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by Bea
Thu Apr 19, 2007 2:34 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Afraid of bangs
Replies: 6
Views: 3913

Can I ask two questions re. the DAP and the CD-techniques? I. One doesn't always carry DAP - what if you're outside walking your dog and a gun goes off and you forgot the spray or the bottle is nearly empty? II. How loudly (in dezibel) would a CD have to be played (on a good HiFi system, lousy speak...
by Bea
Wed Apr 18, 2007 7:38 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Snapper!
Replies: 19
Views: 8085

So we can safely take it from that, that there is very little interest in their welfare from here on in. Can't comment on that but I am with the rescue group insofar as it is very common in rescue pups of unknown (sadly most often not a good) background that distress can trigger harboured diseases ...
by Bea
Tue Apr 17, 2007 12:15 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Snapper!
Replies: 19
Views: 8085

Here's another thought. While I cannot understand the rescue "homing" pups so young - may I suggest you take your pup to the vet to have her checked over before you start any behaviour modification. The fact that one pup is singled out by her littermates makes me wonder whether she may hav...
by Bea
Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: My dog is spiteful, I think
Replies: 6
Views: 3770

Hi, A few questions from my side as dogs are not usually "sulking" like some cats might and who out of spite would soil their humans' beds for instance. It would help to know what type of dog (breed or mix) and what age he is. Could you describe where your dog is kept while you're out and ...
by Bea
Tue Apr 17, 2007 10:35 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Constant barking, howling etc
Replies: 2
Views: 2266

I for one do not tolerate any unnecessary barking - at times we have up to 70 dogs at the place -, certainly not at nighttime so burglars are welcome to intrude after 21.oo hrs = bedtime!! Some dogs are more vocal than others, my recordholder is an Elkhound who barked 16 hours non-stop. As I am in t...
by Bea
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:16 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Eating other dog's poo
Replies: 3
Views: 5816

I have found over the years working with dogs of unknown backgrounds there can be various reasons for poop-eating in dogs. Some momma-dogs become obsessed with keeping their environment clean and don't even stop cleaning their pups and eating their poos (which is what momma-dogs do) and even take it...
by Bea
Thu Apr 12, 2007 12:09 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: please help us stop our wiemarainer
Replies: 12
Views: 5087

Tracie, I have a few questions - if Emmabeth doesn't mind - which may help complete the picture. Has your Weimiegirl always done this or is it a recent development? Did you not train her to get used gradually to be left alone when she was younger or is she a 2nd hand dog with a dodgy background? Hav...
by Bea
Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:59 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: socializing my Samoyed
Replies: 7
Views: 4866

Not having a go at you, but for the possible other people reading this - THIS is why we let dogs off lead as young as is possible. I agree 100%. I always advise people who adopt our rescue pups to get them used to the lead of course but to make the best of the "following" instinct. Very f...
by Bea
Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:42 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: socializing my Samoyed
Replies: 7
Views: 4866

Rachel - I have one further suggestion: Have you considered getting in touch with your breeder or the littermates' families for re-socialisation or maybe a (local?) Samoyed club or indeed a Samoyed rescue organisation? In my experience dogs with behavior as described by you will find it easier to co...
by Bea
Sat Mar 17, 2007 2:51 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Alaskan Malamute
Replies: 5
Views: 3209

A few things come to mind I would like to know about. Where is the dog/are your three dogs during the day when you're out? Inside? In the yard? What do your other two dogs (what type of dog are they, what age?) do when she displays this behavior? Which door are you talking about the dog is jumping u...
by Bea
Thu Mar 15, 2007 9:21 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Come command
Replies: 4
Views: 3092

While I can understand your worries I must admit I am not a great fan of having to look out for my dog; dogs have good instincts that should not be overruled 24/7; for instance I had a friend with her AC Shepherd visiting while we had a big fire burning in the garden. My dogs are used to fires and k...
by Bea
Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:33 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Come command
Replies: 4
Views: 3092

Does she "only" do this when other dogs are involved or does she shoot off regardless, e.g. setting her own priorities? Do you think she is deliberately disobeying or too distracted to pay attention to you? Personally - I keep Elkhounds and Otterhounds - I think 8 out of 10 is not bad at a...
by Bea
Thu Mar 15, 2007 6:47 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Separation Anxiety??
Replies: 1
Views: 1641

Has your husband a different "ritual" before leaving her? Some people make a bit of fuss, think they need to say "good bye" to the dog and agitate them. Dogs are very good observers and often can tell their humans' intentions before the humans act; I have 2 dogs who know exactly ...
by Bea
Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:50 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: HELP - AKITA PUP
Replies: 2
Views: 2465

Your pup hasn't got a problem. He's mouthplaying and due to lack of littermates or canine playmates (remember: it takes a pack to raise a puppy) will chose what's on offer: you and your posessions): Your dog is in the process of teething and like a human baby will chew stuff. He will need to learn t...
by Bea
Wed Mar 14, 2007 11:43 am
Forum: The TV Show
Topic: New series
Replies: 12
Views: 6728

I watched the Crufts one (e.g. preparation of 3 different dogs to qualify to go to Crufts) last night.
What a wonderful display of "it's not the dogs' fault, it's the owners'".

... the character of the dog DOES travel down the lead :lol:

Bea