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Dog Health > Do dogs get colds?

Jesse

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Barked: Thu Oct 22, '09 4:09pm PST


	Jesse seems to be snuffing and sneezing a lot... He had the kennel cough vaccine. We all just had a cold but it wouldn't affect dogs too would it?

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» There has since been 5 posts. Last posting by Crosby 6/98 - 11/09, Oct 24 8:13 am
Dog Health > Any one dealt w/ brain tumors?

Mystique

You want me to- do what???

Barked: Thu Oct 22, '09 4:07pm PST


	Our boxer also had a brain tumor. She was older though - about 9. The tumor was controlled for quite awhile with prednisone. Surgery wasn't an option for her. It gave us an extra 8 months with her. She was very disoriented but she also had problems standing to eat and to walk in a straight line. She kept walking in circles and tipping over to one side when trying to stand still. She also lost control of her bowels. I imagine though, that how the dog is affected depends on where the tumor is. I do hope that they find that it is not the same problem and that they can help him out. Best wishes. Michelle

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» There has since been 2 posts. Last posting by Toby, Oct 22 7:15 pm

Behavior & Training > Cesar.. FOX syndicated, working with Yale, & with more "Rehabilitation Centers" planned Nation wide

Jesse

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Barked: Fri Oct 16, '09 7:59pm PST


	Just a question... If you don't use any correction, how do you teach your dog what is wrong? That's what I don't get about treat/clicker - only training... But perhaps its just that I am not familiar with it. I agree in positive reinforcement but also in negative reinforcement (balanced training). How else do you teach them what is wrong? I realize that my view is not in fashion right now. Without it, they may sit sit wonderfully but how do they learn not to grab your sandwich off table, not jump up on the couch (I have big dogs and they have dog cushions to lie on) or to not jump up on people? In the end, I think that no one method is right for everyone or every dog. You just have to find what fits. And there are idiots out there who will do stupid things with or without TV and Cesar and whatever. People have been doing stupid things since the beginning of time. We haven't weeded out all the idiots yet. Michelle

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Alaskan Malamute > Can a Malamute be taught to come when called?

Mystique

You want me to- do what???

Barked: Fri Oct 16, '09 10:20am PST


	I'd say yes... and no... In most cases Mystique will come. But then when she wants to do something we don't want her to - like take a stroll down the street by herself. You can almost see her thought process - should I or shouldn't I - hmmm... She is back in obedience now. She comes perfectly there. Hopefully the repetition will finally pay off. Mals are stubborn - don't give in. I remember when we were first walking her. She would sit down and not budge. We either dragged/pushed her along or carried her. Finally she just realized that no matter what she was walking so she just went. We have no problems with that since she was a puppy. Michelle

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Puppy Place > What am I???

Jesse

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Barked: Fri Oct 16, '09 9:56am PST


	No idea, but what a cutie pie!!! Michelle

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» There has since been 6 posts. Last posting by Hershey, Oct 20 2:08 pm
Behavior & Training > Another dog "cesared" ... this one just broke my heart :(

Jesse

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Barked: Fri Oct 16, '09 9:44am PST


	I have watched his show many many times and what he advocates most of all is being the pack leader (by being confident) and exercise. I have never seen him advocate choke collars. A couple of people did use them but not in the way you described. And yes, I did see him do the dominant-alpha thing but in extreme cases. If people misuse it, its them not him. You can take any dog show or training method and misuse it. He's just easy to criticize because he is popular right now. People have to use their brains. If my dog were lovey dovey all the time and were simple to take care of, I would just walk him and love him. He is however a very hyper, energetic, stubborn, get-into-everything puppy. So I walk him as much as I can. Let him know I am boss (by not letting him lead when I walk and always going first through doors, etc) and taking him to obedience classes. Then I love him. I personally think everyone should take obedience classes. They probably teach the people more than the dogs! Just my 2 cents... Michelle

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