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Standard poodle is definitely on my consider list. And interestingly, so are Tervs. I always thought they'd be too much dog for me and my family, but I'm starting to reconsider. Must think ........ And ya, herders seem to fit the bill.

So. Over the past 2 years, I realize that what I am looking for in a dog has changed a bit. Turns out I'm really, really interested in dog sports. Like, all of them. So, let's say I wanted a medium-ish sized dog, very biddable, reliable off leash (this is something I've taken for granted with...

Has anyone used Susan Garrett's Ruff Love protocol? I have a very preliminary understanding of it. I'd love to hear thoughts on it.

That's amazing! We're just starting Barn Hunt. How did you train for it? Local practices? There's only one dog in this region in the Masters level - it's amazing to watch. Congrats!

Cool!

It sounds to me like something that needs to be investigated at the vet.

I have the Surefit - the chest piece isn't quite long enough, and I don't want to attach to the o-ring in the front as I feel it would be very uncomfortable for Louis - the leash clip would be pressing into his breastbone, kwim? I've been looking at the Urban Trail harness - that's definitely...

I am looking for a(nother) harness for my 92 lb Bouvier. I own 5 harnesses, and don't love any of them. I feel like they all ride up too close to his armpits. The other issue is that I want a front clip option, but I don't want it to be a "no pull" harness that restricts movement. He is usually...

Sorry, can't answer questions, but I am very interested to know how you've found the first 10 months with a terv. And could it just be that his coat is changing to a more adult coat? No idea.

Strengths: my dogs get enough exercise, and get out of the house often. I'm good at making sure that happens. I'm also pretty good at setting rules and reinforcing them. Weaknesses: I want to do too much, and tend to not cement the basic foundations in a solid enough manner, building enough...

Anyone beginning to train for obedience right now? I've recently been considering trialing in obedience (never thought I'd be interested, but I think it might be fun), and I'd love a training partner (virtual partner). We've got a lot of basic behaviors down, but have never practiced official...

I got my Bouvier from Ontario, and I live in Saskatchewan. He flew with Westjet. My breeder's husband worked at airports, and strongly recommended using Westjet. They are put in the live animal hold at the front of the plane - climate controlled, etc. He was a baby puppy, but didn't seem...

When we lived in Halifax, our neighbors got a Toller from a breeder somewhere in the province. Not sure where exactly, could have been right in Halifax. Anyway, that dog was the opposite of good tempered. SCREAMED all the time, was rather aggressive towards people, just awful. It looked far...

Louis (Bouvier) - thoughtful, committed, common sense Chloe (shih tzu) - confident, cool, sassy

I'm the dog person, and do it all. My husband and kids will help out as requested, happily.

I'm using Denise Fenzi's method from Precision Heeling. Lots of disk and platform work for finding position. Aside from the detailed stuff in her class, she has many free videos on YouTube.

My Dad doesn't like dogs. Period. Though he has grown a bit affectionate towards our 12 year old shih tzu, as they've looked after her a number of times and he would play fetch with her endlessly. Needless to say, he could do without our huge, young, wet faced, Bouvier. LOL! My Mom likes...

Has anyone ever attended the 4 day Fenzi camp? I'm going this year! Auditing. Can't wait.

Ugh. I don't know. My Shih Tzu did this for YEARS. Chased feet and pants when excited, or as an attempt to elicit play. What helped was to immediately stop moving, then ask her for a different behavior. Honestly, she mostly just outgrew it.

People in the Bouvier des Flandres breed complain about the ever growing distance between working and show lines.