Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
May 5th, 2012, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 988
I would like to do it with NO leashes and have,...
I would like to do it with NO leashes and have, but one dog can be hand shy and have been in situation before where there was a dumptruck coming and I could get other two to come but she wouldn't get...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
May 4th, 2012, 09:30 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 3,080
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
May 4th, 2012, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 988
Coyote Dog Encounters
I can't believe what happened on our walk tonight.
There is a quarry behind our house where we often bring our dogs for offleash walks. It is a pretty busy spot with machinery during the day,...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
February 28th, 2012, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
I dont' know how old your current dog is but I...
I dont' know how old your current dog is but I got two puppies at probably the worst time - when she was 9 months. I wouldnt' advise that. :)
As for initial introductions, I'd do it slowly. By...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
January 29th, 2012, 02:46 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 960
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Forum: Dog health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time!
January 14th, 2012, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 804
What is in Your Pet First Aid Kit?
As I have had dogs going on a couple of years I am slowly putting together an emergency kit for them. Usually as a direct consequence of an emergency happening.
They got into bees and were all...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
January 9th, 2012, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 722
Free Shaping
I've read about free shaping but hadn't really seriously tried it. I think I first read about it in "When Pigs Fly". So tonight, I brought one dog at a time into the training room and gave it a...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
January 1st, 2012, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 834
Control Unleashed Classes Experiences?
Does anyone have any experience with attending control unleashed classes?
My dogs have now learned to walk nicely on a leash and everything would be perfect except for their, and one in...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
January 1st, 2012, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,408
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Forum: Cat behavior forum - cat training
December 22nd, 2011, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,493
Bullying Cats
I have 3 cats. 2 males and a female tortie. She, Scully the tortie, used to be the top cat. She was the undisputed top cat. All the cats lived peacefully together, no fights for about 6 years.
A...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
December 13th, 2011, 07:41 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,087
Then there is the school of thought that...
Then there is the school of thought that dog/human relationships are more like parent/child relationships (if you are going with the "wolf pack" theory) - in that case it is ludicrous to think your...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
December 13th, 2011, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 931
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
December 12th, 2011, 07:27 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 931
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
December 12th, 2011, 05:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 931
Large Dog Jumping and Nipping
I say nipping, but really I was bruised through a sweatshirt and a winter jacket.
The back story:
She is not my dog but at the SPCA, so needs to curb this habit in order to stand any chance of...
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 10th, 2011, 01:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
Maybe the shelter staff take them out more, I...
Maybe the shelter staff take them out more, I haven't seen any shelter workers walking them when I'm there. The ones I saw were cleaning kennels, probably a full time job.
They do not allow...
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 10th, 2011, 11:31 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 9th, 2011, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
I've only been there a week, so far since the...
I've only been there a week, so far since the orientation session, staff pretty much ignores me.
I go in, wash my hands, sign in, look at the list of dogs that haven't been walked yet this week,...
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 8th, 2011, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
So back to my original question, should I...
So back to my original question, should I concentrate on creating a bond with a few of the animals instead of just walking who hasn't been out yet?
I will up the ante with the type of treats I'll...
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 7th, 2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
December 6th, 2011, 04:48 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 924
Volunteering at Local Rescue
I decided instead of going to the gym during my lunch hour, I will walk dogs at the local SPCA. Volunteer orientation was last night and today was my first day!
A couple of things surprised me.
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
December 4th, 2011, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 863
Dogs Policing the Cat Kingdom
For the most part, my dogs do not bother 2 of my cats. They are pretty laid back kitties so don't run and excite the dogs. Other cat, the tortie, is a little on the crazy side and spends most of her...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
November 22nd, 2011, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,949
Thanks! :)
In fact, I learned so much this...
Thanks! :)
In fact, I learned so much this summer that I am starting to volunteer with the dogs at the local SPCA. I figure if I can get my dogs to behave, I can teach a Lab to walk nicely.
I...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
November 21st, 2011, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,949
I haven't posted about les chiens in awhile.
...
I haven't posted about les chiens in awhile.
I just want people who have reactive dogs to know a) they are not alone and b) it can get better.
My "puppies" are now a year old and friends and...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
November 10th, 2011, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,592
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
October 29th, 2011, 03:53 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 564
I would suggest having him assessed by a good...
I would suggest having him assessed by a good trainer. If he is generally good with other dogs - is he good off leash? or with familiar dogs? then it could be a reactivity issue.
My dogs have been...
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