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There seemed to be very little positive reinforcement.Very little praising or treats when he did sit or stay which I thought was odd,but as he's my first pup,though not my first dog,I wasn't sure if this normal.

Yes,30. I thought that far too many. Not all were on the floor for training,though 18 or so were,and there were another 12 or with owners sitting down or on the stage. If a fight had started,you're right,there'd have been major trouble. He did have fun with a rottie pup that he really...

I've just came back from our first puppy class with my American Bulldog pup. It wasn't a good experience. He was attacked,though thankfully not bitten,as soon as he went in the door,by a large dog, that really shook him up. A number of other smaller dogs also went for him. I have sensory...

Thought I'd throw in another few pics. He's rather plump as you can see,but we'll soon solve that.

I'm getting my first AB pup on Sunday. He's 14 weeks old,and I'll be his second owner. We're getting him from a colleague who bought him when he was 8 weeks old,but she's realised that she's made a mistake and doesn't have the time to spend with him,meaning he'll be alone for much of the...

I'd appreciate some advice/opinions on American bulldogs. There's a possibility of acquiring an American bulldog pup.He's currently 13 weeks old,and his owners have realised that they simply don't have the time for him. I puppysat for him for 2 weeks while they went on holiday,and fell in...

Thankyou for the advice. Apologies for not saying so soon,but I barely had a minute to myself while he was here,and didn't get online at all. The tips helped,They were much appreciated,and thanks to them we survived,and enjoyed the two weeks. There's a possibility that we might become his...

I'm puppysitting a 9 week old American Bulldog for 2 weeks. I've owned dogs and grown up with them,but it's been some time since we had a pup at home. I'd appreciate some tips about how best to handle issues such as biting,digging on the rug,and jumping up,particuarly biting. He's...

Sorry I didn't make that clear. On Monday I should find out when,and perhaps, if I'll get him, if it'll be one month or two.

Thankyou for the hugs.They're much needed at the moment. I feel like an idiot for posting on here and a chihuahua forum before I had him.

Well I've just had a major let down. I won't be getting the dog tomorrow after all. The owner is considering keeping him until she leaves to go and work in London in a few months. I'll find out what is happening and when I'll get him on Monday. I'm extremely upset, from high to...

Thankyou all. We had her for just 3 1/2 years of that time. I wish we'd had her for the entire time but the few years we had with her are so precious. I will post pics and stories of our new arrival. I'm hoping he isn't camera shy as Pepi was. She detested the camera so you had to sneak up...

I lost my much adored 17 year old Tibetan Spaniel 5 weeks ago. We've been wanting to get another dog since then as she brought us so much joy and the house is far too quiet and dull without her. I was going to purchase a pup but as has always happened to us a dog has found us. We never need...

Thankyou I'll do so.:) I can't believe I forgot to mention this but there is a possibility that I'd like my dog to become a therapy dog. It isn't a major priority for me but it is something that I'm considering.

Thankyou. We had her for just three and half years. It's been a few weeks now and it still hurts but the pain of losing her is little compared to the joy she gave us during the relatively short time that she was with us. I like the Havanese but I am very tempted by paps,particuarly after...