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coco&teddies mommy
constant paw licking?
my shih tzu's are CONSTANTLY licking and nibbling at their paws.. to the point where they lick until their feet are soaking wet. I don't think their paws are hurting them ... because if i touch or squeeze them, it doesnt seem to bother them.. any ideas what could be causing it?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Oct 4 2010 2:59 PM
BlackLabbie
Combination Leather Collar
Apollo's 3/4" Combination Rolled Leather Collar came in today and I * LOVE * it! It's much thicker than it looks; the leather is thick and solid, the brass is very bold; it's heavy duty. And it's not a rolled collar, but the edges are rounded off (I think that's what she meant...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Oct 2 2010 9:07 PM
kpwlee
Marking on walks, do you allow it?
just curious if you allow some marking or do you not let it happen at all Also what are your feelings about kicking back after a poop And yes I just read something about this and didn't really agree with what I read - but I won't say what I read. So what is OK what is not in your book?
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Oct 1 2010 7:17 PM
PrincessPenny
Jealousy/Barking
So, we're having some issues with Penny. Penny has been an only dog for all her life, until about 2 years ago when we got Daisy. She's always had some jealous tendencies, but I thought that maybe they'd fade away once she got used to having another dog in the house. However, that doesn't...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 28 2010 10:18 PM
Lee Charles Kelley
Do Dogs Intentionally Use Their Body Language to Communicate?
Hello, Dog Lovers! For anyone interested, here's a link to my latest article at PsychologyToday.com: " Do Dogs Intentionally Use Their Body Language to Communicate ?" It should spark a lively debate! LCK
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 28 2010 5:41 AM
Liesje
I am very proud
There's so many posts about problems and issues I just wanted to be positive for once and say I am very proud of all my dogs. There has been a serial arsonist at work in my neighborhood. I can walk just three blocks and pass four burnt homes. The fires have always been set at night, but I'm still...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Sep 25 2010 12:27 PM
needs2play
poor door greetings
My dog is a 11 month Lab/spaniel we got from an undisciplining home when he was 7 months when we got him. He used to have a problem with play biting with our kids, so we started using a "time out" space in the basement when he started acting up. When he settled down we brought him back up...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Sep 25 2010 9:00 AM
grab01
Dog aggression
Aesop's behavior towards the pup is worsening. It started out as a "play too rough/pinchy biting" behavior..almost predatorylike (although he's never shown a bit of predatory behavior before..indoors OR out) We started crating him (which he likes) when the pup was out, rewarding when...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Sep 24 2010 3:58 PM
punkchica321
Tell me it gets better...
I'm sure I look/sound paranoid at this point but I really do just need some reassurance that what Simba does will get better. I'm talking about his jumping and biting, I will say it's not AS much as it used to be, but today he started again. I don't get why he continues to do it when...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Sep 23 2010 2:56 PM
sl2crmeg
Ruff Wear Webmaster Harness
Best $50 spent, ever. Awesome for longer walks, doesn't slip around, and GREAT for attaching long lines to dogs who can't listen to their mothers. The sizing is a bit wonky, so when they say measure carefully, they mean it! Pirate is wearing an XS, and Wendy has on a S. [IMG]http://i129...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Sep 22 2010 12:09 AM
hapnthatch
Leash manners
When you have multiple dogs (one more well-trained than the other), how do you walk them? Thatch pulls ALOT and currently I'm walking both dogs on separate leashes because I'm afraid he'd accidentally hurt Hap with the way he jerks on the leash. And of course he doesn't walk in a straight...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 21 2010 5:59 AM
akyramoto82
Finally, something is helping with the Car chasing/meltdowns!!
As some of you know, Zoey has been insanely psycho around cars, which I believe has always stemmed from fear. Especially if her past is true - i.e. dumped in the road as a puppy. So I worked really really hard for the longest time with her, we has great success with the main road, parking lots, 'out...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 13 2010 3:13 PM
Beejou
Male/male aggression and neutering.
Today was apparently intact male day at the dog park. I took T-Bone, who is a year and some months, and intact for a few hours today. He met up and played with a Doberman, a schnauzer, a French Bulldog, a yellow and a black lab, and a Cane Corso and all oft he dogs interacted really beautifully. These...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Sep 13 2010 9:56 AM
chelsea_b
So... I think I don't like training. :-|
Yeah, and Chelsea the rocket scientist got a super high energy entirely untrained 10 month old shelter puppy. Smooth move. No, but seriously, I just can't find the motivation & will to really train Juno. We've got the basics pretty much down (and by "basics" I mean sit, down...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Sep 12 2010 9:41 PM
corvus
What does a positive trainer do when a dog bites?
Okay, say you are a positive trainer. Say you have a dog that is very confident and pushy. Say your dog gets a bit cocky one day over something it doesn't want you to do and bites you hard enough to really hurt, not out of fear or anxiety, but just to see if this is a method of getting what the dog...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Sep 10 2010 9:07 PM
proofpup
Clicker magic-Anyone else experiance this?
I work at a pet store and we sell clickers at the register. People will come up there with thier dog grabbed a clicker and say "oh look son its a dog training clicker, now pup will sit on command!" Then shove the clicker 5 inches from the dogs face yell sit and click it. Of course the dog jumps...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Sep 8 2010 12:41 AM
huskymom
Recall, do you think this would work?
I'm open to suggestions if you don't. I was thinking about all the work we've done with a long line with Crusher. He's a husky and they aren't known for having a great recall. But he's really good with a long line and nearly 100% reliable if he's dragging a 50 foot line...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 7 2010 6:07 PM
BlackLabbie
Owners of reactive dogs
I own a leash reactive dog- I'm not ashamed to admit it. I've been working very consitantly with Apollo and he is making unbelievable strides. I'm very proud of him. But, I've noticed when we walk by people and I make Apollo sit, stay and "watch me" people often give me a look...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 7 2010 1:21 PM
CoBuHe
Transferred frustration turns into aggression (CoBuHe)
I'm dealing with transferred frustration that turns into aggression with Heidi and I'm not sure what to do about it. Its all about the cats. When she sees or hears a cat, she gets alll amped up; then transfers her frustration in an aggressive manner towards Bruder. A couple of nights ago was...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 7 2010 4:19 AM
alittleoffkey
Stopping Separation Anxiety
I've acquired a lovely pup (5 or 6 months old) who was, until recently, a stray. Molly and I get along wonderfully! Unfortunately, when I leave her in the car to run in at the gas station or leave her alone in the house, as soon as I hit the porch I can hear her start screaming. I never go back to...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Sep 7 2010 12:04 AM