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**eiksaa** · 01-07-2013, 10:41 AM

He can't take it indoors because 'dogs need to practice down stays on all surfaces'.

So, if this is indeed crazy, is there a way he could be reported? I know all the other stuff he does is crazy too but sadly people still believe in those 'training methods'.

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**eiksaa** · 01-07-2013, 10:42 AM

And yes, I was horrified because Gustave won't even go out to pee to our balcony when it's chilly. And we live in Los Angeles!! Poor baby.

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**Bailey&Me** · 01-07-2013, 10:46 AM

Yikes. I would consider that cruel, absolutely. And I hate to say this because I don't know if it's true but I have a sinking feeling that's a shock collar the poor malt has on. I sure hope not.

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**Dominic** · 01-07-2013, 11:09 AM

This is disturbing. Dominic doesn't even like to walk on the patio when it's cold, I can't imagine torturing my little boy like that.
Can you guys imagine how freeze burn the soft pink skin of that dog can be from this? Plus his internal organs plus everything else.
It makes me want to go physically hurt that man and the Maltese owner.

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**pippersmom** · 01-07-2013, 11:25 AM

If you enlarge the picture it looks to me like the poor little guy has a look of fear on his face. Normally when dogs do what we want them to do, they look so proud of themselves, not fearful.

**babycake7** · 01-07-2013, 11:27 AM

That's just cruel! Look at the poor baby...you can tell that he is miserable and afraid! And on top of that, any person knowledgable about maltese knows that they are susceptible to damp weather and need to be kept warm. This makes me super sad!

**hoaloha** · 01-07-2013, 11:31 AM

Sickens me! What is the point?!? that is the stupidest "training" scenario for a Maltese. That is the same owners dog of the little puppy. That lunatic "trainer" has a pic of the 13 wk old puppy with a neck collar and leash tied to a moving treadmill. I'm all for training on a treadmill but you should not tie a dog by the neck on it!!!! SO dangerous!

**Sylie** · 01-07-2013, 11:35 AM

That man is a lunatic. That is abuse. Grrrrrr.

**eiksaa** · 01-07-2013, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hoaloha

Sickens me! What is the point?!? that is the stupidest "training" scenario for a Maltese. That is the same owners dog of the little puppy. That lunatic "trainer" has a pic of the 13 wk old puppy with a neck collar and leash tied to a moving treadmill. I'm all for training on a treadmill but you should not tie a dog by the neck on it!!!! SO dangerous!

I saw that too. I was talking to my husband about how 20 min on the treadmill for a maltese pup is probably too much. I don't think Gustave could do even regular ground walking for 20 min when he was 14 wks old. Plus like he points out, a treadmill requires mental work too to regulate your speed etc.

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**eiksaa** · 01-07-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pippersmom

If you enlarge the picture it looks to me like the poor little guy has a look of fear on his face. Normally when dogs do what we want them to do, they look so proud of themselves, not fearful.

Yes! Exactly. Gustave never does a down like that. Something about this dog's posture, his expression... Seems off.

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01-07-2013, 10:41 AM	#11 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,288	He can't take it indoors because 'dogs need to practice down stays on all surfaces'. So, if this is indeed crazy, is there a way he could be reported? I know all the other stuff he does is crazy too but sadly people still believe in those 'training methods'. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-07-2013, 10:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
eiksaa Maltese Guru Name: Aastha Dog's Name: Gustave Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 2,288	And yes, I was horrified because Gustave won't even go out to pee to our balcony when it's chilly. And we live in Los Angeles!! Poor baby. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________

01-07-2013, 10:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
Bailey&Me Maltese Guru Name: Nida Dog's Name: Emma Charlotte (CloudClan Maltese) and Bailey (Honorary Maltese) Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NC/VA Posts: 2,931	Yikes. I would consider that cruel, absolutely. And I hate to say this because I don't know if it's true but I have a sinking feeling that's a shock collar the poor malt has on. I sure hope not. Sent from my iPad using PG Free __________________

01-07-2013, 11:09 AM	#14 (permalink)
Dominic Maltese Guru Name: Beatriz Dog's Name: Dominic & Benjamin Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area. CA Posts: 351	This is disturbing. Dominic doesn't even like to walk on the patio when it's cold, I can't imagine torturing my little boy like that. Can you guys imagine how freeze burn the soft pink skin of that dog can be from this? Plus his internal organs plus everything else. It makes me want to go physically hurt that man and the Maltese owner. Sent from my iPhone using Petguide.com Free App __________________ You can follow Dominic & Benjamin on Instagram!

01-07-2013, 11:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
pippersmom Maltese Guru Name: Kathy Dog's Name: Pipper Join Date: May 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,401	If you enlarge the picture it looks to me like the poor little guy has a look of fear on his face. Normally when dogs do what we want them to do, they look so proud of themselves, not fearful. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.

01-07-2013, 11:27 AM	#16 (permalink)
babycake7 Maltese Guru Name: Hope Dog's Name: Bella Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,168	That's just cruel! Look at the poor baby...you can tell that he is miserable and afraid! And on top of that, any person knowledgable about maltese knows that they are susceptible to damp weather and need to be kept warm. This makes me super sad! __________________ Hope and Bella Breeze

01-07-2013, 11:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
hoaloha Maltese Guru Name: Marisa Dog's Name: Obi (Bellarata's You Better Believe It) & Owen (Aria Maltese) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,406	Sickens me! What is the point?!? that is the stupidest "training" scenario for a Maltese. That is the same owners dog of the little puppy. That lunatic "trainer" has a pic of the 13 wk old puppy with a neck collar and leash tied to a moving treadmill. I'm all for training on a treadmill but you should not tie a dog by the neck on it!!!! SO dangerous! __________________ Click here to be Obi's facebook buddy! Click here to watch all of Obi's FUN maltese tricks and videos!

01-07-2013, 11:35 AM	#18 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,404	That man is a lunatic. That is abuse. Grrrrrr. __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

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