Anonymous
Posted : 11/29/2008 1:38:58 AM
Let me tell you about Joker. Hehehe.
Yes he's only 5 months old but I feel like I have to share my experience so far. When everyone warned me that they require way more exersice/stimulation than an Irish Setter they were not kidding!!! If you are not willing to go out for at least one walk on a rainy day forget about the Vizsla!! I have learned to throw a rain coat on and give Joker what he needs. He is not like Lillie or Fynn who are more than willing to stay in when it's pouring down rain. He also doesnt know that cold days are for staying in. He may have almost no fur on his body but he still needs a walk!!! He still needs me to throw a ball for 10-20 minutes regardless if I cant feel my hands.
He eats like a pig. He eats every meal like it's his last. And I feed him plenty. As a matter of fact the little monster is getting his food cut back some because he is getting fat. He will eat anything!!!
He thinks jumping is good no matter how many times I tell him "off",push him away,ignore him. He still cant help himself and manages to jump on me at least 3 times a day.
He loves the other dogs. But put him in the pen with them so they can all play and stuff it wont be 5 minutes before I hear what sounds like a goat ramming the front door. It's Joker wanting in with ME!!
Training Joker is one of the best things there is to do. He is very smart and picks up things in 2 seconds. He is very food motivated and praise motivated. He is voice sensitive. I have never hit/beat him but if I dont think/get impatient and raise my voice he acts like a beat dog.
Leash training him was easy. Getting him to potty on the leash was easy. Like I said he is very food motivated!!! And smart. Hehe.
I think that is all. It's 1:30am so Im tired. If I think of anything else I'll write again.