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You might want to check with the Humane Society, or shelters in your area, ours has a listing of apartments that allow dogs. Good luck!

We have a pet safe and it works great for us, but I don't think its right for every situation. We are fortunate that the land behind out yard is designated "forever wild", so there is no one directly behind us, and neither of our bordering neighbors have dogs. We also have the collars that can...

Thanks for the link, I will read it when I have more time later, on my way out right now. I guess I didn't mean to say that positive reinforcement doesn't work at all - I just meant that it does not seem to work with THIS dog, without some kind of stronger reinforcer.

I just read over this whole thread, and I'm kinda new here I guess, haven't posted that much, but as a non-professional trainer this is a confusing topic. I have 2 dogs. My GSD, Dutchess, is 11 years old. When I got her at 18 months she was on the way to the humane society because she destroyed...

You might try the Easywalk harness - it has worked wonders with mine, although it is only a quick fix, like the headcollars mentioned above.

It just occured to me what his barking reminds me of. I saw a show on tv about sled dogs a while back, and I remember the dogs howling/yipping as they were pulling the sled. (Hope someone knows what I mean). I don't know if this is somthing common to working sled dogs or not - I'm sure someone...

Thanks for the reply! The trouble is, most of the time there is no one outside on our walks - I have no idea what he is barking at. For example, last night I took him along when my son wanted to ride his bike. He barked for 90% of the walk - and there was no one outside. No people, no dogs...

Hi. I really need some help with 2 problems I am having with my 10 month old pup, Zuki. He is a mixed breed, possibly Border collie or Aussie, mixed with something else. First, there is his incredible shyness with people. He is a great one family dog. We have a 2 yr old whom he adores, and he's...

Dutchess once ate an entire platter of devilled eggs we had out for a bbq. I never said a word either, one look and she was on her bed facing the wall with her eyebrows all scrunched up. Funny how they know its wrong but just can't help it! Hope Hannah's tummy is OK!

Thanks guys! I think they are pretty cute too!

I would still be raising heck with that company. They should have to clean it up or pay to have it done. The soil should be removed and replaced by them. I agree - call the EPA if they refuse to take responsibility.

I know how you feel - I usually try to avoid Petsmart on dog adoption day. The last time I actually went to one is when I got Zuki, and I had no intention of it at the time, took my son in for some fish and came away with a puppy! But seeing all those dogs breaks my heart. When we were there...

She is so adorable!

Dutchess is my heart dog, I've had many other dogs and loved them sooo much but there is no doubt she is my heart. I've known her since she was born, even tho she didn't become mine untill she was 18 months old. A friend of ours had a GSD who had a litter, and the pups were so adorable. We lived...

More.... Zuki -Today (9 months) Dutchie and Zuki about 3 months (Dutchess is 10 here) Zuki at 6 months - look how short his fur was!

I think I finally figured out photobucket! So here are some pics I wanted to share! Zuki and Dutchie playing tag Playing ball Taking a little nap

Yes, you are both probably right. He definetely needs more excersize. We used to play ball for hours in the backyard, this rain is killing me! I haven't read Culture clash yet - its been on my list but I haven't found it yet. Doberluv, how do I teach him that? Should I stop using the clicker...

I vote pure GSD with a winter coat. Our GSD has a coat that long and thick, more so in winter.

Repeat after me, Zuki is a really sweet dog. Zuki is a really sweet dog. BUT........ At nine months he is still very "mouthy". He plays too rough with our 11 yr old gsd, Dutchess. He ignores my commands if I don't have a clicker and treat bag in hand. He is a big chicken if I take him on walks...

Have you ever used a clicker? I have had the same problems with my two dogs, and after a lot of frustration and struggle I am finally getting some progress with a clicker. For example, my GSD is much the same as your dog, except she reacts that way with EVERY dog she meets on the street. She...