Choosing a puppy food is quite a complex business with so many brands to choose from and so many claims made by the manufacturers. Puppy food is...
I don't walk a dog for at least an hour after a meal. If we have an early morning walk breakfast is served after heart rate, respiration etc. is...
On your link to the Volhard article though they specifically say to attach the clip to the floating ring - that makes it a choke collar. The vast...
Hi @jabaldwin I have a 3 yr old who was diagnosed and operated on for ED at 8 months of age. I would be going back to the vet for further...
Totally agree with you @Joy on the 'Volhard collar' - I can't see how it is limited if used accirding ti the instructions. It looks to be a choke...
4 months does seem very young to be leaving a pup in a kennels. All the kennels I've used wouldn't accept a pup until at least 6 months old....
@alschwahn it sounds as if Aspen is learning alot from your sister's dogs. It's so good when they have some nice role models for good play...
Interestingly my trainer support group was only discussing this a few weeks ago. There is alot of 'advice' out there about whether you should have...
I wouldn't want this "trainer" any where near my dog let alone be allowed to train it. Pinch or prong collars and choke collars/chains are all...
The current law http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1992/901/article/2/made
Glad I could help @edzbird . I frequently point clients to this video as it is so good (in my opinion that is ;):))
Hi @Teresa999 if you want a book to assist with training basics i.e. sit/down/stay/loose lead or heel walking etc it has to Jean Donaldson Train...
As others have said @Priya71 you can not reinforce fear but picking a puppy up and comforting could give the signal that your puppy is right to be...
Hi @Me and my dog there is a lovely video on You Tube by the fantastic Nando Brown to help with training the hand touch. [MEDIA] I hope it helps
Only if you don't build your distance/duration slowly - but it's up to each individual to decide what works for them and their dog on walks. I've...
Oh and one other thought, when going to a new environment be prepared for your recall to fail initially because of all the new distractions. I...
Absolutely reward him for coming to you. I reward for recall or an unasked for checkin. The foundations you lay now will pay dividends when...
@NewLabMommy that's good news. I know the trainer has been recommended by Lab Rescue but please check that they use only positive...
Practice calling him to you (preferably somewhere secure so he can't run off) when he comes hold his collar and then treat him. Do this everytime...
Had you made the trainer aware of what 'new things' you wanted to learn? Discussed what behaviours you were happy with and what you needed/wanted...
