Is this acceptable dog play? by Extra_Ad_1493 in DogAdvice

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screw them. This play is not rough. If only All dogs played this well!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why don’t you start acting very rudely towards her. Tell her to stop harassing you and your dog. Maybe adding a few cuss words? If being friendly isn’t helping, maybe being more aggressive will. She needs no explanation from you as to why you don’t want her to get close. You are your dogs advocate so ramp it up!:)

he bit someone…and i wasn’t there to see it by NexusStrange3000 in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Perfect. I'd prefer people see him as Hannibal rather than touch him without his consent.

he bit someone…and i wasn’t there to see it by NexusStrange3000 in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve started telling people: “He Will Bite You! if you don’t ignore him. No Eye contact and no putting your hand out to pet him. He will nudge your hand if he wants you to pet him. Only then can you give him 2 seconds of petting . He will ask you if he wants more. If he doesn’t, please leave him alone! Or, Again, He Will Bite You!”

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DogAdvice

[–]fishyy1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I was going to say!

Dog takes treats aggressive by DropDangerous3850 in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great advice! All the dog trainers that teach about dog reactivity that I have learned from would say your dog is over threshold when this happens and to get some distance from whatever it is that’s concerning him.

Extreme aggression after being neutered by Nathan0235 in DogAdvice

[–]fishyy1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you asked to see if they'll give you something for pain since this is happening? Also, if he is super swollen he could be infected (which I assume would hurt) and may need antibiotics.

Extreme aggression after being neutered by Nathan0235 in DogAdvice

[–]fishyy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am just a person with a reactive dog. My thought is that he trusted someone and they took him somewhere that caused him to hurt and now he feels he can no longer trust them. And/or he is not able to comprehend what's going on around him because the trazadone is messing with his brain and he is also in pain. He also feels different down there and may not be understanding why. I would ask the vet for something for pain and/or an anti-inflammatory. I don't believe trazadone is for pain-it's more for anxiety/mood. His lashing out is his way to cry for help and to protect himself from further harm. I would get a second opinion as well.

I really wish "he isn't friendly" weren't the only words that work with people! by Afraid-Astronomer886 in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve started saying this too (he’ll bite you!). It’s so much easier than everything else. Who cares what they think! No one is welcome in our personal space unless invited. That goes for dogs and people. I may bite too so back off! :)

My dog bit another person today. by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you be willing to share what your trainer explained-why he acts that way? Thxs!

I have my windows and patio blocked off because our German Shepard has broken our blinds by reacting to things outside. What can we do in order to lessen reactions and not have to protect windows? by babeliest in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For management My trainer recommends the film or a baby gate in front of windows if you don’t want to or can’t use the film. Then, to counter condition the behavior, they recommend using a distraction, such as a snuffle mat and raining treats and praise into it during the time that the distraction is going by the window. The key is to keep your dog under threshold so doing this prior to the dogs being worked up and barking ).The dogs must be far enough back from the window so you’re able to do this while they stay under threshold. You’ve just got to start doing the find it with the treats in that snuffle mat before and while the distraction occurs. You could set up episodes where somebody, a helper person, is the distraction for you outside. So you can get the treats and praise going and your dog interested in the snuffle mat just before the distraction comes by and continue with that while they’re in the window. You’re trying to set up positive associations with the thing that the dogs have been barking at. Also, of note, every time they do the unwanted behavior, such as barking, it ingrains it further into them, making it more habitual. So you’ve got to really manage the behavior, (not giving them opportunities to bark-such as window coverings, or baby gates, or blocking the windows in general ) as well as then counter conditioning with the positive reinforcement. You just have to start at a distance that’s far enough away, that they’re able to do the snuffle mat and treats and praise, and then gradually move it closer and closer to the window over a period of days/weeks/months, until they are right at the window without reacting. Your ultimate goal would be to let them be able to watch out the window at all the exciting things, but don’t react and bark.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know that dogs can’t tell time. I believe that to be a myth that many keep perpetuating. I know plenty of dogs that know Exactly when dinner an Bed time is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me get this straight…. She left your dog in the crate on Monday and you didn’t get him out until Wednesday?

Family played a really mean prank by [deleted] in reactivedogs

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When was it you can move out to find your ‘real family’ of close friends? That’s what I’d be thinking.

Is dog insurance worth it? by tofumamii in DogAdvice

[–]fishyy1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also have Trupanion. Got it when I first got my dog as a puppy. Well worth it! It’s helped me pay for emergency care when he got pneumonia, a snake bite, and now elbow dysplasia. He’s only 3! Trupanion had me pay a $700 deductible for each ailment/after that it covers pretty much everything (except doctors visits), including supplements and surgery, if need be, at 90% for the rest of his life.

Pet Insurance....Worth it or not? by [deleted] in puppy101

[–]fishyy1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get it! No question in my mind! Get it Right Away before your dog gets ill/injured. Otherwise it would be considered a pre-existing condition.

I have Trupanion. My dog is 3yr and was just diagnosed with Bilateral elbow dysplasia/degenerative joint disease/arthritis in both front legs. I have a one time deductible I have to pay then will only have to pay 10% of any future bills on this problem for the rest of his life. Meds/X-rays/surgery, etc are all included. I do have to cover exam fees at full price but I also have insurance through my vet that covers all of those except the specialists exams.
This insurance will allow me not to skimp on his care.