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We adopted a dog last January who was less than a year old at the time. Marlin is pretty well trained, listens pretty well, is very smart, etc etc. I know a fair amount about basic training methods and also know that most feedback for dogs needs to occur within as little as a second and a half...

Has anyone tried one of these DNA Testing Services? Any you would recommend? Any you would steer clear of? We're real curious as to the breeds represented in our two mutts. There are several to chose from, and its hard to know what the better ones are. I think Mason is a Kelpie (not on...

So as with all the folks around here, I love my dog very much. For the last 6 months, it's just been him and I in the home. I spend my time working on the laptop. I have setup a card table so I can work in the main living room so I can always be around Mason. All weekend and evening long, he...

So there is a little, hell I dont know what to call it, on Mason's nose. I'm not too worried about it, but I'm concerned that maybe I should be. Do you think I need to have a vet check out this little bubble on his nose? It looks like a little puss bubble but I have no idea really. It's just...

My girlfriend and I are separating. We got Mason together exactly 1 year ago. He's roughly two years old. What's the best way to help him adjust? Should we take turns taking care of him? I assume not. What about visitation? Mason is never happy unless we're both around. When we're not...

As it starts to drop below freezing, I find myself wondering how low I can drop the thermostat during the day and while sleeping. This is our first winter with Mason. Last winter I would let it get down to 65 degrees inside during those times. Do you think this is too cold for an indoor dog...

So Mason is potty trained; he doesn't go in the house etc. Great. But I sware that dog holds it all day long! The thing is, he has access to the back yard. But does he use the facilities out there? No. He holds it. Why? Because he knows at some point in the evening he is going to go for a...

Is there a common concensus why some dogs tear up the grass, dirt, sticks, or whatever after they pee? I've seen other dogs do this; Mason does it like crazy. By tear-up, I mean he starts kicking with all four feet; like a bull about to charge, sending whatever is under his feet flying. Often...

Mason has just recently started dumping the main trash can in the kitchen and making a mess....twice lately. Anyone have suggestions? We want to keep the trash in the kitchen where it's convenient. The kitchen accesses the doggie door to the outside. So, during the day, we gate him in the...

So Mason isn't fond of all the dogs he encounters. I dont know if he wasn't socialized well or what as a pup. A dog or two have come up to smell him and after a bit; he starts getting upset. He'll scrunch his nose and growl with an occasional bark. Anyway; what kind of training should I do...

Hey; Does anyone here go camping with the dog? I took Mason camping for his first time this weekend. There were some coyotes near camp howeling right when we we're off to sleep. I dont think he slept well all night. Anyway; should I be worried about Coyotes coming into camp to pick a fight...

So my forum search has not yield'ed results. Anyone have a brand of dog seat-belt system they've had good luck with? I plan to take Mason with me camping and 4-wheeling this summer and I'm sure there will be occation that requires him to be in the truck wearing some sort of restraint. I've...

I just thought I might get some feedback on Mason's actions yesterday. I don't know what got into him. 1. Nipped and finally bit my mother on the heel. (Mom was visiting; 3rd visit) 2. Got mean with another dog at the dark park 3. Peed on me Notes: None of these actions are like...

My Aus. Cattle dog loves to herd....nothing interesting....he only herds us. No matter where we are in the house; he's watching us. A couple days ago I was working in the front yard while the misses was working in the back yard....he was inside going back and forth between the back and front...

Hello, Looking for some advice here...... So our neighbor is moving....has been for 3 weeks... They leave their Rott chained to a tree for 3-4 days at a time with no food or fresh water. They hardly ever come by here, the old house, and it's really distubing. It was 33 degrees last...

So Mason our Aus. cattle dog is lazy. He wont play ball (Tennis ball; large kid balls; fetch with a stick or anything). He has a lot of energy and is starting to be destructive so it would be really great if he would 'play' but he prefers to go back on the deck and just watch us like we're...

So our 10-mo old Aust. cattle dog is housebroken for the most part. He does his business outside. However, when he gets excited, he doesn't seem to be able to control himself. When we come home from work, or when we get up in the morning, he dribbles quite a bit on the floor as he gets very...

Hello Everyone; Meet my dog Mason. The shelter said he is a Australian Cattle Dog but I'm not so sure. Mason is about 10mo old and he's very polite; doesn't bark and isn't bothered by loud noises etc. He's very good with new commands too.