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About PetParent
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I am married to my best friend. We have a Lab. She is my soul-mutt!
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Michigan
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Canine Behavior
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Dog Trainer

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  1. PetParent
    PetParent liked post by Justontime On thread : Dog whining and barking at 4:00AM!
    Two thoughts, does he need the bathroom? Sometimes older dogs do find it harder to last through the night. The other possibility is that something is happening outside that is bothering him. Have you...
    Liked On: 07-29-2011, 03:25 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Justontime On thread : What is the cutest thing your dog ever did?
    I think it is the way she sleeps, she was so nervous and traumatised when we got her, but now she sleeps all stretched out and totally relaxed. Just seeing her like that makes it all worth while.191
    Liked On: 07-28-2011, 01:34 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : Thoughts on Cesar Milan?
    Those are rare. Most dogs, it appears he rehabilitates them in the 20 minute segment of the show. In reality he spends days or weeks with one dog when there is no indication that happens. Then he...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 02:49 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : Thoughts on Cesar Milan?
    I have watched it many times. Many of his methods are cruel and outdated. He is a mediocre trainer at best. He is a great TV personality and self promoter. His show is very misleading in that no...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 02:48 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : Thoughts on Cesar Milan?
    I was a professional dog trainer for 15 years. I did what Cesar does every day. There are probably 10,000 other trainers with the same experience. Cesar is an excelent TV personality, self...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 02:47 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : obsessive smelling
    The problem with adopting shelter or rescue dogs is that there is often a reason they are in the shelter or rescue. You have found your dog's reasons. :) The chewing is not a difficult habit to...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 01:18 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Crazy-Poodle-Lady On thread : About The Crazy-Poodle-Lady
    My name is Jenn & I am 30 years old Jacksonville, FL is my home town. I am married and have a wonderfully smart and talented 8 year-old son. From first acquired on down: Sammy-Mini...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 01:16 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : Bulldog is being submissive - is it an issue?
    It's not bad and much preferable to other possible behaviors. I think your dog's behaviors show lack of confidence in strange surroundings. More socialization is called for. It's important for YOU...
    Liked On: 07-27-2011, 01:10 PM
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    PetParent liked post by shihtzumom On thread : Hershey Graduated
    thank you Stephanie, will continue training on what he learned in puppy obedience class and then go back in September when classes resume,he already does well walking on a leash and knows his stop...
    Liked On: 07-25-2011, 11:45 PM
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    PetParent liked post by shihtzumom On thread : Hershey in a topknot
    152153154155156 Hershey got a bath tonight so I thought I would play a little and put him in a topknot, he has such gorgeous coat and of course is at the stage where he is blowing coat and with...
    Liked On: 07-25-2011, 11:42 PM
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    PetParent liked post by Bill On thread : How much affection to show during training?
    You don't ever want to be stern or harsh or "bossy" while training your dog. You will be much more productive being happy and "up" all during the training sessions. Show a lot of excitement,...
    Liked On: 07-25-2011, 11:37 PM