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  • Vet Visit for Exam and Boosters and Anxiety

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    barkB
    @Saving thank you very much for the suggestions!
  • Will not pee

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    SavingS
    I don't get other dogs in the yard but I do get foxes, she will sniff but isn't bothered.
  • Destructive behaviour

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    elbrantE
    I was a little pre-occupied earlier today, and Doodle displayed her displeasure at my constant delays... how? She got up on the sofa and did this little prancing-dancing thing. Like she was saying, "haha, look at me misbehaving". LOL oh yeah.... if that is her "breaking bad", I'm in trouble, she's got my heart!
  • Scared of people / crowds

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    tanzaT
    @sarahmiri - I would say no to carrying him.... don't pick him up, but get down to his level as Zande pointed out in her response.
  • HELP! Never-ending barking at our guests at home

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    DebraDownSouthD
    You need to teach 2 things.. a 100 percent solid down/stay and "leave it". If you have to use a collar and leash to keep him beside you and down, do it. Do not continue trying to get interaction. The more they totally ignore him, the less stressed he'll be. Once you can get him to stay at least 15 mins, get a male friend to come over. Put him in down stay and give the leave it command if he barks. Once he is QUIET, the person leaves. Keep repeating as often as you can get men to come over. Once he is quiet from the start, lengthen the time by a few minutes. ALWAYS tell him good boy and give a treat for being quiet. It would help a lot if you can try this out in a park too. If he's less reactive to men there, they can walk past and toss a treat (not look at or talk to). Once he seems to like seeing them coming because he associates with treats, they can say "GOOD BOY" as they pass. Then they can stop and toss the treat. Eventually they can stop, say good boy, toss the treat, speak to you and move on. Eventually he will link men to good. Throw in some women too, but concentrate on men. http://www.clickerlessons.com/index.htm
  • Besenji NEVER tires

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    jys1011J
    Mine NEVER tires either!!! However I have figured out that if I make him work he does tire :) I use a backpack & it's great & has worked wonders for tiring out our crazy dog :D :D Here's the one I got & I fill it with a couple of bottled waters (no more than 2lbs) and THEN we go out for 3 miles :D http://www.ruffwear.com/Approach-Pack-trade-II?sc=2&category=13 I also have a treadmill at home that I'm trying to get him used to so that he can do some extra work there too! I can't ride a bike but there are some people on the forum that do bike with their dog for about 6 miles & they use this contraption :D http://www.springerusa.com/ There are ways I PROMISE you…we just have to outsmart them!!