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by D
Wed Feb 02, 2011 10:40 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: bum nipping
Replies: 5
Views: 8598

Re: bum nipping

Hi Thanks for the rey I say "new" but in fact she has been walking Bella for 4 months now and this behavour is just starting to show it's self. She never used to play with other dog just do her own thing because she didn't really now how to play. She loves going in the van and in the car, ...
by D
Wed Feb 02, 2011 4:11 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: bum nipping
Replies: 5
Views: 8598

bum nipping

My 6 year old GSD has just started to play and chase with other dogs with our new dog walker, something she neaver really did before. She has started to nip at the other dogs bum, and depending on which dog this is it can cause problems are fights are starting to break out. I'm a right to thinking t...
by D
Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: missing pets bureau
Replies: 1
Views: 1430

missing pets bureau

I recieved an e-mail this morning say that the missing pets bureau and Pet-back protect are no longer operational. Seeing as my dog is registered with Petback I was wondering if any one Knows any thing about this, see as we payed a fair bit for our membership.
by D
Mon Mar 16, 2009 5:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What breed?
Replies: 1
Views: 1470

What breed?

Hi On Sarturday I found a stray dog, he is now with the dog warden waiting to be found by his owner. I was hopping some one would be able to tell me what breed he is. He looks a bit like a Rack Russell, he has short smooth coat, tan in colour but has longer fur down the centre of his back which is a...
by D
Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:10 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Doggie life jacket?
Replies: 16
Views: 8679

I have a float coat for my GSD because we do a lot of cannoing. Hers came from a company called Crewsaver- you can order them on line, just measure from the bottom of the neck to the base of the tail. Ruffwear also do quite a good one.
by D
Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:15 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: new dog walking job!! any tips?
Replies: 6
Views: 4887

Sorry posted twice can you please remove one.
Thanks
by D
Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: new dog walking job!! any tips?
Replies: 6
Views: 4887

Dogs are aggresive because they feel threatened, and any dog, whether they are small or large is capable of feeling threatened. As a dog walker meeting a new dog you have no idea what that dog is going to be like. And just because they are fine with you coming straight in a fussing them when their o...
by D
Mon Jun 23, 2008 2:13 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: new dog walking job!! any tips?
Replies: 6
Views: 4887

Dogs are aggresive because they feel threatened, and any dog, whether they are small or large is capable of feeling threatened. As a dog walker meeting a new dog you have no idea what that dog is going to be like. And just because they are fine with you coming straight in a fussing them when their o...
by D
Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:05 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Dog carriers
Replies: 11
Views: 5387

Ruff Wear do a harness that has a handle on for carrying dogs. I think it is suposed for older dogs who have problems standing up. I know it is comfy for them (as long as you arn;t carrying them to far. This will depend on the size of your dog, its going to be a bit difficult with a great dane. http...
by D
Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Urgent healing thoughts needed..
Replies: 20
Views: 7063

What is Reiki?
by D
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:52 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Need Ideas for tiny training treats for overweight dog
Replies: 13
Views: 6852

James Wellbeloved also do little light treats for dogs who are dieting.
heres a link
http://www.wellbeloved.com/products/dog ... bites.aspx
by D
Tue Jun 17, 2008 6:48 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Need Ideas for tiny training treats for overweight dog
Replies: 13
Views: 6852

If you want something none messy try cheese in a tube, then all you need to do is squeeze a bit out and let your dog lick it from the tube.
by D
Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:21 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: behaviorist, or vet HELP
Replies: 13
Views: 6674

Eco every thing already said. I worked as a stable hand when I was unger and then as a groom for a racing stable. The thrill of working with the amimals you love wheres off very quickly when you are so tired you cant actually enjoy it, and you actually never get to do any of the fun stuff because yo...
by D
Fri Jun 13, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Canny Collar for English Bulldog
Replies: 8
Views: 6043

I know some people with Boxers and Bulmastifs that have found the Gentle leader a good fit for their dogs, but I think it is a case of try them and see.
by D
Fri Jun 06, 2008 8:25 am
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: What harness do I use? Im confused
Replies: 3
Views: 3675

Hi, it is very confusing, there are so many diffent types of harness. The only harness that fastens at the front of the chest that I found is the Halti harness, this also has a loop on the back for attachment. I use this with a Haliti training lead, which is a 6ft double ended lead with loops along ...