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strong odor caused by fleas? The odor is horrendous. I have only had him one night. The areas are specific not all over. His chest, and back on one side and random areas here and there. Nothing on his legs, arm pits, neck area...seems strange that it could be from fleas. But, I honestly...

Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share a few pics of new puppy that arrived with horrible rash/skin funk. And Another important question to ask a breeder when you're seeking one out to add a new family member. Doing all of my home work and reference checks etc. I welcomed home a little...

Happy New Year Everyone! I do understand that all dogs go through their adolescent stage, but I think I am experiencing overkill or just a normal puppy? Phoebe now almost 11 months (spayed) seems to be getting incredibly unruly. I am not sure how to handle it. She has always been very...

That is so great.... Imagine if you wanted to train that? Thank goodness you were at your family's, could have been worse...like a train station with an open guitar case and lots of coins in it. I think it is a Letterman moment!! Starr the infamous pick pocketing dog!!!!

I use that too, just like you wrote it! Higher pitched voice..giggle...to funny! For all stays in and out?

Hi Everyone, me again... I have a quick question and I just want to be clear about the answer. Do I use the same release cue for any stay? If I tell Phoebe to go to her mat, is it the same release cue for a stay outside? Into her crate, etc. I am just wondering if I should use a different...

Wow it must be a trait... Phoebe is exactly the same. Loves to pull on anything she can get her front teeth on. I have diverted her from many of them with success. I guess we should be happy it isn't our arms and the guys legs! Got to love the shelties!!

Great Article I am still confused though....maybe I have to read it earlier when it hasn't been such a busy day. I recently watched a Kathy Sado seminar on DVD and she explained all of the different training. I get lost in the jargon and confused with the methods. That is a great idea to...

Season's Greetings! I have decided to enroll Phoebe who is 8 months in a kindergarten class. She knows most of the basics already. However, we certainly need some tweaking in some areas. My reason for this is for the socialization, and to have distraction with the basics. Presently it is...

Great replies...Thanks so much!! I appreciate all of your information. I love this list :yes: I am posting another thread in reference to puppy kindergarten. Trying to decide which one might be best. I will contrast and compare. Happy Holiday's and thanks again, Lisa

Hello All, This may be a first as I can't seem to find any information on it anywhere. Ready.... My 10 month spayed female loves to use her little front teeth. She pulls threads on her bed, the carpet and my sons leg hairs. He normally hangs around the house in shorts and she is right on...

Ahh Reinforcement another question.... I haven't been treating much while in stay, but it sure makes sense to do that. Thanks I will definitely do that...treats on the way. Is sit stay, down stay, and a heel stay (at my side) all the same or taught independently? Thanks again I very much...

Season's Greetings Everyone, I am not sure if we have hit a road block or perhaps ADD (only kidding...I think :wink2:). My 10 month old can do about a 2 minute stay inside with goofy distractions and has been doing that duration for a while. Once we hit that point she is like a anxious...

Heeling I always look to youtube.com and the videos on there. Here is a few of my favorites. If you search 'Heel command' you will get tons of different videos. Good Luck :) Lisa http://www.youtube.com/user/kikopup#p/a/7287C737FB745168/0/voW2Vkq0u6Q...

I am worried. My little Phoebe just today started peeing on the rug. Four times today and it is very unusual for her to do this. An occasional accident (last one over 3 weeks ago). She is just over 8 months old. Is this a common warning sign for maybe a urinary tract infection or something...