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most defiantly Staffy in there. 100% ? Couldn't say. But I have worked with a very large as well as clearly petite. Could be a mix.

In addition to the advice already given, consider shortening the walks. In my opinion, people worry TOO MUCH about physically tiring out a dog vs mixing in mental activities and training. A dog that has had to use their mind will also be tired. BUT less likely to be frantic/crazy due to over...

I am sorry for your loss. I know you went to the vet not expecting to have to make this decision. But given the alternatives when health start to go, absence passing while asleep, I can't think of a more peaceful way to have let your guy go. never easy, there is never enough time with them...

the first part of this is really being brutally honest with your self about the possible impact of adding a dog to the house on your cat. At 13 the cat is getting older, may not be able to move as fast, may have less tolerance for young energetic dog. what about any health issues going on with...

Poor Miles. Hopefully a speedy recovery and not lasting impact.

By all means. on the outcomes. I think I know what you were going for, but as worded it is kind of discouraging. It is tricky balancing the encouraging of reasonable hope and chance of improvement with creating a misunderstanding of what is possible or inadvertently encouraging unrealistic...

Handsome fellow. One time can be all it takes. take a look at the link Joannef provided. it's a good starting point. Really take the points about keeping the distance your dog needs in order to NOT react. A common misconception I often address is thinking the dog needs to be reacting...

If it helps, even with dangerous aggression I have never used punishment (discipline/correction), it just isn't needed.

First, there is zero reason to "discipline puppies". why? they are just being who they are, puppies. doing what comes natural. However, this does NOT in any way mean we have to accept or allow or be "permissive" etc with behaviors that are not compatible successful living with puppy/dog...

“We should NOT become so preoccupied with if we can, that we didn’t stop to think if we should.” Ian Malcolm, while evaluating Jurassic park…paraphrased of course. The more I think about this, the more the simplest, safest course of action is what Hemlock suggests. I can think...

The first thing to remind ourself when two different species are trying to live together, there are never any guarantees. Look at the challenges humans and dogs have living together and we are two that appear to WANT to be together. So, imagine the challenges with two species living together...

do not feel bad if your life currently does not allow for the picture perfect ideal approach to this. do as much as you can, as you can. The "white noise" idea of running the tv etc can help. The advice so far is just the start point. Once you do the vet check or simply ready to take the...

spaying isn't a perfect choice. it too comes with some increased risks of health issues. there is no perfect choice here. There is no way to know had you spayed your pup that some other health issue wouldn't have come up that ultimately ended life early. Judy is 100% correct when she says...

I can't remember the last time I recommended a Thundershirt, and I work a lot with fearful dogs. No method of anxiety reduction will work if scary is still "right there", not even medication. You have to prevent scary from happening first. Having a room for Oscar to hide in might not be...

I don't have a lot of time just this moment, but the common theme seems to be mostly sounds/noise. realize normally there is a full consult, history taking, asking questions etc that goes along with a more firm assessment of what is going on. Some dogs with sound issues it is almost any sound...

Working with a Mexican hairless today that has taken a shine to a couple ridgebacks at the park. I always hold out hope that all ridgebacks are as good as Miles is, and Ari was. they were close enough. :D

I don't think there is any such thing as "perfect time" to get a dog anymore than a "perfect time" to have a human child. you just decide things are close enough to ideal so that you can meet the needs of the dog under your care and go from there. So if you are thinking you have the time to do...

Lets assume your dog was 100% non aggressive. The running up to another dog all excited, even if that excitement is "I am a dog, you a dog, lets play" sequence of behaviors, can still trigger a dog fight or an aggressive respond by the dog being approached. The thing to keep in mind, no matter...

only if you promise to edit my posts for me :P absolutely you can nick the post.

LOL... Good catch JoanneF. Yes, that should read treats.