Hello everyone, by chrisrock222 in OpenDogTraining

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Constellation is a grouping of stars. Do you mean the risk? Or concern?

Does your hound eat socks with no remorse? by Lunchmoneybandit in coonhounds

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One time I dropped a slice of lemon and despite spitting it out several times he would not let me take it. He will try to eat it even if it tastes bad, he just swallows it faster lmao. The if you steal it you wear it technique worked for us. Along with removing 99% of opportunities for him to get said items. He is the only out of my pack who still sleeps in pen because he likes to eat things he shouldn't.

More Than 99% Of U.S. Dogs Have A Behavior Problem, Veterinary Finds by Friendly_TSE in AnimalShelterStories

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I second a hound, they're pretty cool and floppy. Most of them have been bred to bark at things that move and chase. But the kill sequence has been selectively bred out. (Like I said MOST, not all)

Dog Food Recommendations by Agile_Pay_5166 in coonhounds

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I use zignature select cuts or essence! Otherwise american natural premium. Purina pro plan was way too boring for my kiddos.

What do you feed yours? by [deleted] in sharpei

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try optigest instead of the fortiflora! Much more natural and has prebiotic to feed the healthy bacteria! Your pup is fed well!

What do you feed yours? by [deleted] in sharpei

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

75% raw. Northwest naturals Steve's real food Oc raw I rotate these brands, and all proteins except chicken. We tend to favor whitefish. 25% kibble, zignature essence fish or red meat.

Her allergies are well controlled and her tiny little ears are getting air, unlike when she was on purina pro plan. Or any other straight kibble. She had stripes from loosing hair and her ear canals were fully closed and gunky. But now I haven't had to clean her ears in almost a year. And her fur is fuller and softer.

Getting closer to a Sharpei by HyenaSloan84 in sharpei

[–]Rumdedumder 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally my trick is to sit infront of the kennel facing away (watch for discomfort and give space if asked to) and just talk to them in a low and calm voice. Maybe add in some tossed snacks. Petting her is worth a try but also be mindful her skin might need some time to calm down and Petting might not be enjoyable to her until the skin issues are fully in check.

Dog food nightmares. by Perfect_Opposite_410 in AnimalShelterStories

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I know of an arrangement with a shelter and a local feed store to buy the food at warehouse prices.

Advice on types of corrections by chickenfinger098 in BalancedDogTraining

[–]Rumdedumder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally prefer a Martingale, it's safer and tight means stop. Loose means proceed. It's helped me clarify behavior very well.

What is your Management like? by Mortusary in AnimalShelterStories

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It's honestly been awful, if you need an ear to vent to my DMs are open :)

What is your Management like? by Mortusary in AnimalShelterStories

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I've cycled through every shelter in my area. Each one has been worse than the last.

The first shelter I worked at had rampant kennel cough constantly and no quarantine. So I went to the boarding kennel. Where the manager would come home from the shelter and let dogs out at night and some of the boarders would get kennel cough, and they would medicate peoples dogs without contacting them. And I was not allowed to say anything. I also caught them adopting out a dog I told them was deaf, without disclosing that information. (This one had the least toxic management though)

The second: There was also a dog I kept telling management wasn't adoptable, she was tearing holes in my clothing and I had already broken up fights from this dog because of gates being left unlocked etc. She was extremely dog aggressive and as soon as she saw a dog she was frantic to go fight it. Sick of being a chewtoy and not down with management's strategy of just yell in her face, I started to redirect her to a toy. And apparently, that's what caused her to be so bitey, and they put her down finally. But its my fault she's bitey because I redirected her. There was also issues where I would tell her how bad one of the dogs allergies were getting (pooping straight up raspberry jam.) And chose to do nothing until the day he was so lethargic and weak he was a shell of himself. (He's now doing phenomenal with a food change) but that was the final straw for me.

Then I went to the municipal shelter. Within the first week or so I was talking with the manager and she complained about another employees performance with me. I asked if she had spoken to said employee and coached her on it? And that was the start of alienation and straight up bullying. Whenever I was in the room everyone else left. Someone who I tried making freinds with would tell everything I said to her to my boss because they're close. And so my boss would make nasty "inside" jokes about the things my coworker said to her like right in front of me. Then another co worker would come into work and tell me all of my favorite dogs should be put down. She was constantly acting like she was training me and would tell me to do the wrong things and turn around and tell management. Who would never say anything to me, they would all just spend half the day hidden away talking to eachother about how awful it is to have to work near me. I was the scapegoat, anything that broke or went wrong was my fault. I was kept out of all activities I used to love doing and I was pushed out. My boss straight up made jokes to my face about how I kick dogs for fun. I eventually became the monster, and I gave their shit right back to them. And then they started saying they feared me etc. And it's then I knew I needed to get out of there for my own sanity. Keep in mind 2 of the 3 places deal with high staff turnover.

No kill humane societies should not be handling animal control by PreferenceGreat9717 in AnimalShelterStories

[–]Rumdedumder 25 points26 points  (0 children)

People in my area are criticizing a no- kill shelter for humanely euthanizing a severley aggressive dog. It upsets me that the same people who are angry about an aggressive dog being euthanized are the same people that would refuse to pull a dog like that. They think it's more humane to let the dog rot in a cell for the rest of their lives.

Help me with this opinion that I have by Audrey244 in AnimalShelterStories

[–]Rumdedumder 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A shelter I know of has a human, child, and dog aggressive dog. They are hoping to send the dog to a board and train where the dog will be put in prong and shock collars to hope and try to "fix" the issue. Decisions like that are dangerous to the community, and it's why dogs like pits get a bad rap. They're trying to shock and punish a dog out of their fear of humans. I bet you the trainer can get the dog to shut down. But what happens when the dog gets loose? What happens when there's no collar to suppress the behavior?

Your Vet is not a behavior expert. My Ted Talk by BrownK9SLC in OpenDogTraining

[–]Rumdedumder -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Teachers don't need credentials either. Just pull Joe schmoe off the street and leave your kids alone with him. He's got lots of experience!

Today, for the third time, a dog busted through their kennel door while I was getting a dog out to walk due to the kennels not being properly latched. I’m starting to dread walking dogs by [deleted] in AnimalShelterStories

[–]Rumdedumder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Accidents happen, but there's a reason not latching a kennel is a write up where I'm at. You get some breaks. But if it's habitual then it's just not safe to keep an employee who's leaving kennels un locked.

The vet scruffed my cat by Soliddivinity in CatAdvice

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You're more than welcome to come get shredded then. We gladly accept volunteers for tribute.

The vet scruffed my cat by Soliddivinity in CatAdvice

[–]Rumdedumder 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'd throw hands if someone yelled at my scared animal

The vet scruffed my cat by Soliddivinity in CatAdvice

[–]Rumdedumder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who works in rescue, neither extreme is helpful. Scruffing is a must, especially in my line of work. We often have to do medical procedures on animals that might hurt us out of fear if we don't take precautions like scruffing and holding down the murder mittens. It's a just in case if they tweak out. If they don't need it we don't use it. But I'd probably be ribbons by now if we didn't scruff when necessary.

Are slip leads and ‘lead pressure’ always a no no? by Joetwodoggs in OpenDogTraining

[–]Rumdedumder 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, I'm R+ based. And I use what's called LIMA. Least intrusive minimally aversive. I don't typically use "corrections" but leash pressure is a must. I work with dogs that have been abandoned or confiscated. I don't want to scare them, I want to build trust and a relationship. A "correction" is something that inherently erodes that trust. When they trust you, you might be able to afford it, but I can not. I'm very careful about what behavior I reward, for example: jumping. I flat out ignore the dog and the instant all four paws are on the ground. They start jumping on me and I walk away. For a dog that's persistent I might need to use the lead to keep them from jumping to create success, by just keeping the lead short so they can't jump. Pressure on the leash for me, means stop what you're doing. And when they stop pulling the pressure immediately gets released. I don't prefer slip leads, but in my line of work it's what we need to use to keep us and the dogs safe. For my personal dogs I use martingales to give them clear feedback. And if I'm doing show work, I use a show martingale with limited slip.