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Dog Leash Without Handle?
This thread is an update to this one . In that thread, Liesje had recommended a A.S.A.T (All Season, All Terrain) lead which I'm now interested in buying. Well, I contacted EliteK9 about their A.S.A.T. leads. A woman got back to me and recommended one "without a handle." This is her...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 7 2010 11:16 PM
Jersey's Mom
Is the Dog Whisperer turning the page?
I usually just read these forums, but ran across this article and thought it would be right up your alley. Looking forward to seeing some thoughts on this one: Cesar Millan has requested a symposium with the world's leading positive dog trainers in response to mounting pressure and the (rumored...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 6 2010 7:16 AM
DumDog
Anyone tried this?
funny... had the youtube website up, randomly browsing, walked off to get clothes out of the washer... came back to find that one of my kids clicked on this.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY96hi0SFfI&feature=related - call it a happy accident?? could have been much worse!! anyway, i watched it...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 5 2010 9:08 PM
surfrat
Losing Sleep at night
Hi gang, my mutt, Bella is 1 year old, she sleeps with us and is fantastic. BUT... she is waking us up at 2-3am to take her out every night. I guess i should be thankful shes not going in the house, but im getting tired. We feed her in the morning before work, and at night when i get home, i dont know...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 4 2010 8:23 PM
Indy05
easy walk harness or gentle leader?
Please give me your opinions on walking shelter dogs with no leash manners (mainly pulling). Which do you suggest or prefer, and why: an easy walk harness or a gentle leader? (30 pounds and up) Thanks.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 4 2010 5:37 PM
willowchow
How to manage an aggressive dog?
The other Rachel Ray thread was very interesting to me. And, this topic came up. I was hoping someone would post but since they didn't I will. The thread had me thinking about what I do myself and if it's right or wrong. What do you think is needed to manage a dog aggressive dog? I'm...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 4 2010 2:52 PM
joyfullmom2
Picked up our new puppy today.............
Have any tips for crate training............she went in the crate already..........been taking her outside but she won't go out there. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 4 2010 7:52 AM
joyfullmom2
More questions....puppy
I'm sorry for all the questions..........I feel silly for asking but I want to get our little girl trained the right way for success. Ok now to the questions; Ok we have a 18 week old puppy..............if there is anyone out there with one that age could you please show my what your schedule is...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 3 2010 8:46 PM
spiritdogs
The Pit Bull Guru
Interesting guy - using positive training with large breeds - grad of SFSPCA Dog Training Academy - and working on a documentary, I guess about Pits - called "Judging the Innocent". If anyone spots that when it comes out, I'd like to see it. http://www.blogger.com/profile/00699512482438505561
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 3 2010 7:36 PM
spiritdogs
Victoria Stillwell's New Blog
http://positively.com/2010/01/20/welcome-to-positively/
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LAST POST: ON: 3/2/2010 1:29:06 PM
woofdah
Lots of Puppy Questions!
I didn't realize this was going to post as one huge paragraph. Sorry! i don't expect anyone to wade through this... please feel free to just ignore this rant i posted. I wasn't sure where to post this... hope this is ok. Hello all, I used to lurk here a few years ago and I have always respected...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Feb 28 2010 6:56 PM
AllenB
My dog has "learned" to eat poop???!!!
We've had our border collie mix (Bear) now for about 4 years. He gets a great walk off leash at the park daily. 6 months ago we just adoped an older (13 years old) Beagle who from the get go eats poop! Then about a week ago Bear all of a sudden started eating poop!!!!!!! He has NEVER done this before...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Feb 26 2010 11:11 AM
punkchica321
Something to worry about?
Hey guys! I've noticed when Simba is greeting new dogs, the hair only by his tail(not all of his hackles) stands up. I can't remember if its with every dog he's met or not, but I just want to make sure its nothing to worry about. He doesn't show any signs of aggression when he's doing...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Feb 26 2010 10:37 AM
Jewlieee
Control unleashed class #2
I almost broke down in to tears last night! Things did not go well and I felt guilty and frustrated all at the same time. First abbie barked and lunged all the way to our box. Then while I was trying to do mat work, she could hear the dog on the other side of the barrier so she started reacting to...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 9:20 PM
punkchica321
Questions about housebreaking
Okay, so I have a few questions. When is a dog technically housebroken? Simba does not have an accident UNLESS we did not take him out when we know he needs to go. Which obviously never happens because we take him out when he paws at the door. Which brings me to my next question/concern. When he does...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 8:44 PM
georgie4682
I need some help with Finn :(
I got Finn at 4 months last May. He will be a year at the end of this month. He started in training classes in June/July. He took a basic class, an advanced/CGC class, and we are now in our second rally class. I absolutely love working with him. He is so much fun! I also took him to parks and for walks...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 3:12 PM
animalcraze
Change in dogs behavior (any input would help)
I work at a doggie daycare and boarding facility. We are still small and we have a good relationship with all our customers. We have a dog that has been coming to us for almost a year now. He is a lab mix, about 2 years old. He lives in a house with another female chocolate lab who also comes to daycare...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 3:08 PM
spiritdogs
Interesting Pit Bull Trainer
Here's a guy who went to San Francisco SPCA Dog Training Academy and works with Pitties in the NJ area. Just wondering whether you guys also know people who are positive but are working with some of the "bite list breeds" - I think it would be awesome to have a list to refer to for those...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Feb 25 2010 7:46 AM
DumDog
Shaker Cans?
whats the general idea on these? anyone use them? refuse to use them? i worry about making the dog frightened of noises but i also dont want to use a squirt gun to correct bad behaviors because then they will run and hide the moment i have to spray for fleas. just trying to think of creative ways to...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Feb 24 2010 11:33 AM
3girls
Training dog to work in drive
I keep reading this mentioned here. Yet, I'm not completely sure what is meant by this. Could someone explain what is meant and then also how you do it? I think its something completely different then say building toy drive or food drive.. but I'm really not sure. Clarifications please. Thanks...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Feb 23 2010 9:32 PM