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by Belleange89
Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:39 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Perfect dog . . . except
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: Perfect dog . . . except

Just thought i'd share a picture of the pretty girl!
by Belleange89
Mon Feb 07, 2011 11:35 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: To crate or not to crate? --that is the question!
Replies: 9
Views: 4836

Re: To crate or not to crate? --that is the question!

We kept our dog in a crate for about 2 years. Ever since we got her she has been comfortable with it and sees it as her spot. We stopped using it a year ago because 1. We have created a den like space for her in the absence of the crate 2. her crate broke in the move and 3. she doesn't give any sort...
by Belleange89
Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:20 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Perfect dog . . . except
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Re: Perfect dog . . . except

Thanks to both of you for your insight. I do agree that the one major fault was not removing her as soon as the other dog entered. Though I will say that the other dog and its owners were always between us and the gate (making it difficult to get there without coming in contact). Additionally - thou...
by Belleange89
Mon Feb 07, 2011 6:02 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Housebreaking... how much LONGER??!!!!
Replies: 5
Views: 1718

Re: Housebreaking... how much LONGER??!!!!

I was going to recommend the bell as well. Here's how my step grandfather has always done it. He hand a bell by a string of rubber bands to the door he uses to take them out. Ever time he takes them out he rings the bell. Eventually the dogs learn to ring the bell in order to go outside. Keep in min...
by Belleange89
Mon Feb 07, 2011 5:57 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Perfect dog . . . except
Replies: 6
Views: 2340

Perfect dog . . . except

Almost three years ago, my fiancee and I adopted a dog together on our first anniversary. We scoped out the local shelter looking for the perfect new member of our family. I wanted a little dog that would be easier to control and not have any issues in our apartment. I walked up and down the isle of...