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What do you want to do with gir? What does Gir like to do? The choices for competition are varied and there is something there to suit everyone. The competitons we like are Rally Obedience and Freestyle. Since the venues I choose are APDT and CFF, my mixed breed and my purebred dogs compete on an equal footing. My little rescued mutt can go toe to toe against the purest of purebreds and walk away with placements and titles based on their...

He thinks his job is to beg and look pitiful. I've never had a dog that's as vocal as Junior. Don't let him get a whif of any food, 'cause you're gonna get an earful of whining and then sad puppy eyes...all while he's hobbling on 3 legs. Gotta give him credit, he's pretty darn good at his job.

Instead of socializing at the dog park where there are dogs with who knows what problems, I would look into socializing her with trusted friends dogs or dogs from obedience class. Most people are up for doggy play times if you just ask, and this way Nala can build up structured positive interactions.

Titus is the "working model": his job is to repel all borders and secure the perimeter... Valentine is the "pleasure model": our walkin' talkin' belly rub catcher .

"But the alpha dog does normally have to get physical." I doubt Toby will go with that advice...

So the job interview went so-so. The trainer was very impressed with how much I knew, et cetera, but 'for someone who never went to school to train.' I have a firm job offer, but only if I'll spend six weeks in training school. That's not a viable option and there are a few other reasons I think I'll be looking elsewhere for employment, but it got me to thinking... I really DON'T have much of anything, save the...

I think you are treading on thin ice with your dog and this behavior. It doesn't matter whether the dog is resource guarding you or is afraid, you need to deal with it and the training is the same. That said it sounds like a fear based behavior (some would argue that all aggression is fear based and protective of something) especially since you say that the dog does not seek out people for positive attention and that it's occurring...

Sounds like she could have some issues with men. She is probably ok with yourself and your family as she's come to realize you're "safe" and taking care of her. It does sound like she's fearful of the vets...Missy is the same but without the biting. It takes about 3-4 nurses to help hold Missy steady while she receives treatment etc, i'm sure they dread us coming along. I think getting the behaviourist involved is...

Why thank you Charks. Chan was probably the most cautious pup in his litter, so I have some experience with dogs that can be a bit spooky. Plus members of his working breed tend to get in big trouble if you don't explain proper behavior to them, so I've been proactive.

I understand that Cain. He sure is respected by many, but not me. I will not give him a penny for any of his tools. It's not a matter of buying a muzzle in a place that doesn't sell adversives. My favorite pet store sells 'em all. No big deal, I choose not to buy them, so I don't care. I do not like what Leerburg has to say about certain breeds and I will not give my money to him.