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jennie_c_d
Posturing and being silly (jennie_c_d)
Emma and Jewel posture, a lot. Piloerecting, growling, circling, bumping. It's never come to more, so I just.... let them. Just now, I was kissing Emma on my lap, and when I put her down, Jewel ran INTO her, growling, and being pushy. Emma's hackles came up, and she shoved Jewel away, and went...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 30 2024 10:46 AM
denise m
True Service Dogs?
I came across this column in the paper today. Thought some of you who have or train service dogs might find it interesting. It was in response to a fellow who wanted to train a huskey-malamute X as a sevice dog. I have to say I think your question is moot. Unless the service you're looking to provide...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 30 2024 10:28 AM
Meagan Coneybeer
Puppy won't tell us he has to go outside
About 2 weeks ago I found a shepherd mix puppy along the road and brought him home. We got him checked out at the vet and, although starved, he was fine. We are going to keep him. In the first week he had only two peeing accidents in the house, and we were fine because we thought "he's only...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 30 2024 10:22 AM
corvus
Do some dogs hate spitz breeds because of physical appearance?
I just got into this discussion following someone's young akita fending off a staffy that abruptly decided to attack her. The akita is a pretty laid back individual and historically very tolerant, although she's still under a year old. She ended up with some nasty puncture wounds but the staffy...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 30 2024 9:42 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: Sun, Jun 30 2024 8:30 AM
BarleyPuzzle
Brain Games
Has anyone got any good recommendations for brain games that barley can do, he has been getting very bored recently and needs something to do. He is on restricted walks, so i can't exercise him physically, so i can only exercise him mentally. He is having x-rays in january , so not much longer of...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jun 28 2024 8:56 AM
JackieG
Terms used in dog training-operant conditioning
This came from Cathy Toft. I'm providing the link. It's helpful to have examples of the various terms we hear used in dog training. http://gghf.home.comcast.net/~gghf/DogFiles/Lexicon.htm
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 24 2024 6:40 AM
George Conda
4 Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid
Are you training your little pooch in the best possible way? Well, a perfectly trained dog sounds so good, but it is easier said than done. Even if everything goes right, mishaps happen during the training. How many times have you been embarrassed when your furry friend misbehaves in the park? Sometimes...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 24 2024 5:14 AM
hazelbennett
Dog's health
Dog's health Please give me some advice about natural remedies for dog
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 6 2024 11:26 PM
Huxley7821
Can radius collar keep the canine safe?
The radius shock Collar is the best way to keep the buddy in the boundary yard without pulling leash. https://petarenapro.com/radius-shock-collars-for-dogs/
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 3 2024 4:08 AM
DrAlexanderTab
Using random rewards and patience training to improve behavior
Hi - I read this (I did not write it) and I thought it was worthy of reposting. Excellent content. Random reward training means you randomly reward the behavior. You vary the interval/frequency of rewards or the dog will soon figure out that every other time it performs the behavior, a reward is...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 3 2024 6:33 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, Mar 23 2024 2:58 PM
corvus
The behaviour interpretation thread
This started on the training/behaviour chatter thread, but it was suggested that it be moved to its own thread so it doesn't get lost in all the chatter. The idea is to post photos, videos or descriptions of dog behaviour such as interactions with people or other dogs. I think it's best if the...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 15 2024 5:39 AM
RubyandStewiesmom
New baby=Overprotective Bulldog! Aggressive!
Well, our little Aiden has been here since September, and I LOVE being a mommy. (To my infant AND Pibbles). Except...my properly socialized and trained pit/bulldog mix Stewie has turned into a baby guarding machine. It took about one week of baby being home for Stewie to fall in love with baby Aiden...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 12 2024 6:10 AM
Jamie Van Dusen
Lots of toys, still steals shoes and underwear??
Our puppy has more toys than you can shake a stick at (no pun intended) yet he continues to take our underwear, socks, shoes. He definitely knows he shouldn't has he stares at you and when you say no and go to grab it, he takes off. I try not to chase him, so he doesn't think it's a game...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Feb 24 2024 6:31 AM
Pavel Kastl
Astrology in dogs
As it is known very well, every individual has a different nature. I have found out that one of the main factors influencing the character of our pet is Astrology. Truth is that education and training can do a lot of work, but there is something inborn in dog what almost cannot be changed even if we...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jan 9 2024 7:57 AM
Sandra TH
Zoey walked by a dog!
This morning it seemed that everyone in the neighborhood was walking their dogs, so we had to walk by one- and Zoey didn't loose her mind!!! Granted, the other dog was walking nicely and didn't bark at us (which was a very lucky break) and Zoey wasn't exactly calm , but she kept walking...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jan 9 2024 7:55 AM
oranges81
Dog parks and Socialization
Maze is reactive towards other dogs. I'll be the first to admit that it has been getting worse. After she failed her therapy test, it was suggested to me by a trainer that I take Maze to a dog park and let her loose. His reasoning for this was 1) It gets her socializing with many different dogs 2...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jan 6 2024 11:08 AM
Amy Cox
chihuahua territorial with new dog
recently my 16 yo step daughter moved in with us and brought her 5 yo nuetered Chihuahua Junior with her. he was snippy and growly to begin with, with people and animals, but then we added Axl, a 5 yo papillon, also neutered and it's gotten much worse. Junior REALLY doesnt like Axl to even get near...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 5 2023 12:22 AM
hazelbennett
Training techniques for teaching basic commands to your pet
Looking for tips on training my pet to obey basic commands. What training techniques have yielded the best results for you?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 5 2023 12:22 AM