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ok... so here is a better view of this harness. While in theory those black buckle clip things can break, in this case they are not really "load bearing".. In other words, if you have to hold the lunging dog, it's the solid front portion, with no buckle things, that will be under pressure...

Hi all, OP here - thank you so much for all the help so far. I've already tried to employ a couple of new things and will do more in the following days to come. However, something happened with my dog today that I need help with. My mom was in my room and she was talking to my sister on Skype. My m...

An example of front-clip harness.... this one works best for my 107 lbs hound, but there are different kinds which may fit your girl better. Hi Ari - I'm just curious. The black buckle clip thing I see there on your dog's back is the same type my dog broke free from when she was chasing our neighbo...

If she is barking and growling at someone, she is too close. You take her away - don't wait for the person to go away. When she is at a distance SHE thinks is safe, she will calm/quieten down. Then you reward her. Thus you are rewarding the calm quiet behaviour. But MUCH more importantly, you are s...

I'd recommend moderate and varied physical exercise, lots of mental stimulation (maybe google something like "brain games for dogs") Thank you for the tip! I had no idea these types of games existed. I'll definitely be looking into purchasing a couple. And thank you for the link as well. ...

Consider a harness as well, where the lead attaches to the front chest area. Thus when she lunges, she automatically turns back to you. I heard that harnesses are meant more for smaller dogs than larger ones since if a larger dog lunges with a harness it can drag you away more effectively. Someone ...

Could you let us know about your dog's typical day. I know you said you spend a lot of time together but what time does she get up and go to bed. Where does she sleep. What exercise does she get and how long. What training do you do with her, if any. What food does she eat and when and where does s...

Hi everyone - sorry in advance for the length of this post! I adopted a pitbull about three months ago. She's about four years old and spayed. The first time she was adopted out from this particular shelter she was abandoned just a few weeks afterward. The family actually moved and everything so the...