Dogs Training Blog

Hello, I was assigned a VERY loose project of any written type about or involving Politics. I have a hard time focusing my ideas when writing, and my mind moves so fast that I cannot organize the trains of thought and key factors lack explanation, and thats why I am here. Asking for criticism.Any comments [...]

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i have always wanted a husky nd i dont know where to find one. does anyone know?also if i want my dog to be trained like a police dog … how do i do that and is it expensive? More: continued here

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My 5 month old (chiuahua, australian cattle dog mix) puppy is potty trained and knows to go right away when I take her outside, and knows its bad to go inside, however she does not know how to tell me when she has to go. She at least poops in front of the door on [...]

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My mom won’t let me have a cat because she believes cats can give you cancer. I find it utterly ridiculous. Her mother died of cancer and she used to feed a lot of cats. I’m pretty sure they were feral cats. She died when I was young so I haven’t seen her or any [...]

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Okay there was a question labeled is debarking ethical. Loki Wolfchild said something I completely disagree with. Loki stated that in order for a no-bark collar to work on a Siberian Husky the neck must (sometimes) be shaved and 2 or 3 collars put in place. Why not use one GOOD collar (innotek, dogtra) that [...]

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My dog is to friendly and he doesn’t stand up for him self in the dog park unless hes pushed to the limits and other dogs see it an chase him around the park nipping at him ….how do i make him more confident…i just basically want him to stand up to any and all [...]

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But in pets, dogs I repeatedly hear these question:1. I can’t afford a vet…2. Housebreaking..3. My dog ate chocolate..I’ve answered them all repeatedly and will answer them one final time.1. Pets of all kinds need to be cared for and depend on us, there will be emergencies so plan ahead do not try to cut [...]

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I have two purebred shetland sheep dogs that were specically bought for my breeding program. They have been tested and are worthy of breeding. I also train dogs as a hobby and both have great personalities. Both are pending their registrations. We are just waiting for certificates, however my bitch was bought from Texas and [...]

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My puppies are all Jack Russell males 8 weeks, and two 10 week olds.I realized recently that I can’t train them myself (sit, lay, rollover, walk on lead) without either I ending up frustrated or them getting bored or frigthened (my repition seems to scare them??)SO, I’ve decided to enrol them all in puppy school.Is [...]

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We trained our dog late last spring to be an inside dog. She’s been really good and peeing and pooing on cue, however she will NOT go when the ground is wet outside. She just stands there. Tonight I waited outside for almost 20 minutes for her to go, but she wouldn’t go. She just [...]

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Ok, we have a 13 week old puppy, and we have had him a little over two weeks now. He isn’t seeming to catch onto potty training at all. He goes on the bed, the couch, anywhere on the floor, just anywhere!He is kennel trained, sleeps in there, and doesn’t potty in there.He does now, [...]

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I HAVE A 6 YR OLD & A 2 YR OLD, AND A SHEPARD MIX WHO IS GENTLE & SUCH A GREAT DOG. I’VE BEEN LOOKING AT BOSTON TERRIERS & APBT ‘S (PIT BULLS)…DOES ANYONE HAVE ADVICE ABOUT THESE BREEDS, OTHER THAN WHAT I’VE ALREADY READ ON HERE. I KNOW BOSTONS SNORE & ARE HYPER, [...]

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My puppies are all Jack Russell males 8 weeks, and two 10 week olds.I realized recently that I can’t train them myself (sit, lay, rollover, walk on lead) without either I ending up frustrated or them getting bored or frigthened (my repition seems to scare them??)SO, I’ve decided to enrol them all in puppy school.Is [...]

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my friends mom shows dogs. when i went into the garage she was handling this male dogs balls. she seemed a little embarressed at first but explained that the judges handle the dogs balls and she has to train them not to be nervous about this. IS SHE FOR REAL? this is a serious question [...]

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