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Evidence of 9,400-year-old tamed dog found by graduate pupil

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Ancient humans left behind hints that they kept domestic dogs 9,400 years ago, recent research conducted by a graduate student has discovered. Companionship was not the purpose of the 9,400-year-old canine, however. Evidence of the canine was found within the form of a bone shard contained in a fossilized human turd.

DNA examination combined with carbon dating detects canine that’s 9,400 years old

Training a Rescue Litter

Three Weeks ago we were graced with a momma (Ginger) and her 7 pups. We're estimating the puppies to be about 6-8 weeks old at this point.
Ginger is laid back, has no issues with cats or other dogs unless said dog is too close to babies. She vies for attention , has no house manners, I've found her on our counter with her head in the compost bucket , detests rats and she isn't potty trained. However, she is sweet and intelligent and I haven't found a mess in the house since starting her bathroom training. She is kept to one room and does not have run of the house.

Dog Dominance NOT a Fact ?

I received this as a reply to a comment I made on a YouTube video:

neither wolf nor dog dominance is not a fact. Read dunbar, Coppinger, Mech, Semyonova, McConnell, McDevitt, Overall among others. Aggressiveness, yes, but not dominance. resource guarding yes, but the same dog (a) that guards a food resource against another dog (b), will have no problems vacating a sleeping place to dog b, if that resource is not important to him or if it is more important to dog b. So dogs themselves have no concept of dominance.

Do dogs know when they've done something naughty?

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Do dogs know when they've done something naughty?

Dogs who have been punished before for something often give the impression that they 'know' they have done something wrong. So what does this really mean, when have they really learned not to do something, and how will it help you with training?

Dogs who are punished will often display what behaviorists call 'avoidance behavior' or 'appeasement behavior'. They very quickly learn how their owner behaves prior to dishing out a punishment, and will display this avoidance or appeasement behavior before the punishment even commences.

Secrets of Super Clicking EBook

Hi Aiden,
I got your email about the ebook you were recommended , 4 Secrets of Super Clicking Ebook. I ordered it but haven't been able to download. I've emailed the company but haven't heard from them. Do you know of anyone who has had trouble?
I'm disappointed and little worried. $49.95 is alot for me.
Thanks if you can help-Jen

weird responses

Hi,
I've been working really hard training my 2 yr old kelpie dog. She is a reactive type dog who I socialized too much when she was a pup. I put her in situations she wasn't ready for. Anyway she is coming along well but she continues to confound me. She tires of any treat or toy very quickly even if it is kept away and "special".

Encouraging Ball Drive

Hello I am new to the group and I would like to post a question!

I have recently aquired an Australian Cattle Dog female. She will be
two in May. We got her about a month ago. We have started the
training levels and are almost complete level 1. We have also started
agility and flyball classes. She is doing great at the equipment in
both classes, however she does not really have any ball drive or toy
drive. The breeder never played with her. She loves to chase our
other ACD when she fetches. She started to play a little with one

Tracking a Deaf Dog???

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I am currently working with one of my dogs on Tracking/Trailing for Search and Rescue. She is deaf and I am having a hard time communicating to her through the line. If she wanders off the course or dilly-dallies I have a hard time getting her to refocus.

Does anyone have any experience working with deaf dogs and this type of work? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

THANKS!!!

bridge and target

hi,
wondering if you have familiarity with bridge and target training and/or a website, http://synalia.com/, or Kayce Cover? i found the website in the back of Karen Shanley's book "Dogs of Dreamtime".
thanks,
jen

Jumping Up - What Am I Missing?

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My 5 yo rescue Xolo craves attention. When I'm in a room and the other dogs are there, she constantly jumps on me. She has good manners, in general. And, I've taught her to sit if she wants anything from me. BUT...as soon as she sits and gets attention, she automatically jumps again. She gets ignored and then will sit on her own...and jump once she gets attention. Argh! I'm going to start her on Training Levels, but I'm missing something for right now. Help!? Suggestions?

Connie

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