Dogs

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For our latest mission, over 2,000 people walked “invisible dogs” down the streets of Brooklyn on a Sunday afternoon. The leashes were on loan from the current owner of 51 Bergen Street, the factory space where the invisible dog toy was invented in the 1970s. Participants of all ages spread out from Red Hook to Brooklyn Heights, very seriously walking their very silly dogs.

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When she first meets a dog she automatically tries to establish dominance. If the other dog is submissive, things are fine, but at times she just doesn’t get along with others–especially if it’s an adult dog. Is there a way that I can be the dominant one and keep her from doing this with other dogs or do I just need to let the dogs work it out.

find an obedience school that specializes in aggressive dogs.

My roomate and I both just got dogs. I got mine, a blue heeler, about a week or two before he got his yellow lab. My blue heeler went after his dog right away but seemed to calm down that night. We went to bed, my dog escaped my makeshift pen and when I woke up they were both hanging out downstairs no problem. They are usually ok with each other but when I bring my dog in from a walk he always goes berzerk. It happens every single time that when he comes in he goes right after the lab. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
The first couple times the lab was right at the door and I attributed it to the surprise. The last few though he’s been visible but on the other side of the house.

This may be caused by your dog feeling "his" house is for him only, and coming in from the outside to his domain he does not want to see anyone else there.
When you come in, is the lab waiting at the door?
When you come in, ask your roommate to have the lab somewhere in the house not readily visible from the door you and your heeler are coming in. this way, your dog can come in to a quiet house and not feel threatened.
Another option, if your schedule allows it, have you and your roommate take the dogs for a joint walk, so neither is home when the other one comes in.

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We already have a one year old chocolate labrador who loves going to the dog park and swimming at the lake. However, we were looking for a friend for our lab to have while we’re away at work, and hopefully for her to play with as well. The dog we’ve had in mind is a weiner dog, because they’re adorable. So, my question is, how well would weiner dogs and labradors get along and would they play together?

sure i have a pit and a weiner dog and they love each other to death.. but the weiner dog is the boss lol!!!

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My dogs eat the Ol’ Roy dry dog food from those big bags, and it seems fine. But when this bag is all used up, is it okay to buy the same thing?
I just want to know what brands are contaminated and to avoid getting.
Thanks.

Don’t feed them anything with wheat gluten in it.

Though it was mainly canned food that was recalled, they are now recalling some dry brands and treats as well.

Ol’ Roy was on the list, so I would suggest buying something else just to be safe..

How can I get my dog to act like a normal dog when he meets other dogs? He runs up to them and starts barking and running round them, occasionally trying to bite them. I got him from a rescue home a few months ago and he still hasn’t changed. He’s a Jack russel cross but he doesn’t nip or anything. I just want him to behave like a normal dog when he’s around other dogs.
I walk him in a nearby field and let him of the leash. He’s also neutered.

I have a shelter dog, too. He’s a Basset Hound and likes to bark and bite new dogs. Odd behavior from a short beast that likes to sleep all day, eh? This one time he tried to get into a fight with a Boxer that was 20 lbs heavier and whose owner had a lot more tattoos than I did.

So, what gives? The leash!

Dogs act completely differently when they’re on a leash than when they are running about freely. My dog was scared and defensive when he was on a leash and met new dogs. I think he felt trapped and ready to attack. Possibly due to hard time spent at the pound? I’d say that the solution to your woes would be to introduce your dog to new dogs in an open area, unleashed. It worked for my mentally scarred Basset. Now, he cohabitates with a really annoying puppy that pesters him up the wall. No fights, but proper etiquette between the two has been established.

Some New Jersey dog owners will have get their pets to keep the barking to a minimum or face up to a 600 dollar fine. Having received 400 complaints in 2009, the township of Piscataway made it illegal for dogs to bark “a lot” during the day. (March 25)

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I have a dog (8ball) he is a retriever mix and about 10 months old. I have been trying to walk him but every time we run into a dog he tries to attack.

I turn around and try to go the opposite way but he just pulls and growls. I really want to be able to take him to the dog park and let him play with other dogs and play fetch at the park instead of our small backyard.

What can i do to train him to be more friendly with other dogs.

P.S. I dont want to get a personal trainer. It costs too much money.

i recently got a different type of head collar for my dog…it’s called a "gentle leader". i got it from my vet’s office. it doesn’t muzzle my dog, but rather when she tries put pull and i give a little tug her head will go to the side, since she wants to look straight ahead she stops pulling. immediately tell her "good girl,good girl" and give her a treat. then we moved on to if i/ we knew a house w/ a dog or person walking was coming i would could actually get her to sit for a minute,praise, praise,praise,calming pets, and when she was settled down we would continue and when we past the situation i would praise her more and give her a treat…had to do the same with passing cars (she would l go bananas jumping at them…1st we worked on sitting etc…)
the improvement i saw was quick but then again i’m more stubborn than our 6 mo. rottie that liked to try and walk me. i also make sure i was walking her if not twice, at least once daily off property.

good luck!