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IrishSetterGrl
Riley's a "red" dog. - Advice please
No, not just his fur color :P . According to "What Color Is Your Dog?" by Joel Silverman, Riley is a red dog personality-wise. He has a high-spirited and outgoing personality, and can sometimes be difficult to control. Riley has issues with other dogs while we are walking and he is on leash...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 21 2011 9:01 AM
jomcandrew
Why did she pee on our bed on the blanket!
Hello, my name is Joanne. We have a 14 month old Maltipoo names Cuddles. We only have her for a little over 2 months. The person that had her before also only had her for about that long. She said she bought her from someone who had too many dogs and thought she was going to get turned in so was selling...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 20 2011 2:51 PM
Veronica's Mom
Managing Dog Reactivity
I am hoping to get some advice on managing Veronica's reactivity to other dogs. Veronica is somewhat fearful, reactive and can lack confidence (in certain situations - in other situations she is inappropriately over confident). She has poor dog - dog social skills and is very dog reactive;...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 20 2011 1:30 PM
Xebby
Off-leash Playing During Class, Should it be Allowed?
This is a question I have been going back and forth in my mind. Should I allow off leash playing in my classes? The class I am currently assisting with, the trainer allows the dogs to play freely before and after the class off-leash. It seems to work out well so far but it concerns me that something...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 19 2011 10:56 PM
shack
I am sorry
I wrote a post using all capital letters I did not know that this was shouting please except I am sorry I do apologize and to the person who told me this thank you.
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 18 2011 9:05 PM
shack
STOP THE FIGHTING
I HAVE TWO BOXERS..MOTHER AND DOUGHTIER .. THE MOTHER (PEACHES) IS VARY DOMINATING! TO THE POINT THAT SHE LIFT HER LEG LIKE A MALE DOG !! SHE AND HER PUP (NILIA) THE BOTH DOGS CAME FROM AN ABUSIVE HOME WARE THE DOGS HAD TO FIGHT TO EAT..MY PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN THE PUPPY GOT OLD ENOUGH TO COME INTO HEAT...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 18 2011 2:12 PM
tashakota
No Bark Collar
I am curious if anyone has used a no bark collar to get their dog to stop barking in its crate when you're still in the room? I go to agility class/trials and if I'm not right next to the crate, Kota barks like crazy. bleh.... I thought about trying a citronella collar but if he's in a crate...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 18 2011 1:10 PM
kpwlee
Prey/hunt drive take 2
Thinking back to this thread It is Spring here and Bugsy's hunt or prey drive is full on. He is intent about everything, our walks might as well be a tracking exercise and unsurprisingly I am seeing him much more on the edge of reacting. This morning he was lost in the 'job' when runner approached...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 17 2011 10:32 PM
CalMama
New Rescue & food aggression (LONG)
Hi, I just posted my info in the introduction, I had a account here on I-dog years ago, have a APBT named Rory, maybe some of you remember me. Anyhow we rescued a 1.5 year old BT and named him Ryder. He is very calm and laid back and is excellent with my 2 year old son and other dogs. Anyhow the first...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 17 2011 8:01 PM
ShelterDogs
Teaching Heel
Those of you who walk your dog on your left (probably most of you), did you reinforce your dog using your left or right hand? I've always used my left, and I also keep the pouch on my left. However, I was just reading that Pat Miller recommends using the right hand "so the dog doesn't learn...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 16 2011 2:37 PM
Binkee
Barking and Separation Anxiety
I have a 17month old neutered teacup poodle named Rockit. My boyfriend and I moved froma house in the suburbs to a condo in the city about 5 months ago. Once we moved in, it was apparent that Rockit had a "barking problem." He barks at all the neighbors closing their doors, talking, and the...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 15 2011 9:07 PM
Beejou
Is it play or future conflict.. a bit of both?
I am a worrier... I will admit that. I see everything as a problem or potential problem but I feel like it prepares me to nip things early. So here's the possible issue... Seven week old Royce has stopped being growly already with us. Great! He's learning at such an imcredible rate it is amazing...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 15 2011 9:06 PM
bballs mom
My Butterball poops on the couch
I'm trying to get my dog to STOP pooping on my couch. I will admit he has been very babied since his eye surgery, but he has to stop doing that. He goes through a period of time where he's really good about going outside then all of a sudden he's pooping on the couch. I've done the reward...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 14 2011 12:19 PM
j_Sinay
playing dead
Hi there, new here. I have a very smart puppy who knows all kinds of tricks, but just hates playing dead. He'll do it, but ever so sadly. Anyone have any ideas why this might be?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 13 2011 3:11 PM
spiritdogs
A New and Improved Clicker Links List
(Please note the disclaimer in my signature, as required by idog rules.) Clicker training has helped two of my dogs become great therapy dogs, with reliable obedience behavior and a repertoire of tricks, too. It has helped my clients' dogs in many ways as well. I like the fact that it is a force...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 12 2011 6:09 PM
reneegavin
where to keep new second dog at night and while gone
Hello again! We are bringing home our new rescue dog tomorrow and keeping him for the weekend to see how he and our current dog get along over a few days. I'm having trouble trying to figure out where to keep him at night and while we're out. My current dog sleeps in our room, and while we're...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 10 2011 8:50 PM
M & J
She's barking - again!
Oh, I hope someone can give me a process that sticks! Maya is a Pyrenees cross. I know that they have been bred to bark for a living, and I don't mind a warning bark or two, but Maya goes right over the top. We have a bike path behind our house, and Maya is triggered by dogs walking by. She races...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 9 2011 7:55 AM
reneegavin
Potential second dog peed on my current dog
Hello everyone! We are currently considering a second dog. He is a 1-2 year old lab/shepherd mix. Very, very sweet dog. He and my fairly dominant 1 1/2 year old female collie mix play pretty well together, although a bit rough. We are doing a trial run next weekend to see if the roughness eases up. The...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 7 2011 7:46 AM
Mark H
Blindness/Night-time insecurity
We have an 8 year old Border Terrier. He suffered from lens luxation (a genetic condition) and lost an eye at 3 years old. The other eye was kept going on medication until a month ago when it too had to be enucleated (removed). With one exception he is doing remarkably well and is fast learning to cope...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 4 2011 7:06 PM
Kindredspirits
I need help-Lilith bit my son in the face
I'm so upset right now. The last almost two weeks Lilith has been acting like a different dog and getting worse as the days go by- shes ignoring commands, back to growling at Skyline around food (we had a great handle on this and stopped hand feeding and started giving her tricky treat ball and she...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Feb 28 2011 9:58 AM