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JackieG
Brilliant recall
Below is a link to an online course by Susan Garrett. You can sign up to be notified of the next class. A good recall can save your dog's life and make life with your dog much more pleasant. I signed up and can't wait for notification. http://www.brilliantrecalls.com/standby_pages/6380
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, May 21 2014 8:03 AM
joyfulnoise
Potty Training?
I have a question, I have been researching the best way to potty train a puppy and I am finding two different sides and one was wondering what your thoughts were. I have read that with crate training, they stay in for a hour and then out potty and then play time for 15-20 mins (depending on the age)...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, May 19 2014 5:48 AM
EmmaRose
Not sure what to do with my dominant aggressive dog.
My year old red heeler mix tried to attack me tonight when I attempted to remove something from him. I've seen signs of dominant aggression, which was my vet's diagnosis, in him for a while, often unprovoked, but this was by far the worst. My mom saw and got scared. We had already talked about...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, May 16 2014 7:49 AM
JackieG
Do you crate train your dog?
I've always taught my dogs to be comfortable in their crates. It makes life so much easier, especially with house training a pup or a dog new to your home. I know it's not as common is some countries as it is in the US and I was told the other day it's against the law in some countries. Of...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, May 4 2014 4:10 AM
jbrayshaw
Need this community's help... Chihuahua versus daughter
This is probably dog ownership 101 but my local shopkeeper is having issues with her daughter and her chihuaha. Basically, I'd like to help her with some pointers on how best to train the dog. Situation is this: the daughter (who's a teenager) is prone to histrionics with her mom. Every time...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, May 1 2014 7:12 PM
Janet Maddox Goree
She only goes in her crate
have 9 dogs, all rescues and am actually a trainer but I have a one year old pug that I just rescued in December. She was basically locked in a bathroom then in a crate for days on end so she thinks that is where she is supposed to go. I have a big race car bed the othere dogs lay on during the day but...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 28 2014 7:10 PM
Mustos
The steps to train German shepherd puppy training
German Shepherd puppy Training is very easy if you know how. For example , "before - come" teach your German shepherd dog to sit and face. To teach your dog to keep your game lead when teaching . First company of "before" and then walk back number . beside, do not move the...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 16 2014 2:49 AM
admin
House Training, Crates, & Puppies Archive
Click the link below to locate the posts from the previous forum: [link http://forum.dog.com/discus/messages/47/750.html]http://forum.dog.com/discus/messages/47/750.html[/link]
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 14 2014 7:14 PM
Bulldog and Friends
Save a Dog, Save a Veteran Save a Dog, Save a Child
Bulldog and Friends Rescue Center is a non-profit organization that has just launched 2 new programs. These programs will be providing Medical Alert Dogs and mobility dogs to veterans and children under the age of 15 a service dog free of charge. As of last year 22 veterans took their life per day. Here...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 14 2014 9:12 AM
RockMaterial
Program vs. Owner Trained PSDs
I need a service dog, I am considered disabled and my other treatments aren't working. I've been researching PSDs for years, and I'm a bit baffled by the responses I keep getting. While I've had loads of experience having dogs, my family has never focused on traditional training. Our...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Apr 12 2014 10:42 PM
Jessica Kresta
Please help. What am I doing wrong?!?
We rescued Lainey 7 months ago. She is a younger lab/beagle mix about 36 lbs. Lainey has severe anxiety. We've been to numerous vets, one that specifies in Chinese herbal medicine as well as regular medicine. We've tried thunder jackets, plugins, drops, medicine, you name it we've tried it...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 9 2014 9:39 AM
jenalyce
NEED ADVICE ASAP PLEASE!
Okay so here is the issue i have right now an akita(male) named shogun just about 2 years old recently neutered (had him since puppyhood purchased from reputable breeder) , toy sheltie female sansa 2.5 spayed , rescue male pomerian/american eskimo mix?named grimm 4 years old neutered and another rescue...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 9 2014 7:43 AM
MogzyGarf
Alpha Male Showdown!
Haha, just thought I'd share this one cause it does make me laugh. Past few days Jax has just been one stubborn little sod, pulling on his walk, scratching paint off doors, jumping on the furniture etc Basically everything we've been training him NOT to do. Last night my other half had had enough...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/2/2014 4:08:59 AM
JesDaMom
Prolonged Kennel Rearing
Tonight I read through the first chapter of "Genetics and the Social Behavior of the Dog" (John Paul Scott & John L. Fuller). The book's premises sparked my interested but something in particular stood out to me like bright red lights. "Later observations on puppies raised in...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 31 2014 5:58 PM
JesDaMom
We Passed!
Took the AKC's Canine Good Citizen Test: passed with flying colors!! We then took a 2 hour Therapy Dog test: perfect score, born to do this! high remarks! I am over the moon and proud of Lillian and myself. She is amazing!! (That's me on the left and the CGC evaluator on the right)
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 31 2014 12:22 PM
Donna Hill
Learning Dog Language
There are finally more and more resources available to learn how to read dogs and they are available online. Good 2 way communication can prevent bites and improve your relationship with your dog. Here's a few: Facebook group : Observation Skills for Training Dogs Dog Ibox has two webinars on...
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LAST POST: ON: 3/30/2014 11:32:31 PM
JesDaMom
Recommended Books. Have you read them?
I've made such wonderful connections with people involved with dogs whether through handling, breeding, training, working, etc. Working with our girl really has given me such a wonderful hobby outside of my house and children. I really look forward to our first volunteer day doing therapy work. I...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 28 2014 7:33 PM
MogzyGarf
House training Issues - my 6 month old puppy doesn't seem to remember...
He has two walks a day, frequent trips outside to the garden, but the second we put him out he goes to say hello to the rabbits in the hutch or whines and barks at the door (perfect at 6,30am, just what the neighbours want). He shows no inclination to want to be out there alone or to go to the toilet...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Mar 28 2014 4:32 AM
Mydogs
Leashes and Collars
We have a 5 month old pup(Freida). I need to get her a collar to start teaching her to walk without pulling. Do I want to use a choker collar? (I have read that they are not the best in terms of possible damage to the puppy) I was thinking of the type of leash that Cesar M uses, collar and leash in one...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 27 2014 8:56 AM
Mica12
Dog gets way too excited during playing
I know dogs get excited to play but this is on its own level. When i play with him like just running around no problems but the toy seems to trigger something. It used to only happen outside now it's inside. Basically what happens the minute i pick up a toy or accidentally pick up a stick outside...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 27 2014 8:49 AM