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Forum: Training The Fila

Training techniques, tips and tricks

  1. Anyone here hunt with or use there fila for catch purposes?

    Just curious how many people actually work this dog? how well do they take to it?

    Posted By allsierra123
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    01-29-2012 03:00 AM Go to last post
  2. question about "bezerk" mode ....

    we have 3 dogs, one of which is young fila male (now 11 months)...got a question about behavior when a stranger approaches home or automobile. if...

    Posted By fj45lvr
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    01-25-2012 10:40 PM Go to last post
  3. Sleeping through the night

    Hello all... this is my first Fila and I need some advice as I need some sleep! KC is now 5 and a half months old and I can tell she has improved...

    Posted By shayspup
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    01-25-2012 02:14 PM Go to last post
  4. An issue. With the pup.

    She is starting to growl at my two kids. They were watching tv on a beanbag my son tried to push her over she gave a nasty growl to him. Not really...

    Posted By allsierra123
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    01-22-2012 03:57 AM Go to last post
  5. looking for recommendation

    I sell trees every year and normally take my family dogs along but this is first year with filas and I am wondering what I should do...I have 2 filas...

    Posted By fj45lvr
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    11-23-2011 02:21 AM Go to last post
  6. Jumping the fence!!!

    So yeah, did anyone here know that a fila has the capability to jump a nearly 6 ft high fence? well its not a fence, its a wall. I own a bakery, so...

    Posted By bigd1622
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    11-05-2011 11:37 AM Go to last post
  7. how does your fila like/react to crowds??

    curious how people's dogs react to groups of people. If mine sees a large group she does not want to go there at all. I have been exposing her...

    Posted By fj45lvr
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    10-27-2011 10:39 AM Go to last post
  8. New Puppy coming home!

    Hi all, im new tot his forum and new to the fila breed, i have read everything about filas and i mean like 4 hours a day i think i am obsessed. Well,...

    Posted By bigd1622
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    10-26-2011 11:48 PM Go to last post
  9. Bella Will NOT walk on a LEASH!!!

    So we try to get her exercise on, and when we get to the door, she is like OH NO!!! she will lay down, stop walking or just stop mid walk if I get...

    Posted By Sammy
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    07-26-2011 04:04 PM Go to last post
  10. recommendation on socialization

    I did get a male 4.5 month old that seems to have much more traditional temperament than the female I have. I have taken him to the small country...

    Posted By fj45lvr
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    07-19-2011 08:16 AM Go to last post
  11. Just got two adult filas

    Ok, Im not new to filas... But ive never took in an adult untill now..well two adults... How would i go about earning there trust without stressing...

    Posted By FilaAngel
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    06-28-2011 03:17 PM Go to last post
  12. "come" command

    I guess I should do a google search but wanted to ask here what method people use to teach dog to "come" on command....I need to do some training...

    Posted By fj45lvr
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    04-21-2011 06:35 PM Go to last post
  13. Abusive Fila

    Every once in a while, maybe twice a month(lasting 2 to 3 days), Cane becomes very demanding. Example: In the mornings after he has been fed and...

    Posted By angelbears
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    04-17-2011 09:49 PM Go to last post
  14. Housebreaking an Outdoor Dog...

    This should be good. I've been on top of the other areas of training but I'm still having trouble with housebreaking. Here's why. The dog is kept...

    Posted By esotericvision
    barking, fila, housebreaking, outdoor
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    04-02-2011 01:55 AM Go to last post
  15. Smile Leerburg's Dog Training eBooks

    Hey Everyone! I haven't seen any helpful training tips yet so I thought I would contribute this website I found recently. This guy works a lot...

    Posted By a_cowgirl
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    03-16-2011 04:07 PM Go to last post
  16. Struggles on a leash...

    Our little pup really does well most of the time but on occasion he will start pulling against the leash. I try not to put him in this situation but...

    Posted By esotericvision
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    02-07-2011 12:02 PM Go to last post
  17. Dominance and a hard temperment in a pup...

    Hey, I'm hoping for advice on training a fila. We are very new at this. My fiance and I are very happy with this dog but do realize that the dog...

    Posted By esotericvision
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    02-02-2011 07:49 PM Go to last post
  18. Exclamation Getting Another... Advice Needed

    I've had my wonderful female Fila, Baloo, for almost two years now. I'm seriously considering getting her a playmate. A dog who can really keep up...

    Posted By Bhalukabear
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    fila, housebroken, puppy
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    01-24-2011 06:18 AM Go to last post
  19. Working Dog Expo and Cafib Show

    Time is almost here everyone!! We are so excited to meet everyone and see their dogs in person. Come one, come all, Fila owner or not. There is...

    Posted By Sombra Filas
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    08-16-2010 08:06 PM Go to last post

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