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| Adopting a dog | 11/10/2009 |
Q: First I want to say thanks for being an ALLEXPERT. I use this website all the time. I currently ...
A: It could work, but it depends on the dog. Some dogs, given the opportunity to go outside whenever ...
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| Training | 11/6/2009 |
Q: I literally just got my 2.5 month old Yorkie this past Saturday. I know I am at the beginning of ...
A: You may not see it, but I think you're on the right track. You should block off that area he likes ...
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| Puppy | 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: That is all just crazy puppiness. He is trying to get a reaction out of you or to get you to chase ...
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| JRT Barking | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My JRT barks and runs wild when someone comes to the door. If it is someone she knows, she jumps up ...
A: Your dog is behaving in a way that is rewarding to her. You must remove the reward and provide an ...
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| Potty Training Schedule | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 week old Papillion puppy. For about two weeks I was potty training him to go outside ...
A: You dog can still go outside in the cold. I have a Papillion who was born last September and the ...
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| Dog Potties When I Leave | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Why does my dog poop and pee in the house EVERY time we leave him? He is a 3 year old unaltered male ...
A: You should crate train your dog of isolate him in a small area when you leave. Make sure that you ...
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| Dog urination and breeding | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 year old standard poodle he is a stud. When i got him at 1 year old he seemed abused he ...
A: Cats usually handle their issues with dogs quite well, especially if they have their claws, so it is ...
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| Housemate's Chihuahua | 10/15/2009 |
Q: My housemate has a Chihuahua named Kazi, she's almost 2 years old, and is anything but house broken. ...
A: First, ya'll have a decision to make. Do you want the dog to go outside, or on the potty pads. If ...
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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: When she is pulling, turn around and walk the other way at a brisk pace. Ignore her. Pretend you are ...
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| bringing at item to you | 10/8/2009 |
Q: How do you teach a dog to bring an item to you? I have a friend who will throw the ball or some ...
A: First, teach the dog to pick the item up right in front of you. It helps to use a clicker ...
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| Pee Pad Traiining | 10/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 month old female yorkie that is a rehome, we have had her for just about a month. She ...
A: Training a housebroken dog to use a potty pad is like teaching a potty trained person that he is to ...
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| Marking/Peeing | 10/4/2009 |
Q: We have found that our 7 yr old pitt/lab mixing has been marking by our cat's kitty litter box. I ...
A: It could be that he is simply peeing where the cat pees. The cat pees there, why not him? It may ...
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| Dog aggression | 10/4/2009 |
Q: I have have five dogs, the most recent one we got is a Great Dane puppy who we got about a month ...
A: You didn't mention how old the puppy is. If he's in the vicinity of 4-8 months or older it could be ...
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| dog behavior | 10/3/2009 |
Q: 1.my miniature schnauser is scared to death of thunder and noises of that nature. She shakes ect. ...
A: Putting her paw over any part of your body is usually a sign of ownership. She's saying "Yes, this ...
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| HELP! My puppy hates his cage! | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My puppy is five months old and hates his cage and cries the whole time I leave him in there. If you ...
A: Check out my article at ...
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| Agressive... | 10/2/2009 |
Q: i have just adopted a dog from the SSPCA everything was Ok till 2day he seems to be going after my ...
A: It's funny. Staffies aren't herding dogs but I've seen lots of them display herding behavior, such ...
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| eating from strangers | 10/2/2009 |
Q: I would like to find out a method to train my dog not to eat from other people like neighbors or ...
A: You have to be careful. You can teach him this by practicing with people you know that your dog ...
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| disobedience | 9/28/2009 |
Q: I am training a 21/2 year old springer spaniel bitch (speyed). She has being doing ok but has just ...
A: Disobeying is a very general term so I'm not entirely sure what the specific problem is. If she is ...
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| Agressive behaviour | 9/27/2009 |
Q: Our golden doodle is 3 years old. He has always exhibited some aggressive behavior when you try to ...
A: Your dog is challenging your husband for position of alpha male in the household. You and your ...
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| PUPPY MOUTHING AND EXCESSIVE BARKING | 9/25/2009 |
Q: please help...I have a 5 1/2 month old goldendoodle who barks alot,especially when the family is ...
A: It sounds like he is barking for attention and it sounds like you are giving him lots when he barks ...
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| leash walking | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I just became a dog trainer for puppy classes and recently one of my students in my class came to me ...
A: Usually when a dog stops, I say just keep walking so they get the idea that you're in charge of this ...
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| Pees before going potty | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My partner and I recently adopted a rot/husky/boxer mix. We feel he is a perfect match, especially ...
A: Don't scold him, but DO let him see you cleaning up. In fact, be very careful never to get excited ...
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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: Dogs love catboxes. The best way to keep the dog out of it is to move it to where the dog can't get ...
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| Blue nose pit (puppy) | 9/20/2009 |
Q: We have recently gotten a blue nose pit who is 3 months old. My question is , how much do they ...
A: Talk to your vet if you're concerned. Just a phone call will give you a satisfactory answer. But in ...
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| Puppy food aggression | 9/19/2009 |
Q: My neighbors recently gave me a 9 week old pit bull mix puppy. They gave her to me because she has ...
A: Your pup is starting to try to find her place in the pack and that means seeing if she can get away ...
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| anxiety howling | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Stray whippet behaviour, she is very very attatched to me howels Like a wolf and will not be ...
A: Crate training will give her a safe place to call her own and ease her anxiety as well as helping ...
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| Terrified Dog | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 year old french bulldog who is extremely scared of my boyfriend (we've been together for ...
A: It sounds like your bulldog was either not socialized to men well, or wasn't socialized to some ...
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| Lease training older dog | 9/11/2009 |
Q: we have a stray that we are trying to train to walk on a lease. The problem is not that she pulls ...
A: First clicker train her. You can find out how at ...
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| Walking on leash | 9/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old lab and desperately need help on two issues. One: He just won't walk. ...
A: Your dog is getting bossy. Take away his food if he hasn't finished it in 20 minutes. He'll soon ...
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| Housebreaking | 9/7/2009 |
Q: We got a 3 mo. old miniature schnauzer in April. (She is now 8 months old) We have never crated ...
A: You are going to have to crate train her. I crate trained my dog at 3 years old and I crate train ...
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| various dog training problems | 9/2/2009 |
Q: my dog is 1 year old now, he is a cross between a jack russel and border terrior. the main issue is ...
A: You must crate train your dog. ...
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| Dog going to bathroom inside | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 year old Cocker Spaniel. He is housebroken, however, recently he's started to go to the ...
A: Cocker Spaniels tend to be very anal retentive dogs. They like things to be exactly how they expect ...
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| pee pad weening | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I live in San Francisco, in a 3 story home. My Morkie, now has a pretty good grasp of peeing and ...
A: Okay, crate train first using the tips in this article ...
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| aggression | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you might be able to point me in the right direction. I have three dogs, all males, all ...
A: If you have to spread them out due to money considerations, I'd definitely take care of the puppy ...
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| aggression | 8/31/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping you might be able to point me in the right direction. I have three dogs, all males, all ...
A: Whenever you make a change to the household you run the risk that your existing dogs will start ...
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| wont sleep in crate | 8/30/2009 |
Q: I have an eleven month old doberman who is crate trained. She came to us from the breeder's kennel ...
A: She may have been crate trained before, but chances are she was crated alongside other dogs or ...
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| Chinese crested female | 8/28/2009 |
Q: I recently adopted a 1 year chinese crested female. She is a wonderful pet and does great with my ...
A: It sounds like she's not used to being outside at all. So you're going to have to get her used to ...
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| Behavior changes | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 year old poodle/shih tzu mix. I have had him for 3 years. I'll ask about old habits ...
A: You need to crate train your dog. He needs to be crated when you aren't home and whole you're ...
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| barking | 8/22/2009 |
Q: weve recently bought a family dog and she an 8 month jack russel shes a lovely dog when my step ...
A: If you must sell her go ahead, but putting her down for such a minor infraction seems a little ...
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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: I am at a loss as to why your vet would give ovaban - a medication used for false pregnancy - in ...
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| Crate Problems | 8/19/2009 |
Q: We have recently rescued a beagle from the local shelter. This is our third rescue, we also ...
A: It sounds to me as if he's afraid to pee or poop in front of people. He may have been punished for ...
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| two dogs working out place in pack | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Two dog household- 7 yr old male neutered border mix and 8 month old female spayed sheltie mix. ...
A: More activity, but stimulating activity. Like a Kong (and if that's too easy, suspend it from a ...
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| two dogs working out place in pack | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Two dog household- 7 yr old male neutered border mix and 8 month old female spayed sheltie mix. ...
A: Unfortunately, nobody can really work this out except them. Doggie politics is surprisingly complex ...
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| DOG URINATING | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old Sheltie/Queensland Mix. We adopted him from the pound at 8 weeks of age. ...
A: Dogs do not lift their legs to urinate submissively. That is a dominant behavior. Submissive ...
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| Skitish Dog | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I recently found a stray dog that was in horrible condition. She had obviously not been groomed or ...
A: This dog needs some confidence and two things will give her that. First is a firm pack leader ...
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| Play or Aggression? | 8/16/2009 |
Q: We have a 1yr old pit,we have had him since he was 12wks old he is the best dog, so friendly and ...
A: It sounds like your bull dog has not learned bite inhibition. Normally the other dogs she interacts ...
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| barking | 8/16/2009 |
Q: what shall i do to stop this barking preoblem?????
A: Well, it depends what he's barking at and why. Without detailed information, I cautiously suggest ...
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| Lab puppy biting other dogs | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old yellow lab male puppy. He is wonderful but I am having one problem with him. ...
A: Running away and refusing to play is a correction. Your job is to prevent the pup from following the ...
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| Dog goes in the house even after going outside. | 8/11/2009 |
Q: We adopted a dog from the local shelter in Feb. of 09. Lucy is a basset/labrador mix and she is ...
A: Clean the area Lucy likes to go in and block it off or cover it with a piece of furniture or at ...
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| training for public | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I have a yellow lab, she is 10 months old. She has housetrained and is a great pup! The problems I'm ...
A: You must practice "leave it" and "come" at home, every day, very often when there are few ...
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| Siberian Huskies are untrainable? | 8/9/2009 |
Q: Is it true? 3 months ago i adopted this beautiful female husky now 5mo , which i love alot, but ...
A: Puppies are crazy, that's the way of it. You need to practice "leave it" and train him to walk ...
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| HouseBreaking | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I just got a female puppy a week ago and she's now 9 weeks old. My problem is that some days she ...
A: Take in a urine sample to the vet to see if there's an infection going on. Otherwise, watch & ...
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| Potty training | 8/8/2009 |
Q: 1. Hello, i have a 13 week maltipoo that i have been potty training and he was doing wonderfully and ...
A: At 13 weeks you should get your pup out to socialize with other dogs as much as possible. You are ...
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| Potty Training and Biting | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I've had my Queensland Heeler puppy for about a month now and he's about 4 months old. I've been ...
A: Put Bitter Apple spray on you, he'll soon find something more pleasant to bite. Just be sure to wash ...
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| Dogs Figthing | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I have 2 minature dachshunds that are housedogs. The 2 Dachshunds, who are actually sisters but are ...
A: It sounds to me as if they are trying to re-establish the heirarchy in the household. As one dog ...
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| Going to the bathroom in basement at night | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My Yellow Lab is nearly 7 years old now and I have had him since he was a puppy. He was easily ...
A: It's not unusual for a dog to start using a place that he doesn't spend much time in as a bathroom. ...
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| pooping in the house | 8/3/2009 |
Q: The dog is a miniature dashund,2yrs old, she will pee out side but can't get her to poop out side. ...
A: She has somehow learned that it is bad to poop in front of you or perhaps people in general. I would ...
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| Housebreaking | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I have two Min Pins (6 and 7 yrs. old) and I am having trouble housebreaking them. For the past 6 ...
A: Unfortunately, once you paper train a dog, training them to go outside becomes more difficult. I ...
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| Papertraining | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have new maltipoo puppy (born April 26). We've had her since she was 8 weeks old (about a month ...
A: You must train her to use the same spot every time and she must be supervised (keep her on the ...
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| Puppy gets aggressive/ready to attack when sleepy | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old "mutt" he is the first dog I have found to be absolutely perfect or so i ...
A: When he growls, just carry on as if he's not. Don't punish or reward but make it clear that his ...
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| puppy hurling herself against doors, etc | 7/30/2009 |
Q: My 7 month old spayed, female sheltie has developed an intense habit of wanting to go outside simply ...
A: When she is out of control, you must crate her for her own protection until she calms down. See this ...
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| Puppy gets aggressive/ready to attack when sleepy | 7/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week old "mutt" he is the first dog I have found to be absolutely perfect or so i ...
A: He's only 12 weeks old. He's just a baby trying to learn how to get along in the world. think of him ...
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| CAr+trouble | 7/28/2009 |
Q: My+dog+cries+a+lot+in+he+car+and+i+wana+know+that+if+there+is+a+way+to+calm+him+down
A: You haven't provided alot of details, but I can give you some general tips. You need to spend some ...
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| Housetraining Puppy | 7/27/2009 |
Q: I am looking for advice on the best way to housebreak a puppy. I am not a first time owner, I had a ...
A: I am sorry for the delay. Your pup has some immunity from her first set of shots and from her ...
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| Aggression with our Rescue Dog | 7/27/2009 |
Q: We adopted a 3 year old Boxer/Vizsla from the shelter 6 weeks ago. We chose her because we have an ...
A: This is going to take time, I'm going to warn you right upfront. I am not 100% sure this is ...
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| anxious rescue dog | 7/27/2009 |
Q: 2 months ago I adopted a small 2 yr old rescue dog(brussels griffin mix)I was told the dog lived in ...
A: I hope she has a crate to retreat to. Feed her in her crate. And do put it in a dish, she'll eat it ...
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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: I have found that quite often people don't know what they're talking about when they describe a ...
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| training an aggressive dog | 7/21/2009 |
Q: This week my family and I found a 10 month old siberian husky at the pound and fell in love with ...
A: At feeding time. Take her bowl and show it to her. Make her sit and watch while you fill it. Instead ...
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| Won't eat treats? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: Sorry for the length - I just thought some background might help =) I adopted Sophie (a 7/8 yo ...
A: With enough repetition you can eventually get the dog to do off the leash what she does on the ...
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| Dog pooping/peeing on porch/deck... | 7/20/2009 |
Q: I have friends with a 2 year old pitbull who spends most of his time on their porch where he has ...
A: You'll need to decide where you want him to go and train him there (a specific spot, not the world ...
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| Dogs chasing cattle | 7/20/2009 |
Q: our dogs are cattle dog crosses but unfortunately have to be tied up most of the day. When we do ...
A: You could try training them to herd you own cattle, or get them some ducks to herd. See if there is ...
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| Peeing in the house | 7/19/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old Lahasa Apso we crate trained him. It was doing really well and now he has been ...
A: There's nothing you can do after he pees in the house but clean it up with a 50-50 vinegar and water ...
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| pom chi | 7/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 week old pomchi i just got. I would like to know how should i potty train him and why he ...
A: Small dogs don't eat much, but you really should have a vet look at him right away to make sure he's ...
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| Won't eat treats? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: Sorry for the length - I just thought some background might help =) I adopted Sophie (a 7/8 yo ...
A: First, I would crate train her. It sounds like she needs a secure place to go. ...
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| dog wont take treats | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old border collie i just adopted from a shelter that is deaf. She refuses to take ...
A: Some dogs just don't like treats, though I expect she'll warm up to them after awhile. I would feed ...
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| Ridgebacks | 7/14/2009 |
Q: We are getting a puppy in 2 weeks tima and we have 2 bengal cats, I am very clued up on pet ...
A: The best advice I can give you to ensure peace between your dogs and cats is to make sure your cats ...
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| Aggression/Stealing food & toys | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I have 3 dogs 2 chihuahuas and a min pin. They all get along great, no problems. My daughter ...
A: First, you have to be the pack leader and take charge of all the food and toys. Make the pup earn ...
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| whining and vocalising problems | 7/12/2009 |
Q: I have had my whippet from 10 weeks of age and he is now 10 months. When we go anywhere either with ...
A: Have you tried just ignoring him completely? If you give him more attention it just encourages the ...
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| Lazy Yorkie | 7/10/2009 |
Q: and all he seems to want to do is lay in my arms or sleep-he seldom jumps around or plays. Is this ...
A: I'd have the vet take a look at him. Pups of that age are usually more energetic. You shouldn't let ...
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| pee pad help | 7/10/2009 |
Q: my roommates recently were able to bring back their dog to our apartment building (he was staying at ...
A: If your dog is trained to go outside then the idea of going in the house is going to be absolutely ...
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| Daschund not pooping outside | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I know that this may be a question that has been asked before but I am at a loss at what to really ...
A: Watch & confine is the key. Check out ...
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| Rescue dog with high anxiety in the crate | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions for you that are about each of my rescue dogs. The first is about my 2 ...
A: Honestly, unless the other dog is particularly upset by this behavior, I would ignore it. This seems ...
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| Dog goes through screens | 7/6/2009 |
Q: We rescued our dog (35 lb cocker mix) a year and a half ago. He has started going through screens ...
A: Treat him for separation anxiety. http://www.thegooddogjournal.com/2008/11/separation-anxiety.html ...
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| house breaking | 7/3/2009 |
Q: i had such a hard time house breaking my dog then for about 2 months she didn't have a single ...
A: Go back and start from scratch http://www.thegooddogjournal.com/2008/11/housebreaking-made-easy.html ...
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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: Well, he's going to do that for awhile. You're just going to have to be stubborn than he is and ...
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| Great Dane has begun to scratch the carpet... | 6/30/2009 |
Q: A new behavior: My Great Dane has begun to scratch the carpet. And not in just one location. She is ...
A: I would have to see the area and observe the behavior to really get an idea of what we are dealing ...
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| Escape artist | 6/30/2009 |
Q: We have two dogs, my dog an Australian Terrior called Tess (3yrs), and my partners dog a Boxer named ...
A: This is a common problem with electric fences. Dogs should never be put on a radio collar without ...
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| Dog has recently developed a chewing problem | 6/30/2009 |
Q: We have a rescue dog from the shelter that is 14 months old. She's a mutt, and we decided from the ...
A: If you're not going to crate her you must at least restrict her to one room when you are gone. And ...
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| Reactive barking | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 yr old pembrooke corgi. She will bark at me only when my wife is home and I try to get ...
A: I need to see what you and your wife are doing when the barking goes on, immediately before and ...
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| blk lab 1yr old | 6/29/2009 |
Q: We have a 1yr old black lab, he is very hiper. I'm ok with that I understand he is a puppy still but ...
A: Start with pack leadership ...
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| Extremely timid dogs | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Almost a solid year ago my mom and I adopted a Aussie Cattle Dog/ German Shepherd mix who was ...
A: Dogs have been domesticated since before civilization. For thousands of generations friendliness has ...
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| Crying in middle of the night | 6/27/2009 |
Q: We have recently added a Jack Russell to our family which consists of myself, my husband, a 4yr old ...
A: Although this isn't really your issue, you can follow the tips for separation anxiety. They will ...
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| my blue heeler | 6/26/2009 |
Q: i got a new blue heeler and hes 8 weeks old. he has been really aggressive around my big brother. ...
A: At 8 weeks old you've determined that your dog is untrainable? He's an infant! If he gets too rough, ...
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| HELP! Puppy aggression! | 6/26/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old male puppy. He is a chihuahua pekingese Pomeranian mix. I got this dog when he ...
A: This is too big to deal with in a short correspondence, but I will do my best. Of course I recommend ...
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| separation anxiety | 6/26/2009 |
Q: We got our dog about 2 weeks ago from the pound. He is a shepard mix, about 1 yr old. He is very ...
A: I suggest crate training at least for awhile: ...
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| my 8 week old blue heeler. | 6/24/2009 |
Q: how do you train them to not pee in the house and to listen to your commands? i just got a new blue ...
A: That's a tall order. You want to know everything? Well let's start with the basics. First, socialize ...
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| adult dog deficating in crate | 6/22/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a 2 1/2 yr old Teacup Chihuahua named Marley. She came from a slightly ...
A: Definitely have a vet look at her. I always suggest that when a dog's behavior changes. Try ...
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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 usually do surprisingly well. Dogs rely more on their ears and nose than their eyes. ...
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| Potty training issues after being boarded | 6/22/2009 |
Q: We have a 7-month old Silky Terrier that we have had since January 2009. She was very easy to potty ...
A: Sometimes when a dog has a stressor or a change in her situation she can regress in her potty ...
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| poor kitties | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old springer/yellow lab mix female named Marley. She is a disaster. But has two ...
A: First I would like to encourage you to make sure that you never declaw your cats. A mature cat with ...
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| Rescue dog with high anxiety in the crate | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I actually have 2 questions for you that are about each of my rescue dogs. The first is about my 2 ...
A: Some dogs take longer than others getting comfortable with a crate. She may have some past ...
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| older english bulldog | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have an English Bulldog how is about to turn 15 and is in great health. She has never had any ...
A: It is common for dogs to exhibit strange behavior on moving to a new home but this isn't one that is ...
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| jumping/not listening | 6/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old Old English Bulldog. He's very smart, and gentle with our 10 month old son. My ...
A: When he jumps on someone, that person should put their hands in their pockets, turn their back on ...
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| Dog suddenly displaying "aggression" | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I have a Lab mix that is about 1.5 years old. She has been well socialized with other dogs, and she ...
A: It sounds like your dog i having a rough week. I would let the dogs work it out on their own. If ...
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| Territorial Aggression | 6/15/2009 |
Q: My husband and I just adopted a 10 month old herding mix from a local shelter only 48 hours ago. ...
A: Yes. Start right away with the tips at ...
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| Puppy and Cat | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old chow who was taken from his litter at 5 weeks, so he hadn't learned much about ...
A: I think your cat is having a grand old time teasing your dog. They will sort things out amongst ...
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| keeping a dog close to home | 6/15/2009 |
Q: We are planning to move to the country in a year, from the city with a fenced yard, and will have ...
A: Dogs naturally will hang out in their home territory unless they are out prowling for a mate. ...
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| 3 yr old Boxer Housetraining problems | 6/10/2009 |
Q: and thanks in advance for your advice. We are the proud owners of a gorgeous 3 year old boxer/lab ...
A: Check out my article about seperation anxiety and see if that applies to your situation ...
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| Training Mix Puppies | 6/10/2009 |
Q: I currently have a 4month old Cocker spanial/Beagle mix named Victor, and he is so cute and so ...
A: You need to ignore him completely when he is using negative tactics for attention. If you yell at ...
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| yorkie licking the carpet and paws | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Recently my little yorkie has been licking the carpet as well as his paws when he lays down.My vet ...
A: Dogs develop allergies to food and you can try to determine if this is what's going on by doing an ...
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| housebreaking abused puppy | 6/8/2009 |
Q: We were recently given a Chihuahua x pom mix puppy by a friend of our neighbors. All we know about ...
A: First, do not leave his food out and do not let him have access to his feeding area between ...
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| Nervous urinating | 6/8/2009 |
Q: My dog is an 8yr old mini doxie, and I have had him for about 10 months. I have no idea what his hx ...
A: I suggest obedience training. Obedience trained dogs know better what is expected of them and so are ...
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| Doggie Love | 6/7/2009 |
Q: My dog dosen't love me as much as he does with my parents. How can i make him love me as much as ...
A: Dogs don't "love" the way people do. Your dog probably shows more deference to your parents because ...
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| 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: It is never a good idea to combine pee pads with outdoor housebreaking. You have to choose one or ...
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| other dog aggression | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have a pit,jackrussel terrier,lab mix.I adopted her and her pal a beagle mix from a shelter when ...
A: You should never use punishment to deter aggression. Think about it. A dog sees another dog and ...
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| Dogs Play Biting Other Dogs | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have nearly the exact same situation as ...
A: What breed of dog is he? That sounds like herding dog behavior. If you have a Corgi, Cattle Dog or ...
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| Agressive Dog | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 and 1/2 year old male Alaskan Malamute and he has always had a beautiful temperment but ...
A: Please refer to this article for tips on establishing pack leadership with your dogs ...
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| Having my husky stay alone | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I have tried crate training from the very beginning and he went crazy. He got his jaw stuck, he ...
A: This sounds like separation anxiety. Try the tips here: ...
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| rescued 6 yo bichon poodle mix | 6/3/2009 |
Q: my dog was rescued from a puppy mill. Female, a bit fearful. She has not responded to "come" ...
A: Start with her on a long lead, like a string tied to her collar, something lightweight. Call her to ...
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| Dogs Play Biting Other Dogs | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have nearly the exact same situation as ...
A: Your other dogs are already teaching him that this isn't an appropriate way to play. Dog teach other ...
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| dog afraid of bees | 6/2/2009 |
Q: We live in the country on weekends and our dog is always so excited to arrive and run around ...
A: Keep him on the leash until he gets over it. Give him treats while there are buzzy critters around. ...
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| Agression | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have two puppies, both terrier mutts, both fixed at an early age. I was recently told by a ...
A: I don't know what you mean by submissive dominance. This is a contradiction and not a term that I ...
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| 2 yr old Yorkie: separation anxiety, peeing in crate, behavior problems | 5/30/2009 |
Q: We were given a 2 yr old male Yorkie on Memorial Day (not neutered). We already have an 11 yr old ...
A: Peeing in the crate is abnormal behavior and can be a symptom of severe psychological issues. I ...
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| please help me with my toy fox terrier x maltese | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My toy fox terrier x maltese,Beans is having some potty training issues, she's 3 months old and ...
A: To use the crate for housebreaking you have to make sure it's the right size and that she's properly ...
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| 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: First, when she is being obnoxious, ignore her. No yelling, nothing. Blow her off. If you have to ...
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| please help me with my toy fox terrier x maltese | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My toy fox terrier x maltese,Beans is having some potty training issues, she's 3 months old and ...
A: Training a dog to go inside isn't the first step to training a dog to go outside, as folks seem to ...
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| Barking Aussie | 5/23/2009 |
Q: I have a 13 month old Australian shepard who insists on barking at the neighbors. He is otherwise ...
A: This is natural behavior, as I'm sure you realize. To make him stop barking, place your hand gently ...
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| dogs and deers | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 5yr old German Shepard and we just moved to the mountains. My dog has been having her ...
A: I think that once your dog has her scent over the area, the deer will stay on their own side of the ...
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| Poop Shy? | 5/22/2009 |
Q: We have an almost 15 month old black labrador puppy (Sam) who thinks it is absolutely ridiculous ...
A: You have some good ideas going here, I'd like to extend some of them. I can make some guesses as to ...
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| Training Tools | 5/18/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend and I have a 6 month old Goldendoodle. Overall, she is actually good. She was easy to ...
A: How you deal with misbehavior depends on what she is doing. The best way to deal with things like ...
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| behavour | 5/18/2009 |
Q: We have an 18month old American Staffie cross Wolf Hound. She has been desexed, and is a very ...
A: You say when she is outdoors she is destroying things? I would restrict her to a pen or a fenced in ...
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| 8 year old male and a 7 month old male | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I have 3 dogs, 2 almost 8 year old and almost 7 month old. They are all males. one of the older dogs ...
A: Fixing the pug may help and fixing them both is better, I am not sure why he wouldn't survive the ...
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| Crate confinement due to injury | 5/15/2009 |
Q: My 8 month old Yorkie, Bailey, 3 pounds 13 ounces, was seen by a Vet 2 days ago. Bailey, my puppy ...
A: If he will stay nicely in a pet purse, you could carry him around with you. But realize that this ...
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| 8 year old male and a 7 month old male | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I have 3 dogs, 2 almost 8 year old and almost 7 month old. They are all males. one of the older dogs ...
A: As your pug is approaching the age where it is time for him to start establishing his place in the ...
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| Crate training in an apartment | 5/14/2009 |
Q: Robin, My wife and I recently adopted a basset hound mix puppy named Molly. We are starting crate ...
A: Good. You're trying to do the right thing, you just don't know how! That's okay. A lot of folks have ...
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| Barking | 5/8/2009 |
Q: My husband & I have a male, 8 mth old, Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie). Just recently he has started to ...
A: Your dog is a teenager. This is a normal part of his development. Bad habits get started now though ...
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| miniature pincher | 5/6/2009 |
Q: puppies. We got rid of all of them and sice then she has been trouble. When we leave we put her in ...
A: this makes me sad. I hope you have at least spayed the poor thing. You can't really punish a dog for ...
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| dog training | 5/5/2009 |
Q: I have a bullmastiff mix,and he is 1 year old. How do I start training him to be a watch dog? He ...
A: First off, your dog WILL protect you and your home if he considers you his pack and your house his ...
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| German Shepherd aggression | 4/30/2009 |
Q: I have 4 year old male German Shepherd that I rescued for a rehoming center. He is excellent with ...
A: I wouldn't take him to a dog park until you've got him under better control. As for the muzzle, if ...
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| German Shepherd aggression | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I have 4 year old male German Shepherd that I rescued for a rehoming center. He is excellent with ...
A: This is a dominance behavior. First your dog must learn that YOU are the dominant one and therefore ...
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| Potty Trained | 4/29/2009 |
Q: im Brandi. And i own a 3 year old stafford shire. (little pitbull). She is a very cuddly dog. She ...
A: First, you should never let a dog, especially a bully breed as they are bred to be dominant, sleep ...
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| How to crate train & housebreak a 1 year old puppy | 4/26/2009 |
Q: We recently bought two mini dachshunds, and the ages are 5 months (female) and a 1 year old (male). ...
A: I never recommend breeding your dog unless you are a qualified breeder with experience reading ...
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| puppy tries to bite | 4/5/2009 |
Q: My four month old Labrador puppy has started teething and it’s changed her behavior. When walking ...
A: Between 4 to 8 months dogs go through a sassy stage. This is a normal part of puppy development. ...
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| Seperation Anxiety | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 and ½ year old Bichon Fris. She is absolutely perfect until we have to go out and leave ...
A: Please visit my article at http://www.thegooddogjournal.com/2008/11/separation-anxiety.html and feel ...
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| potty training | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Ok we have the wee wee pads we bopught the mat but he just tugs and tugs until it is shredded. We ...
A: You will need to crate train her to keep her from tearing up the pads between potty trips. Visit ...
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| new behavior,aggressive at dog park | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My daughter has a rescued bassett/beagle mix female. Honey Pie has been fine at the dog park and has ...
A: If she is generally submissive I think she is probably exhibiting a fear reaction. Something may ...
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| Therapy Dog Test | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My 1.5 year old boxer will be taking the Therapy Dog International test at the end of April. He ...
A: First find how far away people and dogs can be where he will ignore him. Run him through his ...
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| Kennel anxiety | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Our 3 year old Basset hound has been kenneled since he was a puppy, we lost his kennel mate about 6 ...
A: Sometimes a traumatic event makes it necessary to start from scratch with training. I myself am ...
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| Beagle with Separation Anxiety | 3/31/2009 |
Q: Up until about 2 1/2 months ago, my husband and I both worked, but alternate shifts, so he was ...
A: Ignore him for a little while before you leave the house and after you get back. Don't give him big ...
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| scratch/chewing on the carpet! | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I have a Jack Russell. He found a spot in the carpet he likes to gnaw at, got it patched. Then he ...
A: Jack Russells need a lot of exercise before they are worth anything. They are just super high energy ...
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| pup jumps away | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I need some advice before things get our of control, or I inadvertently train Zuby, my four month ...
A: Yes. Come should always include a sit. Come doesn't just mean, "Move yourself over to my vicinity". ...
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| pup jumps away | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I need some advice before things get our of control, or I inadvertently train Zuby, my four month ...
A: When I teach the "come" command, I require that the dog sit and stay in front of me before he gets ...
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| dog bark collar with remote? | 3/30/2009 |
Q: My husband and i have a spayed female mixed breed(chihuahua/pomeranian/corgi), 1 year and 3 months ...
A: I don't know about any such collar but I don't use them much so that doesn't mean they don't exist. ...
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| housebreaking | 3/29/2009 |
Q: my dog is really confusing me i try to keep her on a strict eating schedule but she will not go to ...
A: Your dog probably needs to go to the bathroom all of these times. Practice watch and confine so you ...
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| agressive Yorkie | 3/28/2009 |
Q: Our one-year old female Yorkie, Daisy, is getting more agressive by the day. We have 4 young ...
A: Read my article at ...
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| hiding poop | 3/28/2009 |
Q: I have been finding dried poop in my couch and bed on occasion for the last year. The poop is dried ...
A: Goodness, who knows why dogs do things! He could be trying to clean up or saving it for later. The ...
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| urinating and deficating in house | 3/28/2009 |
Q: We have a 5 month old St. Bernard/Black Lab cross. At first it seemed he was doing alright with ...
A: Neutering may help, but once the habit is established, training is more important. Is he afraid of ...
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| Behavior Problems | 3/26/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who has 2 dogs. They jump up on people continuously. She yells and hits them but ...
A: First, these dogs are not getting enough exercise. They should be run twice a day for 30 minutes. ...
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| Nervous Bristol | 3/26/2009 |
Q: We have a German shepherd that we adopted directly from her litter - therefore never having any mean ...
A: Vets have the equivalent of prozac for dogs (I can't remember what it's called off the top of my ...
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| older dog aggresive to puppy | 3/25/2009 |
Q: i really appreciate the opportunity to ask a question. I have a female six year wolf hybrid .She is ...
A: Do they play peacefully together ever? Does your old girl ever pin the pup down, corner him or chase ...
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| New puppy and Older Dog | 3/25/2009 |
Q: We recently had to put our 10 yr old female jack rusell to sleep due to cancer. We recently ...
A: Then there's hope. Just supervise their playtime and intervene if things start to look dangerous. ...
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| New puppy and Older Dog | 3/25/2009 |
Q: We recently had to put our 10 yr old female jack rusell to sleep due to cancer. We recently ...
A: Well, definitely feed the separately then and supervise them carefully when they are together. They ...
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| New puppy and Older Dog | 3/25/2009 |
Q: We recently had to put our 10 yr old female jack rusell to sleep due to cancer. We recently ...
A: As I have not been able to observe the behavior, please take what I am about to say with a grain of ...
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| House Training | 3/24/2009 |
Q: My friend has a 14 month old female Miniature Schnauzer who has house training issues. She pees ...
A: The dog will not stop going until she is caught in the act, scolded, hurried outside and allowed to ...
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| GSD Aggression towards children and other dogs | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old, neutered, GSD named Henry. For some background, I have had him since he was ...
A: There are a couple schools of thought for this sort of behavior and they involve different kind of ...
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| 2 dogs stressing me out | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I saved 2 dogs from the pound one is a female golden retriever mixed and a male hound mixed both ...
A: You are going to have to start watching your dogs more carefully to solve this problem. Many ...
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| Important Question | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 yr old colby/alligator head pitt that for some reason everytime I bring another ...
A: The dog is being territorial or she may not have been properly socialized as a pup. Sometimes it ...
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| Housetraining | 3/20/2009 |
Q: my puppy is 12 weeks old, and until we get him his last vaccinations, we still need to train him on ...
A: I have never heard that you can't take a dog out till he gets his last shots. That seems kind of ...
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| mouthing/jumping | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I am having a very hard time trying to stop my 9tmh old (lab/retriever mix) from mouthing. The only ...
A: Make sure you do not reward the behavior by giving her attention. If she's getting out of hand walk ...
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| Shin tzu | 3/20/2009 |
Q: why my 19 month old shin tzu dog still potting in his cage and in my house please help!
A: It's possible the cage is too large for him. Remember to keep a close eye on him so that you can ...
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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: Your pup should certainly be able to hold it through the night. You may want to have a vet check him ...
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| housebreaking | 3/19/2009 |
Q: i woke up today and found out my dog peed in our bed we let her sleep with us because we cant trust ...
A: Your dog should not be on the bed with out at all. Either she should be tethered to her own bed at ...
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| 4 month old puppy fearful of dogs/growls and tries to bite me. | 3/16/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 month old golden retriever puppy, Fiona. Fiona has always been a very sweet, submissive ...
A: Continue introducing her to dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperaments. Some dogs she won't like and ...
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| easy to scare dog | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have a big German shepherd dog (male, almost 2 years old) he's an outside dog. He get's scared or ...
A: Your dog isn't looking to you for help, he's looking to you for guidance. Dogs that bark at every ...
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| agressive puppy | 3/12/2009 |
Q: My friend bought a blue pit bull and is having trouble training it. He is out of town a lot and ...
A: 1. Teach the barker to bark and stop on command. 2. Treat all the food aggression issues the same ...
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| adopted dog gets frightened and barks at people | 3/12/2009 |
Q: 2 months ago we have adopted a female dog, estimated to be 18 months old. We live in Greece and ...
A: Your dog needs more socialization. You're going to need treats and some volunteers. It will also ...
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| chewing | 3/12/2009 |
Q: i now have a problem with my dog chewing she is 8 months old and she is chewing my husbands computer ...
A: Chewing is often the sign of a bored dog who does not get enough exercise. Working and hunting dogs ...
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| agressive puppy | 3/11/2009 |
Q: My friend bought a blue pit bull and is having trouble training it. He is out of town a lot and ...
A: Is he attacking fearfully or aggressively or playfully? I had a pit who used to grab the kids ...
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| agressive puppy | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My friend bought a blue pit bull and is having trouble training it. He is out of town a lot and ...
A: Pits are very intelligent, high energy dogs with a very high threshold for pain. This particular pit ...
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| pottytraing maltapoo | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 12 week maltapoo who poops and pees in his kennel. I take him out at night before bed and ...
A: If he is going in his kennel at night, try tethering him on a short leash to a dog bed near your bed ...
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| Puppy vs. Home Dog | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I am really thankful for this site and hope you can help me. My boyfriend and I will be getting our ...
A: If Lily is not socialized with other dogs at this point there may not be much you can do. Having her ...
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| housebreaking | 3/6/2009 |
Q: my dog is 8 months old and she is so easily distracted when i take her outside to go to the bathroom ...
A: Make sure you're using a relief station, the same spot every time. If she doesn't go potty right ...
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| Puppy vs. Home Dog | 3/6/2009 |
Q: I am really thankful for this site and hope you can help me. My boyfriend and I will be getting our ...
A: The best thing you can do for this situation is plan ahead. When you get your new puppy make sure ...
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| Bluetick Coonhound Training | 3/5/2009 |
Q: I have a bluetick coonhound about 1.5 years old. She is a wonderful dog never agressive, great with ...
A: The trick is to make it fun. Make sure that 90% of the time when you call her she gets a fabulous ...
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| Behavior problems | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Miniature Schnauzer. We trained him to go outside and I take him for walks so ...
A: I think crate training is the answer to your problem. Visit my blog at ...
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| sudden pooping in house | 3/2/2009 |
Q: We have had a rescued dog, Zeke, for the past 3 months. He has been fully housebroken since we got ...
A: Sometimes issues arise that require you to sort of go back to square one with housebreaking. I have ...
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| housebreaking | 3/1/2009 |
Q: We've had our Pomeranian for 2 weeks and he is 7 months old. He is supposed to be paper and house ...
A: A dog cannot be trained to go inside AND go outside. You must pick one and stick with it. Attempting ...
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| puppy crate training | 3/1/2009 |
Q: i am trying to crate train my puppy. she sleeps in her crate every night (with the door open) but ...
A: Unless she is hurting herself, you can ignore the whining. It's just attention. Alot of dogs whine ...
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| Dog poops in her crate, but won't poop in front of me! | 3/1/2009 |
Q: I am currently fostering a dog that has lived outside on a chain all her life. She has adjusted ...
A: Dirty dog behavior is a psychotic symptom, it's like a person who cuts himself. So training a dog ...
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| dog peeing | 2/28/2009 |
Q: i am paper training my dog and i was wondering if you know why my dog doesnt pee in the paper ...
A: The upraised sides might be intimidating to her in some way. Without observing it's hard to say. It ...
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| Aggressive Dogs. | 2/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 year old female german shepherd who has always gotten along with other dogs. She would ...
A: Having them meet through the gate was a very good idea. It's much better than the leash because the ...
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| housebreaking | 2/27/2009 |
Q: my dog wont go to the bathroom outside for me but she goes outside for my husband no problem could ...
A: Be patient, take your time. If she doesn't go right away take her inside and watch her carefully and ...
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| housebreaking | 2/27/2009 |
Q: i have an extremely hard time getting my dog to go to the bathroom when i take her outside ...
A: Have you established a relief station for her? She should go to that same spot every time to go to ...
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| Hoarder dog | 2/27/2009 |
Q: The SPCA seized dogs from a hoarder who kept all the dogs in crates. When they were brought to the ...
A: Dirty dogs (professional lingo) are a huge challenge. I would say there probably is a better chance ...
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| help with aggression towards a second puppy | 2/26/2009 |
Q: I am in desperate need of help... as I write this, my 8 week old Scottie is on my desk because I am ...
A: Sibling dogs do squabble but they rarely hurt each other. Sometimes when one is older than the other ...
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| housebreaking | 2/25/2009 |
Q: how often should i take my dog out in a day?
A: That depends on the dog's age, housebreaking status, feeding schedule, etc. My dog goes out three ...
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| housebreaking | 2/25/2009 |
Q: how long after my dog eats should i take her out?
A: I would take her out right away after a meal because eating usually gets things moving and then it ...
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| housebreaking | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I have a 16 week old yorkie named Ted. Up until about 2 weeks ago he was using the dog flap to go ...
A: You may have to start from scratch with housebreaking him. The trick is to catch him in the act. If ...
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| Work Long Hours-What do we Do with Our Puppy?! | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We recently bought a male english bulldog puppy. We have had him since 9 weeks old and he is now 12 ...
A: It is always best to confine your pup to a crate or small "puppy proofed" area when you cannot ...
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| dog that suddenly started to carry around a toy dog and whining a lot as if it were her baby | 2/24/2009 |
Q: We have a female Chiweenie dog, age 18 months, who has had a small toy shaped like a dog for awhile ...
A: First, you need to consult your vet as this may be as much a medical problem as a behavior problem. ...
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| Housebreaking puppy | 2/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old potcake dog that is neutered. We have had him for a month and haven't had much ...
A: By 7 months, your dog should have the bladder and bowel control to hold it for awhile. You may wish ...
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| dog training | 2/21/2009 |
Q: i have a schitzu thats 10 lbs and i'm wondering how do i train him to stay without a leash, he seems ...
A: First, train him on the leash and then you can start him off the leash. Have him practice come ...
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| puppy litter box | 2/20/2009 |
Q: can you please tell me how i can train my new 2 month old female pug to use a litter box? ANSWER: ...
A: Yes, but you will still have to practice watch and confine. Any time you can't watch her, she'll ...
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| rescue becoming more aggressive? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: About two months ago I found my dog in the park, she had a severe case of demodex mange. She is ...
A: Without observing the behavior the situation is difficult to assess. I suggest getting a dog trainer ...
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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 can't train a dog without putting in the tome to train a dog. I suggest that you will have great ...
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| Housetraining/crate training | 2/18/2009 |
Q: My husband and I got a cute puggle puppy. He is about 3 and a half month old. He loves being around ...
A: First, check out my article at ...
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| Stacking? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I own a 3 month old female American cocker spaniel and was wondering what is the best way to stack a ...
A: It's best to begin with basic obedience. Start with Sit/Stay, move to Stand/Stay. Use the clicker ...
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| Dog peeing on carpet | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I have a Lhasa Apso who is just over a year old. She goes outside to pee many many times during the ...
A: Here's an article that should help with the pack leadership issues ...
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| crate training? | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Do you recommend crate training my 2 moth old female pug? I also have a 7 month old male kitten at ...
A: I have an article about housebreaking puppies at ...
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| beagles | 2/17/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 month old male beagle and I am trying to stop him from tearing up and pulling out the ...
A: Beagles are high energy dogs that need alot of exercise and training to be good pets. Your dog may ...
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| Chihuahua with "Pee" problem | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My daughter is an RN and works long hours. She has had her Chihuahua, whose name is "Chicken" since ...
A: Unfortunately, sometimes when there are changes to the schedule and the household dogs revert in ...
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| Boxer Puppy | 2/17/2009 |
Q: ive got a 14 week old boxer puppy, ive had him for 2 weeks recently he's started biting and chewing ...
A: This is a perfectly normal part of doggie development. Young puppies use their mouths to explore and ...
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| crate training? | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Do you recommend crate training my 2 moth old female pug? I also have a 7 month old male kitten at ...
A: Your pug and your kitten should get along well though there may be some skirmishes in the beginning. ...
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| Fighting | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a 2 year old Doxie from the animal shelter. While he is a pleasure around me at ...
A: There are many reasons for fighting and it's difficult to address without observing the behavior. ...
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| skittishness/aggression | 2/16/2009 |
Q: We recently adopted a 4 yr. old Staffordshire Terrier. She was crated 23/7 (and the crate was not ...
A: First you need to establish your husband as a dominant force in the household. This doesn't mean he ...
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| Housebreaking | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I adopted a 2yr old poodle, Bijou, 4 days ago as a Service Animal and 'pet companion'...I got lucky, ...
A: You may wish to restrict his feeding and make up a feeding/potty schedule for him. Generally we go ...
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| behavior | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 yr old maltese x chihuahua he is de sexed. at the moment i am at my wits end as he is ...
A: First, I would like you to read my article at ...
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| Advice needed on house training...sorry! | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have read through many of the answers given on this website but can't seem to find the answer I'm ...
A: If you make the area he sleeps small enough he won't want to urinate in it (because he won't want to ...
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| running | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I have a 7 month old husky. I know that the breed is very independent and likes to do what they want ...
A: Part of it is the age. He's at the sassy testing stage and he's going to be a butthead for awhile. ...
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| dachshund training | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have two dachsunds, 2.5 and 4 years old. They are sweet but totally untrained, my fault of course. ...
A: I give you your starting point! ...
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| Shihtzu's | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I have a five and four year old shih tzu. They are let outside to go to bathroom many times during ...
A: I believe crate training is the answer to your problems. Read my article at ...
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| 5 yr old gsd second attack on another dog | 2/12/2009 |
Q: We are at our wits end with our gsd. She is a spayed 5 yr old who was the runt of the litter and has ...
A: Many of the behaviors your dog is exhibiting sound like dominance issues. Please read my article at ...
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| behaviour | 2/11/2009 |
Q: i have a Dalmatian who is 9 years old which i brought from the UK 5 years ago,i live by the beach ...
A: First, establish pack leadership. There are tips at ...
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| Year old great dane training question | 2/11/2009 |
Q: We have recently become owners of a year old female great dane. She come from a home of one adult ...
A: I suggest getting a trainer to come to your home to work with you. Check out ...
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| digestion on a puppy | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 15 week old labrador, and I just wanted to know at what age is he going to have a regular ...
A: It takes about 8 hours for everything to work its way through, give or take an hour or two depending ...
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| running back in forth in car | 2/11/2009 |
Q: Our 3 year old black lab LOVES riding in the car. Every time he gets in though, he literally runs ...
A: I think you should get him a seatbelt harness. I'm afraid running back and forth like that is ...
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| Dog peeing on carpet | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a Lhasa Apso who is just over a year old. She goes outside to pee many many times during the ...
A: I think your dog will stop this behavior if she is allowed to spend some time supervised playing in ...
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| Housebreaking a Dachshung | 2/10/2009 |
Q: i have a 9 week old dachshund. He has never used the bathroom outside. The breeder I got him from ...
A: Did he potty on something at the trainer's? Like a paper or a potty pad? If so, you could take that ...
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| Dog pooping in crate | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 3 year old lab mix. My husband and I both work during the day, and put our dog down in the ...
A: I would have a vet check her out to make sure that there isn't a physical issue causing her behavior ...
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| dog running away | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Our border collie is 9months old and has just started running away when we call him to come back as ...
A: Congratulations, your border collie is a teenager. He is going to be a butthead for awhile and you ...
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| 5yr old male STILL marking EVERYTHING | 2/10/2009 |
Q: we are the proud owners of Hulk, our 100lb lovable American Pit Bull Terrier. He is great with the ...
A: Neutering will help but you'll also have to break the habit. You will also have to catch him in the ...
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| aggressive behavior | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Our 3yr.old, male terrior mix is nipping people when they come in our front door. He's done this a ...
A: This sort of behavior is best addressed with a trainer in your home (http://www.betterdog.com) It is ...
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| New Adult Dog around other adult dog | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I have had my chihuahua, Max 2.5yrs old, since he was a baby, I know I am the "pack leader" with ...
A: Neutering is a good solution, it will help John's attitude overall but it's not a magic fix or ...
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| Adopted dog problems with house training | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Robin, We adopted a 2 year old pitbull one week ago and she has been pooping and peeing in the ...
A: Spanking won't help(it'll just make her hide it), but crating might. You want to restrict her ...
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| potty training | 2/8/2009 |
Q: We have adopted a 1yr old terrier/shitsu mix. We have installed a doggie door and confine her at ...
A: Dogs instinctively do not like to use their home as a toilet. It seems your dog has established the ...
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| Muzzle Rubbing | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I have a 4 yr. old Golden Retriever. She rubs her muzzle on the floor in front of her food bowl. We ...
A: I can't really tell you why without visiting and observing your setup and the behavior, but I can ...
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| Puppy has problems with being in crate. | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old golden retriever that I got at the age of 7 weeks. From day one she has hated ...
A: Letting her out is giving her attention. But if she's gotta go she's gotta go. If it's a choice ...
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| Aggressiveness towardolder housemate dog | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Chow and I moved back home to my parents about 4 months ago where they have a ...
A: This behavior is called resource guarding and it's pretty common. Yogi is a teenager. He is at ...
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| High energy=I'm a MESS! | 2/2/2009 |
Q: Need all kinds of help with our rescue dog? We have rescued a Pointer mix, female, about a year ...
A: Pointers are bred to be working dogs, so she's going to be high energy. Your poor Boston doesn't ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 2/1/2009 |
Q: We have a 4 year old Chinese Shar-pei that seems to have separation anxiety. She is a very gentle, ...
A: I would have to look at the furnace vents to get an idea of why she is targeting those areas. There ...
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| leadership | 1/31/2009 |
Q: my boy dog is marking his territory on our refrigerator and one of the other volunteers said there ...
A: To address the specific behavior: Keep the male dog on a leash and watch him every minute that he is ...
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| Puppy has problems with being in crate. | 1/31/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 week old golden retriever that I got at the age of 7 weeks. From day one she has hated ...
A: Seven weeks is very early to separate a puppy from a mom and that may have some bearing on the ...
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| new puppy blues? | 1/30/2009 |
Q: If we move the the country this summer I am getting a female lab retriever puppy and need help I am ...
A: Some puppies sleep through the night from the beginning, but it could take up to three months to get ...
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| british bulldog toilet training | 1/6/2009 |
Q: we have recently taken on a 6 month old british bulldog puppy. he was reared in an environment with ...
A: You should take your dog to the vet and have him checked for a urinary tract infection. This is a ...
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| Toileting issues. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: Can you offer advise as i have a lovely 8 month old great dane, and so far has not grasped the ...
A: I believe crate training will solve your problems. You can find an article about crate training at ...
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| Dog weeing | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have 3 male dogs,1 a toy poodle (age 7), 2 a toy Poodle x Maltese (age 6) and 3 a Cavalier King ...
A: As male dogs age they sometimes develop housebreaking issues due to urinary problems which your vet ...
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