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willowchow
What do you think of this?
I have been made aware of a behaviorist/trainer that has lots and lots of chow experience. I'd like to have her come and give Willow and I a class once a week. Its just for fun-whatever she gets out of it will be a plus. I'm not looking for really anything as far as serious changes. Shes 10 now...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 29 2011 11:02 AM
Beejou
Royce will NOT trade
Hi all, having a slight issue with the Royce dawg. He shows no aggression when holding onto a treat, toy, whatever but he is obviously too worked up and seems to feel nervous like he just has to eat it all as fast as he can or chew a ball as hard as he can. T-bone, though quite aggressive when guarding...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 21 2011 12:21 AM
spiritdogs
Just because your dog doesn't...
I often am quite frustrated at advice given by people who have wonderful, easy dogs (or at least non-aggressive dogs), and who also don't see that their advice could easily trip a more difficult dog into becoming aggressive. I often want to tell them that just because their dog didn't react...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jul 17 2011 10:09 AM
Jsenocak
Aggressive, fearful and territorial? foster rescue
So, I'm fostering a 3 yr old, female Westie, who also happens to be my first foster, and the first dog I've had in years. I am feeling a little over my head because she seems to have some real aggressive tenancies. Hopfully someone can help! One- she growls and nipps at me and my husband when...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jul 13 2011 6:26 PM
twoandahalfdogs
HELP!...FIREWORKS!!
I just recently moved and found out that my town has their hour long fireworks display pratically in my front yard! My two boxers are intensely afraid of loud noises!!! I give them each a benedryl (for thunder storms) as my vet suggested but, it is really not that effective. What should I do? I've...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 4 2011 12:45 PM
dyan
Second thoughts on Gibby
About a month ago I wrote about Gibby http://forum.dog.com/forums/t/113973.aspx that has started to SOMETIMES bark at people while on walks. Had a lot of different opinions ranging from one end to the other. One of the opinions or ideas was that maybe maybe maybe he was upset..or just trying to push...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 1 2011 7:33 PM
mio23
Help for my Mom's pup (biting)
I am asking this for my mom. She has a 7 month old cockapoo. She purchased the dog at 7 weeks. Please understand I spent a lot of time talking to her about purchasing a dog that young, from a “backyard breeder”, but in the end it was her decision. She has worked very hard with her pup, doing clicker...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 28 2011 9:54 PM
Beachgal
Help With a Master Chewer?
We adopted Cody, a 1 year old mutt, last February. He is a joy, but is terrifically destructive when it comes to anything made of fabric. He chews massive holes in everything he can get to: sheets, blankets, pillows, dog beds...even the rug. I've tried the bitter sprays, but he doesn't even slow...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 27 2011 9:02 PM
pentecostjw
Dachshund problems...
I have a two year old dachshund who has been house trained. However, lately in almost a daily occurrence he is peeing and pooping in my house, when I'm in the other room. He has his own dog door that he uses regularly with no problem. He knows how to and does go out if he wants to. What would...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jun 24 2011 8:56 PM
deagan
What did I do wrong? Please help!
What did I do wrong? PLEASE HELP! I am the proud owner of a 5 year old mid-sized schnauzer named Deagan. We adopted him last September and he is one of the calmest, most affectionate dogs I have ever been around. Or he was. I live in New York City and when we first got him, I would take him...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 22 2011 7:54 PM
Ryno61285
first post, need some tips
Hi everyone, just want to say thanks for any and all information and knowledge ahead of time. Im new to forums (contributing anyways) and I just have a question for everyone. I have a female Jack Russell who just turned one a few weeks ago. Ever since she was about 3 months old, my girlfriend and I brought...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 22 2011 7:45 PM
sooner
Peeing in her crate
I need help please. Sissy is peeing in her crate. I’m sure it’s behavioral and not medical. She has never done it during the day and she didn’t do it while we were gone for a week and the dog sitter was staying there. She did it a few nights a couple of weeks ago, then nothing while we...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Jun 22 2011 3:30 PM
Burl
Peanut has taken to impersonating a male
Peanut, our 6 yr old female beagle/shepherd/?/?/?/... mix has recently taken to lifting her leg to pee on some trees or things. What does it mean when a female starts acting like a male?
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 18 2011 7:23 AM
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