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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
ace130
Pulling and Barking
I have 2 lab mixes (lab/weimeraner) that love to pull on the leash when I walk them. I recently bought a no-pull harness and have been taking them on individual training walks to teach them to walk correctly on a leash. They both have responded very well and rarely pull at all. I have been taking them...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 15 2011 8:14 PM
QuitWhinning!
Doggy XANAX?????
So, I have , well my wife has, a 12 week old weiner dog. I love it to death and can tell it will be the first dog I have ever been very attached to. With that being said, our relationship is off to a rocky start. Jezzabelle,thats the weiner dogs name, wakes me up at 3 am last night throwing up whinning...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Apr 15 2011 2:53 PM
NewfieMom
Fear of Children Update
About a year ago, I put up a post about my dog's fear of children and asking for advice. At that time, I have already enrolled a behavioural consultant who uses positive reinforcement training method. It's quite a journey and the result so far is progressing positively. I did not post much but...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 13 2011 6:47 AM
spiritdogs
Anecdotal Evidence of Sense of Fairness?
Sioux spent last Monday morning at the Canine Cognition Lab at Harvard. She's been twice before, so this visit makes her a junior;-) This time, the investigation centers on whether dogs have a sense of fairness. I thought it might be fun to ask you guys for some anecdotal evidence of that, if you...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Apr 12 2011 9:53 PM
ShelterDogs
Prong Collars
When people who say they "tried everything" to walk their dog on a loose leash... but it all failed. This includese treats, trainers, harnesses, gentle leader, etc... And then they say the prong is the only thing that worked. Do you think most of them just didn't follow through with the...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 11 2011 11:33 PM
Arty*Lo
Could this be separation anxiety?
Honestly, I had never even heard this term until today when I was searching through some old posts about crate training, and I think it may be the explanation for Lola's behavior. She is a 7 year old beagle, and we adopted her about 2 months ago. I do not currently work and am home most of the day...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 11 2011 7:39 PM
ncotta01
STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED FOR DOG BEHAVIOR STUDY
STUDY PARTICIPANTS NEEDED The Animal Behavior Clinic at Tufts University is currently enrolling the following breeds of dog into a study regarding the genetic underpinnings of compulsive behavior. Bull Terriers (with tail chasing/spinning) German Shepherds (with tail chasing/spinning) Border...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 11 2011 3:50 AM
mlamarche
Daisy my 3yr old pit bull's running track...help and advice needed...
We have about 400 feet of sidewalk by our back yard fence...over time Daisy's been running this route so long that the grass is now a dirt track about 1 foot wide in some spots and 2 feet in others...I love her to run this since it's great exercise but after she does this she gets filthy..her...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 6 2011 8:57 AM
sillysally
Dog-Dog Interactions--To Interfere or Not to Interfere?
Jack (for those of you that don't remember, as I haven't been on much), is a 4 year old male lab. A friend of mine runs a small rescue, and has a foster that is a female pit mix roughly a year old. She seems to be a bit rude--within seconds of sniffing Jack at their first meeting she was standing...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 4 2011 8:25 AM
syster
Dogs eating the cushions
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had any advice concerning my 2 Border Terriers. They are getting 2 walks a day, they are fed well and very well looked after. we both work but one of us or the dog walker will see them at lunch time. Recently they have been ripping up the cushions and growling at night...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 30 2011 3:30 AM
localdogwalker
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LAST POST: ON: 3/30/2011 12:23:40 AM
RCinGA
Excessive panting
Hi, I'm new here. Here's a quick history: I have a female German Shepherd, about 2 yrs old. I got Stormy a little over a year ago (a couple months shy of 1 yr old) from her breeder. Stormy's breeder had been unable to place her as a puppy, and then I believe she went through some tough times...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 29 2011 5:49 AM
wells
This a miracle Bulldog:Tillman Dog world champion in Skateboarding
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 28 2011 9:58 AM
dane6
Trying To Bury food
Another bizarre thing Vader does is try to bury his food..lol...neither of our other 2 dogs did this....its funny....he will eat and when he is done he pushes the air over his dog dish...LOL...sometimes he tips it over...is there a way to stop this or should i just let it be....its a pain constantly...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 25 2011 8:52 AM
ddiner
One dog suddenly bullying the other?!
Our alpha male, MacGyver just died 2 weeks ago. We have 2 other dogs, females; Pepper is 4 and Daisy is 2. Now Pepper is chasing Daisy off the bed, won't let her on the couch, and steals her food and treats when we aren't looking. Daisy is afraid of her, and hides in the other room unless we...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 24 2011 9:36 PM
wells
Your Dog’s the Perfect Workout
It’s hard enough for me to find the time and motivation to hit the gym on a daily basis let alone ensure that my dog Peanut gets a good, brisk walk every day. Finding that extra hour to walk my dog is a challenge and, at times, an inconvenience. Every now and then I will neglect Peanut and just...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 24 2011 2:26 PM
nigguysmom
Calling all dog-walkers and trainers! This is long - sorry
Hi everyone, I am in need of some guidance and some suggestions and things to seriously consider. Here is the situation in a big nutshell. I took over a dog-walking business from a friend of mine. There is a core of 8 dogs (5 males, 3 females and all are fixed except the male poodle but a very submissive...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 24 2011 6:40 AM
erica1989
Need advice - Casey's become a barker (Erica1989)
Ok. I need some advice... I'm really not sure what to do with him. Some back story - I've had Casey about 4 years now. He'll be 5 in April-ish. He's a shelter rescue, had some BAD fear aggression issues when I got him - but he's come around nicely. Starting November-ish, we moved...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 23 2011 11:29 PM