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Shocking a Puppy for Peeing In The House

2 Comments / Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) (Molosser Breed), Dog Behavior Miscellaneous Articles, House Soiling, House training, House Training (3X/day in One Spot), Molosser Breed, Newsletters / By

Definitely do not use a shock collar in this manner. That will almost certainly backfire in so many ways and is entirely unnecessary. You can housetrain a puppy to eventually go to the bathroom three times a day in one spot, in relatively short order. It just requires a little while of working with your puppy based on what a puppy is capable of at different stages of puppyhood and some diligent supervision on your part.

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cane corso cuteness trap

“What’s All This Talk About The Dangers And Difficulties Associated With The Cane Corso Breed?”, Woman With Puppy Asks?

Leave a Comment / Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) (Molosser Breed), Mastiff, Molosser Breed / By

We have a new Cane Corso. She is 11 weeks old and so far has been great and easy to train and correct. She’s been here a few days and has made a seamless transition to our home with 3 boys, 2 other dogs (one small mutt 3, one Dane 10) and is also totally

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Cane Corso Red Flags

Young Cane Corso With Multiple Red Flags Regarding Aggression

2 Comments / Aggression, Cane Corso (Italian Mastiff) (Molosser Breed), Leash Specific Aggression, Mastiff, Molosser Breed / By

Working hard perhaps, but not working smart. In most instances, the Cane Corso is a hobby level of commitment as opposed to a pet level. Not all but almost all of what you describe above are based on ‘All Positive/Purely Positive/Force-Free… .’ the arena of the amateur companion dog trainer and serious trouble for a Cane Corso owner.

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Retrospective Study On Hypersensitivity-Hyperactivity Syndrome In Dogs: Long-Term Outcome Of High Dose Fluoxetine Treatment And Proposal Of A Clinical Score

Leave a Comment / Article, Children and Dogs, Dogs and Science, Fear and Anxiety, Newsletters, Relationships, Trainers and Training, Unruly / By

I suspect that the number of spelling and grammatical errors found in the paper below is indicative of its legitimacy. However, it’s an opportunity for me to express my opinion regarding my suspicions regarding any diagnosis that suggests a dog suffers from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I cannot say that it is never the case,

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No Evidence For Detrimental Effect Of Chemical Castration On Working Ability In Swiss Military Dogs

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Type: Paper Personal Comment: This is the first study of castration effects on the working ability of dogs. ABSTRACT Hormones influence the social behaviour of dogs. Castration of male dogs induces a reduction of testosterone and has been shown to affect social behaviours associated with aggression and reproduction. Changes in social behaviour could be critical

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Multiple Dogs In The Same Household - Aggression

New Dog In A Multiple Dog Household – Aggression

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We have 3 dogs a Golden, German Shepherd Mix, and a St Bernard Mix. Last may we took on my sons Australian Shepherd while he deployed for the Airforce. Everything was going really well until about 2 weeks ago when she has started getting very aggressive towards our St Benard Mix, which we think has

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