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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Evaluating shy/aggressive behavior | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I'd like your help evaluating the training needs of a purebred female "young adult" Norwegian ...
A: Any breed can have a behavior as you describe. The large breeds are generally more self assured but ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| Dog Training But Never Home | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am not home enough. I work full-time, go to school and have other obligations. So I can be away ...
A: You answered your own question, you are not home. Dogs take a lot of time and attention to train, be ...
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| Puppy question about crying | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 week German Shep pup that I am crate training. I had the pup for about 5 days now and ...
A: He needs company. After living with mom and his siblings, he is now alone. In the kennel we have a ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| '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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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" ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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, ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| How do i house train my min pin? Desperate | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I have a min pin that is 17 weeks old. He refuses to go outside to the bathroom. I have tried ...
A: There are many books on housebreaking dogs that go into more detail than I can present here. You can ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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