Good book on dog behavior?
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Comments (5)I think a lot of insurance companies offer a discount (it's not always a refund) for good grades. Good to check that out. I used to always put the portion of our tax refund that we got back for DD when she was in college into a secret account with her name on it. When she graduated and started paying board, that went into that account, too. As well as a few other things. When she wanted to buy a car, I was able to 'lend' her the money for it so she didn't have to pay interest on a loan--she paid it all back. When she bought her condo, I handed her a bank book with over $12,000 in it that was a nice cushion for her (she had enough to buy the home, herself, without it)...See MoreJealous Dog Behavior
Comments (3)Cute name. Im going to be blunt, since you asked for help. Your dogs bad behavior is a direct result of YOUR relationship with the dog. Nobody elses. You need to stop allowing the dog on your chair unless he is invited, when one of your family members come by, pick up the dog and put him on the floor. Your dog sees himself as the leader of your family and he sees you as his personal property - basically his mate. This can go from bad to worse in a hurry. So, since you are in the house alot and have alot of contact with him, and he has the wrong idea about the relationship he has with you, you can make the biggest impact on changing that. First. If you eat together as a family - eat first, dog eats last. Walk the dog in the morning BEFORE feeding it. When you walk the dog, I suggest leash walking. Have the come to you to put on his collar and leash DONT go to the dog. Have the dog sit and stay at the door and when he is calm THEN you go out the door first not your dog. Have him sit and stay outisde the door before you go off as well. Being sure he is in a calm place. Whe you are out for your walk. first 5 minutes are scratch, sniff and doing bathroom duties. 20-50 minutes are for walking ONLY, no sniffing, no stopping (unless business is in progress) your dog should be by your side not in front of you leading the way. Last five minutes are scratch and sniff and more potty if needed. Your dog WILL adjust to this routine. Your dog is going to RESIST all this with all of his might befor he gives into it. Be consistent, dont give in, even if you feel ridiculous, keep up the work. Your dog should not be allowed on the couch or your chair or any other furniture unless invited. The second a family member shows up to interact with you (preferrably BEFORE he starts to growl or react) off he goes onto the floor. Start teaching your dog stupid pet tricks - everyone in the family should be doing this anyway, as well as walking the dog, because everyone needs to have a place of authority in your dogs eyes. If not he will never change. Teach him sit, stay, roll over, you can show him a piece of treat in your hand, rub it on both palms, and hide the piece of treat in your closed fist. Teach him to pick the hand the treat is in by letting him smell each fist. The second he smells (picks) a fist open it. Once he gets the hang of it wait to open your fist longer, he will get frustrated and use his paw to "pick" the fist with the treat in it...it gets fun when they pick wrong and quickly pick again to get the treat. You must be tough, dont mean not negative, but tough, especially in putting him on the floor until he is invited onto any furniture and when family comes close or he will graduate to biting. Good luck...See MoreIs this normal behavior for a mom dog
Comments (7)She is starting to wean them. We had a Mom who had a litter (many decades ago) and she started weaning them for about three weeks before they were finally finished. We learned that if we took her collar with the tags off, they wouldn't hear her and couldn't all attack at once! It is best if they stay with Mom for a full 8 weeks because it is amazing what she will teach them (not to mention the need to socialize with each other). Ours completely house trained all 6 of the pups and would bat them on their heads when they started digging holes in the yard. Mommy knows best!...See MoreObsessive behavior in new rescue dog
Comments (9)Well, I called my vet when this started, and he suggested that I show Hershey that the cat is no longer in the basement. Beyond that, he didn't really have any suggestions :( I hope Hershey is getting enough exercise - he is very tired after we run, but that's only once a day. He likes the walks around the block, but they're just for training and fun, not really for exercise. He seems pretty calm outside the basement, more calm than I expected for a young dog. I think you could be right about him being bored, except that I still think it's odd that sometimes when we are outside, he heads to the door and wants to go inside, then runs straight to the basement. I don't think there are critters down there (except for spiders) - haven't seen/heard any evidence of that. I think the obedience training is a good idea - he really does not seem himself in the basement; won't come when I call, or stop barking (elsewhere he is getting good at both things). He does not seem to have much retrieving instinct (I know, odd for a lab) but more interaction/playtime couldn't hurt! My son was hoping to teach him to play frisbee, but so far we have mostly been concentrating on teaching him to come, walk nicely on a leash, not jump up, etc. I am missing our old dog, who was 5 when we got her and SO easy!...See Morems_minnamouse
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