There is no point in saying no. It doesn't mean anything in terms of practical behaviour. It always better to tell a dog what you want. No is too...
Hi @Rachel S You have turned recall on the green into an exciting game of chase. It provides hours of fun, literally. She thinks it's a game....
Hi @Caro A Don't tell her off. You do not wish to weaken your recall. A sensitive dog will view your tirade as an aversive. Second,...
Hi @Sigurd I would get into the habit of finishing off each and every exercise with a release cue. Once she hears that she knows she can get up...
Hi @sigard a bit early for rebel without a cause. I think she ran wild while at the kennel and is now determining whether she can do so at home....
Hi @Claire Shipley The puppy should not be mouthing you. Redirect the dog's mouth onto the tug toy. Play tug with the dog. Initiate the tug game...
Hi @astyers Sorry to hear about your medical issues. Your dog is confused. All the patterns he had learnt have changed. But he doesn't know what...
Hi @Clare Sexton buy one that has a ring at the front as well as the rear for attaching the lead. If it chanes your dog's gait don't buy it. See...
Hi @Emma and Arlo Here's an entry from RSPCA Australia re introduction of a puppy to a cat, which expands on Jo's entry.. It is important to be...
Hi @Mablab I don't think he is aggressive. Just taking a while to mature. Some Labs are immature for quite a while. I would continue with the...
Hi @Marley ❤ Without seeing the behaviour in question, I can think of two possible explanations: 1. You are inadvertently reinforcing the air...
Hi @Skye It may be the case that the kibble you are feeding him has a lot of filler in it. Has he been regularly wormed?
Hi @Jordan Maides Welcome as a participant. It's hard to tell what is going on. When she is on the grass her gait is vastly different from how...
I would find another trainer. One would have expected some progress in two months. You have doubts about her. I think you are absolutely correct....
Hi @Adamf strenuous exercise is hard to define. The rough rule is 5 minutes for each month of life while the dog is growing. You can do more when...
Okay @Reva thanks for the detailed responses. It's very clear. And Im sure we are all getting a better picture of your plight Three more...
Okay @Reva. Yes you can teach an old dog new tricks. It just takes a little longer. But your dog is young. Have you had a vet check your dog for...
Hi Reva Welcome to the forum. Quite a number of issues going on here. I'm sorry to hear about your situation. I think you need a dog trainer to...
Yes. It's the bridge between you and your dog I would not run for any distance until your dog is at least one year old. The way to do this is to...
Hi @Bud Light/Dilly Dilly Yeah the clicker is fine. I don't use one because I like to say Yeeeessssss when my dog does something brilliantly....
