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Ty Brown
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Ty
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Val Heart
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Val
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Animal Communicator and Master |
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who has authored 6 books on Animal Communication
and has been featured in several TV
and Radio shows such as the
Wayne & Jayne Radio Show and Whole Life Radio
with Carmen & John LaMarca. Her uncanny insight
into 'animal thought' comes from having intimately
worked with over 6,200 animals during the past
30 years, which is why we trust her profound
experience when she speaks. |
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Dr. Susan Lauten
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Dr.
Lauten has a Masters in Animal Nutrition
and a Ph.D in Biomedical Sciences.
Recently a guest of |
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Marty Becker on "Top Vets Talk Pets"
and interviewed by The Oregon Live,
she has authored several peer-reviewed articles
and veterinary nutrition reference book chapters.
With 5 years of experience teaching Veterinary
Nutrition at a Veterinary Teaching Hospital,
Dr. Lauten brings unequalled veterinary perspective
into how your dog should be cared for both medically
and nutritionally. |
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Sally Rushmore
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Sally
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200 young dog owners to train
their dogs in obedience and |
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each year. Having spent over 40 years training
dogs, Sally has proven experience in helping
dogs to love and obey their owners and bond
deeply with them - while guiding owners to truly
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You'll learn new Commands to Obedience train your dog to finally end bad habits like pulling on the leash, jumping, chewing, digging, barking, biting, etc.
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How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology - How to handle this muscled and powerfully built breed.
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to avoid 'accidents' from your Leonberger.
- How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan with a healthy and nutritious
diet.
- How to teach your Leonberger to listen to you all the time.
- How to turn your unruly, disobedient Leonberger into a loving, friendly
companion.
Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger barks excessively and how to control his excessive barking. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to potty train their dogs that actually make their dogs more difficult to housetrain and how you can avoid these mistakes. How to obedience train your Leonberger and permanently end behavioral problems like Aggression, Biting, Jumping, Pulling on the Leash, etc. How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger puppy isn't housebroken yet and what you should do in each case. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to obedience train their puppies that actually make their puppies more difficult to train and how you can avoid these mistakes. How to stop your Leonberger puppy from play biting and nipping. How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger barks excessively and how to control his excessive barking. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to control their dogs' barking and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Leonberger's barking may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger bites and how to control his biting. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from biting and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Leonberger's biting may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger is being aggressive and how to control his aggression. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to stop their dogs from being aggressive and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Leonberger's aggression may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger is suffering from separation anxiety... and how to cure it 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to cure their dogs' separation anxiety and how you can avoid these mistakes How your instinctive reaction to your Leonberger's separation anxiety may actually be making the problem worse! How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology The 2 main reasons why your Leonberger isn't housebroken yet and what you should do in each case. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to potty train their dogs that actually make their dogs more difficult to housetrain... and how you can avoid these mistakes How you can use our unique "Christmas Bells" technique to train your Leonberger to tell you when it needs to go out How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
How to lead and think like a pack dog - the new psychology How obedience training sessions can be positive and fun-filled for both you and your Leonberger. How to permanently end your Leonberger's behavioral problems like Pulling on the Leash, Jumping, Chewing, Digging, etc. 3 dangerous mistakes that most Leonberger owners make when they are trying to obedience train their dogs that actually make their dogs more difficult to train and how you can avoid these mistakes How to improve your Leonberger's lifespan and keep him from getting overly heavy with a healthy and nutritious diet. Getting Pro help fast - how to get access to our expert trainers when you need them most -
One hidden psychological trigger that all Leonbergers have... that practically allows you to "analyze" and "control" your Leonberger's every action
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A surprisingly easy way to teach your Leonberger cool new tricks
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Leonberger: Personality, Exercise, Grooming
Group
The Leonberger is classified by
the FCI in the molossians, type mountain dog. It
is not a typical working breed.
Also Known As: Leos, which literally
means lion.
About Leonberger
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Country of Origin, History of the breed
The Leonberger is one of
the oldest breeds originating in Germany.
At the end of the thirties and beginning of
the forties of the 19th century, Heinrich
Essig, town Councillor in Leonberg, Germany
near Stuttgart, crossed a black and white
Newfoundland bitch with a so-called “Barry”
male from the monastery hospice Grand St.Bernard.
Later a Pyrenean Mountain Dog was added. This
resulted in very large dogs with predominantly
long, white coats. Essig’s aim was for
a lion-like dog. The lion is the heraldic
animal of the city of Leonberg. The first
dogs really called “Leonbergers”
were born in 1846. They combined the excellent
qualities of the breeds from which they stemmed.
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A General Description of
the Breed
The the Leonberger is a large,
majestic, strong, muscular yet elegant dog, distinguishable
by its balanced build. The Leonberger has a medium
length soft to coarse double coat that is very water
resistant. Coat color can range from lion yellow,
red, rich mahogany and reddish brown to sandy. It
sports a characteristic black mask upto the eyes
or above the eyes. The nose and lips are black.
The teeth meet in a tight scissors bite. The skull
is somewhat domed. It is important that the brown
eyes have a gentle, kindly expression. The round-tipped
pendant ears are medium-sized. The neck is normally
strong with no dewlap. A small white star on the
chest and a little white on the tip of the paws
are permitted. Leonberger's thick mane creates a
lion-like expression. The front and rear legs are
feathered. The tail is bushy and set low, reaching
at least to the hocks, and the feet have black pads.
The Leonberger has webbing between the toes to aid
in swimming.
Height
Male: 29-31 inches (74-80 cm.) while that of the
f
Female: 27-29 inches (61-74 cm.).
Weight
Male: 130-170 pounds (59-77 kg.)
Females: 100-130 pounds (45-59 kg.).
Personality
Temperament of the Breed
The Leonberger is lively, steady,
friendly, calm, eager to please and affectionate
with a sweet expression. Leonbergers are sometimes
affectionately referred to as "lean-on-bergers"
because of their tendency to lean against their
loved ones. Their intelligence is extraordinary;
their loyalty and love for their families is unparalleled.
Leonbergers are excellent watchdogs,
not given to frivolous barking or unnecessary alarms.
They instinctively establish and maintain their
household's territorial rights.
However, upon receiving the OK
from family members, strangers are accepted and
welcomed. Fear and aggression in a stranger can
activate a dog's protective instincts. With most
of these dogs, if the situation becomes too intense,
instead of showing any aggression, the Leonberger
simply walks away.
Most of these dogs can take bad
behavior in their stride. The Leonberger can get
along with other dogs. The Leonberger is more agile
than many other giant breeds.
Better suited to outdoor or indoor lifestyle?
As a family dog, the Leonberger
is an agreeable partner for present day dwelling
and living conditions. It doesn’t necessarily
need a big yard and house to roam around. They are
adaptable and don’t take up only as much space
when curled up to sleep as any other medium to large
dog.
Suited to families with
children?
Leonbergers are considered highly
trustworthy and have incredible patience, even with
the most obnoxious children. They are perfect for
toddlers to nestle into and clutch.
Activity
Level
How active is the breed?
This breed needs only moderate
exercise. However, they do need to be taken on a
daily walk and provided with a bit of brain stimulation.
They love to be included in all family outings and
are very adaptable to changing environments. They
love to swim (having an instinctive love for water),
hike and be trained to pull carts and sleds.
Dogs below 18 months of age are
nor recommended for pulling carts.
Trainability
Leonbergers need training and proper
socialization from early puppyhood to become excellent
watchdogs and companions. They don't respond well
to harsh training methods. Aggression may develop
with improper training and lack of socialization.
Grooming
The Leonberger sheds very heavily.
For this reason, it requires extensive daily brushing
and combing. The ears must be kept clean and the
teeth should be cleaned when needed. The Leonberger
should be bathed only when necessary. Some de-matting
is required to avoid hotspots caused due to wetness
and damp-wet weather conditions. The backs of ears,
feathering on legs, and tail should be checked for
mats.
Health
Problems
Like most giant breeds, they are
prone to hip and elbow dysplasia, and other skeletal
diseases/disorders. They frequently suffer from
eyelid defects and bone diseases. Other diseases
known to plague the Leonbergers are Eosinophilic
Panosteitis ('Pano'), Addison's Disease (hormonal
disorder of the adrenal glands), Entropion and Ectropion
Eyes, Hypothyroidism, Bloat (gastric dilation),
Osteosarcoma (bone cancer), neuropathic disorders
and OCD. Some dogs of this species develop behavioral
problems.
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Life Expectancy
The median lifespan for a Leonberger
is 7 years which is about 4 yrs less than the average
purebred dog, but similar to other breeds of their
size. However, a life span of 8-10 years is not
unheard of.
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