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Re: Recall question What julie said PLUS you need to get rid of the 30% right now, or you are going to poison that whistle cue. Make sure that...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? As an aside, this is one of the great benefits of science based training. The process can be applied to any dog...
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Re: First thing to teach your puppy 2 do ??? Hi there, and welcome to the forum I would start with 1. Outdoors in the open: 'run to me' - get...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? That is really great :) Benson sounds like a natural! How much 'proofing' is needed to get a dog to retrieve in...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? I’m not sure what the answer is. And I don’t want you to feel that I am criticizing you for starting this thread...
Re: Instructions for whipit Excellent - I like Kay's books, but not read this one. And I would definitely like to hear and read more about the...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? I think Kay's answer to Jan makes it a bit clearer - that it isn't a group for novices, it is a group for those...
Re: What Age Can I Give My Pup A Raw Marrowbone? Unfortunately vets see quite a lot of fractured teeth in dogs that have had access to...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? Should probably add, in answer to the title of this thread - yes, dogs do generalise badly. We can dissect it into...
Re: Do dogs generalise badly? Exactly what Rachael said. I love behavioural science, but I think a lot of these kind of discussions are...
Re: When will Chepi get better? Glad she's feeling better Jane :)
Re: Hello everyone, i am new :)! Hi Daniel and welcome to the forum! Thank you for sharing your lovely photos with us :)
Re: Ziggy is back! How lovely! So pleased for you and your handsome boy :)
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Re: middle aged lab acting out Hi there, and welcome to the forum :) It is infuriating when an adult dog starts a new (and unwanted behaviour)...
Re: Important information on dominance Yes, absolutely. All dogs should be well-mannered, for safety reasons, and to ensure that they are...