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by deedee1657 on 4/21/2010 at 5:21 PM in Training

Does anyone have any advice on how to train a 95 lb puppy to STAY DOWN? Kiya is a very loving and friendly dog and loves to jump on people when saying hello. She gets really excited when we have company and literally almost knocks our friends over when they first walk through the door. We have tried distracting her with treats but as soon as the treat is gone, she is back to being excited and jumping all over our guests. Most people act like they don't mind her jumping but I can see how annoying it is and I don't want anyone to get hurt. She is very smart and understands the words NO and DOWN. I really think she wants to listen and stay down but she gets so excited that it is almost impossible. Does anyone else have this problem?
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by Bentley on 1/19/2010 at 4:32 AM in Training

I have been having a big problem with Bentley, He is now 6 months old, his dad was a Rotti & mom a Husky
He just cannot stop digging up my yard
He has destroyed 2 fountains already.
The yard is beautifully landscaped but by the time I get home in the afternoon he has dug up holes all over the garden.
He digs in the flower gardens, next to the pool & any corner he can find. I fill the holes up once I get home but by the morning he has dug it up again.
I am caught in a situation where I don't know what to do. He is even digging & exposing electrical cables.
I have spent a fortune landscaping the yard & he is destroying it & I am also afraid if he chews into the casing & bits an electrical cable.
Please help someone

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