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| fearful 20 month male (n) | 7/8/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I was asked to ask a new question. But in answer: What I mean by aggression is growling, snarling, ...
A: No, it's not getting over-complicated :)...it just takes a bit of experimenting and sorting out. ...
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| fearful 20 month male (n) | 7/8/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: He was kept in a kennel with litter mates til 1 yr old, so badly undersocialised. Now copes well ...
A: First I'd like to know exactly what you mean by aggression? I'd strongly advise never letting him ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Abnormal Behavior | 7/7/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel (Casey) About 2 months ago he started doing something that we ...
A: Well if you're sure it's not that...do a bit of training and let him know it's not a welcome ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Abnormal Behavior | 7/7/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have a 5 year old Cocker Spaniel (Casey) About 2 months ago he started doing something that we ...
A: Hmmm...interesting. No, he's not insane :) I'm wondering if Casey knows something you don't...as ...
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| My Cocker and Wild Animals | 7/3/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have 2 wonderful Cockers MollyMay McButter or just Molls is a 3 year old Female(fixed), she is my ...
A: Oh my! Yes, tough as Molly might be she's going to get into serious trouble soon. Of course, the ...
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| Is my cocker spaniel pregnant? | 7/2/2008 | KATHY |
Q: I am so confused, I've went to thousands of sites, and of course have gotten thousands of answers. ...
A: Stephanie Hi, sorry im a little confused as I answered you a question yesterday, what I need to know ...
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| toilet training | 7/1/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: she is around 6 months old and is great with everything else but i have tried lots off stuff to stop ...
A: I think the problem is you're "putting" her out and not taking her out. If you back up and start ...
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| Is my cocker spaniel pregnant? | 7/1/2008 | KATHY |
Q: I am so confused, I've went to thousands of sites, and of course have gotten thousands of answers. ...
A: firstly you have a problem whatever the outcome is, please dont ever presume just because you havent ...
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| puppy goes crazy at night | 6/29/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 4 month old pup called Billy, he is a Cavalier cross Beagle. He is home alone for 8 hours a ...
A: A good long run in the morning would also help. As for the "biting" - he's just a puppy and is ...
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| fearful 20 month male (n) | 6/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: He was kept in a kennel with litter mates til 1 yr old, so badly undersocialised. Now copes well ...
A: Okay..it sounds like you've done a great job with him. For now, I wouldn't let him off leash..but ...
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| fearful 20 month male (n) | 6/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: He was kept in a kennel with litter mates til 1 yr old, so badly undersocialised. Now copes well ...
A: It seems as if he's improved a lot on some levels (traffic-people-children) and now is fearful of ...
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| puppy losing hair | 6/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7 month old parti cocker spaniel pup named Murphy. He was just neutered 2 weeks ago & is ...
A: He definitely needs a vet visit but as long as there's no swelling, ithing, discharge I wouldn't ...
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| Cocker pup aggressive play | 6/26/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: i just adopted a 20 week old cocker as i wanted a companion for my 2 year old schnauzer. Since she ...
A: How very smart you are to address this "now" when it's easy. She's not being anything other than a ...
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| Growling Cocker | 6/26/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: We have 2 cocker spaniels and are having a problem with one of them growling. Karl is a 6 year old ...
A: Well, you did the right thing about the bed episodes "for the moment" and that can be handled with ...
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| Vet told me to put down my Cocker Spaniel due to its behavour | 6/23/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Today I visited a celebrity vet here in Australia on a big Pet day held at the local pet shop. My ...
A: I'm so glad you're going to begin training again. A good trainer will take the approach that "every ...
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| Cocker Spaniel with rash | 6/22/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I need advise on how to handle my cocker spaniel's rash problems. I am tried of professions saying ...
A: I know just how frustrated you are. I have some questions. First - has anyone tested his thyroid? ...
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| Vet told me to put down my Cocker Spaniel due to its behavour | 6/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Today I visited a celebrity vet here in Australia on a big Pet day held at the local pet shop. My ...
A: Can this be handled? Absolutely yes. But it's going to take an excellent trainer and a lot of work ...
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| when should my wee girl go into heat for the 1st time????? | 6/19/2008 | KATHY |
Q: I have a 10 month old blue roan cocker bitch and was looking to know when she would be likely to go ...
A: Ooooh congratulations on your baby girl I have Blue Roan aswell I just love the colouring. Well it ...
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| my dog hasn't gained weight... | 6/15/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: i have a female cocker spaniel, she's a bit over a year old, i rescued her from the street on june ...
A: You don't say what her weight is but at a year it should be in the 24-25 lb. range unless she's a ...
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| cocker fearful of children | 6/11/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I wonder whether you can help. Our cocker spaniel is 16 months old and has begun in the last 2 ...
A: First of all, don't worry about dog & baby - she's obviously fine with family members and will have ...
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| 8mth old working cocker | 6/10/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: How much should Scooby weigh at 8 months? He was wormed on 10th May when will he be due to be ...
A: It's impossible to give you an exact weight since I don't know how big a boy he is but you shouldn't ...
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| 7 month old shedding hair | 6/10/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7 month old healthy male cocker. We live in southern france where the climate is fairly ...
A: Find out what's available there. I know in the UK there's a food called James WellBeloved that ...
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| 7 month old shedding hair | 6/9/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 7 month old healthy male cocker. We live in southern france where the climate is fairly ...
A: Iams almost guarantees problems. Its crap. I'm assuming you're feeding kibble exclusively. Stop ...
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| house training | 6/9/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: .. I have a one year old female cocker spaniel i got her when she was about 5 months and the person ...
A: You have to take her out - choose a command - and watch her. When she's about to go - give the ...
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| eyes | 6/9/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I "dog-sit" an 8 month old English cocker spaniel. I wonder why his eyes are bloodshot. Is this ...
A: No, it's not normal and the owners should take him to a vet opthalmologist. Have you asked them ...
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| cockerspaniel rash | 6/8/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cockerspaniel is about 9-10 months old. I bath him like every week with a flea shampoo i bought ...
A: Hold on. You never "combine" different flea products. What "dropper medicine" are you talking ...
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| cockerspaniel rash | 6/6/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cockerspaniel is about 9-10 months old. I bath him like every week with a flea shampoo i bought ...
A: What do you mean they "dipped" him? And Hartz flea collars are dangerous. Take that off ...
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| Enlarged Vulva | 6/5/2008 | KATHY |
Q: I have a female dog which is a mix breed from English Dam- Cocker Spaniel & Sire-Samoyed. She is now ...
A: this is actually beyond my expertise but im going to give you some very good advice, firstly your ...
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| cockerspaniel rash | 6/2/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: My cockerspaniel is about 9-10 months old. I bath him like every week with a flea shampoo i bought ...
A: Kibbles & bits is total crap. There's just no other way to put it. Stop buying cheap food and ...
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| holly | 5/30/2008 | KATHY |
Q: everythink my 7 month old cocker chews she eats from a whole sock to a shoe.after an hours running ...
A: Oooops you have a norty likle puppy, No im just kidding you havent youve got a completely normal 7 ...
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| Training help? | 5/29/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I'm not sure if this is an area that you can help with but thought I would give it a shot. I have 2 ...
A: Well, you've sure let this go on for years :) Yes, you can stop it with one of a few simple ...
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| 8 year old female cocker | 5/29/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: was teased by child 6 years ago.Now very aggressive to kids.Will this ever get better?
A: I don't know what you mean by "teased" by a child. And I need to know what you mean by ...
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| 2 puppies from the same litter | 5/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I am due to collect 2 ten week old Cocker Spaniel bitches from the same litter in 2 days time. Since ...
A: There's no reason at all not to get siblings. I find it mysterious that someone thinks that. ...
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| Leg problem | 5/27/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I recently got a 10 week old cocker spaniel. When we got him home, we noticed that he is favoring ...
A: No, it's definitely not normal. Where did you get him? Yes you should be concerned and I'd take ...
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| is a cocker right for us? | 5/26/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: We are a family looking into the cocker spaniel breed for a pet for our family. We have a 6 year ...
A: Isn't it just fun to be having a peaceful bath with a 2 year old chatting and a dog with his nose ...
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| is a cocker right for us? | 5/25/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: We are a family looking into the cocker spaniel breed for a pet for our family. We have a 6 year ...
A: It's such a pleasure to have someone seriously consider what breed is best for their home- what ...
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| what not to feed my cocker spaniel | 5/22/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I will be getting a 7 month male cocker spaniel and I heard differant stories on what not to feed ...
A: How great that you know a good diet is essential. Where are you getting the dog from? Get some of ...
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| 3 year old cocker still poops in the house | 5/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores. I am hoping you can help me solve my cocker's housebreaking issue before I strongly ...
A: Well, you haven't done any training at all and I don't wonder why he's not housebroken. He's ...
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| 3 year old cocker still poops in the house | 5/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: Delores. I am hoping you can help me solve my cocker's housebreaking issue before I strongly ...
A: I need more information. Is he urinating or pooping at night? Does he have accidents during the ...
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| rough play with sister | 5/21/2008 | Delores Beck |
Q: I have a 9 1/2 week old puppy; my parents have his sister. We purchased them at the same time ...
A: Yes, it's pretty normal for them to play rough. You do have to supervise playtime though because ...
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