I live in Chicago (downtown) and rescue BC’s. I know, not the ideal combination, but it often works. I’m currently fostering a dog who is sweet and loveable in so many ways — but he barks like a lunatic whenever we see other dogs. As you can imagine, walking in the city, we see quite [...]
his energy level is super high….but I notice while petting him he has about 6-8 little pimple like eruptions under the fur….they do not protrude above the fur….mostly on his head, and by his ears, one on his nose. I have been putting triple antibiotic ointment on them…..but since they seem closed, I doubt this [...]
We introduced as recommended, just a few minutes at first coupled with lots of treats for the first 2 weeks and then gradually working up the time. The dogwalker started using it at about week 3. He still fights it continuously trying to pull it off with his paws and rubbing against bushes, grass etc. [...]
Yesterday me and Chip went for our usual morning walk in the park, but it didn’t end as usual I was teaching Chip to stop, sit, then chase a squirrel on my command. She is getting to be an excellent student with this. So good, that 7 out of 10 times she see’s a squirrel [...]
Some things that may be contributing to this are: 1) Teddy hasn’t been getting as much exercise as usual (due to the heat). Consequently he has put on 1.5 lbs since May. He’s definitely *not* eating more but is surely exercising a LOT less (our 3-4 off-leash outings to Central Park have been reduced to [...]
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Taz was only brought into the home 4 months ago. He was owned by friends of relatives. He is neutered and is 7 years old. Taz was introduced to all our dogs and was accepting of all of them. Taz lives in my son’s home (37 year old male with wife and 9 year old [...]
Scout the GSD is always biting her sister Ranger the mutt. This is her way of “playing”. Often, this playing involves Scout biting rangers neck while Ranger is submissive. We think her windpipe is being blocked. We don’t think Ranger is enjoying the playing all the time. She usually plays back but recently, a few [...]
is anyone familiar with the david dikeman training methods? i ordered the course because i wanted it and have found the “box step” to be very effective…. have not gone any further than that..
I was never able to consistently train him to not jump up on my bed so have resorted to physically blocking his access from it at all times and that’s worked so that’s what I keep doing. Maybe one day I’ll be diligent and organized enough to train him on that! Meanwhile, I’m worried about [...]
Hello all! I just made my first batch of homemade dog treats, and boy was it fun! Had to make some wheat-free yummies, and it was quite enjoyable. Does anyone have any good recipes for easy to make dog treats? Prefferably without meat in them (easier to store them)…. This batch was rice flour, maple [...]