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Forum: New Members Welcome! 07-20-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 494
Posted By Mary
Re: -->> Hello Guys, Joachim Here!:)

hi joachim! wow best wishes on becoming a dog trainer! i am sure you will learn a lot from this forum ;-)
Forum: Exercise and Games 07-19-2010, 11:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,897
Posted By Mary
Re: Fixation

hi, thanks for all the advice. i never knew our dog was fixated on his toy (a toy rope with tennis balls) but i think that is what has been happening. will try all the tips that you shared here....
Forum: Socialization 07-19-2010, 01:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,185
Posted By Mary
Re: My dogs bark at everything....

Our one and only dog barks a lot too--mostly when there are cats outside, when the doorbell rings, when he hears a car parking in front of our house, when the plumber is in the house, and when my...
Forum: Multiple Dogs or Pets in the House 07-19-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By Mary
Re: cats as friends

aw that's so cute! i really can't imagine our chihuahua getting along with cats--he absolutely hates them.

thanks for the story ;-)
Forum: Dog Health 07-19-2010, 12:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,062
Posted By Mary
healthiest dog food

hi, i would like to ask what kind of dog food is the healthiest both--from the grocery and those that you can cook yourself? we have been giving our chihuahua table food for about 2 years now but i...
Forum: Dog Health 07-19-2010, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 987
Posted By Mary
How do you brush your dog's teeth?

hi! i would hate for my dog to develop bad breath and periodontal disease, but can't imagine how to start brushing his teeth? he can be highly aggressive when he is being poked at during vet visits,...
Forum: Socialization 07-18-2010, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mary
Re: Socialize agressive dog( Boxer 1.6 yr old) with adopter one (2 yr old)

hi!

watched the videos and i must admit, i was nervous at first, looking at the big boxer sniffing this tiny little puppy. happy to see they got along well.

sorry but i just read this post now, so...
Forum: Dog Biting 07-18-2010, 11:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By Mary
Re: bite from labrador

hmm yes maybe you're right. in any case, it was a lesson for me too. i now tell my kids not to pet any strange dogs. my friend is okay but she needed to get her anti-rabies and anti-tetanus shots....
Forum: Housetraining 07-18-2010, 11:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 822
Posted By Mary
Re: house trained - then not :(

gosh i have the same problem with our chihuahua. he was newspaper trained -- only went on the newspaper until we moved house. he seemed to have gotten confused and now goes on our bathroom rugs and...
Forum: Socialization 06-21-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,452
Posted By Mary
Re: Puppy with no manners!

We have a very similar problem with our chihuahua. Visits to the vet have become not just embarrassing, but also stressful. During his last check up, he barked at all the other dogs in the waiting...
Forum: Dog Anxiety And Fear 06-21-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,183
Posted By Mary
chihuahua picking fights

We just brought our chihuahua for his check-up and shots at the vet's yesterday and once again, he was barking mad at the other dogs who were there. I was really afraid that he would get hurt,...
Forum: New Members Welcome! 06-21-2010, 12:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 29,316
Posted By Mary
Re: Welcome To The DogObedienceAdvice.com Dog Training Forum!

hi aerial! i would say both you and beau are fortunate to be able to spend time together not just at home but also at work :) how i wish i could take my dog to work with me. oh and welcome to the...
Forum: Dog Food And Diet 06-16-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 48,913
Posted By Mary
Re: Are tomatoes bad for dogs?

here is an article specifically for blueberries:

Are Blue Berries Safe For Dogs to Eat? (http://ezinearticles.com/?Are-Blue-Berries-Safe-For-Dogs-to-Eat?&id=1601410)
Forum: Housetraining 06-11-2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 875
Posted By Mary
Re: New pup worries!

i agree with glaiza. try talking to your parents about the problem first. it will be easier when they see where you 're coming from.
Forum: Whining & Howling 06-10-2010, 12:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,455
Posted By Mary
Re: Separation Anxiety

oh wow. i would have instantly thought it was just separation anxiety too. if problems like this persist, would it be necessary to see a behaviorist?
Forum: Pre-Adoption 06-08-2010, 12:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,994
Posted By Mary
Re: puppy-proofing house

wow glaiza i never knew all these plants were harmful. thanks for the list!
Forum: Multiple Dogs or Pets in the House 06-08-2010, 12:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By Mary
cats as friends

hi!

does anyone know if there are certain kinds of cats that would normally be better friends for dogs?

thanks!
Forum: Multiple Dogs or Pets in the House 06-08-2010, 12:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 639
Posted By Mary
friend for an aggressive chihuahua

we have been thinking of getting a second dog so that our chihuahua would have a friend with the hope of socializing him (he doesn't get along with other dogs because he has always been by himself...
Forum: Older Dogs 06-08-2010, 12:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,096
Posted By Mary
Re: can i learn new tricks to an old dog?

i thought this was an interesting topic. so i looked on the web to see what others thought and here is a link i found:

Can you teach an old dog new tricks? - Yahoo!7 Answers...
Forum: Dog Biting 06-07-2010, 12:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By Mary
bite from labrador

a friend of mine visited a friend at his home and as she was going in the front door, a lab was coming out to investigate who was at the door--as soon as my friend saw the lab, she instinctively...
Forum: Training 06-03-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 975
Posted By Mary
Re: I am going insane - my dogs never stop.

i researched on the web a little and learned that dogs follow their masters because they are pack animals and they see you, their master as the leader of the pack or the alpha dog. the alpha decides...
Forum: Training 06-03-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By Mary
Re: Potty Training in Dog Run

Wow glaiza that is a good point. So how do you suggest to make it look and feel like a bathroom vs. a den?
Forum: Puppies 06-01-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,659
Posted By Mary
Re: 6 month old peeing on stranger's feet

i think glaiza is right...he is trying to mark his territory and showing his dominance as the top dog. it wouldn't hurt to bring him to obedience school.
Forum: Puppies 06-01-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 597
Posted By Mary
Re: Great Toys for Puppies

yes! a rope with a ball or two balls attached to the ends is a great toy for chewing and bringing around to play with. our chihuahua LOVES this toy he has had forever and continues to play with it...
Forum: Puppies 06-01-2010, 09:25 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 749
Posted By Mary
Re: How to Keep Puppies Interested in Toys

in my case with our chihuahua, there are certain toys that he just naturally loves and is a case of love at first sight where the minute we gave it to him, he just fell in love with the toy! up to...
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