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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
Jewlieee
harnesses that put no pressure on neck or chest?
Asking for a SAR dog in our group who is very sensitive to anything tight to his neck/trachea (will pass out if hits the end of the leash with a collar on)
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 11 2023 9:31 AM
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: 10/2/2023 12:28:52 AM
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: 9/3/2023 11:44:06 AM
hazelbennett
Nutrition tips: homemade vs. commercial pet food
What are the pros and cons of homemade vs. commercial pet food? How do you decide which is best for your pet?
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LAST POST: ON: 8/28/2023 10:23:02 PM
JesDaMom
Book Review: How Dogs Learn (Dr Burch & Dr Bailey)
Excellent book! http://www.dogwise.com/ItemDetails.cfm?ID=DTB619 Anyone who is into training their dog, absolute must read! This book is a wonderful and eye opening introduction to the world of dog training. It felt like a psychology refresher course leaving me motivated to contonue working with...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Aug 25 2023 6:09 AM
kaytlynsarah
Pet communication: understanding body language and vocalizations
Share your insights into decoding your pet's body language and vocal cues. How do you communicate with your pet?
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LAST POST: ON: 8/21/2023 10:20:04 PM
Arearis
Mother and Son fighting:(
Hi guys, its been awhile since I have been on. We have been busy preparing for the arrival of our first human baby so things have been alittle chaotic. So anyways back in Jan I took in my brothers 2 dogs on top of my 2 dogs because he had to move and couldnt take them. They are mother and son. The mom...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 15 2023 6:08 AM
Terese
Crate training: Do dogs become territorial of their crates?
I definitely will be crate training my dog when I some day get one. However, what I am wondering about, is whether dogs become territorial of it if you let it be their little special spot. I want my kids to leave the dog alone when he's in there, but at the same time, if a child reaches in to pet...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 15 2023 6:07 AM
MogzyGarf
Stop Jumping on me!
How do I get my pup to stop jumping at me, it's not aggressive or over excited kind of thing, it's more of him putting his muddy feet up onto my chest, just to get my attention, thing is, if he did this with an older person or child, he might knock them over. Plus I'd rather like mud-free...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Aug 15 2023 6:06 AM
ChristineGibbs
How Make Your Dog Be Obedient
To have a dog is a very nice and popular thing. Home pets bring joy and fun to your life. They make it brighter and happier. In addition, this is the most devoted creature in the world! However, there also take place some problems. One of the most difficult aspects of each dog owner is training. It is...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 19 2023 10:47 AM
Mustos
German Shepherd Puppies
There are few things in life more irresistible life. But you should never take a house on impulse. It must be a prudent decision . Bring a puppy home is the same as putting a child in his house man (except German Shepherds mature faster and are more accurate ) . Although German Shepherd puppies are a...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 17 2023 10:55 AM
ShelterDogs
Why did the San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy shut down?
Does anyone know why the San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy shut down? This place was known as the "Harvard for dog trainer schools." I wonder if it's viewed as "fly by night" now? Here is the page for the Academy. An article in The Examiner mentions that Academy Director...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 15 2023 10:37 AM
whitewidow
thinks outside is playtime when its potty time
my new pup is having problems he is 4 months old...wehn i take him out on schedule (guessing) about every 5 hours. sometimes when i take him out he just plays...i dont want him to associate potty time with playtime everytrip we go outside. i dont think he understands "potty" or "hurry...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 13 2023 3:50 PM
GordonsGirl
What does it mean when a dog "huffs"?
I was at work today (work in a vet clinic) when a Rhodesian Ridgeback came in for a nail trim. I sometimes help hold dogs for shots, nail trims, anal gland expressions, etc. Anyway, this RR was extremely shy and nervous, so we take her out back, as sometimes when they are away from the owner, they tend...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 11 2023 11:56 PM
Jeanneby39
Need a way to potty train older rescue dogs for potty training
hello! I am new to the group but I have 3 small dogs 1 being a pom chi, 1 being a Chihuahua, 1 corgi they have a dog door and have 24-hour access to outside. Recently, I have noticed they are going potty in front of the dog door instead of outside they know to go outside, at first I thought cause...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 14 2022 10:09 AM
dalefelton450
Dog Clickers
Hello everyone I am willing to buy recovery collar for my small dog who had a surgery recently. Please advise a nice comfortable collar - http://bit.ly/chccone
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Sep 21 2022 2:26 AM
spiritdogs
Independent Thinking - CM revisited
We have one section of the forum on which there is no latitude in terms of disagreement with CM's method, and if members drift over that imaginary line they are immediately reported to the moderators. So, I thought I would create a thread on which it would be fine for people who disagree with Cesar...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 26 2022 3:54 PM