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Dear Cesar, I found smoothi in the humane society in wspt. ct 2 1/2 years ago. She was found on a highway in SC and someone picked her up, brought to a high kill shelter, where she was saved from euthanasia in the nick of time. She was approx. 5-6 months. scabies, ringworm and a basic deconditioned 25...
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You didn't provide specific scenarios, which makes it harder to offer specific details, so I'm going to offer some general advice here. Puppies need leadership and guidance the ENTIRE time they are developing. There is no better time then to instill the rules, boundaries and limitations then right NOW...
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Karl, What is the dog's disposition AFTER the walk. And before th walk, what previous exercise has the dog received. If Marley is waiting all day for his one hour, then his anxiety to "go out" is building up to an unwanted behavior. Labs LOVE outdoors, and depending on where he is the 10 hours prior...
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In your situation I would not allow any dominance over another. Try using the leash as a form of leadership. Leash the aggressor to allow for quick, accurate and properly timed corrections. This will reinforce your leadership and establish the rules/boundaries with her. I'd step in and not allow ANY...
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Jack Russell & Rat Terriers are the number one breed we get calls on to rehabilitate for nipping at children. 90% of the time it's excess energy that is causing this behavior. Your issues are on several levels, stemming from respect for your leadership, too much energy, and fear aggression. These...
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Nilsa, WALK HER...until she's tired! Your dog will most likely need a morning and an evening walk...with some playtime right before bed time. Energy burning attention will help this unwanted behavior. Her chewing is out of boredom and anxiety. Exercise is the key to that. If walking her in the morning...
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When I have a dog showing excited energy on a leash, I immediately get them to a seated or down position. This gives you, the handler an element of control back. Blocking his view to calm him down is good, but you don't want to "avoid" him meeting / seeing other dogs. I recommend you start with one step...
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First, some of the products you mentioned here, I have found NOT to be reliable flea treatments. Hartz, for example is not a product I would ever recommend, based on my experience. I"m not a fan of putting pesticides on my animals, but in your case, it's better than a household full of fleas. I noticed...
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I think it would be important for you to take your dog to a professional trainer. Look for someone on "dogpro.com". You can ask if they follow Cesar's Way. BarkBusters, a national franchise has many trainers as well, that are similar to Cesar's Way. Even if they don't support Cesar Millan, you will learn...
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Crates are not potty training tools. They are sources of confinement to protect the dog from harming itself and should be used as such. If a dog wants to "den" in the crate, great, but the door should allowed to be open. A puppy needs a crate for protection, not for potty training. Housebreaking is not...