Good suggestion. The motive can be perhaps accessed by answering the question: What is the payoff to the dog? If you can explain the motivation,...
Hi @Ronnie I realise you're reluctant but I would take her to the vet. It has been my experience that paws are very difficult to heal properly...
Hi @leemyka Never hand feed your dog. Otherwise you will probably end up doing such full time. One exception. If your dog is ill. Since you say...
Hi @Thunder* You might trying constructing a raised area similar to the dimensions of your vet's scales. Use shaping. Get the dog to stand/sit...
Thanks @5labs for the clarification of terms.
I don't mind the questions. I recommend you find a good positive reinforcement obedience class. When your dog knows what she should do when faced...
Hi @Madone The kibble is, of course, very dry and the dog needs the water because it does not get any from the food. I let my dog have access to...
The size depends on the height of your dog, not the weight. The dog should be able to fully stand up and turn around. If you are not sure take...
Hmmm. @WillowA . Thanks for the link. I am assuming that with chewing bits will be ingested by the dog. Is the synthetic material safe?
Hi @Kara Opel Good. I would do it differently. I would not let her get a bit crazy before putting her behind the gate. I don't want to reinforce...
Give your sit stay or drop stay cue while the tail gate is still closed. If the dog gets up, just close the gate rather than continuing with the...
The danger of real wood is that it can splinter in the dog's mouth; If the dog stumbles while carrying the stick, then the stick can pierce the...
Could you please supply a reference for the claim there is a second phase period? I am aware of only one reference to a second fear period, a...
I agree with @LaM. You @Bodhi's Mom and your dog are early risers and there are no issues with that. If you later change your habits, then with a...
Hi @Jenem Is there a possibility you dog is lactose intolerant. Fruit should be no more than 10% of his diet. I wonder whether you are...
Maybe I missed something? Use the food you allocate to her for free to instead rewarding her for following your cues. With such a strong food...
Hi @ana_charlie Sorry to read about your problems. You must make sure that all of the urine is cleared up with an enzyme cleaner. Otherwise the...
Hi @Phyllis The following link might be of interest to you....
Hi @Andrew Hemsley I would be inclined to do a number of things. Try LAT training https://thelabradorforum.com/threads/look-at-that.22184/ to...
Hi @LesC 1 and 3. Yes the section on transitioning from long line to no lead in the face of distractions. I have a Swiss Shepherd Dog in my...
