gads

maybe we need a timetable - 20 min each dog to save their insanity and how do i sign and pay up? - call the centre or provider

No he loves people and hugs. He is just a bit silly when he is challenged. Wont back down. Sort of guy to never start a fight but finish one. :wink: I just want to learn to handle him better. But also he doesn't do well with dogs he doesn't know in his face. yep, our dogs shouldn't meet. that's mine to a tee.

i'm still undecided about going (just that it is whole weekend). i will pm you tomorrow. thanks for offer what's a GSD?

this is leila. the only time she is angry is when she doesn't feel in control. edited: she isn't uncontrollable and it is predictable, so we just don't put her in situations where she feels threatened. she isn't destructive - will sleep all day. example of her behaviour - walking up to an off leash area; smells dogs -tail goes up ears prick; gets close and starts to whimper "i want to play"; dogs approach with gusto and then she starts to growl; dogs could even approach cautiously but if the intro doesn't follow her rules she likes to snap and get angry. it only happens with dogs of same size. when this starts it's time to move on. if my wife and i decide to go than yeah, i'd love to borrow a crate - it would take away the stress

thanks huski. so those cages, can you hire them from vets or at the centre?

gads, I'm only going to the day sessions so you bring your dog with you for that time. I'm taking a crate to put him in, but I'll be sitting next to it so we sit with our dogs during the seminars? outdoors?

i have yet to sign up but i am very interested. i want to bring my dog and have the all clear from K9 Force to bring if i am confident in handling her. this i can do. my question is: where can i leave my dog when it is just seminar time? because of her issues she can't be left with other dogs. if i come i will drive down both days.

hi all, first time poster - yes i know there is an introduce yourself page but i need/want to get this question out there? how can i stop my dog from reacting negatively when approached by other dogs similar size? basically dogs she feels intimidated by. my dog - medium to large brindle ridge/bull mastiff/boxer history - - grew up socialising with dogs, not a lot as it was small rural town. she would roam free and play. no access to training school. did the basics myself. - started to take a disliking to staffies (she was attacked by one as a pup so i can understand her hatred) - i shared house a lot and she was fine meeting new dogs - then i started to notice that she didn't like dogs who were similar size, whom she felt slightly intimidated by. - now, she won't even give it a chance. best examples - dogs run at her and she feels threatened - game on - she'll snap (hard) went to a friends house who has the big poodles (2 of), there were 2 other dog friends of leila's, but when the 2 big poodles came bounding over - game on. she is 6 years old and has a wonderful attitude to playing with her dog friends and with little kids (i have no problems leaving her with children). she even sits out the front of house without fence just watching and sleeping all day long (don't get up me for this one). basically, i think she is becoming a cranky old B*****. but i can't take her anywhere where i know there will be other dogs not casuing a fuss. sorry for the massive first post, but would love to get her retrained/detrained. thanks in advance. i am in brisvegas