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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-24 | Becky | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-11-17 | jade | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks this will help a heap |
| 2009-11-14 | Dawn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for your reply,hope it works dont want to rehome the pupp |
| 2009-11-13 | Maggie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the fast response, I'll try your suggestions. |
| 2009-11-12 | daniella | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-11-04 | alex | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you |
| 2009-10-31 | Dawne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for the help. I already know to show the puppy where to go, and to praise her when she goes in the right spot. |
| 2009-10-30 | anne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for that think obedience classes seem a good idea. |
| 2009-10-30 | anne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks I will try what you suggest just so nice to know that someone can give sound advice |
| 2009-10-28 | Courtney | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-26 | Greg | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I thank-you for the answer and will follow up with my vet when I go next month. |
| 2009-10-26 | Priscilla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-11 | Leni | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your advise. I have been reading Ceaser Millan's books and she does know she's not leader, she has also been spayed at 6mths. I guess a stronger eye on her at all times! |
| 2009-10-11 | Carmen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your response. I'll be happy to tell you my 4 month old puppy since I wrote to you, without the crate on her own started using the wee wee pads for #1 & #2 (Yayyyy). I have rewarded her with a treat when she goes on the pads. I have not given her a chance to eat her poop, so I guess were still going to work on that. She's doing great considering her age. She is 4 months today. 10/10/09 Thanks for taking your time to answer my question. Next time I will think about crate training. |
| 2009-10-05 | Gloria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you, excellent, I am looking into some dog obience training and purchased the Perfect dog program for starters. I really appreciate you and taking the time to answer my question. |
| 2009-10-03 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you sooooo much. You rock! |
| 2009-09-25 | tina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-22 | bonnie | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-14 | Venushah | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | Yes | |
| 2009-09-08 | sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks for the help. We definitely plan to spay her at the proper time. We will follow your recommendations as to the water. Appreciate your help so much. |
| 2009-09-04 | sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I appreciate the very quick response and information. the link he sent was very helpful. I also have been reading his responses to others on a variety of Puppy subjects and have found his advice very helpful..good common sense and a calm approach. He knows a lot about Labs and puppies and is easily understood. thank you very much! |
| 2009-09-03 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for the quick reply. That's out of the box thinking for sure. |
| 2009-08-31 | Pauline | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-17 | Maggie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. I have a point to start over, perhaps I'll do better this time. :) |
| 2009-08-16 | Theresa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-16 | Pamela | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | He was very helpful in my time of need....very compassionate and willing to stay up late to ease my mind concerning my little dog (Angel). I appreciate so much the help. I'm so grateful Labman was the one you sent my question to. Thanks again and God Bless you all for being there in my time of need. Pamela |
| 2009-08-15 | Jerry | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-09 | Trude | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! |
| 2009-08-07 | Gina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-04 | Marcy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for your support. We went to training class. It was not, however, obedience training - more like how to show your dog. She was very good at the walking along side - sitting was difficult - I think it's normal for doxies to sit sideways and not just straight down, am I correct. But other than other pups/dog getting too close to her tail or face (at which time she would snap), she graduated at the top. Even now, she'll walk with me close to my left or right leg without a leash. She has such a personality - everyone loves her - I just am baffled. Thanks again. Will try your suggestions. |
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Answers by Expert:
Labman
Expertise
I can help you with your new dog. I am experienced in, and trained in techniques the average person can make work with dogs, especially puppies. I strongly believe in obedience training and the need to give your dog proper leadership. I have been raising a new puppy every year since 1991. I know housebreaking and protecting the puppy and the house from each other. I can explain the the feeding regimen you can easily follow to give your dog the same long, active life life as highly valuable dog guides. I try to give answers you can make work. The mark of a real expert is knowing the limits of his knowledge. I will not try to answer questions on breed standards, AKC registration, etc. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.
Experience
Like many, I grew up around dogs, but never realized how much I had to learn before my family started socializing puppies for a large dog guide school. The school shares their experience from thousands of dogs with the people they entrust to raise their puppies. Their recommendations on training, feeding, and care come from a large, well documented program. After it is a year old, they X-ray every one of the hundreds of dogs they breed every year. I continue to attend monthly training sessions with trained volunteers and professional staff. I share experiences with others doing the same. The school must have sturdy, healthy, well behaved dogs, that will have a long, active life. If that is what you want too, I can help you. In addition I have done extensive reading, and the 4 years my daughter was in 4-H were a real learning experience for Dad too. That exposed me to more breeds than the Labs, Shepherds, and Goldens in the dog guide program.
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