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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]

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 > Wow this works and Some other Questions!!

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Sat Nov 10, '12 8:12pm PST  Yes you can change your dogs association with work and the kennel! Look up desensitization and counter conditioning, behaviorists/trainers/authors: Patricia McConnell, Karen London, Jean Donaldson.. Look up podcasts on www.abrionline.com. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > Yay, I feel like a good dog trainer!

Maple Leaf wheres the- squirrel? find- it, find it!!     Barked: Sat Nov 10, '12 7:52pm PST  Good job!! Some successes can feel like milestones! 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: Tue May 8, '12 7:01pm PST  Clicker training definitely works!!! I use it with my own dogs and teach others to train their dogs! Timing is essential. Click as soon as you get the proper behavior, and reward immediately without hesitation. MY Clicker Training Bible:::: When Pigs Fly, training success with impossible dogs By Jane Killion Many authors to read in regards to clicker training and/or positive training in general include Leslie McDevitt, Patricia McConnell****, Terry Ryan, Kathy Sdao, Karen Overall.. there is such a huge list to go through... BUT, the book by jane killion is THE best, in my eyes. Good luck to you, keep us updated! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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