WAs puppy actually separated from Mum and siblings at 5 weeks? Or is it just that she was eating solid food and no longer nursing? If the former...
That was a busy day. Vacation in the U,K. ? Oban got his rabies yesterday, after being delayed for several months due to his medical exemption....
INteresting article. OUr first dog as a married couple was a rescue English Springer Spaniel. Purebred, field bred, registered, gun trained,...
WEll I'm the same, no idea on the water and drinking. Another idea for the snatching though. I find sometimes holding the treat completely...
I have heard of colour related differences in temperament, and it can certainly be *true, but I've not heard that particular one. In a population...
LOL, In my experience the question should be, "When does the owner clue in to the subtle signals their puppy needs to go outside?" :) REally, I...
We didn't have a coat either, just rubbed down thoroughly and, same as MaccieD, found by the time other therapy after the pool was over he was...
Leslie McDevitt's book, "Control Unleashed" might help you with this, though I sill say it's nice to understand the underlying reason. The Look...
Just thought to say, at not yet 5 months old Dexter is likely NOT hormonal. At least not what I think is meant by that for a male dog. He will...
http://thebark.com/content/paraphimosis In the link is the sugar remedy I've read about a couple of times. Very strange. No experience with...
Can you explain more? Does it happen off leash and on leash? Does he go stiff? Does he stare at the other dog? Is the other dog male, female,...
Have you heard of this? Oban and I finished the assessment games this afternoon, he's a Renaissance Dog....
Yes, agree, it's most likely play, but inappropriate play. Some things I've tried are: a chain leash which is less friendly to dog's mouth.. At...
I agree humping likely is not a phase they will grow out of. As you observe it seems to be play and some, male, female, intact or not, will do...
LOL, our breeder said this too, NO stairs till six months old. Taking this absolutely literally, as I am wont to do, I carried puppy up and down...
How old is Dexter? From your OP I tried to figure how much time per day he spends in the crate but could not figure it out. You could examine...
I can see for myself how condition does affect weight. Oban is now the same weight as when we were working towards some field titles. 67 pounds...
JulieT, It's confusing here too, with our Canadian and the U.S. standards giving different weights for dogs, the same weight for bitches but both...
WE used a stick for distance and some place work. Sit dog behind stick. AGain how many times you decide. Walk a bit away, ask for sit. Many if...
Your title uses LIE DOWN. Are you using both words? I have always been told to try to use single syllable one word commands. So just DOWN. I'm...
