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Adding Muscle Definition?

My friend told me if I want to show Cleo, I have to get her into better shape and add a little muscle to her (He shows AB’s) And since I really want her be successful at shows, im taking his advice. [...]

behavior question

i have been working with my dog with some of my friends dogs just practicing letting them walk by and around just to get her to ignore dogs well the way she reacts is high pitched whining followed by a down the hop up and whine and pace alot its not getting any better i also notice she gets more excited around kids than adults tries to jump lots of licking etc but something strange happened today at the tractor supply i had her in a down stay while i was paying people were walking by no prob well then some kids come running around in flip flops dont know if that matters but she hops up whine whine screech pace just like she does at other dogs i havnt figured out with the dogs if it is excitement like oohh let me play let me fight or what with the other dogs and now she doing that with the kids running around at the store has me really confused if it is excitement like let me play with the dogs or kids i can deal but i am scared it is attack mode i just dont understand the whinning and crying part but this is the first time she has done this with kids i dont know if i should be worried please help [...]

dog gates

I have to keep my dog and my moms dog seperated in the house because my moms dog is a little spoiled silky terrier. her dog hates everything and everyone(typical small dog that gets away with everything). but recently my dog has learned to jump over the gate (those child gate things) [...]

Is it ok for a 10 month old dog to jump?

Lately my roomate has been having Titan jump up in the living room and grab his rope (holding it about 2-3 feetish off the ground) Is this safe? I know people say for spring poles 4 on the floor, but is jumping for toys ok?Once he grabs it they play tug-o-war but just wondering if it’s safe for a 10 month old to be jumping. [...]

My Pups try to run after other dogs and people while on a walk

I have a 12 week male and a 14 week old female that are turning out to be great puppies. I’ve only had them for 2 and 3 weeks, and they obey “SIT,” “STAY,” “DOWN” (laydown), and “Come” commands already. They have great temperaments and I have been socializing them lots with kids, adults, and other pet owners at the Pet stores [...]