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norenka
New rescue dog nipping etc.
Hello, Thank you in advance for your responses. Long story short - we adopted a r escue dog mid July. He checked off all the boxes, 4 years old. This dog was in the shelter (a good one) and struggled, so he was put into a foster home. He was there for almost a year and a half. It was a lady, her...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 8 2025 10:57 PM
hazelbennett
Pet-Friendly home upgrades: Creating a safe environment
What are some essential home upgrades to make my living space safer and more enjoyable for my pet?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 8 2025 10:56 PM
Marchelle Garcia
help! my Husky pup hates being in cars!
hi everyone. well here's the deal. my 3 month old Husky pup starts howling/crying after being in the car (while it's moving) for more than 10 minutes. it doesn't matter if she's sitting in the seat by herself or if my girlfriend is holding/carrying her she'll still freak out after...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 2 2025 10:58 AM
GoldenAC
The term Dog Psychology
This is my first new thread! I am a bit troubled by the term dog psychology, I think it is a marketing tool and does not have a basis in scientific discussion about dogs. A study of animal behavior is "ethology" or as Corvus stated 'behavioural ecology.' The clinical application of...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 15 2025 2:35 AM
Anita Anita
Preditory Drift
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 25 2024 9:38 PM
Sheila
Desperate for Help!
My shepherd-mix went missing 16 days ago. Apparently she had wandered into a storage building and was not noticed. She has been in there all this time with no access to food or water. It is a miracle that she is alive. She came running out when the door opened today. She seems to be doing okay physically...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 6 2024 4:41 AM
moya
personality or age difference?
ive had a dog now for 3 months. he is 10 months old.he has always seemed independent, and is a non-alpha male. i dont have to worry about him crying and barking when i leave him alone, he only does that when he needs to go out. i take him off the leash sometimes, but unless im very stimulating with a...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 4 2024 1:47 PM
Underdog_19
Dog plays keep away with items
My 13 month mutt Dixie has an issue of keeping toys and other items from us. If we want to take a toy, bully stick, ball, toliet paper roll from him, he runs from us and seems to think it's a game of keep away. This can be quite annoying when it's trash or a basket. When I try to take it...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 1 2024 3:25 PM
TAOofGoldyShep
Scratching & Smelling
Do your dogs scratch their ears or head and then smell their feet immediately afterwards?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 1 2024 7:35 AM
Ixas_girl
Here's one for TinaK
Check out Silvia Trkman's site, her dog reminds me of yours, especially now that you have that wierd and groovy animation! http://www.silvia.trkman.net/ Click on videos, then scroll down to the first TV appearance reel, that's the one that made me think of your dog (Jack?). (Then don't...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 1 2024 5:33 AM
Erin ODea
anxious beagle...
I have the most loving 3 year old beagle. I have always allowed him to sleep in my bed. I've now realized how inconvienent this is and I am trying to teach him to sleep in his own bed. To do this, I've moved his bed into the kitchen and keep him confined in there during the day while I'm...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 30 2024 9:06 AM
Kristin Ambrose
Biting
HELP!!! i don't know what to do. I have a german short hair/bluetick mix and he bites. He's just playing but it hurts! he doesn't know how strong he is and if he doesn't stop i'll have to give him up[ ] any ideas?!
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 28 2024 9:09 AM
Denali
Quiet
I have a 20 month old border collee/blue healer/ lab/ ??? mix. He is 85 pounds, and turned into a wonderful dog overall. He has, however, developed a problem I really need to break him of. I like the fact he is protective, and I like the fact he warns me when someone comes to the house But I would...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 27 2024 6:02 AM
pbarbato
Hello, I'd like to put a paw on you
I have a question about my dog's pawing. When I'm sitting in a chair and he comes up to me for pets, I start petting him, and almost invariably he slops a paw over my arm while I'm doing it. If I move my hand so his paw drops, he does it again immediately. What do you think it means? Is he...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 26 2024 4:14 PM
juliekay
Fearful of weird things
My poodle mix is a strange dog. I got him as a baby and he is about 7 months now. He has always been scared of unusual things. Its getting some better, he no longer hides in his crate or under the bed for hours over any strange noise but he still remains fearful. I have an electric cook stove, I have...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 26 2024 3:06 PM
rygar126
aggression towards humans
i need some advice.....i carry my peke a lot. i used to carry her with her belly up while i scratch her belly. all of a sudden she started growling at me when i would do that. she also would growl at some of my family members if they pick her up. should i do something about that or should i just not...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 26 2024 11:26 AM
Maknatash
Can't contact VPN support! What to do?
Greetings to all members of the forum! Many people still think that competent technical support is only needed during the installation phase of a VPN application, but in fact there are many cases when you may need it after. Your question confirms my words. But first you need to make sure that the service...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 7 2024 5:49 AM
spiritdogs
Pat Miller's New Book
It's called, "Do-Over Dogs: Give Your Dog a Second Chance for a First Class Life" - all about taking dogs who have been re-homed and doing the right things to ensure they finally find a forever home. I paid for mine already and can't wait to get it - due out mid-July. For those who...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 1 2024 9:40 AM
mookie4391
Training and Walking as a Business Together
I want to walk dogs and also teach them good behavior. I'm pretty good. Does anybody know if I need to be certified or can I say that dog training is a part of my service. What else would I have to get to start a dog walking business? Appreciate any of your thoughts and knowledge. Have a wonderful...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 11 2024 3:05 AM
kralicki
Moving to a new house
Hi! We are moving to a new house on Friday and my boys are freaking out. For the past week, they have seen their favorite sofa and all the rugs leave the house. There are boxes all over and new people coming in and out. They are not doing well with it. Tomorrow they are coming to take all the furniture...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Sep 21 2024 6:38 AM