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Jen - using dogs other than your own is an advantage and something IMO to make the most of. You can always take what you've learnt and apply it to your own dog any time. Grabbing the opportunity to gain experience with different dogs is invaluable. Oh yeah I completely agree it was really awesome Got a springer spaniel, golden retriever, cavalier. All different training levels. I just felt bad about my dog sitting in a crate for most of the day because we where told to bring them. did you get joe?? Joe??

Jen - using dogs other than your own is an advantage and something IMO to make the most of. You can always take what you've learnt and apply it to your own dog any time. Grabbing the opportunity to gain experience with different dogs is invaluable. Oh yeah I completely agree it was really awesome Got a springer spaniel, golden retriever, cavalier. All different training levels. I just felt bad about my dog sitting in a crate for most of the day because we where told to bring them.

I dont know about the K9 force method but one method I know is, basically, whatever the direction the dog trys to pull, quickly spin and walk the other way. So if they pull forward, turn around and go back. If they veer to the left, turn and go to the right. Make sure that you dont slow down for the dog or speed up for them. They go at Your speed. Every dog is trainable ! Another really fantastic trainer is Steve Austin or his wife Vicki. http://www.petresortsaustralia.com/

I've just done my first block in Vic and people who did bring their own dogs were able to use them everyday I wish I brought my dog will be for the next block ! Had a fantastic week by the way ! my head is still buzzing with all that info I just did my first block in sydney. Sadly we didnt really get to use our own dogs Really interesting stuff anyway

I would take him to the vet. Just to make sure. At 11 weeks old my puppy was taken to the loo before bed, about 12, then taken out 7am, No accidents the Entire time.

I've never used a E-collar, but I've seen them used correctly and think that they, like everything else, are merely a tool that can be used correctly or badly. People shouldnt just say something is Horrible and Nasty because they dont understand it. The way flip was talking sound very much like hes parroting Cesar Milan to me.. "Being calm and adsertive" <--- (assertive) "calm submissive behavour" (behaviour) "I did see training with shock collars to train dogs to keep away from snakes, and majority of the time the dog only had to be shocked once and the dog on its next test stayed well clear of the snake." A episode of the Dog Whisperer "you dont punish dogs, you should discipline them" also what cesar milan says. Somewhat I would be very worried about a vet saying what training tool should be used on any dog. My vet personally, I would trust to tell me the correct information. However I've heard from various friends and experienced myself some very weird opinions from vet on training or dog behaviour. Example. The dog was humping other dogs constantly, and her leg aswell. She asked her vet what could be done. His response "He humping fot sex and because its spring. So there is no way you could ever stop it" A wonderful vet doesnt make a good trainer, a great trainer doesnt make a good Behaviourist. and a great behaviourist doesn't make any of them above.

I STILL havent got my books

Well in my opinion, there is no "sudden" anything with dogs. Theres always reasoning behind why they do what they do. The problem is they talk in a way that most people dont understand. Body movements, tilt of the ears, look in the eyes. So when your thinking that shes fine, someone who understands their "language" better would say, well actually shes being very dominant or she being very fearful you just cant see it. Like the GSD who "all of a sudden" went ballistic. Could be that hes a bit dominant, and maybe your girl tried to say, "hey, im the boss now" so he was telling her, no freakin way! Also "genetics" cant make a dog aggressive, thats complete crap. Depending on their parents they can be more submissive or dominant, more inclined to be around people, or more one person only dogs. But not fearful or aggressive. Thats like saying just because your dad was a big mean bully who beat people up for fun, means that your going to be one. I would say, call a behaviourist to help you out. Its pretty hard to asertain why shes doing what shes doing from what you've said. Maybe some books and dvds on dog behaviour would help you out too, so you can better understand what shes saying (stanley corin calls it "doggish" the doggy language, hehe) There are 2 shows I know of that give you training help to, The Dog Listener. Wth Jan Fennel. She's very hands off, more gentle, so the dog learn for himself (or herself!) Or the Dog Whisperer, with cesar milan, Hes very tough, addressing the situation directly head on.

I havent got my books yet! Im so sad Hopefully it'll be here SOON! Distance learning FTW

:D They're so weird sometimes arent they. Rover went up stairs and came down carrying a 1.5kg weight in his mouth Strong And strange!

hes about 7 months old.

whats the best way to train my puppy to stay on his matt. I want to take him with me to friends houses, but I wont be able to unless he'll stay on his matt when told. He stays, but then when you walk off, or after about 2 minutes he gets up and walks off.

Everything that everyones said is good advice. Also, if you dont feel comfortable with dealing with it on your own, bringing in a good behaviourist to explain everything is always a good choice.

Haha very good Rover loves peanut butter. He doesnt care about having his nails cut, Im the one whos squeamish about it

its happened before And after hes already done a wee. inside without any dogs around. I wouldnt notice outside, because inside I see the drops on the floor. hes not in any pain at all.

rover is just over 6 months old. He got desexed not too long ago. and recently Ive noticed that he'll "leak" wee. or atleast I think its wee. He's always been very good about going out to do his buisness. Recently though, he'll just be walking along and wee will come out in little drops and he doesnt even seem to know! Does anyone know what this is???

the dog can "count"? I wonder what would happen if you told her to pick one you hadn't touched so your scent wasnt on it. :rolleyes:

I would see a behaviorist soon. I would say that its not due to him being desexed but is related to your behaviour towards Bam. I can give you my more indepth opinion if you would like. Or send you the name of a behaviourist, depending on where you live

Just wondering if bones are bad for a 6 month old labradors teeth

I have a 6 month old lab, Ive done basic training on my own with him (sit, down, stay, come)and some tricks (shake (left and right) and roll over(ish )) but I want to go and maybe do some classes. Have some fun! Maybe learn a bit more about training. Meet some new people. :rolleyes: Anyone recommend some good classes in sydney? I live on the northern beaches.

Took rover to the vet to get desexed, 20kilo 6 month old labrador. $298 for desexing! Is this the same everywhere!? I just, wow, I had no idea it was so expensive!

I get lamb cutoff's for rover, then freeze them. $4. Also go to the butcher and ask if they have any bones. I got marrow bones for rover and had the butcher cut them in half. No chance of swallowing anything bad, rover just chews and enjoooys

Yeah the dandruff was there before desexing.

Rover, 6 month old male labrador. got desexed on monday. Usually i take him for a walk then a romp in the local dog park. I dont know how this will effect his stitches though. help anyone? Also, he has dandruff. Why would that be? And how could I get rid of it.

The growling could either be a Play growl, (as in, chase me! play with me!) Or it could be a possesive growl. ( as in, im warning you this toy is mine so leave it alone) Which is not good behaviour. A good training technique is to get some treats that smell (cheese works for me). Then give him a favourite toy. (Possibly put him on a lead if you think hes going to run off) soon as he starts chewing/playing with the toy. Wave the treat around infront of his nose to get his attention. Say, leave it (or whatever command you want), as soon as he drops the toy for the treat, good boy, give treat. take toy. and repeat. Practice it as part of your normal training routine. (I did it with my 6 month old lab, when we first gave him a chicken wing he tried to swallow the WHOLE thing in one go. So learning to spit out whatever was in his mouth was definetly needed ) Snappy when? When your just petting him, or when playing? Or just chewing on you in general? (Hes very pretty btw :D I love the spaniel ears!)