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Teddys_Mama
The Boss ...NEED ADVICE on my Pom Teddy
Hi, I am new to this site and I joined in hopes of finding some very sound advice for my dog Teddy. Teddy barks and barks at me over EVERYTHING, I am home with him all day so he gets alot of attention, The problem is he barks at me if I am sitting down, He barks at me if I am watching t.v, He barks...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Nov 10 2011 6:44 PM
nigguysmom
Different training styles for different breeds - Weimeraner
Hey there, I am looking for suggestions to help teach a young Weim to walk nice and gently. I only have her 3 days a week, M/W/F and she is pulling a lot and doesn't seem to settle into a place for the walk. She is constantly jumping from one place to another. ANYTHING and I mean ANYTHING will catch...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Nov 6 2011 6:21 AM
tacran
Preparing a new dog for Trick-or-Treaters (tacran)
Edited to say to moderators that I just realized I posted this in the wrong area. It should probably be moved to the Training section, I think?? We were fortunate with our previous dog - he was very calm and was a relaxed helper at the door on Halloween. He loved to see the kids and get petted for...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 31 2011 10:22 PM
NightSwan
Gaining a dog's trust?
Okay, in reference to my other post, my little miniature dachshund who has randomly begun to have aggression issues and who has become very scared of me... I'm wondering how I can gain his trust. I feel like I've somehow lost his trust, because he'll come when my mum (who does not particularly...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 25 2011 10:52 PM
kennys_mom
What is your definition of neglect? Animal Control has done nothing...
I have again had enough of my neighbors dogs barking and in the past month or so, my husband and I have called animal control on them around 3-4 times. The dogs are left in their backyard all day long without attention or exercise and aren't even let into the house no matter what. They tried barking...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 25 2011 3:05 PM
beth82
My Dog's Odd Behavior
Hi everyone! I haven't been here in ages. I'm a little concerned about my oldest dog, Beauty. She's been behaving a bit differently over the past few months. It seems like every couple of months she adds a new odd behavior. She seems a bit more anxious than in the past, and she barks more...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 19 2011 8:23 AM
spiritdogs
Eight Rules for Punishment (and why we shouldn't use them)
Some thoughts on human inadequacy...and dogs' exquisite timing and accuracy. http://rewardingbehaviors.com/pages/?p=215
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 18 2011 3:23 PM
Canine Mommy
Please help! Humping dog.
Hello. I'm new to the forum. I joined because I really need some advice on my new dog who is humping one of my other dogs. I had two dogs that I've owned most of their lives. Buddy is 11 yrs old. He's a white shepherd/yellow lab mix. Chewie is a some sort of cocker mix and is 1.5 yrs old...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 17 2011 1:21 PM
amac455
Sudden Aggression
My dog has recently started acting aggressive and dominant towards other dogs. He is just about 2 years old and has been going to the dog park several times a week since he was vaccinated and could do so. He loves to be chased and has always acted very submissive when other dogs have caught him or surrounded...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 13 2011 1:10 PM
nigguysmom
Crate training problems, is it seperation anxiety?
Hi all, Looking for some guidance, it's been waaay too long since I last potty trained a puppy, but need some help for my SIL. My SIL has a neutered male 9 month old Rhodesian Ridgeback. She is having trouble fully potty training him. Here is the background: 1. Obtained from a breeder who allowed...
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LAST POST: ON: 10/12/2011 5:48:18 PM
spiritdogs
It's a Curl Up and Read Weekend!
Just got a copy of Brenda Aloff's book "Get Connected With Your Dog" and a couple of others, and still waiting on Bob Bailey's book which I was able to get for $79.95 on Karen Pryor's site, which should be here any day. Good thing it's raining here... Then, there's Sylvia...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 7 2011 7:07 AM
NightSwan
Behavior issues?
Okay, so my dog has been acting REALLY weird the past 2 nights. Every night, and only at night, he will suddenly get very aggressive. He'll come to me when I call, tail between his legs, and let me pet him, then walk away. If I try to go get him or pet him again, he'll growl at me. If I try to...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 5 2011 3:15 PM
4807sjb
My TinkBaby is too protective at home!
My puppy Tink has a huge problem with growling and barking at company the WHOLE time they are visiting. This only happens at home. We can go out and she might bark once or twice but then she is fine. She is not at all aggressive but it is very annoying and makes our company feel uneasy. Can someone give...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 4 2011 8:49 AM
cmoore
How do you prevent a dog going from excited to hog wild in an instant...
Hi. I am new to the forum and aside from my introductory post, this is my first post. I recently adopted a 1 or 2 year old terrier mix from the shelter and added her to the "family"-another terrier mix indoors and eight cats. I have a St Bernard and a shepherd mix outside. The new girl, Sheba...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Oct 4 2011 1:34 AM
mio23
Counter-surfing/behavior rehearsal lessons?
Does anyone have a solid protocal for teaching a dog to not counter-surf? I know that it would be best to not have food on the counter, but life isn't working out that way! I work nights and am not home, my husband has dinner with the kids and then goes right upstairs for getting everyone ready...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Oct 2 2011 8:40 PM
keithandrea
Dog Fence
I'm a pet owner and pet trainer, I'm currently using electric Dog Fence in training my dog. It's really an economical substitute for putting up a high priced traditional fence.This helps me protect my dog and also keep it off on my treasured property. *link removed by mod*
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LAST POST: ON: 9/30/2011 2:37:29 AM
Zebra
Deterring dogs from fouling outside your house
Sorry if this is the wrong area. I am desperate to know how I can deter dogs from fouling outside my house. I have tried jeys fluid and bleech but nothing is working. Before I am pounced upon, i am not anti-dog but anti-dog owner who lets their dog leave a disgusting mess without clearing it up. As usual...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 26 2011 7:39 AM
jettababy
Food Aggression
So Piper is a food aggressive dog. I've known this since I got her, but it has never been a problem because Jetta doesn't ever mess with other dogs' food. Plus, Jetta still lives with my parents so Piper is usually alone. But the puppy that I recently took in now lives at our apartment, and...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Sep 24 2011 10:55 AM
organictroll
"Play" oriented barking in public
I have a young dog, she's 16 months old, and we have trained and socialized her as much as possible so far (3 levels of obedience and working toward CGC). She LOVES kids naturally and when my two nieces come over she plays and plays with them and makes them giggle giving kisses. Her problem is...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 22 2011 3:23 PM
ShelterDogs
Can you "roll the tongue"?
I'd love to learn how to "roll the tongue" like Jean Donaldson does. I have her "Perfect Paws in 5 Days" DVD and she does this amazing sound with her voice. It's got to be a variation of the Spanish rolling the tongue. Her variation sounds like a "purrr." I've...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 22 2011 2:49 PM