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I'd like to know if you never used to take your dog out for long then you increased it, how did this affect your dogs behaviour?

Were they calmer, more responsive within a week from getting rid of too much energy? That type of thing, also how long were the walks before and how long are they now? Also if you could add details – did his recall improve? Less impulsive behahiour overall? Bark less? Sleep better? Basically any and all differences you've noticed since improving their excercise, thanks. Well, I have your answer. I learned the benefits of exercising the dog and behavior many many years ago, with my first dog. She was a rescue, approx 1 1/2 years old, beagle/lab mix. I'd take her for a walk, or what I thought was a decent walk and then we would come into the house and she'd run around like a nutcase, jumping on and off the couch, on and off the bed, just running around. I realized, that was because she wasn't tired. I then started increasing our walks. So our routine became go to the park in the morning, off-leash, chase squirrels, play ball then finish our walk on leash through town. I would say it was appx mile walk. We maintained this well into her senior years. At 12, 13 & 14 years old, she was still in terrific condition, it was only until she hit 15 did she start to slow down and she didn't enjoy the night walks anymore due to vision changes. My current dogs are dachshunds (standards), they're from hunting/show lines. These guys don't get tired either. I have the same routine with them that I had with my mix. So I would say we do a total of approx 4 miles a day, of course, it's less depending on the weather (very hot or very cold or bad footing due to ice). When we get stuck with only leash walking and our walks are short due to the weather, my guys just don't know what to do with themselves. Besides a good amount of exericse, they also go to obedience class, agility class, obedience run-thru's, so they're always physically and mentally stimulated, so when they do get home, they eat and sleep. A Tired Dog is a Good Dog is an expression I found to be true.

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	Farnam Comfort Zone DAP for Dogs Diffuser, 48ML Reduces or completely stops stress-related behavior including: barking, whimpering and whining, chewing, urination and defecation. Also reduces or eliminates separation anxiety

Socialized in a 6 week puppy class at 10 weeks old. He plays with other dogs of all ages at the barn, but was fearful of them at first. Now he is part of their pack. Very friendly with people. Gets excited when he sees other dogs during our walks, but should that dog look at him or bark, the aggression starts with the hair raising and growling/barking. He is kept on a loose leash during approach, but as he lunges of course I have to pull him back. He is kept at the heel position during walks. Have tried to keep his attention on me but no luck. I tell him to "leave it" and keep walking but he doesn't let it go. I am afraid of making it worse if I reprimand him. He is a 9 month old neutered Ger. Shep. Do you know what I found? Pull on the leash and the dog will start obeying you

Visit FunctionalRewards. Com for more info. This is a sample session of BAT for dog aggression. Note there are no corrections, just a set-up where the dog can be successful, and rewarded with what she's already working for – distance from other dogs. We do 2 variations on BAT in this demo (one without food treats, one with).

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	Bach Pet Rescue Remedy, 1-Count Pet - Rescue Remedy 10ml - Alcohol Free Works wonders for animals that are impatiens, fearful, has been through a traumatic situation, have fear of thunder and firework or do not feel themselves. Add 2 drops in their drinking water and you'll see how quickly they return to normal. Inactive Ingredients: 80% Glycerine, 20% water

I've noticed that my German Shepherd (who is dog aggressive) is only aggressive on walks to other dogs who are tense or agitated, straining like crazy on their owner's leash, hyper, etc. The dogs who walk by us who are calm and casually walking straight ahead she has no problem with. What does this mean??? (I'm in the process of hiring a trainer for her aggression problem). Well, I have your answer. Dog behaviour is influenced by many things, the most important being what they have previously learned about situations. From what you have described it seems likely that your dog's aggression to other dogs is based on fear and he is picking up on subtle body language from the other dogs that predict that they might be aggressive to him and so he gets in there first with his aggression before they have a chance. As aggression works well to get him taken away from the thing he is worried about (the other dog) he will use aggression more confidently each time he meets another dog that is showing signs that worry him. The dogs that walk calmly past him are not worrying to him and so he does not feel that he has to defend himself. He needs his perception of other dogs changed so that he no longer sees them as something to worry about using a process called desensitisation and counter conditioning. Your trainer should be able to help you with this. You also need to stop any reinforcement of the problem you might be causing by getting tense when you see another dog or any punishment (including shouting) that you may be using if he shows aggression. It is really positive that he doesn't show aggression towards all dogs, and if he has any doggy friends, making sure he gets plenty of interactions with them should help him see dogs in general as positive.

Helpful dog training tips taken from Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan's official online dog coaching course, www. SessionsWithCesar. Com.

	Bach Pet Rescue Remedy, 1-Count Pet - Rescue Remedy 10ml - Alcohol Free Works wonders for animals that are impatiens, fearful, has been through a traumatic situation, have fear of thunder and firework or do not feel themselves. Add 2 drops in their drinking water and you'll see how quickly they return to normal. Inactive Ingredients: 80% Glycerine, 20% water
	D.A.P. Dog Appeasing Pheromone Spray (60ml) B00076NS1U