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tdlabrie
Correction Technique??
Posted to: Training & Behavior
I'm confused about what correction technique to use, and when. There's the "dominance ritual" (aka Alpha roll), the "neck nip" (with a C-shaped hand), the "chtt" sound, and the "look", and probably others. Sorry if I'm being vague here, I don't...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 30 2007 5:59 AM
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 30 2007 5:12 AM
jenhuedepohl
A book CM fans may find interesting...
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Finished Jan Fennell's "The Dog Listener" and thought CM fans would appreciate her philosophy. Her mantra is "calm and quiet" and she empasizes a lot of NILIF techniques that she bases on wolf pack behavior. She doesn't use Cesar's more physical techniques and I wish she...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 30 2007 2:19 AM
redlegos
Baby Chi or Not?
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
Yesterday in the paper there was a Chi for sale for $175 ..I thought it was really strange since they are usually around $450 so I called and was asking the lady about him. He was a short haired Chocolate. So since I'd been wanting another Chihuahua for the longest time I decided to go look at him...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Apr 30 2007 1:24 AM
spiritdogs
Ethical Questions in Breed Rescue
Posted to: Training & Behavior
We have a few local shelters and rescues that routinely tell adopters that the dogs they are adopting are "Lab mixes", "Terrier mixes", or "Boxer mixes" to hide the dog's true breed mix - APBT. I am anti-BSL, and have sponsored anti-BSL measures in my state. I welcome...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 11:38 PM
Anthony Pontigary
A new friend's breed choice - ?
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
Dear friends, need Your advice badly. we 've got a 3 y. o. labrador and eager to get one more friend, not so friendly and loyal to strangers (we with my wife live far away from civilization and want to feel more safe so to say) . Our choice is an American Staffordshire Terrier . The question is are...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 11:37 PM
Erin
please help
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Shane, my 2 year old Chihuahua, woke me up this morning at 5 am, my feet were all wet...the threw up in the bed. I got up to change the sheets and now I'm up and he's still heaving. I took him out to go potty bc sometimes if he really has to go to the bathroom it'll upset his stomach and...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 11:18 PM
PomMommy
Please Answer: Question about Potato Protein?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
If Potato Protein is one of the ingridients, the canned food is safe? Right? And also Rice Flour?
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 10:38 PM
redlegos
Timberwolf Organics (Ordering)
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I'm trying to order some food off of Timberwolf Organic's site but everytime I get ready to checkout, it won't let me. It says my order must be at least $15 -- I wish someone could explain to me why I HAVE to spend at least $15? I just want to try a 4lb bag as a sampler to see if my dogs...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 10:37 PM
Mark
Another stupid owner spotting.
Posted to: News & Entertainment
This one right in front of my house. I live on a curve,and people travel 55-60 MPH.My house sits back well off the road and my driveway is long and wide. I was having a garage sale this weekend,and instead of pulling in,a woman pulls up on the side of the road and exits her car.As she starts walking...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 10:06 PM
Ashlyn Richardson
Cool info on dog breeds and dna testing
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
I found this artical today and thought it was pretty cool... What do you think.. good or bad? DNA test gives 'pedigree proof' By Pet Shed editor Nick Buchan 24 April 2007 BELTSVILLE, Maryland: Afraid your Beagle may be a Bulldog? Suspect your guard dog is more Golden Retriever than German...
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LAST POST: ON: 4/29/2007 11:03:19 PM
MissMandy
Well, I almost did it....
Posted to: News & Entertainment
So I had to go to the Navy base to get new decals for one of our cars today. As I was walking out of the Pass and ID office, this man walked by with one of the tiniest chihuahas I've ever seen. She came right over to me, and I bent down to pet her. The first thing I said to the man was "Oh my...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 8:19 PM
sierra2002
Help.. please.
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok, I do know that this doesn't belong here, but I need as much help as I can get. (Moderaters, feel free to move it if it's a problem) OK - here's the scenario: I know someone who has 2 kittens. They got them at approx 6-7 weeks from a farm (they're sisters). They're now about...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 7:50 PM
akane
Need help with Doggy Birthday Invite
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi all [ ] I'm doing an evite for my furbaby's 1st Birthday party and I'm having trouble trying to come up with cute things to say in it. For example, for Halloween parties people sometimes right, "It'll be a SPOOK-tacular night!" I need something like that in doggy lingo...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 7:35 PM
tamoo
I am so sad!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I made a dog bed for Beau because it would be cheaper to just sew one myself than to buy one (especially since I had a feeling he'd eat it) and I just finished it this weekend. It's huge - about 32" by 50" and it fits nicely in his crate and is piled high with soft and snuggly stuffing...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Apr 29 2007 7:33 PM