Hi, My 6 month old (male) Border Collie was doing well with basic commands to start with but recently (say the last 6 weeks) totally ignores them. I know he knows what I mean because on occasions where I give a command with a treat in my hand he obeys! Without one it's like he is saying to me "...

Hi, My 6 month old (male) Border Collie was doing well with basic commands to start with but recently (say the last 6 weeks) totally ignores them. I know he knows what I mean because on occasions where I give a command with a treat in my hand he obeys! Without one it's like he is saying to me "...

I need some creative help: I am looking for a new location for Macula's toy box. Somewhere that is accessable to her, but out of reach (?) for the boys. Alternately; a design of toy box that will allow Macula to access her toys but confound two toddlers. Chris, in particular, has started...

TooCool said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior: The force training school of thought will advise you to scold, intimidate or by some means punish your dog for what you deem to be misbehavior. You do not believe that this approach may cause your dog to dislike or possibly hate you? You do not...

When I take my shepherd walking/hiking on a leash, she behaves quite nicely. When I am able to safely give her more freedom, I unleash her. This is when the questionable behavior occurs: As soon as she is unleashed she runs to the nearest tree and does what can best be described as an intense...

We just did two days of Earthdog tests with the schnauzers. I had both dogs entered in Intro to Quarry (which is a non-titling event) and then when he did so well in practice, I entered Spenser also in Junior Earthdog. Saturday Sassy went straight down her tunnel. Attacked the rat and then came...

When I take my shepherd walking/hiking on a leash, she behaves quite nicely. When I am able to safely give her more freedom, I unleash her. This is when the questionable behavior occurs: As soon as she is unleashed she runs to the nearest tree and does what can best be described as an intense...

When I take my shepherd walking/hiking on a leash, she behaves quite nicely. When I am able to safely give her more freedom, I unleash her. This is when the questionable behavior occurs: As soon as she is unleashed she runs to the nearest tree and does what can best be described as an intense...

When I take my shepherd walking/hiking on a leash, she behaves quite nicely. When I am able to safely give her more freedom, I unleash her. This is when the questionable behavior occurs: As soon as she is unleashed she runs to the nearest tree and does what can best be described as an intense...

When I take my shepherd walking/hiking on a leash, she behaves quite nicely. When I am able to safely give her more freedom, I unleash her. This is when the questionable behavior occurs: As soon as she is unleashed she runs to the nearest tree and does what can best be described as an intense...

This week-end TSuki and I will be in Pescadero at an AHBA herding trial put on by the Associated Rottweiler Fanciers. http://www.associatedrottweilerfanciers.org/index_page0016.htm These sheep are more used to upright dogs. And unlike the flighty Barbados these sheep are larger and more willing...

Introducing two sure-to-delight, accidentally discovered, ideas for entertaining your dog... #1 The Canine Television -Parts List: a. 10 gallon aquarium b. wood shavings c. big spinning wheel d. miniature wooden house e. dwarf hamster

Introducing two sure-to-delight, accidentally discovered, ideas for entertaining your dog... #1 The Canine Television -Parts List: a. 10 gallon aquarium b. wood shavings c. big spinning wheel d. miniature wooden house e. dwarf hamster

Introducing two sure-to-delight, accidentally discovered, ideas for entertaining your dog... #1 The Canine Television -Parts List: a. 10 gallon aquarium b. wood shavings c. big spinning wheel d. miniature wooden house e. dwarf hamster

Introducing two sure-to-delight, accidentally discovered, ideas for entertaining your dog... #1 The Canine Television -Parts List: a. 10 gallon aquarium b. wood shavings c. big spinning wheel d. miniature wooden house e. dwarf hamster

Introducing two sure-to-delight, accidentally discovered, ideas for entertaining your dog... #1 The Canine Television -Parts List: a. 10 gallon aquarium b. wood shavings c. big spinning wheel d. miniature wooden house e. dwarf hamster

dogsnus said in rec.pets.dogs.behavior: http://www.home.earthlink.net/~dogsnus/images/Carmine.jpg http://www.home.earthlink.net/~dogsnus/images/Carmine3.jpg Mentally splicing those two pictures, I don't see Rottie - their tails are sturdier than in Pic 2 and heads "different" from...

I need some creative help: I am looking for a new location for Macula's toy box. Somewhere that is accessable to her, but out of reach (?) for the boys. Alternately; a design of toy box that will allow Macula to access her toys but confound two toddlers. Chris, in particular, has started...

I need some creative help: I am looking for a new location for Macula's toy box. Somewhere that is accessable to her, but out of reach (?) for the boys. Alternately; a design of toy box that will allow Macula to access her toys but confound two toddlers. Chris, in particular, has started...

I need some creative help: I am looking for a new location for Macula's toy box. Somewhere that is accessable to her, but out of reach (?) for the boys. Alternately; a design of toy box that will allow Macula to access her toys but confound two toddlers. Chris, in particular, has started...