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by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177459

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I watched the episode in its entirety a while back. I remember the segment on the DAs but if I recall correctly there was no mention on how the dogs were trained. It is true, you have to train the dog in front of you and work with its inbred traits. That is why when people come on this board asking ...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Seminar - "Introduction to BAT for Dog Reactivity"
Replies: 32
Views: 9853

Re: Seminar - "Introduction to BAT for Dog Reactivity"

I use it for random scary things on walks, too, like those big blow-up Halloween yard decorations. My dog HATES those blow up things on yards and there are houses in our neighborhood who have one for EVERY holiday! :evil: Well he will at most do a stop-stare and then look away from it these days. I...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:24 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177459

Re: Presa Canario Episode

The word dominance has a lot of baggage to be sure. But if we stay with the door rusher for example and remove the word dominance from the equation and instead stick with the idea that the dog needs to be taught manners and self-control rather than to be taught its place, then the situation becomes ...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:20 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Problems Seemingly Impossible To Solve
Replies: 24
Views: 10148

Re: Problems Seemingly Impossible To Solve

Don't make him sit and watch if he's already too stressed to take food. If you're going to buy Fat Dog Slim then I would also suggest "Scaredy Dog" by Ali Brown, which will help you with the reactivity. However, if Omar is already eating junk, there is a section in the book regarding diet ...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 9:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is a good breed for an apartment?
Replies: 14
Views: 6814

Re: What is a good breed for an apartment?

OP mentioned their busy lifestyle in the second post. Sorry for not clarifying. But yes, you're right about being left and exercise being a factor regardless of breed.
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Raw Food Diet
Replies: 569
Views: 319510

Re: Raw Food Diet

We have fed Murphy raw or homecooked since Tuesday night and so far he's had a couple of soft/runny poops, one night he didn't poop altogether, and finally the last two poops have been firm and tiny (like it came from a chi or something! :lol: ) Out of 7 meals so far he had two meals of his old kibb...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:36 am
Forum: Victoria's Episode Chats
Topic: Presa Canario Episode
Replies: 79
Views: 177459

Re: Presa Canario Episode

I can't believe we're back here with the idea that dogs who rush doorways are dominant. Dogs who rush doorways are RUDE and haven't been taught manners.
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:33 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Dog Scootering a journey
Replies: 112
Views: 77067

Re: Dog Scootering a journey

For some reason, Sky has always had a tendancy to want to take off at a run when crossing streets after waiting, or sitting and waiting nicely for traffic to clear. She had been doing better the last couple of times out with the scooter, but today she took off at full speed when I told her to go. I...
by Noobs
Sat Apr 30, 2011 7:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is a good breed for an apartment?
Replies: 14
Views: 6814

Re: What is a good breed for an apartment?

Here are some breeds I have personally considered for an apartment, Corgis (as you mentioned), Grayhounds (previously mentioned too), Whippets, French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Clumber Spaniels, King Charles Spaniels, Pugs, Bichon Frises, and Boston Terriers. I would research breeds and look into...
by Noobs
Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:32 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Question about guests to house...again!
Replies: 5
Views: 2055

Re: Question about guests to house...again!

It might be the moving around that is stressing him out. When your parents are inside and seated, have you tried this: Have Dylan on leash or behind a baby gate or in crate (however you want to confine him during this practice), then one person at a time stands up and moves around slowly...while you...
by Noobs
Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is a good breed for an apartment?
Replies: 14
Views: 6814

Re: What is a good breed for an apartment?

Oh I knew you meant that some collies were barkers, but since you were on the subject of greyhounds and also barkers, I thought I'd add to the OP that greyhounds aren't barkers. :)
by Noobs
Fri Apr 29, 2011 3:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is a good breed for an apartment?
Replies: 14
Views: 6814

Re: What is a good breed for an apartment?

Oh, TPW speaking of barkers...greyhounds are not. :)
by Noobs
Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What is a good breed for an apartment?
Replies: 14
Views: 6814

Re: What is a good breed for an apartment?

When you say "busy" do you mean that you and your husband will be out of the home and will leave the dog a lot, or do you mean you're always out and about and want a dog you can bring along? The dogs you mention also need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. As far as dogs that have n...
by Noobs
Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:20 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Are dogs omnivores or carnivores?
Replies: 25
Views: 10023

Re: Are dogs omnivores or carnivores?

I haven't read the article but to comment on the human aspect, there has been a small movement of folks who are out to prove that a plant-based diet is best for humans (prevents diseases like diabetes, even cancer). While I haven't the discipline to do this, I do attempt to "veganize" my m...