Hi @Ghillie First you need to be sure that each dog will walk properly without the distraction of another handler and dog. Second, if that is...
I would not go that route. It's likely to increase his excitement. What you want is for the dog to be calm and remain so. As I said be firm. Dogs...
Hi @JB Many, many owners would be very envious of you. If the dog sits calmly next to you in the presence of other people, then that is exactly...
Hi @Yant0s I suggest you buy a plastic football. But hide it in a bag. When she comes on hearing the cue let her play with the ball. Have her on...
Hmm. Dexter has to be taught to summon help! And to leave the whiskey barrel with you. Speedy recovery.
Hi @Bruno Le Galloudec Introduce the puppy and the older dog on neutral territory. Perhaps on a walk. Introduce them slowly. Don't force...
Hi @Sunshine86 If you go to the RSPCA Queensland Australia, you will find a checklist there. I know there are other checklists around, but the...
Loopy Luna therein lies the potential problem with no. The dog determines what constitutes positive reinforcement and positive punishment. The dog...
Hi @Gemini_927 Welcome to the forum. Several things to try. 1. Have your puppy on a house line when you take him outside. No playing. Just...
Hi @Ladea Weaver Welcome to the forum. I would take the dog to a vet. The vet needs to establish the source of the problem.
If he has behaved himself, then it sounds as if this is a very loving reward. Dogs love being around their owners. I let my dog have a drink of...
Hi @Jgb84 I suspect as do you too, Jonathan, that he was reinforced for crying some months ago. Now I reckon he is confused--why doesn't crying...
Hi @Jgb84 A few questions. By the time 6.30 am comes around how long will your dog have been in the crate? How long do you wait for him to stop...
Branigan has a small section on how to teach distance down. You are correct. Teach the retrieve with many different objects. Get Captain to start...
Please view the link. A frisbee easy for dogs to pick up. Blue for soft mouth. Red for dogs with a harder mouth....
One more thing. If the frisbee curled to the road and a car was coming, is your dog's distant down good enough to stop the dog on the grass? If...
Hi @Anthony Abrao I see the evidence of the hard work that has been devoted to training. I am reluctant to raise issues because I am impressed....
I have an alternative suggestion. Ask the dog trainer to observe you working your dog on recall. The trainer should then give you a detailed...
Hi @RobbieD1506 my answer and Jo Laurens' observation are not necessarily inconsistent with each other. Dogs can bark out of frustration. The...
Thanks @Christina2807 for your understanding and filling me in.
