Pets Corner, natter on all you like and post pics of your pets and pet problems - Page 11

FredSpencer · 27th October 2009, 20:16

Have you tried dog training classes?

Phil · 27th October 2009, 21:49

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Originally Posted by FredSpencer

Have you tried dog training classes?

That is an option, I was hoping to avoid the possible expense.

FredSpencer · 27th October 2009, 22:04

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Originally Posted by Phil

That is an option, I was hoping to avoid the possible expense.

Try to think of it as paying for some entertainment, with the bonus of a better behaved dog eventually.

Have a look at this site

http://www.apdt.co.uk/index.asp

Phil · 27th October 2009, 22:33

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Originally Posted by FredSpencer

Try to think of it as paying for some entertainment, with the bonus of a better behaved dog eventually.

Have a look at this site

http://www.apdt.co.uk/index.asp

Thanks Fred, its not loading at the moment so will check it tomorrow.

Mikronboy · 10th November 2009, 19:11

Meet George, my ginger tomcat and Nelson the parrot.

Plus Christina, my missus!

Mike

ALPACA · 10th November 2009, 19:38

:lol: Our two boys, Tom & Jerry. Two dalmation spotted feline brothers that we collected at six weeks old......

Now four and a half years old, and mad as mad things on a mad day in madsville!!

Love them to pieces :lol:

alluslawless · 11th November 2009, 14:05

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Originally Posted by Phil

Help!!

My dog is driving me mad. When we are at home, he is the laziest, most relaxed, quiet, gentle and chilled out dog going. However, when I walk him he is the biggest, most disobedient dog you could ever wish to imagine.
Jackie cannot walk him at all. She weighs about 7 1/2 stone. Whilst it is very funny to watch her sprinting down the road trying to stop herself from falling over.
I have to walk him because, well someone has to. He pulls so much he starts coughing, people then start staring thinking I'm doing someone horrible to him.
I have pains in my lower body and sides from walking him. It is very unpleasant indeed.
I had Rhodesian Ridgebacks in the past when living with Mother. They are very easy to walk and didn't pull at all.
Oscar is a Springer Spaniel, about half the size of a Rhodesian Ridgeback but has some real pull.

What can I do? I have tried Halti's but they were dangerous. He just went completely mad. I've tried all the stuff on the training videos to no avail.

Try getting a "Gentle Leader" (This might be the Halti you refer to in which case if you dont like it forget it.) Its like a harness for the dogs head and the lead attaches to the side. When the dog pulls his head will be pulled around towards you and he should soon get the idea that pulling gets him nowhere fast.
Or.. use a long lead and put a large loop of it in your hand. When he pulls drop the loop then turn around and say "This way" and walk back the way you came and keep repeating. He'll soon learn that if he pulls he again gets nowhere and his adventure is over. This works really quickly. Results in a couple of hours if you have the patience.You may look a bit daft tho'.

stevemac · 15th November 2009, 18:38

Ducks in the bath

ruby-the-rover · 19th November 2009, 19:37

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Originally Posted by calibrax

I miss him loads...

he looks like a big cuddly teddy bear, awwwwww

Thomas · 19th November 2009, 19:39

My dog meg passed away earlier this year I was really really gutted she was a New Zeland Huntaway and had such a great personality, It was like loosing one of the family.

10th November 2009, 19:38	#106
ALPACA Gets stuck in MG HS EXCLUSIVE DCT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: KENT Posts: 730 Thanks: 51 Thanked 108 Times in 25 Posts	:lol: Our two boys, *Tom & Jerry*. Two dalmation spotted feline brothers that we collected at six weeks old...... Now four and a half years old, and mad as mad things on a mad day in madsville!! Love them to pieces :lol: __________________ MG HS EXCLUSIVE DCT - Dynamic Red Tri-Coat with Sardana red Bader leather interior. K&N filter.Weathershields.Mudflaps.Sundshades.Slot mats.Quilted rear seat protector.Latch guards.Fabric & rubber mats.Fabric & rubber Loadliners.Full alloy spare.MG seatbelt covers.Aussie chrome tailgate strip & bumper protector.Autoglymn lifeshine.Indonesian tailgate badge.Chrome steering wheel cover.

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Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	My dog meg passed away earlier this year I was really really gutted she was a New Zeland Huntaway and had such a great personality, It was like loosing one of the family.