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HereForTheBeer: Well, there's Annie to the left, our vicious Boxer / Pit mix. Got her from a rescue group about three years back. Sweet and funny girl, and she smiles a lot. She's about 5 now.
It's funny, I knew from the first time I saw that user image that she had Boxer in her! Those perfect upward eyes and the square sit are dead giveaways ;) Present in Pit as well - but since I'm partial to Boxers I'll credit them instead ;)

I... could talk about my love of my guys but you'd all think I was a complete weirdo. So I'll just generally offer what my user signature implies. They're quirky, obsessive, intelligent and stubborn. Loyal, a bit guarded but perfect companions and an ever present albeit demanding addition to any household. Love my current guy to a fault, my last more so.

The oddest thing how my current guy can read me in an instant. Thinking of getting another soon.
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A transfer and arrival in a new home are sources of stress for dogs and to their routine. If we go to a new home that can delight us, but it may not be the case for our dog. We may develop behavioral problems that reveal our discomfort. The dog may develop signs of stress if he does not feel safe in a place, which may be the case when changing houses. This state of stress can cause agitation, the dog standing in front of you, or jumping frantically into the room to get your attention. A sudden change, such as a movement, can also cause sadness to your dog, particularly about the margin of which he may feel victim, to see him busy doing and undoing his boxes without paying attention to him. Then you can observe at home isolation, a tendency to hide or even cry and moan. Some dogs react quite differently to a change of environment and show some aggressiveness. To help your dog leave his mark and make his home his own, set some benchmarks more similar to those he had in his previous home. Make his bowl and basket available, if possible, arranged in the same way as before. Be sure to be with him for the first few days after moving to minimize his fear and loss of direction. If finding a new home can be difficult for your dog, the transfer is equally stressful, if not finished. Faced with so much fuss, you better trust your dog to his relatives, so that he remains calm. If this is possible, let your dog discover your home a few weeks before moving, so that he gradually orients himself.
The relationship with your dog: your dog must obey you, but not be considered inferior to you. It's up to us to establish a relationship of balance while being based on its respect for the rules that you impose. Motivation: whether it's through a treat or a hug, you'll always have to use a reward to motivate your pet's learning. Dog quickly associates the desired behavior with a reward To encourage him. If your dog does not respect your order, you should address him by changing only your tone, which should be enough to make him understand your discontent. Dog insurance. This method is called natural because it results from the observation of mothers learning to teach their puppies the basic behaviors. It is based on respect for the animal. The teacher will of course make sure to repeat the same words so that the dog quickly associates them with the series of behaviors expected of him. This training method is very gentle, it is suitable for all dogs, even the most aggressive. On the other hand, the notion of hierarchy remains of course, natural. This form of training is intended to ensure that a dog can reach his master on a simple voice command when he is called back. This training is still questionable. Indeed, the mordant technique is today. Find out more on blog.dadogsyard.com
Post edited December 10, 2019 by AlvinJohnson