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- Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:12 pm
- Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
- Topic: Suddenly scared dog
- Replies: 16
- Views: 97671
Re: Suddenly scared dog
Just a quick question spooky...does someone patting/hugging or otherwise comforting you when you a frightened or scared increase or decrease your fear? If you are like me I think you will find that providing comfort does not reinforce being afraid. What will reinforce fear is if you show your own fe...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 12:12 pm
- Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
- Topic: Your Take On Neutering / Spaying and When
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4898
Re: Your Take On Neutering / Spaying and When
Shelters and rescues are usually required to Spay/neuter all animals before adopting...including puppies and kittens 12-14 weeks in age. If you are getting a dog from a rescue or shelter assume then it will be neutered. If purchasing from a breeder there is a whole other set of issues to consider: s...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:49 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: How to make a dog less miserable on the leash?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2126
Re: How to make a dog less miserable on the leash?
As you mentioned it looks like he is associating the leash with negative consequences. I would help your friends to ditch the head halter as that may also be triggering some of the discomfort. A body harness like the easy walk or sensation harness are very useful in teach dogs how to walk properly o...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:37 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Help with shy foster-to-adopt dog
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1463
Re: Help with shy foster-to-adopt dog
There is nothing wrong with having goals, as long as your frame them properly. Instead of focusing on where you want to be 6 months from now, focus on the tasks you want to accomplish. A great place to start are the individual test for AKC's Canine Good Citizen. Again these are all very basic steps,...
- Tue Jul 07, 2015 11:22 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Its been a while
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3379
Its been a while
Its been hectic for me with work and not working school and such that it finally feels good to get back to a normal routine....at least somewhat normal. Lets see now updates...oh yeah, My eldest dog Chloe passed last feb. She was the angelic therapy dog who worked with developmentally disabled adult...
- Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:54 am
- Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
- Topic: Barrier Frustration Photos
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2727
Barrier Frustration Photos
Apollo is a wonderful loving dog who gets along with every other dog as long as they are on the same side of the fence http://agiledogs.smugmug.com/Pets/Dog-Park-2014/i-xhrWGdt/0/X2/20140805Apollo0913-X2.jpg http://agiledogs.smugmug.com/Pets/Dog-Park-2014/i-MfSzbn7/0/X2/20140805Apollo0914-X2.jpg I t...
- Thu Jul 31, 2014 10:12 am
- Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
- Topic: The Pass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2855
Re: The Pass
I had to move the image and that broke the link.
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 7:57 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Fear issues, muzzle/halter advice
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4942
Re: Fear issues, muzzle/halter advice
In addition to the advice given by jacksdad and nettle I will only add that you also need to work hard to be your dog's protector and prevent other off lead dogs from approaching. This may mean yelling body blocking oncoming off-lead dogs in an effort to shoo them away. I have known people who carry...
- Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:36 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: No Wonder Dogs Get Banned
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3504
Re: No Wonder Dogs Get Banned
Don't forget the people that walk their dog up a mountain trail in 100F weather carrying no water for their dog. The dogs had to be carried down, suffered severe heat exhaustion and had burnt the pads on all 4 paws. This is atrail where you will often find forgotten bagged poos along the trail. Owne...
- Sun Jul 27, 2014 5:28 pm
- Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
- Topic: The Pass
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2855
The Pass
As some of you know I professionally photograph performance dog sports. After taking a few serious courses at a local college I thought I would try something a little different at a flyball tourny. I am going for a more fine art look and not that's my dog look (not that a photo cannot be both) http:...
- Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:19 pm
- Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
- Topic: Excessive licking??
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2415
Re: Excessive licking??
I would make sure she is getting enough water, but with it being hot we do become somewhat of a mobile salt lick for our dogs
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 6:07 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Dog training for the elderly?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2898
Re: Dog training for the elderly?
Patience is a real virtue. Often times just as our dogs may not understand the task we lay before them neither to their handlers whom we are advising. I suspect in most cases the information is coming too quickly for her to absorb and that perhaps a chance to slow down would be helpful and beneficia...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:21 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Consulting a professional
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4386
Re: Consulting a professional
Based on what you have described with this trainer. I know I would not stay in her classes. I see no value in staying with a trainer who does not share the same training philosophy. Certainly I would avoid walking through the heat of the day...its been real hot where I live. Leave it and Drop it are...
- Thu Jul 24, 2014 10:09 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Chief bit me!!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 13506
Re: Chief bit me!!
I'm not a big fan of gentle leaders as well as the three dogs I have tried one with were more leash aggressive towards other dogs with it than without it. I used a sensi-harness and for all 3 dogs they walk well with it on. Without the harness only 2 of my 3 walk nicely. Apollo sounds a lot like Jas...
- Wed Jul 23, 2014 10:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can your dog do this?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2280
Can your dog do this?
I'm sure its been posted before but I just saw this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAK0J8Uhzk
Driving dogs from New Zealand. Good thing minis come in automatic.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWAK0J8Uhzk
Driving dogs from New Zealand. Good thing minis come in automatic.