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by Noobs
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: What's your opinion on "Tug" games?
Replies: 15
Views: 7663

What's your opinion on "Tug" games?

I have read differing opinion on tug games. One will say tug is healthy for the dog and that the dog should win every time. Another says don't play tug with your dog, and if you do, never let the dog win because the dog will see himself as dominant over you. So what do the trainers/behaviorists on t...
by Noobs
Fri Jun 20, 2008 1:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My dog got into a fight yesterday - please advise.
Replies: 9
Views: 8270

Thank you, that is very helpful. Unfortunately no one had coats as it is June after all :wink: but body-blocking will be better for next time. And I will DEFINITELY remember not to put him in a down and just take him away on the leash instead. It actually wasn't just noise and spit - I found two sma...
by Noobs
Fri Jun 20, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My dog got into a fight yesterday - please advise.
Replies: 9
Views: 8270

Yes, I concede that I should have watched that play out and moved in faster to prevent Murphy from trying to take the tennis ball when the Spaniel was already possessive. But you know when things happen really fast, you do what you can. I just wanted to know if anyone thinks it's a bad idea to bring...
by Noobs
Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My dog got into a fight yesterday - please advise.
Replies: 9
Views: 8270

My dog got into a fight yesterday - please advise.

Please bear with me as this may be lengthy. Yesterday I took my Murphy to the dog park, where he visits 2-3 times per week for the past 5 weeks, and has regular playmates. Toward the end of our visit, a Spaniel (possible mix) was playing with a tennis ball. This Spaniel had growled at dogs for tryin...
by Noobs
Fri May 30, 2008 10:34 am
Forum: Dog Training Articles
Topic: Loose Lead walking
Replies: 202
Views: 240433

Here's a new one... So I'm trying to train Murphy to walk with a loose leash. A little background: I have him sit every time I stop walking, mostly before crossing the street at the corner of the sidewalk, but sometimes in the middle of the block to keep him on his toes. Most of the time I have to s...
by Noobs
Mon May 26, 2008 5:57 pm
Forum: The TV Show
Topic: show with the husky and the girlfriend who couldn't control
Replies: 6
Views: 5407

Have you tried any of the techniques Victoria taught the girlfriend in the episode? (Feeding him after she's eaten, etc.)

Good luck, please give us updates!
by Noobs
Mon May 26, 2008 3:26 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
Topic: Lets See Them....... pictures of your dogs.
Replies: 300
Views: 159729

emma-louise: I use webshots.com - you can upload your pics and they will provide you with the code you need (just copy and paste) to post on forums, your journal, to send by email, etc. Super-easy to use and free!
by Noobs
Mon May 26, 2008 3:24 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
Topic: Lets See Them....... pictures of your dogs.
Replies: 300
Views: 159729

Here's Murphy right after we brought him home from the shelter: http://inlinethumb40.webshots.com/40999/2347786520100182727S425x425Q85.jpg The face that gets him out of trouble (he wishes!): http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/24570/2501669010100182727S425x425Q85.jpg He sleeps like a gentleman: http:/...
by Noobs
Mon May 26, 2008 3:13 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: So....Who's Who? - Introduce Yourself Here
Replies: 172
Views: 164650

First post! My name is Karen, I live in Queens, New York, with my partner Lauren and our 9 1/2 month old black lab mix, Murphy. We adopted Murphy about 6 weeks ago from North Shore Animal League. We'd decided nearly a year ago that we were ready to adopt a dog, so we did tons of research on breeds t...