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Dog Training/Questions Answered by Expert Henry Ruhwiedel, BS B/M, CPBE, APDT
| Subject | Date Asked |
| puppy house training | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I got a 10 week old schnug puppy 6 days ago and am trying to train him to go to the bathroom ... A: This question has been answered on this site dozens of times. Potty training centeres around food. A ... | |
| Leaving Puupy to go to Work | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old puppy at home who gets left at home with my cat for about 9 ours tops a day. I ... A: Separation anxiety is a common issue. It can be addressed in tow ways. First, self confidence ... | |
| Walking on leash | 6/28/2010 |
| Q: my brother in laws dog wont go on the leash, my mother in laws Miniture schnauzer had puppies in ... A: You didn't mention any obedience training. Training should start as soon as the dog has cognitive ... | |
| My Dogs | 6/27/2010 |
| Q: I have two Staffies, Max and Tilly, They get on great and have been together since they were 8 weeks ... A: It basically sounds as the dogs have not had basic obedience training and are deciding on their own ... | |
| English Mastiff Training | 6/26/2010 |
| Q: I am picking up an 8 week old male English Mastiff puppy in a few weeks. I have read a book on the ... A: Excellent. The training area should be big enough you can take and slow walk, normal walk and fast ... | |
| English Mastiff Training | 6/25/2010 |
| Q: I am picking up an 8 week old male English Mastiff puppy in a few weeks. I have read a book on the ... A: Your living quarters are more appropriate for a Chihuahua than a Mastiff. Where will you put him ... | |
| Skid- ish dog | 6/24/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1year old Valley Bulldog (english bulldog/boxer mix) named Coco. She was adopted at the ... A: Your description sounds as though the dog has been abused prior to your getting it. I would begin a ... | |
| nervous yorkie | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: my yorkshire terrier has been nervous for pretty much his whole life. he was fixed when he was a ... A: After 12 yeasrs the dog has ingrained seperation anxiety, and without leadership ... | |
| walking a puppy bull arab | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: I have tried food and his toys but still wont walk. what tips would u suggest because he has so much ... A: Regular obedience training (reward/no reward) should work. Training the dog to heel (walk with you) ... | |
| Puppy with anxiety | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: Ruhwiedel, I have a pup that is about 10 months now. I have the same issue as ... A: Drugs don't cure problems, they mask them. It may be easier for your neighbors for your dog to be ... | |
| Retraining my 8 month old pit mix | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: My question is can my 8 month old pit mix be retrained? He is a unneutered male, I haven't had the ... A: The new owners need to start with basic obedience training so the dog learns to respond to them. ... | |
| basement stairs | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old lab. I got him when my lab/shepherd was about 6, He passed away at the age of 14. ... A: training involves reward not force. While we don't know at this point WHY the dog doesn't want to go ... | |
| puppy and older dog | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: i have a 8 year old xbreed that can be quite aggressive and barks constantly at anything that enters ... A: I would say the dogs lack social manners. You did not mention if they had any obedience training. ... | |
| Wee Wee Pad for Older Dog | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: Is it possible to teach an older day (7 years old) to learn to go potty on the wee wee pad? I am ... A: You'll need to potty train the dog as you would for outside. Depending on how the dog goes potty ... | |
| introducing a runner | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a mix German shepherd 4 month old huge puppy who i am trying to introduce a runner in the ... A: What are you trying to do on the runner? We use the thick rubber runners for training obedience and ... | |
| Suspicious/protective, barking puppy. | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a seven month old female Shetland Sheepdog pup. She was spayed last month, is incredibly ... A: This is a herding breed and protective of its herd - you and the family. She feels anyone else is an ... | |
| How to break bad behavior | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: My son bought a Great Dane puppy (Tessie) about two months ago. She is almost five months old. ... A: First, many professional trainers feel Cesar Milan often has bad advice and the show is edited for ... | |
| Not so cute habits | 6/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old Puggle, that I've had since she was around 8 weeks old. I am having a ... A: Your smart hyper active dog needs training and significant level of physical and mental stimulation. ... | |
| Leaving dog alone | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old female spayed Border Collie mix. Last week, my older dog passed away, and she is ... A: You need to become the dogs BFF, spend more time with the dog in play and just proximity. Consider ... | |
| Leaving dog alone | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: I have a 3 yr old female spayed Border Collie mix. Last week, my older dog passed away, and she is ... A: The dog needs a new companion. It is accustomed tothe dog/dog relationship that provided mental and ... | |
| boxers | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: if I am going to get 2 boxers, is it better to get them from the same litter or not? Or, is it ... A: There is no clear answer to that. If the litter mates get along well, good, but often they do not ... | |
| Housebreaking Issues... | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female terrier mix named Lily. She has not been spayed or obedience trained ... A: Puppies generally get fed twice per day, in the Am and then late afternoon/early evening. A potty ... | |
| Puppy nipping | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: We have just purchased an 8 week old mini foxie x JR, she is a very excitable puppy, and a bundle of ... A: First, it is normal for hate puppy to do this. For several reasons, teething, learning doggy ... | |
| Housebreaking Issues... | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 month old female terrier mix named Lily. She has not been spayed or obedience trained ... A: You don't have a potty training issue, you have an untrained dog issue. The dog should have been ... | |
| Adult Dog Defecating In Crate | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old female staffy who for the past week, has be deficating in her crate each night. ... A: Dogs can feel displaced when a baby arrives. It sees that the baby is receiving a lot of attention ... | |
| soiling | 5/24/2010 |
| Q: We have two dogs a 4year old male lab/collie cross and a 3 year old female miniature fox terrier ... A: Its not a toilet training problem, its a behavior problem. Get two crates and place them side by ... | |
| shy/scared 5 month old | 5/23/2010 |
| Q: i just adopted a shepard mix 5 month old puppy. he has been living outside in a backyard with no ... A: By 5 months the dog should have completed socialization with its litter mates. Lacking that, you ... | |
| making outside dog not to come into my home | 5/21/2010 |
| Q: i own a thorughly mixed indian stray dog. we have got 3 stray dogs lying outside my home. out of ... A: Keep the door closed. The feral dogs (wild) have not been trained and are just following their ... | |
| training | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: When we first brought our puppy home. (I think he is a pitbull/american bulldog from what the ... A: Your dog has trained you well. You need to enrole in a formal obedience class. Besides the 40 or so ... | |
| housbreaking | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: How long does it take to housbreak a pup? We've had our pup for two months. She's nearly six ... A: some dogs get it in a few days, others a year or more. You can shorten the period bhy effective ... | |
| Dog barking SUDDENLY | 5/20/2010 |
| Q: Our 2 year old Pomeranian/Maltese/Cockapoo Sadie started freaking out barking a few months ago; she ... A: In public the dog sees and scents the other dogs. At home there is no sight or scent to explai to ... | |
| Puppy trys to deflea us | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: We just got a 10 week old American Pitbull. He is a very quick learner. Had him 3 days now, and he ... A: The mouthing/nipping is a dominant sign. You rewarded the behavior when you said OW! Get some lemon ... | |
| Dog barking SUDDENLY | 5/19/2010 |
| Q: Our 2 year old Pomeranian/Maltese/Cockapoo Sadie started freaking out barking a few months ago; she ... A: YOu need to desensitize the dog with direct encounter with other people and animals [dogs]. Your dog ... | |
| hi | 5/18/2010 |
| Q: my puppy needs to be trained because he is a pooper monster! always pooping inside if im home but ... A: You need to begin formal obedience training and socialization. Also potty training consists of first ... | |
| Older Beagle Peeing in the House | 5/17/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 year old, very heathy beagle, that has been house trained for a long time. She has a ... A: THis is old enough that the dog could have early symptoms of bladder or kidney issues. The change in ... | |
| dog barking | 5/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 year old neutered male American Eskimo named Frosty. I currently live in an apartment ... A: What is the trigger to start the barking? Is it asking for attention, guarding, just a barky dog? ... | |
| retrieving | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: I have about a 2 yr old female Papillion. She will retrieve things in the house but not outside. ... A: First you teach the dog to come to you, various common obedience training steps do this. ... | |
| Crating Two Dogs | 5/14/2010 |
| Q: We currently have one dog about 1.5 years old. He is crated during the day while we are at work ... A: If the dogs get along well, put the crates near each other. First, I would provide enough chew toys ... | |
| beagle fighting | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: we have 4 beagles who live in house with dog door, have around 1/2 acre electric fenced yard and are ... A: parent dogs and cats often spurn their off spring when the pups/kitties grow up and become rivals. ... | |
| bladder issues in rescue pups | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: We have had two rescued sibling collie-shepherd mix puppies for 3 1/2 months now that are now 5 1/2 ... A: Potty training routines begin with a first AM, then every two hours, then just before bed time,plus ... | |
| Dog on a property | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 10 yr old poodle cross terrier female dog who loves wandering. We are soon going to be ... A: Obedience training teaches the dog to come when called. You can also perimmiter walk, training the ... | |
| puppy training | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: We have a male rottweiler puppy.He is 67 days old.The problem is that he is always trying to bite us ... A: First, stop beating the dog. That only creats fear and causes the dog to want to bite more. Second, ... | |
| Strange Beagle Behavior | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: My female beagle will be 5 years old next month. I have had her since she was a puppy ... she is ... A: I currently have 7 Beagles. You are correct, if the dog senses that you harbor fear of your husband, ... | |
| annoying barking dogs | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: I have 2 puppys, 1yr collie cross and 4 mnth border collie. there really good dog for there age. I'm ... A: You need to obedience train the dogs. Part of that is socialization so the dog becomes accustomed to ... | |
| invisible fence | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I have a Labrador husky breed that tries to escape the back yard if I leave him out there alone for ... A: most inivisible fences are ot meant to be run outside of a grassy area. You can use a small diameter ... | |
| Destructive Behavior | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: I have a 5 yr old female min pin. We keep her in a crate during the day while my husband and I are ... A: The dog needs positive mental and physical exercise. The dog is bored and looking for something to ... | |
| Behavior Issues | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I have a four year old yorkie, He is a great dog and is potty trained and knows basic commands. He ... A: YOur dog needs basic obedience and specific training. The latest issue of ADPT Chronicle has a good ... | |
| Dog running away | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a dog who runs away whenever givin the chance and she seems to think its all very funny. She ... A: You didn't mention what if any training the dog has had. Standard obedience training includes ... | |
| Submissive urination | 5/5/2010 |
| Q: I picked up my dog (husky, lab mix) from a animal shelter roughly 6 months ago. His age is unknown ... A: Likely the dog was abused. Potty training includes not just taking hte dog to a location, but ... | |
| English Mastiff | 5/3/2010 |
| Q: We have a 2 1/2yr old English Mastiff. We got him when he was 1 1/2. We haven't been real diligent ... A: As you have discovered, when you don't train a dog, it makes its own rules. You'll have to trainthe ... | |
| 7 week old rottweiler | 5/1/2010 |
| Q: i bought a female rottweiler 6 weeks old.it has been one week since i brought her home.my questios ... A: Training begins by understanding whatthe dog wants. Thus if you just give treats, attention, it ... | |
| 7 week old rottweiler | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: i bought a female rottweiler 6 weeks old.it has been one week since i brought her home.my questios ... A: Obedience and socialization should start immediately. Females can be alpha dogs, often more than ... | |
| Indoor Dog: Inside mats for potty or outside for potty? | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a 15 week old pug cross puppy. We have had him join our family when he was 14 weeks. He ... A: I can relate to cold weather in northern Alberta haveing been to Calgary, Red Deer, Edmonton, Grand ... | |
| Dog barking when getting out of car or leaving house | 4/29/2010 |
| Q: We adopted a 4 year old female 5 pound Pomeranian in November. We had her spayed shortly after. ... A: Sounds like separation anxiety. I would stop taking the dog with the kids to school. The stress is ... | |
| New dog | 4/27/2010 |
| Q: We got a new dog about a month ago. She is about a year old, and he haven't had many problems, but ... A: There are puzzle toys more comcplex than a Kong ball. Use a dog cookie vs peanut butter so it ... | |
| Crate Training | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: How do I train my 15 week old Newfoundland puppy not to pee in her kennel. We take her out often, ... A: At 15 weeks the dog still needs potty trips about every 2 hours. A normal reoutine is first Am, ... | |
| New dog | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We got a new dog about a month ago. She is about a year old, and he haven't had many problems, but ... A: The dog is bored and needs something to do. first, get the treats and other stuff put away. Second, ... | |
| Crate training problem | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We're crate training our 2nd pup. I've started to notic that when she has a accident she now walks ... A: The longer you wait, the more trained it is to go in the crate. That makes it harder to untrain the ... | |
| Agility! | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if its possible to teach 4 and 5 year old terriers to do agility?....I know both ... A: Any dog can learn and compete in agility. There are several sources of pre made equipment and you ... | |
| Crate training problem | 4/26/2010 |
| Q: We're crate training our 2nd pup. I've started to notic that when she has a accident she now walks ... A: Likely the pup needs more opportunities to go outside. Potty training usually starts with a rewarded ... | |
| dog aggression | 4/23/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 year old beagle (fixed male), a 4 year old Jack Russell (fixed male) and a German ... A: As can happen, yo have two alpha dogs and one non alpha dog. Get soe lemon juice, the little plastic ... | |
| Springer Pup is scared of me! | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: We have two Springer pups aged 4 months, when i approach one of them she cowers, pees and appears ... A: Some dogs fear men, others women (less so). You need to ignore the scared dog and let it work its ... | |
| poop in the house | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: i have a 1 year old toy fox terrier. when i left for afghanistan in october, she was fully house ... A: You need to ask your husband what he did for potty with the dog while you were away. I would not be ... | |
| Sudden unexplained behaviour change | 4/22/2010 |
| Q: I am seeking out help from you on behalf of both my family and myself. Let me give a brief synopsis ... A: I think the clue lies with the opening statement that the dog was a bit standoffish before. This may ... | |
| Border collie help | 4/20/2010 |
| Q: We have a 16 week old border collie. shes of course and very smart little girl but were having ... A: Smart little pups need a lot of mental and physical exercise. Generally they need 2-3 times the ... | |
| air bud | 4/19/2010 |
| Q: My question is a little bit outside of your expertise, but I'm sure you can answer this one. The ... A: You'll find most of the info at this web site. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118570/ Zack was the ... | |
| house training an older dog | 4/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently adopted a female bassett hound from a family member. She has not been spayed and she is ... A: If the dog had normally gone outside, a regular routine to potty trainthe dog should work. There ... | |
| potty training | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a 20 month old female Japanese chin. We cannot potty train her. She goes outside about 6 ... A: If the dog is noisy while in the crate, put a blanket over it to make it darker to induce the dog to ... | |
| Bishon Fris - Cold Weather Potty Training | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a 10 mo old Bichon Fris female. We are now aware of all the issues with Bichons. We live in ... A: Have you followed a regular training plan? Potty first in the Am, then every 2 hrs, then at bed ... | |
| My Lhasa apso pup pees and poops in crate | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Lhasa Apso and he will not stop peeing and pooping in his crate!! He's only in ... A: Have you followed a regular training plan? Potty first in the Am, then every 2 hrs, then at bed ... | |
| Transitioning from Puppy Pads to Outside | 4/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a 1 year old chihuahua who is absolutely PERFECT in going to his puppy pads EVERY time he has ... A: The dog doesn't understand why it has to go outside after being trained to go inside. You need to ... | |
| Interaction | 4/11/2010 |
| Q: My name is Shireen and my husband and I just got a new puppy. My older dog is 6 years old and she's ... A: Outside is a huge chocolate cake, You take a nice big piece of chocolate cake inside. Suddenly you ... | |
| MY DOG IS AGRESSIVE ! | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: please help me i tried everything my yorkie is 3 years old and bigger than usual yorkie. he is very ... A: At age 3, the dog is now hard wired to be the boss and is demonstrating it. Starting at age 5 ... | |
| Scared Red-nosed Pitbull | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: we recently adopted a red nosed pit bull from an animal shelter who is roughly 7-8 months old. she ... A: Your dog needs a lot of individual work, 2-3 hours per day in training, socialization and confidence ... | |
| Aggressive cavalier king charles | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have a cavalier king charles named Oliver. He is 10 months old. We bought him ... A: Oliver has learned he can be the leader and tell others what to do. You need to be the leader and ... | |
| Possessive Agressive | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: Our adult lab/jack russell mix has recently become possessive of certain objects. She is very mild ... A: Labs are retreivers, therefore, the hot button is somehting it can hold in its mouth as that is what ... | |
| toilet training | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: 1) that a medical issue please hello i got my dog 3 weeks ago from someone who dont want her ... A: I am not a veteranarian, but the symptoms you describe are serious. A dog that does not eat may have ... | |
| Can't toilet train 1 yr old Chiwawa | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: about 3 weeks ago, i adopted a 1 yr old Chiwawa. He came from a very bad environment, caged up all ... A: The dog has never learned how to be a dog. It is lacking in social skills and never learned normal ... | |
| watch dog!!! | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: hai sir, im from india and i own a german shepard(around 7 months old). we wanted a dog wich is ... A: Most dogs are naturally protective. This derives from their desire to protect the leader (owners) ... | |
| Remote Shock Collar | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: I have been looking around for a relatively cheap remote dog shock collar to help train my golden ... A: A safe and effective remote collar for field training runs about $200. The cheap ones lack range and ... | |
| Behavior and crating | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I have been crate training since I got him 2 months ago. He is 6 months now. Breeder was already ... A: I never suggest using pee pads as it allows the dog to go in side and can lead to the dog not ... | |
| Lab getting on counter | 3/19/2010 |
| Q: My dog is a lab and she is 15 months old. She continues to get up on the counters when we are not ... A: cover the counter with metal dog dishes or other stuff that will fall but not make a mess, and make ... | |
| Re-training Potty Trained Dog | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I have a 16-month-old, female, neutered Schnoodle. She was doing well at letting us know when she ... A: Behavioral changes are often caused by changes in environment. Why is the dog reluctant to go ... | |
| run away dog | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: My dog is about 3 years old. We got her from the shelter and she was neutered about a year ago. I ... A: Pet stores in my opion do a piss poor job of training. The local store $99 course doesn't teach much ... | |
| House trained dog is having accidents | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have an almost 5 year old shih tzu that is house trained. Well she goes either outside or on ... A: A change in behavior may be difficult to trace to an origin. I have never recommended the use of ... | |
| Hyper Pitt | 3/7/2010 |
| Q: I am at a lost on my next step. I have the most hansom pitt and He is a giant Pitt but at the same ... A: The solution is fairly simple. YOu've done part of the obedience tgraining, but you need about 2/3 ... | |
| Obediance/house training | 3/3/2010 |
| Q: Where should I begin! Our family has a 7 month old English Bulldog Female and we are just about at ... A: Your are in a mess. There is no consistancy to your reactions and training. Consistancy is the ... | |
| dog who "mouths' and "paws" | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I have a 12 month old Newfoundland that we have had since 8 weeks of age. She has been through ... A: First, this is an active dog and needs a lot of physical and mental exercise. Second, being a water ... | |
| re-training a re-homed pup | 2/22/2010 |
| Q: I just got a puppy from a couple who needed to re-home him. He's a 7-m.-o puggle (pug/beagle). The ... A: Pad training is useful in NYC or other places where it is difficult to walk the dog without soiling ... | |
| Potty training on leash | 2/21/2010 |
| Q: I recently rescued a 9 month old chow/golden retriever mix two days ago from an animal shelter. She ... A: I would be concerned that the intestinal tract isn't working properly. I wouold first get a vet to ... | |
| snapping at air and pawing | 2/19/2010 |
| Q: we got a 7 month old male Dobe about a month ago,and have been working with him,very food ... A: Your dog is not convinced you are the leader and thinks he is. The pawing is getting you to react to ... | |
| Jumping dog on door | 2/18/2010 |
| Q: We have a 7 month old puppy. We adopted her from a rescue shelter and was told she was lab/border ... A: OK, my response stands. The dog needs training, and follow the blockade process. Train the dog. You ... | |
| Jumping dog on door | 2/16/2010 |
| Q: We have a 7 month old puppy. We adopted her from a rescue shelter and was told she was lab/border ... A: I am confused. You say she sits adn waits when on the porch but you say she runs and hits the screen ... | |
| stop my germanshepherd puppy biting | 2/15/2010 |
| Q: my german shepherd puppy is now 13 weeks old but he is biting and nipping us all to death . my ... A: You'll find I've answered this a lot in past questions. First, the dog is still tething, and needs ... | |
| my pit bull is scared | 2/13/2010 |
| Q: I have year and a half old pit bull i got him as a puppy and i used to take him everywhere with me ... A: First, you need to find a trainer that can watch the dog when it reacts badly to help identify the ... | |
| become a dog trainer for special need people | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: Can you please recommend to me a school where I can learn how to become a trainer for dogs that lead ... A: There are a multitude of organizations that register helper dogs and trainers. Here are just three. ... | |
| Scooby is scared of men | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I adopted an 8mo old min pin a week ago. He is very sweet and pretty well behaved for a puppy except ... A: This breed of terrier is often a one person dog. My brother-in-law has one and the dog has the same ... | |
| howling | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I've owned my dog for 8 years and have never heard a howl come out of his mouth, he is well trained, ... A: your dog is lonely. In a word he is pining for lost loves. He doesn't have the ability to understand ... | |
| a bad dog | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: my mom, my 4 year old sister, and i have two rat terriers named rocco and marty. they are both males ... A: This serious of an issue requires an on site dog trainer/behaviorist. Someone that can work directly ... | |
| Dog Pooping | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: My 2 year old female black lab/german shepard is suddenly pooping in the house. We moved about 10 ... A: Homesick is our term for anxiety of leaving a familiar area to live in an unfamiliar area. Your ... | |
| puppy trainingon walks | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: hey i got a wee husky pup about 2 weeks ago!!she is 10weeks old at the min, she is getting on well ... A: The dog is training you. You need to follow two basic programs, no means no, and nothing in life is ... | |
| Puppy Training | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have a beautiful AKC Golden Retriever puppy that we received for Christmas He was born on Oct ... A: you are rewarding bad behavior. The dog gets nothing when it misbehaves. You are giving it ... | |
| boxer puppy legs | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: My boxer puppy is 8 weeks old. Perfectly healthy but I am concerned about his feet. His front legs ... A: Dogs have in early development cartiladge that later becomes bone. I am not expert in this breede to ... | |
| Dog Training | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a 7 month old English Mastiff that I'm having problems training. She seems to be a little ... A: You have two questions here. A, your mastiff needs obedience training. The Mastiff is also a ... | |
| Dog Training | 1/10/2010 |
| Q: I was given a 10 month old German Sheppard/Rottweiler mix dog that was raised in a city. I live in a ... A: You didn't mention if the dog has had obedience training. Start with that. Then develop a daily ... | |
| agresive behaviour to other animals | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: eight year old Australian terrier cross with fox terrier. Our dog has all ways been very protective ... A: Your dog is in command, not you. Your dog needs to go to obedience school and also socialization ... | |
| inpossible Irish terrier | 1/2/2010 |
| Q: I have a nine month old Irish terrier that I love with all my heart but she is very spiteful.Frist ... A: Your dog needs obedience training. The dog is clearly leading/controlling you. Second, the crateis ... | |
| diet | 12/28/2009 |
| Q: good afternoon, i hope that u can advise meon a query that i have about my 12 year old staffordshire ... A: There are senior foods in most brands for older dogs. Select one that has a formula similar to what ... | |
| soft mouth training for a 14 month Rottie-Shepard cross | 12/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 14 month Rottie x Shepard, weighing about 110 lbs that we adopted at 5 months from a local ... A: Lemon juice. Or other bitter tasting liquid the dog does not like. Get th elittle plastic lemon ... | |
| New fear in 7 month old female lab | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a young lab, recently spayed, and she has completed puppy class, Obedience Levels 1 and 2, ... A: Normally when something of this sort (baby gate, vacuum, broom etc) happens, the dog immediately ... | |
| walking a four-month-old golden puppy | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: We have a four-month-old golden retriever with tons of energy and a love for the outdoors. We walk ... A: At 4 months of age he should begin obedience classes. The dog has not learned to view you as leader, ... | |
| agression | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I am so totally at wits end that I don't really know what to do. For many years my husband and I ... A: biting: Put lemon juice liberally on your hands or other objects the dog bites, then get the dog ... | |
| Kennel training older Pomeranian | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a Pomeranian that is about 4 years old. She is very sweet. She does exibit some ... A: Small breeds often have a higher anxiety level than large breed dogs. I think yo are correct inthat ... | |
| How can I tell if my dog's panting is bad? | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: About two months ago, I adopted a nearly 3 year old Coton De Tulear. Very late at night, he'll ... A: I would not be concerned with the panting. But it seems he wants a play companion, another of his ... | |
| housetraining a dog as a busy person? | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm a teen that is about to get a pup (miniature schnauzer). And this is my first dog, because my ... A: There is no one right answer to your questions. Its all related to situation and circumstance. ... | |
| agression | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: I am so totally at wits end that I don't really know what to do. For many years my husband and I ... A: If I understand correctly, the pack was all labs and now you are introducing a new breed (mixed). ... | |
| HELP with my 2yr old huskies | 12/4/2009 |
| Q: okay i have 2 huskies i rescued as a kid in school i didnt have time my dad kinda trained them but ... A: You can find breed specific books at the large book stores, B&N, Boarders, Amazon, or 4pawsu.com. ... | |
| going potty by himself | 12/3/2009 |
| Q: we have a 9 month male neutered border collie mix from a humane society shelter. He always wants ... A: At the end you mention separation anxiety. The dog is wanting to feel safe and secure when it goes ... | |
| HELP with my 2yr old huskies | 12/2/2009 |
| Q: okay i have 2 huskies i rescued as a kid in school i didnt have time my dad kinda trained them but ... A: You have outdoor dogs that inately are very active (run for hours) and not really house dogs. ... | |
| Shar Pei Behavior Changes - More Scared | 12/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 year old male Shar Pei. We have noticed over the last few months that he has grown ... A: Your added comments shed new light on the issues. I would get with a professional trainer and do the ... | |
| Shar Pei Behavior Changes - More Scared | 11/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 1/2 year old male Shar Pei. We have noticed over the last few months that he has grown ... A: You describe a changein personality with a change in living circumstances, the death of the brother ... | |
| My English Bulldog Pup is Regressing in his Housetraining | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male Bulldog. He has been doing great with housetraing. I crate trained him for ... A: My actual concern is the condensation. Normally that only happens when the air cools and the vapor ... | |
| Training a puppy to walk on a leash | 11/23/2009 |
| Q: We have two Bernese Mountain Dog puppies born in Mid August 2009. Same father, different mothers. ... A: We explain this in our dog training book and DVD. Its called passive agressive. Basically the male ... | |
| german sheppard rescue | 11/22/2009 |
| Q: I have just bought a new home on 18 acres with a 2 1/2 acre lake. I have a 5 year old and being new ... A: We have a book and DVD for at home training. I would be cautious to have the dog with the child ... | |
| FIGHTING BOXERS | 11/21/2009 |
| Q: I ADOPTED A NEW BOXER THE OTHER DAY. I ALREADY HAD A GIRL AT HOME BUT WHEN MY NEW ONE STARTS TO PLAY ... A: There are lots of causes for this behavior. Neutered vs not, age difference, territory/affection ... | |
| crate training | 11/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a few questions about crate training. I have a 13 week old puppy (Wheaten Terrier) that I am ... A: Let the dog out and leave the crate door open. The crate is not a place for the dog to live, its ... | |
| My English Bulldog Pup is Regressing in his Housetraining | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male Bulldog. He has been doing great with housetraing. I crate trained him for ... A: If it is cold enough for condensation, it is likely too cold for the dog. This aggitates the dog as ... | |
| My English Bulldog Pup is Regressing in his Housetraining | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old male Bulldog. He has been doing great with housetraing. I crate trained him for ... A: While you were happy after 6 weeks, the dog was not fully trained and the change routine set him ... | |
| king charles cav spaniel | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: 2 y/o neut.male. He is kennel trained. I reward him when he comes in from peeing outside. He will ... A: The treat needs to be given where and when the dog goes outside. A treat inside is way too late from ... | |
| Grass | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a dog last year from the humane society. He is a 4 year old American Bulldog, and he is ... A: Carry along a scooper, plastic bag and glove. Next, try one of the plastic grass items from a pet ... | |
| HOW TO TRAIN MY 8MONTHS OLD FEMALE LAB | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 months old Black Labrador Retriever female I was unable to train her at her early age But ... A: There are lots of good books and videos on 4pawsu.com for dog training. Our book has a DVD and ... | |
| potty training | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a boston terrier that will be 2 in December. She is still having trouble communicating to me ... A: It sounds as the dog is not really potty trained. The dog is tethered as an outside dog on a chain, ... | |
| HELP PLEASE | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: I just rescued an Akita and he is currently at a dog trainers home... She is going to attempt to ... A: I think my best suggestion is to find an Akita rescue group. You can modify the behavior but it ... | |
| OK to put dog and cat in crate? | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a 3 year old Coton De Tulear. He's extremely friendly; I've never seen him bite or ... A: I would never put a dog and cat in the same crate. The cat has no way to escape or defend itself ... | |
| house-trained becoming un-house-trained | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: My dalmatian was well house-trained till he was 6.5 months old. He sleeps with me on my bed. But . ... A: The first error was having the dog sleep with you in the bed. That taught him that he is equal and ... | |
| House training | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. I just adopted a bichon/shihtzu from the animal shelter about 3 weeks ... A: Your assumptions are a little off the mark about the dog and what it knows. It lacks formal ... | |
| dogs attacking neighbors dog | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: How can we get our german shepard to stop attacking other male dogs? and if they do attack, what can ... A: You have not provided me with much information. When does the dog attack? Is it protecting you or ... | |
| JR Terrier Housebreaking problems | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a 1 year old JR from a young girl who let her pee and poop anywhere for the first year. I ... A: You need to begin a regular potty training routine. Take the dog out first in the AM, then food, ... | |
| Puppy Mill Rescue dog (Housebreaking) | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I adopted an adult(1-2yrs old) dog from a local animal shelter. The shelter receive several dogs ... A: Providing she does not have any medical problems related to thii, you have done the right things to ... | |
| BEAGLE POOPING PROBLEM | 10/15/2009 |
| Q: MY BEAGLE IS ABOUT 5YRS OLD AND HAS HAD A TRAUMATIC LIFE UNTIL WE ADOPTED HER 2YRS AGO. mOST ... A: I would suggest a vet visit. Total lack of control is usually a medical problem. Your note does not ... | |
| new puppy | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: i have a 13 week old german shepherd puppy. between my daughter and i, the puppy goes out between 7 ... A: Potty training is the most often asked question. There are only a few key components. Starting as a ... | |
| Any advices? | 10/8/2009 |
| Q: It's very hard to walk my one year old golden retriever. She is very disobedient. She tries to eat ... A: Your dog is training you. You need to train teh dog. Sign up for an obedience training program and ... | |
| Doxle with submissive urination | 10/4/2009 |
| Q: I rescued my Dachshund/Beagle "Twitch" a year ago. He loves, obeys, and respects me, and has never ... A: So to be slow getting back to you, I am on vacation in DC all this week. Your Dashound is ... | |
| Dog Aggression | 10/2/2009 |
| Q: We have five dogs, one which we just got almost a month ago. The youngest out of the other four (who ... A: I'm a little slow getting back to you as I am in DC on vacation. Unneuterd dogs generally cause ... | |
| Dog growling/fear aggression | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My dog Doc, really is a very good and obbident. Its my husband and I that got him to growl when we ... A: We call it the law of unintended consequences. Stop doing anything that makes the dog growl. When ... | |
| Dog growling/fear aggression | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: My dog Doc, really is a very good and obbident. Its my husband and I that got him to growl when we ... A: Why did you teach the dog to growl? Playing with a dog to the point that it is fearful is way off ... | |
| my runaway dog | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: I have a 11/2 year old border collie/shepherd and he likes to go to a farm not far from my house. ... A: Why is the dog going to the farm - to fulfill its normal instincts to herd animals? Besides normal ... | |
| Maltipoo litter box problem | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem concerning my 1 yr old Maltipoo. For some reason, he’s attracted to my cat’s ... A: A majority of dogs like cat poop. Many will also eat other dog's and their own as well. Keep teh ... | |
| Leash Training and Training collars | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Cockapoo. I am working on leash training. I keep her on my left and say heal, ... A: Any dog can be trained. First, always say the dog's name first. To get a person's attention we first ... | |
| loner german sheperd | 9/14/2009 |
| Q: ...i have a female german Shepherd, 5 years old and want to have another one, same breed. But, she's ... A: Its often difficult to mix a puppy with an older dog that is "set in its ways." I suggest taking ... | |
| Recent move and lapse in house training | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old dachshund and I recently moved in with my boyfriend, and my dog keeps pooing ... A: Simple mutual affection, fetch with alternating tossers, simple agility items, low jumps, tunnel, ... | |
| Recent move and lapse in house training | 9/10/2009 |
| Q: My 5 year old dachshund and I recently moved in with my boyfriend, and my dog keeps pooing ... A: The dog is exhibiting two issues, stress from the move, and competition for your time/attention ... | |
| Nallah- Black Lab mix | 9/4/2009 |
| Q: I am asking about a dog I adopted from the shelter maybe 6 months ago. She has a strange sort of ... A: The dog is expressing a learned response to danger. By stepping between you and a strange dog she is ... | |
| Housetraining a Formerly Abused Dog | 9/2/2009 |
| Q: In October of 2008, I adopted a two- to three-year-old female Border Collie from a local shelter. At ... A: I would establish a regular schedule if you don't have one now. There is a lot of literature out ... | |
| Human interaction during excercise | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: Henry, I am looking at boarding my dog while I go away for business. I am wondering when looking at ... A: There are kennels that put a boarding dog in the same small crate used for sick animals with near ... | |
| Housetraining a Formerly Abused Dog | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: In October of 2008, I adopted a two- to three-year-old female Border Collie from a local shelter. At ... A: Your care has been excellent to overcome the abuse issues. Your room mate is totally wrong in how to ... | |
| Training Dominance INTO my dog? | 9/1/2009 |
| Q: I am having a bit of a dominance problem in my home since I got a new puppy. I have a female 7 year ... A: Actually the puppy is being puppy like and the older dog is a typical laid back personality dog. If ... | |
| Biting | 8/29/2009 |
| Q: Hope all is well. I have a question regarding my 7 month Siberian husky. Whenever the dog is around ... A: The dog is demanding your attention. Dogs are like two -year old kids. Mommy, mommy, mommy mommy ... | |
| Dog decides to quit walking | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: Last year we adopted a 2 year old Norwegian Elkhound mix. He was a little fearful at first, but now ... A: By letting it be his time, he has learned he is in control and is training you to stop when he ... | |
| Seperation anxiety | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I have a wiemeraner and she is 3, And she has major seperation anxiety. We got her when she was 8 ... A: Dogs get bored. Its not sepration anxiety, its "I need something to do." This breed is very ... | |
| weening my puppy off pee pads | 8/27/2009 |
| Q: I live in San Francisco, in a 3 story home. My Morkie, now has a pretty good grasp of peeing and ... A: Once a behavior has been trained/learned, it is difficult to unteach it. As long as teh pads are ... | |
| Dogs Fighting | 8/22/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 miniature dachshunds(that are spayed), actual blood sisters, from two different litters; ... A: The older dog may have had a seizure. It is fairly common these days for dogs to suffer various ... | |
| Training our animal shelter dog | 8/15/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could recommend a book for training a 2 year old animal shelter lab. He ... A: Y0ou can get a DVD and book about animal behavior and training including all the basic commands, how ... | |
| Housbreaking | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: PLEASE HELP! I have a 3 year old MIN PIN at home for some reason pees inside. he usually pees on ... A: Minpin, actually a terrier, is often harder to train because they are frequently hyper active. Any ... | |
| Difficulty Housetraining | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: My wife and I recently picked up a dog (Wheaten Terrier mix) at the animal shelter. They claimed ... A: This sounds like stress issues. Gods don't forget much once obedience and crate trained. And that ... | |
| spooked collie bitch | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a 7 yr old collie bitch in good health. Lately when walking in our local park she's started ... A: Lets try this. Make sure the Collie is on lead when you go. As soon as you sense a change in her ... | |
| Dog peeing and pooping on rug | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: We have a dog that doesn't like to get her feet wet when it rains and she is peeing and pooping on ... A: A lot of dogs don't want to go out in the rain. So if you know it is going to rain, put hte dogs out ... | |
| Playing or Fighting? | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I need some expert advice on dog behaviors and how to best deal with them... The two dogs in ... A: Sounds normal to me. Young dogs play fight as part of socialization and growing up. The JRT is ... | |
| Yorkie is possesive | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female yorkie. The dog has always been a little agressive. She is leary of ... A: First, sorry to be slow, been sick with a bad bug for a week. Not the H1N1 flu. The dog is ... | |
| Dog Aggression | 7/26/2009 |
| Q: I have three dogs, two male neutered boxer males and one spayed female mix breed. None of my dogs ... A: First, I appologize for being slow to answer, been down for a week with a bad bug. You have a ... | |
| 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: Any breed can have a behavior as you describe. The large breeds are generally more self assured but ... | |
| crate training | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 1/2 month old pug born on May 1/09. During the day when watched she does fine mostly. I ... A: Diet can affect elimination. Cost is not a factor in most cases unless it has a specific food ... | |
| Dog pooping/peeing on porch/deck... | 7/20/2009 |
| Q: I have friends with a 2 year old pitbull (not neutered, trained at home - no changes in environment) ... A: Standard potty training should direct the dog to go where you want him to go. This includes a potty ... | |
| CAGE to NO CAGE potty training | 7/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a jack Russell about 5 years old,she came from someone who used her only to have puppys.she ... A: Unfortunately puppy mill dogs never get to learn potty training or other social skills. Follow a ... | |
| Invisible fence training | 7/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old German short hair and she is continually breaking through my invisible fence, I ... A: Electronic "invisible" fences don't prevent any dog from crossing. There is a training routine to ... | |
| NEED HELP WITH TRAINING | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I WAS JUST GIVEN AN AMERICAN BULLDOG ALMOST 1 YR OLD AND I NEED SOME HELP TRAINING.SHE BARKS NON ... A: I've answered this many times. The dog needs obedience training and nothing for free program. That ... | |
| Dog Training | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: I had a German Shepherd of 15 months old. he has the habit of scratching at the back door or bark ... A: I would not want a large dog going potty in my house. You can "litter box" or paper train the dog, ... | |
| Toilet Training | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: We recently took on a 7 month old Staffy as it was no longer getting on with its sister it lived ... A: Wow, what a handfull to deal with. The Staffordshire terrier is usually a calm happy dog with a ... | |
| chihuahua & huskys oh boy | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 chihuahuas all female not spayed ages 3,2 and 8 ms and we just adopted a spayed female ... A: The tiny dogs just don't like being around the Hunsy which will be very large when grown and likely ... | |
| introducing a new dog to our family dogs | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: We have just adopted a 2-3 year old male pitbull who is very docile and lovable. We already own two ... A: You didn't mention if the dogs are neutered. If not they should be to control their competitive male ... | |
| dog | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: adopted beagle with no formal training has slept in bed with owners for 9 yrs. after one too many ... A: Myu wife is a Beagle nut, I should make her answer this one. We had as many as 7 Beagles at one ... | |
| HELP! Puppy aggression! | 6/27/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old male puppy. He is a Chihuahua Pekingese Pomeranian mix. I got this dog when he ... A: Its very difficult for the puppy to be away from its mother at 1 week old. He has missed the ... | |
| Anxious Dog | 6/26/2009 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old Pit/Shar Pei mix who is just the most loveable dog ever, however, he has extreme ... A: You have a complex mental issue to deal with. You really need a local trainer to observe and handle ... | |
| Crate Training Puppies | 6/25/2009 |
| Q: I have two mutts that we got for free from a family that couldn't feed them. We have been keeping ... A: Most of the time it is better to have one crate per dog. If they are getting along well, you can ... | |
| Blind puppies | 6/22/2009 |
| Q: Recently my wife and I bought 2 miniature daschunds. They are a brother and sister. The female is ... A: Blind dogs can still be clicker trained. I suggest getting a couple good books on the subject and go ... | |
| Seperate but equal? | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: We recently adopted a 4 year old sheltie. In the home already was a 5 year old Shiba Inu mix, she ... A: As long as teh dogs get along there is no issue with having more than one in a crate, large enough ... | |
| Puppy Biting | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: My 4 month old chow bites alot and very hard. He once bit through my jeans and left a scar when he ... A: This is not normal dog behavior. Puppies will chew, for several correct reasons, but biting is ... | |
| growling @ adults | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: Jax is my 15 wk old Staffie. He is good with kids and other dogs, but he growls and barks at ... A: Why are you pulling on the dog's ears and lips? That is what other dogs do and you risk the dog ... | |
| anxiety around some dogs | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr old mixed breed (1/2 beagle, 1/3 golden and some Weimeraner and bull) male dog will bay ... A: I am recommending you obtain a copy of a book, "The Dog that Loved Too Much." A case book on ... | |
| anxiety around some dogs | 6/9/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr old mixed breed (1/2 beagle, 1/3 golden and some Weimeraner and bull) male dog will bay ... A: You need to watch body language to see a change. It can be subtle. You can video record and then ... | |
| anxiety around some dogs | 6/8/2009 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 yr old mixed breed (1/2 beagle, 1/3 golden and some Weimeraner and bull) male dog will bay ... A: I would suggest a desensitization and socialization program. We've had a few customers with ... | |
| My puppy is chewing | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old cocker spaniel, very obidient and learns quickly.But he chews any thing and ... A: Puppies chew. The basic reasons are: teething, stess, boredom, chewing is part of eating and moving ... | |
| nervous peeing/pooping in crate | 6/7/2009 |
| Q: I have a ~5 month old shepherd mix from the local SPCA. I am trying to house train her; I have her ... A: At this age, and being from a shelter, the dog may have stress issues from separation. The key was ... | |
| behavior | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: i bought a new gsd its male and 5 months of age . how can i train him. he has a bad habbit of ... A: Basic obedience training would include getting the respect from the dog so it doesn't pull clothes ... | |
| dog humping | 6/2/2009 |
| Q: My dog is 4yrs old bichon. We got him from a couple a year ago. He is neutered. I have another ... A: Big Paws only says this: Your dog might be showing you a great sign of affection; Your dog might ... | |
| Dogs and kittens | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I'm a fellow expert on this site, except in the Poultry Farming area! My question is about my other ... A: We have 9 dogs and 10 cats sharing space. About half the dogs play with about half the cats, share ... | |
| Martingale Collar | 6/1/2009 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Maltipoo and we are starting our second session of obedience training. He did ... A: A martingale collar is a special type of dog collar that helps a dog stay comfortable while being ... | |
| pooing and urinating on concrete | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: My problem is latley he has been pooing and weeing on the cement out the back he knows he not ... A: You'll need to keep him in the grass till he does his droppings there. WHen he starts to squat on ... | |
| Very hyper dog | 5/26/2009 |
| Q: She is a about 1.5 years, (pit mix) vet checked last weekend, UTD on all vaccines, heartgard, and ... A: Bored mentally. The physical activity is its own response to needing something to do. So lots of ... | |
| new dog in the home | 5/24/2009 |
| Q: We have a male terrier mix who is 9 months old. We recently brought a 4 month female stray into our ... A: The stray has had to fend for itself. So it is not about to share with the male. The stray needs ... | |
| Very hyper dog | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: She is a about 1.5 years, (pit mix) vet checked last weekend, UTD on all vaccines, heartgard, and ... A: Your original dog has been with you and respects you as the leader. The new dog does not. If the pit ... | |
| pooing and urinating on concrete | 5/21/2009 |
| Q: My problem is latley he has been pooing and weeing on the cement out the back he knows he not ... A: There is not enough information here for comment. Where is the dog supposed to go? Has the time of ... | |
| my dogs don't get along. | 5/19/2009 |
| Q: i have a german shepherd that is 5 years old. and i brought home a 5 year old pit bull a few weeks ... A: get rid of the pit bull before it kills or severly injures your shepherd. Regards, Henry Ruhwiedel ... | |
| Housbreaking Problems | 5/14/2009 |
| Q: I have a four month old male Belgian Shepard,he eats 3 meals a day as advised by the vet. During the ... A: Most animals have a fairly fixed time period between ingest and elimination aka regularity. You ... | |
| 4 month old part bulldog | 5/8/2009 |
| Q: We recently adopted a 4 month old part bulldog part mix dog from a local humane society group. She ... A: At four onths old it is still a puppy and still teething. In basic obediencve we teach among other ... | |
| Types of learning | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: im currently learning about different ways to train dogs, for example operant conditioning. I was ... A: First, all animals are born with pre programmed knowldge and knowledge gathering abilities. These ... | |
| Potty Training | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old lab. He has not been neutered or obedience trained. We have had him since he ... A: Have you visited the vet to see if the dog has a medical problem causing this? Dogs get many of the ... | |
| Potty Training | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a 8 month old lab. He has not been neutered or obedience trained. We have had him since he ... A: This has been answered several times by most every expert on here. Take the dog out every 2 hours ... | |
| dog peeing in the house all of a sudden | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year old Pug has recently started lifting his leg and peeing in the house all the time. ... A: So when does he exhibit this behavior? There is generally a trigger that causes a change in ... | |
| dog peeing in the house all of a sudden | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My 4 1/2 year old Pug has recently started lifting his leg and peeing in the house all the time. ... A: I just answered a very similar question. To save you looking itup, I've copied it here. Is the ... | |
| english bulldog discipline | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: We have 2 English bulldog puppies (7wk.s & 8wk.s) The male is the younger and is very aggressive. He ... A: First a physical technique: when the dog mites, push your hand into his mouth and wrap your hand ... | |
| aggression and our puggle | 4/10/2009 |
| Q: We have two dogs, a 5 year old Lhaso Apso, who is very happy and content when people are around. She ... A: First, stop rewarding the dog with chicken for being bad. Bad behavior gets no reward, good behavior ... | |
| Dog problems | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: My dog rusty is a seven year old viszla who has been trianed and nuetured. Lately he has been very ... A: I would have the vet check the dog. At this age there are several medical problems that the dog may ... | |
| Urinates on the floor | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: What do you do when company come to your house and your dog urinates on the floor?How can you stop ... A: Is the dog peeing because it is sumissive or because it is anxious or because it is jealouse? Until ... | |
| yorkie breeding inquiry | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Do you breed yorkies? Are you a registered kennel name with AKC for the yorkshire terrier breed? ... A: Our kennel offers boarding, dog training, professional care-behavior training, grooming and a 5 acre ... | |
| My 13 year old Multopoo and my 12 week Multipoo | 4/1/2009 |
| Q: Please can you help. I just got a sweet multipoo puppy. She is very sweet. But I also have my 13 ... A: Well lets see, a near geriatric dog, being pestered to play by a young pup when all it wanted was ... | |
| Puppy biting | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I adopted a puppy(hound/beagle mix) when he was 9 months old and now is 11 months old. When he is ... A: There are other answers to this posted here. Briefly, this should have been taken care of much ... | |
| which training collar | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: My husband and i have a spayed female mixed breed(chihuahua/pomeranian/corgi), 1 year and 3 months ... A: Before you go any farther, I suggest you visit the site listed here and read what the experts say ... | |
| Buy a 4 month old puppy or wait for a new litter? | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: My name is Ray and I am looking at buying a Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. My parents have a Wheaten ... A: That's more of a personal choice than much else. The older dog is less likely to need as much ... | |
| staff x sharpei puppy | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: my pup is 12 weeks old and will not walk outside on a leash ,digs her heels in and wont move have ... A: Trainers see that a lot. The dog has complete control over the owner and the owner has no control ... | |
| Training an adult dog | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I have an adult dog that I rescued along with his sister. They are Rhodesian ridgeback and black ... A: The male is telling you he is the alpha not you. Not unusual at all. You need to engage in obedience ... | |
| nighttime crying and seperation anxiety | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a 5 month old lab puppy. He sleeps in a kennel in his bedroom and that didn't used ... A: If you check previous responses this is a common question. The dog has no companion and nothing to ... | |
| Housebreaking | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: My puppy is 8 months old. We used to live in a house with a garden, where he was free to urinate ... A: This may seem dumb but how do you expect to potty train the dog when its notbeen neutered nor ... | |
| Beagle Recall | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Some people say that so long as they have been trained to recall reliably then there is no problem ... A: To be sure this is a hot button emotional topic. On one hand are the "never let your dog off the ... | |
| Crate Training - Anxiety | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: We currently rescued a 2 and 1/2 year old spayed female Great Pyrenees. We already have a well ... A: OK, you've done all the things I recommended. Apparently the dog had a severly traumatic event while ... | |
| Crate Training - Anxiety | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: We currently rescued a 2 and 1/2 year old spayed female Great Pyrenees. We already have a well ... A: The dog certainly has a phobia, often it is from experience with small dog pens at the breeder, vet ... | |
| Labradoodle/Housebreaking | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: I recently purchased a medium sized Labradoodle for my mother after our family's Yellow Lab passed ... A: If all you need is housebreaking, then one of you could take the dog to your home and a couple weeks ... | |
| Chewing Problem | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie is 5 months+ old. He developing chewing behaviour that is going out of hand. He keeps ... A: The crate is not punishment and should not be viewed as such. The crate is the dog's den, a place ... | |
| 11 week old Mastiff growling and snapping | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old puppy and been house breaking him for the past week. It's been going fairly ... A: I disagree with your vet, Breeders have any number of dogs that live together from day one, but ... | |
| 11 week old Mastiff growling and snapping | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old puppy and been house breaking him for the past week. It's been going fairly ... A: At 11 weeks, the dog has had enough scheduled vaccinations to meet other dogs. I happen to be ... | |
| Dog keeps pooping in the house... | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: I adopted my dog on Oct. 2008, her name is Ella,a lab-mix, and she is spayed. I use the crate ... A: There isn't enough information to say why the dogs habit has changed. But if the dog has not bonded, ... | |
| Leaving a puppy for more than 6 hours. | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old mastiff puppy and been potty training him for a week. Next weekend, for 3 ... A: You didn't mention how often the puppy goes potty. If he goes that long without potty trips, then I ... | |
| Chewing Problem | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: My Yorkie is 5 months+ old. He developing chewing behaviour that is going out of hand. He keeps ... A: From your discription, the dog is bored. When left alone they need someting to keep their mind ... | |
| housebreaking | 3/1/2009 |
| Q: my dog will not go to the bathroom outside for me she waits no matter how long we're out there she ... A: You need to establish the rules of the house. Start with obedience training. Immediately you need to ... | |
| housebreaking | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: i have an 8 month old dog that just will not go to the bathroom outside for me but she goes outside ... A: The dog considers your husband the alpha male, but not you as the alpha female. One of the purposes ... | |
| puppy feeding schedule | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: can you plese tell me a basic feeding/pooping schedule for my new 2 month old puppy if i want to ... A: Puppies eat several times a day, but usualy not a lot at a time. As the dog matures, it begins to ... | |
| dog licking | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old mini long haired daschund has a terrible habit of licking people, preferably in the ... A: Go back to obedience class and practice OFF, and LEAVE IT. Personally, I like dogs to like my face, ... | |
| 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: You answered your own question, you are not home. Dogs take a lot of time and attention to train, be ... | |
| 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: He needs company. After living with mom and his siblings, he is now alone. In the kennel we have a ... | |
| pom sleeping in her litter pan | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i need to know why my 8 wk old pom is sleeping in her litter pan, is it dangerous to her? and why is ... A: For the same reason some dogs eat dog and/or cat poop. Urine is used for marking territory and to ... | |
| pom sleeping in her litter pan | 2/15/2009 |
| Q: i need to know why my 8 wk old pom is sleeping in her litter pan, is it dangerous to her? and why is ... A: The most likely reason is the Pom smells its scent in the litter. It isn't dangerous unless the dog ... | |
| dog will not come sometimes | 2/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a female purebred 5 yr. old German Shepherd that is a rescue dog from the local animal ... A: First, thanks for being so detailed about your dog issue. The more information we have the better ... | |
| tough rescue dog | 2/12/2009 |
| Q: I purchased a dog which was actually a rescue and she is really a handful. She was afraid of ... A: We recenmtly had a dog in our obedience training program with the same issues, and in our book we ... | |
| Wheaten Freak outs | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Our rescue Wheaten Terrier is very lovable, and mostly well behaved, except on walks and on car ... A: it depends if he is barking from excitement, or if its stress. You have to take what you see on TV ... | |
| housetraining | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: Our pup is now 4.5-5 months old. He is on a schedule - twice in the morning, once in the ... A: The schedule we use is: out in the AM, then food and water, then out a second time. In the ... | |
| barking | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: i have 2 5 month old pomeranians and one of them barks at every noise. how can i stop this ... A: ssssh quiet doesn't work for the dog whisperer either. Its a temporary distraction and the dog ... | |
| dogs | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: My three month old dog poops about 7 to 8 times a day is that normal? A: It might be, but seems to be too frequent. A mature dog usually needs about 2 potty breaks a day. It ... | |
| training | 2/7/2009 |
| Q: a lovely 3-year old chocolate lab (with a smattering of pit bull you can see when she yawns) ... A: Most dogs are trainable their entire life. Its just easier to do before they develope bad habits. ... | |
| pulling on the leed | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: how i stop my 7 month old male husky stop pulling on the leed A: First use the proper training collars. A pring collar mimmicks the mother dog correcting method of ... | |
| biting | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: how can you stop my 7 month old male husky to stop biting?? A: I've answered this question several times recently. A what is he biting, you? kids? strangers? Is he ... | |
| dog scrathing door | 2/4/2009 |
| Q: I just got a puppy a little bit ago. I'm not sure how big he will get so i haven't got a kennel ... A: It would take longer than you want to train the puppy not to claw at the door to get out. First, get ... | |
| German Shepherd is eating up my house! | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: My husband and I have a year and a half old german shepherd. She was crate-trained for the first 8 ... A: I put this question into the pool so others may also reply. You have a common problem in that you ... | |
| 7 month husky/Samoyed mix peeing in the spare bedroom | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I have 7 month old Samoyed/husky puppy that recently started peeing in our second bedroom. She has ... A: Start with a new round of training to go outside, hourly trips so there is nothing left to urge the ... | |
| New Rescued Bulldog...Help? | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: About a month ago, my family got a rescued bully. He is 1 year old and his name is Jonesy. My ... A: First start with basic obedience training for both dogs. That serves to both establish you as the ... | |
| Crate and potty training | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: We Have a four month retriever who was doing so well with training we were confident enough to say ... A: Dogs copy each other habits and activities. The new dog needs to go out with the old dog when its ... | |
| Should I feed him in his crate? | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I'm Erica. I just adopted an APBT named George from a shelter. He's an awesome dog. He's housebroken ... A: Where you feed the dog is a conveniece for you. Some dogs like being fed in the "den" others not. I ... | |
| Night time crate use | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: We have a 14 week old English Springer Spaniel. We have not been consistant in night time routine ... A: At 14 weeks the dog likely is not ready for all night without relief. Its like kids, some are ready ... | |
| Basic Training for 1 yr Husky/Pyrenees | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My housemates and I recently (about a week ago) adopted a year old husky/great pyrenees from a ... A: I answerede several questions on crate/separation anxiety, kindly refer to those. In short, just put ... | |
| attacking other dogs | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: We rescued a australian cattle dog from the spca. Her name is Miyah.she is a really good except she ... A: My first impression is the herding dog sees the other dog as intruder and is fighting off the ... | |
| Question about pups | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ... A: The AKC has an excellent web site that asks you about what you want in a dog and then lists the ... | |
| 'Down'? | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: My boston terrier refuses to learn the down command, she will sit when I snap my fingers but is ... A: Down is the most submissive position for the dog. A lot of dogs are hard to train, mainly because ... | |
| training/behavior | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: 1-My 6 month old teacup, Bella, is too rambunctios all of the time. She plays all day and never ... A: Small dogs tend to be a lot more active than large dogs. It depends on a lot of things, breed, sex, ... | |
| e collar help | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I am getting a 8 week old, German Shepherd puppy in a few weeks and would like to know your thoughts ... A: Training should be based on reward or no reward, not punishment. Properly fitted prong collar ... | |
| bulldog puppy | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: we have recently taken on a 6 month old british bulldog puppy. he was reared in an environment with ... A: I would make sure there are no disease or biological issues since you say he wees in his bed. You ... | |
| Naughty Lab | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I have a yellow Lab who has just turned one. He's a lovely pup and very easy to train but recently ... A: Your dog does not see you as pack leader. By the third lesson we are teaching obedience class dogs ... | |
| Training questions about my Giant Schnauzer | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: I read a crate training Q/A on this website and wanted to ask a question of my own. At what poing ... A: You have a dog that needs a lot of physical and mental exercise. He's bored and is trying to get ... | |
| Housebreaking/Crate training | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: We have a seven month old soft-coated wheaten terrier, that we have had since she was 8 weeks old. ... A: I've answered questions in this area several times lately. Please browse my postings. Briefly, the ... | |
| my beagle puppy | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I read that beagle puppies should be kept with their litter for 12 weeks. What is your opinion about ... A: There are more fairy tales than facts published about animals. Different breeds mature at slightly ... | |
| peeing in crate | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I have had our dog Hoover (a stray rescue dog) for about 4 months now. He is our ... A: Relationships are not static. At the moment we have 4 house dogs, two prefer teh crate and two the ... | |
| peeing in crate | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: My fiance and I have had our dog Hoover (a stray rescue dog) for about 4 months now. He is our ... A: Is the female neutered? If the female is in heat, or another local dog (up to a mile depending on ... | |
| Training Pad | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 mos old Shih Tzu. About a month ago, she developed a very bad habit of eating the ... A: Despite going to work daily, the dog needs to be potty trained outside. The use of pads is not ... | |
| dog pees when scared | 12/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a male 3 month old mini Doberman pincher mixed with Chihuahua, I am trying to house train ... A: The dog is overly nervous/submissive/fearful. Potty training consists of taking the dog out every ... | |
| Yorkie excessively guarding everything | 12/26/2008 |
| Q: I am writing for my mother who has a 4-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who can be very sweet, but has a ... A: That is what dogs do when they are not obedience trained, they have trained you that they are the ... | |
| dogs | 12/25/2008 |
| Q: i have a dog, a boxer and would like to get some tips on how to trian the dog to alert us if someone ... A: Almost all dogs are naturally protective of their pack. There is specialized training for guard dogs ... | |
| Crazy dog when alone | 12/23/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted this previous stray as a new addition to our family a couple of months ago. ... A: Obedience training is for when you are not there as well as when you are. The dog has to understand ... | |
| Bad behaviour | 12/21/2008 |
| Q: I just recently adopted a two year old German Shepherd cross from a local shelter. The woman ... A: The whole propblem is the dog grew up in the wild and has no domestic sibling civilized training. ... | |
| Fear Urination | 12/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a male Lhaso Apsa mixed with American Eskimo named Charlie who is 26 months old. Up until a ... A: Your dog has insecurity caused by the presence of your new boy friend. The dog is afraid that he ... | |
| puppy is suddenly scared to go out at night | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a miniature poodle puppy who all of a sudden does not want to get out of the apartment at ... A: Your dog has likely had some traumatic event that it associates with space outside the home. The ... | |
| Defiant Elimination? | 12/16/2008 |
| Q: I have 12 week old male Bassett who is perfect in almost every way, but... Let me set the stage: ... A: Well that leaves stress or dominance issues. I woujld certainly contiue with the potty training as ... | |
| Defiant Elimination? | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I have 12 week old male Bassett who is perfect in almost every way, but... Let me set the stage: ... A: Well not quite enough info but let me try some ideas. You didn't mention if the dog has any other ... | |
| unruly rescued lab | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I recently adopted a 10 month old male chocolate lab from a neighbor.He was left out in a small pen ... A: The obedience training should solve your problem. Socialization with other dogs is also required as ... | |
| Pooping all over the house | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a nine year old Jack Russell Terrier who poops everywhere when the wind blows or the rain ... A: Your dog has anxiety stress triggered by the storm noise. Thus you need to distract the dog and ... | |
| Housetraining | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: I have an 11 week old lab puppy. She has done great with housetraining, but recently my roommates ... A: Stop using bleach and use a product called Odo-Ban, Sam's club hasit for about $9 a gallon, and you ... | |
| potty training | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I just welcomed a new edition, a 7 month basset/beagle mix. The problem is, this poor little girl ... A: I have two Bassets and several Beagles. Potty training usually involves getting the dog to go out ... | |
| Pee on the BBQ Grill | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: Henry, I have a neutered 26 lb Minpin (7 yrs old) that is potty trained for indoors. However, how ... A: I know of no chemical solution that works well, there are "dog be gone" chemicals in pet stores you ... | |
| Pee on the BBQ Grill | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: Henry, I have a neutered 26 lb Minpin (7 yrs old) that is potty trained for indoors. However, how ... A: Answer: You need to be with the dog when it goes out and enforce where it goes. Get something to ... | |
| Dog peeing on New BBQ Grill | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Henry, I have a neutered 26 lb Minpin (7 yrs old) that is potty trained for indoors. However, how ... A: You need to be with the dog when it goes out and enforce where it goes. Get something to make a loud ... | |
| Fencing a dog | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Not sure if this question is apprpriate for this section, but I could not find a more relevant one. ... A: Except for some 'one of' products, such as Kennel Odor Eliminator, I rarely recommend any specific ... | |
| Fencing a dog | 10/5/2008 |
| Q: Not sure if this question is apprpriate for this section, but I could not find a more relevant one. ... A: I am happy to hear you are adopting a shelter dog. More than half of our dogs and cats were rescued. ... | |
| Agression | 10/4/2008 |
| Q: "I have 2 female Alaskan malamutes both from the same litter. They are 7 months old. One of my ... A: When you scold dog #1 and dog #2 joins in, dog #2 needs to be told to but out you are the boss, not ... | |
| Dog suddenly acting agressive toward our other dog | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a dog, Casey, about four years ago. We have another dog in the house, a 13 year old lab ... A: Dogs watch our eyes more than any other facial feature to "read" our body language. You can add ... | |
| Dog suddenly acting agressive toward our other dog | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: We adopted a dog, Casey, about four years ago. We have another dog in the house, a 13 year old lab ... A: In most pack animals, the younger male tries to oust the older alpha. Part of "refreshing" the herd. ... | |
| dog peeing in house | 9/30/2008 |
| Q: "Hi ~~ My boss's family recently added a 4 year old male Irish Water Spaniel(Diver) to their ... A: I've answered this question several times recently, please see my other posts. The dog is ... | |
| Chi | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: I have a 1 yr old chihuahua mix breed. I got him when he was 5 months old. His previous living ... A: Not to be snide, but for a lot of readers who ask this same question; if you beat your kids, kept ... | |
| Dog is peeing in house | 9/24/2008 |
| Q: We have a female yellow lab. She is about 2 years old. She never used to pee in the house. The only ... A: Your wife is realeasing additional testestorone. This is in the scent the dog is picking up. It ... | |
| New chihuahua puppy | 9/23/2008 |
| Q: I got my 3 month old chihuahua puppy about three weeks ago. He has been almost too good to be true! ... A: A lot depends on how the dog lived for those first 3 months. It appears a lot of the hard work was ... | |
| Easing dog out of the crate | 9/22/2008 |
| Q: I have a two and a half year old German Shepard/Lab mix who was crate trained during housebreaking. ... A: You need to potty train the shephard outside just as you would do a new puppy. Its experience to ... | |
| Growling/barking around dogs in water | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a one and a half year old Lab/Shepherd mix. He is neutured and has taken obedience training ... A: Get in the water. He doesn't see you in the water so he feels it is wrong for another critter to be ... | |
| My dogs will not stop peeing inside | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: I have two Brussel-Griffons and they are 10 months old. They have been crate trained for the last ... A: Unless it has biological problems a dog does not need to be let out 10 times a day, 3-4 should be ... | |
| Male dog aggression | 9/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old purebred male beagle. Yesterday we went to the dog park and he was showing ... A: Beagles make great guard dogs. Ours are better at letting us know there is someting afoot than the ... | |
| Junior wont go poop outside | 9/15/2008 |
| Q: I just got a 2yr old cocker/maltese mix from the anticruelity society one week and 3days ago. They ... A: OK. It is not unusual for a newly adopted pet to have anxiety issues. Being abondoned, perhaps ... | |
| Junior wont go poop 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: You didn't mention how the Golder and the new dog get along. The dogs can have anxiety, territory ... | |
| Siberian Husky | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: .a little timid at first but he then comes around -- yesterday my neighbor who the dog has met a few ... A: It takes 4-8 weeks for the hormones to work their way out, so only two weeks, he still has a lot of ... | |
| Siberian Husky | 9/13/2008 |
| Q: .a little timid at first but he then comes around -- yesterday my neighbor who the dog has met a few ... A: Huskies and other sled dog breeds are not particularly social. The dog needs to be neutered and then ... | |
| Training Advice | 9/7/2008 |
| Q: I don't have any questions about training my dog specifically. I have been thinking about a future ... A: Training available. We are starting a 13 week course in behavior and training. If you are near us ... | |
| dog in create | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: We have a 40-lb Jack Russell Terrier mix that is about 10 years old and he is a rescued dog. He ... A: Don't leave dishes or water inthe crate. A bed (that he doesn't chew) a tough toy (kong or other non ... | |
| Dog pooping in house | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: house and she does go outside and goes to the bathroom but since we keep her in my bathroom at ... A: I've answered this before. The dog needs to be crate trained, not kept in the bathroom. It smells ... | |
| puppy crate training | 9/4/2008 |
| Q: My Shiba Inu is 8 weeks old and I'm afraid I ruined the experience of the crate being the safe ... A: At 8 weeks, it should not be difficult to get the dog to go back in the crate. We have a crate and ... | |
| 4 year old golden will not go out and pee needs to be taken for walk | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I have 4 year old golden who always pee and poo'd outside in our yard. Recently , we put new sod ... A: Take the dog out and wait till it goes. I don't care if it takes an hour. The dog has been taught to ... | |
| Dog will randomly stop | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I recently adopted a female German Sheppard/Boxer mix. She is settling in okay, she ... A: The dog has trained you well to heel and stand stay. You've let the dog gain and keep control at ... | |
| sleeping | 8/28/2008 |
| Q: we have a two year old shih tzu. he has not been neutered or obedience trained. he is a very ... A: He has been well trained to sleep i the bedroom. If he was kenneled for the three weeks you can ... | |
| Aussie house/kennel training | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 month old Australian Shepherd I rescued from the animal control shelter. Now that I have ... A: I have a young beagle with the same issue. First I will assume the dog has no biological issues that ... | |
| Urination in the house | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted a 7 month old German Shorthair Pointer two months ago from a humane ... A: We're on our second GSHP. We got the first from the SPCA in Chicago. The second was given to us a ... | |
| beagle pooping and peeing in house | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: My son has a 2 year old beagle and we are taking care of him now because my son went into the ... A: Please refer to my post "separation anxiety" of this date. First, spanking the dog only makes the ... | |
| Separation anxiety | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: We have a gorgeous, intelligent husky cross who is absolutely fine with being left alone for a few ... A: The desentization technique is for any separation anxiety. The dog has one of two issues: it has ... | |
| about german sherpherd and pitbull mix | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: what kind of temperament do they have A: Dogs temperament depends on which genes it inherits from each parent. Generally more come from the ... | |
| Small and Large dogs together | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a 8lb 3 year old long haired mini dachshund. I am currently trying to get him aquatinted ... A: Its hard for similar size/breed dogs to get over their fear of strange dogs, let along when there is ... | |
| puppy crates | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: My family recently adopted a collie/saint bernard mix puppy from a shelter. We were told to put him ... A: Stress. The drate reminds the dog of his stressful condition at the shelter and possibly prior ... | |
| Lab Biting | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I have a male 2 year old Lab German Shepard mix. Being a Lab, hes always wanted to bite. By biting ... A: Protecting its food is a primary drive motivation. It is normal behavior. Obedience training ... | |
| barking at people | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: We have what may be a chi-poo. Not to sure. He is about 1 year old and barks at EVERYONE that ... A: You didn't mention if he has had obedience training or has been neutered. Without more information ... | |
| sudden pooping in the house | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: Shelly is a 9 yr old American Eskimo (15 lbs). We adopted her at 21/2 yrs of age. We moved about 1 ... A: You didn't mention any recent vet care. The usual causes are stress, worms, changes in diet, and ... | |
| rescue dog and aggression or fear. | 8/5/2008 |
| Q: I rescued a 5 month old pointer mix (we think because she is spotted like a dalmation)about 3 weeks ... A: First, thank you for taking such good care of the dog. Most people would not take a dog with health ... | |
| hyper active Cairn | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: I have a marvellous one year old, neutered Cairn terier. The one problem is that he is hyperactive ... A: Its amazing how we all slow down with age. :-) He is calmer when next to you so he has trained you ... | |
| How to train a dog that is afraid | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: 1 week ago my husband and I adopted a 4 year old German shepherd (Yetta). Her past as explained to ... A: This may seem odd, but pay no attention to the dog. We can't make a dog (or any other being) "love" ... | |
| hyper active Cairn | 8/3/2008 |
| Q: I have a marvellous one year old, neutered Cairn terier. The one problem is that he is hyperactive ... A: I have known a couple of these dogs and both were hyper active, barkers and biters. I would first ... | |
| is my dog aggresive | 8/2/2008 |
| Q: I recently picked up a 2 yr old male English bulldog from the pound which is neutered in the pound ... A: Its always a challenge to introduce a new dog or cat to the household. The bull dog sees the other ... | |
| two new puppies.. training problems | 8/1/2008 |
| Q: i have two puppies in which i got at the same time. one (Rylee) is 4 months old and is a carin ... A: SOme basics: All dogs need obedience training. That will solve most of the issues you have ... | |
| hyper puppy | 7/30/2008 |
| Q: hi this is jassy and we just got a pitbull puppy yesterday and he's 8 weeks old but im not sure i'll ... A: Your dog is very dominant. You need a local professional trainer to work with your dog. At 8 weeks ... | |
| 4 year old weimariner | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My dog is 4 years old she has never had a problem with going to the bathroom in the house. I became ... A: The easy part is the smell. Bleach + Odo-Ban, + Natures Miracle. Pregnancy causes the body ... | |
| aggressive dog | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old,neutered, male labradoodle has started showing aggressive behaviour towards people and ... A: The issue is anti-social behavior. There can be many different causes the most common are simple ... | |
| How can i get my dog potty trained? | 7/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 5 year old male chihuahua, i live in an apartment and every morning i put him outside in a ... A: It sounds like the dog is stressed if this is a recent rurn of events and he was previously house ... | |
| Separation anxiety, crate training | 7/27/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 5-month old puppy, possibly a shepherd/husky mix but we aren't really sure. I ... A: It takes time. While we adapt to new circumstances fairly well, some dogs/cats will adapt quickly ... | |
| my dog | 7/25/2008 |
| Q: hey there, I am very pleased to know about your site. I have a dobberman which is six months old and ... A: Dogs chew because of teething (until about 2) and also because they are bored. We've owned several ... | |
| Separation anxiety, crate training | 7/24/2008 |
| Q: I just adopted a 5-month old puppy, possibly a shepherd/husky mix but we aren't really sure. I ... A: He just wants to be with me all the time. I copied that from your question. Its also the answer. ... | |
| Puggles | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: My sister has a puggle, I live downstairs from her well anyway he sleeps with me sometimes and I ... A: Dogs can only sweat from their tongue and the pads of their feet. In order to maintain body ... | |
| Aggressive dog | 7/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a dachsund/cocker mix, approximately seven years old that we rescued six years ago. We don't ... A: THis is one of the best informed questions I have received. You articulated the issues very ... | |
| Min Pin | 7/16/2008 |
| Q: My 9month old male min pin, Deizel has started bitting me, when I'm getting ready for bed, I try to ... A: Dogs generqlly bite for only a few reasons. 1. There is pain, 2, it isn't trained, 3 it is afraid. ... | |
| House breaking a dog with separation anxiety | 7/13/2008 |
| Q: 4mth old Bisou and Havanese. Great dog but if I crate him he drools himself wet in just 5 mins and ... A: I've offered answers on this topic before. Every dog owner has to start with basic obedience. That ... | |
| Jumping | 7/12/2008 |
| Q: The worst problem we have is her jumping up on anyone who comes in our home. Any suggestions? A: The dog needs obedience training. In that process the dog is taught not to jump on people. The dog ... | |
| dog agression / integration | 7/8/2008 |
| Q: I have a 3 year old chocolate labrador since he was a puppy, in the past 3 months my boyfriend's ... A: Depending on how the play was, petting and affection or keep-away, rough housing. Play is where ... | |
| Aussie PETRIFIED of grooming. | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I picked you to answer my question because you had grooming AND training in your information. My ... A: Well lets get some anti-flea medication and shampoo or other treatment to prevent and kill fleas and ... | |
| Dog biting | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I got a puppy for my 75 year old mom this past winter. I kept the puppy until he was about four ... A: You are right in several areas. the dog needs obedience training and Mom needs to go to class to ... | |
| possesive golden | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I have a 15 month old golden retriever, Oliver. He is an all around well behaved well mannered dog. ... A: Sounds like the Golden thinks it is pack leader. You didn't mention if it is neutered and has ... | |
| jack russell siblings | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 jack russell brothers they are now 18 months old and have started fighting badly i have had ... A: Well lets start with obedience training. The bitting is symptomatic of lack of respect or ... | |
| jack russell siblings | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: i have 2 jack russell brothers they are now 18 months old and have started fighting badly i have had ... A: I'm sorry, there is not enough information here for me to answer. Is the aggression over toys, ... | |
| Aussie PETRIFIED of grooming. | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: I picked you to answer my question because you had grooming AND training in your information. My ... A: By coincidence our groomer also works on a goat farm. You need to narrow the fear trigger down. Is ... | |
| Brain-Injury in Dog | 7/4/2008 |
| Q: About 2 years ago my husband adopted a terrier mix (unknown age, but probably 5+ yrs) from a private ... A: Dogs can have seizures. There are several causes from medical disorders to neurological issues. I ... | |
| Excited 7-month old: running, jumping, nipping, rough play | 7/2/2008 |
| Q: My husband and I adopted Kajol, a female 7-month-old German Shepherd/beagle (or some sort of hound ... A: Beagles can run for hours, I'm not sure about your mix, but it is still a puppy and full of energy. ... | |
| whines | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: My poodle doesn't bark at all, but whines alot, when lefted alone, she's 4 months. I have a male ... A: Dog have various personalities just as we do. So defining "normal" includes a lot of variances. At 4 ... | |
| How to Hose Train My Puppy? | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a mixed Lab German Shephard and I am having a hard time house training her.She is 13 weeks ... A: I'll start with house training. Some dogs take a lot longer than others. In some cases it starts ... | |
| Socialization | 6/25/2008 |
| Q: I have a Chihuahua/ Terrier Mix that is 3 years old. My problem is with socialization. She cannot go ... A: Actually the Alpha position is for the pack leader, you. This is a common issue particularly in ... | |
| change of behavior | 6/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a 11 month old pomeranian mix. She has been well behaved since I got her at 2 months. We ... A: You didn't mention the sizes, types of the other dogs. Having been an only dog, like an only child, ... | |
| peeing on house posts and toys outside | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: We have a maltise, he is 7 years old. He lived with my ex-huusband until he passed away a month ago. ... A: Sounds like he is marking his territory. While its good the dog feels he has a home, its not good ... | |
| Anxious, Fearful, Crazy dog! | 6/23/2008 |
| Q: the title is a bit over-the-top, but I definitely have a dog that cannot be summed up in one word. ... A: OK, very smart dog. I would hold off on the Schutzund training, since it is aggression training and ... | |
| respect/basics | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: I would like to teach my dogs some basic commands...sit, come the firt time I call and down....also ... A: Its a good idea. Its best to start when the dogs have begun to develop their cognitive memory, ... | |
| Biting strangers; peeing when nervous... | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: I have a 4 1/2 yr old possible Border Collie mix. She is mostly black with some white on her ... A: Its good that you have watched the Dog Whisperer, although highly edited, his presentation are good ... | |
| aggression towards other dogs | 6/21/2008 |
| Q: Hope you will be able to help me with this problem. I have a 1 1/2 yr GSD, Male, intact (will be ... A: You have a good start in most areas. First, think White Fang by Jack London. You didn't mention how ... | |
| Walking | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: I have two 11 week old staffs. A male and a female. When we go for walks i have no problems with the ... A: You didn't mention if the dogs have had obediece training. That would be step one. The second ... | |
| other male dogs keep trying to mount my 2yr old male dog | 6/15/2008 |
| Q: In the last 3-4 weeks all sizes of male dogs keep trying to mount my 2yr old caviler king charles ... A: You didn't mention if the other dogs are your dogs or someone else's dogs. The problem seems to be ... | |
| whining dog | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: I have a new 6 month old bordie collie mix puppy. We have had her for 3 weeks now and she whines ... A: My first response didn't make it through the system so here's my second try. The crate should be ... | |
| Wolf/Hybrid Timidness | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: A High Content Wolf Hybrid/Alaskan Husky we named Gliss was bottle fed by a man who man locked her ... A: This sounds like the Jack London story, "White Fang" or the horse in "The Horse Whisperer." Needless ... | |
| a couple questions... | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: ok so i have a jack russel and she likes to eat clothing :| i dont no how to stop this and we would ... A: OK, the dog is either bored, or wants attention. Likely both. While we can't go back 2 years, you ... | |
| a couple questions... | 6/9/2008 |
| Q: ok so i have a jack russel and she likes to eat clothing :| i dont no how to stop this and we would ... A: What I think you are describing is incessant chewing. Lets me start with the simple and then into ... | |
| barking in the kennel | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: I have two mini Dachshunds, 7 years old, male and female. They sleep in a crate in our office, ... A: As you recognize the dog is bored and wants attention. First we want to make sure the cause is not a ... | |
| dog aggression in 2 dog household | 6/5/2008 |
| Q: Having problems with the younger of the two dogs I have. The first, Sasha is a 10 yr old bitch, ... A: I feel your pain. I had a Dobermand and a Rottweiler that were wonderful. One day I was in the house ... | |
| Aggressive behavior dog on dog / housemates | 6/4/2008 |
| Q: How do we stop aggressive violent attacks from our 2 yr old female weimar against our 12 yr old ... A: I feel your pain. I had a Dobermand and a Rottweiler that were wonderful. One day I was in the house ... | |
| Are they playing or fighting? | 6/2/2008 |
| Q: We just got a 10-pound Victorian Bulldog puppy (8-weeks old, female). We already have a 4-pound ... A: We just got a 10-pound Victorian Bulldog puppy (8-weeks old, female). We already have a 4-pound ... | |
| dog needs own bed | 5/29/2008 |
| Q: My 2 yr. old daschund has taken over our bed. It's time for her to sleep in her own bed. I've tried ... A: Your Daschound has learned she can sleep on the bed, so now wonders why she can't. So she has ... | |
Dog Training
Answers by Expert:
Henry Ruhwiedel, BS B/M, CPBE, APDT
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Dog training, kenneling, behavior. We train dogs at our facility that offers seperate training building, boarding and grooming facility, 5 acres of dog and cat space. We train pet store and county animal control officers and staff animal behavior and training, to aid adoptability and improve safety and handling of stray dogs. We use AKC Rally style training using agility equipment and positve reinforcement with our own book and DVD as training aids. We've trained over 120 breeds and thousands of dogs. We developed and taught college course at Indiana University, "Professional Animal Behavior and Care" wrote our own book and DVD for obedience training and understanding animal behavior that all training clients receive as part of basic obedience.
Experience
Owner, Westwind Kennels LLC, Crown Point, IN. Training dogs for nearly 50 years. Developed and taught college class, Professional Animal Care and Behavior at Indiana University for 6 yers. Authord book and DVD on obedience training. We own over a dozen dogs, 10 cats, and have had as many as 20 dogs at one time of many breeds from Greyhound, Beagle, Basset, Rottweiler, Doberman, Akita, Briard, German Short Hair pointer, Labrador, Shepherd, Husky, mutts, most from animal shelters.
Organizations
ABKA, AKC, APDT, Red Cross,
Publications
Book and DVD on obedience training, several Chicago TV appearances, TV Guide, McCalls, TV appearances in Toledo, Detroit, Lansing, Topeka, since 1970.
Education/Credentials
BS, BM, EET, Red Cross certified pet/human CPR trainer, developed and taught college level animal behavior and care for professionals, CPBE, and an Emmy (1997)
Awards and Honors
Recommended by county animal control, area vets, Red Cross, Great Lakes Greyhound, mamy others.
Past/Present Clients
Thousands of individuals, police dogs, drug dogs, S&R and bomb detection dogs. Our facility includes 24/7 doggy cam of the entire facililty.
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