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    Play mates & company

    My dog Jack is 8 months old. He is a quasi-large mix breed. We've already been through house training, and he seems quite adjusted to our new apartment. My girlfriend and I have a large 2 bedroom place. Lately, Iv'e been thinking how happy he would be to have a dog friend. He get's along...
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    What is your most hated dog chore?

    My pup's in training. I hate playing the "what does he have? game" Keeping one ear open while I'm trying to sleep. Going " ok that's his bone, that's his ball, oh oh, I have no idea what that is! " then you jump up and go check it out. (clue: if he dashes of in a tail wagging furry, he wasn't...
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    Too many changes, how long should I wait this out?

    I was feeding my dog Jack, "Chicken soup for Puppy lover's" when he started to seem disinterested and developed loose stool. I was in the process of switching him over to the 'Taste of the Wild' when he started to really not act like himself. He became lathargic, and wanted just to lay on...
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    Heading to the dog show!

    I've never met a pyr in person before, but I heard they are so majestic. Sounds like a big day for you both. Good luck! :)
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    Hello, most people are probably sleeping right now,

    Hello, my name is Michael. My girlfriend and I just got a puppy only a bit ago. I stumbled across this forum at work (sshhh). I work third shift right now and I have been looking up whatever I can on dogs, when it's slow. I enjoyed reading the posts and people seem to be very helpful and...
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    Another Apartment Dog Post

    A few things to consider when getting a dog is other aspects of finance. You'll be their guardian and there are other variables besides food. In that you will be self-supporting and have an influx of utility bills, food, and house items needed to live well. This can all be managed of course...
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    help - i can not see anybody's pictures

    I can't see anybody's pictures anymore. It worked for a while...
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    newbie roll call

    Hi My name is Michael. It's such a common name that I get bored with it. So sometimes I play with different ways to spell it. (or something that kinda sounds like it). Nice to meet everyone.
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    Jack's newly found voice: What can I do?

    That's a great idea, he is catching on very well. I always want him to know how happy I am with him and that it's the behavior that it's just the behavior I'm trying to correct. At the table is where I'm seeing food treats to be the best because I also noticed that he seems to really enjoy...
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    Jack's newly found voice: What can I do?

    All About Jack W'ell It's Been An Adventure Trying To Find Something That Works Well. For A While I Would Bring Him Away From Sight, Have Him Sit And Say Shhusshh!, Then Reward Him Of Course. Then Jack Would Merilly Follow Me Back And Wolf Away. This Is What I Found Works The Best: I Put A...
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    Jack's newly found voice: What can I do?

    Thanks for the advice !!! Thank you so much for the helpful and informative replies. There are some great ideas to incorporate into Jack's training in all of them. Tammy and I have set time a side this weekend to sit down and formalize our approach. We are going to write everything out and...
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    Jack's newly found voice: What can I do?

    I have a 7 month old pit/pyreneese mix named Jack. He is so incredibly playful and his energy seems limitless. Being part pyreenese he has grown quite big for a pup. So has his bombastic bark. Following the advice I have read, I've been trying to ignore him when he barks in protest or for...
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    Cute Pictures and Breed Guesses

    This maybe a long shot, but did you get Kaylee in the Lombard/Villa Park area? Reason being my dog Jack was said to be a Pyrenees/Pit mix and they are the same age. When I got Jack he had one sister left and I remember her being shy. I got him from a pet store there. I dont' see much pit in...
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