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TequilaVaquero		#301	[-]
Posts: 1980 (08/21/08 12:04 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I was glad to see the crazy bitch go because I do think it would have been unfair to send home either of T/P or B/S. But if you're just here to see the dogs, maybe you should watch animal planet, this is a reality show. They didn't just cast show dogs, they did this for the drama. You can't just have everyone getting along great and them just doing the challenges. Do you know what that is called? It's called Big Brother 1. As far as dog training, you do need to make sure you can get your dog to respond without treats. Certain breeds are just going to be more stubborn, you have to be a little more assertive.
LadyGrinningSoul		#302	[-]
Posts: 188 (08/21/08 12:25 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I think overall the show strikes a pretty good balance. One part adorable dogs, one part showcasing loving or nutty owners, a dash of backstabbing and a heaping helping of crazy-ass judging. Sometimes the show does piss me off (like when Tillman got the boot) but as a whole it's worth an hour a week for me. How many more weeks are left?
Laurieuhhuh	Positive Training vs Compulsion/Old School	#303	[-]
Posts: 3 (08/21/08 1:19 PM) Plays well with Pachyderms Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Because the people in charge are obviously clueless about dog behavior and training that entire discussion was edited horribly. Positive reinforcement does not mean "giving treats." It means rewarding the dog with whatever he or she desires. For some dogs praise will work, for others toys work great, for others food works great, for others touch works great. It doesn't matter what the reward is. If you are giving it as payment for the dog performing the work, it's positive reinforcement. There are some people (JD for example) who think that using food as a reward is different or lesser than using a toy. And then those same people will carry a ball around in their pocket or bait their dog with the ball to keep it focused while performing. But god forbid anyone have a food reward in their pocket! That is just shameful! Melarchy! Both are given as a reward to the dog to reinforce the behavior. A good trainer uses whatever it is that motivates that individual dog. :) Enjoy the show!
SurvivorBerry		#304	[-]
Posts: 45 (08/21/08 2:59 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	But if you're just here to see the dogs, maybe you should watch animal planet, this is a reality show. They didn't just cast show dogs, they did this for the drama. You can't just have everyone getting along great and them just doing the challenges. Do you know what that is called? It's called Big Brother 1. True, true, but unlike some of the people around here who are only entertained by useless bitches who scream and pout 24/7, I find the quieter contestants entertaining in their own way - Bill, Travis, etc. Beth Joy is just the generic crazy person out of Central Casting that they put on these shows for comic relief. After a while that schtick gets old.
syco5150		#305	[-]
Posts: 63 (08/21/08 5:01 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	SurvivorBerry wrote: But if you're just here to see the dogs, maybe you should watch animal planet, this is a reality show. They didn't just cast show dogs, they did this for the drama. You can't just have everyone getting along great and them just doing the challenges. Do you know what that is called? It's called Big Brother 1. True, true, but unlike some of the people around here who are only entertained by useless bitches who scream and pout 24/7, I find the quieter contestants entertaining in their own way - Bill, Travis, etc. Beth Joy is just the generic crazy person out of Central Casting that they put on these shows for comic relief. After a while that schtick gets old. True that!!!!!!!!!!
Tequila Sheila TX		#306	[-]
Posts: 125 (08/21/08 7:59 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	If it wasn't for Bill & Star, I wouldn't be watching. I know him and his family so every week I cheer them on. This week made me nervous.
millie808		#307	[-]
Posts: 15 (08/21/08 8:05 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	http://billandstar.com/ Bill and Star fourm! Love it!
Peachie Keene		#308	[-]
Posts: 86 (08/21/08 11:01 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	When Bella eventually dies, that bitch is going to end up in the funny farm.
2old4MTV		#309	[-]
Posts: 1319 (08/22/08 12:06 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	SurvivorBerry wrote: Beth Joy is just the generic crazy person out of Central Casting Yes! I felt like the screechy voiced girl with Beacon was from Central Casting for drama too. Overall, I've loved this show. Lots of great dogs in the pack. I was wondering today if that strange editing/inclusion of the fights about the two training styles is setting us up for a Laurie/JD final two. I'm probaby reading too much into it, but it seemed so forced and awkward. I can see Travis/Presley and Bill/Star going home next as their dogs are less consistent. Unless Laurie and Andrew have a bad week, I think they'll go to the end. I'd love to see Star at the end because she makes me love my rescue Brittney even more, but Andrew, Galaxy and Leroy are the best trained dogs left. If they have another non-dog challenge like painting, there could be a surprise, but I hope not. I'd love to see Laurie/Andrew or the girl with Leroy win it if Star doesn't. Tequila, but I liked BB1. Do I need an intervention? I watch this show for the dogs. The people are filler to me. I hated the love story they tried to force feed us with Presley and Preston's people. I was hoping the show would be lots of normal dog challenges like agility, obedience/Rally-O, tricks, frisbee, etc. and less owner drama. I guess it's been a decent mix so far with actually less drama than I had feared. Maybe it should be on Animal Planet. I'd watch it there too.
burnettfollower		#310	[-]
Posts: 1352 (08/22/08 11:50 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	When my family took my dog for obedience training and we used positive re-inforcement. The trainer made it clear he did not like ot approve of negative re-inforcement which does include some manhandling, and he said the same about the use of treats as part of the training either. He said if your going to train a dog with treats the dog will learn to expect to get treats every time the dog does something that the owner wants him to do. The dog has to learn that he/she is a good dog and is loved because he/she is doing what is supposed to do and not fattened for doing it. And I agree with it. And thank G-D that crazy bat is gone. I feel vindication for the wrongful bottom 3 of Laura and Preston and their eventual eviction. That victory for crazy bitch is thankfully short lived. She is one of those people who only agrees with the judges if it benefits her and her alone. Whenever she gets into the bottom 3 she always has to disagree with them on everything. Presley or Star for the win.
Cuauhtemoc Gilmore		#311	[-]
Posts: 12765 (08/22/08 10:51 PM) OMEDETO, CATHY!! Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Travis and Presley must win one for the L.A mactor team. <3 L.A. mactors.
Monkeyshow		#312	[-]
Posts: 227 (08/24/08 11:33 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Peachie Keene wrote: When Bella eventually dies, that bitch is going to end up in the funny farm. OMG. That's evil but I was thinking the same thing listening to Beth Joy talk. That dog is her whole fucking world.
Carboys Desire		#313	[-]
Posts: 3424 (08/25/08 10:48 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Just watched the latest episode. I liked this one much more than the previous two. I'm starting to like it again I guess. They're lucky I gave it another shot. Glad that Beth Joy and her "rescue dog with issue" are gone.
millie808		#314	[-]
Posts: 16 (08/26/08 8:42 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	LOL!
Lux Lux Redux		#315	[-]
Posts: 905 (08/27/08 6:17 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	i love andrew and star best of the remaining dogs
LadyGrinningSoul		#316	[-]
Posts: 193 (08/27/08 6:20 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Wow! Way to go Andrew with the giant elephant charging! That dog is SO fucking adorable, but I still have such a soft spot for Bill and Star.
OG sofa		#317	[-]
Posts: 713 (08/27/08 6:21 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	i thought the elephant was going to eat andrew instead of the banana. <3 andrew!
louie77		#318	[-]
Posts: 16402 (08/27/08 6:29 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	My orange dog might fly would be an awesome band name.
Dani10		#319	[-]
Posts: 467 (08/27/08 6:35 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Galaxy on the zip line was awesome.
Lux Lux Redux		#320	[-]
Posts: 906 (08/27/08 6:54 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	FUCK THAT no no no no farewell bill and star you are a wonderful pair Last Edited By: Lux Lux Redux 08/27/08 6:58 PM. Edited 1 times.

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