The post office should have a scale that will tell you how much postage you need. Square envelopes cost more and anything that weighs more than an ounce costs more. The post office should have a scale that will tell you how much postage you need.

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