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Redirection and praise. Every time she focuses on the reflection, redirect her to a valued thing - a toy or an activity. When she redirects, praise...
I agree with saluki. It looks like it might have been shaved - the first photo taken right after shaving and the second photo a bit later as the...
I've met too many sweet pits and bullies to harbor any negativity to them. The truth is that most ANY dog breed can provide that missing part...
No beagle actually. JRT. His need to chase scents is worse than Bat-dog's who did have beagle in her. Mostly because he is looking for the cause...
We rarely go below freezing and when we do it's for just a few nights a year. I just wish that overgrown beast would listen to his big dog brain...
My container gardening is going well. The mimulus, hummingbird sages, butterfly bush, emu bushes, rosemarys, and mexican orange are all doing great....
We've gotten a couple overnight rains, but today is our first rain during the day. I had high hopes... Tornado-dog has decided that the rain can be...
I agree with the above. I also recommend visiting a breed club event and talking with owners and breeders about the breed. You can gain a lot of...
In the U.S. there is a much more common attitude that dogs are burglar deterrents and should stay in the yard 24/7. These same people tend to ignore...
Tally is Sweetie Cutie Pie Face! :grin: The long line is a great idea. Understanding the cause of his reactivity will help also. If he is just...
Trying to work with a reactive dog can be very frustrating. We tend to think "if I just keep taking them out around whatever they react to, they...
If your vet did not look at her hips at all, I would have them do so. While we can provide anecdotal stories, we can't tell you if this is normal...
Look at kikopup videos on youtube. She uses positive techniques to reduce reactive behavior.
On another forum, there is someone who will argue that you should never get a rescue dog because they are unilaterally bad breeding. They claim all...
Many backyard breeders and puppy mills now use the terms "rehoming" and "adopt" to get around city/county/state regulations and social media...
The specific color and markings requirement may be turning them off too. Remember a reputable breeder only breeds when they have a waiting list. As...
For most, the "adopt don't shop" simply means adopt a dog of any preferred age rather than buying one. This works well for most casual dog owners...
Sometimes it helps to bounce ideas around. Throwing out ideas hopefully helps you brainstorm your own solution that works for you.
I have learned that I care more about how I affect others than others care how they affect me. It IS annoying, but there's not much we can do about...
You never know about them if you don't try. They may just blow you off, but they could end up surprising you. If they blow you off, you are no...
