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The myth of "normal" dogs

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Thought I would pass this along. Thanks to Quercus for sharing.

http://blogs.dogster.com/dog-training/the-myth-of-normal-dogs/2010/11/

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Thank you for the link - and how true. I've added this site to 'my favourites'. I also read an excellent article on the 'Alpha Roll' there.
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My dog snuck out the front door off leash tonight.

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• • • RogueCoyote

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First, the pic of her in the too big (for now) vest is adorable!!

@roguecoyote said in My dog snuck out the front door off leash tonight.:

but I'm aware that extra weight isn't good for the breed,

I think that the issue with the added weight is related to her age. Once she is fully grown (12-18 months?) she should be able to carry some supplies: a baggy of kibble, a typical water bottle.... Things you might want on hand if you were going to go for a hike in the woods. Just let her grow up a bit first so that her muscles and bones are strong enough.
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cats and dogs getting along together. lol

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@betsy - sounds to me like you are doing everything right.... the pup and cats need to make their own peace... and sounds like it is going as good as expected. The pup will learn the body language as she gets older of the cats... and yes, agree with Debra... good that the cats done run... and if the pups gets "swiped" by the kitties... what a better way to learn to back off...
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@curlytails:

Basilboy, I just saw this post recently and thought of your post.

"Dog Park Etiquette: Dos and Don'ts from a Trainer"
http://dogblog.dogster.com/2011/10/04/dog-park-etiquette-dos-and-donts-from-a-trainer/
(I'm having a weird issue where all links to that blog keep redirecting to one specific post, not the one that I intended to link, so you might have to go to the main page? Anyway, sorry for any confusion)

I personally prefer dog parks where I can keep moving, where there are lots of trails and plenty of things for my dogs to sniff and see aside from just interacting with dogs – because not every dog enjoys playing with every other dog! I feel like they learn to keep a closer eye on you (and you on them) if you're a moving target and not grounded to one spot all the time. So I don't really like small, completely fence-enclosed dog parks myself, but I do need adequate physical barriers (large bodies of water, partial fencing, etc.) combined with high visibility in order to feel secure letting my dogs off leash.

Thank you for the article, a great read for before going to the dog park. Though I think we will wait until our puppy classes are over and I'm more confident in his behavior.
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@DebraDownSouth:

I won't claim I have never smacked a dog… pop for effect not hard enough to hurt. But I also won't pretend it is good training or necessary. Is it abusive, no. But it is not good training. But then, I also think the best parents don't spank. I want neither my dogs or child to behave for fear of getting hit, even if the hit doesn't hurt. I want them to do what I want through training, rewards and punishments that do not include hitting.

Good post!
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WHEN IT's raining cats and dogs???

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In our house there is one way to get back inside…

Now before you say thats unfair, we don't have a yard so human and basenji have to stand out in the rain until Indy does what he needs to do. It will only take one or two times to make the point. Plus no potty in the house
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My advice besides the crate training is to empty him before you leave. Make time to go on a short walk until he goes potty before you leave.

My dogs sometimes will poop three times on a short walk. They actually strain to get everything out of them to mark as much as the neighborhood as they can.

Our female even backs up and pees on trees.

If the he is empty & maybe give him a chewy to keep him busy, and a really nice blanket to sleep on. They love snuggling certain things.

He's going to have a hard time pooping/peeing in the house if he has nothing inside of him.

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The myth of "normal" dogs

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