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by jacksdad
Sun Mar 07, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: stealing toys
Replies: 6
Views: 2337

Re: stealing toys

I would say in addition to nettles advice, maybe work on a solid "drop it" and then trade for a doggy toy. If your dog is turning it into a chase game unless there is a danger to the dog from the toy, don't fall for it. He might be thinking "i grab toy, people chase me...oh this is fu...
by jacksdad
Sun Mar 07, 2010 1:56 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: 'leave it' command w/cats
Replies: 3
Views: 2463

Re: 'leave it' command w/cats

Ya, it took me a couple reads to click you meant dogs learn "leave it" in regards to your cats. I don't know that what Patricia did with her dog, will be appropriate for your situation. what I wanted to convey is there is hope. But if your dealing with a hunting instinct vs a herding insti...
by jacksdad
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:56 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: 'leave it' command w/cats
Replies: 3
Views: 2463

Re: 'leave it' command w/cats

Here is an interesting couple blog posts from a trainer and her issue with her dog and cat. Don't know if it will help give you ideas for your situation, but its a interesting read. http://www.theotherendoftheleash.com/all-incompatible-behaviors-are-not-equal/ http://www.theotherendoftheleash.com/wi...
by jacksdad
Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:09 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: excited barking when walking
Replies: 2
Views: 1060

Re: excited barking when walking

I want to add you might consider putting off up close socialization for a while. If your dog erupts at 20 yards at whatever is her trigger, stay 25 yards away for a while. and slowly work closer over time as she shows she is ready. since these reactions are often from fear, don't put your dog any cl...
by jacksdad
Sat Mar 06, 2010 12:28 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Need help with fear aggressive barking...I think
Replies: 20
Views: 5616

Re: Need help with fear aggressive barking...I think

I was wondering if this might be the fearful stage. I would also strongly encourage you to find a new trainer, but this time one that works with you and the dog. Even if you find a better trainer, leaving your dog with them in hopes of getting a "fixed" dog in return isn't going to work. Y...
by jacksdad
Fri Mar 05, 2010 11:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dixie updates?
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Re: Dixie updates?

really glad to hear she is doing well. I know you have probably heard it a lot, but she is really lucky to have ended up with you.
by jacksdad
Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dixie updates?
Replies: 7
Views: 2387

Dixie updates?

has there been any Dixie updates that I missed. last post I see if the first vet visit.

how is she doing? everything still moving in a positive direction I hope.
by jacksdad
Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:50 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: My Dogs Lead Me!
Replies: 4
Views: 1599

Re: My Dogs Lead Me!

I also used matties thread about lose leash. at first my dog wasn't getting it. but I started playing chase at the enclosed dog park (him chasing me) and that actually helped. soon at the dog park he would follow me almost perfect without the leash. I also in the house held a treat next to my knee a...
by jacksdad
Fri Mar 05, 2010 5:36 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Understanding aggression
Replies: 19
Views: 8842

Re: Understanding aggression

this thread was a general info thread rather then a how to. But until you can get some specific help the best thing to do is if you know what the trigger is...avoid it as much as possible. example, if the trigger is another dog. when you see another dog change directions and stay calm. or cross the ...
by jacksdad
Tue Mar 02, 2010 11:57 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: excessive barking
Replies: 3
Views: 2440

Re: excessive barking

As someone with a Jack Russel mix, I can tell you Matti and Emmabeth are spot on with their advice. Exercise and mental stimulation are a MUST for JRs. Once I understood this, life with my dog is getting better every day. Another thing I have learned that helps is that exercise and mental stimulatio...
by jacksdad
Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Found Puppy
Replies: 9
Views: 3134

Re: Found Puppy

a vet should be able to check for microchips. my dog is chipped and when we took over at this first wellness check I asked the vet if they would run the chip and confirm the info change associated with the chip was all correct.
by jacksdad
Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:21 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: where am i going wrong
Replies: 7
Views: 2905

Re: where am i going wrong

sounds like you dog knows click = treat, and since it sounds like sit and down are known it might be time to try something new. I also just started working with a clicker and my dog and I noticed when the behavior is pretty well known (ie sit) then my dog focused on the clicker or ignored the clicke...
by jacksdad
Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: webiste issue
Replies: 9
Views: 3113

Re: webiste issue

might be something wrong with your pic for your avatar. try building it new. or if it's a picture, try making a fresh copy from the original that is correct for using as an avatar.
by jacksdad
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: breakthrough
Replies: 10
Views: 4540

Re: breakthrough

nice congratulations
by jacksdad
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Freestyle Dog Training To Music
Replies: 5
Views: 2197

Re: Freestyle Dog Training To Music

not an expert by any means but I did find a couple sites that might help you. http://www.dogmantics.com/Dogmantics/Home.html http://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup from what I can tell you work on each individual behavior first that you want to put into your dance. then you put it all together. there a...