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bacsically I got no place in this thread. I only train my own dogs. or maybe will sort out a friends dog for them. But I got to say that most of the solutions I read on this board are so generalised as to be counterproductive. In particular the over-reliance on trreats is, dare I say, not the...

I can certainly see that ER is a tool that every owner should have in some form. For myself, I have the rocksolid forget it for the almost unimaginable occasion that she has already crossed a road and needs to stop something but coming to me has risks. Having said that, the Maori language...

I just use my voice to do that. And it works just fine. But then I only train my own dogs coz I can't train other people to treat their dogs properly. If I socialise my dog to want what I want, I don't need treats or a choker. And I got to say that I think the dog is much happier to be a...

I'd say, loud and proud, "GET OFF THE ROAD". Or if I felt the lunge was particularly inappropriate I'd embarass her while I was at it by saying instead, "forGET it" In the first instance she would instantly know which side to the curb to be on. In the second she would know that she is...

Britney does heel to either side. No worries. But today I noticed that if there are 2 dog owners walking side by side she will move to the wing position rather than walk to my immediate lef or right. I'm guessing that if she finds herself between 2 alpha dog owners, she feels she is in the...

there's also a seperate heirarchy for males and females. You should, as an alpha female be able to command complete respect from male dogs. But they are naturally inclined to learn from, and seek approval from higher ranking males. I also find that simply expecting obedience is half the...

I always get a pup and they sit and stay before they even eat their first meal. After that they get their regular meals and thats it. No treats at all. Praise is enough. Works fine for me. I always got a kind word in my pocket for a good dog.

At 14 months, you would have to consider that your dog is starting to think that he may be due for a promotion in the pack. You didn't say if your sister lives with you and the dog. A quick and dirty way to overcome the humping could be for her to take over the feeding duties. This sends a...

There's no way a 5 month old female is coming on heat.