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Does Your Dog Have a Problem NOT on this list?

December 9th, 2009 by Chet

I could really use your feedback on this…

In January I’m planning on releasing a brand new dog training program that I’m calling, Teaching House Manners.

Teaching House Manners is going to be a program with specific emphasis on teaching you how to get your dog to stop doing all those little annoying things around the house that drive you bonkers.

And to make sure this program will help you as much as possible, I could really use your help.

Please look over the list of topics that I’m already going to include in this new program, and let me know if we’ve left anything out that you’d like us to include.

Here’s the list of topics that will be in this program for sure:

Staying Off Furniture
Keeping out of the garbage
Quit Begging
Trampling you when you lay on the ground with your kids
Stop Destructive Chewing
Doesn’t Whine
Stop stealing food off of plates or short tables
Stop stealing food off of counter tops
No Longer Guard Food, toys or bones with growling or nipping
Quit trampling people who come into your home
Stop destructive door scratching
Reduce spontaneous marking when other dog’s come to visit
Teaching dogs to walk behind you on the stairs instead of taking out your legs

If you think there’s something else you’d like me to add to the curriculum of our Teaching House Manners program, then please leave a comment for me on this blog post. I’ll be reviewing all the comments and making sure to add the most popular asked for topics to this new program.

And one more thing…

Please let me know if this Teaching House Manners topic is a topic that REALLY interests you and if you’d like me to release more free or paid training material in the future to help you with these problems.

I’ve got a lot of training tips to share surrounding this topic, but only want to share them if you’re REALLY interested.

Can’t wait to read your feedback!

=Chet

Posted at 1:44 pm: 103 comments

103 responses to “Does Your Dog Have a Problem NOT on this list?”

Oliver writes:

Excellent topic!

Stop crutcyh sniffing
Stop humping visitors legs

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Desiree Wright Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 7:02 am
I would like to know how to stop my dog from getting in the trash and going to the bathroom on the floor at night. Also barking when someone comes to visit and nipping at people including children.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 00:55
Rachel writes:

Hi,

I would like to know how to stop my dog from barking like crazy at the front door when I arrive home after going out. Also how to stop him from barking when he goes for a ride in the car; he barks like crazy when we get to the end destination wherever that may be.

Thanks

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 00:56
Mary Lou writes:

As a customer, I like the free tips. I’d also like to learn how to teach a puppy to let you know he has to go potty. My Yorkie whines for everything and I have trouble desiffering which whine is the pottie whine. LOL Thank YOU for all your help in learning YOU’RE the best Chet. I also wish I could help in the other 7 Wk. learning but, I’ll be gone for 5 wks. starting at end of Jan. If it’s going to start after beginning of March I’d like to participate. Prince is 8 mos old.
Thank YOU for all you do,
Mary Lou

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 01:03
Tony writes:

how about “continuous running to the door when someone knocks”

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 01:17
Helen Beumer writes:

My dog Beau is really arressive if someone comes to the front door. He is a pugaleir. If hes outside he will generally stop barking if told to be quiet, but inside I have to physically remove him and put him away where he cann’t see the front door. He will also just sit inside (anywhere) and growl if he hears things going on out the front if the front door is open. How do I train him to stop this behaviour

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 02:30
peter kamatu writes:

thanks for my training!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 02:56
Wale writes:

Thanks Chet,

Will you please also include our to teach your dog to attack when the need arises.

Regards,

Wale

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 03:20
Ursula writes:

My adopted 3 yr old beagle/bichon thinks every walk is a hunting expedition. He does fine on the leash until he picks up a scent. Then it’s back in forth as he sniffs the ground, jerking on the leash to get to a tree to sniff and look up at. I have tried everything to get him to stop but it’s like he doesn’t hear a thing I’m saying. He ignores all his training and commands. It’s like he is a rabies crazed dog. Through your training help I have managed to get him to stop barking during this time. Can he be trained to walk without his nose to the ground? I dread having to walk him because he has already sent me to the chiropractor a few times to get ribs put back into place. This little 25 lb dog walking beside me picks up a scent and he just takes off and it feels like I’m trying to hold back a Clydesdale. He’s pure power with his back slightly arched, all muscles tightened and claws digging in and then he launches himself forward. And I don’t know when it’s coming.

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Ellen Reply:
January 12th, 2012 at 8:30 am
I have the same problem and my dog is also part beagle/lab…must be a beagle thing. We got to adopt him because the previous owners couldn’t keep him in the yard with a shock collar. When he caught a scent and wanted it, off he went…didn’t matter that he got shocked running through the invisible fence. He has a high pain tolerance level-he lived with a fractured toe for quite a few months before it started to swell and thats when i noticed it. So if you can come up with a solution, let me know…

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 03:30
Anne writes:

Hello,

Barking and/or guarding the property boundaries/fences.

OK, I realise that this is very innate in a dog and also required.
However, sometimes will do this to a level of being a nuisance.

thank you

anne

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 03:38
Jerry Johnson writes:

He always puts his right foot up on you when ever he comes up.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 03:39
Jadey writes:

*Stop Digging
*Use 1 area of yard for the toilet
*Slow down their eating

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 03:43
carolyn writes:

border colie,barks at neighbors motor cycle every morning at six oclock, and the trash truck,and a leaf blower, weed eater,mine or neighbors,and the lawn mower,please help,while my neighbors are still speaking to me,thanks

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:16
Roy w Pinkney writes:

All of the subject are exellent and I would had jupping on people when they come to the house, she gets very exited for the first 10 minutes then calms down. What to do?!
Thanks
Roy

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:16
carolyn writes:

pom,that barks and follows people to the door when they go to leave,she is just fine when they arrive

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:18
Barbara Horn writes:

My dog is 14 months old,his bark is driving me crazy,he mostly barks at me if I get out of my chair and follows me down the hall barking and jumping at me until I come back and sit down,he barks at my vacumn when I use it,but if my husband isn’t here, I can use the vacumn and go anywhere in the house,he doesn’t bark,he also barks and jumps on us if he knows we are leaving,he won’t come to us when we call him.I have a 6 month ol chi-poo who is starting to copy his actions,but she will come to us when we call her.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:25
Bart Thomas writes:

Our dog is a year old. She is allows all over the downstairs but not upstairs. We ONLY have carpet upstairs and it is green. Whenever she wanders upstairs she always leaves a “present” (solid) on the carpet even when she has just been outside and I have SEEN her do her business. She KNOWS upstairs is a no-no. What do we do?

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:27
mike writes:

i have two puppys now 8 months old thy play vary hard one is a german shepard and the other one is a rat terrier thy play vary rough i am afraid that the shepard is going to heart the terrier is there a way to slow them down thy now sit, lay down, leave it,off. thay share bones and toys and thy are not agressive or proseive with any thing.but thy just play at 100 miles an hour all the time help mike ps the shepard is 11 days older than the terrier

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:27
Edna writes:

Stop showing teeth when fixing collar or petting

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:32
Kim writes:

Stop jumping up and/or going after kids or adults we either running or moving fast. I would love to keep getting free advise! Thanks for all your help Chet!!!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 05:43
nicola writes:

hi i have a 6 month old border collie. she goes absolutely nuts when people visit. we have tried ignoring her when she jumps up people and make a big fuss of her when she sits to say hello nicely….but with children she is much worse…she will not stop jumping up them, running from room to room, and for the smaller children it’s scary. it’s very difficult for a 5 year old not to react in a negative way. she also is very food protective, and she growls and shows her teeth if anyone goes anywhere near her crate when she’s inside it, even when there’s nothing else in there, ie food and toys, and she will try to snap at you through the crate.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 06:16
Dawn writes:

These all sound great! I have two more suggestions to offer:

1. Stop digging/scratching. One of my two dogs is a digger. If I put a new blanket or doggie pillow in her crate, she digs. If there’s a toy under the couch and she sees it, she digs at the furniture. The funny thing is, I’ve never seen her dig in the yard at all.. it only happens in the house. It can be very destructive! She’s ruined numerous doggie pillows and I’m afraid she’s going to ruin my furniture.

2. Ask to go outside to go potty. Both of my dogs are about 90% potty trained (one is just over a year, the other is 8 months) as long as I keep them on a schedule. But they don’t seem to know how to ask to go outside. If its been a little too long, or they’ve had more water which makes them have to go… they just go.

Thanks for all the great work.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 06:25
De writes:

I’d add:
Going to mat when company comes
Impulse control, lying quiet with other familiar dogs around rather than wrestling
Picking up their own (dog’s) toys and putting them away
Respecting boundaries – not rushing through doorways
Bring you the leash when wanting a walk

I think that brings a few more ideas to the table, but then I’m training a dog for life, not just for a few months.

Thanks, De

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 06:31
Pete Marchand writes:

Stop barking at everything. Stop nibbling on fingers when you play with him, when we play with the baby, he cuts in and wants the attention. He goes spastic when he sees a squirrel in the yard or any animal. If he is outside he barks at anything.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 06:38
Jami writes:

My three dogs bark when someone comes to the house. I like this alert, however, I’d like to know how to get them to stop when I tell them. Thank you!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 06:45
Chris writes:

Great topics; and yes, my dog definitely needs some house manners. Love the free topics, but I don’t use credit cards so it’s difficult to purchase training material.

Suggestions:
* racing from window to window when there’s something outside
* stealing food from the hands of young children
* racing out the door like he’s escaping from death row
* teach him to relax when he’s super excited
* fence fighting

See, I told you he could use some manners.

Thanks, keep up the good work.

Chris

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 07:13
Skibum writes:

I would like to see soemthing on controlling barking. In the house and at the fence.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 07:37
Rose writes:

hi, my terri-poo growls whenever the 2 other dogs go near him. He simply hates other dogs. He wants to sit on me all the time and gets mad and shown teeth when the shih tzu or the golden(pup) comes to me. How do I stop him from behaving bad. ..he’s 6 years old. thx. So maybe you could add that to your new info. oh, he tolerates the cat a little more.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 07:49
Dani writes:

A couple things to add to the list:
Not getting to over excited when greeting another dog
and
How to get your dogs attention when at the dog beach??
Thank you kindly,
Dani

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 08:02
Annemarie writes:

Not bark automatically when the phone rings – although this can be useful if I’m somewhere – or doing something – that prevents me from hearing it ring…

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 08:11
David McCauley writes:

Hi Chet-

I have been reading the comments and it seems everyone has the same basic concerns (i.e. barking), which is getting their dogs to listen to us. I having read a lot of your material and think it is real good, but I think people are missing something in the training.

Dogs react to humans, but not necessarily in the way we ‘think’ they react. They are natural born body language experts. They get their directions from body language. They are a pack animal, and follow the lead of the alpha. So if a dog barks and an owner is yelling to tell the dog to stop, the dog gets the ‘language’ that its ok. The more the owner makes a fuss, the more the dog barks. It also works in the opposite. The more the owner ‘ignores the behavior, the dog thinks its also ok. The owner needs to provide the correct ~language~ signal to stop barking, not the over annoyed yelling response which the dog interprets as its ok to bark.

Dogs are our pets, friends, companions. They are part of our life. I have Scotties, and I treat mine like my kids. Sometimes they act like the Scotties in movie Caroline, and then I laugh at myself because I actually allow and encourage this behavior by my body reactions. But in the end, they are still dogs, dogs are pack animals, and they follow dog signals, not people signals. People need to communicate to a dog in a way a dog understands, not try to teach a dog the way we understand.

You have a great training program, and I think that if more people are taught how to ‘think’ like a dog, then they will get much better results with training their dog. I am looking forward to getting more of your material next year.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 08:36
Oscar van Gastel writes:

-1- What to do about dogs who refuse to eat. My dogs refuse to eat special dog food, sometimes they even want eat sausages!
For one of them not eating is no problem, but the other one gets very skinny!
Both of them are mixed greyhounds (Spanish)
-2- How to prevent a hunting dog (greyhound) from chasing cats or anything which moves fast

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 09:41
Ralph Bingham writes:

I love all your training material. I have reviewed comments and need help in each of these areas. I have four indoor mutts and 3 outdoor dogs. Have most trouble with the ones indoors. They bark when the wind blows, run to door for no good reason. They attack visitors for at least of reasons, not to bite but to lick the person to death. One goes nuts they all go with him.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 09:46
trisha writes:

looking at this list i have to admit that my dog must be VERY well-mannered. She is a two year old yellow lab who does not have any of these bad behaviors. However, how can i teach her to stay on her own side of the bed at night? she is truly a bed hog!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 09:48
Loz writes:

I have 2 German Shepard 1male and 1 female Please can you give advice on stopping them going out of the garden. The male will never go out if we let him go the female seems to be the one who incites the male and is certainty the naughty one when freed they will go together. I have had her done by the vet hoping it would calm her down (don’t she any change yet though). When they get out they go hunting animals and seem to like killing them for the blood HELP what do i do.

Also need help to stop them jumping up on you all the time, digging in the flower beds and ruining the plants, poohing all over the garden,. Please give advice on making them good GUARD dogs (they are much to friendly) i need them to obey when i speak to them by the way they are still puppies. Attack when the need arises and not go to strangers and play.

Topics you are covering are great and your info very informative keep up the good work. If i can train my dogs it will be the best thing i have done and i am really looking forward to it.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 10:20
Elena writes:

Hi, Chet! I love your training. I purchased it, though I did not need it, because my dog has a perfect behaviour. He does not have any problems from your list. My reason for paying money for the course is simple – I adore teaching my dog new tricks! Believe it or not, but when I ask, Rocky (my AmStaff) brings me his treats or bones… And I want to get a Yorkie, so I’m sure I’ll need-need-need the Hands Off Training…

The only problem I do have with Rocky is – he refuses to eat dog food and sometimes even meat. I am very worried about him.

The new course you can make free for the people, who have already paid you for the hands Off Training Programm. And you can make it paid for those, who haven’t made a purchase from you.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 10:45
Mary writes:

I have a 9 & a half year old pitbull & he is terrible with guests. When we have people over we have to leash him to our big heavy desk to keep him away from the guests. My older brother has a six month old that my dog goes nuts over when they bring the baby over. When the baby is in the room he is leashed up & starts going nuts with the whining & crying because he wants to get to her. He has gotten close enough to her to sniff her & she didnt cry…when he did this he licked her eyeball & cured her pink eye problem. He didnt hurt her or anything but he is so curious he goes maniacal around the baby. He also does a lot of humping on our adult guests so we always have to keep him leased to the desk. I would love to know how to get him to stop these behaviors…help.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 12:01
barbara gorman writes:

do want you to carry on with the helpful advice, its very much appreciated by myself and everyone else i’m sure, i have a lab puppy six months old, and have used a lot of your tips when training my puppy, still a long way to go with the training , have a very excitable puppy, so looking for all the help i can get…..read recently someone saying anyone who hasnt known the love of a dog, has a piece of their soul missing !!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 12:09
Gabrielle writes:

How about triping i am a cross country and a track student and when ever i practice at home my dog gets in frount of me and trips

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 13:27
Shari writes:

Not attacking visitors/trying to get by you at the door to attack them.

He also tries to keep my husband from kissing me, rubbing my back, etc. Very protective (I’m unwell).

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 13:48
Betty writes:

Hi Chet;
Between your list and the suggestions others have written in, I think pretty much everything is covered. I recently lost my best friend; my Prince of Puppies at almost 13 years of age, due to cancer. I will be getting a new puppy in February or March, and I plan to use your training course with him. Your course helped me a lot with my Prince, and I know it will be invaluable with my new puppy. Thanks, and keep up the good work. By the way, I am always telling my friends about you and your training methods!!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 14:11
carrie crickette writes:

Hi Chet: Yes these topics are great and I would read everyone of them. I have purchased one of your training videos, and I have only been able to access one lesson, but it was very helpful in training my 5 year old Palmeranian. Thank you for your assistance

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 15:04
Tenille writes:

My dog has great manners, but whenever we are at obedience training it’s like it all flies out the window. He constantly stares at the other dogs and if we get to close he launches. he’s basicaly just dog distracted, how do i get his attention back on ME?

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 15:13
Joanne Hicks writes:

All of these subjects are good. I took my Shi-tzu/Chihuahua to puppy obedience classes and that helped a lot. He’s now 6 months old. The one problem I have is that when I’m walking him, he attacks my shoelaces. If I’m sitting in a chair, he’ll come up and untie my shoes. If I can’t get him to stop, I’ll either have to give up on shoes with laces, or end up killing myself falling over loose laces. HELP!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 15:24
Louise Irwin writes:

Hi Chet,

I have a 5 month old golden retriever and she trains fairly easily but she draggs my 9 year old boy’s trousers and wont let go and when i try to take her off him or put her out she tends to snarl and show her teeth. I try to take her by the collar and she tries to bite me. How do I stop this? Apart from this behaviour she is a great dog, very playful and feisty, but does get over excited with the younger children who come into the house.

Thanks Chet your advice is invaluable and keep thye freebies coming

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 15:53
Paul Bushong writes:

My one year old aussie shephard, Lil Bear, just wont stay out of my wife’s flower beds. He doesnt roll or does his business in them , he just runs thru them . I dont want to put a fence around them, so how do I get him to quit taking short cuts thru her precious flower beds??

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 16:07
Chris Van Lieshout writes:

Chet,
I have a Golden Retriever / Kelpie cross. He is two years old and a beautiful companion however of late he has started to bite or nip at visitors even if I am beside him. He is sneaky in that he wags his tail as he walks up to them, submits to being patted and then goes nip! On one occasion he had his head on a ladies lap and she was stroking his head when again he reacted badly. How do I stop this aggressive ambush!!

Your program is fantastic – please keep it up!

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 16:29
CR writes:

Looks like you have it all covered in above comments

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 16:34
dorothea writes:

I have a Shih Tzu, puppy 11 mths old, Becoming a real and loyal companion,, Benji, loves to bring his fresh meaty bone in side to hide, on my bed if he can. I object…Australia. is bad for blow fly, in summer, maybe he don!t like crawlies on his food, HOW TO STOP HIM ??? He is an indoor, and out door, doggie……WE all appreciate any free Training Tips, that come along……HOW to deal with, Seperation Anxiety in maltese terrier dog…….

A MERRY AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EACH, AND EVERYONE….

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 21:34
Susan Bizak writes:

I Love Your Videos and Online Training Manual!!! Thanks to you, my puppy is a pleasure (most of the time).

I would love a video on manners. A few additional topics: Not humping our cat!, Approaching people and other dogs calmly and politely – not pulling my arm out of its socket!.

Please keep sending me any videos or training info that you can. You have enriched my puppy’s and my life more than I can express.

Thank you. Susan

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 22:04
Rod writes:

Between your list and the comments, I think everything is covered.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 22:31
rod writes:

would only stool in the kennel
how to stop that?

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 23:47
margaret writes:

how to get a dog off the bed without him growling at you.

how to stop dog from pulling on the lead.

how to stop dog from barking madly at big trucks.

how to occupy a dog when he is wandering around the house not knowing what to do with himself.

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@ December 10th, 2009 at 23:54
Jeanette writes:

stop my 6month shih tzu from scratching at the door and barking every time we go out!

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 06:23
RD writes:

Can an older dog be trained the same as a pup? I’ve just gotten an 8 year old rescue Brittany and she is for the most part well behaved but does fear men and jumps up on women when she meets them.Is there any help? Thanks, Chet

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 06:55
Joanne writes:

It looks as if you have covered all the “topics”, I can think of one more though. My neighbors dog won’t leave his side. His dog even turnes down treats when I offer them to my dog and his. He is under foot all the time to the point where he trips both of us. Thank you for all the wonderful tips! Joanne, William, Chase and Max

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 10:03
Sandra Parsons writes:

I love getting free help as my husband just laid off. I would like help to stop my male pom from going ballistic when the brush comes out. I have to put a muzzle on him, he tries to eat the brush as well as my hand and he is only 4.25lbs and he might as well weigh 100lbs he is that uncontrollable. He knows he gets a treat afterward but it doesn’t help during the brushing. Also, he lifts his leg on everything when our females (3) are in heat. We have started putting a diaper on him. Is this the best thing to do? Barking is a problem for all 4 dogs, with just the slightest noise it sets one off and the rest follow. Two female Shih-tzu’s, one female pom and one male pom, plus 8 pups at the moment, anybody want one?

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 11:02
Hope writes:

These are great topics. I have a chihuahua that is 3 years old. She does not like going outside when it is cold, not even to use the bathroom. Instead, she goes in my daughters’ room or if a towel is left on the bathroom floor, she goes there. Is there a way we can get her to at least go outside to use the restroom without us having to put her outside? We also have two 2year old pitts mix that chew up everything. I heard that they are known for that, but is there a way to stop it. And chew toys don’t do anything. They destroy those in a matter of minutes, no matter what they are made of. Thank you for all the tips.

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Carole Reply:
November 28th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I would also like to know the answer to this my daughter adopted dog believe part corgi he is great but takes paper and anything he can get his hands on even new toys and shreds them also runs after my grandson if he is running and grabs his clothes. Thanks for any help

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 12:07
Mary Lou writes:

Wow Chet! Quite the response on your feedback! I have read all of them and I do think they have some great ideas. No one seems to hit on the topic of free information or paid for so I will add my input. Free information is great but if you have animal problems and you want the answers that really work….well the old saying goes….You get what you pay for! I am sure that you have and will put a lot of research, time and effort into your helpful information so you should consider having some kind of a cost factor for most of your great training advice. Thank you for all you do for us dog owners, looking forward to reading what you come up with as I have 5 dogs and with not many house manners. My fault…..LOL

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 12:43
Janelle writes:

Hi Chet
I like everyone else have read your comments and the feedback you’ve received to date. Some great points have come out of this. I would like to add that my 2 beagles have been taught to sit for a pat, but seem to forget this training when it comes to visitors. They jump up on them and even though I tell the visitor to tell them to sit or turning their back to them, they do not response like when I use these tactics. In addition to this, I’m finding when sat and being patted, once the person stops they want more and proceed to keep putting their front paws up on them even when told down. I don’t want the dogs to pester our visitors, especially children and would like to know how to stop this behaviour. Thank you for all your advice which has been most helpful and I wish you the best in compiling your new training guide.

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 14:23
mel writes:

Love getting your training tips. Like Jami Says I would like advice on how to stop him barking and jumping up whenever anyone comes to the door. At the moment I have to put him into another room.
Outside the home – how to stop him pulling on the lead!

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 14:41
Robert Pittman writes:

1. How to stop my larger 10 month old 80 lb American Bandog from literally running over my Yorkshire Terrier when going up the stairs, or fetching a ball, or going outside, etc.

2. How to stop the large puppy from being jealous when petting the smaller dog, and once again stepping all over him to try to get the attention.

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 15:19
T writes:

Hi, Chet!

I have a maltese/shihtzu and he gets excited on new visitors by peeing at their feet/on shoes. Very embarrassing -especially at family get-togethers. Just not into the shoe-shining business! How do I get him to stop doing this other than holding him the whole time?

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 16:36
Margaret & Abbie writes:

Hi thank you for your emails Idon’t always get the voice in a lot of your vidios but I get the meaning of what you are coming across with. I muddle my way through this computer know how to open my emails but don’t know how to reply, so this gives me the chance. I have read all comments and it seems most bases have been covered. Margaret & Abbie

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 16:53
Liz Chew writes:

How do u stop Kody from scratching licking himself everyday.It seems like a habit.The minute I say.Kody, stop it ! He’ll stop and come and sleep next to me .He’ll continue to do d same if no one watch him.Pl advice.many thanks.

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 19:39
Sam writes:

I would like to know how to stop the dog from licking himself as he licks the kids afterwards and it is disgusting. Also how to stop him from jumping on the kids as a sign of excitement. I have found many tips on toilet training but none that provides details on how to toilet train a dog in a specific location for example I have a small trash can burried in the yard where I tried to have the dog do it there and I could not. The dog would do it in the same location but not inside. Last but not least how to make the dog stop licking/ nipping the feet of the hands when you pet him. I hope you will have the training on a DVD/ online rather than books. Also perhaps add the simple training commands and how to have the dog respond when called and few tricks here and there so that your training would be complete.

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@ December 11th, 2009 at 23:48
George Hill writes:

My “Cowboy” is an 18 month old 1/2 miniature dash, and 1/2 mini beagle. He has , from the very start, been a very well mannered animal. He was not only the runt of the lot, but really not expected to live. My daughter got him for my birthday. (I was bed fast from a back injury) He was less tha 1/2 a hand full, but so bowlegged…he became “Cowboy”. He slept with me, ate with me, grew up at my side. Everyone brags on him, saying all the time, “Oh, he just mind soooo good” Well, he just does what he wants to do, and it happens to be what I want him to do. I take him walking in the park, and he stays approx 5 feet behind or in front of me…NEVER any farther until he knows I want him to play, THEN…he runs full speed 50 to 60 feet from me, around me etc. til he gives out. VERY well behaved. We have a leash law, and the park has also (It’s the smallest national park). Every day, sometimes two or three times a day, I take him riding through the park on the motorcycle. We get there and when I get off, he does too (no leash) All the park rangers know him, and have never jumped me for no leash. He ignors other people, goes and does his job, then gets back on the bike, ready to go. Of course, I don’t let him go in any place where there is food, but he goes in everyy other store, right with me…no problem. My problem…I broke my ankle, and since then, when he goes outside, he absolutely ignores me when I call..I let him do his job, then I call for him, and maye he wil come, now, and maybe he’ll wander around a while, until he sees I WILL leave him there. Hehas also begun to stray a little away from me in some of the parts houses I take him in. I can ask him to “come here and stay by me” and he comes back, but immediately wanders away again, and not always to other people, just investigating. I am afraid he is becoming rather independent.

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@ December 12th, 2009 at 11:36
Maia writes:

Please focus on resource guarding. My puppy does not have a problem with food guarding. He just likes to steal things he finds around the house (a piece of paper, a glove, a frisbee) and then growls and guards it when we try to take it away. I can take away his food bowl with no problem at all. Trading the object for treats doesn’t work so well because he values whatever he finds more than treats. This has been a tricky problem. Thanks!

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@ December 12th, 2009 at 15:01
C.D. writes:

have tried a few of your training tricks. For the most part work just fine……even better if my time were more organized. Seems like most topics have been covered in the above posts. I’d like to know how to ease my 21 month girl up on her protests of passers by. She isn’t at all pleased when some people and especially other dogs pass her property. She’s come to terms with the dog across the street, however should it cross into the neighbours yard…that is just not right …according to her. Can get pretty loud. Keep up the good work in helping us get our furry companions become better neighbours.

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@ December 12th, 2009 at 17:35
Joyce writes:

Quick scan of above topics, but I did not see a request for help with our golden doodle’s problem: he loves to play with and then eat his frozen poop! Yes, we live in northern MN and it’s very cold and everything outside is frozen. Even after a heavy snow, he will locate his old poop and dig it up. Oh, he is an inside dog except for his daily walking exercise outings and then, going out to relieve himself.
Help with curing him of this grouse habit would be much appreciated.

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@ December 12th, 2009 at 20:18
Ina writes:

Hi! It seems that most behavioural problems are covered by yourself and in the posts above. I also experience some problems with our 5 mnth old Papillon. He absolutely adores shoes and just cannot leave them alone, whether it is the laces or the sheepskin (although I have given him his own pieces to play with) or soles, he just goes for it and makes moving around quite a feat. This extends to biting our toes as well – we dare not walk around without feet protection. Another problem is how to “un-exite” him. When playing or training, he gets so exited, even when playing on his own, and to get him quiet again takes a whole lot of effort.
Thanks a lot for all your work and advise. We love the way you approach training and living with our 4-legged friends.

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 01:27
helen writes:

Hi great idea and yes I would like to add – have 7 standard poodles and when someone comes in, the most important thing on their mind is whch one can jump on said visitor to get the most attention and pats, aaaahhh
on behalf of all guests help … (ages 5 @ 9 months, 3 @ 3 years) thanxs

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 03:33
Midge writes:

My two rescue Dogs go absolutely Frantic when they think there is a chance they can get at my cats. The cats are safe behind doors except when I go in to feed them of do something with them, then these two will try to get past me to get them. The cats would be safe, they can get away but my old girl would rip them to shreds if they did get in. How can you teach older dogs that cays are to be ignored?

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 05:11
kathleen Morris writes:

Hi,

Rachel was saying about the barking. I have the perfect Belgian Sheepdog, she knows hand signals, is a certified Therapy dog, but has a barking problem when in the car, knowing she is going into a care home or going somewhere she was before. Also when I come home after leaving her for about 3-4 hours she goes crazy. I have tried everything under the sun. Let me know what you would do please.

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 10:48
Catherine writes:

You’re doing a great job.
My suggestion: Calming down on command (when visitors knock, when people pass by, before going for a walk)

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 12:37
Joe Smith writes:

I see a lot of problems with barking and that is our ONLY problem with our Westie and Cairn Terrier! They bark at a bird walking down the street or ANYTHING that moves! I know they are very protective dogs but it’s very disuptive and we have even thought about giving them up it’s so bad!! We adopted them from a couple who couldn’t keep them any longer so we don’t know how they were raised. They are 3 years old and have been raised together. Any suggestions?!!

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@ December 13th, 2009 at 16:09
Eva writes:

my some dogs would not go on lesh, i can do what i can,no chance.
ofcourse steeling of food, every day.
and too some spring on me. will know, what to do
thank you

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@ December 14th, 2009 at 03:19
joanna writes:

Chet , I love all you teach I think you covered it all but I have 4 dogs an australian shepherd, collie mix a coton, and cockapoo when my doorbell rings they go crazy. So some help with multiple dogs would be great. Because it gets very loud .

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@ December 14th, 2009 at 05:31
Arta writes:

When my dog sees that I’m putting on my shoes and jacket – he knows we are going to go for a walk. He gets overly exited and jumps on the terrace windows and doors just to get in!!! Our doors look terrible and I think some day the window might break… (I have a BIG German Shepherd so it’s a BIG problem)

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@ December 14th, 2009 at 13:55
Lesley Marchant writes:

My dogs go crazy with barking every time someone rings the doorbell. Also they bark very time they see the hired help – she only comes once a week but they bark at her all the time. And my one dog, I think she is chasing the birds in our garden. I would like to get a couple of chickens but I think she would kill them. Finally, flattering as it may be, my dogs all follow me everywhere in the house and it gets a bit irritating. I would like a bit of “personal space”.

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@ December 14th, 2009 at 13:55
Fergus McCartan writes:

Hi Chet;

Your site is great, but my problem is that my yorkie seems to be untrainable. I have tried most of your tips. I realize that she is still a pup, but just is crazy in the house, like run run run. I actually bring out a belt, it is the only thing that scares her. I certainly don’t harm her, but just show it to her, so I think in time she might come around. I just love her to death, otherwise I would put her up for adoption.

Thanks Chet

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@ December 14th, 2009 at 18:48
Simone Nannery writes:

Hello Chet,

My Labradoodle love to nibble on my butt while I’m walking around the house. Although its cute, it’s just not right……… ) Any suggestions?

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@ December 15th, 2009 at 14:08
Amelia writes:

My malteese(I think that’s how it is spelled) licks it self and it makes his mouth smell revolting! Any ideas on how to stop it? )

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@ December 15th, 2009 at 18:42
D writes:

My year old labredor/dolmation keeps chasing my old cat and last week was caught “on top of the cat” if i say what it was doing id get in trouble lol. any ideas

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@ December 17th, 2009 at 11:57
Robert writes:

I would want to train my dogs from eating only from their bowel not from the ground or anywhere else, this would avoid them being poisened by thiesves.

I also want them to stop scracthing doors.

Thanks for a good job you are doing I appreciate it.

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@ December 18th, 2009 at 01:34
Brianna Elledge writes:

Hi there,

Could you also include teaching your dog to stop barking, whining, and/or scratching the door when someone knocks?

Thank you,
Brianna

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@ December 22nd, 2009 at 14:55
Jill writes:

Great topic and I wish dog obedience classes were about just these things. Jumping up on tables, counters, etc. is a big problem for us, as is mouthing (playfully) hands that pet….

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@ December 31st, 2009 at 04:18
Jenny writes:

I have really got alot out of your free tips and great training techniques. My Bull Mastiff is 7 months old now and thanks to the emails i receive off you, he is quite a pleasant puppy. We do not allow him (Dozah) to look at us while we are eating, so he walks around the table instead. I believe he thinks he is doing the write thing not sitting down watching us eat (I believe he thinks we are stupid and can’t see what he is doing). It takes constant reminders for Dozah to stop this behaviour. Is this just a matter of persistance.
And yes I 100% agree that you should continue with your good work. Unfortunately I can only have your free advice as I don’t have spare money to buy your books. Huge Thank You from me.

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@ January 1st, 2010 at 04:20
lillian writes:

CHET,my dog will get off the bed at night when i am sleeping and poop on my carpet,would a cart help slove this problem?, im at the end of my rope here.i just moved into this brand new home and i dont want my dog to start messing up my carpet, can you please help me, lillian

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@ January 2nd, 2010 at 09:41
Bobette writes:

I have an 8 month old, 3.7 pound Yorkie. I have always taken her outside to potty, but she has NEVER understood to go to the door, or let me know, she has to go potty. I have always taken her to a small patio to go potty, as I am handicapped and am unable to walk far enough, to take her to the back yard. When I take her to the patio, she will go potty on command. This patio is ONLY used for her to go potty.

She is the only dog I have been unable to housebreak, and don’t know what I am doing wrong! I have a two year old King Charles Cavalier, that I had housebroken in about one week. What can I do, for her to make the connection of going potty outside?

Please give me some advice, as I’m past the “End of my rope”!!!

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 04:56
Doris writes:

I have 5 large dogs and they tend to pass too close to me. Is there a way to stop this. My 85 year old mom in law comes over and they have to go outside since they would knock her off her legs if allowed to roam in the house. They have actually run by me on our farm driveway and knocked me flat on my back, ouch. They have a fenced yard and doggy door so they are in and out. But our youngest shepherd jumps on the door and lets herself out before I can even open it. I think I might need training to make them wait while I open the door for them, plus if we have company I wish to show some control over the situation.
Thanks,
Doris

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 05:41
Nancy writes:

we need to know about keeping our dog from pushing is way to the door and wiggling/pushing all over/knocking over people when they come in to our house….

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 08:30
Sandy writes:

I have yet to see my specific problem on ANY dog training website. I don’t have any of the problems listed here, but the problem I have is very dangerous to me and my dog.
I can walk him anywhere with absolutely no pulling on the leash. I take him into banks, Lowes, home depot and I walk him in Mall…outside sidewalk every night.
The problem is when he see’s another dog. He rips out of my hand and takes off to greet the other dog and his owner. My dog is very friendly and not agressive at all. He looks very intimidating since he is a 185 pound English Mastiff. I am 135 pound 56 year old woman with osteoperosis. The usual techniques I have read about don’t work with him since he has such a strength advantage over me. He just seems to loose his mind when he sees another dog.

What can be done to help him and myself? I want to keep walking him, but I have had too many close calls and now am really apprehensive whenever I walk him.

Thanks,
Sandy
rrasit@aol.com

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 08:43
Lou writes:

I have the same problem as Roy, number 13. For the first couple of minutes when someone comes in the house our two dogs jump up on the people. After a few minutes they calm down and act just fine.

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 09:35
Marcine writes:

I would like to know what is the best way to stop a dogfight. I have 3 dogs, all neutered males. There is trouble between 2 of the males and the two that fight are father and son. They are 8 years old and 6 years old. I am not sure which one instigates the fight, but they are so focused on each other, that they seem to not even hear me when I say their name or tell them to quit. One dog is quite a bit bigger and heavier than the other and I am afraid the other one will be hurt badly one day. They are both Bichon Frises.

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@ February 17th, 2010 at 09:52
maxine writes:

u got every thing cover i like some of the comments i have 10yrs old dog which always barks at people coming down street or sometimes she just bark for no reason because they no-one they.may be u could tell me how to stop her from bitten the towels and sucking on they when she take them off the rail from bathroom or colthes line thank u

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@ February 20th, 2010 at 19:43
marcy writes:

hi Chet!
I am a fan of the Hands-Off Training program I bought just a few days ago. My 9 week old Golden Retriever, Bailey, is already having no “accidents” in the house, going to her mat, & staying at sit position for a minute or so. She was the only surviving pup in her litter & I think that caused her to be a little…demanding. She craves attention to the point of barking at me or my older(15 yr) dog & will bite & even growl if she doesn’t get her way. Please help! My older dog is ready to move out or rip the pup’s head off( he’s never been aggressive at all)…& I want us to be a happy family, all dogs included.

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@ March 21st, 2010 at 05:41
Chris writes:

I have a two yr old male toy poodle who pees on his two front feet! how can I stop this behavior!!!! he is so messy after he does this! HELP!!!!

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@ May 2nd, 2010 at 15:20
Nicolina writes:

A few things I didn’t see are…. my dog is dog aggressive to small dogs AND… he only takes and chews my husbands shoes? there are 7 of us in the house and he only takes his shoes to chew? no clue why? but my husband is fed up.

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@ June 1st, 2010 at 12:15
Ian writes:

Hi, me and my girlfriend last week purchased a golden retriever/kelpie cross. He was 6weeks when we got him, weighing 6lbs. The first few days we had him he was as good as gold, just wanting to sleep and enjoyed a little play and then back to sleep. However now he has moved on to obsessivly chewing on anything, including our 2 year old’s fingers and sleeves. Obviously we need to know ASAP how to stop this otherwise we can’t keep him if he’s going to hurt her. He’s the cutest little thing and I hope we can make him into a good boy!
He’s also got a real leg fetish too and he whines a lot when we leave him. Hope you can help for our good and for his, Thanks! x

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@ July 10th, 2010 at 03:18
Taren writes:

An excellent article.

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@ September 23rd, 2011 at 19:32

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