Define smart dog?QUESTION: How would you define a "smart dog"? answered by Jean Donaldson ANSWER: I come from a training background, so I personally think that the rate at which a dog learns is directly related to how smart he is: If he learns fast, he's a pretty smart pup. But many people (who are not "all about the training") feel problem-solving ability is a better barometer of brains. Jean Donaldson is the founder of San Francisco SPCA's Dog Training Academy and author of numerous books, including Culture Clash. Read more about Jean Donaldson in the DogTime expert center... 
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Potty and crate training
Hello from Strasbourg, France! My wife and I just got a great 9-week-old Papillon puppy. We are crate-training him. After 2 days, he ... (continued) |
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2 days ago by lisa_736505 view |
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training
My new adopted 1yr old german shepard, I do'nt keep him outside 24/7 but on some day when I'm working outside, how can I program him to go in the dog house out of the way c/o safty reasons. |
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Jul 16, 2008 11:10am by Kelly Dunbar view |
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It's Me or The Dog
Does anyone else watch Animal Planet's It's Me or The Dog with trainer Victoria Stillwell? I really like the show and her training methods. |
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Jul 15, 2008 9:38pm by Phoenix view |
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Dealing with an aggressive dog
My husband and I have a 10 month old black lab/border collie mix that came from a shelter. He was neglected as a puppy and is afraid of ... (continued) |
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Jul 12, 2008 9:29am by Tailspin view |
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Define smart dog?
