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by Dibbythedog
Sun Mar 10, 2013 11:40 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Dog aggression towards older female
Replies: 4
Views: 2014

Re: Dog aggression towards older female

Hi Sammie Jo , The general advice is to introduce dogs away from their homes on neutral territory. It might be that he was ok with your neighbour's dog because he knew him and Abbey is a stranger to him . maybe his behaviour is changing becuase he is a little older now and maturing . I would try mee...
by Dibbythedog
Mon Feb 25, 2013 7:43 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: 3 year old shih tzu biting
Replies: 2
Views: 7068

Re: 3 year old shih tzu biting

When a dog moves into a new home , he has to learn a new set of rules and it's all very strange and confusing to him and also difficult for him to understand what he is supposed to do and not do especially as he doesnt understand English . By the way , you mentioned that he did "bad" thing...
by Dibbythedog
Fri Jan 04, 2013 10:17 am
Forum: The TV Show
Topic: Aversion Therapies
Replies: 3
Views: 8924

Re: Aversion Therapies

Itsa great shame that they are showing these old programmes. I assume that Victoria has no control over them. She definitely does not use these methods now. If you go to her main webpage Victoria Stilwell's Positively. Com (click on yellow button at the top of the page ) and then click on the Positi...
by Dibbythedog
Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Puppy easily distracted by smells
Replies: 4
Views: 3205

Re: Puppy easily distracted by smells

elisa wrote:First of all if your pug sniffing too much is your biggest problem then congratulations! You have done a good job. :)
Absolutely ,especially as he is 7 months old and an adolescent.
He's reading pee mails :lol:

Alison
by Dibbythedog
Fri Dec 07, 2012 8:20 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Terrier Barks When People Leave the House
Replies: 10
Views: 7391

Re: Terrier Barks When People Leave the House

Thanks for your comments, it's very much appreciated! I'll definitely work on fitting in longer walks. Just since I've posted, I'm already noticing how quickly he's picking up "quiet." It doesn't keep him from starting to bark but it is helping to cease the barking more quickly. Now that ...
by Dibbythedog
Thu Dec 06, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: What can I do to help with sudden aggression?
Replies: 4
Views: 1764

Re: What can I do to help with sudden aggression?

Thats lovely that you have rescued your St Bernard and also foster dogs. Well done for doing this and for doing something to help unwanted pets. However, sorry to say this but having fostered myself , resident dogs and especially recently adopted ones can find it stressful to cope with the pressure ...
by Dibbythedog
Thu Dec 06, 2012 7:56 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: jealous dog
Replies: 9
Views: 3094

Re: jealous dog

thank you for the advice. yes thats the only problem we have. i have tried taking treats with me to entice her but shes no interested. i will try it at home though and hopefully this will work. at the moment she has an extendable lead. to the most part she seems quite happy on it but when she sees ...
by Dibbythedog
Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:14 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Stressed and need advice/tips!
Replies: 4
Views: 1545

Re: Stressed and need advice/tips!

That's a nice long reply with lots of information! Sorry if I have missed this , but does your dog go out for daily walks ? he is GSD cross and GSDs are a working breed of dogs and need exercise. I know you work very long hours and you may not be able to manage it but you could think about having a ...
by Dibbythedog
Sun Dec 02, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: jealous dog
Replies: 9
Views: 3094

Re: jealous dog

Congratulations on your new arrival :) . she will lay down like normal then when we go over to her she thinks we are playing with her & run off. i've tried calling her back throughout the walk so that she doesn't know when i'm putting her back on the lead but she still does the same. when i call...
by Dibbythedog
Sun Dec 02, 2012 12:32 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Timid dog biting the vet
Replies: 6
Views: 3179

Re: Timid dog biting the vet

tttnjfttt, I just wanted to say well done for understanding that your dog is fearful and for handling him so well and not exacerbating her fear. Also , your dog is being good as he warned you that he was fearful and didnt bite you. Lovely reply from Emmabeth, I'm sure the clicker taining will help. ...
by Dibbythedog
Thu Nov 15, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Jumping up
Replies: 7
Views: 3066

Re: Jumping up

If it's any consolation that's perfectly normal puppy behaviour . I've heard of GSds of that age draw blood :shock: Puppy teeth are very sharp! I ETA I've just seen your other thread and you have had lots of good advice including something similar to the above. You have to persist . Puppys do grow u...
by Dibbythedog
Mon Nov 05, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: questions about training
Replies: 10
Views: 3385

Re: questions about training

Hi, Suddenly people are asking me to train their dogs and pay me for it. I feel a little weird about it. I have of course watched It's me or the dog , read Victoria's book and also Patricia McConnel's and Sophia Yin's books. I also worked for a vet who bred bloodhounds and at 8 weeks we would start...
by Dibbythedog
Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:41 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Dog/ferret training.
Replies: 11
Views: 3597

Re: Dog/ferret training.

Glad you're making progress. :) When I introduce dogs to my guinea pigs , I put a harness on and long lead and keep a distance and I click and treat when they look away or if there is a pause in barking. When they are ok with that , I let them get closer. and so on. they do tend to calm done in a fe...
by Dibbythedog
Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:30 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: How to stop dog pulling towards other dogs/cats!
Replies: 2
Views: 2134

Re: How to stop dog pulling towards other dogs/cats!

Well done for working so hard with your puppy .
Have you thought of using a head collar or non pull harness? Although it doesn't solve the problem long term, it might be of help when you are walking with your child .

alison
by Dibbythedog
Mon Oct 15, 2012 10:06 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Is this routine any good? Advice appreciated
Replies: 13
Views: 4932

Re: Is this routine any good? Advice appreciated

have you tried putting his kibble in a puzzle toy? There are many types out there .
Alison