Please help, askme. I've got a dog who is in a constant agitated state and he's started to turn on me. I can't see a trainer until Wednesday -- what should I do to keep us both safe until then?
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posted by LynnDee
on Jun 15, 2013 -
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So, we recently moved from a small apartment to a big apartment, about 3x size of the old one. Tiny dog has adjusted well, except for one thing: he runs around the house, to get from Point A to Point B. Walking no longer occurs. We'd really like him to walk like a civilized beast again, if possible.
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posted by juniperesque
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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My puppy has gamed a way for me to spend an extra 5 minutes with him in the morning. By peeing on the floor.
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posted by phunniemee
on Jun 27, 2012 -
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Our dog is decidedly more manic when left alone with me. Is it normal for dogs to behave very differently with two different caregivers? How can I make things better for her where I'm concerned?
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posted by peripathetic
on Mar 22, 2012 -
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What kind of data do I need to be keeping track of as I go, so its easily available when I need to send out resumes? (dog training)
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posted by saragoodman3
on Dec 15, 2010 -
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How do I project an air of expertise to my dog training clients? These are people who have already chosen to come to me for help, know my qualifications and clearly
want to see me as an expert. Being more authoritative will not only make them more compliant to my suggestions but also make them feel like they're getting their money's worth.
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posted by freshwater_pr0n
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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I adopted an awesome dog from the local Humane Society. The dog is a one year old German Shepherd who is very well behaved (doesn't chew, rarely barks, never steals even when freshly cooked cheeseburgers are left unattended, etc) and already knows basic commands like "sit" and "come" and "heel." The only problem is the "heel" - he was obviously trained to heel to the left and I really want him to heel to my right. The question: is it worth the effort to retrain him and if so how do I accomplish this? More details and some photos below the fold.
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posted by Bango Skank
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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Long time since I owned a dog. This is a two parter. First, is crate training the norm? Second, advise on breed that will fit in with two cats.
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posted by Mutant
on Jul 18, 2009 -
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Crate training help! We have a new puppy (around 9 weeks) who panics in her crate. I know we have to introduce her to the crate slowly, but how do we do that and also sleep/leave the house occasionally?
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posted by ohio
on Dec 17, 2008 -
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I recently adopted a 2 yr. old Shih Tzu from the pound. He's been to the vet and has a clean bill of health. He's settled very well into things here and I'd like to start working on training him. After reading about several different methods I find clicker training the most interesting but I've never done it before. Anyone have any suggestions or tips?
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posted by lysistrata
on Nov 26, 2008 -
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Why is my dog suddenly aggressive towards other dogs, and how can I try to reverse this recent trend?
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posted by Grither
on Sep 2, 2008 -
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I have a dog who loves to bark at one household member. Nobody knows why. I bought her a citronella collar and this has helped greatly. But now she barks to her hearts content any time she's not wearing it. How do I train her to not bark even when she's not wearing the collar?
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posted by duck
on Mar 13, 2005 -
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