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Jewlieee
chaining working behaviors using a clicker
I need a refresher in chaining behaviors with a clicker. Its been a while since I've clicker trained complex stuff but im a firm believer that clicker (marked) behavior is much stronger than training with a lure. So walk me thru something simple like how you would chain get a klenex from the box...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Oct 29 2011 12:49 AM
Calmwaters
New food at Ingles...
I was at Ingles today in the dog food isle and they had a new dog food that I had not seen before the ingredients to me looked pretty good but I thought I would ask you guys here what you think. It would be great if they have started carrying a decent food. I use to buy my food at a specialty shop here...
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LAST POST: ON: 10/27/2011 2:39:24 PM
MalamuteGrl
Dog Food Petition
Please sign this petition to stop the FDA allowing euthanized animals (dogs and cats) being used in pet food! [URL="http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/pet_food/"]Click here to sign the petition![/URL] Did you know that millions of euthanizd dogs and cats wind up in your animal's...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 25 2011 9:27 PM
Beckagirl
Diet food for dogs?
Heidi is suffering from having a dislocated patella and because she is a mixed breed with a long back (probably corgi/bassett mix) she will possibly face back problems in her future. I am trying to be as proactive about this as possible and our vet has requested that we get her down a couple of pounds...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 20 2011 6:58 PM
jettababy
Not pleased with NB response
I emailed Natural Balance a while ago because I wanted to know the nutrient analyses of their foods. I always check those values before buying a food because I want to know whether a company is just meeting the bare minimum AAFCO standards or going beyond that. I like to look for vit E and zinc levels...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 19 2011 7:48 PM
Cowboy's Mama
Need help w/a training collar......
Can anyone out there recommend a good remote training collar? One of my Boston's pulls like crazy! I have even tried the link pinch remote training collars and I really disliked them.....ideas? http://www.petco.com/N_22_129_30_4294946000/Dog-Training-And-Behavior-Training-Collars.aspx
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 14 2011 7:18 AM
rwbeagles
Loyall Lamb & Rice
Just because I know folks like to examine and discuss foods here's one I hadn't seen before: http://www.loyallpetfood.com/loyall/en/products/lamb-meal-rice/index.jsp
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 12 2011 2:05 PM
griffinej5
Improving ball catching abilities?
So, Luke is currently learning fly ball. He's making some nice progress since starting earlier this summer. He runs all the jumps (wouldn't when he started) he triggers the box, and the box turn is coming along nicely. Between the trainer and myself, we've gotten him past everything that...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Oct 8 2011 8:54 PM
MalamuteGrl
Dog Food Petition
Please sign this petition to stop the FDA allowing euthanized animals (dogs and cats) being used in pet food! Click here to sign the petition! Did you know that millions of euthanizd dogs and cats wind up in your animal's food? It's true! President of AAFCO admits pets in pet food...
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LAST POST: ON: 10/4/2011 4:25:52 PM
shadowsgin
Vhoebe set records in Dock Diving
I saw this and had to share :) Pretty awesome video http://www.4029tv.com/video/29383310/detail.html?treets=fts&tid=2657668337813&tml=fts_12pm&tmi=fts_12pm_1_11450110042011&ts=H
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 4 2011 2:15 PM
JackieG
Zucchini fritters
I didn't have any Maldon salt and have no idea what it is but didn't seem to make any difference. I used green onions instead of scallions as I had no scallions. The blogger I got this from sells at one of the Farmer's Market we go to. I fried them until they were super crispy on both sides...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 3 2011 11:32 AM
oranges81
Merrick Cowboy Cookout
Anyone use this? I'm leery about using Merrick in general but I'm looking for a food to use while I get started on homecooking. The Dehydrated raw just isn't filling Maze up. Or if anyone has suggestions?! I'm thinking of heading to the new pet store since I have NO idea what they carry...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Oct 1 2011 9:59 PM
oranges81
Tug Drive
So I'm building Sandy's tug drive... Actually trying would be the better word. Lol. I bought a cat sized flirt pole for her (the big ones scared her), and she LOVES it. She'll catch it, tug and drop when I say so however I'm not tooo sure how to transfer the enthusiasm and drive from...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 29 2011 7:19 PM
PawMaid
Puppy food or not ?
I fed Kobe puppy food and he is the only puppy I did this with . The other 3 dogs got an all stages food. Vinny came with some puppy food ( Iams). We feed taste of the wild bison. I thinking this time with Vinny should I do puppy food ( not Iams) or a diffrent all stages food or just stick with the T...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 26 2011 7:42 PM
georgie4682
Sits and downs in heel position
So Chief does this weird thing when in heel position where when asked to sit or down he moves his rear back instead of the front paws forward. You can sort of get the idea here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etyEp9-r4v0 So I'm trying to fix this by working him against a wall. What should my...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Sep 16 2011 8:08 PM
dyan
Is anyone using Canidea anymore?
I know it was really popular a few years back, we got it for Ollie and he wouldn't eat it. Never tried again. Thinking about changing Gibbys food...he's eating Nurtro for sensitive skin and stomach....hes doing well on it..but yet maybe those occasional smelly ears might be result of his food...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Sep 16 2011 4:41 AM
oranges81
Maze has some weird tastes...Lol
So far I've learned that she likes squash, zucchini and carrots. So are there any veggies that she CAN'T have?? I know onions, raisins, ect. Also is couscous is a good alternative to grains? She LOVES couscous. Lol. Oh! And she likes cucumber. Lol
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 8 2011 7:40 AM
georgie4682
Feeding raw bones?
I'd like to give my dogs a raw bone once a week to help with keeping their teeth clean. I was reading online that knuckle bones are the best for this. My only concern is that Benny is so small, so will this work for him too? Also where can I get them? The only place around here with a meat counter...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Sep 7 2011 8:53 AM
jettababy
What do you wean your puppies onto?
The pup that I am handraising is doing very well. Gaining weight, has a big appetite, seems healthy and content. He is still on the bottle, but I know I'll have to think about weaning in the upcoming weeks. Just so that I'm prepared, what is the best thing to wean a puppy onto? I read online...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 30 2011 2:08 PM
PawMaid
Digestible Kibble
I am looking to change our food. I know it takes quite a while for kibble to digest vs Raw Or a home made diet. I am just curious is there a kibble that is easier digest? We have been feeding candidate because they got ride of our old food.
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Aug 29 2011 9:34 PM