Thanks for the additional observation @WillowA. Jo's advice is still sound. You want your dog not to be fearful of the less than friendly dogs....
I understand the idea of mis-matches in the genetic code. But wouldn't this reveal itself at birth. Missyred said the colour change is occurring now.
Hi @Sheila welcome to the forum. And don't worry about posting here--we are a friendly lot. I'm not sure how to answer your query. Do you mean...
Hi @WillowA So if she can see the barking dog, she is okay--not agitated? Part of the problem here is trying to work out what is being...
Hi @Istvan I would try the LAT protocol. There is an entire page on LAT (look at that) training on this site. There is an excellent video on how...
Hi @Andrea0408 It will be exceedingly hard not to worry after the experience with your other puppy. If you can, put it behind you, and enjoy...
I am not clear about the description of the problem. Is it the skin or the hair that is darkening? Is it dead hair form the dog's undercoat? It's...
Hi @Saffy/isla What you describe is normal. When you move out of familar environmrnt the distractions increase in intensity. You have to...
You might find reading Fenzi and Jones's book on Focus and Engage to be useful. Gives lots of insight into getting your dog to concentrate on you....
Hi @John424242 From your description it sounds as if it is either 1. FRAP aka zoomies Please read the following...
Hi @CHon Good question. The risk-averse person would not let him on the ground until after the second vaccination takes hold. The virus could...
Hi @Kasey Jones One rule I was taught is that for every 4 weeks of age one can expect the puppy to have the ability to hold its bladder for 1...
Hi @Helen 2 Welcome to the forum. There is section on separation anxiety and crate training in the following link....
Hi @New to Labradores Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about the problem. Can I ask why he only wants to work with Maggie? And where are...
For a moment I thought your incomplete sentence was a manifestation of sleep deprivation. ;) Okay. Reluctance means you still have to do more...
Well at least your puppy will learn a reliable stay. So we need a way of keeping the cat awake during the day, and the problem would be quickly...
Great news. But please solve the mystery: An explanation for the behaviour. Or is it one life's little mysteries?
Instrumental conditioning works on children too.
Hi @carolyn04 Awkward problem. Does the cat behave so during the day? If so train the puppy to stay in a down when the cat meows. How? Teach...
Hi @Supermom I don't think it's separation anxiety. Is the puppy comfortable to stay in the crate during the day, when you are in a completely...
