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I have this comb and it works well on both dogs....
If you haven't checked it out, look at the dogdecoder app. It is really great to help owners (and trainers) read doggy body language.
My Tornado-dog loses individual hairs. It's worse than Cat-dog's shepherd coat because those hairs fly around and land everywhere. I just use a...
Definitely. And really watch how they handle other dogs in the class and watch other owners. I went to one training and there was a hyper happy 6-8...
Yeah, it is. I like kipopup on you tube. And Jill Breitner of dogdecoder has a great attitude about giving your dogs actual choices: This...
He still uses prong collars and e-collars. He still uses the threat of fear and pain to get compliance from his dogs. He has attempted to...
Some things about mixed breeds: 1. Outside of "designer dogs", most mixes have at least three breeds in them. Often more. 2. Not every breed in the...
@rheel287 where are you located?
Michael Ellis uses aversive tools and is NOT a positive based trainer. He believes in setting up the dog for failure and then punishing the dog when...
My Cat-dog has absolutely no comprehension of toy play. She watches her brother play with toys and chase after balls, etc, but she is completely...
Here's an article that explains how to teach fetch using positive methods....
Stay away from "balanced" training techniques and aversive tools - these are based on the outdated dominance theory, and create obedience through...
79 here now, should reach 84. Tornado-dog feels it when we play ball. He has to stop and rest between throws.
You might take a sample of the "leftovers" and have the vet get it analyzed. That could tell you if it's just poop, anal discharge, or something...
Also, look at the https://www.dogdecoder.com/ app. It is really great at helping you learn dog body language. We humans are lousy at reading dogs....
That's old and outdated. Humans finally figured out it doesn't actually teach the puppy anything except to not do that when you are in the room....
Having two dogs definitely makes going out and doing things with them more difficult. As for "keeping each other company", that is a two-sided...
As a curly headed person, I say help him to love the hair he was born with and don't make him feel bad about it.
OK. It is just too cool that you live in Penguin!
You're welcome. People do two puppies, but often they are overwhelmed by it. Nowadays, you'll hear about "littermate syndrome" - it is simply the...
