I have decided to go with Ricky Tic's Above and Beyond - call name Valor. I really like the sound of it. We are hoping to make the trip out to...
In my opinion the dog needs more socialization. I would start taking him walks so he sees different people. I would not let others pet him but I...
I have numerous puppies as I have done rescue work for over 30yrs. The last 6 pups I have had that I still own I have never had any problems with...
I did something kind of silly I agreed to buy a pup from the same litter my sister is getting her new pup from. I am excited and nervous and...
Sounds to me like you have a fear of dogs which is making this seem like it is so much worse than it really is. I think Luna is seeking attention...
Last weekend I took Valkyrie to his first dock dog competition. We had a blast. We did two wave of Big Air. It goes by distance so he took 3rd...
Do you have any friends with dogs that love to swim? I bet if your pup saw others dogs playing and having fun in the water he would start to go in...
Sometime at that 5-6months the pup go through a fear stage. I would still take him out and about but let him decide who he greets. I would talk to...
There is no way I would choose a pup at 3wks. You can not tell anything at that age. Since you are only 2hrs away you should make it appoint of...
First off you need to be consistent. Everyone in the family has to train the same way. For me I use "no bite" and I offer a toy or chew bone that...
I have done rescue work for over 30yrs a lot of the throw away dogs I have brought into my life have had health issues I have lost some pretty...
I have a mini van and all of my dogs jump in and out of the car by themselves. I only pick them up and put them in or out when they are babies....
Thank you all yes it was quite the blow. I look at his sweet face and wonder how long we have together. With Valkyrie and his heart and my boxer...
The vet said I needed to take him to University of MN Vet college to have tests done I just don't have that kind of money it could run into the...
My beautiful 2yr male Valkyrie has a sever health issue. I took him in this week for OFA's only to discover he has a severely enlarged heart. The...
I am working on this with my boy Legend. He drops the bumper too. I started saying "good hold as he was coming to me after a retrieve. That is...
Yes it is hard to transition but if you go out enough in public and work on it it will get easier. I tell all my students to head to parking lots...
I live in northern MN Legend 11mos started going in the water here 2wks ago. Yes it is cold but he loves it. No problems with his tail. Last fall...
This is something I work on in my dog training class. It is not easy to get your dog to walk past other dogs. but if you can do it in a controlled...
ou will need to work with separately that is a must. Training litter mates is hard doable but hard you have to patience. I would start by teaching...