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Dog Behavior Training

Do you have an unruly dog? Do you want to train your dog yourself? Discuss your reservations and/or concerns. OR have you had success in training your dog? Why not share with others what you found works and what doesn't.

Yummy treats? Right now I'm using little hotdog pieces but I would like to find a treat that's just as yummy but...
by kacla – Mar 19, 2008	8 replies	last post by Tarnador May 16, 2008
Aggressive boxer I have 3 boxers, a 6 yr old female, 4 yr old female (the older one pup) and a 3 yr old male...
by triedesel – May 12, 2008	1 replies	last post by Tarnador May 16, 2008
Yuk O.K I have to challenges with My two brothers. I have two Golden doodles. Both are very responsive...
by ssyates – Apr 29, 2008	5 replies	last post by Tarnador May 16, 2008
How long to give treats for every command My 10 week old beagle, Buster, is learning his basic commands like "down" and "come". He knows...
by Tracey – May 6, 2008	2 replies	last post by Tarnador May 16, 2008
dog in the middle Hi there, I have a general question. My dog can be a little tough, and has had a few mild fights...
by Annie – Apr 3, 2008	4 replies	last post by taniajennifer May 15, 2008
Chasing birds Hi, I have a 10 month terrier mix- a rescue adoption from 2 months ago. He's a great dog, very...
by Uncle-Dave – Apr 24, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Apr 30, 2008
Barker My dog Buster is a very social amimal with people aswell as other dogs. He is extreamly playfull...
by Sam-dear – Apr 15, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Apr 30, 2008
Question About Gentle Leader Hi, I'm new to the group and to 'Sit, Stay, Fetch'. I have a 10 month old male Shih Tzu who...
by mbiggs – Apr 21, 2008	6 replies	last post by ssyates Apr 29, 2008
dog always goes to toilet during walk We take our dog - a small 6kg maltese cross - for a fifteen to twenty minute walk every day and...
by lopsl – Mar 19, 2008	2 replies	last post by lopsl Apr 14, 2008
jumping at the door My dog lets us know she wants in by jumping at the back door and scratching at the handle. She...
by 1whisper – Mar 7, 2008	2 replies	last post by Chipper Apr 11, 2008
puppy schedule training In the sitstayfetch book in DOG 203 section O, it seems to indicate that they include a schedule...
by kacla – Apr 6, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Apr 10, 2008
Sleeping Arrangements Hello, Wondered if anyone has advice about dogs on the bed. I know the conventional wisdom says...
by qkwyler – Apr 3, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Apr 6, 2008
Social Misfit I rescued my dog from one of the local rescue places. Vet thinks he's mostly Norfolk terrier...
by belzoniboy – Mar 31, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Apr 3, 2008
German Shepherd Posture The GSD is caracterized by his posture on stand up, the head and neck on the on-guard, one of his...
by elmariachino – Mar 24, 2008	2 replies	last post by elmariachino Mar 26, 2008
chewing issues hi everyone, I have 3 dachshunds and my new (now 7 mo old) female has chewed everything in my...
by barbwhite1187 – Mar 13, 2008	1 replies	last post by Blue Mar 15, 2008
Recall - Still a mystery! I wrote in mid December about the recall problem with my Golden Retriever, Keesa. I have followed...
by wheelingtony – Feb 23, 2008	4 replies	last post by wheelingtony Mar 14, 2008
Potty training My puppy is 7 mos old and is still being house trained. Last night she got up twice (usu. a sign...
by brynag2003 – Feb 28, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Mar 9, 2008
Puppy eating schedule My puppy is 7 mos old and is not a morning eater. Should I feed her at mid-day or just wait till...
by brynag2003 – Feb 28, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Mar 9, 2008
More than one rest area? My puppy is 7 mos old and so far has two different "rest areas." One is in the bedroom where she...
by brynag2003 – Feb 28, 2008	2 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Mar 1, 2008
Fear Aggression My dog Sam is a lovely sweet longhaired dachshund who is now 2 years old. He is one of 2 dogs, we...
by Maureenr – Oct 11, 2007	2 replies	last post by Blue Feb 27, 2008
help needed with giant breed 'Aplha' issues Hi there I own a whopping 11.5 stone male harlequin great dane x mastiff whom i rescued at 8...
by imstomped – Feb 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by Blue Feb 27, 2008
Aggressive/protective 2 year GSD Hi there My parents (in their 60's) have a 2 year old GSD. He is a marvellous animal in many...
by C-Goakes – Feb 22, 2008	1 replies	last post by Blue Feb 27, 2008
Two dogs and a door I have 2 dogs and when i arrive home they start to bark and jump up at the front door. Actually one...
by Pippaemma – Feb 22, 2008	1 replies	last post by Blue Feb 27, 2008
Two Akitas Hi. I have a 2 years old female Akita. She is very good with people, but not with animals. I got a...
by nydianaponte – Feb 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by Blue Feb 26, 2008
Traffic My 6 month old springer spaniel has never liked traffic and her dislike is getting worse. We have...
by Bronte – Feb 19, 2008	4 replies	last post by Blue Feb 26, 2008
Training my chihuahua I'm getting my little sweetheart on Feb 29th. I'm taking the week off to bond and start house...
by SandyMike – Feb 17, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Feb 22, 2008
cossie I have recently obtained a bull mastiff pup. His name is Gus and he is 14weeks old. I also have...
by cossiecoslett39wanadoo – Feb 19, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Feb 21, 2008
18 month old Weimerener pulls on clothes My Weimerener loves to grab the hem of our pants or sleeves and pull. I try to tell him to stop...
by rbacks99 – Feb 13, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Feb 13, 2008
My 6 month old black lab and the toilet training We ve had bonny our 6 month old lab for about 4 months i've had problems trying to house train her...
by sally-claytonbartlett – Oct 24, 2007	2 replies	last post by mpq Feb 5, 2008
Aggressive 17 week old puppy I have a 17 week old Boxer puppy. He started displaying aggressive behavior at 10 weeks He...
by Suzanne – Jan 31, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Feb 3, 2008
Car Travel query Hi, Thanks for all the great info.! We have a wonderful 2 year old Japanese Spitz who has had a...
by Vera-Atkinson – Jan 17, 2008	2 replies	last post by imstomped Feb 1, 2008
My Jack Russell is TOO Aggressive My 4 year old Jack Russell was quite a sweet little puppy. I had trained him to do all the basics...
by Guapo – Dec 14, 2007	2 replies	last post by Steph-ampWyatt Jan 26, 2008
Help - Door chewing is now BAD I posted a note on the behaviour problem site and will now try the same query here. My dog has...
by DavidG – Jan 15, 2008	5 replies	last post by DavidG Jan 22, 2008
question for Moderator Todd Hi there, I really love reading you advices....and I´m always willing to learn more... I have a...
by Annie – Jan 7, 2008	2 replies	last post by Annie Jan 9, 2008
Puppy Nipping, 3yr Old Son Not Helping! We have a gorgeous, but naughty 15 week old Springer/Cocker cross called Chester. We also have a...
by t1gg3er – Dec 30, 2007	2 replies	last post by t1gg3er Jan 2, 2008
excessive barking I adopted an extremly friendly 4 yr old lab. (Smokey) The employees at the the shelter mentioned...
by diesel049 – Dec 30, 2007	1 replies	last post by Todd Jan 1, 2008
nipping my knees I have an 11 week old Hungarian Vizsla pup who during play sometimes gets overexcited and nips at...
by Lea – Dec 21, 2007	1 replies	last post by Todd Jan 1, 2008
Dog training and frustrations I have alot of concerns. We recently have adopted a 1 1/2 year old female golden retriever, Sammie...
by Debbie-Swanson – Nov 9, 2007	4 replies	last post by tomncp Dec 30, 2007
Cuddling My Puppy I want to make sure I stay the Alpha in my home....is cuddling my 3 1/2 month old puppy (on the...
by Elaine – Dec 18, 2007	1 replies	last post by MartyEd Dec 18, 2007
Recall Mystery Hi, I am new to the forum and have read a lot of the posts bbut I have one major problem which I...
by wheelingtony – Dec 15, 2007	2 replies	last post by wheelingtony Dec 18, 2007
Puppy nipping Good afternoon to all. I have a 3 1/2 month old Border Collie mix that is absolutely a wonderful...
by Elaine – Dec 16, 2007	2 replies	last post by Elaine Dec 17, 2007
fetch conncentration levels :oHi there, I feel a bit silly...but....I have a really well trained dog, she´s great and things...
by Annie – Nov 8, 2007	2 replies	last post by MartyEd Dec 17, 2007
Follows instruction with training sessions only When I have my dogs leashed for training they are fantastic. They sit stay wait and come without...
by 2DogOwner – Nov 8, 2007	2 replies	last post by MartyEd Dec 17, 2007
refusal to walk My dog, hippy 8 months old, refuse to walk on leash sometimes especially outside my house. Whenever...
by puppyluvll – Nov 22, 2007	1 replies	last post by MartyEd Dec 12, 2007
Kisses and Cuddles Hi, I am new to this site and have really enjoyed all the infomation so far. I have just a...
by Slinky – Nov 20, 2007	4 replies	last post by MartyEd Nov 29, 2007
RE-training a 4-1/2 year old Toy Fox Terrier? Is it possible to train a dog at this age to get him to change his behavior problems. (Jumping...
by donnav – Nov 22, 2007	1 replies	last post by prespalm Nov 26, 2007
toilet... STOP! Hi there, I wonder if anyone can help. I have a very fit and active 1.5 year old mix. She is...
by Annie – Sep 30, 2007	5 replies	last post by Annie Oct 31, 2007
Husband won't participate with Alpha Bowl Training Sam is 3-1/2 years old and getting worse trying to hold alpha rank. My husband and son refuse to...
by Trudy – Oct 28, 2007	1 replies	last post by ncolby Oct 29, 2007
when off leash he just takes off we have a 1 1/2yr old shiba inu. he loves to play fetch and tag but as soon as we take him off...
by m-weber – Oct 18, 2007	1 replies	last post by ncolby Oct 25, 2007
herding dog that nips I recently adopted an australian cattle / border collie mix that is 1 years old. She is a great...
by dog-lover – Oct 5, 2007	3 replies	last post by Annie Oct 22, 2007