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I LOVE that ad ......Oh..is it for jeep? I had no idea .......

I think if you are concerned about escalating problems.. you need a 1: 1 session with a good recommended trainer or behaviourist , like K9 pro , or maybe someone on D O L has used someone in your area?

.... ;) two of the most aggressive dogs I have know have shown no really noticeable things like salivating a lot ..they just come in like a missile.

Don't go there much now ...have started a smugmug page instead....

i would ask another opinion. Unfortunately, it may be that ,at his age , his body is wearing down ....and his muscle tone has changed ..or there may well be another cause.

:( that looks really uncomfortable and upsetting . I hope you can find out what's causing it. poor boy.

Why would you carry a camera 'naked' on your back? (I do, but in a back pack )

Hmmm I thought I posted in this thread...... odd... have a read HERE lots of results when I did a search on D O L . I hope some of them are of help :)

Sounds a good spot to stay away from at certain times! It's not worth the risk ..either a physical one, or Zeus feeling that one day, he may have be pro-active

Just treat it all very matter-of-fact .NO special treatment in the days leading up .. no extra hugs , etc on the day . leave her with your scent on bedding etc. Sit on her bedding for a couple of nights while watching TV :) make sure the same food/treats are sent with her .. and DON"T start getting anxious :p

Awww.. such a much loved , smiley girl . So Sorry, baifra .

staffyluv, it's a bit like kids ... they can run & play at a friend's place, and come home hyped. :) :) Set them homework, or get them to follow instruction in a structured sport/activity..and they will flop afterwards. All long runs do is make the dog fitter and want more!! I agree with kavik. 10 minutes is TONS at a time ..no more . does he have a sandpit?

Looking forward to seeing more pics! I think it's time you joined FLICKR!! There is some good info on cropping HERE , at DPS.

You know what? I wouldn't be going to the dog park. Simple. Lots of LONGish walks , dependent on age/fitness with a few minutes training here & there along the way . NO sniffing/peeing unless he has your permission ..and a couple of breaks, where you sit on a bench /wall, and give him a couple of minutes adoration .... 2 or 3 short sharp sessions of manners education in your yard each day ..with lots of calm and honest praise for good work . make everything you say to him a chance for him to earn a reward ..don't have meaningless 'conversations' .he needs to learn that your voice = something worth listening for, not just background noise . ;) Our dogs usually only get spoken to when asked to do something, or when being praised ... so they listen attentively .:) There are lots of such occasions every day ! Do you do N I L I F ? LINK

:) happy dogs !

to some, they are , and to others they are still 'possessions' and valued .Recently I lost my old chookie mate of around 12 years. She was very much part of the family . When my PET duck was killed by next door's dog , I was devastated....Frances Duck had been my companion for quite a few years .....

and don't 'give in' ;)

From what I've seen, sniffer dogs etc are absolutely toy/ball crazy!! that becomes their 'raison d'etre' and , as they ONLY get it after 'working' it keeps a high value and is an almost failproof way of getting co operation.

A Happy Worker!

What is the body language when barking? Any video/photos/description.That may well decide which way you need to go re: working at the problem.

Your study then is confusing ..if the dogs are not used to being handled/treated ...

yes, you would possibly had other suggestions if you had stated the pup is in an apartment ! My suggestion would be a dog toilet using artificial turf...same 'feel' as grass, and may trigger a toilet respons.

marine carpet is wonderful stuff ! Doesn't disintegrate..is good for little feet/legs , easily hosed/and dries fast :)

:) Puppies sleep in dirt/on grass/on cool paving ..... enjoy it .

No surprise there ;) If I rigged up something whereby , at random intervals , you had your hair pulled , and I offered you a treat ... I would presume you also would not have the same happy, expectant look that you would have if I had called you by name , or used a clicker . Presumably there are all sorts of legalities/considerations with doing 'informal' and un sanctioned experiments at a premises not your own, and using subjects (dogs) who are also not your own. My advice? Don't go ahead. Clients who have dogs at that kennel may not be amused if their dog responds in a previously unseen manner to an e collar after your 'experiment' , or if a dog is adversely affected ! How do you explain it to the owners?