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sambob
Sambob-Snapping not nice!
Luger is 9 weeks old today. He has adjusted well. Very smart. Already will sit and down when I ask. Learned his name with a short clicker name game session. BUT he is very snappy. I mean I will be sitting on the couch with him watching tv and he'll snuggle up on my chest. All of a sudden he'll...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 6 2010 6:41 PM
gsdowner
Dog Aggressive German Shepherd
Hello! My husband and I adopted a 3 1/2 year old German Shepherd Dog from a GSD rescue about 5 months ago. We know a bit of his history including that the home he was in before he was fostered at the resuce had a Golden Retriever that attacked him (apparently not just once). We don't know if that...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 6 2010 5:06 PM
DOGOWNERNEEDSHELP
AGGRESSIVE LAB / MIX
I recently adopted a lab/mix from the shelter 2 months ago. She was very excitable but I thought it was because she was in a cage all day. Ever since we've had her she's calmed down considerably. My problem started when she constantly growls and barks when people pass by or come to the door....
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jul 6 2010 2:49 PM
2DobieGirls
She refuses to pee or poo outside of her own yard
Hi there. New member - other than introduction - first time poster. We have to gorgeous dobes and love them to bits! I'm a dog person - grew up my whole life with them and even did some dog agility trials (very low local level) and some obedience stuff when I was younger. This problem is not one...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 5 2010 11:40 PM
takpack
Treating 2 dogs fairly
We recently adopted a second dog, Mollie, a dachshund yorkie 1.5 years old. We've raised our first dog, Duckie a golden retriever mix, since he was 8 weeks old. We are going through basic obedience and house training with Mollie now. My question is how do you effectively manage two dogs when one...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jul 5 2010 6:38 PM
spiritdogs
Hiking in Snake Country?
Good article on handling snake versus dog situations: http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11861-San-Diego-Pet-Behavior-and-Training-Examiner~y2010m6d20-Rattlesnakes-and-dogs-what-to-do
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LAST POST: ON: 7/4/2010 6:33:39 AM
Joachim
-->> Why You Should Train Your Dog <<--
Hi everyone, Joachim here! I just thought I should share why I think it's so important that you train your dog properly... Dogs are as we all know very social animals. They belong to a group of animals that's loyal to those they care about and in return they demand attention. But without proper...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jul 2 2010 11:47 AM
punkchica321
Guess I should be happy, right?
Hey guys, so my sister's friend from England came over last night. She'll be staying here for two weeks and of course Simba was down there to greet her. He really didn't seem at all fazed by the fact that there was someone in the house he had never met. I'm not sure if it was just because...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jul 1 2010 8:42 AM
RubyandStewiesmom
Invisble Fencing
So, I have the world's most wonderful pitbulls! LOL...if you have ever read my other posts, I can't say enough about how wonderful they are...and they really have been so easy to train. They've been a complete joy! The dogs are never let outside without me outside with them...they don't...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Jun 27 2010 9:37 PM
needs2play
Biting Lab
We have a black lab/water spaniel mix that came from an abusive home. When we first got him two months ago, he was very nervous, especialy around men. He also jumped on everyone. We've worked with him these last two months and he seems to have improved alot as far as the jumping goes. We have also...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 26 2010 9:50 AM
ann404
Lost - Have no idea what to do now! Peeing dog
So I've been posting about our dog off and on for some time, and we've tried so many things, but still we are at a lost. I just don't get Brady; nothing seems to do much good. Our old dog was such a sweet heart, and we thought if you give them love and care, well what's the worst that...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Jun 25 2010 12:00 PM
pkillur
Toy and Food agression or punk puppy?
Greetings, I'm new around here. OK, so we adopted a new dog named Drake, who is more or less all puppy, pretty awesome with most dogs, including our existing dog Tarla. Drake is about 39 pounds at 6 months old, he's a potcake / bully mix of some sort. He plays really well with other dogs...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 24 2010 11:39 PM
GubGirl
My puppy is a MONSTER!!!!
I've had it today!! Can anyone give me any advice on what to do with my 7 month old Mastiff/Lab?? I've tried everything!! I know he's teething and I know with teething come's chewing! But Chubbzie ( our puppy ) is constantly destroying everything!! I've had it, I don't know what...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 24 2010 10:00 PM
Johnny&Tessy
Brad Pattison...At The End Of My Leash
Has anybody ever watched this show? Just wanted to see what others think of this guy. Personally I don't know a whole lot concerning training methods but I don't really agree with his. I've only seen the one show and it showed him forcefully grabbing a dog and holding it down! This was right...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Jun 24 2010 5:47 AM
punkchica321
Gentle Leader
I'm not sure if this should be in here or the review section, though this is more a question than a full on review. Anyhow, we've been putting the Gentle Leader on Sim for the past two weeks, slowly building up the length of time. I think he actually enjoys getting it put on because he doesn't...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 22 2010 6:27 PM
BEVOLASVEGAS
Cinch It Collars
First, I understand that ecollars are not everyone's cup of tea. I am not looking for a debate, nor will I participate in one in this thread. This is the product review thread, & I am reviewing a product, that I have personally found helpful, for others who may use ecollars. For the past two...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 22 2010 4:56 PM
ann404
Why doesn't anything seem to motivate my Dog to fetch??
HI This is bradies owner again with yet another question. Bradie doesn't seem to care much for treats. She may or may not eat them. I've tried many, the only thing that gets any attention is real meat. Still not enough to get her to listen. She likes to throw around her toys, but won't fetch...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Jun 22 2010 10:26 AM
RubyandStewiesmom
Holy Petsmart!!!
Holy Man! Am I glad I didn't ever have to take my dogs to a training class at Petsmart! What chaos! I have never heard a trainer speak so loudly, and MEANLY to the dogs! I think my dogs are very well trained and behaved (except for a bit of people obsession)...I can't imagine those dogs were...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 21 2010 6:00 PM
spiritdogs
Acme Thunderer
We teach emergency recalls using this whistle. It's aesthetically pleasing, practically indestructible, and will hang on your key ring for years and years, thus you have it with you any place you take your dog, and because, with correct training (It's very easy, and I'm happy to post that...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Jun 21 2010 12:19 PM
erl
Jogging with a Gentle Leader?
I have a quick question... Do you feel that it is safe to run with a gentle leader head halter? I haven't really used one in a long time so I can't really remember all of the precautions. I want to start jogging with my shorthair, yet she doesn't have perfect leash manners anymore (but we're...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Jun 19 2010 11:53 PM