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Zeek doesn't like other dogs...

Posted June 24th, 2010 by gsdmom
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Hello.. I have a 11mo old German Shepherd he has been through basic 1 training and did pretty good .. we got him at 3mos and he was, and still is very nippy, and everytime he sees another dog (big or little) he goes crazy and wants to attack them, not sure why. we can't even take him to the dog park anymore because of this. When we are on a walk I have to stop and restrain him while other people walk by with there dog. he will even try to bite me to get to them...not sure what to do ...Bark Busters is to expensive right now.. and I'm afaid to go to a class with other dogs.. any suggestions...

FAQ - The Positive Petzine Collection

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Posted June 2nd, 2007 by Aidan
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I've had a few questions about The Positive Petzine Collection, so I thought I'd put together a FAQ -

Q. How does it come?
A. It's a printed and bound book, more like a manual. Pages are printed singled-sided A4 (Letter size) to allow plenty of room for notes.

Q. How long does it take to get to the USA, Canada, UK?
A. We post from Australia, it can take up to 2 weeks for postage, but you can expect your package in 1 week.

Q. What does it cost?
A. USD $24. Add USD$9 Postage and Handling (please note, credit card orders will be charged in Australian Dollars, converted from US Dollars in your favor).

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What Causes 75% of All Dog Behavior Problems

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Posted April 20th, 2007 by Aidan
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When asked what is the biggest cause of dog behavior problems, most people would guess at lack of training, a 'dominance' problem, or inadequate socialisation. Some might even try to blame the dog's genetics or temperament. Whilst any of these might cause dog behavior problems, a great many dog behavior problems are caused in whole or in part by this one thing - not enough Exercise!

So what are your dog's exercise requirements?

That depends on age, breed and individual. Puppies shouldn't be exercised for more than 20 minutes at a time, but they can be exercised gently quite frequently. Most puppies like to play, which tires them out with or without your help. Be careful not to over-walk puppies, their bones need to mature before they can be walked for long periods. Speak to your vet, but 20 minutes of walking at a time is about right.

Different breeds have different exercise requirements. Working and herding breeds typically have very high exercise requirements. Take the German Shepherd as an example, German Shepherd Dogs are descended from herding dogs who were required to form a "living fence" for their master's flock. This was a 24 hour a day job, which included protection from predators and thieves at night.

Some breeds, whilst they may appear to have high exercise requirements, may not. A Greyhound actually has a fairly low exercise requirement, although they do love to exercise intensely for short bursts.

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