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TaraRae
Getting our dog comfortable with kids...
Our bichon-poodle mix is almost 2 years old. We got her from a rescue when she was a year old. Ever since we've had her, she's been very shy around kids. She doesn't bark and growl at them and she's never snapped at them, but when they come around and try to pet her she yelps and tries...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 25 2012 8:22 AM
TaraRae
Dog Only Aggressive Towards Me?
Hi, we've had our bichon-poodle mix dog for almost a year now...(she's almost 2 years old though). Recently she's shown some aggression, but only towards me...not towards my husband or any other family member or friend. She growls and bites typically when I go to pick her up off my...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 24 2012 9:24 PM
kore
Advice sought on stopping "revengeful/destructive" behaviour
Hello, I am about at my wits end and would be VERY grateful if I could get some constructive advice on how to educate my dog. He is a 10 month old rescue dog, I have had him for about 5 months. He is generally well behaved when I am home, and gets along well with my two other dogs. HOWEVER, as a puppy...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 22 2012 4:06 PM
helenjw
Lovely 6 yr old labby bitch pooing at night!
My beautiful, friendly, confident, loving family black labby cross, Poppy - who was difficult to house train as a pup (it took 18months!) - occasionally and for no apparent reason poos when she is shut in at night. It's not every week and she doesn't do it when she stays with friends when we...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Apr 21 2012 2:17 PM
Prabha
Dog Behaviour problems
I have some good articles on "Dog Behavior" in my website www.cambria-minibullterriers.com.This is general and not specific to just terriers.I am a new member and excited to be here. Thanks Prabha
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LAST POST: ON: 4/18/2012 6:04:27 PM
Xebby
I warned the person to stay back. Dog Bite - need help! (Xebby)
I am a little in shock right now, Logan bite a person and broke skin. I warned the guy to stay back because Logan seemed odd to me but the man still tried to pet Logan and got bit! Sorry so long, I'm just very concerned right now. Let start from a similar incident from a few days ago. A...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 17 2012 9:27 PM
spiritdogs
Force Free Trainers
If you are a force free dog trainer, you may be interested in the new Pet Professional Guild. First newsletter is on the way, and lots of exciting and educational things will be happening!
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 11 2012 6:06 PM
Lynn
Spring Fever Aggression? / Overexcitement?
Do dogs get spring fever and can they then act differently than normal around strangers? Background: Boy dog, Midnight, 3 1/2 yrs, neutered. Switched to homecooking 1st of March b/c he was not doing well on any kind of kibble. Not a lot of energy / lost weight, so I increased the protein portion....
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 8 2012 8:42 AM
bridgesburning
Rottie hates new hairstyle and monthly cycle
My in-laws' 5 year old neutered male Rottweiler, SoCo, displays sudden aggression toward me if my long hair is down. If he is free roaming the house and I enter the room he will growl and jump up at me. If confined, he will sound off as if I were a total stranger invading the house; barking,...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 6 2012 10:17 PM
Furbaby_Lover
My Chihuahua seems to be becoming less sociable....HELP
I have a 2 1/2 yr old male chihuahua that I have had since he was a puppy. In his younger days he was around people alot and very sociable, curious etc. I always have taken him out on his leash for his walks and bathroom breaks. We've moved 2 times since we first got him (due to hubbys job...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 27 2012 8:57 AM
griffinej5
When is punishment (potentially) justified?
So as to not high jack the other thread, I thought I might start a new thread on when punishment might be justified. I am aware that some people might be of the belief that it is absolutely never justified. I'm of the belief that there might be rare cases in which in might be justified. Be aware...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 24 2012 7:51 PM
tiffy
The leaf blower...
Today we were walking to the front door and remember I live in an apartment, so theres like this outdoor corridor to get to my place. Anyway, today was landscaping day and the guy was using his blower to clear the walkway. We were behind him and Tootsie could care less, then he turned around and it was...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 21 2012 1:25 PM
mom23boys
7 Month Old German Shepherd Nipping at The Kids
We have a sweet, well behaved 7 month old female German Shepherd that is nipping at our 3 young boys. This seems to happen when the kids are rough housing or running by her. It also happens out in the yard if the kids are running around. My questions are (1) How do we handle the situation when it happens...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 18 2012 12:41 PM
Beaudoggie
Dog aggressive towards pit bulls
I have had my 1.5 year old Husky-German Shepherd for about six months now, and he's an amazing dog! He loves kids and other dogs EXCEPT pit bulls - he picks fights with them every time he sees one, even pit puppies. He is neutered, and while he's not an alpha he's not submissive to other...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 15 2012 3:25 PM
mish1000
Shih Tzu waking in the middle of the night
First off, let me aplogize for the long post but I need to give you all the facts. About a month ago my 9 year old shih tzu woke us up in the middle of the night to go outside. This alarmed me because she never gets up in the middle of the night.....ever! Anyway she continued to wake us up every couple...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 14 2012 11:32 PM
Burl
Animal Consciousness Article
Colin Allen studied philosophy, but his PhD work was very ethology focused, as are most of his current research activity. For Dog Forum folk who are interested in the subject, this article gives a history of how philosophers have dealt with animal consciousness over time. It is long, but pretty readable...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 12 2012 4:20 PM
dogjunkie
2 Shy Goldens
We got in at the shelter recently 2 very shy golden mixes. The dogs will take treats from my hand and then run immediately away from me in their pen. This has happened 2 times so far. One of the other volunteers who is female,the same thing happens. We have a big adoption event in 1 week and I'm...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 10 2012 11:03 AM
Furbaby_Lover
My Chihuahua seems to becoming less sociable...HELP
I have a 2 1/2 yr old male chihuahua that I have had since he was a puppy. In his younger days he was around people alot and very sociable, curious etc. I always have taken him out on his leash for his walks and bathroom breaks. We've moved 2 times since we first got him (due to hubbys job). As he...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 8 2012 9:29 PM
emilyythestrange
Random Aggression
I know that dog aggression usually isn't random but I don't know what to do with my dog. I adopted him about a year and a half ago and he has been the most wonderful dog. He has gotten into a couple fights at the dog park, but each one was because he was attacked and neither dog would back down...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 5 2012 2:07 PM
tiffy
Now Tootsie...
has developed a taste for my parents dog's poop. The problem is they have a fenced yard, so going potty is just opening the door and letting them out. Kinda hard to supervise potty breaks because I'm at work. Also, the little minx only listens to me.So I'm giving the pineapple theory a try...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 3 2012 12:34 AM