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Like others have said, this is an outlet for your dogs boredom. You will need to find more things to keep the dog occupied, as well as keeping him away from the fence. He obviously loves to stickybeak, as long as he isnt barking I would consider getting him something to climb onto where he can watch some more of what is happening around him.

The dog would need to be a dog that enjoys chasing a ball for it to be intrinsically reinforcing though. If he was only chasing the ball so he earned a game of tug, then he would be being extrinsically reinforced.

Erny is trying to help you by not just giving you the answer. She is also an NDTF instructor.

NDTF student? LOL I have just been studying myself

I start by getting the dog to walk through with it completely open, then progress to them having to touch it with their head on the way through then have it open enough to see a gap but they need to use their nose. If they want to come in desperately enough during the day they will, so I would just leave it down when you are not home.

What a small world it is, I actually work with Molly's dad occasionally. Looks like I might be getting some puppy cuddles some time soon P.s Hellcheek!!!!

David Koch was saying on Sunrise the other morning that our dollar is expected to continue to rise and may become even with the USD by christmas Woohoo.

Are you doing drive training with Buffy? Practice on her focus with a tug or toy, then take it along for her next bath.

Sounds great Horus It will be great to meet up with everyone ;)

I had my Peke Gillie's nostrils enlarged which was a fantastic improvement. As my vet said - Gillie now has a V8 exhaust :rolleyes: Before the surgery Gillie couldnt exercise very much without losing his breath and had problems with clearing congestion from his nose. Gillies nostrils were done as a freebie when he was in for patella surgery.

I am so sorry Kamuzz. Such a hard decision, I know you tried and tried. RIP Robbie. Be Happy. :rolleyes:

I find rescue puppies that have had to compete/gone hungry can be like this at first. Its very much in survival mode. Personally I wouldnt stress unless it didnt resolve after a couple of days by itself. A couple of days without fighting for every meal and having a full tummy will soon see pup relax more with its food. Good luck

Name:Robyn Age (optional):Mum to teenaged boys (is that close enough?) Location:Central Coast Rescue Group:Have rescued/fostered both privately and for: DCH, HAR, Cordy's, Winterpaws. Time in Rescue:2 years and counting Who can vouch for:This bit is hard, how well do we REALLY know each other. I hope that those I have rescued with and for know that I treasure respect and integrity. Mr and Ms Winterpaws I know very well, they did my yard check and I suppose I will vouch for them ;) Preferred Breed: I am a frustrated lover of all things working breed. Time, money and children mean I am trying to stick to the easier fluffies atm (my next foster is a GSD though ) Ok, who am I kidding. If it has four legs(that's negotiable too) I will consider fostering it :rolleyes: Experience (if any):Obedience tragic, but very much socially for quite a while. Currently doing NDTF and K9's handlers course. Register microchip implanter. Tafe course in grooming. Microchip- of course Vaccination- of course Desexing- at 7 weeks onwards, will hold back adoption if it is a small pup. Heartworm test - after 6 months of age only worming- of course, fanatical about worming. flea treatment. Capstar on pickup from pound etc. Then Advantix/advantage or similar depending on season. I am in a tick area. vet work if required. Love my vet. Depends on organisation, my preference is to pts rather than treat some cases. depends. basic training/teach manners. Yes house train dogs. Yes Dogs inside the home or outside. Housetrained and trustworthy - inside with 24/7 access to yard. Unhousetrained or untrustworthy, outside when there is not supervision - Outside or in crate at night. Are you prepared to give extra care for a submissive nervous dog. Yes, I enjoy the challenge of overcoming behaviours and fears in dogs. I am happy to keep a dog for a long period while I work with it, I would not hesitate to pts a dog that is not rehomable. Nb: Issues I woud take on are not "serious", they are fixable rather than just manageable.

My original thoughts on prong collars were that they were a cruel, harmful device that would send me running off to the RSPCA to report the owner for cruelty and abuse. Absolutely disgusting. Then.......... I opened my eyes and allowed someone to show me what a prong collar was really like and how it was used. Amazing, as someone who now not only uses and owns a prong collar I cannot recommend them enough. Prong collars are a both humane and extremely effective tool. The first dog that I used a prong on was an 18month old entire male Wolfhound cross, who was a foster dog taken from a local pound. Connor was a 50kg dog who was unsocialised, untrained and nervous of the world. Connors size and strength coupled with his nervous nature and lack of training meant that it was impossible for him to be walked and taken into new situations because he simply could not be safely controlled. Connors choices where simple, return him to the pound or get him a training collar that would be effective. Connor had 10 minutes of training in the yard to initiate him to the collar and how it works in a distaction free environment and then off we went.......... the difference was amazing. Connor went from a dog needing two people struggling to walk him, to a dog under complete control with one hand on the leash. Because he had firm leadership Connor also immediately became more settled and confident. Connor now lives with my mother, who is in her 60's. He is the perfect dog for her being an effective deterent to any tresspassers and a loving and trustworthy companion. They toddle off around the block for their regular walk with Connor's prong collar keeping them both safe. My opinion, again, of prong collars are that they are a safe, effective and very humane tool. It is unfortunate that their harsh appearance gives the wrong impression to people who are ignorant of how they actually work.

I would be wary of taking her to just any club/trainer, the wrong advise or putting her into a situation that she isnt ready for can end up making her alot worse. I would ask around your area for a behaviourist and get her assessed properly.

OOOOOOOh, I have been waiting for you guys to report back :D Sounds great, more info............. Winterpaws and I start the course next month , we will be doing our first block training in September :D

There are some good tips HERE Goodluck, I have a clothes puller here at the moment too eta: spellink

So will there be more Staffy Rescue puppies in the future? ;)

OOOOh, runs off to check out the Virgin Blue Sale

Tranquil paste was recommended to me by a very respected local greyhound breeder/trainer/chiro. I use it for stressed fosters and find it does help to settle them in. I also used it on a poodlex with seperation anxiety, it really helped especially when he was at the vets for desexing.

Rest in Peace Linus baby, I'm so sorry for your loss girls. ;) :D

What a great day today. Thanks to Rhonda, Vickie and the organisers. I got to listen, learn and watch some wonderful dogs and their handlers. I just wish I could come tomorrow too :D I am so burnt from not bringing my hat and sunscreen, though. ;) Here are a couple of the gorgeous dogs there today. The first one I call: "your mother and father werent married"

RIP Alecia Im so sorry for your loss

Where exactly are you? Hunter Animal Rescue can take the other pup, sounds like it needs to be out of there ASAP. efs