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That's true, for the most part, they want to make us happy and please us. But, dogs are pack animals and there is usually a leader of the pack. My point was, YOU have to be that leader at all times, he should never think he has the upper hand. That doesn't mean you have to be a drill sergeant 24/7 or be mean to him, but he has to know he follows your lead all the time. Just like at work, there can't be two bosses. and that's exactly it, just by the inflection of your voice, he should know where he stands. It has nothing to do with being mean, just the understanding that you mean business and expect his attention. Dogs like structure and clear guidelines. Besides wanting to please us, dogs will work their asses off and sometimes die for their leader, if they think it will make their leader happy. Understanding how a dog thinks (which is different than a human) can go a long way in positive training. I've lived with probably 12 -14 dogs in the past, but I spent a ton of time reading and researching how a dog rationalizes things, as I wanted to do everything as correct as possible this go around. It's been such a completely different experience this time, and the progress my little dude is making, by far, exceeds my last pup, at the same age. Hopefully, I won't screw up his head for the adult years . I'm in training class number 5 with my pup, we go to Petsmart, primarily for the socialization experience. At home, he can be a total knucklehead, but when we go into the store for class, he knows we're there to work, it ain't playtime. He puts 100% focus on the tasks that we're doing. It's been pretty amazing to see that transformation and focus at a early age. He also knows that's what I expect from him, and he's always checking to make sure I approve.

Will your basement stairs handle that weight? If it's a standard,basic, wood basement stairway, take warning. Also, do you want some unknown guys from an outside mover knowing what's being moved to the basement? Guys on a moving crew aren't usually high on the food chain. Might give them some ideas for a return visit after the safe is filled.

She probably left it running to keep the A/C on for the kids. This is Texas. Check out the perp, seems he was a Altar Boy and an outstanding citizen (only kidding). ....." Wright has been charged with two counts of Unlawful Restraint and Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle. Court records show he has been arrested more than 20 times on a variety of charges — including unauthorized use of a vehicle, possession of marijuana, evading arrest, assault and theft. "

The knee can work, but it's not usually the first option because it can hurt the dog doing it by the wrong person, plus physical retaliation usually isn't the best teacher.

Are you sure you want them here?

He's still alive... I read it was in the face.... she needs more range time to hone those skills.. From the article: ..."He turned around and looked at me. I reached over the arm rest to get to my glove compartment and that's when I fired at him." She added: "I should have just emptied the whole clip but I didn't. "I hope that woke him up." I bet it woke everyone up, firing off a round INSIDE the car... She missed the most important part, keep squeezing the trigger until the threat is neutralized.

Exercising and burning out some of the energy is always good. Specially before trying to work on training. Regarding jumping, when he does that, quickly turn your back and ignore him, if he runs around to face you to try again, quickly reverse again. Hopefully he'll get the point that jumping gets the cold shoulder and no interaction. Biting was a biggie with my puppy going through the teething stage. What we did when he nipped was to yell "ouch" really loud, then immediately pick up your hands and totally ignore him. (this is basically what his mother would do if he bit to hard when a puppy, she'd yelp and immediately leave) He learned if he nipped, interaction with us came to a skreeching halt. The pulling part, we're still working on that too......

Wow, lots to touch on in your first post. I've been in major training with my puppy, who's just coming up on one year with us. Trying to do the right thing and teach good behaviors over bad ones, and not let any bad ones even get allowed. It's been a completely different experience, and I've had dogs all my life. Regarding treats, I was on the fence about that too, didn't want him to just respond to food, and many times it took a lot longer for him to get what I wanted him to do. In hindsight, using rewards when teaching new cues is the way to go in the beginning, then fade the lure once he learns. I didn't want my guy accustomed to always getting a reward, and just using praise, but that has slowed progression on some areas. One big issue you need to establish, an since you don't know what all he's been through, YOU need to set the tone and be the ALPHA in the family. There can never be a question in the house who's in charge.... NEVER, or the dog will look for any crack in the lining and take advantage. Another thing, every time you call him to you it needs to feel like a positive experience for him, even if he's done something wrong. Calling him and when he comes, then repremanding him for something bad sends mixed messages, and the next time he'll try and guess, if he should come or not listen. Also, everyone in the family has to be consistent in all cues and commands, and all use the same words, hand signals, tone, etc., so the dog can learn to be consistent in his response. If everyone says something different for "sit". "come", "down", etc., it will confuse him.

Well, on the other hand, there is a whole bunch of BS and false statements floating around in different forums and other areas that can definitely confuse the issue. Not everyone hangs on the NJGF 15 hours a day to get the latest updates like a few in this thread. Hell, I'd make a $1000 bet that 75% of the gun owners in NJ don't even know about the new 10 round law, I would also bet that less that 10% have ANY clue on what's needed to make a 15 round legal. Go visit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/NJGuns/ You'll see a whole ton of clueless.

Well, I didn't whish for what we currently have..

Wait.... hmmmmm... I'm thinking.... hold on a second..... just a bit longer..... let's see, there has to be a better way..... Maybe this? Would this work?? It did once before!

Well, that certainly helps!

and then you'll vote multiple times..

Wow, such a rough crowd....

This is true, that's why you see congress on the bottom of the list: The sad part, asshole Americans keep voting these idiots back into office.

Those guys make some interesting stuff. Concealment furniture and decor is a good way to go. Here's a company located in NJ in Hampton, anyone know anything about them? They have a interesting cross section of concealment products. N.J. Concealment Furniture http://www.njconceal.co/

The location plays a big part. Easy access but concealed. My opinion, you need to slow down or stop the Tweakers that break in to do a quick smash and grab. This safe isn't coming out of the wall easily. If someone is really serious about taking your stuff, virtually nothing is going to stop them, short of looking down the barrel of a gun. One thing that bothers me is to see something like this. I remember shopping for my last house and popping open doors for closets in potential houses I was thinking of buying and seeing this: That's a kinda of giveaway to what might be stored in that closet. Anyone breaking into that house knows what's in that safe in a second. I prefer concealment safes, concealment furniture or other innovative ways to hide/store firearms so the wandering Tweaker doesn't know what he's looking at.

All Zeke needs to do is hang a life sized poster of himself over the in-wall safe, then no one will ever go near it.... Oh boy... here it comes....

Crap..... now you tell me....

A couple of quick points, if you decide to get one. 1) Confirm that the location you want to put it was truly framed 16" OC with the studs (so you have 14-1/2 clear between studs). Carpenters sometimes move the studs around when framing, specially if you get close to a corner of a room. 2) Make sure there's no plumbing or electric in that wall cavity. Plumbing is usually easy, cause you know where your wet areas are. Electric can be a challenge, as sometimes wires are run between outlets, and you could have a circuit or pass-thru wire running in that wall cavity. Lastly, it's only 4" deep, so only narrow firearms will fit. Some ammo boxes are too wide to fit in. Also, I have the key only version, not the digital. Having the digital version wasn't important to me. I'm just as quick with a key, and the battery on the key never dies out.

I have one. I have a optic AR and the shotty in there, no problem. I think you could get both optic ARs in there, as there is some air space where the second optic would be.

I couldn't agree more!! I'm flying the flags today in honor!!! As a reminder for us Patriots, here's the history of the Gadsden Flag: .... "Considered one of the first flags of the United States, the flag was later replaced by the current Stars and Stripes (or Old Glory) flag. Since the Revolution, the flag has seen resurgences as a symbol of American patriotism, disagreement with government, or support for civil liberties. " https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gadsden_flag We need a NEW Flag for current history.... any ideas??

They don't need ALPR to know that. That rectangular, electronic thing with a touch screen in your pocket already knows that information.

So was the Virginia tech shooting and the recent Parkland High School shooting in Florida. Still hasn't stopped the gun grabbers from passing "common sense gun laws". Common sense seems to be missing on THEIR side.