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| Dog won't come when called, but has joint pain b/c he's overweight | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I'll be very specific so you can get a good feel for the situation. My dog is a 3 1/2 year old ...
A: Since you have multiple things going on, I'll try and address them as well as I can given this ...
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| Cocker spaniel barking and whining | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I have a three year old Cocker Spaniel that was adopted from a rescue. Whenever I take her out for ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. This sounds like it ...
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| 10 week old puppy. Playing? | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old Wheaten puppy that we just got. I am about 99% happy with the amount he is ...
A: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Puppy Zooms are ...
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| introducing a puppy to a puppy | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have had a 3 month old female black lab for 4 wks and now have added a 7 wk. old male siberian ...
A: As always, start with a clean bill of health on both pups from your veterinarian. Having two pups ...
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| Basset Hound and scratching @ door | 11/2/2009 |
Q: We just got a Basset Hound. It is about 4 months old. It always goes outside to go to the bathroom, ...
A: As always, make certain your puppy has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. From there, ...
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| Dog Left Loose Outside Overnight | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My dog's diet has not changed, nothing has changed or is different everything has been the same for ...
A: I am unable to assist you. I believe a dog left outside, loose, unattended and able to chase deer ...
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| Australian Shepherd - Left Loose Outside Overnight | 10/23/2009 |
Q: My dog's diet has not changed, nothing has changed or is different everything has been the same for ...
A: Leaving your dog loose, outside, overnight is not appropriate care. Part of being a responsible ...
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| Crate Anxiety | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I am fostering a 7 yr. old dachshund through a local humane society. He has severe anxiety problems. ...
A: This is a challenging issue for certain. I am including some basics about crate training, but think ...
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| Leash Training | 10/21/2009 |
Q: My family just adopted a rescued 4 to 5 year old West Highland Ranch terrier named Bella. We've ...
A: First make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Then you may want to attend ...
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| New Dog Owner | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I will be getting a new shitzu puppy at the end of November, I want to make sure I do everything ...
A: Visit my site and look through the articles, there is a lot of great information. ...
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| How Much Do Dogs Sleep? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I got a blue nose girl pit like 1 1/2 weeks ago she 7 months and all she does is mostly sleep why is ...
A: Always consult with your veterinarian so you know your dog has a clean bill of health. Once you have ...
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| Kennel training my 6mth old pocket beagle | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My beagle puppy Ella is six months old. She is a pocket beagle that we bought from a beagle breeder ...
A: Here are some links for you to look at regarding dog care and training: www.OutlawChinooks.com ...
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| Privacy Potty Issues | 10/6/2009 |
Q: HELP! Our 2 year old ChiPom has issues. He has always been a privacy pottier, but now we have a ...
A: Here are some links for you to look at regarding dog care and training: www.OutlawChinooks.com ...
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| Urination/biting/not listening | 8/30/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 months old German Shepherd. He has been a very good dog and can do some of the commands ...
A: Always start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Remember that dogs can count. If ...
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| Licking | 8/28/2009 |
Q: okay so i just got a dog and she is a 4 1/2 year old pure bred boxer, i live alone and only work 2-3 ...
A: First make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. There may be some underlying ...
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| Frightened / Anxious | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old German Shepard and she is scared of EVERYTHING!! If it's going to rain she ...
A: First make sure your dog has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. If that is okay, you may ...
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| Furniture / Begging / Anxious / Walking / Humping | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I work as a Live-in AuPair and the family I am staying with recently got the grandparents 10year old ...
A: This information should get you started. From there, visit my web site to look up additional tips ...
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| Dogs Fighting | 8/22/2009 |
Q: We have 2 miniature dachshunds, actual blood sisters, from two different litters; one is 2 and the ...
A: Make sure your dogs have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Once you have that, you'll ...
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| GSD, tracking, other jobs? | 8/20/2009 |
Q: Hey, I have a 4 month old german shepherd mix puppy. She's got an appointment to be spayed at the ...
A: 1. Dog Food. Large breed puppy foods are geared to the growth of large breed dogs. At this point, ...
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| Dog Rubbing on Couch | 8/18/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old Golden Retriever who has always acted more like a cat and has rubbed herself on ...
A: Start with a clean bill of health so you are certain there are no underlying causes contributing to ...
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| help me with my dog | 8/12/2009 |
Q: we recently got a minicher pincher from the pound and he is a wonderful dog but when we put him in ...
A: I'm not certain if you mean an outdoor kennel run or an indoor kennel / dog crate, so I am making ...
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| Springer Spaniel Puppy | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me why my 3 month old springer pup is always bringing in bits of ...
A: The most likely reason you pup is bringing in dirt and chewing / eating it is the activity is fun. ...
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| Potty Training | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have two dogs (part shitzu, part chihuahua, and part schipperke; they're brothers) that are almost ...
A: First make certain your dogs have a clean bill of health from your DVM. Once you know they are ...
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| Older dog off-leash training | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I've probably already asked you a couple of questions- I'm a fellow expert on this site in the ...
A: You are definitely on the right track with what you are doing thus far. I think this book would ...
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| Dog Training - Speak | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I'm Kayley and I was wondering if you could please answer my question or give me a reference guide ...
A: Tricks are a great way to build a relationship with your dog -- and fun to show off your skills too! ...
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| house breaking | 7/14/2009 |
Q: My ternate recently rescued a dog. But she is now finding out that the dog was never house broken, ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. This actually sounds ...
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| Socializing our Cockapoo | 7/2/2009 |
Q: we have a 10 week old puppy who won't be able to go out until his 2nd jab in two weeks. We have a ...
A: Yes, socializing will be beneficial for both pups. In addition to interacting with each other, it ...
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| My Pom doesn't like outside noises | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have an 18 month old Pomeranian boy (full boy, not fixed) and recently he's taken a dislike to all ...
A: http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/tips/issues_barking_nuisance.php ...
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| border collie 16 month old | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I just aquired this floss and I would like to do agility down the track she has lived on a farm and ...
A: Her interest and excitement levels should improve as the two of your train and bond together. ...
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| Neuter Dominant GSD puppy | 6/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 20lb 7 week old F1 75% Wolf 25% German Shepherd puppy from Hungary. I have had him for 10 ...
A: http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=navclient&ie=UTF-8&rlz=1T4SUNA_enUS245US245&q=wofl+dog+trainng ...
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| Deaf Pooper | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 week old deaf great dane. We adopted her knowing she was born deaf, and have been trying ...
A: http://www.deafdogs.org/training/ http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html Dog - ...
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| House training | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I have an 8 month old chinese pug. She is good about peeing outside. I am having a problem ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html ...
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| Puppy training | 6/8/2009 |
Q: We just got an 8 week old Boston Terrier. I have a crate and a Puppy Play Pen. We are bringing her ...
A: It seems like you are on the right path so far. Here are some additional tips to help you continue ...
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| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 6/7/2009 |
Q: We have a year old Cavalier girl and she has just recently become aggressive towards other dogs. ...
A: Like I mentioned in the first post, be sure to have the clean bill of health so you can rule out any ...
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| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 6/6/2009 |
Q: We have a year old Cavalier girl and she has just recently become aggressive towards other dogs. ...
A: Anytime a dog's behavior changes dramatically in a short period of time, it is important to make ...
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| Ohhh puppy... | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old golden retriever that I've had since a puppy and is extremely well mannered and ...
A: Congratulations on your success with the Golden Retriever! That success will help you teach your ...
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| AGGRESIVE MALAMUTE | 6/3/2009 |
Q: i have had my 1 year old mal since he was 8 weeks old, i have never had any problems with him until ...
A: First, have you eliminated any health problems? Any sudden changes should be checkde into by your ...
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| housetraining 2 year old golden | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I am adopting a 2 year old golden retriever that was always left outside in the backyard and is not ...
A: Here are some tips on house training and crate training that work on all ages. Also, visit my web ...
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| Trick - Sneeze | 5/24/2009 |
Q: I want to teach my dog to sneeze on command. How would I do this? Emma
A: Step 1: Make your dog Sneeze. There are 3 ways of making your dog sneeze. 1) Lightly blowing at ...
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| Behavior challenge | 5/23/2009 |
Q: Our dog, major, seems to be very protective of myself and my husband. He doesn't get along with ...
A: First thing to do is get a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. There are a number of things ...
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| Chewing | 5/22/2009 |
Q: My fiance and I are proud "parents" of a 7-month-old Boston Terrier pup named Fenway. We had a slow ...
A: Good Luck! http://www.outlawchinooks.com/articles.html http://RileyTrainingCenter.blogspot.com ...
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| Housebreaking - House Training | 5/21/2009 |
Q: my maltese puppy had come to my house for 1 month. but he still pee n poops anywhere. i really need ...
A: Good Luck! http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html ...
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| Biting | 5/14/2009 |
Q: In March we acquired our male part Beagle part Pug dog from a family that had 3 boys who played and ...
A: Check with your veterinarian to be certain your dog has a clena bill of health. Your dog is likely ...
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| Basic Dog Training | 5/13/2009 |
Q: oruz is a cross between a syndey slikly terrior and a cocker spaniel, hes 9 months old and eats ...
A: Check with your veterinarian to be certain your dog has a clena bill of health. Your dog is likely ...
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| my scaredy dog | 5/8/2009 |
Q: We recently found a puppy who we now think is about 5-months old. From day one she has been very ...
A: First thing to do is get a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. You want to be certain the ...
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| puppy barking and killing birds | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have 4 1/2 month old sheltie female puppy. She will be neutered at 6 months but not old enough ...
A: Some dogs are gentle with other species and can-after careful introductions-be allowed to interact ...
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| Walking on Leash in Crowded Areas | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a beutiful 2 1/2 yr old spayed female American White Shepherd,got her when she was 4wks (est. ...
A: The first thing to evaluate is how both yours and the dog's posture, movement, behavior changes ...
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| border collie - not BAD issues, just ...grrr. | 5/5/2009 |
Q: housebreaking is okay but man, is he quick to regress! - seriously, i think he uses it to punish me ...
A: Here is some information on biting and nipping. You can find additional training information on my ...
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| Agressive Dachsund | 5/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 1&1/2 year old miniature Dachshund name Mumble. He has started developing aggressive ...
A: First thing to do is get a veterinary check up to be sure there are no pain concerns and to be ...
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| Overly submissive/passive traits | 4/30/2009 |
Q: Dog in question is Fenris, a 10 month old Jack Russell / Papillon mix. He was taken from his litter ...
A: It sounds like the dogs are being conditioned into the new behaviors. You may want to start a ...
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| From pee pads to outside -- HELP!! | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I recently got a very sweet and smart ShiChi mix. Her pregnant mother was rescued, so I'm pretty ...
A: I have included the basics of potty training to help you get started. You could also take the indoor ...
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| Puppy and Pool | 4/26/2009 |
Q: We will be taking our lab puppy home in 4 weeks. She will be an inside/outside dog. Our plan is to ...
A: I would recommend that you not leave your puppy outside anywhere near the swimming pool. ...
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| exercise for german shepherd puppy | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 week old german shepherd puppy and we've had him since he was 7 1/2 weeks old. He seems ...
A: Exercise, socialization and training are critical elements to your dog's development. I would ...
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| Dog and Stairway Behavior | 4/24/2009 |
Q: we just adopted a border collie Labrador x. when we got him he was perfect. he was calm and didn't ...
A: This almost sounds like your dog is unsure about walking up and down the staircase. Let's approach ...
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| agressive dog | 3/22/2009 |
Q: My roommate just took in her xboyfriend's dog, "Stuart". He's a year and three month presa canario. ...
A: This is a serious issue and I feel it is better addressed by someone that can actually meet with you ...
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| I need help with my puppy! | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua and he is 6 months old! I got him at our local pet store. He happend to already ...
A: Start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. If that is good, then here are some tips ...
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| House Training | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i was wondering if you can tell me a good website that tells me step by step instructions on how to ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/articles.html http://www.outlawchinooks.com/ ...
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| training puppy not to bite | 2/22/2009 |
Q: We just got a 2 month old female yellow lab two weeks ago. We love her, but she likes to nip at ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_puppy_biting_prevention.html Dog - Preventing Puppy Biting and ...
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| Litter Box Training - Puppy | 2/21/2009 |
Q: We recently got a new puppy, about 2 and half months old, and we provided her with a litter box and ...
A: As always, be sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. House training takes ...
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| Potty Training | 2/21/2009 |
Q: We have a 6 month old puppy that we got in Late October. she came from a home where she was ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. You can find ...
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| my dog is marking everywhere! | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I just recently- within the last 2 months, taken in a dog who was abused by his past owner- he is a ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. I am including basic ...
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| dog that won't stay home | 2/20/2009 |
Q: My dog Buddy, is part American bulldog and part lab. He came to our house about 2 yrs ago. He is ...
A: The best solution to keeping your dog at home is to use a fence. If the fence is not an option, ...
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| Dog Cries and Whimpers at cars, some people, definitely other dogs | 2/20/2009 |
Q: We rescued our 2 yr old Australian cattle dog, blue healer mix from the humane society 3 months ...
A: As always, start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. You are heading the right way ...
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| Scared Dog | 2/19/2009 |
Q: My wife and I adopted a 2yr old lab/greyhound mix from the shelter. She was at the shelter for her ...
A: As always, start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. After that, given your ...
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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: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. There are lots of ...
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| Potty Training, House Training, Crate Training | 2/17/2009 |
Q: my toy poodle is ten weeks and it seems she is not very smart, i know it sounds rude but me and my ...
A: As always, start with a clean bill of health from your veterniarian. Your new pup may not ...
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| Come and Leash Walking | 2/16/2009 |
Q: About 5 weeks ago my husband and I adopted a 3 to 5 year old English springer spaniel. She is one ...
A: Always start with having a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Then, I would contact some ...
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| jumping when it is nervous? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My golden retriever , 1.5 yrs old, sometimes jumps on me or even mouth me when he saw a barking dog ...
A: Ideally, you'll want to keep him moving and teach him to go past the other dog(s) without getting ...
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| over excited dog | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I would like to know what you would suggest. I have a dog that is now a year old and I can take him ...
A: I would suggest continuing training and ask for some additional assistance from the instructor. What ...
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| Recall and team sport? | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I'm Tessa and I'm 13 years old we own two dogs, Lilly and Jorge, Lilly is a 11 month old border ...
A: Some fun things are Rally Obedience, lower level agility with equipment they enjoy, Frisbee/Disc ...
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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: Three weeks probably won't tell you much when looking at the pups. They will be much more likely to ...
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| Doggie Door Training | 1/16/2009 |
Q: My dog is a 1 1/2 yr. Labradoodle/Springer Spaniel. Currently trying to train him to use a dog door ...
A: Does the door swing differently on the way out than on the way in? Some dogs don't like the doors ...
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| Snapping | 1/15/2009 |
Q: We have a three year old English bull dog who is quite intelligent for his breed. We did boarding ...
A: Since this is a new behavior, I would check with the veterinarian and be certain there are no new ...
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| puppy chewing and bitting | 1/14/2009 |
Q: my adorable 8 month old golden has recently become more rowdy when we play even if we cant play at ...
A: Make certain you have a clean bill of health. Once you have that, you may want to sign up for ...
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| crate training | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old puppy that spends the day in a crate. My neighbor lets him out twice to go ...
A: One of hte best things you can do for you and your puppy is to sign up for a puppy class. This will ...
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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: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. The inside of a ...
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| Male Dog Urine Marking | 12/27/2008 |
Q: Help! We have a 3 year old male poodle rescue dog (neutered at one year old) who has been fully ...
A: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. After that, this ...
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| Potty training | 12/26/2008 |
Q: My name is Amber Silverman and i have an eight month old purebred salt and pepper female miniature ...
A: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. After that, this ...
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| My dog is now 3 and still poops inside the house. | 12/25/2008 |
Q: What d I do about my dog still pooping inside the house how do I get her to start going outside?
A: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. After that, this ...
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| Adpoted dog defecating in house! | 12/24/2008 |
Q: Our family has recently adopted two dogs at the same time. Our puppy Bernese Mountain Dog mix named ...
A: As always, make certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. After that, this ...
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| 6 month puppy biting | 12/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Old English Bulldog, spayed female. She is being aggressive with her biting ...
A: As always, get a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. If you have not looked into training ...
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| My dog | 12/23/2008 |
Q: We have a dog that was beaten,it is a stray and wont come near any of us apart from my dad i was ...
A: You will want to get a clean bill of health from your veterinarian so you know the dog is healthy ...
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| fear of stairs and elevators | 12/23/2008 |
Q: My pup, Murdoch, is apparently scared of going down long flights of stairs and into elevators. He is ...
A: Stairs I always like to start pups on the stairs by placing them a few from the bottom to learn how ...
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| breed identification | 12/23/2008 |
Q: I adopted a stray dog about three years ago and I have always wondered what dominant breeds she is ...
A: With a dog that has a territory the size of Maggie's, it doesn't surprise me that she might be ...
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| my five month old female Husky | 12/20/2008 |
Q: When she is in the house or at any time when I go to her to pet or play with her , she pees on the ...
A: Here are some tips on how to housetrain your pup. It seems like you are on the right track and just ...
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| housebreaking | 12/18/2008 |
Q: We just got a 8 month old beagle that unfortunately has been in a small cage her whole life. I have ...
A: As always, make certain your pup has a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. After that, you ...
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| Mouthy, Biting, Nipping | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I've got a male husky puppy, as yet not neutered thought we will when He's bigger. He is really ...
A: I think it is great that you are walking this pup every day. Also good to know that you are taking ...
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| teaching my dog not to do something | 12/16/2008 |
Q: How do I teach my female dog not to go in the garbage? ANSWER: Sometimes teaching dogs to stay out ...
A: Both the poodle and the terrier are smart dogs. This makes teaching them a little more challenging. ...
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| Dog Introduction and Dominance | 12/16/2008 |
Q: i bought a Siberian husky (Guinness) when he was 8 weeks old he is now 6 months and living outside ...
A: As always, make sure all dogs have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. It is best to ...
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| Leash training a saint. | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yo St. who is impossible to walk. I have developed carpal tunnel and a dislocated ...
A: Based on your question, you are using a good method for teaching the polite walking skills, but may ...
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| Socialization | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give us some insight to a problem we are having with our 6 month golden. ...
A: If you have a good dog training center in your community, I would recommend getting her into the ...
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| female dog aggression | 12/15/2008 |
Q: I have four wonderful dogs. 2 males and 2 females, i have had three of them together for 6 years. ...
A: Dogs disagree for a variety of reasons, just like people do. There was something that they had going ...
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| Fear growling in a 6month golden retriever | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you can give us some insight to a problem we are having with our 6 month ...
A: This is very serious and should be addressed in person by a competent trainer. I would recommend ...
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| Husky puppy whining | 12/13/2008 |
Q: We have just gotten a 7 week old husky puppy. She has not stopped whinning since we brought her ...
A: Pups do talk quite a bit when they are first separated from their dog family. Sled dogs breeds in ...
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| Interesting situation | 12/13/2008 |
Q: (I'm a fellow expert from the Turkey board.) About 5 years ago, I brought home a very sickly looking ...
A: Being the Patron Saint of Lost Causes, I would probably take the dog in. If you are set up for the ...
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| teaching my dog not to do something | 12/13/2008 |
Q: How do I teach my female dog not to go in the garbage?
A: Sometimes teaching dogs to stay out of the trash is more difficult than shanging your trash ...
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| Come, Dog Runs Away | 12/10/2008 |
Q: My schnauzer follows most commands but I have always had trouble with her coming when called. Let me ...
A: COME is one of the most important commands because it can save your dog's life. Here are some tips ...
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| My dog is much stronger than I am! | 12/9/2008 |
Q: We just got a purebred blue merle Border Collie named Boo from my boyfriend's parents. He's about ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian so you know there are no ...
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| Bull Boxer chews everything | 12/9/2008 |
Q: i have a bull boxer roughly a year old (a rescue). We got him at about 4 months old and he wasn't ...
A: If you have a local training center you may want to contact them about availability of lessons at ...
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| Dog's interaction with horses/goats | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a difficult situation. We live on 140 acres with my mother-in-law at one end and we are on ...
A: This is most likely going to be a training situation. If you have someone available locally that ...
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| Potty Training Question | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased an 8 week old Malti-poo. Ive done a whole lot of research on how to properly ...
A: I've added some links to help you find articles to help you from my web site. Yes this can take ...
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| Peeing in House | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs and a cat (as well as 4 small children). Since the age of two, the male dog ...
A: I've added some links to help you find articles to help you from my web site. You can try and ...
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| 6 month Old Sheltie Pooping inside | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month sheltie that seemed to be doing very well on her potty training. She will jump at ...
A: Rather than walking around an area in the back yard, go out with your dog on leash and stand in the ...
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| scared dog | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I rescued a 2 yr. old female pyrenese. She was in a shelter and then a man had her for 6 months. She ...
A: As with all pet related things, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. ...
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| House training | 12/4/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I recently adopted a beagle mix (don't know what the other part is) from the ...
A: Sometimes dogs regress a little during the house training process. It is usually a normal thing, but ...
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| Littermate Puppy Training | 12/2/2008 |
Q: We have 2 male parti cocker spaniels pups. We have had them for 5 weeks now and are 12 weeks old. ...
A: You can get these pups to get along with each other and be trained too. It can cometimes be a bit ...
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| flatmate dog growling rewarding | 12/1/2008 |
Q: The flatmate has a dog. Her previous dog was sociable. He was put down in July. Her current dog has ...
A: Don't know if you have tried talking with your housemate about the concerns you have regarding the ...
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| Training a 2 year old Siberian Husky | 11/28/2008 |
Q: He barks a lot and he is very hyper. The people that I am getting him from have been keeping him in ...
A: Yes you can train an adult Siberian Husky. This is an energetic and intelligent breed and I have ...
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| Housebreaking - House Training | 11/26/2008 |
Q: Looking at a 2 yr. old Lhasa who has lived in a kennel for entire life as a breed dog. She's had 2 ...
A: Make sure you have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. You are on the right track with ...
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| jumping and biting | 11/25/2008 |
Q: How do I get my sheltie to stop jumping on us and biting our legs and butts????
A: As always suggested, be certain you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Shetland ...
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| fearful 6-month old, unsocialized pup | 11/23/2008 |
Q: We just added another dog to our household (our first dog is just a year old, an 8lb female ...
A: Good to know you are working with the veterinarian on the health care with your new companion. As ...
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| I need help! | 11/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Golden Retriever/Irish setter mix. Try as we might, we have not been able to ...
A: First be certain your dog has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. You may want to check ...
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| running out when door is opened | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My daughter and her family recently lost a dog when she bolted from the house as guests were ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your family's compainon. Biggest keys are getting the dog to pay ...
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| Aggressive dog | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a ten month old german shepherd/husky mix. Me and my husband adopted him from the shelter ...
A: Make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian so you know the dog is feeling all ...
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| Kennel pup | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I have a miniature schnauzer, he is 7 wks old. He was raised in a kennel and I am having a hard time ...
A: First make sure you have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Also, dogs that have lived in ...
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| 1 yr old min pin going potty in house | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 yr old min pin. I must say she has been quite difficult to potty train, but for the ...
A: Start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Sometimes small dogs take some ...
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| Pillow Shredder | 11/18/2008 |
Q: My Sheltie, Rio is a great dog, well behaved and takes to training well. However the only thing he ...
A: The easiest method to keep the dog from tearing up the pillows is the one you are currently using, ...
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| Older dog keeps pooping in the house | 11/17/2008 |
Q: We have just adopted a 1 1/2 year old beagle mix, she had some problems not peeing and pooping in ...
A: First start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Once you have that, you may need to ...
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| potty training | 11/17/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old yorkie that we got 5 months ago. he is totally trained to go on the pads and i ...
A: First make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. I would encourage you to ...
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| Time Sensitive Advice Needed | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My sister called me last night and she is completely beside herself bc her fiance told her "we just ...
A: I would contact Babette Haggerty who is located in Florida and New York. If she is not close enough ...
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| aggrestion | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I Have two 18 month old labs who grow up together from the time they were about 2 months old and ...
A: First thing to do is get a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. There are a number of things ...
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| our dogs suddenly agressive at each other | 11/16/2008 |
Q: The last 3 days our dog Minnie, age 3 has attacked and bit (not serious) our other dog Pixie age 22 ...
A: First thing to do is get a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. There are a number of things ...
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| Crate Training | 11/15/2008 |
Q: I have a male Italian Greyhound who just turned 1. I've had him since he was 4 months old and have ...
A: First make sure your dog has been in for a complete exam by your veterinarian. Once you have a clean ...
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| dog keeps pooping inside the house | 11/15/2008 |
Q: we have a mix breed eight month old dog who is not fully trained in the bathroom department. our ...
A: Start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. I have pasted two articles below and the ...
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| dog bad habits | 11/14/2008 |
Q: My dog almost 2years old, started to take area rugs, shoes,etc. and runs around shaking them. When ...
A: Make sure your dog has a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Then look at having a trainer ...
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| old english bulldog problems | 11/13/2008 |
Q: we have a 7 month old english bulldog bitch. She is fabulous and funny and kind but also boisterous ...
A: Always start with having a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Then, I would contact some ...
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| behavior changes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have 4 year old 70 lb britney spaniel mix. He is excellent dog and we live in an apartment and he ...
A: First make sure the veterinarian has given your dog a clean bill of health. I would contact a ...
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| trying to train a scared dog | 11/12/2008 |
Q: My husband and I have just adopted a jack russell cross from the local shelter, she is about 1 year ...
A: This is a relatively easy training process that a local trainer could help you through in a fairly ...
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| 14 year old Dauschund - barking at night | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 14 year old male dauschund who is very attached to me. He has some incontinent issue with ...
A: In theory, your boyfriend should understand the relationship you and the dog have had and accept ...
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| house breaking | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i recently adopted a 1 year old yellow lab / german shepherd mix from the local pound. she seems ...
A: Always confirm with your veterinarian that your dog is healthy and then proceed with training and ...
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| dog jumps on cars | 11/10/2008 |
Q: i have a German shepherd that is about 3 years old, ever since he was big enough he would jump on ...
A: If there is a way to separate your dog from the area the vehicles are in, that would be the simplest ...
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| older dog yard potty training | 11/9/2008 |
Q: We adopted a shelter dog 3 years ago who was 18-24 months at the time. Pippin is a terrier mix, ...
A: Teaching adults where you want the bathroom to be is a lot like teaching the pups. I pasted a little ...
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| I've tried everything | 11/9/2008 |
Q: I have tried everything I have read, the crate, praising him when he goes outside, the leash hooked ...
A: Have you checked with the veterinarian to be certain the dog is healthy? If so, keep plugging away ...
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| GSD-length of training session | 11/8/2008 |
Q: My GSD Ruby, will be two in April and I am training her to be off leash. How long should I spend ...
A: I have found the best way to train is in short sessions and then additional time spent in day-to-day ...
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| House training adult terrier | 11/8/2008 |
Q: ironically while I was delivering for AniMeals. No idea of his background, other than that no one ...
A: Without seeing his reaction to your verbal correction, I would guess that he may be a fairly "soft" ...
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| chewing dog | 11/6/2008 |
Q: We have a black lab mixed breed female that we adopted from our local shelter at 6 months old. She ...
A: My first suggestion is to make sure your dog has a clean bill of health. Once you have that, make ...
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| 5 year old dog pooping in home | 11/6/2008 |
Q: We feed her once a day, and walk her at approximately the same time morning and evening. She ...
A: This could be related to stress or health changes so I would suggest seeing the veterinarian for a ...
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| Adult Greyhound Howling | 11/5/2008 |
Q: My husband and I just adopted a 3+ yr. old Retired Racing Greyhound on Saturday from a local ...
A: Sounds like you are on the right path, and I think it is great that you have spoken with the ...
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| belgian malinois puppy | 11/4/2008 |
Q: For the first time in our lives we (husband and I) have a dog. At the moment, the puppy is 4 months ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/ http://rileytrainingcenter.blogspot.com ...
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| Fear of Thunder | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 year old Shiba Inu - Coco - he's a great dog but Summer here in Florida are terrible for ...
A: There are a number of good sites with counter conditioning tips, which I will link for you. ...
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| dog eating poop | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I got my dog when she was about a month old and when she was about 4 months old we added a new dog ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/ http://rileytrainingcenter.blogspot.com ...
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| dog training | 11/3/2008 |
Q: How do i train my dog to alert me when he needs to be taken out? ( by sitting at the front door or ...
A: I like to teach the dog to ring bells by the door. It really trains me, but still works for getting ...
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| fly swatter | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Yorkie and he barks and goes nut. We will give him the fly swatter and bites it and takes ...
A: Providing the your dog has a clean bill of health from the veterinarian, it sounds like this is a ...
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| 5 year old afraid | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Our 6 month old lab retriever jumps up on our son(to play) and also nips all of us. We exercise him ...
A: Make sure your dog has a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Then I would suggest having a ...
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| rottiexhusky | 11/1/2008 |
Q: i just got a rottie x husky 7mths old,she is so lazy,only moves to eat or go to the loo,we have to ...
A: Since the veterinarians thinks the dog is fine, this could be a food related item. Make sure you are ...
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| Saved adult female dog - never house-trained | 10/31/2008 |
Q: About 4 months ago we adopted a 15-month-old terrier/cattle dog mix. She was written-up as never ...
A: It sounds like you are on the right track. Make sure you have no health concerns and then keep ...
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| Electric Dog fence and anxious dog. | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have a dog who is a rodesian ridgback/lab/shar pei. Her name is Roxy and she is about 2-3 years ...
A: Because this is a specific training issue, I think you would be better off having a trainer come to ...
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| New Puppy | 10/29/2008 |
Q: We have a smaller, 12mnth old Bichon Poo. Great little dog. Loves everyone and everything. Was ...
A: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/Pack_Leader.html http://rileytrainingcenter.blogspot.com The best ...
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| litter mates keep fighting | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I just got two 9 week old shih tuzs(male and female). I am having a ploblem with the two of them ...
A: Make sure your dogs have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. Once you have that, you'll ...
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| Potties insides but NEVER outside... | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Fox Terrier (male) and he will not potty outside at all... I have had him only ...
A: As always, check with your veterinarian to be certain your dog is healthy. Keep working on the ...
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| German Shepherd - Fly Snapping Behaviors | 10/25/2008 |
Q: my 7 yr old shepherd acts like he is snapping at flies all time eating laying in bed walking around ...
A: I am going to refer you to your veterinarian for this as there are a number of health concerns that ...
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| Submissive Urination - Rat Terrier | 10/24/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 year old rat terrior. He lived on a farm with a female rat terrior, kids, and farm ...
A: As I always suggest, start with a veterinarian checking out the dog to make certain you have a clean ...
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| daschund potty training | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I have had my daschund for about 2 months. He was fully grown when I got him. He is a rescue dog, so ...
A: Firts make sure your dog has a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Once that is done, you ...
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| house training | 10/21/2008 |
Q: ive got a 14 week beagle puppy,he is paper trained and in the process of trying to get him to go ...
A: Keep following the basic instructions from earlier and try adding a bit of the newspaper into the ...
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| house training | 10/20/2008 |
Q: ive got a 14 week beagle puppy,he is paper trained and in the process of trying to get him to go ...
A: From my web site: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html House Train ...
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| dog new house training. | 10/17/2008 |
Q: !(my english is not really good but, i gonna try to) i have a problem to take my dog chocolate ...
A: This may be as simple as the flooring or amount of light being the cause of the problem. Have you ...
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| i dont know what to do | 10/16/2008 |
Q: i think she's confused of where to go potty.ok if i have her in a close section in the house with ...
A: From my web site: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html House Train ...
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| walking 2 st. bernards | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i have 2 st. bernard puppies- 5 months old, male and female. they are totally outside dogs and play ...
A: There are a number of techniques for teaching polite walking. You may want to start by walking each ...
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| Potty training issues | 10/14/2008 |
Q: OK so I own a 1 yr and 5 month old female chihuahua. I got her when she was 8 weeks old. As soon ...
A: From my web site: http://www.outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html House Train ...
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| Barking | 10/12/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 month old jack russell mix more jack rusell she is so bad at biting all the time and im ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Terriers can be quite ...
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| older dog/new puppy problem relationship | 10/12/2008 |
Q: We have an adult pug (Mikey, 11 years old). He is not well socialized to other dogs and has been ...
A: Your situation is a bit different than adding a permanent member to your household, but many of the ...
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| Dog tackling | 10/12/2008 |
Q: I would like to know a technique or a training method for my dog who tackles other dogs. NOT ALL ...
A: Your dog has some really interesting breeds -- all of which are high drive and intelligent. What ...
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| my jack russell is out of control | 10/10/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 month old jack russell mix more jack rusell she is so bad at biting all the time and im ...
A: First you must be certain there are no health concerns with this dog so take her to the veterinarian ...
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| Behavior correction for a submissive peer? | 10/9/2008 |
Q: We recently adopted a five-year-old Akita mix (possibly with black lab). He's an absolute ...
A: The first thing you must do is make certain the dog is healthy by taking him in for a check up at ...
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| 7 yr old Samoed seriously regressing in toilet training | 10/8/2008 |
Q: 7 yr old male samoed...well toilet trained but moved to new house and has since regressed. Although ...
A: First have this dog checked out by a veterinarian to make sure there isn't an underlying cuase and ...
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| Labrador on counters | 10/7/2008 |
Q: My dog is a lab and he is almost two years old. He continues to get up on the counters when we are ...
A: Your Labrador is performing what is often called "Counter Surfing" and the success he gets with ...
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| over protective/skittish dog | 10/5/2008 |
Q: Our mini Australian Shepherd is just over a year old. We've had her since she was 11 weeks old and ...
A: First start with a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Once you have that, I would suggest ...
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| Jumping and playful biting | 10/4/2008 |
Q: We have a cocker spaniel/King Charles spaniel,5 months old. She will run off at times and will not ...
A: I would concentrate on training this current companion before adding an additional dog to your home. ...
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| Agression | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Sorry if this is long trying to explain it as best as i can. "I have 2 female ...
A: As always recommended, make sure your animals have a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. ...
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| barking 3 year old dog | 10/1/2008 |
Q: i just got a 3 year old dockson when we leave to go out he will bark intil we come home but he is ...
A: As always, make sure you have a clean bill of health from your veterinarian. Dachshunds can be ...
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| night crate barking | 10/1/2008 |
Q: We just got a new 13week old springerdoodle. He is doing great with our family and has caught on to ...
A: I've included three sections of information for you. If you let him out at 3 AM, take him directly ...
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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: Have you had the dog to the veterinarian for a check up? Make sure you have a clean bill of health ...
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| my dog is peeing on the couch | 9/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 year old female dog. We got her from the SPCA about a year ago and she was already house ...
A: Have you had the dog to the veterinarian for a check up? If she had not been having problems and ...
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| pug puppy training | 9/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old pug puppy and I have no idea how to potty train her. My big problem is that I ...
A: Crate Training Most dog owners, experts, veterinarians and trainers recommend crates (also called ...
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| housetraining | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I have had my puppy for about 2 months now... he is doing good in housetraining... i let him out ...
A: Dog - Potty Training Basics Going to the bathroom in the house is one of the biggest issues for ...
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| Chihuahua | 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: Have you had the dog to the veterinarian to be checked out and gotten a clean bill of health? That ...
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| Paper Training a Yorkie | 9/25/2008 |
Q: She is going very well with going #1 on the paper but she will not go #2 on the paper only on rare ...
A: I have to share that I am not a big fan of paper training and prefer teaching the dogs to go ...
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| undersocialized dog? | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I am actually writing for my friend and colleague who is just beside herself about a dog problem. ...
A: Has the dog been examined and given a clean bill of health from a veterinarian? If not, that would ...
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| Dog House training | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I am fostering a dog that was previously owned by a breeder. Strangely, although I walk her twice a ...
A: In addition to the basic house training http://outlawchinooks.com/dog_Potty_Training.html, your dog ...
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| growling | 9/23/2008 |
Q: we have a 6 month old cocker. It lets us take food away and does not mind the beagle(older) we have ...
A: This behavior is called Resource Guarding, and it’s a normal dog behavior, but not one that people ...
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| My toddler and my beagle | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 15 month old little girl and 2 dogs(a beagle and a beagle mix). The beagle mix lets our ...
A: There are a number of things you can do in this situation. For safety's sake, I am going to ...
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| training my dog to protect the house | 9/21/2008 |
Q: we have a german sheperd she will be 1 year old in october.i would like to train her to protect the ...
A: German Shepherd Dogs http://www.akc.org/breeds/german_shepherd_dog/ are aloof by nature and that may ...
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| nervous dog | 9/21/2008 |
Q: we have a pure breed Border Collie that we got when she was about 6 months old. She is now about 10 ...
A: As always, have the dog examined by a veterinarian to be certain there are no health concerns. If ...
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| new adoption | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I just brought home a 8 month old female Boxer. She has not eaten or gone to bathroom in 24 hours. ...
A: Have you taken her to see your veterinarian for a well dog check up? That is an important part of ...
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| whining | 9/20/2008 |
Q: i have tried tried the my scent on a old shirt that didnt work i also put him in dark place that ...
A: I would try crate training your dog and see if that helps. ...
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| ANXIETY? | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 5 YR OLD MALTESE. THE LAST 3 DAYS HE FOLLOWS ME THOUGHOUT THE HOUSE AND WHEN I STOP TO SIT ...
A: Probably not anxiety. If this is a new behavior, you probably want to check with your veterinarian ...
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| House training older dog | 9/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month Yorkie/Shih-Tzu mix female. I got her when she was 4 months old. I can not house ...
A: Although your dog is 10-months old, I would still suggest training with the following steps. Another ...
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| Dog won't use Doggy Door and Backyard | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Kathleen, I asked this question of someone else here but it did not address my problem. I have a ...
A: Have you had this dog to the veterinarian to rule out any health concerns? How long have you had the ...
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| Barking Dog | 9/18/2008 |
Q: We have a 1 1/2 yr old bijon poodle who is causing us problems. We own a 2 family house and he has ...
A: Barking is a normal dog behavior, and dogs will bark some no matter what you do with training. The ...
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| problems with house training 9 month old puppy | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We are living overseas. We bought a small dog here. Due to language issues we don't get alot of ...
A: I don't see where you are currently living, but would suggest that you locate a veterinarian that ...
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| Barking | 9/15/2008 |
Q: My name is Luisa. My husband and i have 2 dogs. A beagle and a labrador they are both 2 years old! ...
A: First you want to evaluate why your dog is barking. Boredom or loneliness may be a contributing ...
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| Wetting everywhere | 9/15/2008 |
Q: We have a 14 year old Jack Russell that has started wetting in the house, mostly on my washing ...
A: Urine Territory Marking Dogs are territorial animals and some may show desire to have their own ...
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| Crate Training | 9/14/2008 |
Q: i have a year old daushound and she potties in the house. i take her outside and she won't potty but ...
A: Dogs - Potty Training Basics Going to the bathroom in the house is one of the biggest issues for ...
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