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punkchica321
How to stop seperation anxiety before it starts?
Hey guys, sorry I know I keep posting different questions but I'm new to really taking care of a dog. Simba is a family dog, but I'm trying my hand at being pack leader for the future when I get my own place. Anyway, I want to know how to prevent separation anxiety in him before it starts. Today...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 17 2009 10:18 PM
punkchica321
Two questions
Hey guys, I feel like such a nusiance now with all of the questions I'm asking, but ya'll are so good at helping me out! Okay, so Simba, my 10 week old puppy has been using his crate since day 1. My question is, am I keeping him in it for too long? He sleeps in there for a good 5 hours at night...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 17 2009 10:03 PM
Chuffy
Poll? Pee pads, yes or no?
Do you use pee pads? Wait, let me re-phrase that: Does your dog use pee pads? Are you happy with that? Is it a short term or long term measure? Ever had a bad/good training experience with them? Know anyone else who has?
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 17 2009 11:43 AM
spiritdogs
UK Groups Unite in Support for Non-Aversive Training
Apparently, these groups are on the same page as AVSAB. http://www.dogwelfarecampaign.org/
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LAST POST: ON: 12/17/2009 10:52:59 AM
RubyandStewiesmom
Food aggression around other dogs, but not humans.
Hi Everyone! I was wondering if anyone could tell me if they have personal experience/success stories with a dog with food aggression around other dogs...but not humans. My brother owns a male mutt...2.5 years old, and a very very sweet dog. He is a cuddler, snuggler, and all around good guy...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 17 2009 4:50 AM
laciebaby
very sad lady! change of behaviour need help!
hi i am having a bit of a confusing time i will go through the whole story so i can describe all symptoms! my dog lacie has changed and i don't know why she seems very sad when she is home and just lies in her bed all of the time sometimes whinning sometimes shaking and has to have her favourite...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 17 2009 4:40 AM
spiritdogs
New Book on Separation Anxiety
In case anyone is interested... http://www.behavetech.com/sdd.html
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 16 2009 7:58 PM
BlackLabbie
Patty has a humping problem...
OK, my little sweet girly girl Patty has a humping issue... . She's very social with people and dogs. Loves to play and interact with other dogs, but, once she starts playing with a dog, particularly a very small dog she ends up humping it! Male or female,doesn't matter. If the dog snarks at...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 8:36 PM
thetruejuliet22
When to start crate training and stop free feeding
I have a 2 pound 8 week old pom, and I'm currently free feeding in hopes of avoiding hypoglycemia. I have also been working on crate training during the day by randomly crating him and teaching him that the crate's ok to be held in. And he is fed in his crate with the door open so he knows that's...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 4:50 PM
spiritdogs
So, if it really is the training and not the shock...
So, if it really is all in the training, and not all about the "shock" ...wouldn't this be a legitimate alternative to e-fence? http://www.cooldogtoys.com/virtualfence.php
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 1:10 PM
Liesje
Titles....
Do titles mean that your methods are superior to the methods used by those whose dogs don't have titles?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 15 2009 9:08 AM
punkchica321
Mouthing Puppy
Hopefully this is the right place to put this.... Anyway! Hey guys! So I'm new to the whole young puppy scene, as my first dog was three when I was born, my second was 10 months and had his adult teeth. However, this past weekend my family and I adopted a beautiful boxer mix named Simba. He's...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 14 2009 9:08 PM
EugeneT
Bush chewer
Hi all. Here is the problem - My dog chews up and destroys my plants. Anything that does not have thorns, scales or "weapons" of some kind is a suspect to being destroyed. He does not eat them at all but only chews branches off and leaves them lying right there, usually does not even take it...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 14 2009 2:25 PM
Abbeyroad86
Is is true some dogs are just so loyal if they fear their master is...
First of all I don't believe in guard dogs, I believe in security systems. Dogs are pets and important members of the family and that its our job to protect them i ask because that seems to be the case with our Terrier mix. She is a good dog. The sweetest dog ever really. But 2 times now she...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 14 2009 9:56 AM
Amberld
Puppy!
NEWS! As everyone knows, I still live at home, etc. However, I talked my Dad into letting me get a Blue Merle female Collie. However there is some things that factor into it- It will be approx. 1 year before I get the puppy. I am curious if it will be difficult splitting time between Zeke and a new puppy...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 13 2009 4:53 PM
spiritdogs
Only the Second Lesson
Those of you who are familiar with Kikopup's dog training channel on Youtube will recognize Emily's dog Splash - this is only his second lesson at doing weave poles in reverse. I like her sense of humor - imagine doing a whole course backwards lol??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kyowQzcEgY&feature...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 12 2009 12:18 PM
adoghowls
poor eyesight
my rescue sharpei is only 3 but her eyesight is failing. she can only see shadows one side and blurry with her good eye. had her 6 months but she still doesn't feel comfortable in backyard even on leash, gets stressed, starts to pull & whine to return. any suggestions please?
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 12 2009 12:10 AM
Liesje
Help with this video
This is Nikon and Ana this afternoon. I'm not really a puppy person so I'm not sure about this behavior (Ana is almost 10 weeks and Nikon is almost 16 months). It should be said that Nikon is VERY vocal. He sounds terrible but believe me, he growls like this even if he's just playing with...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 12 2009 12:02 AM
Boo's Dad
Puppy pees on pads, poops on floor
Our new 8 week old Cairn Terrier quickly learned to use pads for peeing but does not use them for pooping. He has gone at least a half dozen different places, and only one or two times on a pad (followed of course by copious praise). The spot is cleaned with an enzymatic cleaner, but how can we get him...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 11 2009 4:57 PM
pimpinella
Survey about thunderstorm phobia
Hello, I'm carrying out a survey about dog's thunderstorm phobia (breed, sex, temperament predisposition) and I need the collaboration of many dog owners as possible. I prepared a questionnaire that you can fill for your actual and past dogs (even if they are not afraid of thunderstorm!!!). The...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 11 2009 1:17 AM