http://www.petforums.com/ Commands, agility, recall, dominance, shyness, housebreaking, barking, etc. en Tue, 21 May 2013 14:43:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.petforums.com/images/misc/rss.png http://www.petforums.com/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/adopted-old-dog-got-some-questions-2685/ Sun, 19 May 2013 13:24:14 GMT Well, we adopted a 13 year old black Labrador yesterday, and we were wondering on some of her behavior. She has peed on the floor twice. The first... Well, we adopted a 13 year old black Labrador yesterday, and we were wondering on some of her behavior. She has peed on the floor twice. The first time she peed was where our cat had puked earlier, and then she peed a second time today after I brought her inside (she had just peed outside). She is mostly deaf and very blind, so she can't hear any "No"'s, but we have given her a tap on the butt when she has done this. What can we do to stop her from peeing on the floor? ]]> Dog Training and Behavior AmuletOfNight http://www.petforums.com/f12/adopted-old-dog-got-some-questions-2685/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/amazing-story-about-dog-communication-2684/ Sun, 19 May 2013 05:43:09 GMT Many years ago, I had a beautiful Gladiator Doberman that had been trained as a guard dog for a lumber mill, and then rescued by one of the mill... Many years ago, I had a beautiful Gladiator Doberman that had been trained as a guard dog for a lumber mill, and then rescued by one of the mill workers when the strike was over, and they were going to put Bruno to sleep.
When I found him, he was tied to a chain in the mud and rain,in the cold Idaho spring weather, food scattered all over in the mud , and no water. He was skin and bones....... and I asked the owner if he would consider giving me the dog.
That was the beginning of a beautiful friendship between Bruno and myself . I never worried that there would be a prowler in my house when I came home late, when Bruno was in the house. We used to take long walks when the weather permitted.

One day, we were out walking, and came upon a little garden snake lying in the road. It was injured, but still alive, and I knew if I left it in the road it would be run over and killed. I don't like snakes, but neither did I want to leave it on the road to die.
As I was thinking about picking it up and putting it in the ditch , Bruno reached down, and gently picked that snake up with his lips, and put it into the ditch . I just stood there with my mouth hanging open !
There is no way he could possibly have known what I wanted except for reading my mind, and I can't explain it, but I am sure that is somehow what happened that day. ]]> Dog Training and Behavior Happyflowerlady http://www.petforums.com/f12/amazing-story-about-dog-communication-2684/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/how-much-weight-can-dog-carry-2659/ Thu, 16 May 2013 01:45:59 GMT My apbt loves carrying his backpack. We have increased the weight from one pound to eight pounds over the past six months. He has gained 6 pounds... My apbt loves carrying his backpack. We have increased the weight from one pound to eight pounds over the past six months. He has gained 6 pounds in muscle in that time. My question is how much weight can my 78lb dog carry safely? How far should I push him? ]]> Dog Training and Behavior NClady520 http://www.petforums.com/f12/how-much-weight-can-dog-carry-2659/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/aspca-gives-hope-dogs-severe-fear-2622/ Sat, 11 May 2013 01:54:35 GMT The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has opened over two dozen centers in New Jersey. These special Behavioral... The ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has opened over two dozen centers in New Jersey. These special Behavioral Rehabilitation centers will house and work with dogs that have been abused and neglected, most coming from puppy mills or hoarding situations.

These animals are usually so fearful, that they are euthanized, because they are not able to be made available for adoption. Read more about what's being done by the ASPCA for these extreme cases...http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...ilitation.aspx ]]> Dog Training and Behavior Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f12/aspca-gives-hope-dogs-severe-fear-2622/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/how-train-your-dog-not-run-2596/ Mon, 06 May 2013 23:58:51 GMT I am so jealous when I see a pet owner who has a dog that will stay by their side and when they call them, they come right to them. The owners make... I am so jealous when I see a pet owner who has a dog that will stay by their side and when they call them, they come right to them. The owners make it seem so easy. I do not know where I went wrong. My dog is now 10 and he loves to walk. When I walk him, he ends up walking me. I hate that.
If were to let him off leash, he would run to his hearts content and I have to start my car and let him think we are going for a ride just so he will get back home.
He seems to be learning that he will not really be going for a ride and is now fighting that.
I really need some pointers on how to keep him from leaving my side or trying to take over the walk. I have learned a few things but he can get very stubborn.
I know I should have started things when he was a pup but had kids to raise so he was not high on the priority list when it came to teaching him the right way to stay with his owner. But I do believe you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.
Any Ideas??? ]]> Dog Training and Behavior lilpoppy1 http://www.petforums.com/f12/how-train-your-dog-not-run-2596/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/devestated-decision-behavior-2546/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:29:02 GMT Not sure this is the right forum to put this under but nothing else looked right. My mom told me last night that she has decided to put our 10 year... Not sure this is the right forum to put this under but nothing else looked right.
My mom told me last night that she has decided to put our 10 year old Scottie down due to agressive behavior. I am devestated by this news. I did not know what to say. Over the weekend he bit my 13 year old nephew. I was not there to witness this.

She talked to the vet and he agreed to the decision. I feel like I have no choice in the matter, since he lives with her. I live in an apartment with a roommate and can't take him. He has always been agressive due to his early life (before we adopted him) and has always been put off by strangers. We have tried trainers in the past but he bit them. He's always had a problem with barking too.
Even with all his problems we love him. My mom is older and lives alone and she told me also last night that this would be horrible for her but she felt she had no choice.
Anyway just needed to get it off my chest because I was so stunned last night when she told me I couldn't think of anything to say. It's just hard for me to see a realitivly healthy dog be put down.
Thanks. ]]> Dog Training and Behavior pkh6965 http://www.petforums.com/f12/devestated-decision-behavior-2546/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/advice-halti-sore-2541/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:22:20 GMT I have started using a Halti with my 70lb'er and it is night-and-day difference.
It is keeping me safe from being pulled off my feet and calming my pup down so much now he is learning that I am there to look after me and not the other way around.

Sadly, because his first couple of days involved a lot of pulling, he has a sore on the bridge of his nose. Now, even though he isn't pulling as much, it is getting aggravated every time we walk.

Any suggestions for:
1- creams that would protect and cover the little sore
2- padding for a Halti that would stop the area rubbing in future? ]]> Dog Training and Behavior ALW http://www.petforums.com/f12/advice-halti-sore-2541/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/keep-your-friends-close-your-enemies-2536/ Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:11:56 GMT I've never thought I would use that statement with dogs but I have this weird duo who always ends up fighting when it comes to food or anything else under the sun.

These two guys often fight with each other (probably because one of them wants to get all the attention while the other wants to get all the toys). It can start with incidents like simply bumping bodies or one getting past the other.

Surprisingly, when they're both crated at night, they're like little angels who are best friends in the entire world. They're crated together, by the way, as they take turns digging the landscape. ]]> Dog Training and Behavior haopee http://www.petforums.com/f12/keep-your-friends-close-your-enemies-2536/ http://www.petforums.com/f12/proper-ways-walk-your-dog-2516/ Sun, 21 Apr 2013 21:10:01 GMT Some ideas for good ways to walk your dog to gain maximum... Some ideas for good ways to walk your dog to gain maximum benefits...http://healthypets.mercola.com/sites...important.aspx :dog1: ]]> Dog Training and Behavior Alpha1 http://www.petforums.com/f12/proper-ways-walk-your-dog-2516/