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Expertise
I am happy to answer BREED SPECIFIC behavioral questions. Please DO NOT ask general training or medical questions!

Experience
I currently have one beagle, a male age 2 1/2 , an 11 yr. old whippet mix and a 5 year old min. poodle. I had to let go of two of my beagles, one 2 years ago to cancer but at the ripe old age of 15 and another one just a few months ago from mutiple medical issues also at 15. I have done rescue work on and off for years as well as fund-raising for the local animal shelter. I worked for a dog magazine in the past (Southern California Dog Magazine). Being a psychotherapist has encouraged me to do in depth studying of animal behavior as well. I have worked with many people to help curb undesirable behaviors in their dogs (or them!) or to form good behaviors. My life is devoted to and surrounded by my dogs........

Organizations
HSUS, PETA, SPCA

Publications
Dog Fancy

Education/Credentials
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in the state of CA and am also credentialed as a Certified Addiction Treatment Specialist

Awards and Honors
Honored by the Agoura Animal Shelter for my volunteer work.

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Beagles - My Beagle

Expert: Have4Paws - 10/21/2009

Question
My Beagle Sunshine is about 6 years old. I adopted her. She just started tinkling on the bed. Luckily she does it when I'm in the room. Is she mad at me? I don't understand this behavior out of the blue.
thanks for any help!

Answer
Hi thank you for writing to me. Dogs dont have a sophisticated enough brain to be "mad". It is either a slip in her housetraining or she is showing dominance, in other words marking her spot. Are there other dogs in the house? Is there someone else you share the bed with? How long have you had her and who housetrained her and at what age.Write me back and let know these answers and then I can comment more on this situation.

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