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Hi everyone :). I have been bopping around on the dog training board since joining a few days ago, but keep forgetting to post a proper introduction. I have to say it's great to find a forum that deals with positive only training. I hope to be able to get Victoria's book soon; I do catch her on anim...

Wow. Neutering will mutilate his manhood; meaning your husband's or the dog's? But then hubby turns around and gets mad and swats him with a newspaper? Physical punishment and yelling will make any dog more anxious. Lack of neutering may have caused the original marking; it is pretty ingrained by th...

I like emmabeth's advice. This will teach him good things happen when you appear in his "space" :). I know two rescued wft's. Their "mom" is a wonderful person who devotes her time to rescuing wft's in our area. Rehoming would not help this dog. He sounds insecure; is anything kn...

Sounds like you are off to a great start with your new puppy! I don't have any breed specific advice, but wanted to offer what I did when playing fetch with Lady as a puppy. She is a herding mix, so liked to grab at hands near her toys; not to be aggressive, but just getting caught up in the moment....

My mom and I have had an Aussie/Sheltie mix for 11 years now, and have had great luck with food rewards for her, unless she is in a high stress situation. I have also worked at a doggie daycare for the past 2+ years, and all the aussies and aussie mixes we have had come through respond very well to ...