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Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Sat May 18, '13 8:12pm PST  I have not been to any of her seminars but would LOVE to go. What's the location? I am an absolute fan of her book When Pigs Fly and recommend it to almost everyone. Let us know how it goes! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Sat May 18, '13 8:06pm PST  First Id recommend you get a behaviorist or qualified trainer to help first hand. APDT.com or IAABC.com Sounds like he is getting way over-aroused. Due for time-outs anytime he can't keep it at a decent level. Give it a cue like 'cool-off' when you step in to give the time out. Definitely give the time out before he gets to the point of jumping and tearing at you. 5-15minute timeouts to give cool down time. Don't make it a big deal and don't tell e dog a story about it. They read our body language more than many people think- making them appear to 'know hey did something wrong'. Take a peak at dogstardaily.com my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Does not play well with others

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Mon Jan 7, '13 4:05am PST  My first suggestion is to get a behaviorist to aid you! www.apdt.com or www.iaabc.org will lead you in the right direction for your area. Is he friendly outside of his condo or does he dislike the Pom all the time? my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Puppy's fear of dogs

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Mon Jan 7, '13 4:01am PST  I'd suggest you continue meeting other well behaved dogs in your home and theirs and preventing poorly behaved dogs from greetings. Reward him when he is calm and fluid, walk him away when he is reactive. Address this intensely while the behavior is NEW. Otherwise you may set him up to be fearful continually. Resources to help:: Patricia McConnell's The Cautious Canine www.fearfuldogs.com www.dogstardaily.com my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Questions on Behaviors

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Mon Jan 7, '13 3:55am PST  My boy licks his groin to comfort himself [has anxiety around men and other dogs] and licks metal when a storm is coming through. I also interrupt and redirect the behavior. Certainly not good to let them continue; DON'T want him to become OCD about either behaviors. Increase exercise and address any underlying anxiety- even if it seems unrelated. Many dogs release pent up frustration or anxiety on themselves or surroundings. Same thoughts for Charlie and Ria my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Cinnamon wheres mommy?!     Barked: Thu Dec 20, '12 8:20am PST  Sounds like Rylee could use the help of teaching her that kids aren't that scary! Check out BAT, functional rewards.com Also practice training her at your work place when you're off the clock(stay late or come early or during lunches). Be consistent and use positive reinforcement basics to teach her with increasing distractions(customers). my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Educating the Dog-Fighting Public??!!!?!

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Thu Dec 20, '12 7:43am PST  As soon as I had the thought of trying to educate them .. I had an inlay that there isn't much you can say to them... It doesn't make sense to try changing their minds through education at the point they've gotten to. Thanks for the reminder. Such a shame. I will be happy to educate the little ones and know plenty of well behaved Pitties and AmStaffs. Thanks again. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Rescue, Adoption & Happy Endings > Educating the Dog-Fighting Public??!!!?!

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Tue Dec 18, '12 5:49pm PST  Hello! I learned of a community of dog-fighters in our area today.. Of course I was first mad, then sad and now I want to educate them!!!!!!!!!!! I'd like to do a seminar of some sort [coming from a behaviorist and veterinary assistant], however, I'm not sure exactly how to make this fit.. Does anyone have suggestions on topics or how to bring this into a seminar for education? There are a few businesses that I'd like to conduct the seminars in, so need to certainly keep it light while still addressing this major problem. I will be doing some internet research in the meantime, but am looking forward to hearing suggestions!! As any animal lover, animal welfare is near and dear to me.. I want to help these poor dogs. I'm determined and sure that there IS SOMETHING I can do.. Thank you in advance. Location- Georgia, USA my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Trying to help 13 year old dog adapt to new home and new pets

Cinnamon wheres mommy?!     Barked: Sat Nov 10, '12 8:56pm PST  I'd definitely say it all sounds stress related. Leave dominance out of this equation, it's irrelevant. What would help is teaching the dog that the new cat being around I a reallyyy good thing. Give the dog special treats when he acts calm with the cat in the room, anytime he is calm!! don't push him too hard! Another thing that may help is adding a fish oil to his diet, talk to your vet- it can help with a ton of health issues tht we could be unaware of and those we are aware of-- helps decrease inflammation and will certainly help the skin and coat! Omega qd works wonders for our older girl. Other than that, hire a behaviorist!! Good luck, keep us posted! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Cinnamon wheres mommy?!     Barked: Sat Nov 10, '12 8:25pm PST  We use a fish oil supplement that has really** helped with arthritis- omega qd is our favorite stuff! Also use glucosamine, chondroitin, and msm tabs to help. Thanks to the supplements our girl loves greeting her mommies at the end of the day, chewing nylabones, loves people laughing- she starts playing with her brudder, and runs around like a crazy cutie with her plush toys!! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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