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by mum24dog
Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:46 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: hi
Replies: 10
Views: 5136

Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy. I have to say Ooh, and also remember, all the practice you get training dogs and modifying their behaviour calmly and consistently will come in VERY useful when you're dealing with a toddler!!! Absolutely right. And for raising children and dogs Karen Pry...
by mum24dog
Tue Jan 23, 2007 6:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog neutering
Replies: 6
Views: 4783

It comes down to personal choice really, but ask For I definately prefer, having experience of a great deal of dogs, neutering after maturity. Neutering can cause a previously happy confident dog to suffer a sudden drop in confidence stemming from the lack of hormones previously being produced. Res...
by mum24dog
Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:19 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crufts 2007
Replies: 15
Views: 10172

This coming year Crufts will be in over 5 halls of the NEC, I often take a couple of rucksacks Kirstine Obedience this year is in the Pavilion next to the Halls and what were the Main and Special Events Rings (with agility and all sorts of displays plus Best of Breed) are in the Arena also seperate...
by mum24dog
Thu Jan 04, 2007 4:39 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: New Rescue Dog
Replies: 3
Views: 2465

Don't be worried if she isn't interested in food. Some dogs (collies in particular) are not really food orientated. In addition, many nervous dogs will be wary of accepting treats (or even eating at all) in a new home. Just don't make an issue of it. From my own experience of a dog like yours, Ross ...
by mum24dog
Wed Nov 08, 2006 2:11 pm
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: Thank God for Lupis!
Replies: 17
Views: 16447

Imho - because it bloody well hurts to pull in one. In short! Em Plenty of less painful harnesses on the market. A local "trainer" claimed to be helping with the design of the Lupi some years ago. He proudly demonstrated how it would hurt the dog to pull with obvious enjoyment. I shouldn'...