Sue - My dogs shiver when they're cold, just like humans. They tremble (shiver) when they're scared or anxious (well, Greta did, when we first got her). They...
Marisa - I have the same problem with Greta. We've had her 8 1/2 years (she'll be 10 years old in September), and I've never seen her play. I have given this...
Yes Jackie, This is indeed a wonderful gesture. It gives a strength to our mind and reminds us that there are people around us who love and care for us Joita ...
Just a few corrections to my post... Were you read "she leaves in our backyard", you should read "she lives in our backyard"... Thanks, 2009/1/31 Marisa Simão...
Some dogs are naturally aloof and in a sense independent. They could care less about human affection and don't need it. Sometimes as a pup they never had...
Hi Marisa I have a suggestion, Please read through my story with Dango. I feel you yearning for a connection with your dog and I can identify with it....
If he's just carrying the lead and not trying to bite it or control it, try giving him something to carry in his mouth. Ball, toy etc. or put an empty backpack...
CJ~ Martial arts champion, Cesar?? When was this? I can see it though... I loved how he got there to the "love a bull" acreage thinking he was going to work...
Hi CJ ~ I found this quite interesting (as did Cesar) that she works with Pit Bulls but...has trouble with a Chihuahua. During the entire episode I had Gus &...
Hello, I would have a get to together with the neighbors and see how they felt about you guys going in on the cost of a fence that divides your property and...
I'm sure you'll prove to be an asset to the group.Looking forward to share your insight and experience. This group is a home to me and the group members are my...
Julie, The coat must have the smell of your dog on it. The smell of some other dog could have an effect on the dog. It may have increased his sense of security...
When reading your post...I am a psych major and Mary Ainsworth's attachment theories came to mind. Human psychology however, but does seem to apply with the...
Hi Everyone ~ We, my shelter, has a part in our adoption contract that states ~ Are you willing to give at least 2 weeks adjustment period? And that is ...
Hi Gaye, Thanks for the suggestions ! I forgot to add that he is neutered AND that sometimes he is trying to control the leash.Other times, he does just seem ...
Here where i live, in California, we have 3 designated dog parks. one of them i don't like b/c the owners tend to stand around drinking their coffee & not...
Hi again! Thank you all for your kind replies. Well I'm happy to know this is not a problem of our family behaviour or of our leadership... And the problem is...
Most often when I adopt a dog out, I make it clear what is necessary to keep the dog balanced and calm. I also always tell them to contact me if they have...
As some of you who have been here a long time know my story about Shirley my boxer/pitt mix, that she barked lunged at dogs from day 1, even tho i found DW...
Hi Gaye This is VERY interesting about Aloof Dogs ... Eddie is like this and I always wondered why!! With him it was not much wagging until AFTER he was ...
I hope this doesn't put a bad PL light on me, but i'm feeling rather lite & free, so i'll share what bad PL's we are as far as food is concerned ( may regret...
I have a short leg jack russell that is 5 1/2 months old. He loves people and children but has not been socialized with dogs. My mistake..I am new to dogs...
sorry i'm writing more, but i think i should also say, about our dogs not grabing food w/o permission, that when they were puppies, or as with Susie who was an...
I was pleasantly surprised that the photo I entered in the dog of the month
contest at Le Bone Appetit has made the finals. It is of my sweet Teckel, and if...
I got a mini daschund two weeks ago. He is now 10 weeks old. I have switched him from the crappy Purina puppy chow they had him on, to Iams Puppy Food. Well,...
Thanks Terry I first saw this on DWS,Season 2, Episode 9: where Cesar Was dealing with Wendell's Aggression.. When CM brought back Wendell after rehab from DPC...
Hi all, as you know since November I have been working with my dog to help him overcome his firework fear. Up till now it has always been done on the lead, but...
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