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BarkingMad is the website of Dogtown South Africa PTY LTD A section 21 not for profit
Company 2009/015936/08
NPO: 9300 32491
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STEALING
When your dog steals something do you chase after him trying to get it back?
Don’t play this game of chase anymore. You are reinforcing an unwanted behaviour. The more attention you give him for stealing something, the more he’ll steal.
As long as it’s not dangerous ignore him when he steals something, he’ll stop pretty soon if there is no reinforcement involved. Write the incident off to your mistake, as you are the one who left it lying around in the first place. Remember prevention is better than cure.
Make sure he can’t get to items, which are off-limits. Keep tables and counters completely free of food and other fun chewables; keep the laundry out of your dogs reach for several months until he no longer looks there for fun. He is stealing this stuff to entertain himself so rather have plenty of yummy chew treats to keep him busy and make sure he is getting exercise and his mind is being stimulated with fun games. If your dog has stolen something you need to take back. Don’t just take the article from him this will only teach him that when he has his fun toy and you come towards him, his fun is going to stop and he will begin to hide with his stolen items. Instead offer him something much better a great big yummy chew toy, not only will he drop the stolen item for you to get back but he will be occupied with this new yummy treat and he will completely forget his stolen item. This will also make him happy when he sees you approaching because good things come from you.
Reference: (page (110)
The new dog owner’s guide to Positive reinforcement puppy training – Suzanne L. Harris
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Kanga - Kanga is a gorgeous little dog, she survived being badly bitten all over by bigger dogs. She was brought to Blue Hills Vet and has fully recovered. It is not safe for her to go back home so she urgently needs to find a new home where she will be safe. She is satin black and will be beautiful once all her hair grows back. Kanga is a small thing, - shorter than knee height and would love a home where she can be someone's shadow, (preferably without bigger dogs). She loves people and would be a wonderful companion for someone who is home during the day.
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7/29/2010 8:40:59 AM - We are still short on the MTN sms's again only 823 received so far and need to reach 1000 :( PLLLLLEEEAAASSSSSSEEEEE sms DOG to 38919 (mtn/vodacom only) costs just R10
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LOCATION - JOHANNESBURG, I NEED URGENT HELP
As you can see from my picture I am an extremely handsome 4 year old Male German Shepherd. I was rescued from the SPCA by my mother 2 years ago and have been living very happily with her and another German Shepherd female all this while.
My mother has very sadly had to sell her lovely home and move to a very small townhouse where I am not allowed to go, so I need a new home VERY VERY URGENTLY!!
I am a really good watch dog, and I like other dogs. I love going for walks or just lying peacefully at my mother’s feet. I am extremely loyal and loving and gentle, but VERY PROTECTIVE of my mummy too!!
I need to go to home where I will be someone’s special pet , and where I will receive lots of love and affection and attention because you see, I am a little timid and skittish when I don’t know people , but I know I will do just fine in a loving and caring environment.
Please call my mother as soon as you can if you can help me, and if you can’t, please ask all your friends whether they know of anyone who could give me a home. MY MOTHER IS CAZ -011 787 8088 or 083 378 2059
(New phone from 1st March 011 467 3259)
STRICT HOME CHECKS WILL APPLY - NO CHANCERS
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LOCATION - JOHANNESBURG, Our dog went missing on 1 Nov Heuweloord/Monavoni, Centurion. We have been looking ever since. Please could you help?! He's name is Bruiser. He is black, with a brown face and white chest. He is a dachshund / Jack Russel mix. Please, I NEED my dog back. Without him, our family cannot be whole!!!
martinet@flashnet.co.za. Click here to view more.
More HORRORS on the West Coast !!!!
GOOD NEWS is that little one will be going into foster care with PETS !!!! Thank you Anoux !!!
PLEASE SUPPORT THE WOOFDERFUL GUYS AT PETS
Standard Bank, Helderberg
Acc name: PETS
Savings Account Acc no:
277408695
Br code: 033012
Here is her STORY :
We got a call today, minutes before closing time from one of our clients, saying that she went to the Post Office in Saldanha just now and
that when she opened the rubbish bin to throw away some stuff, she found this lovely doggy in the rubbish bin!!!!!!
She is very far pregnant, our vet says she thinks she is a few days away from delivery. That is probably why she was dumped in the rubbish bin,
as if it was her fault that she got pregnant??
She loved the soft food that we provided for her. She is a bit dirty but we did not wash her as we don't want her to stress unnecessarily. She is the sweetest little thing. Loves to be cuddled and is has not shown any aggression. She got very scared when I closed the cage door, maybe had a bad experience with a cage, who would know. The client phoned Windstone kennels as well, but they were not interested in helping her. It is actually better that way as she needs a inside place where she can be warm and cuddled a lot.
Obviously the practice is not ideal for her to give birth as there is always dogs barking etc and we don't want her to be stressed in anyway.
We will keep her there for as long it is needed but I would love for her to go to a foster home where she can feed and still maybe give birth, in
peace and quiet.
She is a little yorkie X maltese and about 1 maybe two yrs old. Has the most BEAUTIFUL personality, despite her ordeal.
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WARNING TO ALL WHO HAVE MISSING PETS
PLEASE LET AS MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT THIS SCAM ....
Please be aware of this heartless person :(
1. He calls himself Alan / Deane / Darrel Clinton/ Ian Gabriel – Well spoken, comes forward as very learned intelligent, sensitive and caring
2. He claims to have you pet and does NOT want the reward
3. He has 2 pit bulls
4. He owns a tow truck company
5. He has devised his OWN security plan to ensure the rightful owner get the pet back, tells the story of a “bearded dragon” or “Igwana” that wondered through his property and was claimed by the wrong people and he was held responsible.
a. The owner is to purchase 2 x R180 airtime vouchers
b. Give him the voucher numbers and half the pin which he will give to his driver and make sure it’s the same vouchers when he gets back (does not trust his driver)
c. He will then send his driver to make the trade (he is busy)
6. He arranges to meet you at a certain spot.
7. You wait for hours and he does not pitch and then puts the phone off.
This man has a number of sim cards he uses and just rotates the cell numbers
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