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  1. carriescanines

    Want to get a pup but please tell me first year costs?

    I have a blog which i have covered some of your questions, please feel free to check it as i think you may find it useful. http://carriescaninesandfriends.blogspot.co.uk/ Below i have copied a section from it for you, cost varies dependent on the size of your dog, how much you want to spend on...
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    Dog for our family

    check out the programme on channel 4, 8pm (or watch again) - Rescue Dog to Superdog. It may help your search and show you what you can train your dog to help with. The trainers on the programme are both very good!
  3. carriescanines

    Living in london with a dog

    Yes, I've had friends struggle finding themselves a nice home to rent as they have dogs. There are landlords that accept dogs, but it takes a quite a bit of searching to find the right home for you and your dog!
  4. carriescanines

    Dog for our family

    I also found this article for you, regarding introducing a dog to your cat http://www.patriciamcconnell.com/theotherendoftheleash/introducing-cats I hope its useful
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    Puppy eating poop

    ahhh bless him hope hes ok now? teaching a good leave it / take it command if useful for this, and a good recall. - think of it as the party is over here attittude! has it only happened on walks? yes reacting will just turn it into a game so try not to
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    How to crate train a puppy

    crate games are a fab way to get them used to their crate - check out Susan Garratts crate games on You Tube. i used them for my pup agree with the above points too :)
  7. carriescanines

    Dog for our family

    Hi, yes that documentary was fab! just didn't agree with leaving a puppy to cry at night, you need to gently build them up to being left alone. i would suggest more research, getting a dog is a massive commitment and making sure you want to commit to a dog. Yes a dog would be a great companion...
  8. carriescanines

    New here : lying down command

    What rewards are you using, they need to be high value to your dog. my dog loves cheese and chicken have a play with foods to see which one is high value. Below are step by step instructions i use for clients, let me know how you get on! Down is a great aid for control, general house control...
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    Puppy socialising

    i agree with gypsymum2, i would find a trainer who only uses positive, reward based methods and explain your issues so they can help you build your dogs confidence and give you some guidance. Its always hard when its your own dog, but don't be embarrassed by her she is just telling you she is...
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    8 month old female beagle in season and fighting

    You did the right thing removing the antlers, but the resource guarding may move onto new object/s. If you are concerned, it would be best to get a behaviourist to come out to see you so that they can look at the situation as a whole and help put a behaviour modification programme in place. It...
  11. carriescanines

    Dog start age training

    As all of the above, start straight away and start getting your groundwork in and keep training to short sessions to begin with and just build bits of training into everyday life. ie ask for a sit before feeding, call from different rooms to start recall. think of the rule NILFF....Nothing In...
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