http://k9academy.dogboard.net/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:46 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/14/42/13/64/logo11.gif http://k9academy.dogboard.net/feed/? http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/itchies-when-i-wake-up-t639.htm xXEvilMistressxX Okay first off I wanted to say...DONT SUGGEST A DOCTOR....I just want general ideas of what you think my problem might be, I am very much so against going to doctors and where I live the doctors are poorly rated and I don't feel comfterable with a doctor looking at my legs, anyway here is my issue: Whenever i wake up from sleeping I am ITCHY all over and I get lil red bumps on my legs and they are sooo ITCHY. I put anti-itch creme on them along with a bandaid so I don't scratch them horribly ... General Chat Thu, 02 Sep 2010 17:49:46 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/itchies-when-i-wake-up-t639.htm#4168 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/itchies-when-i-wake-up-t639.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/intersting-day-at-the-shelter-t630.htm Steven_L Went to help out at the animal shelter today...was 105 out! Started with grooming a Samoyed (although I suspect it was a husky mix) and a Husky...came out with fur all over my face and sweaty...very frustrating but it was cool playing with the dogs ^^ Then out of nowhere...the sky gets dark...temp drops like 20 degrees (litteraly). I knew it was going to thunder a bit, which it did but then freezing rain started to fall. All the volunteers and employees were outside with outstretched arms ... General Chat Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:30:16 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/intersting-day-at-the-shelter-t630.htm#4137 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/intersting-day-at-the-shelter-t630.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/separation-anxiety-t611.htm alibi2007 I have a 2 year old female lab. She will be 3 in November. She is a inside dog because of past issues. She has always been pretty good but had her problems. I just got a male lab in April. He is also inside for time being till he is big enough to stay in back yard where I have a 4 year old male lab. My 2 year old female labs name is Alibi. We just had her fixed in June. Since then she has been acting like a different dog. The vet in thinking it may be separation anxiety. I kind of think it may ... Dog Health Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:16:14 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/separation-anxiety-t611.htm#4026 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/separation-anxiety-t611.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/wild-canids-behavior-and-communication-t626.htm leashedForLife dholes - smallish k9s native to India and historically up into Amur River / Siberian tiger country; now mostly found in rural-India and the Punjab region, with scattered groups in satellite areas. only about BC-size, wiry + active; they live in large packs, in part because tigers think of dholes as snack-food - the more eyes and ears and teeth, the better. dholes whistle to communicate - http://tinyurl.com/35x9m4r tiger + dholes - http://tinyurl.com/39ne9ue dholes ... Dog Training and Behavior Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:29:04 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/wild-canids-behavior-and-communication-t626.htm#4110 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/wild-canids-behavior-and-communication-t626.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/why-not-advise-aversive-techniques-on-the-net-t444.htm Steven_L Spent a few minutes writting up an article about some other consideration about advocating aversive methods. I mainly focused on two points, the skill required to use them and the manner in which people use them and accept them. Hope you guys like it! http://dog-notes.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-not-advise-aversive-techniques-on.html#more Feel free to comment here or at the blog (you can blog even if you aren't logged in) Dog Training and Behavior Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:10 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/why-not-advise-aversive-techniques-on-the-net-t444.htm#2792 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/why-not-advise-aversive-techniques-on-the-net-t444.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/hand-eye-co-ordination-games-t637.htm leashedForLife http://www.ferryhalim.com/orisinal/g3/bells.htm Orisinal.com - Winterbells OR: http://tinyurl.com/vj2r9 clicker training is a mechanical skill -improving timing + accuracy is a mechanical skill too this one is a CLASSIC: the virtual chicken - http://tinyurl.com/2etgb86 if U can get a 1 to 1 correlation between Cheep pecking at the button, and U clicking on the treat-box to dispense a pellet, U will find clicking a mere dog to be easy, sheep-dash is another fun ... Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:39:37 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/hand-eye-co-ordination-games-t637.htm#4160 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/hand-eye-co-ordination-games-t637.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/hello-from-the-uk-t635.htm Welshtyke
Anyway I live in South East Wales in the UK, we have recently adpoted 2 Bassets 5 months ago. Since having the dogs have become quite fascinated by the whole aspect of Behaviour a this whole "Alpha" scenorio truth or myth.



]]> Member Introductions Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:15:16 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/hello-from-the-uk-t635.htm#4146 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/hello-from-the-uk-t635.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/is-there-a-way-to-choose-more-posts-per-page-t631.htm leashedForLife any help would be very much appreciated

thanks,
- terry

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My shy, submissive little Rottie boy *NOT* ]]> Dog Pictures and Videos Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:40:38 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/me-and-baloo-t633.htm#4144 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/me-and-baloo-t633.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/teenagers-t636.htm xXEvilMistressxX TEENAGERS UNDER THE AGE OF 17 SHOULDNT BE ALLOWED TO DRIVE AT NIGHT. WHEN ITS DARK THEY NEED TO GET THEIR STUPID BUTTS HOME AND IF THEY NEED TO DRIVE AT NIGHT THEN THEY MUST BE SUPERVISED BY A PARENT!!!!!! NOT FRIENDS or SIBLINGS. UGH!!! Teenagers today need sent off to boot camp, seriously! My boyfriend and I were sitting in the car having a nice conversation and it was 9:00...and nobody was around us and outta nowhere these two stupid teenage girls pulled up beside us screaming things out the ... Rants Sat, 28 Aug 2010 03:44:24 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/teenagers-t636.htm#4148 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/teenagers-t636.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-breeding-and-showing-f11/aug-1923-newsreel-6-breeds-crystal-palace-dog-show-promo-t634.htm leashedForLife they do misidentify a few - well... 3 of 6, but we'll give them LOOK LIKE huskies for partial credit :p KENNEL CLUB SHOW - British Pathe the ones in bold are the errors - Quote:bold added - M/S of six white fluffy dogs which look a bit like huskies, a woman holds them and a policeman helps her keep them under control. M/S of a bloodhound, M/S of a big St Bernard. M/S of a Dalmatian, C/U of another dog's face. M/S of an Afghan hound, M/S of a boxer dog. M/S = Medium-Shot, in ... Dog Breeding and Showing Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:57:47 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-breeding-and-showing-f11/aug-1923-newsreel-6-breeds-crystal-palace-dog-show-promo-t634.htm#4145 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-breeding-and-showing-f11/aug-1923-newsreel-6-breeds-crystal-palace-dog-show-promo-t634.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/remembering-a-friend-t632.htm Betterdog4u I shared a photo here serveral months ago. It was a photo of a man and his dog. Not just any man, but a man who truly cared about people. A man who would go out of his way to help anyone who needed it. Personal refection in the past hour or so has got me thinking that maybe I took that picture, because deep inside I knew, it might be the last time we would have some time to "just hang out" and talk. It was a great day! Long story short: His daughter called me about an hour ago ... Memorial Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:53:19 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/remembering-a-friend-t632.htm#4143 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/remembering-a-friend-t632.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/my-first-day-t623.htm xXEvilMistressxX My first day of college was today, Its first time I ever been in school or even around people my age in 7 years!!! It was weird but it has intresting story. I was going in, and I walked there (after much horrible fighting with my mom and her not allowing me to walk there unless Kurt walked me there) and got a coke out of the machine because they were out of water, grrr...well I was opening the coke and I was looking for my classroom NOT paying attention to the bottle of soda and this guy goes ... General Chat Fri, 20 Aug 2010 06:08:33 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/my-first-day-t623.htm#4105 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/my-first-day-t623.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/shock-collar-t23.htm Steven_L The shock collar uses a combination of both postive punishment and negative reinforcement (usually you can't have one without the other.lol.), and from the looks of things not too many people on dog forums like them. However this isn't always the case. What are your opinions regarding shock collars? Do you think they are ok to use in some situations? Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 07 Oct 2009 23:09:07 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/shock-collar-t23.htm#23 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/shock-collar-t23.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-s-a-fight-what-s-a-bite-how-bad-is-bad-ranking-conflict-t629.htm leashedForLife I have not seen a ranking-system for conflicts, so i just invented one - with kudoes to *ian dunbar for quantifying bites. i am publishing it here for the 2nd time - lucky U , eh? lower-level conflicts - Grade 1: snarks are short-lived snaps with a snarl and light tooth-contact, or an air-snap with no teeth/growl, etc. Grade 2: spats are very-short fights with lots of barks, snarls, growls, many air-snaps or light mouthing, but leave NO bruises under the haircoat, NO punctures ... Dog Training and Behavior Sat, 21 Aug 2010 13:20:13 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-s-a-fight-what-s-a-bite-how-bad-is-bad-ranking-conflict-t629.htm#4118 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-s-a-fight-what-s-a-bite-how-bad-is-bad-ranking-conflict-t629.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/any-trainers-near-san-diego-t624.htm Ann http://www.examiner.com/dogs-in-national/a-soldier-s-plea-to-save-his-dog-urgent-help-needed-for-cancer-stricken-marine]]> Dog Training and Behavior Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:05:20 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/any-trainers-near-san-diego-t624.htm#4106 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/any-trainers-near-san-diego-t624.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/desex-in-dogs-puppies-and-potential-problems-what-are-the-issues-t628.htm leashedForLife a fellow list member claimed that spay/neuter is "...Very painful..." which has not been my experience at all. >---------------- since i am a CVA and a trainer, plus i provide home-nursing for pets whose family are out of town, i have seen a lot of post-surgical animals, for whom i cared; there were GDV-ops, fractures, external fixators for crushed limbs in HBC-cases, neutered adults and juveniles and neonates; I HAVE NOT seen serious post-S/N pain; most, even ... Dog Training and Behavior Sat, 21 Aug 2010 01:09:01 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/desex-in-dogs-puppies-and-potential-problems-what-are-the-issues-t628.htm#4116 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/desex-in-dogs-puppies-and-potential-problems-what-are-the-issues-t628.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/recalls-update-t627.htm Steven_L I found a few recalls for the month of August, thought to let you guys know. Here are the links: Procter & Gamble Recalls Select Dry Dog Foods http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2010/08/03/procter-gamble-recalls-select-dry-dog-foods.aspx Merrick Expands Dog Treat Recall http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2010/08/05/merrick-expands-dog-treat-recall.aspx Merrick Expands Dog Treat Recall to All Lots http://www.dogchannel.com/dog-news/2010/08/17/merrick-expands-dog-treat-recall-to-all-lots.aspx Dog Nutrition & Recipes Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:47:40 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/recalls-update-t627.htm#4115 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/recalls-update-t627.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/vick-tory-dogs-vicks-ex-fighters-where-r-they-2-articles-t619.htm leashedForLife http://tinyurl.com/2b78rv4 'Can U teach a bad-dog new tricks?' - PARADE mag. article http://tinyurl.com/235w39g 'where are they now?' - 20 slides of the over-40 dogs not all were fought; but all were neglected, under-socialized, many brutalized. a new book is coming out that covers the subject in depth, but these two articles are clearly evidence: these dogs are the ultimate proof of k9-resilience and forgiveness; they are a living rebuke to the folks who say, "impossible", ... Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:32:08 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/vick-tory-dogs-vicks-ex-fighters-where-r-they-2-articles-t619.htm#4067 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/vick-tory-dogs-vicks-ex-fighters-where-r-they-2-articles-t619.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/rear-end-awareness-t593.htm Ann Baloo is suddenly having problems with this, probably due to the massive and ongoing growth spurt he's had.The trainer assured me that it's not really uncommon in puppies. I've known of dogs that have had to work on this but have never had to deal with it personally. We didn't get home from our training class until after 10 last night so won't be able to start working with a ladder until I get home from work today, which I've been told is one of the best ways to help a dog understand where it's ... Dog Training and Behavior Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:40:11 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/rear-end-awareness-t593.htm#3861 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/rear-end-awareness-t593.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/just-arrived-t620.htm leashedForLife hey, y'all! i stumbled across this forum during a search, and i am so happy to see another pos-R venue for dog-owners, trainers and dog-fans - very cool! i am a trainer with over 25-years experience, and still stunned by the rebound of punitive and aversive training, tools and methods - had anybody ASKED me 20 or 30 years ago, will we still be using choke-chains, prong-collars, shock-collars, or HANGING dogs in 2000? i would confidently have said, no way! only a few diehard ... Member Introductions Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:18:47 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/just-arrived-t620.htm#4068 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/member-introductions-f5/just-arrived-t620.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/jobs-t622.htm xXEvilMistressxX Okay lil bit of question and rant and needing suggestions all thrown in one. First off I'm trying to get a job. As you probably know I had to quit my job I had last year because of school and they refused to give me off for school so I had no choice but to quit on their busiest week (labor day week before it). So I been putting in applications all around and I been doing "call backs" and I went back to the one grocery store and K-mart and they both told me they are sorry but they ... General Chat Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:08:05 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/jobs-t622.htm#4085 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/jobs-t622.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/creepy-story-idea-t616.htm xXEvilMistressxX Okay soo my friend and I went on this trip to cleveland and he brought along his friend kyle and his girlfriend Stefany well....we were gone 20 hours....with them and when it got daylight out and I saw what kyle looked like...my heart stopped....then it grew numb....and hurt....this guy looked like my ex dan's TWIN! It took everything I had to not cry the whole 3 hour drive up there. It hurt soooo much, it felt like my chest went numb then someone was slowly taking a knife and stabbing it, and ... General Chat Sun, 08 Aug 2010 04:55:19 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/creepy-story-idea-t616.htm#4051 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/creepy-story-idea-t616.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/arts-gait-change-on-3-legs-cages-brains-unconscious-motivatations-t621.htm leashedForLife http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193573.php "Gait Compensation" Studied With The Help Of 3-Legged Dogs PRINTER-friendly for ease of reading: http://tinyurl.com/2ds2k32 http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/195104.php Mice Cages Alter Brains According To Researchers - environmental enrichment alters brain structure (and therefore, function) - Gee, who knew? PRINTER-friendly - http://tinyurl.com/2ewsw6k http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/193428.php Motivation ... Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:54:21 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/arts-gait-change-on-3-legs-cages-brains-unconscious-motivatations-t621.htm#4083 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/arts-gait-change-on-3-legs-cages-brains-unconscious-motivatations-t621.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/random-faq-t617.htm Steven_L I was looking through some of the google searches that lead to K9Domain and I notice that a lot of them I don't have articles for on the site. I guess they are just led there by certain keywords. So I got to thinking how about I start posting some of those questions here, get a few answers and then post the question along with a summarized answer on K9domain with a link back here. Does that sound like a good idea? Can I count on your guys' help? Should help liven KA up as well as get ... Site Announcements Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:39:55 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/random-faq-t617.htm#4061 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/random-faq-t617.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/ever-had-a-scare-t115.htm Steven_L Has anything ever happened to you pooch that nearly made your heart stop? Meaning an accident or health problem that you most likely had to rush to the vet or maybe it was that your dog ate a handful of chocolate? Share your scariest story here and see if any others have been through what you went through. Dog Health Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:14:31 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/ever-had-a-scare-t115.htm#244 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/ever-had-a-scare-t115.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-are-your-hands-telling-your-dog-t455.htm lucysnewmum you may think that is an odd question but there is a very good reason why i ask. i am currently studying the way we communicate with dogs, how they communicate back to us and how sometimes we get our wires crossed because the body language has been misread. for instance - it is well documented that humans use their eyes and their hands in the main. eye contact and body posture come a close second. dogs use their noses and mouths to find out about the environment. and therby lies the ... Dog Training and Behavior Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:06:36 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-are-your-hands-telling-your-dog-t455.htm#2853 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/what-are-your-hands-telling-your-dog-t455.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-grooming-f9/you-groom-your-own-dog-t178.htm Steven_L How many here groom their own dog? Is your particular pooch low maintainance or high maintainance? What kind of things do you do when you groom your dog: brush? Bath? Clip Nails? Dog Grooming Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53:55 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-grooming-f9/you-groom-your-own-dog-t178.htm#661 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-grooming-f9/you-groom-your-own-dog-t178.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/when-not-to-use-a-clicker-premack-t618.htm Steven_L Oh guys, just found a golden article! I loved it! The examples they use in this articles really help understand a little more about reinforcing bad behaviors (what not to do) and being able to capture good ones. But also what I really like towards the end is that it focused on something called the Premack Principle....in short its as I've always liked sayings. 'While something might be a reward in one circumstance, it might not be in another'. So have a go at it, and please post your ... Dog Training and Behavior Tue, 17 Aug 2010 22:50:02 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/when-not-to-use-a-clicker-premack-t618.htm#4062 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/when-not-to-use-a-clicker-premack-t618.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/top-dog-movies-t615.htm Steven_L So just looked through an newletter I got, seems to have some of the top dog movies. How many of these have you seen? Action Dog Movies 1. Lassie Come Home 2. Old Yeller 3. Benji 4. Turner and Pooch 5. Beethoven 6. Homeward Bound 7. My Dog Skip 8. Eight Below 9. Marley and Me 10. Hachi: A Dogs Tale Animated Dog Movies 1. Lady and the Tramp 2. 101 Dalmatians 3. Fox and the Hound 4. Oliver and Company 5. All Dogs go to Heaven 6. A Goofy Movie 7. Cliffords Really ... Books & TV Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:51:21 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/top-dog-movies-t615.htm#4045 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/top-dog-movies-t615.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/what-to-do-if-your-dog-bite-someone-t613.htm Steven_L http://dogs.about.com/od/faqs/f/What-Should-I-Do-If-My-Dog-Bites-Someone.htm?nl=1 If your dog bites someone its natural that you as the owner would feel panicked because you don't know what to do or what might happen. Here are a few pointers on what are some good steps to take if something like this were ever to happen. -Obviously stay calm, not only will it help your situation but your reaction and mood will definitely affect your dog. -Crate your dog or put him/her in a confined area. -Help ... General Chat Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:44:07 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/what-to-do-if-your-dog-bite-someone-t613.htm#4038 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/what-to-do-if-your-dog-bite-someone-t613.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/aggression-triggers-t612.htm Steven_L We all know aggression problems are things best left to experts, however in the case of forums is always good to try to help owners of aggressive dogs minimize the risk of someone getting bit (not so much solving the problem). Included in this is finding out what is the dog's aggression trigger. Meaning what is it that he/she reacts to. Sometimes it could be only men, certain types of dogs, certain smells, etc. The following article explains a few of these common triggers: http://www.dogster.com/articles/Some-Common-Triggers-For-Dog-Aggression-225 So ... Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:33:13 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/aggression-triggers-t612.htm#4036 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/aggression-triggers-t612.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/really-t610.htm alparen Ok so my husband took the dogs to the park today and after he was gone to work i went to take my dogs out to pee ( i do them all one at a time because 3 is to many to handle at once where i live) anyhoo i can't find the leashes and realize they are probably still in the car oh well whatever my dogs are behaved well trained enough the don't go to far without a leash but i always take them out on a leash it's rare thy aren't out on one. So i pick up my 8 month old shih tzu and bring him outside ... Rants Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:05:07 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/really-t610.htm#4025 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/rants-f20/really-t610.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/other-pets-f19/bearded-dragon-t80.htm SpencerIsAQT I hadn't noticed this section before! This is my Bearded Dragon, who I've had for about 3 months. I think "it" is a girl, but I am waiting until she is a little bit older so I can be absolutely sure before I name her. If she is definitely a girl, her name will be Saphira. I got her a hammock the other day.. she loves it! Still growing! Other Pets Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:40:12 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/other-pets-f19/bearded-dragon-t80.htm#87 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/other-pets-f19/bearded-dragon-t80.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/dog-icecream-t328.htm Steven_L
I feed Junior a little bit of vanilla Ice cream and he loves it, I know that too much would probably be bad for him because of them being able to digest lactose.]]> Dog Nutrition & Recipes Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:37:05 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/dog-icecream-t328.htm#1581 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-nutrition-recipes-f10/dog-icecream-t328.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/hullabaloo-9-months-old-t607.htm Ann ]]> Dog Pictures and Videos Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:23:05 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/hullabaloo-9-months-old-t607.htm#4005 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/hullabaloo-9-months-old-t607.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/in-memory-of-chip-the-2010-memorial-garden-t574.htm Betterdog4u As most of you know, I lost Chip to old age in 2007. In his memory, I created the "Chip's Memorial Garden" project. As you enter the yard he loved to run and play in, you now see the Garden built in his memory. Im got a late start (about a month late) on it this year because I decided to remodel it (again). Instead of just two levels, it now has three. The third level (top) is devided into two sections. One has the "Gardian Angel" in it, and the other has the "Puppy ... Memorial Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:52:25 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/in-memory-of-chip-the-2010-memorial-garden-t574.htm#3735 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/memorial-f14/in-memory-of-chip-the-2010-memorial-garden-t574.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/country-singer-writes-a-song-about-saving-shelter-dogs-t609.htm xXEvilMistressxX http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlatbTh5Ooo

I came across this...I was very impressed...She seems really nice she likes to reply to her comments on the video too. Hope you guys enjoy it as much as I did. =) ]]> Dog Pictures and Videos Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:20:40 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/country-singer-writes-a-song-about-saving-shelter-dogs-t609.htm#4016 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/country-singer-writes-a-song-about-saving-shelter-dogs-t609.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/new-addition-t608.htm alparen My husband and I bought a new 2 month old white Pitbull. We went and visited his parents met mom and dad and everything was great. Dad was super affectionate and cuddly so was mom both were well socialized good tempered well taken care of dogs. Dad was terrified of his own babies haha. So we decided to buy him and take him home seeing how mommy and daddy were big babies and happy well rounded obidient dogs. My question is. I have other animals in the house ... 2 cats and 2 other dogs to be exact ... Dog Training and Behavior Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:16:30 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/new-addition-t608.htm#4008 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/new-addition-t608.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/puppy-on-a-lead-help-t606.htm droggit Hi - we adopted an 11 week old pup called Jasper, who's gorgeous, although I'm finding it quite hard! We're working on crate training - he hasn't been left alone in it yet, but he will settle down if he's fussing and I'm there. We don't want to push this as it's very important he still trusts his crate, i guess. I need to get him walking on a lead as he's very stubborn about not wanting to poo where we need him too! I put the lead on him and he just chews it - except when it's just been sprayed ... Dog Training and Behavior Wed, 21 Jul 2010 18:08:29 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/puppy-on-a-lead-help-t606.htm#3977 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/puppy-on-a-lead-help-t606.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/new-simlies-11-13-09-t157.htm Steven_L Hey you guys, I've been promising you some new similies and here they are, hope you like them. I did have to take some off because didn't want any loading problems, if I took one off that you like let me know and we'll see if we can get it back. Or if you have any suggestions about other emoticons that you've seen, put a link here and we'll see what we can do. Here are the new ones: Site Announcements Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:15:45 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/new-simlies-11-13-09-t157.htm#547 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/site-announcements-f4/new-simlies-11-13-09-t157.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/virgina-beach-photos-t603.htm xXEvilMistressxX Random photos of the Beach at Virgina Beach and then Norfolk VA where we stayed, which looked over the bay. I don't ever do tanning because I don't want to get cancer from it but when I am outside playing I wouldnt mind a lil bit of a tan and apperntly my skins sun repellent because I was outside all 3 days in full sun by the ocean and I didnt get ANY tan. They had really nice dog stores, which Steven I got you a little something so be checking the mail! Anyway, the prices were really shocking ... General Chat Sat, 10 Jul 2010 18:31:21 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/virgina-beach-photos-t603.htm#3938 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/virgina-beach-photos-t603.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/how-d-it-go-t599.htm Steven_L ]]> General Chat Mon, 05 Jul 2010 22:13:08 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/how-d-it-go-t599.htm#3899 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/how-d-it-go-t599.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/how-come-dogs-dont-like-it-when-you-blow-in-their-ears-t605.htm KarlaKoala Haha I know what you guys are all probably thinking "who goes around blowing in dogs ears?" Well yesterday my little cousin came over and was playing with Molly while I was putting some things in a box for the junkstore. Well I heard him scream so I turned around and he's all "Molly tried to bite me." I thought he was lying and that he just hurt her which caused her to snap at him, Molly is not a biting dog. So I asked him what he did and he said "I blew on her." ... Dog Training and Behavior Mon, 12 Jul 2010 19:48:56 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/how-come-dogs-dont-like-it-when-you-blow-in-their-ears-t605.htm#3944 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-training-and-behavior-f7/how-come-dogs-dont-like-it-when-you-blow-in-their-ears-t605.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/primary-difference-between-cesar-and-me-t602.htm Betterdog4u In a recent issue of "Cesar's Way" magazine Cesar worte and article called, " 5 things that drive us crazy". It was written from what he calls a "dogs point of view" Here's what he wrote. Are you my pack leader or my playmate? You’ve watched Dog Whisperer and read my books, so you know how important it is for you to claim the role of pack leader from the time your puppy first joins the family. But then you come home, and it’s a beautiful summer evening, ... Books & TV Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:35:30 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/primary-difference-between-cesar-and-me-t602.htm#3920 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/books-tv-f15/primary-difference-between-cesar-and-me-t602.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/star-the-keepsake-t596.htm xXEvilMistressxX So I go on this Eskie dog forum for only owners of this breed and they have a bunch of ladies who make American Eskimo Dog stuff, which I collect and these are all American made! So this lady had this Eskie doll keepsake and you sent her your dog's fur and she used it as stuffing and she sewed it in this doll that looked like an eskie and put Star's name on the front. I got in the mail a few weeks ago, so here are photos of it and no I didn't let him play with it lol! Its going on my wall. I ... Dog Pictures and Videos Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:09:09 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/star-the-keepsake-t596.htm#3876 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/star-the-keepsake-t596.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/its-way-too-quiet-out-there-what-are-they-up-to-t578.htm Betterdog4u
Here's what i found!!! (Sorry for the photo quality, it was taken thru the screen without flash and it was almost dark)
]]> Dog Pictures and Videos Mon, 14 Jun 2010 03:37:21 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/its-way-too-quiet-out-there-what-are-they-up-to-t578.htm#3759 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-pictures-and-videos-f13/its-way-too-quiet-out-there-what-are-they-up-to-t578.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/leaving-for-the-week-t600.htm xXEvilMistressxX Well in a few hours I will be on my way to Virgina Beach...I will be gone for week but I will check this site out from time to time if I can on my cell phone. I must say I am excited but I am scared. I cannot sleep obviously LOL! I just have this weird feeling...its like hard to explain its in the pit of my stomach it feels like... I need to pee but I don't have to...like I said its hard to explain. I only get that when I think about the trip. I am getting the sense that my heart doesn't ... General Chat Wed, 07 Jul 2010 06:18:21 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/leaving-for-the-week-t600.htm#3914 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/leaving-for-the-week-t600.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/green-poop-t597.htm xXEvilMistressxX So my aunt's dog has had green poop all day today. Now my aunt is old she cant afford much so she can only afford vet once a year, so I cannot suggest a vet but the dog does go yearly and is due in August. Anyway, my aunt said it has only been for one day and it was dark green and she saw nothing like that before. She started to freak out about it and I suggested it might be from the dog eating to much grass or dyed product in the food... or it could be a parasite but I highly doubt it is a parasite ... Dog Health Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:18:26 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/green-poop-t597.htm#3877 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/dog-health-f8/green-poop-t597.htm http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/i-keep-changing-majors-t598.htm xXEvilMistressxX So I sort of have myself in a delema...I am already signed up for majoring in Early Childhood EDU, to be a teacher. I've always enjoyed being a playing teacher and it was the one game that never got old. I want to make a differance in children's lives and make them want to go to school instead of dreading each day. Then I get inspired to want to be a pshycatrist and a nurse/family doctor.... Health has always been my strong point the one thing that has been my talent it is like I just always ... General Chat Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:40:40 GMT http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/i-keep-changing-majors-t598.htm#3878 http://k9academy.dogboard.net/general-chat-f21/i-keep-changing-majors-t598.htm