Dogs Training Blog

My neighbors have them on their Rotties because they bark all night. I think it is kinda cruel that if they make a bark noise they get a shock. But I do agree they suck barking all night. I think they should train their dogs but I am not a trainer, so fof those of [...]

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Ok, So my husband and I are going to be visiting family for christmas that live 2000 miles away. We are driving there and back. The problems we are faced are; What types of hotels will allow us to have a dog and what are the polices. Our dog barks alot and hates strangers. We [...]

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My boyfriend and I have a 8 month old Great Dane. She is a very whiny, bad behaved dog, that after months of training, still bites people, still pees and poos in the house, runs around like a crazy dog, runs straight in to people and objects, and is just all together not a well [...]

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Why do you use choke chains? Are people aware that choke chains are responsible for a number of medical conditions including:Injured ocular blood vesselsTracheal and oesophageal damageSeverely sprained necksCases of faintingTransient foreleg paralysisLaryngeal nerve paralysisHind leg ataxiaIt’s my belief that if you didn’t take the time to properly train your dog to walk with you, [...]

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My Cross Malamute German Shepherd has been with us for a year after we picked her up from the shelter (RSPCA). She is now 2 1/2.She is a 100% outside dog and recently (past month or so) she has been pooping and weeing in front of her big doghouse which is on concrete! (the doghouse [...]

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What are they like as adults?Can they br trained out of the instinct to nip?How hyper are they?Would they be okay in a medium sized house with a relatively small backyard? (its not a tiny backyard, but it certaintly isnt huge.)Are they well-tempered?In what enviroment would they be happiest?Good family pet?Okay in a household where [...]

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I have been so busy lately taking my daughter to apointments threw the last few weeks because she is autistic…i putt my dog in the garage on a blanket to let him sit with is food and water. when i come home im so upset the house is a big WRECK! my curtains are on [...]

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But does more trainable mean they are smarter. My cats seem to be as smart as my dogs were, but they are just more independent and don’t want to be trained. The cats actually seem to do a much better job of staying out of trouble. More: continued here

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I have a 9 month old male dachsund. He is not neutered, will be soon, but here is my problem.I have literally tried everything to potty train him. I can honestly say, I have never had a dog in my entire life that simply refuses to potty train. I have tried the consistent way, the [...]

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i have a mini doxand- and she is such a sweetheart, but since she is small, she always has to let you know that she is there. if you dont feel like reading this: just give me some hints to keep her from barking. but if you feel like reading my story, go on.not only [...]

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23. Write an equation to solve the problem.A jar contains 54 pennies, and of the coins in the jar are pennies. Howmany coins c are in the jar?24. A guide-dog training center took of the puppies at the dog pound.Steve took of the remaining.Tanya took the 5 that were left. Howmany puppies were there to [...]

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I am normally a total animal lover. But I am starting to go into rages that give me bad headaches. Of course, I don’t take it out on the dog, it’s not her fault! I’ve begged my husband to train the dog or get her trained. I’ve bought him books and videos. But he doesn’t [...]

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