Re: Some nice indoor puppy games I agree, training tricks is fun....and also it can be a useful time to work on sit/stay and down/stay.....I tend...
Re: A strong-willed, little madam! My time out protocol is a lot like Maisie's - she gets a warning and an opportunity to chose to behave...and...
Re: D-day Glad Chepi is on the mend....what a lovely mom you are to give up the duvet!!!! :-* Sorry about the vet experiences >:( Bella stays...
Re: Crate location ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Welcome from me and my chocolate girl Bella - we're in Idaho - a distinct minority in this crowd! ;) ;)
Re: Bella's mini break... {{{{HUGS}}}}} being away from our lab-loves is hard...but it will be good for both of you! Just be prepared for a...
Re: A strong-willed, little madam! You sound tired and exhausted...as any lab parent does from time to time!!! ;D ;D You need to intercept any...
Re: What time does your lab wake up in the morning? Bella is starting to learn that our schedules change on the weekend - and that sleeping in...
Re: Bud's Story (an ongoing diary) Hi Bud! Sorry I've been away for a few days...my mommy hasn't had time to let me write to you...something...
Re: D-day How's sweet Chepi been today??? I hope you both got some rest last night...and that she is starting to feel more like her regular self!
Re: Another cut foot poor Miss Penny....sounds like she needs to toughen up her paws a bit - build up callouses if you will. With it being that...
Re: Puppy of his lead I think you have to establish a level of safety and comfort for both you and the pup. Work on your recall in controlled and...
Re: End of my tether! You hit the nail on the head...in all their training, it's up to us to set them up for success - ensuring they are given...
Re: When training the husband is harder than training the dog ;D ;D ;D ;D I'm so glad I'm not alone it this....and sorry to the well behaved...
Re: Good times with Alfie! And some Pictures to show it! ;D ;D Adorable Alfie!!! Sounds like things are going well for you!!!
Re: End of my tether! Have you tried a bell on your door? It works wonders as they associate the bell with every time the door opens...it's a...
Re: Cracked tooth plus possible spay Hope it all goes well and you can spend an extra couple days with Maisie....you'll both feel better for it....
Re: End of my tether! ;D ;D ;D gotta love a determined lab! ;D ;D ;D
Disclaimer: I love my husband of 20 years dearly....and he loves our dogs to distraction....BUT.... ::) ::) ::) So 90% of the training of Bella...
Re: Farm dogs...geez ;D ;D ;D Well played Harley! ;D ;D ;D Yeah....he keeps thinking that since we got her to "replace" Izzy after she...
Re: when to switch to adult food The general thinking is puppy food through 6 months at least, and then transition to an adult food...but as...
