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joyfullmom2
Got a situation.....need opinions.
Ok today I went on a walk with Ruby and we walked by some neighbors that have dogs......fenced in. Well Ruby started barking, trying to lunge at them.........also noticed that the hair on her back stood up. Now I'm not sure what all that means but am worried that she could be aggressive? If this...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 18 2011 7:20 AM
dyan
Thoughts on Gibby
Haven't posted problems for a while...believe me not because we don't have any...lol! But Gibby is growing up and we control most oh his mischievous ways..... ( believe me...he DOES come up with new ones often ) but he has started somthing that I really want to know what to do with before I make...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 6 2011 8:21 AM
diseasedee
scaredy 5 month old shih tzu
Hello everyone :) I currently have a 5 month old shih tzu who is very much scared of new dogs and new people. I need some help on how I may be able to introduce him to new situations. We take him on as many walks as possible to allow him to get acquainted with his environment. So far, he doesn't...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 1 2011 7:55 PM
joyfullmom2
Collars for walking issues
What kind of collars do you recommend for dogs who pull when your walking them? We are going to get one today and want to get the right one. I have heard about head halters? Not sure that is the right name. Thanks
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 30 2011 9:13 PM
laura_boston
I think my dog hates my boyfriend
I adopted a wonderful Aussie mix four months ago. She is about a year and a half old, very well behaved and house trained. The only time she has had an accident in the past couple of months is when she was in a stressful situation (ie: alone in my house where she was not familiar). I did crate her for...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 30 2011 6:09 AM
kbs
Small Dog Nipping at Larger Dogs
I have a 3 year old female Chihua/Pug mix. She is the sweetest dog, almost never barks, is great with kids, and loves laps. However, when she meets new dogs sometimes she's perfect and they sniff each other. Sometimes she'll nip at them once, and then be fine with them. But when we brought her...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, May 22 2011 4:58 PM
sbwertz
pawing, scratching, clawing
I have a five month old Shar-Pei/GSD mix. He is a very intelligent, obedient, good natured puppy. My problem with him is not so much behavorial as instinctual, I'm afraid. I know some breeds are very "handy with their paws". I have had dobermans that would use thier paws almost like a cat...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, May 17 2011 9:36 AM
Irisheyz
Corgi barking for food at night
I have a 13 year old Corgi - Quincy. He's doing some things that are "different" for him. For one, he licks the floors/carpets in the house all the time. It's not like there's food/crumbs all over my house...he just walks around licking the floor. The bigger problem is he has...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 5 2011 9:32 PM
emilyythestrange
Dog Wont Back Down
I adopted a rescue dog about 2 months ago. A boxer/bulldog who was a stray in chicago. He has suuuper cropped ears, its very sad they are not even there, and a cropped tail. He has been absolutely perfect. Potty trained, doesn't chew, quiet, and he loves all other dogs so much. But in the two months...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, May 4 2011 3:21 PM
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, May 3 2011 9:51 AM
tiffy
Have I ruined her?
Tootsie is the reason. I ask is because today at my parents I had to parallel park so my dad got Toots out of the car first. She was on leash and refused to go in the yard until I rolled down the window and told her to go inside. I realize she probably thought I was leaving her. Another scenario is when...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 2 2011 7:04 PM
Rani Brawner
Why is my housetrained dog peeing on the floor!?
My girlfriend and I picked up a dog from a local rescue. He had been in the shelter since Dec. We adopted him in mid April. He is a little over a year old. He's a bull terrier/ Aussie cattle dog mix. He's an absolute sweetheart. He plays, he snuggles, he's smart and is learning his tricks...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, May 1 2011 7:42 AM
.stacer.
Beagle - barking, not friendly while with other dog...fine when alone
So, I've come to you guys for help with Sadie. When we are out walking Timmy and Sadie together and they see another dog, Sadie starts barking her head off, not even the tastiest piece of cheese will get her quiet. It's horribly embarassing. I've been trying to re-direct her to watch me and...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 26 2011 12:08 PM
Arty*Lo
Claustrophobia/ Containment Phobia
I previously posted this thread about my beagle Lola who I was being destructive when I left her alone when I had to leave the house. [URL="http://community.dog.com/forums/t/113084.aspx"]Could This Be Separation Anxiety?[/URL] I've been trying and failing miserably for about a month...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 25 2011 1:08 AM
Commy102
Advice...merged w/- take my dog or leave him there?
I am moving to a big city from a small town. My ex and I lived together for almost 5 years, and we have 2 dogs together. "mine" is a 5 year old pomeranian. I love him SO much, and want to take him with me but I keep doubting whether he'd truly be happy... I am not sure how dogs react to...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 22 2011 8:15 PM
Beejou
More protective at night?
Just wondering if this is fairly common. T-Bone has had his eyes checked recently and the vet found no issues (I was on a "MAYBE IT'S PANUS " kick, luckily no.) So, At night T-Bone tends to be much more on the alert than in the day. When we go out for our evening walkies and he sees...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 22 2011 7:42 PM
BullsEye
Butt rubbing & Sneakin'
Our bully girl is 5 yrs old... The past few years she has taken to sneaking around, regardless of the known consequences (and she knows!). Most of the sneaking around is to get to a carpet so she can rub/scoot her bum across it, leaving brown stains everywhere. She does have skin allergies which are...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 22 2011 8:20 AM
jetteryhibbard
dog shop
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 18 2011 12:25 AM
oranges81
Training Journal
I want to start a training journal to record the progress with Maze. But I have no idea how to start it. We're working towards competing in Rally O. She's enjoying the work but I'm noticing where we're having some issues that I'd like to write down so I can remember to work on them...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 17 2011 2:36 PM
spiritdogs
Pattison in Florida?
Rumor has it that Brad Pattison is headed to Florida to do some training. This is the same guy whose show At the End of my Leash, didn't fare well on Animal Planet and is, thankfully, gone. AP has said that they have no plans to bring him back. As many of you already know, I find him to be a despicable...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Apr 16 2011 1:11 PM