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by spiceywolfe
Sat Jul 07, 2012 4:15 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Has anybody made their chow Sit-Stay?
Replies: 19
Views: 8461

Re: Has anybody made their chow Sit-Stay?

My dog Sabbath will sit&stay but as for the length of time? That's all depending on his "mood" for the day. He's also gone through a LOT of professional training.
by spiceywolfe
Thu Jul 05, 2012 12:03 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Anyone had any success?
Replies: 10
Views: 4028

Re: Anyone had any success?

I used to use a halti for my dog Sabbath, then one day I was walking him, and my other dog Chance, and another dog came up to us, Sabbath panicked and managed to the thing right off of his face, and that, combined my second dog, and the commotion of the third and he was out of my grasp and into the ...
by spiceywolfe
Thu Jul 05, 2012 9:57 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Why do Chows have such a bad rep?
Replies: 17
Views: 27167

Re: Why do Chows have such a bad rep?

I think it's because generally Chows are a one person type of dog. They tend to be rather dominant in any pack setting, and even dominate inexperienced owners. The Chow is not a dog for everyone in my opinion, and those who don't do the proper research, socialize, and train properly are going to get...
by spiceywolfe
Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:44 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Best Type and Brand of Muzzle for Chows?
Replies: 17
Views: 14501

Re: Best Type and Brand of Muzzle for Chows?

I got my muzzle from here (http://www.dog-muzzle-store.com/) per recommendation of my dog's trainer. They are custom made to fit your dog and very affordable. I paid less than 50 USD for mine. Since I couldn't find a section for Chows (although I could have over looked it) I ended up going with a bo...
by spiceywolfe
Wed Jul 04, 2012 3:23 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Challenging Chow, how to overcome his behavior issues?
Replies: 2
Views: 2677

Challenging Chow, how to overcome his behavior issues?

Hi, I stumbled across this forum today, considering my Chow has been a challenge since the day I brought him home I thought I'd go ahead and sign up. Sabbath is nearly 6 years old (July 31st will be his birthday). He's a chow mix from what I'm guessing, as he doesn't have the big poofy coat common i...