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by bordercolliemom
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:54 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Toys, the good, the bad and the downright annoying!!
Replies: 16
Views: 9231

i have a 6 month bc. she loves the jolly ball and would play with that forever! she also loves things with a squeaker (like fake animals) and her ropes. i've stopped getting her those, however, because she just shreds them and i'm afraid she's swallowing some fo the pieces. any ideas on what i could...
by bordercolliemom
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:46 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: So....Who's Who? - Introduce Yourself Here
Replies: 172
Views: 165620

hi everyone. i just joined here. i love victoria stillwell. my mom and i watch her all the time. i am trying to get into veterinary school right now and am thinking about getting into animal behavior. anyways. i'm 24. proud parent of a 6 month old border collie rescue puppy. she's mostly white with ...
by bordercolliemom
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Our old Basset died and wife does not want another dog
Replies: 10
Views: 4704

in september of last year i had to have my chihuahua put to sleep 1 week before his 10th birthday. he had an incurable intestinal disease. for months i would cry myself to sleep at night. i had to put away his pictures, because it caused too much pain to see him. 4 months ago i found an ad for a bor...
by bordercolliemom
Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:27 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: fear aggression in 6 month old pup
Replies: 3
Views: 2138

Have you tried actively training her to fell positively about people coming in to 'her' room? BCs usually do very well with clicker training, and it's relatively straightforward to reinforce calm behaviour with a clicker. You could also ask the vets to help by offering her small treats or a fuss wh...
by bordercolliemom
Fri Jul 18, 2008 12:10 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: fear aggression in 6 month old pup
Replies: 3
Views: 2138

fear aggression in 6 month old pup

i have a 6 month old border collie puppy. i work in a small vet clinic that isn't very busy so she goes to work with me. she has been with me since i got her at 10 weeks old. all the doors are closed to the reception area so that she cannot attempt to get out if someone comes. however, if one of the...