These are the activities I have worked on in my first 24 hours with my border collie puppy Edna: housebreaking. I have either my eyes on her, or she is locked in her crate. She gets a treat and hears the command "potty" when she goes outside. This is time consuming - when awake and … Continue reading Puppy’s First Days
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So, as I drove away with Pete, I formulated a plan for bringing a potential 8-pound unhousebroken chainsaw into our busy household! My first priority was giving Pete a long, proper "Leadership Walk". When introducing a new dog to your household, it is imperative to walk him or her in a calm, follower mode for … Continue reading Pete’s Problems
Does your male dog mark "his" territory in your house? Are you finding mystery stains on drapes, chairs, beds or other corners? This behavior is not a house training issue, technically. It is a leadership and dominance issue. Dogs that do this are often small, insecure/dominant types. (We'd call them passive-aggressive, if they were humans!) … Continue reading Leg Lifting in the House
Rain City K9 