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SubjectDate Asked
Older puppy regressing7/19/2010
  Q: We are taking care of two small dogs that our daughter and son-in-law adopted several months ago. I ...
  A: If you want to crate the dog, you will want a partition in your crate or just a smaller crate ...
yorkshire terrier7/17/2010
  Q: I was planning on Yorshire Terrier puppy! a little boy. I plan on having him as my little house dog. ...
  A: Yorkshire Terriers are not impossible to potty train. They have a reputation for being more ...
toilet training and chewing7/15/2010
  Q: My sister owns a 9 month old male cocker spaniel. I'm visiting for quite some time and have quickly ...
  A: You are probably right in that the pup knows no other way to potty than in the house, but there is ...
Puppy peeing on carpet7/14/2010
  Q: I have a 10 week old puppy who is an outdoor dog with his own secure run. I take him out frequently ...
  A: I think you are right on the money - this is likely marking behavior. Here is a really good article ...
Puppy help!6/16/2010
  Q: I am so glad I found this site:) I have an 8 week old chocolate lab puppy who we have had for 3 ...
  A: I believe if you create undesirable consequences when Roxy bites at you, it will ultimately curtain ...
bathroom issues6/14/2010
  Q: I have an 11mth old french/Italian mastiff Lexi. Lexi is house trained. i let her out all the time ...
  A: I wonder if your pup has some aversion to your basement, causing her to potty there? My best ...
Morning Housetraining Problems and Regression6/13/2010
  Q: We have a 3 month old havachon puppy who's been pretty well housetrained. During the day and ...
  A: I wonder if you have considered changing the location of your puppy's training pads? Or have you ...
Drama queen dog!6/8/2010
  Q: My puppy is only 6 months old, and she has just made a big adjustment she went from living with my ...
  A: I apologize for the delayed response - I've had an unusual schedule lately. I don't know how to ...
dog runs away6/3/2010
  Q: My 10 lb Poodle who I have had since a puppy is nutered and when he gets a chance he runs away for ...
  A: I wonder if you can tell me more about your situation so that I can best answer your question? How ...
puppy training5/8/2010
  Q: We have a male rottweiler puppy.He is 67 days old.The problem is that he is always trying to bite us ...
  A: This topic really is not my expertise, but I do have some advice for you. I would strongly urge ...
from wee wee pad to out doors5/5/2010
  Q: I have a 1yr old female yorkie she weight about 4 lbs. She was trained to use a wee wee pad. We have ...
  A: To get your yorkie to poop outside, you may want to initially try taking a "used" wee pad out to the ...
seperation anxiety5/4/2010
  Q: I have just rescued a 4y.o male shih tzu about a week ago and am experiencing some issues with him. ...
  A: Separation anxiety can be really difficult for a dog to overcome, but it can be done. If you ...
Agressive pitt/hound mix with separation anxiety4/26/2010
  Q: My boyfriend and I recently got an 8 month old pitt/hound mix named Bo. He is about 60 pounds and ...
  A: Dog aggression is not my area of expertise, but I found this website which appears to have some ...
Urination and Whining issues4/22/2010
  Q: I have had my dog since February. She is a 1yr old shepard mix. She had puppies about a month before ...
  A: I believe the first thing to do is to take your dog back to the veterinarian to be sure her UTI is ...
Training pad misses!4/20/2010
  Q: We have a 3 year old Lhasa/Poodle mix. We've trained her to use an indoor pee pad and things were ...
  A: I believe your best bet would be to go ahead and train your pup to potty outside at this point. As ...
whinning shih tzu's4/11/2010
  Q: I have two shih tzu's. they are 1 1/2 years old. I have only had them for 4 months. they do not like ...
  A: This is somewhat outside my area of expertise, but I have a hunch that your shih tsu's may have ...
Housetraining Issues4/9/2010
  Q: I am having some difficulties teaching my 11 week old Chow mix to use the bathroom outside and could ...
  A: It typically takes months (not days or weeks) to completely potty train a puppy, but you should see ...
toilet training4/2/2010
  Q: 1) that a medical issue please hello i got my dog 3 weeks ago from someone who dont want her ...
  A: You should probably see the veterinarian again for the first item - I cannot help with that. For ...
Dog walking?3/31/2010
  Q: Hey! I'm walking my neighbors dog. 3 or 4 times a week. I have a couple behav. issues I need help ...
  A: I quick mist of water should not do any harm to the dog. You can try it and you will know almost ...
potty training-regression3/30/2010
  Q: I have a 16 month old Wheaton terrier who has been crate trained from day 1. She has been ...
  A: It sounds like your terrier was somehow prompted by the kennel experience to revert back to ...
Dog walking?3/29/2010
  Q: Hey! I'm walking my neighbors dog. 3 or 4 times a week. I have a couple behav. issues I need help ...
  A: For the barking, one good method is to distract the dog immediately when this behavior starts. You ...
Potty Training my new Chihuahua3/25/2010
  Q: So recently my sister-in-law (who previously had a female Chihuahua) decided she wanted another. She ...
  A: Summer: Check out this blog post for help in getting your pup to potty outside. ...
Crate training3/24/2010
  Q: I have been crate training since I got him 2 months ago. He is 6 months now. Breeder was already ...
  A: You really need to just do what works. Different puppies are ready at different times. For now you ...
pooping in the house3/23/2010
  Q: I just got a 10 mos. old Jackabee. The previous owner said the dog was house broken and rarely had ...
  A: Following is a link to my blog entries on dog potty training. Please check it out. Particularly ...
Puppy/biting3/16/2010
  Q: I have a purebred Siberian Husky she is just a little over 3 months and she will not stop biting. ...
  A: Check out this blog post on nipping. ...
Potty Training A Puppy3/2/2010
  Q: How Do You Potty train a Puppy??
  A: Here are a few blog links to check out. Hope these help! ...
Dog Barks When Left Alone2/23/2010
  Q: I have a one year old male boxer who seems to have separation anxiety and will bark non stop while ...
  A: Sometimes a ticking clock by your Boxer's crate, or some sort of white noise may help to calm him. ...
Potty training adopted 1 yr old dog2/8/2010
  Q: I adopted a dog on Friday and can't seem to get him to potty outside. The previous owner said he's ...
  A: It is fairly common for dogs to want to mark everything they see when you take them for walks. I ...
Jack Russell2/4/2010
  Q: We have 2 high strung Jack Russells that we love very much. They sleep in a kennel and I get up ...
  A: You shouldn't have to let your dogs out in the middle of the night to go potty, nor should you feel ...
Dog Pottying in the house at 4 & 71/26/2010
  Q: We have had our dogs for 3 and 4 years and they both are potty trained but over the last 2 years ...
  A: First, I believe positive reinforcement is more effective than discipline for dogs, so keep that in ...
beagle puppy potty training1/12/2010
  Q: My husband and I recently bought a 3 month old beagle puppy ! He is adorable but we have a problem ! ...
  A: First, you should keep in mind that potty training a puppy is not usually accomplished right away - ...
What do I do?11/24/2009
  Q: I have a Chihuahua, and he is about a year old, and my sister wont train him, because she thinks he ...
  A: If many dogs have gone to the restroom in your house, you must make every effort to be sure the ...
peeing outside11/11/2009
  Q: i have a 12 week old great dane puppy and i have had him for 4 days and he seems to only pee 2 times ...
  A: I would advise taking puppy to the vet first to be sure there isn't a medical issue. Once you have ...
10 weel old Wheaten Play or dominance11/5/2009
  Q: I have a 10 week old Wheaten puppy that we just got. I am about 99% happy with the amount he is ...
  A: Chris! Often just removing temptation is the best thing with puppies, so I would advise putting the ...
Basset Hound11/2/2009
  Q: We just got a Basset Hound. It is about 4 months old. It always goes outside to go to the bathroom, ...
  A: I believe when you say 'he scratches at the back door' it is when he needs to go outside to go to ...
chow chow10/26/2009
  Q: I've got a 8wk old chow chow puppy and he doesn't mind having his collar on-but- when i connect his ...
  A: Try getting your puppy used to the leash gradually. Don't hook him up and immediately try to walk ...
how to train a dog?10/25/2009
  Q: I want to ask you,how to train my dog to share hand? ...
  A: What a beautiful dog you have! As with most dog training, teaching your dog to shake hands is ...
Jack Russel Jumping Fence10/7/2009
  Q: I am puppy sitting my boyfriends Jack Russell who's name is Carter. I have a big back yard and a ...
  A: I will give a couple suggestions, but they are more for long term solutions. If you are pet sitting ...
potty training a 2 yr old puggle9/30/2009
  Q: i recently (3 weeks) got a 2 year old male puggle from a friend. he is a good dog but he has had ...
  A: I think your best bet is to praise your dog when he does go poop (even on a walk) to let him know he ...
pee pad training older dog9/29/2009
  Q: I have a 13 month old female yorkie that is a rehome, we have had her for just about a month. She is ...
  A: If you have any terrain outdoors that is not like grass so that it won't get your puppy wet and ...
Nasty Behavior9/28/2009
  Q: Have a year 5 year old Shitz-Tzu who was neutered as a pup.I have had a few incidences in the past ...
  A: Check out this blog post on territory marking. ...
Adult Dog Training9/27/2009
  Q: About 2 weeks ago, my family had adopted a 1 year old dog. We found it in a newspaper. Not a long ...
  A: Anna! Consistency is key in any dog training. If you want him to pee 3 times a day, you should ...
potty training a 2 yr old puggle9/26/2009
  Q: i recently (3 weeks) got a 2 year old male puggle from a friend. he is a good dog but he has had ...
  A: If you haven't already taken your Puggle to the vet, you may want to do that to rule out any medical ...
peeing9/22/2009
  Q: My partner and I recently adopted a rot/husky/boxer mix. We feel he is a perfect match, especially ...
  A: I have some suggestions for you to try. First, it is best not to use the crate for punishment since ...
help with sleeping habits9/9/2009
  Q: I have a 6 month old lab and I have two questions actually. One: I want him to sleep on his rug, ...
  A: For the chewing, check out this blog post: ...
Unexplained Peeing9/4/2009
  Q: Our puggle, Fiona is 6 months old and a dream of a pup. Hardly ever barks, learns really quickly, ...
  A: Lori! Often when a pup relapses it is due to a change in his/her life. Are you in a new home? New ...
weening off pee pads9/3/2009
  Q: I live in San Francisco, in a 3 story home. My Morkie, now has a pretty good grasp of peeing and ...
  A: Don! I wonder if you have tried putting his favorite toy or a Kong with treats or peanut butter ...
New puppy owner8/21/2009
  Q: I recently own a 2 month old beautiful Shi Tzu boy named Rocco. He is very play full and loving. I ...
  A: Dogs typically prefer clean areas over dirty areas, so your Rocco may like to have his potty pad ...
Potty trainin8/20/2009
  Q: I have a minipin and he is 6months when potty training and bein in house do u leave them in kennel ...
  A: You need to be fair to the puppy so that they have adequate time out of the kennel also. You should ...
Elevated Food Bowl Strike8/3/2009
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old Bernese Mountain Dog named Bernie. My best friend (who is in vet school) ...
  A: This is outside my area of expertise, so I'm not sure how you would force him to use the elevated ...
Paper training7/31/2009
  Q: I have new maltipoo puppy (born April 26). We've had her since she was 8 weeks old (about a month ...
  A: It may help to put a piece or two of your puppy's poop on the pad where you want her to go - that ...
regressed in toilet trained7/27/2009
  Q: I have a 1 1/2 yr old maltize x shitsu she has been house trained since the age of 4mths but just ...
  A: This behavior is probably related to the new puppy. Often changes in a dogs life prompt behavior ...
Potty Training Rescue Chihuahua7/23/2009
  Q: I am fostering an adult Chihuahua male (not neutered YET) and I am having trouble getting him to ...
  A: First, be sure not to feed your dog anything within 3 hours of bedtime and take him out right before ...
housebreaking7/22/2009
  Q: I have a 16wk old puppy. She lets me know she has to go out. On walks she marks a lot but just a ...
  A: Kim! I will refer you to a few blog posts which may help. If not, give me some more details and I ...
dog toilet training7/14/2009
  Q: Please help, my 5 year old staffie cross has started urinating and defacating on the kitchen floor ...
  A: Sarah! When Lyla goes out before bedtime, make sure she goes potty outside. If you are not ...
Dog peeing on Sofa7/12/2009
  Q: I am going crazy! My two year old Wheaten Terrier, Poppet, has always had a problem peeing on soft ...
  A: Destiny! First, I recommend positive reinforcement instead of trying to punish a dog. They really ...
dog toilet training7/8/2009
  Q: Please help, my 5 year old staffie cross has started urinating and defacating on the kitchen floor ...
  A: Sarah! Dogs often react to new pets in their home, even if they seem to get along. Since this ...
3yr old dog pees when i leave him7/7/2009
  Q: i have a 3 yr old mixed breed dog that i rescued from the kennels i work at 1 year ago. At the time ...
  A: Ashley! Your dog may be marking his new surroundings. There may have been other pets there before ...
crate training7/6/2009
  Q: i just got a shi-tzu pup which 2.5 months old i only had her for 7 days. she always sleeps with me ...
  A: Devi! Here are 3 articles which may help you with this. Good luck! ...
potty training nightmare7/5/2009
  Q: yorkie. We have her confined to a tile floor area about 8x5 since we got her 2 weeks ago. ...
  A: Bo! Whichever method you choose (pads, litter box, newspaper, outside, etc), consistency on your ...
DOG TRAINING7/3/2009
  Q: I HAVE A 9-10 MONTH OLD DOG. I GOT HER FROM A SHELTER WHEN SHE WAS 2 MONTHS OLD (SHE HAD ALREADY ...
  A: Heather! If giving your puppy more freedom around the house is when the bad behavior started, then ...
teaching a one yr old shitizu6/26/2009
  Q: Kim, you have helped me to potty train my rescued dog at nine months old. I finally have her ...
  A: Lorayne! For your dogs safety, I would recommend working on the sit/stay command first, and this ...
5 y/o Jack Russell Pees Everywhere6/24/2009
  Q: I have had my dogs Eddie and Sara for about 5 or 6 years. Both are Jack Russells. Sara is an awesome ...
  A: Adam! The dominant behavior issue is outside my area of expertise, but I have 3 blog posts which ...
hi6/16/2009
  Q: it is said that give a treat to a dog while training , and its also said that it has specifid eating ...
  A: Ken! When you use treats for training, you should use very small treats (you can even use dry ...
dog coming on our property6/15/2009
  Q: Neighbor's dog comes onto out property and urinates on our trees, which are young and can't take the ...
  A: Ken! There are products on the market to keep dogs out of certain areas, so that would be my best ...
Potty Training6/14/2009
  Q: I keep my 4 month old chow chow in a pen, with clean newspaper for him always. But he puts off going ...
  A: Stephanie! You can train a dog to potty in a specific area outside, it just takes persistence on ...
crate training6/10/2009
  Q: I have a 9 yr old Chihuahua. He has been peeing in my daughter's rooms even though I walk him, and ...
  A: Brook! It seems as though your Chihuahua may be having some separation anxiety when you crate him. ...
Toy Poodle Housetraining6/5/2009
  Q: My toy poodle is 6 months old and I have been training him to use a doggy tray pad. He seemed to be ...
  A: Glenda! At 6 months, your puppy is probably getting close to being potty trained, but some dogs ...
My Dog6/2/2009
  Q: my family and i need help and quick. i love my dog Scout, she is a liver and white pure bred ...
  A: Cheyanne! You must somehow make it so that the dog does not have access to the food. If you must ...
housebreaking6/1/2009
  Q: I have 1 year old chihuahua that has been using potty pads. I now want to switch him to litter ...
  A: Dogs typically will try not to soil the area where they lay and sleep. Putting the litter box in ...
1 year old neutered male Bichon-Shitzu designer dog.5/20/2009
  Q: Breeder sold dog to me when he was 4-mos., old. He was neutered and chipped. Absolutely no ...
  A: Jeanne! In researching this topic, I have found that there are probably 2 effective approaches to ...
Inapproprite pooping5/18/2009
  Q: My dog and I just moved to a differeny house. He seems unhappy here. At first he wouldn't eat or ...
  A: Gerrie: It sounds like you are renting, so I suspect adding a patch of lawn in a private area is ...
Inapproprite pooping5/18/2009
  Q: My dog and I just moved to a differeny house. He seems unhappy here. At first he wouldn't eat or ...
  A: Gerrie! I probably need more information from you to give an adequate recommendation. What was the ...
potty training in apartment5/16/2009
  Q: is it ok to litter box train my puppy along with regular potty training or will that just tend to ...
  A: Jessica! Initially, I would recommend using one house training method or the other or I fear that ...
trouble house breaking puppy5/14/2009
  Q: I have a four month old male Belgian Shepard,he eats 3 meals a day as advised by the vet. During the ...
  A: Helen! You may need to change your dog's feeding schedule so that he can empty his bowels prior to ...
shy dog5/4/2009
  Q: I just wondered if you could help me with some advice regarding our one and a half year old Northern ...
  A: Rob and Jane! I have a few suggestions for you. First, be sure to thoroughly clean and neutralize ...
Why is my dog peeing in the house.4/21/2009
  Q: I have a very frustrating situation that is well my little girl. She is a Havanese and is almost a ...
  A: First, be sure to thoroughly clean then neutralize any area your dog has soiled in the house. You ...
He is driving us crazy!4/7/2009
  Q: We have a pug named Mario, he's three years old. He was a christmas present that we didn't really ...
  A: Erin: Vigilance would be my best idea here. You are already keeping him off the bed, which would ...
about my boy dog4/5/2009
  Q: I have a boy dog about 1 year and 6 months. He has been peeing trained for a long time. But I have ...
  A: Stacy! Usually this sort of behavior is brought on by something new or changed in the dog's ...
2 Year Old Shih Potty Problems..HELP!!3/30/2009
  Q: My two year old shih tzu (spayed) has been trained to potty in the house on a tray. She typically ...
  A: Karla! First, be sure to thoroughly clean then neutralize any area your dog has soiled in the ...
Dog behavior3/24/2009
  Q: My puppy will not potty outside at night. She is 8 weeks old and I have had her for 4 days. I am ...
  A: Beverley! If your puppy is small enough to carry, pick her up and take her to the spot you want her ...
Dog Training and Children3/23/2009
  Q: What a wonderful site this is. My question is regarding dog training and my step-kids. We have a 4 ...
  A: Rachel! Train the dog to do something you want him to do to distract him from the nipping. You may ...
still potty training, fighting who's boss3/19/2009
  Q: I took your advice on confining my shitzu to a smaller area in the yard to convince her she is not ...
  A: Lorayne: This can be a little tricky, because you don't want to discourage Peaches from using her ...
My sweet puppy3/18/2009
  Q: I rescued my puppy, Tupelo Honey from a terrible farm in upstate New York. She is absolutely ...
  A: Joey! Earning Tupe's trust is really out of my area of expertise, so I won't attempt to answer that ...
Soiling inside the home3/16/2009
  Q: I have a 13 month old male (fixed) sheltie. I got him when he was three months old from the same ...
  A: Luiso! I would recommend first increasing the frequency for taking the pup out to potty. Start ...
Chewing and messing in the house3/14/2009
  Q: which I've had since he was 12 weeks old. 2 months ago we also got a boxer who is now around a year ...
  A: Zaidah! Check out this blog post for your Boxer's chewing problems: ...
dog trainging issues aplenty!3/13/2009
  Q: First and foremost is that we have a 14 year old Norwegian Elkhound who has a urinary problem and ...
  A: Deb! This is really outside my area of expertise, since you have the older dog with a urinary ...
potty training3/11/2009
  Q: I hope you can help. My mum has adopted 2 dogs from a sanctuary (not sure of their background). They ...
  A: I wonder if the dog has been to the vet lately to be sure she doesn't have a medical contributing to ...
3 year old minpin not potty trainted3/5/2009
  Q: I have had my 3 year old min pin since he was 6 weeks old. We crate trained him at first, but he ...
  A: Nicole! I wonder if your dog has been to the vet lately? Before you do anything else, be sure he ...
Training my puppy not to pee and poop in the house3/4/2009
  Q: I hope you are well. I have a two months old puppy. he poops and pees in the house. I take him out ...
  A: Azadeh! Puppy potty training takes time, more for some than others. The best thing you can do is ...
potty training an 8mo shitizu2/26/2009
  Q: I inheritied an 8mo purebred shitizu that was living with a working family, during the day she was ...
  A: Lorayne! It can be difficult and frustrating trying to house train a dog when you are not there ...
housebreaking2/25/2009
  Q: I live in an apartment with two other room mates. I have a female min pin that just turned one. ...
  A: Debbie! It sounds line your pup was house trained, but is having a relapse, so you may need to go ...
Training When Not Home2/19/2009
  Q: I am not home enough. I work full-time, go to school and have other obligations. So I can be away ...
  A: Charity! I'm not sure what to recommend to you, since any dog training requires consistency and a ...
Puppy question about crying2/19/2009
  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: John! I recently did a blog post on this topic which you can see here: ...
potty taining2/18/2009
  Q: I am from Jaisalmer, India. I have 3 months old female lab pup, she is with us for past 2 months but ...
  A: Naminder! First, I would recommend eliminating the milk for your pup. It is not necessary for ...
labradoodle puppies2/17/2009
  Q: My two male labradoodle puppies are in the laundry and/or outside while we are at work and at ...
  A: Heather! Have you tried using interactive dog toys which hold treats similar to this one: ...
introducing puppy to kitten2/16/2009
  Q: I just got a 2 month old female pug puppy today and I am wondering how to introduce it to my 7 month ...
  A: Paul! This is not really my area of expertise, but I found this useful article: ...
Adaptable forms of dog exercise for disabled owner2/15/2009
  Q: I adopted a great dog 4 days ago as a Service Animal. Bijou is the perfect poodle, I however, am ...
  A: I think using a stake to tie Bijou up at the park WHILE SUPERVISED is okay to try. Different dogs ...
house training2/4/2009
  Q: I have a 4yr old pekenese that was trained but he now pees wherever he wants to in the house .how ...
  A: Norma! Your dog may be reacting to a recent change in his life - new home, new furniture, new ...
HELP!!!2/3/2009
  Q: I have a 3 year old pug and we just moved to New York and I'm trying to train her to go on the wee ...
  A: Danielle! First, if it has been over 36 hours since she has gone potty, you may want to take her to ...
Rescue Dog= Losing my mind!2/2/2009
  Q: Need all kinds of help with our rescue dog? We have rescued a Pointer mix, female, about a year old, ...
  A: Debbie! For house training, I will recommend my training bell here http://www.gizmo2wizmo.com/ ...
potty training2/1/2009
  Q: 7 but she wont tell me when shes got to go out and i dont know what to do it seems like she got the ...
  A: Vickie! Your pup is still very young, and potty training can take some time. It sounds like she is ...
Dog Has Toilet Problems2/1/2009
  Q: I have a Springer Spaniel, approx age 5yrs. He wasn't wanted by his previous owner and ...
  A: Jude! I would recommend walking until your dog starts to poop, then stay in that same spot (don't ...
housebreaking and chewing1/30/2009
  Q: My five month old male puppy is sort of housebroken, he holds it all night and barks when he needs ...
  A: Janet! Every time you catch puppy peeing in the house, make a loud clap or some quick noise to ...
Neighbor dog attacks my dog as we walk1/29/2009
  Q: While walking my puppy, my neighbor's dog, which is always loose, runs up to us and nips at my ...
  A: Glenn! This really is not my area of expertise, but I found a couple things that may help. Check ...
Housebreaking 2 puppies1/28/2009
  Q: I have 2 male American Eskimo pups. They are 3 months old and we have had them home almost 3 weeks ...
  A: Brooke! I'm sure those pups are beautiful! Try keeping the smaller pup crated while you take the ...
My dog is acting out!1/20/2009
  Q: We have had our Akita for 2 1/2 years. We inherited her from a bad past of neglect and probably ...
  A: Gwen! Have you considered an electronic wireless fence? Look at these - ...
dog urinating1/19/2009
  Q: Can you tell me please why a 3 year old mix breed dog would suddenly start urinating in the house ...
  A: Mary-Anne. Usually this sort of behavior is brought on by something new or changed in the dog's ...
potty training pup1/19/2009
  Q: Last Monday i got a twelve weeks old Shih Tzu pup. She sleeps in a play pen and if i have to go out ...
  A: Howdy, Cheryl! You may want to consider crate training. The ASPCA has a good article here - ...
Highway Training1/19/2009
  Q: We recently aquired a Border Terrier type dog (he was a stray). He's a good little hound my guess is ...
  A: Mitch! The first solution that comes to mind is an invisible, wireless fence like these - ...
house training1/18/2009
  Q: 3 months ago I adopted a rescued 5 month old Silky Terrier who is just adorable, except for a few ...
  A: Greetings, Kathy! It sounds like you may need to keep your Terrier in a crate when you are away - ...
4yr. old doxi keeps peeing in my dining room!1/18/2009
  Q: My 4 year. old dachshund was stolen from me when she was less than a year. old, during that short ...
  A: Cierra! I would suggest crate training and also a dog potty training bell first. See my blog - ...
Puppy training1/17/2009
  Q: I just acquired an 8 wk old Shih Tzu. I need some advice on puppy housebreaking and simple ...
  A: Irving! I recommend using a potty training bell with crate training. Check out my blog post here: ...
Question about pups1/17/2009
  Q: You are going to need a coffee or tea for this e-mail. I have a few questions about German Shepherd ...
  A: Mike! It is so exciting to anticipate getting a new puppy! I think you would do fine to choose the ...
dog potty problem1/16/2009
  Q: we have a 2yrs old,15 pound female Boston Terrier. We bought her when she was about 4 months old. ...
  A: Bobby! Since you live on a golf course, I'm assuming a traditional fence is out of the question. ...
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I can help primarily with dog potty training, and also with some basic training and behavior issues. I offer practical solutions to common problems. When I come across a dog related topic I am not personally familiar with, I diligently research it so that I am continually learning more about our furry friends.

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I am a dog enthusiast doing ongoing research on many dog training basics and some behavior issues. I actively work with my dogs and others to test various solutions, so I have hands-on experience in basic dog training. I developed a dog/puppy training bell and I receive feedback from customers.

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Avid supporter of the ASPCA and any animal-friendly organization. Also a member of Girl Scouts of America.

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My dog-related education is not formal, but self taught by way of reading, networking and testing techniques on various dogs. I also have a related blog at http://blog.gizmo2wizmo.com/

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