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Jewlieee
Corrections on a soft dog
Posted to: Training & Behavior
First, let me say that my use of corrections tends to be hands off, tone of voice, body language and so forth. I'm not opposed to other types of corrections on dogs that need them - and I know that some do.My dogs are pretty soft so positive training works for just about everything. However, there...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 2:54 PM
Mechanical Angel
Pics of Brownie and Cuddles!!!! Please look!!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Cuddles first taste of cinnamon applesauce-- "MMMMM, dis is yummy." Cuddles-- "Was dat?' Brownie's 1st taste of cinnamon applesauce-- "Hmmm, what iz dis funny smellin stuffz?' "Iz thinkz Iz should stick my tongz in and twy it." Sorry thats...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 2:26 PM
nocturne123
dog odor
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi all, I need fresh ideas on how to minimize the dog odor. The place where my 2 poms sleep smells way too doggy, and the intense smell returns shortly after a thorough cleaning. My friend told me the poms smell normal (yes, I asked her to sniff them). They are on Canidate right now (rotated between...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 2:18 PM
Titan W.
Hello from Nebraska
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hello! I have 2 dogs. I got my first dog about 2 months ago. A friend of mine got married and it turned out his wife was severly allergic to his dog so I took her in. She (Bella Blues- she has the prettiest blue eyes) was originally a pound puppy that was turned in along wiht her litter mates. She...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 2:08 PM
Anonymous
Anonymous
Laundry Detergent
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Just saw the commercial for the new green works detergent and that is the reason for the thread,plus Im bored. I already use the green works cleaning products and might try the detergent. What kind do you use and why? Do you use different detergent for washing pet bedding? I use Tide freebreeze for mine...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 2:05 PM
Mechanical Angel
We had another picture day!!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
"Nigh, Nigh." "Arent' I da cutest?" "Is that a wabbit?????" "Awww the things I have to put up with." "Me sleepy." "Huh?" (this is bailey) THE NON CANINES OF THE FAMILY "AHHHHHHH!!! Give me thy house back!!!!"...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 1:32 PM
ginnyaiken
Urinary Tract problems
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Hi. I'm new here, and have been reading the fantastic forum posts, really encouraged that someone might be able to help my little Cairn Terrier. She's a puppy mill rescue, 9 months old. We've had her since she was 5 months, so before that, her health history is a blank. When we got her, our...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 1:11 PM
rwbeagles
rwbeagles-Proud Momma brag
Posted to: News & Entertainment
so as some know Lily was doing swimming lessons this summer. She is finishing up her last set this week. She's been going every weekday for 30min sessions in a class of 3-4 kiddos. I am really, REALLY impressed with all she's managed to learn in what amounts to one month of time. She barely...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 12:40 PM
kpwlee
Should've been a surgeon - stuffie destruction 101
Posted to: News & Entertainment
LOL Bugsy destroys stuffies very quickly but always the same way - make a small incision at a point of weakness, remove stuffing via hole (laparoscopy), locate squeaker, remove squeaker via the hole. Chew off the top bit of the squeaker ensuring it never squeaks again, then continue to remove all stuffing...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 12:19 PM
oranges81
Restarting with Clicker training
Posted to: Training & Behavior
I started Clicker training with Maze a few months ago but had to stop because SOMEONE *cough DH cough* broke my clicker! Lol. But I have a few questions since I'm thinking about starting back up again. Maze caught on pretty quick that when the clicker came out, it was time to listen and get treats...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 12:08 PM
chelsea_b
Different recall cues meaning different things
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Just curious if anyone has had success with one recall cue meaning "come now no matter what you're doing" and another meaning something like "come here if you want, and you're not busy". I tend to whistle for Cherokee if I really need her, or if I'm calling her off of...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 10:42 AM
polarexpress
Firefighters remove stuck toilet seat from child's head
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I just had to post this..... Firefighters remove stuck toilet seat from child's head By Elizabeth Dinan edinan@seacoastonline.com August 06, 2008 1:02 PM PORTSMOUTH — Firefighters were called to a residential day care center Wednesday morning to remove a child-sized toilet...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 10:39 AM
iluvjamison
WOW - Just WOW !!!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Talk about pampering your dog . . . . check out tab # 13. http://www.newsweek.com/id/149280?GT1=43001 Deb W.
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 8:38 AM
Liv
Funny post from another forum
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I don't know if this has been posted on here or not. I got this form my pregnancy board and I thought you all might get a good laugh from it This is why women should not take men shopping against their will. After I retired, my wife insisted that I accompany her on her trips to Wal-Mart. Unfortunately...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 8:26 AM
Mechanical Angel
Barking at People Walking By
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Our dogs always bark at people walking by the house. Brownie starts it then Cuddles and Possum join in. Cuddles and Possum will stop once I make Brownie be quiet so how do I keep Brownie quiet???? Please help!!!
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Aug 7 2008 8:09 AM