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Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Sat Mar 9, '13 9:44am PST  It's very hard to tell if a trainer is even a legitimate trainer without having titled dogs. The certifications are pretty loose for dog trainers. And I think it's even more significant if her/his students have titled their dogs. But perhaps for just minor pet training, qualifications aren't important to some people. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Fri Mar 8, '13 12:07pm PST  Missy, would Ty be considered a lurcher? I remember that he was crossbred on purpose, with which I have no problem. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > How do you stop a Dog fight?

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Fri Mar 8, '13 10:21am PST  Best of all worlds, don't let your dog offleash out of eyesight, make sure it "checks in" closely with you, and has a perfect recall. Other than that, use a very light long line with knots in it by which to grab it. When a fight does occur, stay away from the dogs' mouths. It is never worth it for a human to get bitten by a dog. Plus it generally is a worse bite in terms of cost and infection. Pull and wheelbarrow the dogs by the legs -- lift the back legs in the air. If you can't get a hold of both back legs, grab a leg and a tail. Pull hard as heck. Beware that the dog may redirect on you. I have never had any success with water. The dogs just start in again. If they do not disengage, or only one remains engaged, try to find something to beat them over the head with. In your house or outside you house run in and get a big pot with a long handle. Outside try to take your boot off and use that. I have had success with both. Keep your hands back as far as you can. If worst come to worst, choking by twisting the collar may be necessary, but this happens in few cases. I don't blame the woman either, she was freaked out. Sorry this happened though. The Terrierman advice was good. Avoid getting bitten at all costs! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Calling all Designer Dogs/ Unique Combinations of dogs

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Thu Mar 7, '13 1:47pm PST  American Staghounds are sort of a different "hybrid." They have been around for a very long time and do have a use in hunting, such as hunting coyotes. Just a little info. And some may have differing opinions about the hybrids known as Texas heelers, lurchers, and longdogs, considering them very useful crossbreeds. As far as the recent designer dogs, though, YECCCH! my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Behavior & Training > "Anyone can be a good dog trainer"

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Thu Mar 7, '13 1:32pm PST  A couple red flags I find with trainers is saying "I have trained hundreds of dogs" when the trainer has few titled dogs to back this up. I don't think you can be a good dog trainer without this, and I think it's also good to see if the trainer's students are titling their dogs. Another red flag is a trainer who says "You can train every breed the same way." Understanding different breeds is part of the art of training. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Wed Mar 6, '13 5:57pm PST  Certainly not, the world is riddled with poor dog trainers who think highly of themselves. And often they are quick to share erroneous information and mask opinion as fact. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Choosing the Right Dog > Lab/Spaniel? Lab/Setter? Something else?

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Wed Mar 6, '13 2:31pm PST  Lovely dog whatever, and you can always change the name. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Food & Nutrition > Switching dogs off of Bentiful, suggested brands? Question about Beggin Strips.

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Fri Mar 1, '13 2:35pm PST  Premium foods usually are fed in lesser amounts, so they are not so very much more expensive. I suggest made in America dehydrated meat strips, chicken is very popular in our house. The better stores carry these and they are less expensive in the large size bag. Alternatively you can dehydrate meat yourself in the oven set on very low or preheat. Zukes make great treat. The Minis are especially great for training treats. Beggin strips, Milkbones, pupperonis, etc. are not good at all. Fake colours and everything. There are good biscuits out there too. And biscuits are very easy to make, as well, thus very cheap. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

Small Dogs > Teacup Yorkie

Dr. Watson Not a wiener- dawg!     Barked: Thu Feb 28, '13 7:22am PST  Get out of here, you can't sell your byb/mill pups on Dogster. I'm disgusted. You are flagged. my posts | my page | msg me | my family's posts | gift me | become pals [notify]

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