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| previously housebroken dog has started pooping inside | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I have a four year old black lab mutt that I have owned since he was 8 weeks old. He was perfectly ...
A: Dogs can sense pregnancy hormones, and changes in routines, and in the general stress level of a ...
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| Dog won't use dog door when we are not home | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Our 2 year old Miniature Schnauzer, Phoebe, is a proud beneficiary of a brand new dog door. We work ...
A: Unfortunately, other than perhaps leaving some poo in the yard to create scent, you really can't do ...
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| walking | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have an 11 week old staffy pup he has had all his injections and things. I have been walking him ...
A: This varies with each pup, but you don't want to walk more than about five minutes for every month ...
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| Peeing on beds | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Cockapoo who has been with us for 4 months now (Rosie). She came to us at 9 ...
A: I think that you are experiencing a "territorial marking" issue, not a house training failure. Here ...
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| my dog is out of control | 11/2/2009 |
Q: my dog is a little Maltese terrier and hes so out of control everytime we leave the house he either ...
A: Your dog sounds very anxious, as though your leaving is very stressful for him. Dogs will often try ...
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| paper training a 7 wk. old puppy | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 month old Chihuahua (Wooda) that is paper trained --kind of--, she thinks if one paw is ...
A: I think you may have made a grave error. First of all, your Chihuahua should not be living in close ...
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| Dog training | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 year old Alsatian and a one year old Dalmatian. My dogs have gotten into a habit of ...
A: You can teach them a "stay" and a good recall. For the recall, I like the method Leslie Nelson ...
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| Becoming a qualified dog trainer | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I am 17 years old and i am currently at college studying chemistry, physics and biology. I used to ...
A: If you want to pursue training, some of the online courses are ok, but nothing takes the place of ...
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| Fear of doors? | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My family rescued a 4 to 5 year old West Highland Ranch terrier named Bella. Bella seems to have ...
A: Bella may not have been socialized to anyone with a disability when she was a puppy, so avoids this ...
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| Shih-poo housebreaking | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I asked this question on the general Dogs board but I probably should have posted it here under ...
A: Here is how I house train a dog: I allow the dog no freedom in the house unless I am watching it. If ...
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| puppy seperation | 10/2/2009 |
Q: We just add a Tibetan Spaniel 5.5 months to our family, he was neutered almost 2 weeks ago prior to ...
A: Grab a copy of Patricia McConnell's booklet "I'll be Home Soon" - there are lots of excellent tips ...
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| Cavalier king Charles Peeing Problem | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 2 year old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from a family who never ...
A: Unfortunately, you have to house train her as you would a young puppy, right from the get go so that ...
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| Needs help getting my puppy to pee outside | 9/29/2009 |
Q: Hey there i have a 6 week old puppy and she is peeing and poopin in my house i brings her out often ...
A: Do NOT tap the puppy on the nose. Here's a cheat sheet on nipping that I give my students: PUPPY ...
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| Australian shepherd | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am waiting on a friend also a breeder of Aussie to have a litter ready for me to choose from. I am ...
A: Your dog does not have to wait until it's six months old to start obedience training. In fact, if ...
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| peeing | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My partner and I recently adopted a rot/husky/boxer mix. We feel he is a perfect match, especially ...
A: For one thing, stop scolding!!! A dog that has "submissive urination" or "excitable urination" gets ...
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| lhasa apso, biting behavior | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We adopted a lhasa apso from the pound about eight months ago. He is a very sweet and loving dog but ...
A: If you can't control the chaos, you will not be able to control the dog - they feed off of the ...
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| my dog keeps crying n howling | 9/17/2009 |
Q: hi i have a staffordshire bull terrier he is now 18 months old and has always slept in a kennel ...
A: I have no idea why, but any time a dog exhibits a sudden change in behavior, you should get a vet to ...
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| Adopting 10 mo. old intact male black lab | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My husband's sister recently left her husband from an abusive relationship. Apparently, she ...
A: First things first. It may be best to have the dog neutered before you introduce him to your ...
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| Litter box training | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 11 week old puppy. She ( Layla )is half shi tzu half mini-dachshund. She only weighs 1.5 ...
A: I think that may be a good idea. She is being given too much freedom too soon at night. She is ...
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| soft coated wheaton terrior adult | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I have a wheaton terrior he is one year old and he is still peeing in the house and on people. I ...
A: If he is still urinating in the home, and he is neutered, you should probably go back to "house ...
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| Chiwennie pooping on floor | 9/11/2009 |
Q: We adopted a chihuahua, terrier, dachshund mix when he was 8 weeks old. He has been a dream since ...
A: First of all, you should not be punishing the dog, you should be training him. Punishment adds to ...
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| My dog(s) poop and pee in the house and are sometimes destructive when I am gone | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I have 6 dogs total; one of which is a full blooded Weimaraner, 3 are puppies of the Weimar that are ...
A: You may not like my answer, but I think you have way too many untrained dogs, and are expecting too ...
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| jumping at windows | 8/6/2009 |
Q: i have a 2 1/2 year old male boxer who when he sees from the window a person or dogs walking past ...
A: First, I'd place a barrier over the windows to minimize his view. Next, train him to "leave it" and ...
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| my yorkie hates toddlers | 8/5/2009 |
Q: My male Yorkie, Killer, is 1.5 yrs and not neutered. He has been with us his whole life and never ...
A: There's nothing you can do to *guarantee* that children will be safe with this dog. First, I would ...
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| crate training | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 years old Shih Tzu mix rescued from a puppy mill where she was left in a crate to breed. ...
A: Chances are that she was kept in a wire crate as a breeder, so you might want to consider leaving ...
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| my chiweenie | 7/31/2009 |
Q: My husband and I both work during the day and my chiweenie is left home alone. She is house trained ...
A: Whether your dog is ok being left alone is not solely a question of his breed, but also his ...
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| Evaluating shy/aggressive behavior | 7/28/2009 |
Q: I'd like your help evaluating the training needs of a purebred female "young adult" Norwegian ...
A: I think that's a wise choice. If you intend to purchase from a breeder, I know a great one in ...
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| Housetraining a puupy | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Although its not my first dog, its been a while since I last trained a dog, who ended up a lovely, ...
A: If you don't want to use a crate excessively, you can tether the pup to your belt or use a waist ...
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| Evaluating shy/aggressive behavior | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I'd like your help evaluating the training needs of a purebred female "young adult" Norwegian ...
A: The optimal socialization period for dogs is between age 8-12 weeks! If you have not yet adopted ...
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| DOG WETTING IN THE HOUSE | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I HAVE A STAFFORDSHIRE BULL TERRIER (MALE) HE IS 17 MONTHS OLD. HE HAS FULL ACCESS TO ALL OF THE ...
A: You need to go back to house training 101, and stop allowing him full access to the house until he ...
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| Puppy Yelping | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Cocker Spaniel/King Charles Cavalier mix. She is the sweetest dog except when ...
A: Meeting the dog's mother is not the only criterion for determining who is and is not a responsible ...
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| Puppy Yelping | 7/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Cocker Spaniel/King Charles Cavalier mix. She is the sweetest dog except when ...
A: Cockers are world class screamers sometimes, so this pup's genetics are probably at work a bit, but ...
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| apprehensive basenji | 7/2/2009 |
Q: Good day, Anne. My wife and I adopted an 8 year old female basenji back in April. Her name is Gypsy ...
A: Sometimes, it isn't that a dog has been abused by anyone. It could just be that she didn't receive ...
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| Puggle Separation Anxiety | 7/1/2009 |
Q: My puggle is 10 months old, and has a serious case of seperation anxiety. When I leave the house, I ...
A: Unfortunately, your story is not uncommon among people who make the mistake of buying puppies from ...
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| training?? | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old american bull dog mix that weights almost a hundred pounds. Which I walk about ...
A: Dogs jump up to get attention, or to greet (that's because dogs sniff one another's faces when they ...
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| Neutered Male mounting spayed female | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I saw this question was previously addressed but, my situation is a little different. I recently ...
A: I suspect that if your female really didn't want him to do it, she might be more forceful in her ...
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| Aggresively defends her crate | 6/24/2009 |
Q: I have a West Highland White Terrier and we trained her to know that her crate is her home and it's ...
A: This sounds like resource guarding behavior. One thing you can do is read Jean Donaldson's book ...
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| Aggressive Puppy Play | 6/22/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a beautiful German Shepherd from a breeder. The puppy is 9 weeks old. We ...
A: This sounds like normal activity to me. However, your puppy should also be playing with other dogs ...
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| Puppy Biting | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old male chow. He is mixed with something I am unaware of though I suspect it to be ...
A: Without personally evaluating the dog, I don't know if it's fixable, but I can tell you that the way ...
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| Dog barking while I am gone | 5/20/2009 |
Q: My dog is about 9-10 months old. We adopted him about a month ago, he was a stray. Not sure if he ...
A: This is not full blown separation anxiety, as that usually involves dogs being quite destructive to ...
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| dog barking | 5/18/2009 |
Q: all my attention he starts barking uncontrollable , and he is constantly chomping with his teeth and ...
A: My suggestion is to take him to training classes - dogs don't just come because you say "Come". ...
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| recall at the beach | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I have 2 border collies,male5yo,female3yo.Both have very reliable recall,stay,down,etc.We take them ...
A: Teach them an emergency recall using a real whistle. I use the Acme Thunder, which seems to be loud ...
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| nervous dog - urinating | 5/9/2009 |
Q: I have what I call a weeney dog - female and 8 years old. I have had the dog going on 5 months. ...
A: Why "correct" her when you can "instruct" her? Try marker, or clicker, training to teach her how ...
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| New dog moved in with ours | 5/5/2009 |
Q: we have a 10month old staffy x pitbull male dog, who is quite a playful and excited dog 24/7, and ...
A: You might not be able to - dogs make their own friends, and you should have introduced them on ...
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| housetraining | 5/2/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 week old retriever/collie female puppy. We live in a highrise so I started to use ...
A: Definitely do not wait to socialize her. Stay away from areas where a lot of dogs urinate or ...
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| housetraining | 5/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 10 week old retriever/collie female puppy. We live in a highrise so I started to use ...
A: It sounds like she may be going through a bit of a fear period, which is common at her age. Try to ...
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| Potty Trained | 4/29/2009 |
Q: im Brandi. And i own a 3 year old stafford shire. (little pitbull). She is a very cuddly dog. She ...
A: If she is spayed, it could be that she is suffering from spay incontinence. There are inexpensive ...
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| Our dog just started peeing in his kennel. | 4/28/2009 |
Q: We have a three year old lab that we have had since he was two months old. We previously lived in a ...
A: Dogs don't generalize well, and are often disconcerted and forget their house manners after a move. ...
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| fear agression? | 4/25/2009 |
Q: For the first 3 weeks he was the friendliest, sunniest dog we ever had and knew basic commands of ...
A: Humping is NOT aggressive behavior, it's just status seeking behavior, and can be rude, but not ...
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| aggression | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My German Shepherd (7 years old female) has not responded to training re aggression and dominance ...
A: Your dog may not have been adequately socialized as a puppy (age 8-12 weeks) to accept lots of ...
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| labrador wont poop in the yard | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a five year old full lab and I have walked him since he was a puppy. we just had a fence put ...
A: Teach him a word that means "go poop" (that's what I use, but some people prefer "hurry up" or some ...
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| fear aggression or resource guarding...? | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 18 month old beagle, terrier, cocker mix. I have had her since a puppy and have had 2 ...
A: Don't stop mealtime - by taking her food, you are actually making her worse. Her anxiety is that ...
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| New 3yr old Shepherd - Socialization Tips | 4/20/2009 |
Q: We have recently adopted a 3.5yr old steralized German Shepherd form the RSPCA. Apparently the ...
A: I hate to be pessimistic, but if puppies are not well socialized between the ages of 8-12 weeks, as ...
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| puppy training & behavior | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I adopted a shepherd from our local humane society about one week ago. He still acts very scared and ...
A: Make friends! Don't drag him, try to entice him with a nice piece of chicken to take a step ...
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| Toy poodle barking incessantly when enclosed in a space | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My toy poodle is about 10 weeks old. I got him a week ago exactly. He is so wonderful..he ...
A: First, make his crate a great place to be so that he will be less likely to mind being confined in ...
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| german shepherd aggression/overprotectiveness | 4/10/2009 |
Q: i have a one year old german shepherd female dog who is spayed. we got her when she was about 14 ...
A: At her age, she is reaching social maturity, which is when dogs decide who's in the pack, and who is ...
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| behavioral | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I have a basset terrier mix dog who is 1yr and 3 months old. He is generally a great dog and follows ...
A: Without seeing his behavior, I cannot accurately tell you why he does it, or if it's aggression or ...
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| having problems with housebreaking | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 15wk olde english bulldog puppy that likes to potty in the house alot. So I limit the ...
A: Never limit a dog's water during the day - it's fine to do a couple of hours before bedtime. If you ...
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| getting my husky 2 pee outside | 4/7/2009 |
Q: my siberian husky is about 4months old and dicides 2 urinate wherever he chooses usally when he ...
A: Take him out more often than you think he needs to go, and don't wait for him to "tell you" at this ...
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| discipline for rescue dog | 4/6/2009 |
Q: Lorie, I recently adopted a 2 yr old retriever mix. He's a very affectionate dog but doesn't like to ...
A: This is horrible - once a dog has performed an action, you have about 2 SECONDS to address it if you ...
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| Play techniques-dogs | 4/5/2009 |
Q: Any tips on interactive play techniques? Small dog is very non-aggressive. responds to commands for ...
A: Count your blessings, LOL. This sounds like an ideal family dog! Unfortunately, the very qualities ...
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| Farm Dog | 4/5/2009 |
Q: we adopted our black lab / hound from the pound 2 and a half years ago. He is an avid hunter on his ...
A: Once he has been rewarded for going to the other farms, he'll keep going. why does he have to be ...
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| older dog sleeping in bed | 4/4/2009 |
Q: I have two 9 year old poms. They have slept with me all their lives. I am getting married soon, ...
A: A dog can be trained at any age. You simply need to arrange some cozy beds (preferably still in ...
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| Dog has started pooping in house | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My 9 1/2 year old West Highland Terrier has recently started pooping--and just last night ...
A: Dogs do not generally engage in attention seeking behavior this way, so my guess is that something ...
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| staying home | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I adopted a one year old yellow lab retriever mix from the local animal shelter a few weeks ago. I ...
A: You need lots of obedience training, and it is not realistic to be able to leave a dog run free and ...
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| House breakinf | 4/2/2009 |
Q: How can I completely house train my 6 yr old cockapoo?
A: House breaking is really an exercise in supervision. Either tether your dog to your waist, or crate ...
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| My dog has afraid of bus | 4/1/2009 |
Q: My dog has afraid of bus. I have an 3 year old Akita. After 1 year and a half, we donīt know why he ...
A: Buses are noisy and give off fumes that are strange to dogs. So, my advice is to keep your distance ...
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| behavior | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I also wanted to know why my friends redheeler/border collie mix, dog's behavior change when going ...
A: For the same reasons that your own behavior changes in the context of where you are. Different ...
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| Dog Taking Forever to Fetch | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My 11 month old plays the first half of fetch fine, but its the part before coming back that really ...
A: Well, first, don't be so inclined to call it "nonsense" LOL. To the dog, it's perfectly normal ...
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| Agressive behavior | 3/23/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend saw this dog roaming our neighborhood and Tom, myself and our neighbor played with the ...
A: Actually, most Pits are people friendly. Some dogs are territorial, but my guess is that the dog ...
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| female dog agression | 3/21/2009 |
Q: was looking on the internet and came across the site. We have a 5 month old female bernese mountain ...
A: The simple answer is that she doesn't respect you. Therefore, you need to turn the tables. First, ...
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| Puppy Biting | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I have a 3.5 month old Black Lab/Rottweiler mix. Ever since I got him at 8 weeks, he has had a ...
A: If you've been yelling at him, stop it right now - he thinks you're barking:-)) That means he ...
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| English Bulldog and our stairs | 3/16/2009 |
Q: ..we have a 2 year old english bulldog who will not go down long flight of stairs. We have tried ...
A: If you position yourself at the top of the stairs, and lean over the edge looking down, you can see ...
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| separation anxiety | 3/15/2009 |
Q: MY DOG CAN'T BE LEFT ALONE AT HOME. HE WILL BARK AND HOWL THE WHOLE TIME AND IS PANTING AND ...
A: Well, you are right to be concerned. This could easily turn in to full blown separation anxiety if ...
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| puppy staying and coming | 3/14/2009 |
Q: im trying to teach my 3 month old pug puppy to stay and come and i was wondering if it is ok to ...
A: No, I'd work on these two behaviors separately, and I would not call a novice dog out of a "stay". ...
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| Dog peeing issue + other | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I just recently got a puppy and am fully aware that it takes a lot of time to train a puppy (and ...
A: Some dogs won't go outside because they have been scolded for "mistakes" indoors, and they learn to ...
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| ROTTIE - 3 YEARS | 3/12/2009 |
Q: We have a wonderful Rottie, she is just 3 years of age and in most ways lovely. However, we have two ...
A: Even though the book was written to help owners of aggressive dogs, I like the protocol in Emma ...
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| puppy paper training | 3/11/2009 |
Q: i have fully trained my 3 month old pug puppy to PEE on newspapers but she never POOPS on the ...
A: You have to observe when she looks like she has to go and actually take her to the papers. Dogs ...
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| new dog in house | 3/9/2009 |
Q: We have an 8yr old flat-coated retriever who we adopted 3 years ago. He is unbelievably docile and ...
A: It sounds as though you have brought home "leader", and not another docile "follower". Your old dog ...
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| Litter Training | 3/8/2009 |
Q: I am moving cross-country from a house into an apartment. My dog is 7 mos. old and I am concerned ...
A: Unless you are in a high rise, toileting in the city is possible - there are grassy patches or you ...
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| Training a Special Needs Rescue Dog | 3/6/2009 |
Q: My approximately 3 year old Pit Bull/German Shepherd/Husky mix is generally a mild manner, silly ...
A: Well, firstly, you do have to walk him in something, and my guess is that he would be likelier to ...
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| Every day she pees and poops in house!!! | 3/5/2009 |
Q: Eight mths ago we rescued a lab/bloodhound or lab/boxer mix,Vets thinks she 2yrs old now.She was ...
A: She simply isn't house trained, and it sounds like she may have the beginnings of separation ...
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| Beagle Steals from Pockets | 3/5/2009 |
Q: We have two Beagles - 16 months and 6 months. They're pretty well trained and well behaved in ...
A: Unfortunately, dogs do what works, and they repeat behaviors that are intermittently reinforced. ...
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| 7 year old female German Shepherd meeting 13 week old male german shepherd. | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old female german shepherd who has always gotten along with other dogs. She would ...
A: The fact that she didn't react badly when separated by a fence was good. It's normal for a female ...
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| pinscher out of control | 2/27/2009 |
Q: I just bought a 2 year old pinscher.my dog barks and cries while in the car driving like you are ...
A: It sounds like you have an anxious dog. A couple of things you can do. Training helps - the more ...
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| housebreaking | 2/26/2009 |
Q: it doesn't matter what time of day i take my dog outside to go to the bathroom she refuses to go no ...
A: It sounds as though someone may have scolded her for accidents. Some dogs don't learn not to pee ...
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| pooing, nail cutting | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me how to cut my 2 month old female unspayed pug puppy's nails. ...
A: This is a good nail clipping tutorial: http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/ClientED/dog_nails.aspx and has ...
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| Dog Reacclimation | 2/23/2009 |
Q: My daughter owns and loves a young mixed-breed female neutered dog. The dog is accustomed to ...
A: This is a clear case of separation anxiety (the determining criteria being the self injury and ...
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| Tether Training | 2/22/2009 |
Q: We have lab/beagle mix and he has just started to want to take off an go down the road. So we bought ...
A: The short answer is that he cannot be alone in the yard and be safe. There should always be a human ...
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| puppy litter box | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have a new 2 month old, female, not spayed pug. I am teaching it to use a litter box and have been ...
A: With puppies, I would use the crate when you aren't there. Fighting with kitties isn't the only ...
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| biting (4 moth old lab) | 2/21/2009 |
Q: he constantly tries to bite me ( for the most part playfully) and will chew at the bottom of my pant ...
A: Get your shoes off the floor!! Seriously, that's the solution at this age, because puppies think ...
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| Dog Training But Never Home | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am not home enough. I work full-time, go to school and have other obligations. So I can be away ...
A: Unfortunately, if you can't train or follow through, your problems will persist. But, you don't ...
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| Puppy question about crying | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 week German Shep pup that I am crate training. I had the pup for about 5 days now and ...
A: I don't know what you mean by "making it a positive experience" but if you mean that you are talking ...
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| training to find something | 2/19/2009 |
Q: i have 6 months old Lab female. how can i train it to find people, lost things etc.
A: First, make sure that you have off leash control of your dog. So, a basic class, and maybe a "come ...
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| Teaching an old dog new tricks? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: We recently adopted a 7 year old rough collie that was previously a kennel dog. She is wonderful, ...
A: First, stop correcting her physically - it isn't working anyway, and she has no idea what you do ...
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| labrador behavior | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 7month old lab. He walks great sometimes. He likes to get ahead but I try to correct it. ...
A: Stop correcting him!!!! Sometimes, that contributes to a dog's anxiety over meeting other dogs on ...
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| my dog ripped up our carpet | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a female shepherd keshound mix, fixed. She is 11 and will be 12 around may. She weighs about ...
A: Without a full behavioral consultation, I'm not sure, but one possibility is that her age is ...
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| Distressed dog when left alone | 2/16/2009 |
Q: not desexed, Rotty x Ridgeback that is having some boredom/anxiety issues when left alone during the ...
A: Castration is one way to prevent dog to dog aggression, and should be done if you leave this dog ...
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| barking and growling when people come to our house | 2/15/2009 |
Q: We have adopted a female terrier/shitsu mix (neutered)about 1 yr old. We've had her shortly over 2 ...
A: She may just be a bit fearful or unsure in certain situations. It can take a month or more before a ...
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| now growling only after hes been fixed | 2/14/2009 |
Q: We adobted a 11 month old rottweiler about a month ago he was gentle and playful until we got him ...
A: What you refer to is known as "food aggression", or "resource guarding" (some dogs guard food, but ...
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| abused peke puppy | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I got a female pekingese a week ago from a pet shop that assured me she came from a wonderful, ...
A: All pet store puppies come from puppy mills or backyard breeders, and are often un-socialized during ...
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| fear of doggie door | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a small dog of indeterminate breeding (probably part chihuahua, though he is bigger than ...
A: I often share this article with people who ask me about dog doors and fearful dogs: ...
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| dog doesn't bark | 2/9/2009 |
Q: i have 6 months old Lab female. it does not bark. plz help me. how she barks on everyone?
A: Don't worry, dogs often don't start barking until they reach adolescence. But, be aware that Labs ...
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| Pit Bull Aggression | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a three year old neutered male pit bull. We also have a female spayed medium size dog we ...
A: Muzzles protect the dog being attacked to some extent, but do absolutely nothing to prevent a dog ...
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| over excitement | 2/7/2009 |
Q: My mixed breed spayed female lab mix 6 month old puppy Rosy is highly excitable. We are in puppy ...
A: Maybe, maybe not. But, you can do a lot to reduce the excitability. Try clicker training her to be ...
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| Walking my dog | 2/6/2009 |
Q: I have a 7.5 lb. toy poodle (spayed female) almost 4 yrs. old. We enjoy going for long walks. So ...
A: It's not always safe. Dogs can be very stoic in an effort to please you. If the weather is good, ...
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| spray for dog pee | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old pitbull whom is spayeded.I have problems with her peeing the coach.Is there a ...
A: No spray will work if the dog is not house trained. They just move on to a different spot. You ...
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| spray for dog pee | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old pitbull whom is spayeded.I have problems with her peeing the coach.Is there a ...
A: If she is not house trained, then you will need to do that.* However, some female dogs that have ...
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| dog licking baby | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 month old. My dog knows not to lick via past training (loud "no" praise when no ...
A: Teach your dog to "leave it". There are some free lessons at www.clickertraininglessons.com. I ...
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| Rescue Dog = I'm Losing My Mind. HELP! | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Need all kinds of help with our rescue dog? We have rescued a Pointer mix, female, about a year old, ...
A: Good for you for rescuing her:-))) If she pulls on her leash, don't go with her. Stand still ...
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| dog | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I want to get a puppy soon by I want to train it to not bark at everything not to bite and not to ...
A: I would advise you to attend a good puppy class very early in your pup's life. I am a trainer, and ...
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| My pit bull has confidence issues | 1/9/2009 |
Q: Well, my little pit bull is about 18 to 20 weeks old and she has very big self esteem issues. she ...
A: Well, first off, you are doing the wrong thing by scolding her when she pees in the house. When you ...
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| Male Husky scared of Male owner | 12/29/2008 |
Q: my husband and I recently (4 days) adopted a 14 month old male husky. We have had a 4 year old ...
A: Jake CAN change. For the next three weeks, have your hubby be the only one to feed or walk the dog. ...
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| climbing stairs and sleeping | 12/27/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 5yr old Bison Poodle mix from the human society and have had him for 6 mo. He is a ...
A: Elders often live in one story homes, so the dog may not ever have learned about stairs. Instead of ...
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| house training | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I recently adopted a beagle mix (don't know what the other part is) from the ...
A: 1. Why did she just start having these accidents? 2. How do we prevent them in the future? I ...
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| dog's behavior with roommate | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a rescue dog who I've had a little over 2 months. He's a young adult, roughly 3 years old. ...
A: It appears that he is "resource guarding", and he doesn't respect your roommate the way he does you. ...
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| shit tzu | 11/30/2008 |
Q: I have a three year old neutered shih tzu. I watched "At the end of my leash" with Brad, he makes ...
A: Dogs that like to go after things while on their walks may actually be fearful. Grab a copy of ...
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| Potty Training a Great Dane Puppy | 11/28/2008 |
Q: We have a great dane pup, and she is almost 6 mos. old. We have consistently tried to potty train ...
A: Is this a pet shop dog, or did she come from a backyard breeder or internet breeder? Sometimes, ...
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| grumpy old girl | 11/26/2008 |
Q: I have a dog who wants nothing to do with other dogs.She is a mongrel in good health and is 11 years ...
A: Unless your dog was well socialized to unfamiliar dogs of all ages and sizes when she was young ...
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| Dog Behaviour | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old male bulldog, who has recently started pooping in the house in the evening. He ...
A: Firstly, destructiveness might be normal for an adolescent dog, but not an adult. I would be ...
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| behavior changes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have 4 year old 70 lb britney spaniel mix. He is excellent dog and we live in an apartment and he ...
A: With regard to his excitable behavior when you bring out the leash, that has been reinforced ...
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| Shy Border Collie | 11/10/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 year old Female Border Collie (spayed). She came to me at about 9 months of age, and had ...
A: This sounds like normal Border Collie behavior, and is common among quite a few of the herding ...
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| dog training | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a male dog about 2 from a shelter. I have pretty much taught him not to urinate in ...
A: I do think he can learn. The secret is not to let him out of your sight inside the house. You can ...
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| reward for "going" outside quickly | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My son moved home and brought his 60lb huskie/lab mix dog. The dog is potty trained for outside and ...
A: Try clicker training. You must click when she is completely finished (or she could learn to stop ...
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| How to discipline | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My dog is very stubborn. She is a 10 month old yorki poo. She was spayed about two months ago. ...
A: Well, first of all, your dog is not being stubborn - she simply doesn't understand what you want her ...
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| How to get my dog to play | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have a golden retriever and basset hound mix and she never wants to play with toys or balls....she ...
A: Some dogs never learned to play as youngsters, and others have no particular interest in playing ...
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| Territorial Aggression | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have a wonderful 11 month old fixed beagle mix named Maggie. She is sweet and loving, and I went ...
A: With any form of aggression, I am leery of any trainer who uses physical correction or punishment. ...
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| Fearful Dog | 10/27/2008 |
Q: We adopted a collie/terrier mix 4 months ago. She is about one year old. When we brought her home, ...
A: Don't force a scared dog to interact with the object of her fear. Let her take her time getting ...
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| Potty Train A Puppy | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I am trying to potty train her. I read many books and many websites and my puppy training class ...
A: I think you should follow your trainer's advice. However, I also think it's unrealistic to expect a ...
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| Puppy Biting | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I have a puppy who is abou 5 almost 6 months old now and is a blue heeler. When I first got her, she ...
A: If you continue to be aggressive with her, you may not like the result, as some dogs eventually get ...
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| My Lab acts like a cat & training issues | 10/14/2008 |
Q: my 7 month old female lab does everything backwards... she gets in trouble for chewing i tell her No ...
A: You are making the dog very anxious with all your punishment that doesn't work anyway. My advice is ...
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| Running off | 10/14/2008 |
Q: he did this before and we trained him to play more with a ball,he is in no way aggressive in fact he ...
A: A lot of owners get complacent about teaching their puppies a really good recall because, at first, ...
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| Shitzu | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old shitzu and as long as i keep him in the kitchen he'll let us know when he needs ...
A: Dogs don't generalize well, so if his only experience thus far has been that he shouldn't pee in the ...
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| puppy biting and growling | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 week old Havatsu. He is adorable (I can literally not walk (I live in NYC)a block ...
A: Here'a a little cheat sheet about this behavior that we give to our clients regarding this behavior, ...
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| attached yorkie pup | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I got toy yorkie about 3 weeks ago. He is a really great dog. He has just became VERY attached. In ...
A: You will probably make your problem worse by letting him sleep in bed, by constant efforts to soothe ...
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| dog walking | 10/12/2008 |
Q: My wife and I just adopted the sweetest boxer mix 2-3 yr. old female who was left to fend for ...
A: The first thing is to give her some time to develop a trust in you. Next, when she gets scared, you ...
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| jumping | 10/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 5 month mantel dane...he is very hyper...i guess they are noted for that...he jumps on all ...
A: How much obedience training has he had? It's important to teach any pup to "come" and to "leave ...
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| cratetraining/nighttime | 10/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 4monthold Peekapoo.She has been trainedin a crate from birth, but does not sleep through ...
A: When you take a dog out in the middle of the night, it's best to go out quietly, praise softly when ...
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| wetting in house | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have acquired a 2yr. old female (spayed) Lab mix. She wets in the house when I come home. I do ...
A: The first thing to do is have your vet check to see if she has a urinary tract infection or is spay ...
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| Having 2 dogs | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My fiance and I have one dog that is a puggle. She is very good hearted but being first time ...
A: Actually, if neither dog is in pain or bleeding, let them play!!! Dogs play rough, and dogs that ...
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| Barking at other dogs | 10/7/2008 |
Q: I have a pom who is 2lbs. and five months. She recently started going to doggie daycare. Before she ...
A: Dog day care is supposed to help social dogs continue to socialize. However, the optimal ...
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| "Housebroken" dog pooping in house | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a two and half year old German Shephard and Lab mix who has some serious issues with pooping ...
A: Dogs that "look guilty" when they have "been bad" are often dogs that have been punished after the ...
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| dog won't use doggie door | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Ann, I asked you this question before and just clicked on the link you suggested but it was to a dog ...
A: I think it's just that the site redirects you to the home page. Try this: Go to ...
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| dog and cat | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have recently adopted a puppy who is approx 3 months, had him for 18 days, and was wondering if ...
A: Probably you are making something of nothing. Dogs don't begin urine marking until they are ...
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| Junior wont go outside | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I just got a 2yr old cocker/maltese mix from the anticruelity society one week and 3days ago. They ...
A: Here are some house training hints that I give to my classes. Hope they help. Pay particular ...
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| pee on lawn | 9/13/2008 |
Q: we just rescued a stray border collie cross 2 yr. female dog from the shelter, who was obviously ...
A: You can't teach her anything, including how to play, until you have a means of communication. For ...
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| excited jumping | 9/12/2008 |
Q: My dog get so excited when anyone walks through the front door that it is begninning to be a problem ...
A: Well, at least she LIKES people;-)) The truth is that dogs jump up because normal canine greeting ...
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| Back to old habits | 9/9/2008 |
Q: We have a wonderful Husky/Lab cross. She's 6 months old and we crate-trained her from about 2 months ...
A: Your dog might have had a low grade urinary tract infection that got worse, or she might even have ...
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| New Baby - Help! | 9/8/2008 |
Q: I have 2 dogs. They are form the same litter, both going to be 8 in Nov. They are both VERY well ...
A: Actually, you being home all summer may have made things worse, not better. The dog got used to you ...
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| walkingmy dog | 9/7/2008 |
Q: Ok heres our story.I have a half american bulldog and half bermesse ...
A: Many puppies balk on the leash, and the fact that you have been able to get him to walk is good. ...
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| proper way to handle rescued pit mix at dog park | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I want to bring my recently rescued pit mix, Lola to the dog park. She gets along pretty well with ...
A: As the responsible owner of a part Pit, you want to make sure that she is not a danger to other ...
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| excited puppy | 9/4/2008 |
Q: yes, I have about a 5month old puppy mix. maybe pug and cocker spaniel mix. who ever she first ...
A: This is known as excitable urination or submissive urination, and is a natural canine behavior ...
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| sit + down | 9/3/2008 |
Q: One question.. I've been teaching my dog to sit and then down, but now whenever I say sit he goes ...
A: He has simply learned a "behavior chain" instead of the discrete behavior that you wanted him to ...
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| aggression on the leash | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 10-year-old golden retriever. He was trained by my boyfriends parents, and now my ...
A: The fact that he is ok off leash with other dogs tells me that he is basically friendly and not ...
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| pooping | 9/1/2008 |
Q: My dog is twelve she has always been a great inside dog. This past year she has started to poop in ...
A: Ask your vet about Canine Cognitive Dysfunction - she may not realize she needs to go, and that can ...
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| help with doggy door training | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I am so glad I found you and I hope you can help. I am fostering a male cocker spaniel and have a ...
A: The door itself may be a problem. Some dogs feel that the door part is too heavy, and others get ...
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| dog trainning | 8/29/2008 |
Q: my pitbull puppy is really giving me a headache. he uses the bathroom in the house. i take him ...
A: This is the "cheat sheet" that our students get on the house training issue. See if it helps you, ...
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| separation anxiety | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old Lab Collie mix who has to be right next to me at all times or she whines non ...
A: Get a copy of Patricia McConnell's "I'll Be Home Soon" and take the suggestions in the book ...
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| play fighting | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I got Buddy, a 2 1/2 year old American Stafford about 4 months ago from the shelter, he is an ...
A: As long as they are taking turns, no one is drawing blood, no one is yelping, and no one is ...
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| Destructive Black Lab | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 18 month old male Black Labwho is neutered, who is absolutely wonderful apart from the fact ...
A: Dogs don't know the difference between sticks on the ground, and ones that are attached to your ...
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| Separation anxiety and urinating in the house | 8/18/2008 |
Q: We rescued our chocolate lab/shar pei mix from a shelter. Clearly, she has been abused. She shakes ...
A: One of the most frequently used resources is this inexpensive little book: "I'll Be Home Soon - ...
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| barking wile in kennal | 8/17/2008 |
Q: why does he do that ?
A: Dogs generally hate to be alone, ignored, or isolated from the active areas of the household. Don't ...
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| Doggie Door and still pees and defecates in house | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Question I hope you can help. We have a rescue that will not stop going to the bathroom in the ...
A: The dog may not have been thoroughly house trained, or she may simply not realize that she shouldn't ...
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| breader prob | 8/15/2008 |
Q: my name is nick and me and my best friend got a german shepard collie mix. and the breader asured us ...
A: Firstly, never buy a puppy from a person who is breeding mixed breed dogs!!! You could have gotten ...
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| agressive ACD | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old cattledog who has been very agressive since we got her at about 10 weeks. ...
A: Now you know why most cattle dogs are not for first time, or inexperienced owners. This is a ...
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| Aggresive tendencies | 8/13/2008 |
Q: My wife and I are a bit dumbfounded with our dog's behavior lately. In the company of people he's ...
A: My guess is that if he is a good dog park dog while off leash, that he is not being aggressive on ...
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| dog/ dog aggression | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have an extremely loving Staffordshire Bull Terrier. (family daycare, 4 children plus an intense ...
A: In my opinion, shock collars are inhumane, and more likely to cause aggression than to stop it. ...
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| House Training/Pee Pads | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My Australian Shepherd is turning 1 this week. When I got him at 3 months, I used pee pads for him, ...
A: You sort of answered your own question. The solution is to remove the pee pads, but crate the dog ...
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| husky chases horses | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a 7 month old female husky. She only weighs about 40lbs but can pull my 100lb wife ...
A: Huskies are a generally predatory breed, and should not be allowed to worry horses. What your dog ...
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| Aggresive behaviour | 7/28/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old,neutered, male labradoodle has started showing aggressive behaviour towards people and ...
A: First, when dealing with "aggression", never punish the dog, as you could make things worse. You ...
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| Housebreaking 2 puppies at once.. | 7/25/2008 |
Q: . I submitted a question in the spring asking how I should introduce a new puppy to an older dog.. ...
A: The crate needs to be the correct size, just large enough for the pup to stand, turn around, and lie ...
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| House-breaking | 7/24/2008 |
Q: We want to use puppy pads while we're not home but when we're home we would like to train him to go ...
A: To be honest, I'm not a big fan of puppy pads. My preference is for dogs to learn right from the ...
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| advanced potty training | 7/23/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of adopting a rescue dog (a bluetick coonhound) who is approx 4-5 years old. ...
A: It is possible. The way to do it is to take the dog on leash every time he needs to go, and praise ...
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| border collie | 7/23/2008 |
Q: we bought our border for a pet.we dont want to show him or take him to an agility class. will he be ...
A: Border Collies are smart dogs that were bred to work. That means that they are active dogs that ...
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| Egor a 5 year German Shepard K-9 Trained | 7/22/2008 |
Q: We purchased Egor and he is a wonderful dog. We need to learn German for his commands and we are ...
A: First of all, any dog that is trained for protection work, if that's what you meant by K-9 trained, ...
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| marking | 7/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 year old male yorkie. ( we also have 2 other dogs who do not urinate in the house), we ...
A: Is he neutered? If not, time to do that if you aren't showing him in the breed ring. If he is ...
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| Aggressive dog | 7/20/2008 |
Q: Anne ~ I have a dachsund/cocker mix, approximately seven years old that we rescued six years ago. ...
A: Food aggression is one of those behaviors that is easy to train away, except that once you train the ...
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| excited dog | 7/13/2008 |
Q: My Girlfriends dog always pees when i come to visit.. the dog doesnt pee when others come over but ...
A: Many dogs are a bit more intimidated by men than women. Most likely, it's just your size, or the ...
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| Housetraining | 7/12/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a "long little doggie" from the shelter. She is perfect in all respects with the ...
A: Well, you can't get any dog to eliminate if they don't have to go, but you can get a dog that does ...
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| Housetraining | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I recently adopted a "long little doggie" from the shelter. She is perfect in all respects with the ...
A: Well, I own an almost 8 year old hound (Foxhound mix) that has done that for the last six years! ...
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| Crate Training | 7/11/2008 |
Q: I am not new to crate training in the least but this problem is new to me. I have a 9 month old ...
A: If the dog continues to whine, it's probably because he somehow got reinforced for doing it. Even ...
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| possessive/aggressive behavior | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 2 year old Great Dane about 6 months ago. She bonded very strongly to me, very quickly. ...
A: From what you have described, it sounds as though she has some combination of barrier aggression or ...
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| puppy growling and biting | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old terrier and poodle mix. He has been described as "submissive" around other dogs ...
A: I'm surprised your trainer didn't address this. Anyway, good book for you is Jean Donaldson's ...
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| dog agression | 7/8/2008 |
Q: i thought my puppy was amazing with other dogs. she is 6 months old and is a west highland terrier. ...
A: You really can't "correct" this. Dogs pick their friends, just like we do. If you do ever get ...
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| 6 month old Chow/Lab Mix | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My husband and I rescued our Chow Mix when she was 3 months old. I have been obsessed with making ...
A: You may not like my initial response, but I suggest you avoid the "Dog Whisperer" and start watching ...
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| potty training question | 7/8/2008 |
Q: My bichon frise/Havanese puppy- actually he's one today- has been hard to potty train, but I blame ...
A: Some really well trained dogs still may not signal to go outside, but simply wait for the human to ...
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| strange new behavior | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I have the distinct feeling this may be a new one on you...here goes...Sarge 4 yr old Male Greater ...
A: By any chance is the new fencing the "invisible" type? The behavior you describe sounds like he is ...
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| Growling | 7/5/2008 |
Q: My Maltese dog is six months old. he sometimes growls at my 9 yr old and 12 yr old grandchildren. ...
A: He's probably growling out of fear, or he simply wants them to stop. The good news is that he ...
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| blind dog | 7/3/2008 |
Q: About six years ago I rescued my dog from a highway in Louisiana. I am interested in training him to ...
A: The good news is that a dog's primary sense is NOT sight, it's scent. So, the only issue here is ...
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| dog scratching | 7/2/2008 |
Q: My 7 yr old cocker spaniel has decided to scratch certain areas of my new carpet. I cannot seem to ...
A: If she learns "leave it" or even "come", you wouldn't have to sneak up - you would just divert her ...
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| House Training | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Bichon Frise who has been house trained since she was 4 months old. I have never ...
A: The first thing to do is have your vet check to make sure she does not have a low grade urinary ...
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| unexpected behaviour | 7/2/2008 |
Q: we have a 1 yr old golden retriever, he is a gentle dog which always lays down for a stranger to pet ...
A: From your description, it appears that your dog has no manners, and is quite submissive, not ...
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| biting | 7/2/2008 |
Q: mu 6 month old puppy snapped at my daughter, leaving scratches on her face. It wasn't what I would ...
A: Here's a neat article about kids and dogs. While I can't say why your dog is biting at the kids and ...
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| dog scratching | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My 7 yr old cocker spaniel has decided to scratch certain areas of my new carpet. I cannot seem to ...
A: This behavior may be due to a couple of things. It could be from boredom, in which case, you would ...
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| Dog aggresion | 6/30/2008 |
Q: I have a dog that is a German shepherd/husky mix and whenever i try to put him to bed he always ...
A: If you are referring to putting him in his crate, you shouldn't have to push him, or otherwise force ...
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| Bicheon crying | 6/28/2008 |
Q: My dog has been crying for 2 days. She carries a toy in her mouth and just whines and cries ...
A: Is your dog spayed, and if not, how old is she? Some intact bitches have false pregnancies and they ...
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| Cocker Spaniel Training difficulty | 6/27/2008 |
Q: We are having difficulty training our cocker spaniel puppy "Lucy". We have trained our 2 other dogs ...
A: Unfortunately, pet store dogs are often the hardest to train, and I don't advise anyone to purchase ...
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| 61/2 year old Beagle, just adopted. He only urinates outside, but has B.M. in the house. | 6/27/2008 |
Q: This dog is intelligent, and mellow in nature. We have had him only 10 days. He will have B.M. in ...
A: Well, score one for you. In this case, I disagree with your hubby. Some dogs, when scolded, do NOT ...
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| Pet Doors | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Was wondering what brand or type of pet door you would recommend? We have a bichon who recently has ...
A: To be honest, I don't usually recommend dog doors for the small breeds. One reason is that they are ...
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| Wolf training | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I volunteer at a wolf sanctuary. They have about 11 wolf/wolf-dogs. Most of them get to go out on ...
A: First, let me say that I am not a wolf expert - dogs and wolves are very similar in a lot of ways, ...
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| separation anxiety? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 1 year old terrier mix (definitely has some yorkie in him along with who knows what ...
A: Shelter dogs often hate being crated. If the dog isn't destructive and is house trained, you ...
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| territorial guarding | 6/19/2008 |
Q: we have a 3yr old pure German shepherd we installed electric fence as there is not enough room in ...
A: I never recommend electric fencing with any of the herding breeds for this reason. They were bred ...
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| 11 month old male miniature pinscher | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I just purchased a 11 month old male miniature pinscher last week and I have noticed that when he ...
A: My first thought was to wonder if he might have a genetic defect such as dysplasia or luxating ...
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| neutered male dog still tracking | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 4 year old dog who wasn't neutered. I immediately had him neutered. Now, 3 weeks ...
A: Firstly, it takes some time for the testosterone to completely diminish post neuter. Secondly, dogs ...
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| puppies | 6/6/2008 |
Q: Which would do better with an older, female black lab, a male or female puppy? I've found someone ...
A: If all the pups have nice temperaments, and their parents were screened for genetic diseases such as ...
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| fearful dog | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for any advice you can offer regarding helping a fearful (but completely non-aggressive) ...
A: If your dog is suffering from noise phobia (sunroom door slam - and fear that if she walks through, ...
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| Old dog cries and barks all the time | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old English cocker spaniel (Toby) who cries a lot. Let me tell you a little bit ...
A: I would suggest that you not leave a thirteen year old dog outdoors. And, you need to find out why ...
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| New Puppy | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I just recently bought a 3 month old mini pincher + Chihuahua hybrid, and I was just wanting to know ...
A: Try making the crate more fun when you are home. Toss a treat in, and let her go get it but come ...
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| House training 9m.o. yorkie | 5/31/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old yorkie and we have been trying to crate train him since he was about 4months. ...
A: Please never limit a dog's water. That has nothing to do with the house training problems. More ...
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| Dog Aggression | 5/27/2008 |
Q: About 2 weeks ago my husband and I adopted a male lab/rottie mix(maybe part beagle, or pinscher) who ...
A: This sounds like "leash reactivity" to me, and is most often based in fear. (I can't get away, ...
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| Barking and Lack of Respect | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My wife and I own a 8 year old Lab. she had him for 4 years before we met and treated him like a ...
A: The simple answer is that if she continues to treat him the same way, nothing will change. If he ...
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| How do I stop feeling guilty not giving enough attention? | 5/27/2008 |
Q: I own two yorkies and am dogsitting one toy poodle for my sister for a few months. They are all ...
A: You are normal LOL. But, you are also giving in. Try thinking of the pawing and whining as though ...
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| 7 yr old Maltese is relieving himself while we are gone | 5/27/2008 |
Q: My dog, a maltese, is seven yrs. old. We recently moved to a new house 9 months ago. I've tried ...
A: When people move, dogs are sometimes very disconcerted and can have lapses in their house training. ...
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| marking certain spots | 5/26/2008 |
Q: We have a unnurtured boston terrier, and we don't want to. I have heard it looses character. Our ...
A: You may not like my response, but if you are not going to show your dog in the breed ring, or breed ...
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| puppy bites | 5/26/2008 |
Q: MY 10 WEEK OLD MALE RAT TERRIER PUPPY HAS BEEN GROWLING AND BITING FOR 2 WEEKS. I SMACK HIS FACE AND ...
A: Right now, this minute, stop being aggressive with your puppy!!!!! If you are smacking him and ...
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| peeing/marking?? | 5/26/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I brought home a seven week old female Vizsla, Sasha. So far she has been fantastic ...
A: Bob, I doubt she is "getting lost". Seriously, any pup that still has "accidents" in the house ...
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| puppy toilet training | 5/25/2008 |
Q: is a puppy suppossed to have solid feaces or runny. i picked the puppy up this morning
A: Your puppy should be at least eight weeks old to be separated from its mom and littermates, and it ...
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| 1 year old shih tzu/poodle still making bad potty's | 5/24/2008 |
Q: i have a one year old shih tzu poodle mix, who is an only dog. she was crate trained but we recently ...
A: First of all, a dog that "knows where to go" goes where she is supposed to. If your dog has ...
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| scared/submissive Mastiff | 5/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old Tibetan Mastiff. Have had him since he was a puppy. We have recently moved ...
A: A move can really disconcert some dogs, especially if they were not terribly well socialized to ...
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| bad puppy | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I've had my dog for 4 months now she is 9 months old bichon, from the begging she will not go potty ...
A: Dog training is expensive, but it DOES work. The problem is that many people are inconsistent about ...
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| Overly Submissive Dog | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I adopted a rescue dog 2 weeks ago. I have the opposite problem most people have with crate ...
A: I don't think you should force her. Since you only got her two weeks ago, and many such fearful ...
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| Husky Wolf Training | 5/19/2008 |
Q: How and when would you recommend leash and obedience training a 10 week old 50% Wolf 50% Husky?
A: I would start immediately. I like people to use hands off training, and at this age, you can ...
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| puppy aggression | 5/19/2008 |
Q: Anne, I have an 11-week-old boggle who shows aggression to both myself and my 3-year-old son. It ...
A: I get a lot of questions like this from owners of so called "designer dogs" and the fact that you ...
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| new puppy adivce needed | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I just got a new dog from a breeder. She is my first dog and I am very lost about how to train her. ...
A: Sometimes, even a house trained dog will have an accident or two in a new home. And, sometimes ...
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| Dog getting in trash | 5/18/2008 |
Q: Within the past 4 months my dog has started getting into the trash and she is starting to do it more ...
A: First of all, spanking does not work, and is never acceptable. It merely teaches your dog that you ...
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| Follow Up | 5/16/2008 |
Q: I have a six month old Jack Russel Puppu who tends to pee from excitement when she meets new people. ...
A: It's fine to tell people to ignore her for a moment and then be quiet as they pat her. You can also ...
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| Leaving pets at home & housebreaking | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I have wrote to you previously this month about my two 9 week shih zhu puppies (male and female) ...
A: I think it's fine to take them out often, because you are able to reward them for doing their ...
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| Potty training a miniature pinscher | 5/10/2008 |
Q: .. I've had a min pin for a month now, her name is Mimi and she's 7 months old. She was given to me ...
A: Keep in mind that dogs don't generalize well, so if you want her to potty for other people, they ...
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| peeing/marking?? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I brought home a seven week old female Vizsla, Sasha. So far she has been fantastic ...
A: She isn't marking at that age. I suspect that she learned to pee on that particular substrate at ...
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| Started to hang back and dreag on the lead | 5/9/2008 |
Q: We have a Labrador, and she is now 9 years old. For most of her life she has been relatively good on ...
A: If she's 9, and this is a sudden change, get her to the vet. Labs are prone to hip dysplasia that, ...
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| peeing/marking?? | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Two weeks ago I brought home a seven week old female Vizsla, Sasha. So far she has been fantastic ...
A: The "breeder" (and I use the term loosely, as it is NOT ok to send a puppy to its new home at the ...
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| dog peeing | 5/8/2008 |
Q: Our dog is outside all day while we're gone. He has an acre of land to himself, but always comes to ...
A: You really can't stop it unless you train him - you would have to go out with him, praise/reward him ...
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| dog runs away doesnt come when called | 5/8/2008 |
Q: 5-8-08 I have an almost 2 year old male Pomeranian. (born approx. Aug. 2006) We got him in Jan. 2008 ...
A: I use a method developed by Leslie Nelson, of "Tails U Win", called the "Really Reliable Recall". ...
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| Dog Training | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have two pet dogs at home. They are almost two years old but i am still unable to train them from ...
A: First, I'm glad you don't want to beat your dogs again. That is NEVER an appropriate response to ...
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| Potty problem | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I live in an apartment building so when I first ...
A: Well, first, think of this from his point of view. You taught him to poop in the house, and now ...
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| housebreaking | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I do have experience with house training however this puppy is a little difficult for me. I just got ...
A: Ten hours is too long for a four month old pup to hold it, but my feeling is that if you use pads, ...
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| Crate Training | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Anne, We brought home a 15 week old Shihtzu on 4/27. We immediately started crate training but he ...
A: You really don't have much option, if no one is home during the day. You could try hiring a dog ...
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| Pomarenian | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Good morning, Quick question about our new pom. My partner and I just got a pom, she's a little ...
A: Don't shout "no", or even make eye contact or speak to her once you leave her in her crate. You are ...
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| Crate Training | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Anne, We brought home a 15 week old Shihtzu on 4/27. We immediately started crate training but he ...
A: I don't know if you'll have a problem or not, since I don't know where you got your dog. If she's a ...
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| Two shih zhu puppies | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I have found this web-site to be very valuable because I am a new dog owner, and in addition, i ...
A: I'll do my best to answer your concerns one by one:-)) Allow me to quote you first, then my answer ...
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| 2+ year old pup eating own feces | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Our young dog was born and raised by a breeder of dachshunds until we purchased her when she was 3 ...
A: Bob, what are you feeding her? Heavily grain-based foods with lots of fillers can influence dogs' ...
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| dog potte and urine tranining | 4/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 month old male dog of lasa apso breed, i have tried several things to tach him where to ...
A: You are going about this all wrong if you want your dog to potty outdoors. Housetraining is all ...
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| Puppy constantly jumps | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted an 8-month-old female Golden Lab mix. She is very sweet and playful, but maybe a ...
A: Large, boisterous retriever puppies are often too much for toddlers. Here are some things you can ...
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| Adopted dog - crate issues | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 1 year lab/spaniel mix on Sunday. She was in foster care for a few weeks. She is very ...
A: Some dogs do appear to be claustrophobic. If she is clean and not destructive when left alone in ...
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| Dog behavior | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a 14wk old miniature dachshund. She is a very smart dog and does very well with house ...
A: Dogs are denning animals, so they are naturally attracted to spaces where they feel enclosed on ...
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| upset Shit zue | 4/26/2008 |
Q: we are tempted to buy anothe shit zue to keep our poppy cmpany when we are out , because when we get ...
A: I would not do that. The first order of business should be to completely train the first pup before ...
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| best method for walking | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old black lab mix (hes small though, not even 40lbs) and we are having some ...
A: I would rather see you use an Easy Walk Harness (www.premierpet.com) or a Gentle Leader or Snoot ...
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| Dog poops in the basement | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have 7 month old dog who along with my 12 year old Black lab spends time in the basement while we ...
A: First of all, stop pushing your dog's nose in his poop, and punishing him. It doesn't work, as you ...
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| Adopted dog (crate & accidents in the house) | 4/21/2008 |
Q: "My wife and i recently adopted a male BC Mix and introduced him to our home and our pure bred ...
A: It sounds as though he may have been scolded for accidents, and could have learned that it's ...
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| Introducing Puppy to a Older Dog | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I notice my Maltese has fears of puppies, as a family friend of mine had just gotten a puppy(Waldo). ...
A: If you are purchasing from a reputable breeder, they will take the puppy back for any reason, if you ...
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| aggression | 4/20/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 1/2 year old shitzu, he has recently in the last 6 months became very aggressive with me ...
A: Dogs seldom bite for no reason, and it doesn't take much for a small dog to decide that children are ...
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| 2+ year old pup eating own feces | 4/19/2008 |
Q: Our young dog was born and raised by a breeder of dachshunds until we purchased her when she was 3 ...
A: Some folks use pumpkin instead of the artificial deterrents. You could try that. But, take a look ...
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| Unable to potty train | 4/19/2008 |
Q: My 11 month old puppy will potty (both) in her wire cage and in the house. The longest she is left ...
A: Try feeding her in her crate (dogs don't like to poo where they eat), or don't use a crate, and, ...
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| Introducing Puppy to a Older Dog | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I notice my Maltese has fears of puppies, as a family friend of mine had just gotten a puppy(Waldo). ...
A: Any introduction should be done away from your home, perhaps at the home of your Schnauzer's ...
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| Adopted dig crate & accidents in the house | 4/17/2008 |
Q: My wife and i recently adopted a male BC Mix and introduced him to our home and our pure bred female ...
A: This is not a dog I would "discipline". He's anxious enough - many herders tend to be reactive and ...
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| A 3 yo people needy dog won't go potty outside | 4/17/2008 |
Q: A year ago I adopted a slender 1/2 Aussie Shepard, 1/2 lab. She spent a couple weeks at the ...
A: Any dog with Aussie in them can be "clingy". This is a breed that likes to be near its people. ...
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| 1 yr old boxer peeing in crate at night | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old boxer who was easily trained and very consistent up to this last week. He is bell ...
A: The first thing I would do is to have a vet take a urine sample, just to make sure that he doesn't ...
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| Trying to curb unwanted behaviors | 4/16/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 1 year old Bulldog/Pit mix in February. He is potty & crate trained and a very good ...
A: If this behavior is sudden, there are a couple of possibilities. First, is he neutered? If not, ...
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| dog destroying house | 4/16/2008 |
Q: My brother-in-law had given us a dog he raised from a puppy about a month ago. I believe she is a ...
A: Please - immediately, stop smacking the dog. Her destructiveness is due to anxiety and you are only ...
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| misbehaving shih tzu | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I love my 2 year old shih tzu male to death but he will not listen to me. When I scold him he just ...
A: Scolding is NOT training!!!!! Learn to use a clicker, try these reward-based lessons instead, and ...
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| New Puppy! | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I just bought a new puppy, he is about 5-6 weeks old. I already own two other dogs, an Old English ...
A: My first question is why do you have a puppy that is too young to leave its mother???? Many states ...
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| Stressed out dog! | 4/11/2008 |
Q: We re-homed a Staffordshire Bull Terrier on December 2007, and wew he first arrived, he had chewed ...
A: Please read this: http://www.usask.ca/wcvm/herdmed/applied-ethology/behaviourproblems/tailchase.html ...
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| Training | 4/11/2008 |
Q: My dog has a really bad habit of chewing things when I'm not watching and eating out of my cat's ...
A: If you have paid any attention whatsoever to the dog when he cries, you may have accidentally ...
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| Dog who only wants to potty in an area we don't want him to | 4/10/2008 |
Q: Patch, our 4-year-old Australian Shepherd, is the topic of this question. Patch has always been ...
A: Unfortunately, Aussies are brilliant, and often they are "one trial learners". He learned to prefer ...
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| aggression | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs, they are sisters, Tink and Jade. Tink was originally my sisters dog but she had to ...
A: These dogs probably should not be in the same home, and your gut feeling about things turning ugly ...
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| dog traning | 4/9/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a list of things to try to make me dog stop barking. thanks
A: Sure. 1. Attend a positive reinforcement training class (www.clickerteachers.net) 2. Read Karen ...
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| scared iggy, more questions | 4/8/2008 |
Q: anne, you helped me with some questions about a month ago when i brought home a rescue italian ...
A: I like your vet's suggestion, and I would use treats that are just delectable. Bones don't make it ...
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| Puppy crying when first out of crate | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 month old miniature schnauzer. I had him for about 2 weeks now. He is being trained to ...
A: That sounds like "excitable" or "submissive" urination. This often happens with socially inept ...
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| scared iggy, more questions | 4/7/2008 |
Q: anne, you helped me with some questions about a month ago when i brought home a rescue italian ...
A: When I first adopted my hound, he was scared to death of men indoors (outdoors, he would go up to ...
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| Newly adopted dog having accidents | 4/7/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 2yr old golden retreiver, 3 days ago. I just found a pile of poo in the basement! We ...
A: Sometimes dogs do have regression in their house-training skills when they are faced with a big ...
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| House training a puppy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have an adorable 4 mo old male chihuahua, I am very consistant at taking him outside to potty. He ...
A: I'm sure that you are thinking of it with the best intentions, and it's good that you would have ...
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| House training a puppy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I have an adorable 4 mo old male chihuahua, I am very consistant at taking him outside to potty. He ...
A: I'm not trying to insult you, and mean this only in the most helpful way, but, frankly, you are not ...
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| jack russell | 4/6/2008 |
Q: me and my wife just got a jack russell from the pet store but before that she had a skin condition ...
A: Pet store dogs are notoriously hard to house-train. If you watched Oprah this week, then perhaps ...
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| Skiddish dog won't walk on leash | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 year old purebred rat terrier. She is the sweetest dog I've ever met. She loves my ...
A: My advice would be to enlist the advice of a good clicker trainer (www.clickerteachers.net). If the ...
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| Puppy Socialisation | 4/5/2008 |
Q: We recently brought home a labrador retriever puppy who's just turned 9 weeks old. He's a bit of a ...
A: At nine weeks, he might simply be in a "fear period". So, he may get more confident on his own ...
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| excessive chewing | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I have a male(not neutered) Maltese Shtz zu mix approx. 10 months old named bosley . He is extremely ...
A: First of all, getting people food has nothing to do with this. My dogs get people food all the ...
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| boxer behaving badly | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a boxer, almost a year old who is refuses to go outside without me leaving the door open for ...
A: Unfortunately, dogs hate isolation. Instead of isolating her outdoors, consider crate training her. ...
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| Dog behavior | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have a boxer who I am having trouble with. She's an indoor dog but there are times throughout the ...
A: Sorry, but you may be fighting a losing battle if you think your dog should LIKE to be banished to ...
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| crate training | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My puppy, a schnoodle, will be 6 onths old 4/18. She sleeps in her crate at night and while we are ...
A: Have you ever scolded her for "mistakes"? That makes some pups unwilling to poop in front of the ...
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| Getting my house trained dog to "go" when and where I want him to | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a very smart, 19 month old German Shepherd Black Lab X. He is a neutered ...
A: First, I like the idea of you taking him on the leash outdoors (why on earth would you want a dog ...
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| digging dog | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old shih tzu. He is digging in our back yard. Our 4 year old shih tzu never did ...
A: Dogs that dig usually keep it up. However, you can try this - create a "digging pit" for your dog, ...
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| 1 yr old mixed breed | 4/1/2008 |
Q: We have a 1 yr old mixed breed she has been with us since 7 wks. As a puppy we were able to leave ...
A: It is far safer to crate train her, than to put her in any kind of choke collar - she could choke to ...
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| 1 yr old mixed breed | 4/1/2008 |
Q: We have a 1 yr old mixed breed she has been with us since 7 wks. As a puppy we were able to leave ...
A: Dogs are NOT sneaky, they're just dogs. As such, they are opportunistic - it's what helped them to ...
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| sneaky dog | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My dog is is a 1 year old mixed breed. When I or any of my family members are at home with her she ...
A: It sounds as though you have an anxious dog with some separation anxiety. Please read "I'll Be Home ...
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| Huskie possessed at the Beach | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Our Huskie is a rescue dog. We've had heard two months. Around our survey, she walks perfectly ...
A: Two months isn't a long time for a newly rescued dog to build confidence in you and her new home, so ...
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| Dog circling problem | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old Alaskan Malamute bitch and she has started walking or running around in ...
A: This is really something for your vet to solve, and I'm a bit surprised that you haven't gone that ...
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| my dog is not toilet train! | 3/25/2008 |
Q: someone just gave me a 2 year old golden retriever 2 weeks ago.and the owner said that it is toilet ...
A: First of all, it's pretty ridiculous to have a healthy adult Golden Retriever pee'ing and pooping ...
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| separation anxiety? | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old lab mix who was rescued from living in the woods at 6 weeks old. My boyfriend ...
A: Don't discipline him, contain him! Unfortunately, he is NOT out of the teething stage - well, he is ...
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| 2 year old female grawls at my daughter | 3/24/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 2 year old female ori pei. She seems to be a little shy. My 3-1/2 year old daughter ...
A: Any reputable breeder would take a dog back that you could no longer care for, so I suspect that you ...
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| Sleeping in the bed | 3/24/2008 |
Q: We just got Emmie, a 2-month old puggle, last week. She is already the apple of my eye. I am ...
A: Here are some crate training links for you. http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/1crate.php If the ...
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| Why has my 11 month old Shih Tzu started urinating/defacating inside? | 3/24/2008 |
Q: My 11 month old female Shih Tzu has been house trained since about 3-4 months of age. She ...
A: Since you seem so new to the housebreaking issues, I'm wondering why you have an intact female at ...
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| refuses to go home | 3/23/2008 |
Q: We adopted an 8 month old lab mix not quite two weeks ago and things are going quite well. But we ...
A: There are several possibilities that I can readily think of. First, she is right at the age where ...
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| Household fights | 3/22/2008 |
Q: So heres the story. I have a 7 year old male westie that I've had since he was a puppy. I also have ...
A: It sounds as though the Jack Russell has reached the age of social maturity and is interested in ...
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| Crating | 3/20/2008 |
Q: My husband and I own a 1 yr old JRT Pug X. We have recently had to start crating her while we are ...
A: Sure there is - but you pretty much answered your own question as to why she hates it - she hates ...
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| Sleeping in the bed | 3/20/2008 |
Q: We just got Emmie, a 2-month old puggle, last week. She is already the apple of my eye. I am ...
A: I'm going out on the trainer limb here, and not going to tell you it's a big mistake when your dog ...
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| Dog peeing on the couch | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Cavachon (XCavalier and Bischon Frise) He was very hard to toilet train, I ...
A: Here's a good resource for you: "I'll Be Home Soon - Preventing and Treating Separation Anxiety" by ...
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| House Training | 3/20/2008 |
Q: Help! What am I doing wrong. We just adopted a 9 month old malti-poo who came from a wonderful home ...
A: Your new "designer dog" probably came from an Internet puppy mill or backyard breeder originally. ...
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| Dog peeing on the couch | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Cavachon (XCavalier and Bischon Frise) He was very hard to toilet train, I ...
A: I am not trying to offend you, but you made a classic mistake - you bought a "designer dog", ...
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| dachshunds | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my two yr. old male mini dachshund is the most gentle dog we have ever had, however when my ...
A: First of all, assume that nothing is "unprovoked" when it comes to dog bites. It might seem ...
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| Housebroken/bell/crate trained dog having accidents. | 3/19/2008 |
Q: Our 7 year old Maltese (Molly)has been having accidents in the house several times a week. She has ...
A: Michelle. What you are experiencing is not that rare. Dogs often have regression in their ...
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| scared iggy, part 2 | 3/18/2008 |
Q: by the way, he is not responding to any praise, treats or toys of any kind so i don't know reward ...
A: Well, don't even think about discipline at this point. You want him to think he has nothing to fear ...
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| scared iggy | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i recently adopted a 3-year old italian greyhound. though the rescue where i adopted him had been ...
A: First of all, pat on the back to you for taking on a special needs dog like this! Don't expect too ...
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| pitbull mix with german shepred | 3/18/2008 |
Q: she stay eating out the trash can eat jewel up swallow plastic,newspaper,swallow jewel too always ...
A: If your dog gets in to things she shouldn't, then teach her to stay in a crate when you can't watch ...
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| ugh! all that barking | 3/18/2008 |
Q: ) and i am sure i brought all this on as a little pup we have had him since he was 6 weeks and i ...
A: What you are probably seeing is "demand barking" or barking for attention. In general, dogs ...
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| dog in own bed | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr. old daschund who has took over our bed. I want her in her own bed .Any easy tips?
A: It's easy to teach your dog that you don't want to share your sleeping quarters, but don't take her ...
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