May
28
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JennyJo wrote: When she first meets a dog she automatically tries to establish dominance. If the other dog is submissive, things are fine, but at times she just doesn’t get along with others–especially if it’s an adult dog. Is there a way that I can be the dominant one and keep her from doing this with other dogs or do I just need to let the dogs work it out.
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May
25
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Dogjudge wrote: There is a constant flood on this site from people who talk about hitting their dog as a training method. Alpha rolls, shaking the dog by the scruff, hanging a dog with a choke collar, etc.
You have to be leader of the pack! You have to let the dog know who’s boss. You’ve seen how other dogs discipline other dogs.
I want the people who train dogs to chime in and give people some of the consequences of that type of training!
As an aside, I’ve taught obedience for 30+ years and I’m judge for the AKC and ASCA.
I was given the opportunity to do graduate work with L. David Mech who wrote the original book about wolf behavior.
Dogs are domesticated animals. Wolves are not. Wolves live in packs. Our pets do not view our households as packs, there are TOTALLY different dynamics going on in households versus packs.
The ONLY time I’ve used physical means with a dog is to stop a dog fight situation, or in a situation where a dog went after a human.
Some breeds have extremely high pain tolerances. To use physical pain means to try to train these dogs is beyond crazy.
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May
19
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misha515 wrote: I have a 2 year old dog and she is fully house trained. She has never gone in her crate or in the house by accident. But if my friends dog is in our house, or we go over my brother’s house for a holiday, she’ll pee on the rug. Does anyone else have this problem? I guess she’s jealous or something. I yell at her but every once in awhile she’ll do it. How can I get her to stop? I’m not going to tell my friend to leave her dog home, and I can’t give her 100% attention at a party.
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May
18
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footyango69 wrote: I want to get a dog but it will be home alone from abut 8 till about 3.30 5 days a week. I have a lot of time for the dog on weekends and holidays. I have a high energy level so if the dog has a high energy level that wont be a problem when im home. And also i would like it if the dog liked being outside.
Any suggestions?
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May
17
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ArmyMpsWife wrote: I have a pit bull, and im not sure if its just the breed or my dog, he doesnt get fed people food. Ive tried a few dog food brands (pedigree dry and wet food and science diet) and he farts SO much. Hes an indoor dog so the farting is an issue when i have guests over for dinner. Anyone have any suggestions?
He and my husband are the loves of my life. Hes our baby and keeps me from feeling lonely while my husband is in Iraq. Money isnt an issue. I just dont want him not feeling well. Im sure hes not very comfortable feeling gassy all the time
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May
15
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Agent S wrote: My friend has a dog who growls even if someone tries to shake his hand. But the dog grew up in a house with other people too. Is there a certain way he brought up the dog that made him this way or is it just a natural trait in certain dogs?
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May
12
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aquitaine2004 wrote: I want to adopt a dog but I’m not sure which kind would be best to get…I live in an apartment so I would want a relatively small dog and I work full time so the dog/dogs would be left at home for eight hours at a time for possibly three times a week.
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May
2
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BKHB wrote: My dog is a little bit fearful and excitable. When we visit the dog park, she seems to have some fun (plays and runs with some dogs), but she also seems a little bit nervous and unsure around other dogs. She always shakes it off (like when she’s wet) after we exit the gates to leave. Should I keep taking her and hope she overcomes her shyness, or am I doing more harm than good?
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