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I would have to surmise that you may be versed in how to correctly use one, so I would recommend not getting one.

Sorry typo .. should read NOT VERSED IN HOW TO USE ONE so not to get one.

Sorry, but I did not recommend they use a prong collar, and only use a secondary back up collar as a precaution in case the dog breaks the first one. And GSD's have no trouble doing this, especially if they pull and lunge hard enough, and after enough times of doing this in a collar with a weak latc...

I deal with GSD's on a daily basis. In your opening statement you said he is doing obedience, sorry to rehash this, but what kind of obedience, is it a correction based obedience? If so STOP immediately. Your dog has come with alot of baggage and being in a puppy mill I'm sure neglect and he looks a...

Hi, You have a spunky, and I'm sure 200% adorable little fellow. These guys have alot of personality, and are just a bundle of fun and energy from the get go. First off though, i would recommend NOT teaching your puppy commands, he is far too young at this age for obedience. I mean, if he doesn't li...

First off, and I may be different than the others here because we train and handle working dogs for services and law enforcement. But why in the heck would you keep putting your dog into these situations? Dog parks, and I'm sorry, even though well intended are just the worst idea ever. The main prob...

Hi, First off pitbulls are notorious for their dog aggressiveness, but not people aggressive. Since he is still so young, I would recommend NOT allowing other dogs to approach him, especially if he is fearful, this will only increase his aggressiveness. DO NOT under any circumstance let another dog ...

Now I may be a naysayer, but we deal in training protection, K-9 police, service dogs, Schutzhund, etc... so mouthing is something we do not want EVER, even in play. But all puppies mouth, some just do so more than others. Mouthing in adults can become a problem especially if you have friends over o...

Yes ckranz is ABSOLUTELY correct, you boy is becoming an adult male and is still a fully intact male at that. Even though he is scheduled for surgery he has certainly reached puberty intact, so testosterone is high. Think of his as a teenage boy, and we all know how they behave ... lol :lol: Persona...

Hi, Congrats on your new puppy, which I'm sure you have by now, and are probably finding out rather quickly that a young puppy like this is like having a newborn infant at home :lol: I personally recommend crate training for housebreaking, do not use wee wee pads or paper or puppy litter boxes, this...

Nettle is funny but soooo true. You can and if you continue with this will see that so many dogs mimic their owners behaviors. But I think any profession where you have close interaction with people brings in the counseling couch. GOOD LUCK!!!

Noobs, if he lunges at cats you can teach him that cats are not items that we chase or prey. You can do this through simple modification, everytime you have him out for a walk or even in the yard and he sees something he wants to chase, a cat, squirrel, another dog whatever,distract him and bring hi...

Hi Nettle, my bad, I should clarify and say just "drive," I too forget that sometimes people may not understand the difference between a working dog that has a higher drive and focus level then say a corgi, although a corgi can be put into high drive if it is allowed to get out of control....

OH yes, I use hotdogs, the dogs and puppies LOVE them!!! But make sure they are small so you don't end up feeding your dog a meal with them. Also if you train on an empty stomach, the dog not you lol, he'll be more motivated to get the treats.

Hi, I've never used canned pumpkin, but when we transition dog from kibble to an all natural diet we mix their raw foods with cooked rice and hamburger. I know the detox period between going from kibble to natural can sometimes last a cpl weeks. Also, you can try a little childrens pepto (only the p...

Rice is still a grain, and those that use rice generally use white rice, which if fed in large quantities on a daily can cause diabetes, this holds true even for humans. Plus rice is a carb, and we all know what alot of carbs does to us, it metabolizes as sugar and is turned into fat, same goes with...