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MalOwner
Sleeping in a crate
This isn't really a problem, it's more of a question... when we got Hugo @ 8 weeks, we started crate-training him, and he slept in his crate every night. He is now almost 10 months and we recently decided to try and transition him to a bed... so we bought him a nice, big round bed (he seemed...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 9 2009 1:26 PM
Daffodil_Lament
My dog has a growling/Barking Problem
Now....I know that isn't new news for pets, BUT...this is kinda of different.... She doesn't just growl at people when we are walking, or other dogs. And she doesnt just bark when someones at the door, its much less normal then that. We will be walking, and she will growl at a garbage can...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 6 2009 11:20 PM
spiritdogs
E-Fences - Benign Containment??? Not
We've had multiple discussions on the use of remote collars as training aids, but not that many on the use of electronic collars with containment systems, so-called "underground fences." This is a thread where we can discuss the benefits (even though I don't see any) and the drawbacks...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 6 2009 2:25 PM
spiritdogs
Newest Book in My Library
Just ordered Pam Dennison's new book, "Civilizing the City Dog" written for owners of aggressive dogs who live in urban environments and don't always have the room for other techniques. So far, the reviews are good - I'll let you know. But, I thought I'd post where you can get...
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LAST POST: ON: 12/6/2009 9:07:34 AM
Liesje
Drives vs. Rewards; Working IN Drive vs. Training...
I'm starting a new thread since the other one kinda got off topic and I like this topic. It's not every last post but hopefully enough to keep the discussion going... poodleOwned I think the principal of using and channeling drive rather than suppresion is pretty scarey for many people. My youngest...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 4 2009 6:15 AM
LisaKay
My dog eats poop - HELP
Annie, a dog I rescued, eats her own poop and my other dog's. It's really gross and we weren't told about it when we agreed to take her and then the previous owner moved into a new place where she can't have dogs. The previous owner was sick and couldn't take care of the dog and her...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 3 2009 2:15 PM
Roi
Travel with your dog
When it comes to traveling with your dog, planning can mean the difference between a memorable trip and a nightmare vacation that you’ll never forget. Before you board that train, plane, or automobile, Mystic-Sea want to share with you a things to consider (this tips weren't been written by us)....
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 3 2009 10:54 AM
newmum
Settling in
I just adopted Gracie from an animal shelter 9 days ago. When we are in the house she lies in one corner of the livingroom and rarely ventures away from it. At first she wouldn't even lay on the blanket I put down for her, she'd even go so far as to push it out of the way so she could lay on...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 3 2009 8:45 AM
spiritdogs
Clicker Boundary Training
Spotted this link and thought I'd post for anyone who wants to try it. http://www.clickertraining.com/node/2409
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 2 2009 4:11 PM
Liesje
Here's a fun one...
...compulsion. When I posted my vid in the other thread I got to thinking about all the different methods of training that went into those few minutes. One of the behaviors in the video was trained with compulsion. Not compulsion as in giving a correction, but as in negative reinforcement - the dog learned...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 1 2009 8:06 PM
gg4000
Other dog aggression
How can I ease Nico when other dogs come by?
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 1 2009 3:12 PM
Itchypuppy
Re-training after major surgery
Ok, I need some major help. Here's a little background. I work in a adoptoin center and I got my shiba from a puppy mill that was being shut down (the guy ended up in jail and lost his land YAY!!!). He was a puppy when I got him. We've been fighting allergies since he was about 8 months old,...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Nov 29 2009 10:24 AM
spiritdogs
Spinoff: Is Dominance Really So Bad?
So as not to hijack the other thread, I thought it would be interesting, instead of us all continuing just to give our own perspectives on the topic, to attempt to find some opinions on the dominance question from noted trainers, behaviorists, or wolf biologists, etc. for discussion. I found one from...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Nov 28 2009 1:21 PM
dyan
Suggestions for Gibby and a baby PLEASE
Okay...so I need suggestions in a hurry..hope you guys can help. I have a new Grandbaby....he was born in May. He has been here only twice, once when my son Mike brought him over when his wife went to get her hair done and needed him to watch the baby...so he brought him over. The other was when I...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 27 2009 8:47 PM
daisyprincess
Any suggestions on how to keep Lucky
away from the bird?? My brother gave me a cockatiel and Lucky if she got the chance to get the bird she would which already happened which was my fault but the bird wasn't harmed I didn't close my door all the way when I went and picked the bird up from the cage outside to the cage inside and...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Nov 27 2009 10:38 AM
corvus
Interesting video
I was trying to explain to huski how I was attempting to teach Erik some self control and in the end videoed it. Well, at some point Erik hurt his mouth and there was a little blood. Erik was oblivious, but Kivi definitely noticed. It's only 13 seconds long, but I think it's really interesting...
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LAST POST: ON: 11/26/2009 2:15:02 AM
corvus
Is dominance really so bad?
Dominance is often seen as the big bad wolf of dog behaviour. I've been wondering lately if it's really so bad, though. It seems to me that a lot of people will disallow behaviour solely because they think it is dominant without ever considering why it's dominant or whether it impacts on...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 25 2009 5:00 PM
Jewlieee
Cute trick to train: hide under a blanket
As well as others...adorable dog in this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8RX7iqelko I'm going to have to work on this!
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Nov 25 2009 8:01 AM
Fenris
Still messing her kennel
My 11-month bullmastiff is reliable in the house but still makes a mess in her kennel. She's confined during the day to her 3-by-8 foot kennel with a safe house at one end. This is in the garage, not outside. She pees and poos just about every time she's in there, whether it's one hour or...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Nov 24 2009 12:54 PM
John Trainor
Dog Training
Hello everyone my name is John Trainor I am Animal College Certified Dog Trainer. *content removed - advertising*
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LAST POST: ON: 11/24/2009 12:49:04 PM