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by Olivers mama
Wed Nov 10, 2010 2:29 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Jumping like a Wild Banshee
Replies: 1
Views: 1260

Jumping like a Wild Banshee

Ziva is a young GSD - 15-18 mos, based upon the fact she's still growing. Weighs 81 lbs (so far). Adopted from a GSD Rescue about 3 months ago. We're having difficulties on a couple of issues - I'll use separate threads so EYE don't get confused! :wink: She will NOT stop jumping. On people, at doors...
by Olivers mama
Sat Nov 06, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Dog Training Articles
Topic: How to toilet train your puppy or adult dog.
Replies: 92
Views: 205608

Re: How to toilet train your puppy or adult dog.

In July, we adopted our girl from the German Shepherd Rescue. They said she was 2 yrs, but now we know they were wrong. She's still growing! We made the mistake of enrolling her in a Board & Train facility in an attempt to "jump-start" her basic obedience. She came with her old issues ...
by Olivers mama
Sat Nov 06, 2010 12:35 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: 6 month ultimatum - HELP!
Replies: 73
Views: 22057

Re: 6 month ultimatum - HELP!

Craig, I can't add a single thing, because I'm a Newbie, too. I've been lurking here for a couple of months & these people are more than willing to share their knowledge & experience! PLUS - your questions & their answers are also helping me - so THANK YOU! Re: the suggested books: I've ...
by Olivers mama
Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:46 pm
Forum: Breed Questions
Topic: German Shepherds!
Replies: 58
Views: 47736

Re: German Shepherds!

OK, well, I give up on trainers in our area...After 2 negative experiences, I contacted a VS-trained person (there are only 2 in Calif - 1 in NoCal & 1 in SoCal). I'm far north & so contacted that one. First, it took well over 2 weeks to get a response. Then, it was to tell me she's "to...
by Olivers mama
Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:15 am
Forum: Breed Questions
Topic: American cocker spaniels
Replies: 6
Views: 4667

Re: American cocker spaniels

This will probably not be popular, but it's just honest observations. I worked for a neurovet for years as an AHT/Surgical Tech. There were 2 breeds we always "red-dotted", meaning we'd put a red dot on their charts so the next person that had to handle these were aware they were biters. M...
by Olivers mama
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:34 pm
Forum: Breed Questions
Topic: German Shepherds!
Replies: 58
Views: 47736

Re: German Shepherds!

Thanks, Noobs. The first facility was bad enough (I'm guessing she spent about 20-22 hours a day in a kennel). But the 2nd one - just 1 look at that prong collar set me off! EsPECially because she said she didn't use even choke collars.

That's why I'm not done with these people yet! :x :x :x
by Olivers mama
Fri Sep 24, 2010 1:16 pm
Forum: Breed Questions
Topic: German Shepherds!
Replies: 58
Views: 47736

Re: German Shepherds!

I've never had a GSD - 2 Irish Setters, a Dobie, & a Rottie, but never a Shepherd. We recently adopted a 18-mo-old female GSD from a Shepherd Rescue. She's a tall dog, but at 71 lbs, was seriously underweight. My vet did a thorough check-up & she was very healthy, just skinny. We've had her ...
by Olivers mama
Fri Sep 24, 2010 12:40 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Exercise Advice
Replies: 16
Views: 6061

Re: Exercise Advice

Espirit, You & I watched the same show this am! (Altho I prefered the earlier one regarding Shepherds, because we've recently adopted a Rescue Shepherd. :mrgreen: ) Victoria has used these flat toys that have compartments to hold treats. I think they're sold at Petsmart. She said it gives a dog ...
by Olivers mama
Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:42 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: What do you think about doggie doors?
Replies: 11
Views: 3544

Re: What do you think about doggie doors?

We have an enclosed outdoor cat run & a kitty door so our indoor cats can access it at their pleasure. We have a large GSD from a local rescue. A door big enough for her would also let in strangers, which has been a problem locally. So we won't use one. Plus, I wouldn't want the cats to get outs...
by Olivers mama
Tue Aug 24, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: New rescue chases my cats and eats garbage..
Replies: 2
Views: 1538

Re: New rescue chases my cats and eats garbage..

Variable, I'll start with the easier first: I JUST watched - this am - an old episode of It's Me or the Dog & Victoria put 2-10lb weights on the bottom of the trash can. Once the dog found he couldn't move it, he got bored & left it alone. The cat problem is serious & you're doing wonder...
by Olivers mama
Tue Aug 24, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from NorCal!
Replies: 7
Views: 2976

Re: Hello from NorCal!

Thanks, jacksdad -

I take it that you're stuck in this crazy state, too?! :mrgreen:
by Olivers mama
Thu Aug 19, 2010 11:47 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself!
Topic: Hello from NorCal!
Replies: 7
Views: 2976

Re: Hello from NorCal!

Thanks to you both for the 'Welcome'! I hope to add to my learning curve here, together with previous training experiences PLUS being a long-time fan of Victoria's program! Once our GSD has passed Basic, Intermediate, & Agility, we had looked into Schutzhund training. But I don't like their meth...
by Olivers mama
Wed Aug 18, 2010 3:22 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!
Replies: 10
Views: 3971

Re: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!

Like we need something added to poo to make it taste yucky...I used to gag when Brandy ate them. I threatened to take him to a shrink! :mrgreen:
by Olivers mama
Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:18 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!
Replies: 10
Views: 3971

Re: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!

Zelda,

I called my vet - it's called 'Forbid'. No acid in it. As goofy as Irish Setters are reputed to be, it sure worked with ours.

We just rescued a GSD from a Shepherd Rescue - so far, so good with her...but I'm watching!

Becky
by Olivers mama
Wed Aug 18, 2010 12:19 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!
Replies: 10
Views: 3971

Re: Puppy figured out that cat poo is DELISH!

Another suggestion - talk with your vet. We had that problem years ago when my Irish Setter went for cat turds like See's candy. We were given small packets of something to add to his food for a couple of days, but I can't remember the name of it. Anyway, he left the cat boxes alone within a week. W...