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kpwlee
So what does it mean (silly but serious question)
Bugsy is very tolerant of dogs that try to hump him - always has been. I just like to get a better understanding of dog communication - which is why I am asking this question Today a large golden- who is very nice and also a large dog - suddenly while I was talking to the owner started to consider how...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 4 2010 9:44 AM
ShelterDogs
Verbal cue coinciding with hand signal?
I thought it was "sit" and then the hand signal? Patricia McConnell, one of the world's greatest dog trainers, has got me really confused. Please take a look at THIS VIDEO . She is teaching "stay" but watch how the hand signal comes out at exactly the same moment as the verbal...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 2 2010 7:33 AM
Cobalt
Food Agression
We have a Shepherd Collie mix about 7 years old. We love her and she loves us but she has one problem. Food agression, only with me. When she was a puppy I would put my head into her bowl and pretend to eat her food. I thought it was cute but I guess she didnt. If she is eating and I walk by her, she...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 2 2010 7:31 AM
Pupsday
I am so upset, why would a grown dog just decide to potty everwhere...
My Ocean will be 1 year old in Jan, she is a great dane,golden mix. She was potty trained almost rigt away.. I couldnt believe how fast she learned!! I have had her since 7 weeks old and she was showing interest from the first night I got her and it took her maybe a month to be fully potty trained. As...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 29 2010 8:33 PM
Liesje
Coke - new anxiety!
Coke turned 4 in July and we've had him since Nov. 2007. In short he's always been a great dog, great pet, heart dog. He's more sensitive than my GSDs, but tends to recover instantly. So, while he may startle at something, within half a second he's fine and isn't really fazed by anything...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 29 2010 9:40 AM
Sophie333
Sophie and Me
Hi: My name is Susan and my dog's name is Sophie. Sophie is the 5th dog I have owned. I have had 4 other dogs all died at about 12. My last dog Domino died in June, he died 6 months after my husband died. I was devasted and did not want to live anymore. I knew my only salvation was to get another...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 26 2010 8:30 PM
Bailey Sheffield
Loosing his 'house broke' training
Bailey is 1/2 Shih Tzu, 1/4 Lhasa, 1/4 poodle, 24 pounds, and is 7 years old. He was neutered at 3 months and was totally house broke. Now he will (every 3-4 days) deficate in the house, so far no urinating. We take him out morning and evening. We tried 3 times a day. He use to tell us if he needed to...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 26 2010 5:31 PM
ShelterDogs
Your favorite video on Dog Training/Behavior?
Do any of you have any personal favorites? I ask because Tawzer Dog Videos will be having a Black Friday Sale this week. I haven't bought a dog video in ages; I just don't have it in my budget to do so. But since they will be 50% off, I gotta get something.
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 24 2010 11:29 PM
biketeach
Poor Choice?
We recently bought a McNab / Cattahoula mix (8 wks old) and have been having "issues' with her. She's a sweet pup and, as most pups do, nips always at our three kids, 7 and under. Clearly, she was bread to heard animals, so she's only doing what comes naturally. My question is, will...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 24 2010 1:09 PM
coryjonathan
dog acts like everyone is planning bloody murder..
okay so my friend and his parents have this tiny black dog named bitty, i'm not sure what breed she is but i'm pretty sure she's thoroughly mixed.. sort of a chihuahua-body with longish black hair.. anyway, she's an extremely nervous and fearful little dog with anyone besides my friend's...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 22 2010 5:39 PM
punkchica321
Marking <_<
Okay so maybe there is another issue Simba still has... :P And that is marking. I wouldn't say it's as severe as some other male dogs I've heard of but it's still an issue. Is there really any way to avoid it? I've been keeping him away from things he usually marks, like large piles...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 22 2010 4:46 PM
mehpenn
Do your dogs act differently, different places they go?
Greta is by far the most well behaved dog we have. Not that the others are not well behaved, but Greta has this regal attitude and is so laid back and quiet.....and is this way no matter where we go EXCEPT the MIL's house. For some reason whenever we take her to MIL's she turns into this gittery...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 22 2010 1:57 PM
krbshappy71
Suggestions please on generally nervous dog.
Related info: I have 5 dogs, in order of entering the household: Baby , Shep, Josie, Arlo, Daisy.(see my sig for breeds) Arlo is the dog that is annoying me beyond belief. He has a heart of gold, he is a Golden Retriever that was picked up as a stray, adopted out of a shelter, only to then be given away...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 19 2010 9:50 PM
ShelterDogs
How animated are you?
Did any of you who are into training have trouble being more animated earlier on? Especially if you are the introverted quiet type like me. I really had to work hard at it, I still do. Watching how Patricia McConnell is in her seminars has helped me immensely. However, I still don't think I'm...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 19 2010 9:16 PM
proofpup
flirt pole
Me and my fiance made a flirt pole out of a 4 foot wood rod, 2 cotton gloves, a squeaky ball and braided twine rope. It turned out great! I take each dog out ands spin in circles having them chase it until im dizzy, then let them hang off of it, Kuniva LOVES to grab and hang off stuff LoL. It seems...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 17 2010 11:08 PM
proofpup
Recall Deer/ fast moving animals
Was wondering and hoping to hear experiances on this. When your dogs see deer/animals running away and go to chase them whats chance you can call them off when they already alerted to the moving animal? Proof and Kuniva will peel right off them with a "Leaveit!, Come!" except for on a...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 16 2010 1:54 PM
ShelterDogs
When a dog loses a ball... what to do?
A retriever that I walk lost her ball recently when we were playing fetch. I couldn't get the dog's mind off the ball no matter what. We then went for a walk and she pulled like crazy because her mind was on that lost ball. Keep in mind, this dog normally can heel and walk on a loose leash. I...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 15 2010 8:07 PM
akyramoto82
Help, Bella attacked Amber
Tonight Bella attacked Amber. they haven't had a scuffle in over a year ( no blood was drawn - just lots of spit), they've actually been getting along better than they ever have since Akyra passed - like actually playing together. They have been living pretty peacefully together for almost 3...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Nov 15 2010 7:28 AM
shamrockmommy
Rubit collar clip
I just received my Rubitclips for the dogs' collars. They are tiny carabiner clips to which you attach their tags. If you're a chronic collar switcher like I am, you'll love how easy they are to switch from collar to collar, and yet, they are SECURE, more than any other quick change tag holder...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 13 2010 1:09 PM
hanababy
random aggression
Hi all! We have an amazing 2-yr old border collie/ black lab mix who rarely and randomly shows some aggressive behavior. She is easily the smartest dog I've ever had and was socialized early with puppy preschool, kindergarten, etc. She gets along well with other dogs and has never shown any form...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 13 2010 12:24 PM