Animals: Today, the canine behaviour course I am studying released a new...

By Anonymous - 12/10/2015 09:11 - United Kingdom

Today, the canine behaviour course I am studying released a new assignment in which I need to film myself teaching a dog a new trick. The only dog I have access to is my sister's neurotic, anxious Chihuahua who bites at any sudden noise. FML

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By bonertoolong - 23/11/2011 08:19 - United States

Today, I tried to teach my dog tricks. Somehow, I thought it would be easier if I physically showed my dog how to roll, so I rolled on the floor in front of my dog. My sister recorded me and posted it on Facebook. Now everyone thinks I'm an idiot and my dog still can't roll. FML

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By Elizabeth Haygood - 13/05/2021 04:01

Today, I had a phone interview for a better position at work. I've been training my puppy recently not to bark. I put on dog-calming videos while she was in the kennel. During the interview, my neighbor's dog started barking and my dog immediately responded back. My boss ended the interview. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/07/2017 07:00 - United States - Coplay

Today, my school brought in therapy dogs to help with stress. I was attacked by one of them. FML

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By Sharon - 10/12/2016 13:51 - United Kingdom - Heckmondwike

Today, my own dog bit me quite severely when I was in the middle of teaching a dog obedience class. Everyone had a good laugh at me and in the past few hours 4 of them have contacted me to let me know they won't be attending future lessons and that they'd like to get their money back. FML

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By Anonymous - 27/08/2021 18:01

Today, it seemed like my new boyfriend worked wonders training my puppy. Now she listens, doesn’t bark and doesn’t chew everything to bits anymore. I was very impressed, until my boyfriend told me beating a dog until it behaves works every time. My dog isn’t trained; she’s too terrified to move. FML

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By woof? - 19/04/2015 17:09 - United States - San Francisco

Today, while studying for an exam, the neighbor's chihuahua started barking outside. After a few seconds, my mom yelled out for me to stop laughing. She honestly thought the barking was my laughter. FML

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By Bug8Frog - 30/07/2013 06:42 - United States - Anchorage

Today, I bought a device that plays a high-pitched sound to teach my dog to quit barking. She's smart enough to learn that as long as she barks loud enough and long enough, she can't hear it. Quite the opposite effect to what I was anticipating. FML

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By This may take awhile - 30/11/2022 05:00 - United States

Today, after a serious argument with my friend about how his dog seems to hate me for no reason, I decided that it's my responsibility to show his dog that I mean no harm. I started off by giving him his favorite treat. He got excited and practically inhaled it… then started barking at me again. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2023 04:00 - United States

Today, I was walking down the street when I saw a cute dog. I reached down to pet it, but it snarled then bit me. As I was walking away, I saw the owner of the dog, who was laughing and filming the whole thing on his shitty cellphone. I hope the video isn't out there on TikTok or whatever. FML

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By Anonymous - 16/08/2024 16:00 - Canada

Today, I was walking my dog when we passed by a group of teenagers. My social anxiety urged me to appear like a cool, confident adult, so I threw a stick for my dog to fetch, expecting him to dash off as usual. Instead, he sat down and stared at me like I was crazy. One of the kids said, “He’s got more sense than you.” My dog barked in agreement. FML

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Monday 12 October 2015 22:47

Go volunteer at an animal shelter! That should work for the assignment, plus you'll be able to give a dog that doesn't get much attention some much needed love! :)

grajax 24

Monday 12 October 2015 22:43

If you went to an animal shelter or something like that I'm sure you could arrange something.

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Liamj774 36

Monday 12 October 2015 23:00

Good luck

kyiomi 18

Monday 12 October 2015 23:00

Go to a local shelter and ask about it. And who knows? You may even adopt!

dannidoll93 24

Monday 12 October 2015 23:02

I'm confused about why you're studying canine behaviour if you don't have a dog of your own..?

kyiomi 18

Monday 12 October 2015 23:03

Most likely to become a professional dog trainer. Probably a college class for it.

DerpingtonHerp 14

Monday 12 October 2015 23:05

Explain to your teacher that the type of dog is a confounding variable on any study you would do with it, and that it by no means represents the majority of American dogs.

KaidensCrow 18

Tuesday 13 October 2015 5:59

I agree... but I think that if it's a college class that might fail the assignment for her... I've personally had quite a few teachers like that

kierbobsled 7

Tuesday 13 October 2015 8:49

Why is she interested in American dogs if OP is from the UK

Jryan952015 7

Monday 12 October 2015 23:25

Teach the dog how not be a chicken $hit

Asinger06 1

Monday 12 October 2015 23:55

I'm sure you could find someone online.

ThrottleJockey 35

Tuesday 13 October 2015 20:51

Plentyofpooches.com?

LennyComa 39

Tuesday 13 October 2015 0:02

As Many have said an Animal Centre is your best bet. Sign up as a volunteer and help out, at least then you will also have experience with many Dog breeds and behaviors when you finish your course.

Ilovelife93 9

Tuesday 13 October 2015 0:13

Im so sorry to hear that OP!!! What I'd do is what everyone else is saying on here!! Go to the local animal shelter and find a well behaved dog to train!!! That would be very fun for both of you!!