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| cocker spaniel | 7/4/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a three month old cocker. I live in a spacious apartment. I have enclosed a balcony for him ...
A: First of all, to "correct" him you have to catch him in the act or he has no idea why you're doing ...
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| My dog is occasionally vicious | 7/3/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have had our cocker spaniel for 6 years now, and every now and again at completely random times; ...
A: I need to know exactly what he's doing when you pet him and he snaps. Is it when he's eating? ...
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| Out of the blue limping | 7/1/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: This past Sunday afternoon, after a nap my cocker Lady got up to walk around and was limping on one ...
A: Was it a front leg or a back leg? How badly was she limping? Is she a very active dog? I know you ...
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| agression in the house towards visitors | 6/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We got our Shasta(male) when he was 3 month old,he is now 13months old,he has been since the ...
A: You need to get a grip on this immediately. What I'd do is make him sit and not allow him to ...
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| Cocker spaniel anxious chewing. | 6/29/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have the most perfect male golden cocker 18 mths old (Alfie). The only problem is he chews the ...
A: Okay, it seems pretty clear this is a temper tantrum. You have a few options here. 1. Put slide ...
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| Cocker spaniel anxious chewing. | 6/28/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have the most perfect male golden cocker 18 mths old (Alfie). The only problem is he chews the ...
A: Have you tried confining him to the kitchen when you leave? Or to the "hall with access to ...
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| frequent urination | 6/24/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 14 week old female cocker spaniel puppy. She has been to the vet for routine checks and ...
A: I strongly suspect a UTI. So very common in puppies. If you can catch a first morning urine sample ...
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| Grooming question | 6/23/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: What do I do? Do I need to take her to the vet? It seems to be very tender and she keeps licking
A: It's probably just irritated from too-hot clippers. What I'd use is some aloe vera gel (not juice) ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Skin Problems | 6/18/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My Cocker Spaniel,Nemo is 5 and a half yrs old and is having skin problems.and By this i mean that ...
A: Hot and humid isn't ideal for cockers so try and keep him inside as much as possible. Can you get ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Skin Problems | 6/17/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My Cocker Spaniel,Nemo is 5 and a half yrs old and is having skin problems.and By this i mean that ...
A: I have some questions, Jonathan. Is that all your vet did? If so, you need a new vet. He should ...
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| fatty lump | 6/16/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: The vet said it is probably a fatty lump which they could aspirate but just to leave it for now. I ...
A: Well, I'm totally relieved :) Now there's a lesson - don't send husbands and expect to get an ...
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| fatty lump | 6/16/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: The vet said it is probably a fatty lump which they could aspirate but just to leave it for now. I ...
A: First of all your vet shouldn't drop scary words to a client and then "not elaborate". So I'd ...
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| fatty lump | 6/15/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: The vet said it is probably a fatty lump which they could aspirate but just to leave it for now. I ...
A: Your vet is probably right and it's a fatty Lipoma. However they can get large enough to be a ...
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| cocker w/skin growths- | 6/13/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Chazz started having little skin tags, then they started to look a little like bumpy warts and are ...
A: Purina is a really inferior food. I strongly suggest changing to a premium food. If you go to ...
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| Hard growths | 6/13/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My 10 yr. old female has hard growths that have now enveloped both hips and right side is also on ...
A: When you say "hard growths" - can you describe this a bit more specifically. Can you "move" them? ...
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| Sprocker Child Agression | 6/13/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I hope you can help me! I have an 18 month Sprocker called Alfie, who is great fun and full of ...
A: I now have a far better picture of what's going on. What I'd like you to do is email your above ...
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| Sprocker Child Agression | 6/12/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I hope you can help me! I have an 18 month Sprocker called Alfie, who is great fun and full of ...
A: When you're not at home I'd suggest confining Alfie to the kitchen. That will solve the sofa ...
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| hungry cocker | 6/8/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I feed my 3 year old Cocker Spaniel 3/4 cups of all natural (no wheat,corn fillers, by way ...
A: Diamond isn't a good food. I know it says "natural" but that means absolutely nothing. He's acting ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Pup/3 months | 6/7/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cocker spaniel started limping yesterday for no apparent reason. She does not express any pain ...
A: At her age she may well have just taken a tumble and hurt herself. So don't panic :) and try to keep ...
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| 7 yr old Cocker | 6/6/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7 1/2 year old Silver Cocker. I just noticed that the past few days shes having problems ...
A: At this age she could be starting with arthritis. Are you giving any glucosamine (Cosequin)? ...
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| cocker w/skin growths- | 6/6/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Chazz started having little skin tags, then they started to look a little like bumpy warts and are ...
A: He has Papilloma virus warts and the smell is "yeast". Go buy some Nizoral shampoo (most drugstores ...
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| cocker spaniel strange starring | 6/2/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: my 30 month old cocker has recently become fixated with 2 spots in the garden. he continually stares ...
A: He knows there's "something" there and doesn't know what to do about it :) I'm hesitant advise ...
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| cocker spaniel strange starring | 6/1/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: my 30 month old cocker has recently become fixated with 2 spots in the garden. he continually stares ...
A: When you say "continually" - how long at any one time does he do this? I will say dogs sometimes do ...
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| First signs of agression | 5/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Our 2 year old male English Cocker Spaniel has showed signs of aggression in varying ways since we ...
A: Get him neutered asap. And, as I said, he doesn't EVER get off leash unless it's a totally safe ...
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| First signs of agression | 5/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Our 2 year old male English Cocker Spaniel has showed signs of aggression in varying ways since we ...
A: Yes, I think neutering will help. And do NOT ever let this dog off leash until this is under ...
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| Re: my dog charlie - he seems bored 4/22/2009 | 5/30/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Re: My dog Charlie - he seems bored 4/22/2009 Charlie has completed dog training classes! He has ...
A: Can you put Charlie's crate somewhere that's a little more soundproof? Your husband is right - ...
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| Re: my dog charlie - he seems bored 4/22/2009 | 5/28/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Re: My dog Charlie - he seems bored 4/22/2009 Charlie has completed dog training classes! He has ...
A: Good for you for taking him to classes! But "frequent walks" aren't spoiling him. He needs a good ...
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| pushing | 5/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Our 2 yr old rescue has the habit of when we place his bowl down he pushes it around the floor, ...
A: No, I don't have to :) You're using inferior Supermarket food..it's crap. Try some Innova Evo - ...
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| Water bottle fix! | 5/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores, I contacted you last week about our Cocker biting our legs when we walked.The spray bottle ...
A: I personally adore men who just "hush up and do what I say". :) Now..the "command" is important. ...
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| Water bottle fix! | 5/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores, I contacted you last week about our Cocker biting our legs when we walked.The spray bottle ...
A: Talk to me about the housebreaking problem. When - where - how often and how are you teaching him? ...
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| Water bottle fix! | 5/27/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores, I contacted you last week about our Cocker biting our legs when we walked.The spray bottle ...
A: It usually only takes a few sprays..then they back off if they even see you pick up the bottle. ...
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| behaviour problem with cocker | 5/26/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 mos old male, neutered cocker. We got him at 6 mos old. He is afraid of all new people ...
A: You have your answer :) Have him on leash. Ask guests to totally ignore him - no chat - no eye ...
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| progressively aggressive | 5/26/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: A small group walk together with our mix of dogs. One has a cocker. 2 and half years, male, ...
A: Your friend needs a trainer...badly. This is escalating and has to be stopped. Diversion is not ...
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| behaviour problem with cocker | 5/21/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 mos old male, neutered cocker. We got him at 6 mos old. He is afraid of all new people ...
A: Okay. I want you to stop pulling him along and instead command him to "Sit". No other chat and be ...
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| behaviour problem with cocker | 5/21/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 10 mos old male, neutered cocker. We got him at 6 mos old. He is afraid of all new people ...
A: Okay, you got him at 6 months...where was he all that time? Can this be solved? Absolutely yes. ...
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| Agressive Cocker Puppy | 5/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have a four month old Cocker puppy.He constantly bites (hard) and attacks our legs when we walk ...
A: All good ! And the walks need to add up to at least an hour a day. That's minimum. It's not really ...
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| Agressive Cocker Puppy | 5/20/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have a four month old Cocker puppy.He constantly bites (hard) and attacks our legs when we walk ...
A: First of all, never yell. It just puts more "excitement" in the room and it's ineffective. The ...
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| 3 month old Cocker | 5/18/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I just got a 3 month old Tri-colored Cocker pup. I already have 2 Springer Spaniels ages 10 & 3 ...
A: You can't leave her in a crate for 8 hours. This isn't good on any level and can cause behavioral ...
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| 3 month old Cocker | 5/18/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I just got a 3 month old Tri-colored Cocker pup. I already have 2 Springer Spaniels ages 10 & 3 ...
A: At 3 months you can housebreak in a week or two IF you get all over it and make it a top priority. ...
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| cocker nutrition | 5/18/2009 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 9 month old cocker and an 11 month old golden retriever. I have been reading your answers ...
A: At their ages they don't need glucosamine. Usually you'd start that around age 3 or 4. I have no ...
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