Dog Training
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Dog Training
Asked by L.Z. from Dallas
on September 27, 2006
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I was wondering if anybody knew of a place around here that was like a "boot camp" for dogs. We have a great dog that needs a quite a bit of training (he is a very exc...
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- We took both our 75 lb labs to MelloDee Middleton at GermelHaus She has trained search and rescue dogs. She is wonderful. Our 'girls' love her. She is in Princeton...
- The thing about dog training is that if you don't learn the commands and use the same training at home, it won't stick. Dogs need to know you're the boss and they need...
- We took our two rescue dogs to Pet Perfect Academy in Carrollton. They teach you to train your dog. The difference is amazing after even the first session. Their we...
Dog
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on January 2, 2011
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My husband and kids REALLY REALLY want a dog. I REALLY REALLY do not want a dog (been there done that). How do we resolve this??
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- Hi, P.: I suggest you do a circle meeting about the dog issue. Everyone come up with their reason for the dog and you give your reason for not wanting a dog and ...
- I read something on the wall at the vets yesterday. It said "To err is human...to forgive canine". Every dog I have every met loves you with it's whole heart and nev...
- I really like Julie B's answer, that sums it up well. Do you both work, and kids in day care? If you get a puppy, that first stage of chewing, digging, and potty tra...
Dog
Asked by C.Z. from Sioux City
on February 29, 2012
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I was wondering what would be the best dog for 2 adults and two young boys?
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- There is a show on Animal Planet called Dogs 101 .... worth a watch as they go over all sorts of breeds, talk about best situation for them re: exercises & temperamen...
- Both Labs and Golden Retrievers are fantastic, sweet, fun, loving dogs, and generally fairly easy to train. But I do agree with other posters who have stated you shou...
- We recently had to put our chocolate lab down and he was the best dog ever! He was so good with our 2 kids since they were babies and always greeted the neighbor kids...
Dog Training
Asked by A.G. from Indianapolis
on February 7, 2008
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I'm looking for a dog training center where I could take a puppy Miniature Schnauzer ( 5 months old) in the Geist area? Does anybody know such a place, since I couldn'...
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- A., I do in home training if you would be interested in it. Otherwise I can reccomend the Feed Mart on St. Rd 67 or Pendelton Pk. it is very good, be careful with an...
- We have always used First Friend K-9 Training in Fishers. It is located at SR 37 and 126th Street, next to the John Deere warehouse. Here is their website: http://w...
- I use to live in the Geist Area and I worked at Caring Hands Pet Hospital (was Geist Animal Clinic). If they do not offer classes, they would be able to recommend a pl...
Dog
Asked by S.E. from New York
on February 3, 2012
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so recently i posted a question asking about bringing a new baby home with my dog, should i be worried and how he would react.. in one of the responces i got someone s...
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- aww he knows. love the stories people are posting about how protective their dogs were when they were pregnant. my 8 lb mini dachshund is a huge scaredy cat but she'...
- Your hormones, posture, smell, and the way you move all change when you're pregnant. We may never know whether the dog knows you're pregnant, exactly, but it is very c...
- My aunt's dog would let you know if you were ovulating, if aunt flo was about to visit, and if you were pregs. He'd want nothing to do with anyone except my aunt, but ...
Dog Training
Asked by F.S. from Dallas
on June 14, 2011
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I have a puppy who's 4 months now. He's going to be a huge dog I think (Great Pyrenees/Boxer mix). He's getting too big for me to be dragging to the vet, etc. Has a...
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- Just so you know, Petsmart doesn't really train your dog. They train YOU to train your dog. It's a lot of work and you should start as soon as possible. I know I can't...
- If you have an easy going dog that naturally listens well and will be easy to train then I think you can get by with Pets Mart. If you have a strong willed dog that i...
- I would find a local positive trainer and take a class. Observe one before signing up to make sure it looks like a good fit. Did he not want to go in because he was ne...
Dog Training
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 15, 2010
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We just adopted a 6 month old pup from the animal shelter. He's a BIG boy (about 48 lbs) and very very rambunctious. He LOVES to jump on people. I need to know how to ...
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- As in work in pet care, I would suggest www.barkbusters.com or caninedimensions.com as they come to your home and help train you as well. Agewise, he is at the right ...
- This is fixable, first don't spend money for someone else to handle your dog. You can do it, my god you had children you can do this!!! First put a leash on with a ...
- join an obiedience class. he is just a puppy and means no harm.I train with choke collars and reward make a big issue if he minds lots of petting good boy and such. I ...
My Dog
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on August 29, 2011
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My dog name is Lady she is 2 yr old and since I got her from the pound she was easy to house train but, when ever she lays down and gets comfy, she will loose control...
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- Unfortunately she will probably need a prescription. My mom was dealing with this with her dog. When she got on the meds it stopped completely. If you are unable to...
- There could be two alternative problems here. One, dog might have a bladder infection. Two, dog might have elevated blood sugar. I do not know if there is a low cost o...
- If you call the SPCA (where you got her) and ask for a vet recommendation, they will be able to tell you a good place to go. A lot of towns have a low-cost veterinary ...
Dog Obediance Training
Asked by A.P. from Kansas City
on February 2, 2008
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We adopted a young lab who is very sweet, but has not caught on to basic commands such as not to jump or nip at my small children. We've done Petsmart classes with our...
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- We used Petsmart (in AZ) before with a Rottweiler we had and it worked pretty well. However, we got a 14 week old bull mastiff and I was really frustrated with the Pet...
- Gentle Dog Training!!!! They are a father/son team and offer classes at various locations and they also come to your location. We had in-home training for our 2 ...
- I used to work as a vet tech before I had my babies. We referred people to Williams Elkhound Ranch. It is in Gladstone. I think that you leave your dog there for a ...
Dog Training
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on August 18, 2008
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Hi all, Your response to my need for a vet was great. I did not your recommendation and love the vet we choose.
Now, I need to get to a dog trainer. I have be...
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- My husband is a Vet. we just got a new puppy and I asked him where we should take him for training. He recommended Bark Busters. I have not called them yet because h...
- Try your parks/recreation department or TCC - they run a more affordable training program - usually. Good luck.
- Alan Brown with K-9 Direction is phenomenal. We took some of his classes with our dog and it was the best thing we could have done. Here's his website: http://www.k...
