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| Dog Behavior | 11/25/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a male Jack Russell Terrier who is very nervous around my roommate. He barks and sometimes ...
A: I doubt that he's "confused." Dogs normally tolerate very well the fact that some people like them ...
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| My Maltese | 11/25/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: Good day, Dr.Connor I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message. my family and ...
A: The GSD is a dog for an EXPERIENCED DOG OWNER. This breed has inherited fear issues and, because of ...
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| Over protective Shih-Poo can be aggressive | 11/25/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a 2year old male Shih-Poo, he is very friendly and affectionate but also extremly over ...
A: (These first three articles should be implemented on both dogs) ...
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| Sheltie chase bus then redirects aggression! | 11/25/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: And I am getting sooooo fed up First a little back ground on Ruckus. He has has issues his whole ...
A: DO NOT PUT THIS DOG TO SLEEP! I can't imagine ANY certified behaviorist suggesting that! Your dog ...
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| Shih Tzu Shadow Chaser | 11/25/2009 | Jody Hillas |
Q: I have two shih tzu's, but the one that has a shadow issue is about 4 years old. He has some OCD, ...
A: Stefanie, You will need to get your dog into an obedience class ASAP (actually, it would benefit ...
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| Sheltie chase bus then redirects aggression! | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: And I am getting sooooo fed up First a little back ground on Ruckus. He has has issues his whole ...
A: Every living species has the possibility of suffering congenital, physiological or environmentally ...
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| My Maltese | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: Good day, Dr.Connor I would like to thank you for taking the time to read my message. my family and ...
A: NO SHOCK COLLAR and NO ELECTRIC FENCE. Your dog is responding to his recently elicited prey drive: ...
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| OCD over Tennis Balls | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have an almost 2 year old Black Lab. He's a really good dog and is really smart. He knows sit and ...
A: Remove the tennis balls. These objects have become lodged in the throat of MANY DOGS, causing ...
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| Dog behaving strange | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My Siberian Husky who is 3 1/2 years old is all of a sudden frighten of people coming over to the ...
A: It sounds as if the dog was frightened by a visitor; this could have been a totally unintended ...
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| Dog fighting same household | 11/24/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have two puppies - both bitches and their fighting is increasing. Westie is now 8 months old and ...
A: If it's the "chews" that are causing the problem, why not keep the dogs separated while they are ...
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| hyper dog | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I got my shih tzu about a year ago. She is right now 1 year and 3 months old. From the beginning and ...
A: The Shih tzu can be a difficult dog to house train; I have no idea where you obtained this dog but ...
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| how do I help my dog whos scared of everything? | 11/24/2009 | Jody Hillas |
Q: As a puppy he was very sociable and loved everyone. However when we got him fixed he had to stay ...
A: How very sad for your Pom-Chi. It must break your heart to see him so scared. I'm glad to hear you ...
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| Need a little help for my dog | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I need a little advice for helping my puppy. My 1 year old Jack Russell terrier/Corgi mix Miley is a ...
A: I believe I've answered this question in a thorough manner and have already directed you as to how ...
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| aggression in a wolf shepherd mix | 11/24/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have a five year old wolf shepherd mix. Within the past year he has started showing signs of ...
A: The wolf dog hybrid is a dangerous animal. This is not a domestic dog and it is not a wolf, thereby ...
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| min. Schnauzer screaming | 11/23/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I was reading a subject on another schnauzer named Jackson who screams when seeing other animals, ...
A: I don't think that "screaming" upon encountering another dog is specific to the Miniature Schnauzer ...
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| Need a little help for my dog | 11/23/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I need a little advice for helping my puppy. My 1 year old Jack Russell terrier/Corgi mix Miley is a ...
A: Your training technique is at fault, but no GUILT about it since you've done the best you can and ...
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| My Dog | 11/23/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: This is weird to me. I've been around dogs my entire life. I've only got two now: a fourteen year ...
A: You need to seriously study your Aussie's behavior: what time of day will she willingly go out; what ...
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| Barking Black Lab | 11/23/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: My Black Lab is 4 years old. We just adopted her in August. She is a very loving, well behaved ...
A: I agree with your opinion of the shock collar. There are some other "last resort" options that are ...
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| occasional separation anxiety?? | 11/23/2009 | Jody Hillas |
Q: You had once answered a question from me about another subject with my dog so well, I wanted your ...
A: Tamara, Thanks for your question. Separation anxiety will typically manifest on a consistent basis ...
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| sleeping alot | 11/23/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: this past week my dog has been sleeping alot.
A: Anytime a dog exhibits behavior that is not "normal" or "typical" for the dog, you should consider ...
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| dog staring at ceiling | 11/23/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have a 5 year old miniature schnauzer. Frequently (6 or 7 times a day), I notice that she stares ...
A: This may be behavioral, resulting from something the dog has seen at one time (a giant moth?), or it ...
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| grudge | 11/22/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I recently left my 4 month old Scottie with her "grandparents" overnight and most of the next day. I ...
A: Taking a dog out of its accustomed environment and placing it into a new one, even with the most ...
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| dog behavior | 11/22/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have four dogs 2 scottish terrier-cockerspaniels a boxer-charpei and a chow-lab they are all ...
A: I can't tell you if your Chow-lab cross is a candidate for service dog training; this requires in ...
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| Food dish being covered | 11/22/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: Our miniature dachshund; 1.5 years old; covers her food bowl when she is fed in her crate (there is ...
A: Feeding the dog in the crate is not necessary. Unless the door to the crate is kept open most of ...
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| GSD Whines | 11/21/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My Female 9 year old German Shepherd disability service dog has started grumbling and whining when ...
A: This behavior DOES NOT REQUIRE any "correction". You need to consult a veterinary orthopedist ASAP. ...
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| shih tzu | 11/21/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My 19 year old shih tzu bobby died 7 weeks ago, I have 2 more but it is my 9 year old Toby I am ...
A: I am NOT a veterinarian, but information commonly available suggests the use of NSAIDs ...
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| Littermates Fighting and a New Addition | 11/20/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: Me and my wife got 2 littermate black lab/ German shepherd cross puppies about 6 years ago, a female ...
A: Your heart may be in the right place but if you bring this Pit bull into your home you will SORELY ...
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| Dachshund suddenly acting funny... | 11/20/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have 2 male un-altered miniature dachshunds that are both a few months over a a year old. One of ...
A: Both your dogs MUST be neutered. An intact male can scent a female in season for FIVE MILES and it ...
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| Dog Behavoir | 11/19/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a 10 mo. old part black lab/part golden retriever. He doesn't pull too much on walks and ...
A: A lot of his behavior is probably natural behavior for an adolescent, obnoxious dog with no manners. ...
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| Aggression | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have two male dogs from the same litter. They are my only dogs. They are almost a year and a half; ...
A: I've answered this question to the best of my ability. I don't care how far the veterinary ...
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| Aggression | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have two male dogs from the same litter. They are my only dogs. They are almost a year and a ...
A: This is a complex situation involving two dogs who share temperament type and are struggling for ...
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| 4 year old beagle and puppy | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: I have a 4 year old female beagle and just got a female beagle puppy . The older dog doesn't seem to ...
A: An older dog will ignore a new dog in order to set boundaries of "rank". The drooling may be an ...
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| Introducing puppies into a dog pack | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My name is Yolanda Jones -I am a pharmacist and my husband is a scientist. We live on a 6 acre small ...
A: DO NOT control this dog by leading him by the nose. Any head collar MUST be used in conjunction ...
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| Introducing puppies into a dog pack | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My name is Yolanda Jones -I am a pharmacist and my husband is a scientist. We live on a 6 acre small ...
A: In this case, I would use plastic basket muzzle, NO CHOKER COLLAR, and leash restraint with harness ...
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| nail clipping | 11/19/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: Our Greyhound is 4 months old and we have had him for a week. We use a crate and house training is ...
A: 4 months is not too young at all; in fact, it's a good idea to start this as young as 8 weeks old. ...
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| english bulldog training | 11/19/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: my bull dog is now 6 months and never goes to the door I still have to take him there watch him non ...
A: Many dogs will NOT give any signal that they need to be taken out. This is a function of ...
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| why does my dog | 11/18/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: hi why does my dog get angry when he is on the leather sofa we have just had him neautred but he ...
A: Answer the following questions, please: 1. What do you mean by "angry" 2. Has this dog had any ...
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| puppy | 11/18/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: I have a 10 week old great dane puppy that I acquired over the weekend. She was brought to Tx from ...
A: How "fast" a puppy comes around or bonds can depend a lot on the puppy's own individual personality ...
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| Puppy house training | 11/18/2009 | Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT |
Q: Our Greyhound is 4 months old and we have had him for a week. We use a crate and house training is ...
A: Steve, If you've only had your dog for one week, I wouldn't be too concerned - housebreaking is a ...
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| Introducing puppies into a dog pack | 11/18/2009 | Jill Connor, Ph.D. |
Q: My name is Yolanda Jones -I am a pharmacist and my husband is a scientist. We live on a 6 acre small ...
A: As you report, Oscar seems not overly excited to me regarding the puppies since he will walk away ...
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