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  1. rainflowers

    Need some help!!!

    Sounds like to have a very lively and cheeky puppy there! The most important to remember is to be absolutely consistent constantly. Always use the same command word for whatever it is you want her to do. If she responds to treats, by all means use them - once again consistency - you can't...
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    Help with our 10 month old rescue

    I agree with Barb. Sounds like your dog had a bad experience with the leash previously and maybe even the crate. This will just take some time and patience on your behalf. Make sure you give rewards and lots of praise once he lets you put the leash on. Rather than leave him in the crate...
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    A day at the lake

    Your photos are gorgeous!
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    The Newest Member of the Madhouse!

    Your new kitten is a real cutie! Naming can be very frustrating. It took us ages to name our new kitten as my daughter didn't like any names I'd suggested. She finally settled on Pepper which suits her. She has very similar colourings to your kitten. One of my favorite suggestions was...
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    So What Does This Behavior Mean?

    This sounds to me like he may have had the equivalent of doggie hiccups. Apparently its quite common.
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    Dog won't poop outside

    I wonder if there's a reason why your dog doesn't poop outside. She may have been taught not to while out on a walk. My standard poodle Chippy never poops while we're out walking but does it out in the yard and usually while I'm not watching. I'm assuming you don't have a fenced yard you...
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    Dry Food & Water

    I've only ever fed dry kibble to all of the dogs I've owned. I think its better for their teeth to crunch it up and also makes them eat slower. And drinking plenty of water is good for them too.
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    What collar would look good on him?

    I think chocolate would look fabulous or maybe a dark green. I'd definitely go with dark colors rather than light plus I'd go a little wider than the green one you show as he has a lovely sleek long neck.
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    You make me sick.... (Designer Breeders)

    Agree totally I agree with you totally. I have a standard poodle and simply can't understand why they would need to be mixed with anything and for what? I got my Chippy as an adult from a friend of a friend who is a reputable standard poodle breeder and also shows them. He has the perfect...
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    The dog musing/vent thread

    Playing Fetch My standard poodle Chippy is hilarious to play fetch with. He found one of his balls today while I was out working in the yard and started throwing it around and chasing it himself so I thought a little game was in order. So I throw the ball for him and he jumps around on...
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    Introducing Baxter, the Wrinkled and Wild

    Adorable He's so adorable and I love the name Baxter
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    Displaced aggression/excitement

    A couple of suggestions I have a couple of suggestions that might work. You could try walking him with a halti which will give you more control and he may be less likely to try and bite you. He won't like it at first but will get used to it and it won't harm him. Another idea would be to...
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    Distractions trump toy drive, help?

    Your dog is completely normal! This is completely normal behavior for any dog put into a new environment. There are so many new distractions - new smells, sounds etc. Even we humans will get a little distracted when we visit new places. We look around and observe all the new sights we...
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