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Is there any difference in the ”working” versus “show” lines of breeds in the profiles. Has this been tested for? It could be measured
I have owned and know many of both lines of border collies and they are like two different breeds. The working lines seem to have a much greater sense and respect for personal space when running together in groups. By working lines I mean dogs still being selected and bred for their original function.
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Have you performed testing on non-spay/neutered dogs and determined any differences in intelligence, problem solving, tracking,etc?
Most folks spay/neuter their dogs and are encouraged by society to decrease unwanted population, etc. Is there any research that provides clarity on the effects of not having normal hormones (testosterone and estrogen) in adult dogs on their problem solving, intelligence, skills, etc. How does the lack of natural levels of hormones effect their brain and functioning?
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My 7 yr. old adopted spitz/spaniel neutered male shakes uncontrollably when we go anywhere in the car. Any ideas?
My 7 yr. old spitz/spaniel is terrified of travelling in the car. Would hypnosis help?
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Do dogs recognize themselves in a mirror similar to how human babies acquire this ability between 18-24 months?
Do dogs recognize themselves in a mirror similar to how human babies acquire this ability between 18-24 months?
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Now that I know Buster is an Ace, how can I apply that to change a behavior?
Now that I know Buster is an Ace, how can I apply that to change a behavior? pants, whines in long trips. We have tried medication, one didn't work, the other makes him too dopy; I'd rather change his behavior than drug him.
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Why does my dog poop while he walks and how can I get him to stop this habit?
Half the time when I walk my dog, when he stops to poop he will start to walk again while he is still urinating. How can I get him to stop this habit without him thinking that I'm trying to teach him that urinating is wrong?
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Why does my dog chew on hard things?
Truffle our 2 year old lab likes to steal clothes, but one he has stolen them will not chew on them. However, when he steals something hard, like eyeglasses, he will chew these to bits. Why does he do this, and is there any way to stop it?
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Do dogs have self esteem?
I am studying dog motivation and would like to know if dogs have self esteem. I have surveyed several owners and find that owners of more primitive dogs such as Border Collies and GSDs think not while small dog owners such as pugs and other toy dogs say yes. What are your thoughts on this. Many thanks (love Dognition)
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Answered- What's the best way to stop barking when someone is at the door?
I appreciate the dog alerting us that someone is at the door, but he doesn't stop until I open the door or grab his collar. He usually responds if I can get him to look at me. I point at him and say "NO!" and **** stop, but he usually beats me to the door and I can't get him to turn around. I realize he's doing his job as a terrier, but just a few barks is enough!
69 votesVanessa Woods, Author of the Genius of Dogs answered this month’s question-
Barking is one of the reasons humans adopted dogs for the long haul. For our ancestors, barking would have been an invaluable early warning system against intruders. However, excessive barking in the modern world can be annoying, leading to frustration in sleepless neighbors and helpless owners.
Researchers have assessed several different methods for controlling barking, some of which were more effective than others.Citronella spray collar
These collars work by releasing a cloud of citronella spray whenever the dog barks. Research has shown that this method was most effective when the collar was worn intermittently (e.g. every other day for 30 minutes), rather than continuously. This is surprising, since most would think it would have worked best if it sprayed the dog every time it barked.
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Do dogs pout?
Every day, when our dog realizes my girlfriend and I are getting ready for work, she plops down in one spot, and just kind of lays there, not really making eye contact, not looking around and not sleeping. Usually, she is attached to us at the hip, actively trying to guard the house or sleeping... is it possible that she's pouting?
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How do I get a fearful and presumed traumatized dog to trust me?
We got Purdy about a month ago. All we know is that she was adopted out of shelter in Atlanta, and ended up in shelter in Boulder, Co where she was adopted by a family in Denver, from whom we got her. Somewhere along the line she got the label "fearful" and that she is. She has warmed up to my son in law and daughter (she likes men rather than women), but she looks at me with such fear that it is heart breaking. I have been a dog person since babyhood and I would no sooner hurt a…
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