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we have had a similar problem we live next to a lane way that travels between two streets and many of the young school kids come and tease the dogs by hitting the fence with sticks and screaming, some time before we moved to the house people have jumped the fence to go swimming in the pool so we have "guard dog signs" situated on the fences like yours to deter children and adults who put there hands over the fence because the dogs can just peep over it they decide to pat them, my dogs are very affectionate (would lick a fly) but they look scary i mean if i saw a scary looking dog it would be enough to deter me from sticking my hand over a colour bond fence where i cant see what they are like let alone go near one. parents should deffinately educate there kids about dogs

oh shes only a baby hahaha she will learn just by pushing her off when you dont want her jumping will help good luck

hi guys im in the pickle of trying to find a dog kibble that has no fillers by products and corn in the nsw area cheap but nutritional i would love to get Orijen but i think thats only in the states atm my two kelpies are on pro plan sensitive skin and stomach most of the time main ingredient salmon but bamm bam $133 for 15 kgs the ingredients look pretty good compared to what is available no crap in them just a little bit suspect on what these fish are fed that is then going into my dog :S but i have noticed the difference between raw and kibble. my dogs have been kibbled majority but when we have switched to raw B.A.R.F. diet i have seem vast improvements in weight and coat and the consistancy of their poop sorry had to say it seems to be better for my dogs but money isnt freely flying here its about $20 for 6 patties which last 3 days with my dogs one morning and one night so unless i make my own im sticking with kibble but if you notice your dogs coat is down adding xtra virgin olive oil to your dogs meal or an egg shell or even flax seed oil is very good for the coat i have seen eagle pack is it and then the natural something but i have a small feeling these have corn or fillers in them ? which is why i dont by science diet full of corn

yes the breeder should lead you in the right path providing the owner is able to afford and follow the requirements of large breed dogs but if they choose to go a different path of kibbles (dry food) make sure you read the first 5 ingredients try to avoid corn, fillers and by-products much as possible no nutritional value in them but corn is just hard for dogs to digest. this is why alot of people go to natural raw diets as they know what's in the patties or food contains. being mostly natural supplements like meats starch and veggies.

Yes, people need to realise that breeding has a huge effect on temperament. Whether we are talking about natural tendencies being heightened in some breeds, or faults due to careless breeding in any sort of dog. The handler has a responsibility to manage the dog to prevent it causing harm, but the problem may not be their fault at all. i totally agree breeding is apart of it most deffinately an example is my boy, but because i didnt know how to handle his aggression is got worse then what it could have been. stupid mistake on my part for not going with a dog breeder where the pedigree was known dont get me wrong there can be many lovely dogs x breeds etc out there but i just have to look at my other dog from pedigree lines to see that i should have gone with the same line as she has a lovely temp im not saying its there fault they are aggressive no way but its because we dont stop it or know how to handle them its our fault yes we can try thats the best we can do, if someone knows how to stop DA do share (i would love the dog whisperer to come and resolve my problem) but dont take my hands down as every dog handler, im saying we could stop if we knew how and sometimes we make the dogs more aggressive by our behaviour

sorry but i think you have it all wrong ! We have to understand that there are many different types of dog aggression, your dog must be dog aggressive if he has a go at another dog for showing dominance i can say the same about my boy, any dominant dog he will have a snap at thats "dog aggression" he is happy to sniff aswell and ignore others. but im sure you wouldnt want your dog to miss out on outings no animal deserves to miss out on leash free runs at all. yes you can do other things like structured walks, backyard games, walking on lead but if you have the opportunity of an area that isnt occupied by other dogs and is fenced off i believe they have every right too have a run offlead but must have constant suppervision. my dog is an great obedient dog at home and in the trials in no words is he perfect but i do believe he deserves some freedom but it must be controlled it isnt the dogs fault either that they are dog aggressive its ours the handlers hands down.

hi guys, i know people who have a dog that sleeps inside and at night she is allowed on the lounge to sleep but only when her sheet is on other wise during the day a mat is allowcated for her to lie on and not the carpet. target training is great teaching the dog to get on his mat or bed is an ideal way to have a stress free time while watching tv/eating at the dinner table/ in the kitchen. your dog should deffinatley know if he is or isnt allowed on the lounge other wise he just doesnt understand that he is sometimes but isnt other times get him is own lounge in a sense a soft bed next to the lounge you can still pat him that way. teach him that the bed means pats and affection and the lounge is a no go zone, it doenst have to be verbal if you find him on the lounge when you didnt say he could then walk straight up to him grab his collar (no need to speak just do) just re- direct him to his bed then pat him consistancy is your key but target training is a fun exercise for him to learn a mat placed near the kitchen he can still see you and hear but isnt in your way and you dont have to constantly tell him to bugger off haha, if he gets off his matt grab him and place him back on his matt, he will learn even if it takes 20 times

hi there, does your dog jump on you at home when you get up in the morning or when your come home from work and enter the doorway and do you pat and cuddle her when she does this ? if this is the case you are influencing her to understand jumping means cuddles one way you can correct the behaviour is when you do wake up or come home in the mornings no look, no touch, no speak.... ignore her completely if your on the lounge and she jumps at you, use you fingers and give her a firm touch at her neck and say shh and push her off you when she is calm she gets patted and cuddled in a clam way she must perform the calm required behaviour to get attention. as for your park situation a bit more difficult, the park, beach, river etc should be the treat for your dogs after a walk. saying this the behaviour will be alot different when she is tired, a lot of people take there dog to the park for off lead time to give them a run but intitially is cos we are a bit lazy, give her a good walk 30-45 minutes before you let her go off lead and she is only let offlead when she is calm... letting her off when she is excited reinforces the unwanted behaviour, but you will initially see,when people come over same rules apply (NO look, NO touch, No speak) until the they see she is calm then they can pat your dog if she is jumping up at them tell you can tell them the touch and shh exercise to discorage the unwanted behaviour consistancy and exercise will be your best friend for a couple of week

hi there trying to find out some more info first, say you just halted from heeling he automatically sits beside you waiting for further comand/footwork, if you were to stay there (beside on right side of him) for 5-10 without giving any commands or movement does he laydown ?? if not you probably just need to work on your stays i would deffinatley go back to basics and repitition. he knows the exercise he is probably being lazy and seeing what he can get away with, keep your sessions very short and always finish in a exercise he can do great or altinate your treats or reward system maybe a toy or tug might influence him better? after you halt give the command strong and firm and tell him stay dont move just stay right beside him heel position. Have your leash lose enough that it has a small loop but short enough that you can correct straight away, if he is to break correcting him straight away staying calm without using tone or saying ahh nooo cos your are transfuring your frustration. pull him up by the leash until his body is back in the sit dont speak he is still on the same command STAY if he is to chuck a wobbly when you use the lead to correct reach over with both hands GENTLEY grab his fur around his neck/jaw area pull him up this isnt being harsh his own mum would grab them but there neck to correct them with out saying anything calmly place him in the sit if he does it again with the next few second grab him again slightly pulling his body higher and placing it in the sit position again this is your dog protesting if he does it again and dont let him get away with it because he knows he can get away with it if he doesnt move after the first time wait untill he is calm them throw a ball or play tug this is his reward for staying. NEXT step: rocking motion then pivoting directly infront of his nose your dog must master the basics before your move on, tell him to stay in sit, right leg comes foward and rock back and forth but you must be able to reward him after your first rocking motion then you can build on distance and time he soon realises he reward is tug-o-war when he does the right thing if he breaks back to basics and no reward or interaction just firm handling hope this works some dogs respond different to each particualar type of training ie conventional and motivational