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| Older Dog Digestive Traits | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old Toy Manchester Terrier. Although his best years are behind him and he has lost ...
A: Dogs do not do anything out of spite, Marc. Your dog's problem is more than likely age related. A ...
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| Where do I begin? | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Chi(MiMi) and just recently bought a French Mastiff(Ruby). She is 9 weeks old. I ...
A: Crystal, if Ruby is 9 weeks old now, and you've had her for 4 weeks already, then part of her ...
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| Snarling behavior | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I adopted a female poodle 10-pound eight-year-old from a friend who had her since puppyhood. She is ...
A: Dave, I cannot answer your question based on the information you have given me, and without actually ...
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| 1 year old beagle training trouble. | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old beagle mix (mostly beagle). She was a rescue dog. She came to the rescue from a ...
A: Devon. The dog you are describing sounds like a typical dog that's never been given boundaries and ...
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| How often should a dog go out? | 11/25/2008 |
Q: I sometimes help with the neighbors dog and I am currently watching her. I'm not sure of her age but ...
A: Allison. If the dog is an adult, and is used to staying inside during the day, then minimum, I would ...
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| House breaking | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I read your housebreaking page. And need to know what you think. I have a 13 week (3 months) old ...
A: Definitely keep him away from the roads and the ice melting salts. That stuff can actually 'burn' ...
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| House breaking | 11/24/2008 |
Q: I read your housebreaking page. And need to know what you think. I have a 13 week (3 months) old ...
A: Sally, what a great name for a GS! I love it! I have to ask, where did you get him from? A breeder? ...
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| New Puppy and other dog | 11/19/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 month old lab/shepherd mix who was extremely easy to house train. About one month ago, ...
A: Lisa, are you >>sure<< you read the house training page? If you did, then you would know that you ...
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| behaviour changes | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I have 4 year old 70 lb britney spaniel mix. He is excellent dog and we live in an apartment and he ...
A: I would stop telling him to go sit by the door, James. Instead, when he indicated to me that he ...
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| dog chewing | 11/12/2008 |
Q: How do I geet my dog to stop chewing the carpet? My dog James will be 4 in april. As a puppy he ...
A: Confine him to an area without carpet, or put him in a crate whenever you have to leave him home ...
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| Housebreaking a stubborn Jack Russel | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My Pup is going on 8months...He's just been fixed as well...We have tried everything to get our pup ...
A: Chris, please take a look at http://housetraining.angelfire.com. Until your dog is reliably doing ...
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| my dog is over pooping in the house | 11/11/2008 |
Q: my male bichon freeze is about fifteen years old and keeps pooping(runny poop) in the house all of a ...
A: Runny poop indicates that something is not right, Brandi. Dogs to not mark their territory with ...
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| well-mannered new rescue dog going in crate | 11/6/2008 |
Q: We have a recent rescue dog who is very well-behaved for the most part, and has learned that outside ...
A: I'm not exactly certain why removing bedding often helps with crate soilers, unless it's because the ...
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| well-mannered new rescue dog going in crate | 11/5/2008 |
Q: We have a recent rescue dog who is very well-behaved for the most part, and has learned that outside ...
A: Adam. From your description, I was thinking she pee'd in the crate as you approached or whatever, ...
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| dog training. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 month old german shepherd/lab/rottweiler mix, we got him when he was nine weeks old. He ...
A: You are right, Sasha, my first suggestion would have been to keep the bedroom door closed. A baby ...
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| can't get puppy to stop biting 3.5 yr old spaniel | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My matese had a litter of 3 pups,all pups left my house potty trained well socialized and very well ...
A: I don't believe teething has anything to do with his behavior towards the Spaniel. I truly believe, ...
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| can't get puppy to stop biting 3.5 yr old spaniel | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My matese had a litter of 3 pups,all pups left my house potty trained well socialized and very well ...
A: Mary. What you have suggested is fine advice, but I do believe that the puppy needs to be taken out ...
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| Our 2 Dogs :) | 10/30/2008 |
Q: We have a 2 year old Toy American Eskimo (Koda) and we just got a 10 week old Chihuahua/Pomeranian ...
A: Jason & Brittany. First, I'd like to address your issues with Trinket. 1. Keep a leash on her at ...
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| Our boys are fighting! | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I'd first like to say thanks to you in advance for reading my e mail and hopefully helping with my ...
A: Liz, when it comes to dealing with aggression, the safest thing I can recommend is to find a local ...
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| crying when alone | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i have got a 4 month beagle puppy,i have had him for 4 weeks now and his behavior when he is left ...
A: Stephanie, I think maybe your routine is messing him up. He should be in the crate >>only<< when you ...
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| GSD rescue training | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We have taken a 4 yr. old female purebred German Shepherd into our home from the local animal ...
A: Gary. I believe the problem is that she knows she can get away with it when at the dog park, and ...
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| short-haired dog, cold weather... | 10/22/2008 |
Q: We are doing our best to care for a female plott-hound mix that was abandoned here. She is ...
A: Hmmm. Maybe she's just not comfortable with that style of house, Harland. Maybe she wants to be able ...
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| Housebreaking older dogs | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just brought home 2 4 year old yorkies. They are sisters and have always been together. They have ...
A: Tammy, as stated on the page where you composed your question, you need to go to ...
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| House Training | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I just got a Chihuahua from the pound and am trying to house train her. They think she is about 1 ...
A: Lisa, please read the information at http://housetraining.angelfire.com. You need to keep a leash on ...
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| Dog Pooping | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 year old collie cross, for the last few months he is weeing and pooping in the house ...
A: Take him to the vet, Lyn. I honestly do not think he is doing this on purpose; I believe it has to ...
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| My Dog pees about 1x a week in the house... | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a problem, my adopted male dog(Basenji/Jack Russel mix abt 2 yrs old) is potty trained but ...
A: Do you control his water intake or leave it available to him 24/7, Matt? You might try picking up ...
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| 11 month old Boxer difficulty house training | 10/1/2008 |
Q: About a month and a half ago, my husband and I adopted a boxer from a local rescue. They said that ...
A: Sandy, I would just recommend that you keep up what you've been doing with him. I would suggest that ...
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| walking dog | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Recently, my puppy has been starting to pull on the leash more and not staying in a straight line ...
A: To be honest, I'd forget about the chh noise for walks. It's really not needed for that. Again, how ...
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| older dogs & puppies | 9/24/2008 |
Q: We have an "outdoor" collie/shepherd mix dog. Although, in the winter she becomes an "indoor" dog. ...
A: Mari, I guess the most important question I have for you is why are you considering getting a new ...
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| walking dog | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Recently, my puppy has been starting to pull on the leash more and not staying in a straight line ...
A: Jeff. You are probably right that, because of your changing schedule, your puppy has some pent-up ...
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| leash pulling | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I have a 6 monh old cocker. He thinks out older dog is the alpa dog. when we walk him he will not ...
A: Palma, what if you walk him by himself? Have you enrolled with him in a basic or puppy obedience ...
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| Crate Training a Puppy | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I am getting a female maltese puppy in about 2 weeks and have been researching how to train them. I ...
A: Anna, I have a good bit of information regarding crate training on my web site about house training, ...
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| training 4 at once! | 9/17/2008 |
Q: We have a "pack" of relatively well behaved male pups, but there are still some areas that need ...
A: I do not recommend choke chains, or any other type of slip collar, and especially for small and toy ...
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| 1yr old shepard and 10 week pup | 9/17/2008 |
Q: i have had year old dog german shepard (jed) who is quite well behaved well socialised and usually ...
A: A lot of Jed's behavior could be because Kia is behaving rudely and needs to be reprimanded. ...
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| dog peeing on the carpet | 9/16/2008 |
Q: i have two dogs. i have a german shepherd and a cocker spaniel. recently my cocker spaniel is ...
A: Tara, please read the suggestions on my house training page, located at ...
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| Junior wont go outside | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I just got a 2yr old cocker/maltese mix from the anticruelity society one week and 3days ago. They ...
A: Unfortunately, shelter dogs often get into the habit of pottying in their cage because they have no ...
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| Running away | 9/13/2008 |
Q: My dog has a problem. I take her out to the park across the road and try and have a bit of fun with ...
A: Short and simple answer: don't let her off leash. Put a long line on her (at least 20ft) so that you ...
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| training 4 at once! | 9/12/2008 |
Q: We have a "pack" of relatively well behaved male pups, but there are still some areas that need ...
A: Sure there is a manufacturer that makes a 4-dog remote training system. However, the collars are ...
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| Lhasa Poo housebreaking | 9/12/2008 |
Q: We got 2 LhasaPoo puppies in July of 2007. I had a maltipoo before them and she was litter trained. ...
A: Your dogs' behavior sounds like marking behavior. If they were not previously allowed up there, then ...
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| dog name help | 9/10/2008 |
Q: we just adopted a 7yr min pin. his family called him wayne all those years. now my daughter wants ...
A: He could adapt to a new name, Evelyn, but it isn't going to happen overnight, as I'm sure you know. ...
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| Dog Urination | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have read your past answers related to this topic, but it seems my dog is special. Jupiter is ...
A: Don't allow him access to the couch. At all. Ever. Also, do not put him in a 'punishment cage.' Dogs ...
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| territorial, fearful shih tzu | 9/9/2008 |
Q: we have a 5 year old shih tzu that I anctually think is part llasa as he is long legged and looks ...
A: Why would you (figuratively speaking) force him onto his back to trim his nails in the first place? ...
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| unique houstraining quandry... | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My boxer is now 12 weeks old and has done exceptionally well with the housetraining. I think my big ...
A: I think for now, just go out with him, JD. You shouldn't have to do it forever, just like you don't ...
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| Stubborn on leash | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I have just acquired a 6 month year old Akita. She is good with sit and calling commands, but she is ...
A: Amanda, when she stops and refuses to budge, just keep doing the quick jerks, one after another, ...
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| Not Listening to both Parents | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Recently our dog Emmit (11month) has forgotten how to listen. When dad goes to work he is an angel ...
A: Yep, Emmit has begun adolescence, which is not all that different from human teen behavior! First, ...
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| Scratching | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a shih tzu female, 4yrs in Oct, she is a wonderful dog, she has been spayed, Recently started ...
A: Suzy, she very well could have some kind of allergy or sensitivity to something on your floors (or ...
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| Howling/ whining | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have recently adopted a retired greyhound-he is 6years. He is now clean in the house but for the ...
A: Is he only having to pee during the night, or is he doing both? How long do you leave water down for ...
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| dog peeing in house | 8/18/2008 |
Q: my year old rhod. ridgeback does not like to walk on wet grass even though she loves to go swimming ...
A: I have no idea why some dogs don't like to walk on wet grass. You're just going to have to ...
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| Agression towards cats | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old German shepherd cross. We rescued her from the SPCA when she was already ...
A: The dogs need to be put away whenever you are eating. Your dog reacted to the cat approaching your ...
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| My dog wont urinate in our own yard | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old female Shid Tzu is wonderful. She is house broken. She will pee in the morning, ...
A: Robin, you are simply going to have to be more stubborn than she is. When you take her out, walk her ...
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| 2 year old Lab mix afraid of ME!! | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Daphne was adopted from animal control. She is a 2 year old lab mix. She was owner surrendered. I ...
A: This is difficult, Peggy. You are right that a LOT has been going on at your house and it could just ...
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| Dogs very excited when out of crates | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I have 3 dogs; 1yr old Lab, 10months old German Sheppard/Huskie, and a rescued puppy(of about 6weeks ...
A: First, you might try exercising them more. It sounds like they have a lot of pent-up energy. What do ...
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| Can you train a bichon frise to live with a rabbit? | 8/13/2008 |
Q: about three months ago a dog attacked our rabbit. He went into shock but thanks to a very good vet ...
A: Laura, I don't think it will be a problem at all. As long as the rabbit and dog are never going to ...
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| adult dogs peeing on carpet after housebreaking | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We have a 3 year old pb English Springer Spaniel and a 18 month old Mutt (mostly Jack Russell ...
A: It sounds like while you were on vacation, the dogs were just left in the house to do what they ...
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| Big housetraining problem | 8/7/2008 |
Q: We adopted an 11 month old golden doodle last October. She is loving and adorable but I cannot house ...
A: If you want her to potty outside, do NOT try to teach her to go on pads. I think the problem is that ...
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| Bringing in an outside dog | 8/6/2008 |
Q: About a year ago, I took in an abandoned dog that was found in my neighborhood. She looks to be a ...
A: Since you are gone for so long during the day, I believe bringing her inside while you are there, ...
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| Border Collie,exercise | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 monyh male border collie I know they need physical and mental exercise,I raised all my ...
A: Wait until it's cooled off some in the evenings, or get up earlier in the mornings and take him for ...
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| training my dog to... | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I want to train my 6 month old female Pomeranian poodle hybrid to go to the bathroom on command when ...
A: You just have to be consistent, Adrienne. Every time you take your dog out (on a leash), you have to ...
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| Multiple Dogs and Obediance | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I currently own two dogs; a 4 year old female shepard mix and a 2 year old male German Shepard/Husky ...
A: There comes a point during training where corrections must be introduced for disobeying or ignoring ...
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| swimming | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 9 week old feamle chocolate lab i took her out to my pool put her on the step and she stood ...
A: I would not let her around the pool unsupervised right now, Quentin. She is still a baby, and she ...
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| Joey | 7/29/2008 |
Q: My girlfriend and I adopted a 1.5 year old Black & Tan Coonhound Mix a few days ago. He is very well ...
A: It sounds like he had more exposure to other dogs than he did with people, when he was growing up. I ...
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| PEE PAD FOR OLDER DOG | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I adopted an older dog and she is great when I am home she lets me know when she wants to go out. ...
A: If she's drinking that much water, I would have the vet run some tests to make sure her kidneys are ...
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| toilet habits! | 7/27/2008 |
Q: We took in an abandoned dog 2 years ago. We believe she is about 7 years old. We live in the ...
A: Lisa, you are expecting way too much out of this dog. Unless you are able to take the dog to the ...
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| 2 year old toy fox terrior/housebreaking | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I have sort of inherited my sister inlaw's toy fox terrier, his name is Ricki, he is almost 2 years ...
A: If the dog came from Petland, I guarantee you he was the product of a puppymill. I do not know how ...
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| chasing animals | 7/17/2008 |
Q: My dog, Josie(a border collie x blue heeler) always chases animals and will not come when she is ...
A: Erin, a shock collar is not going to do you any good right now. Your dog needs to learn to come when ...
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| sleeping through the night | 7/16/2008 |
Q: We are having trouble with our 3 mo. old lab sleeping through the night. She goes in her crate at ...
A: Is she wakingup because she needs to go to the bathroom, Debbie? At 3 months, some puppies still ...
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| UNRULY Terrier/Poodle Pup | 7/15/2008 |
Q: My neighbor adopted a male terrier/poodle puppy (14-16 months?, about 22lbs) who is, basically, ...
A: I'm guessing his owner tried a group obedience class with him. Am I right? This dog (and owner) ...
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| Accidents Inside | 7/14/2008 |
Q: We adopted our lab/chow mix from a local shelter and have had him for a couple of months now. We ...
A: Have the vet check him for an infection, Lauren. If he's not actually stopping and peeing, but just ...
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| how can i teach my dog to pee outside | 7/14/2008 |
Q: my dog is about to have puppies and we want to teach them to pee outside. We just don't want to keep ...
A: Sabrina, it will be several weeks before you will be able to begin teaching them to potty outside. ...
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| 4 week old puppies whose mom died | 7/10/2008 |
Q: We have 2- 4 week old puppies whose mom was trampled and killed by a horse. The owner said he was ...
A: Good luck with them, Angie. It's very common for intestinal worms to be passed to the puppies in ...
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| possessive/aggressive behavior | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 2 year old Great Dane about 6 months ago. She bonded very strongly to me, very quickly. ...
A: Tracy. You say you walk her with a prong collar, but you didn't say whether or not you have ever ...
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| possessive/aggressive behavior | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I adopted a 2 year old Great Dane about 6 months ago. She bonded very strongly to me, very quickly. ...
A: What, exactly, do you do in these situations, Tracy? I mean, HOW do you get her to lay down? Do you ...
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| 4 week old puppies whose mom died | 7/9/2008 |
Q: We have 2- 4 week old puppies whose mom was trampled and killed by a horse. The owner said he was ...
A: Oh my goodness, how awful! Why does the owner not have them anymore? What >>kind<< of milk was he ...
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| 9 mo Yorkie Housetraining Problem | 7/3/2008 |
Q: my dog is semi-trained to pee on wee wee pads that are left in the kitchen. We give him free run of ...
A: You've given him too much freedom too quickly, as you now realize, Alicia. Why do you think 'he ...
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| Won't let go. | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Recently we found a dog that had been dumped on the side of our road so we took him in. He is either ...
A: Erin, this command can be easy or difficult to teach, depending on the dog and the method used. If ...
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| second dog | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I submitted a question to Lorie and she answered with very valuable information which I will use ...
A: Annette, on the one hand, I agree with Lorie, because you will be bringing the Frenchie into a ...
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| scared of bedtime | 6/25/2008 |
Q: We adopted a border collie mix puppy from the pound about 6 weeks ago. She is about 6 months old. ...
A: Ignore the whining, and leash her to stop the frantic running around. Try putting her 'to bed' (ei: ...
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| dog fights | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I recently began dating someone who has a 9 year old rot/chow/shepherd mix male 'Teddy' and I have a ...
A: Juliet, PLEASE consult a local trainer who has experience dealing with aggression. I am not going to ...
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| barking and chewing puppy | 6/20/2008 |
Q: We have a 12 week old male Australian cattle dog. He has been learning everything very quickly but ...
A: When you grab him by the scruff as a correction, you must not let go until he stops being ...
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| Anxiety | 6/17/2008 |
Q: he is a lovely dog but when i leave him in the house he poos and wees in the house and sometimes ...
A: Try giving him a Kong that you have smeared peanut butter, cream cheese, plain yogurt, or even some ...
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| Anxiety | 6/12/2008 |
Q: he is a lovely dog but when i leave him in the house he poos and wees in the house and sometimes ...
A: Jo, does he behave this way when you leave to go to the store and leave him behind, or only on the 2 ...
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| dachshund aggressive behavior/barking | 6/11/2008 |
Q: When our dachshund sees someone across the street from our house, say working in the yard, or in ...
A: Mary, first, he needs to learn not to bolt through an open doorway. I just explained how to teach ...
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| potty training. | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have a six year old shi-tzu and when he was young he would always go to the door to go to be let ...
A: Jordan, you are absolutely right that hitting and screaming at the dog is wrong. In fact, that is ...
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| crate training | 6/7/2008 |
Q: I have a 9-week-old Goldendoodle (purchased a week ago) and I am having trouble getting him to ...
A: You have to take it slow with a dog like this (or simply put him in the crate and ignore him until ...
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| trainning | 6/6/2008 |
Q: i am noe.i am planning to bring a lhasa apso.so i wanted to know how to train them .Is it easy to ...
A: Noe, training a dog is as easy or as difficult as you make it. If this is your first dog, I would ...
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| My dog has developed a new fear | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I'm looking for any advice you can offer regarding helping a fearful (but completely non-aggressive) ...
A: What I would do would be to leash both dogs, since she is more comfortable with her brother, and ...
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| Housttraining a puggle | 6/4/2008 |
Q: We have a great 7mo male puggle. I have tried everything to help him give us signs that he has to ...
A: I cannot tell you when your dog will start letting you know that he has to go out. However, what I ...
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| new dog not getting along with current dog | 6/4/2008 |
Q: Here is my problem, me and my roommate have a 9yr old female English bulldog, she is very kind and ...
A: Apryl, it can take some time for them to settle in. One thing you can do is take them for walks ...
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| Jack Russel Puppy | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have a six month old Jack Russel Puppy. She gets over excited when ever new people come around. ...
A: Tanisha, tell people to IGNORE HER until she is calm and has lost interest in them. That means they ...
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| Housetraining | 5/7/2008 |
Q: She is a silky x jackrussel and she is 5 months old my problem is that she pees in her crate and ...
A: "I don't know what else to do except have her tied to my waist all day everyday." Sometimes that's ...
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| bowel movements... | 5/6/2008 |
Q: shes a female and she cry while sleeping and cant concentrate on sleeping too much. she always cry ...
A: Joanna, if your puppy is only 4 weeks old, it is MUCH too young to have been taken away from its ...
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| Outside training | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old shihtza poo who came into my life when she was five months old. I trained ...
A: Amanda, it would be best to do one or the other (either train her to go outside and get rid of the ...
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| Training dog to go outside | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I read your site, but didn't see my issue addressed. I'm hoping you can help! I adopted a 2 y.o. ...
A: Beth. It sounds like you're on the right track; you just need a little bit of a push up the hill. ...
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| dogs weird behavior | 4/30/2008 |
Q: and although she is spoiled she is also well trained. she knows her basic commands as well as some ...
A: Amanda, your dog's behavior is not abnormal at all, for her breed. They have been bred for decades ...
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| puppy housebreaking | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I went to your housebreaking website, but it did not answer my specific problem area. My 12 week ...
A: Susan. Do not stand outside with her for more than 5 minutes when you take her out to potty; there ...
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| My boxer Carmen and peeing questions | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I just got my boxer spayed on monday and since then she has been having accidents in the house. Is ...
A: Devon, it's very common for females to lose full control over their bladder after a spay surgery. ...
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| My 10 month old pug | 4/28/2008 |
Q: and I have a 10 month old pug, and she has been trained to go on Wee-Wee pads in the house, she is ...
A: Rachel. Try this: take a couple of wee wee pads outside and put them on the ground in the area you ...
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| nipping/playbiting | 4/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 13 week old female puggle named Emmie. She is the best, dog ownership is amazing. We ...
A: First, Seth, try exercising her a little more to wear down some of that energy. Second, you need to ...
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| Husky only pees when I'm not around | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a pure bred Siberian Husky, and I'm having trouble getting him house broken. I got him when ...
A: When you are at home, try having your roommates respond to his crying, and take him out and praise ...
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| Chi | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 7 month old male chihuahua. I have trained him to pee outside. At nights I take him to pee ...
A: K, I cannot answer that question. Every dog is different, just like people. I would not make him go ...
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| puppy training | 4/26/2008 |
Q: if i am housebreaking and im controlling food and water intake how often do i feed and water pup? he ...
A: Just because the mother dog had stopped feeding the puppies does not mean they are ready to be ...
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| crate training a paper trained puppy at night | 4/26/2008 |
Q: We just adopted an 11 week old shih-tzu/pekingese mix from what you might call a back yard breeder, ...
A: Jennifer. You are right when you say you should not have gotten your puppy from the person that you ...
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| coming when called and nutrition | 4/24/2008 |
Q: What is the best yet least expensive food to feed my almost 2 yr old golden retriever and what is ...
A: Kristen. Have you read the information at http://dogfoods.angelfire.com yet? If not, I would ...
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| Training Siberian Husky Pup | 4/23/2008 |
Q: How do you train a Siberian Husky to never leave your side when your around and how to walk on a ...
A: 'N.' Right now, your pup sounds 100% normal for his age and breed. Huskies, like many other similar ...
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| Dog Training | 4/22/2008 |
Q: How can I train my 9-year-old German Shepherd to pee and poop in a dog run? In the past, she was ...
A: Unfortunately, Jolene, I do not think that is something that is going to be possible, without ...
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| digging dog | 4/21/2008 |
Q: My 6 month old shih tzu is digging in our back yard. we have a nice yard but an area that is not ...
A: How long do you leave him out there? Sounds to me like he's bored. Digging is one of the most common ...
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| house training a 16 week old pup | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I purchased a 14 week old black labrador 2 weeks ago. Either my children or I takes him to the edge ...
A: Keep at it, Dan. Some dogs take longer than others. If he doesn't potty when you take him out, leave ...
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| my dog poops when I leave him alone | 2/28/2008 |
Q: I have a almost two year old neutered standard poodle. He is a good dog except for one thing. If I ...
A: Dogs do not do things out of spite, Allison. It sounds like your dog has a bit of separation ...
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| HOUSEBREAKING MY PUPPY. SHE IS 12 WEEKS OLD. | 2/28/2008 |
Q: MY PUPPY IS 12 WEEKS OLD. I HAVE 2 CRATES AND I PUT HER BLANKET IN ONE CRATE AND HER PUPPY PEE-PEE ...
A: You are confusing her, Millie. The whole point of crate training is to teach the dog NOT to potty in ...
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| Housebreaking Question | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My wife and I have a 4 month old Italian Greyhound that we purchased from a petstore less than 1 ...
A: Mike, it could very well be that he doesn't want to potty on the pad more than once. He wouldn't be ...
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| reinforcement for how I'm training my special circumstances rescue | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am a nurse and need an opinion. I work in the ED where a woman with dementia came for 18 hours ...
A: Jenny, belly bands are really more for dogs who are incontinent and/or have 'marking' issues. They ...
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| housetraining | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have looked over your constraining site and am still having problems with my 3 1/2 year old ...
A: Keep her leashed as long as you need to. If she comes straight in and squats, then take her back ...
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| 2.5 yr old dog peeing and pooping while I'm at work | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5 yr old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who does suffer from separation anxiety. I ...
A: I'm going to suggest a desensitization routine, Tino, since you say she is most anxious right when ...
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| housetraining | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have looked over your constraining site and am still having problems with my 3 1/2 year old ...
A: Keep her on the leash when you go back in, Jason. If she starts to squat, say "NO" in a firm tone of ...
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| 2.5 yr old dog peeing and pooping while I'm at work | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have a 2.5 yr old Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever who does suffer from separation anxiety. I ...
A: You didn't say when you feed her. Does she get one or two meals a day? You may have to tweak her ...
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| Bulldog Follow-up | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I have a few follow questions regarding your advice. Regarding the tray- She has peed a couple of ...
A: Cris. I do not believe that she is peeing in her crate at night because of separation anxiety. If ...
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| 10 year old Pekingese | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I just got an adorable male pekingese. I bought him from a breeder but I think he has been raised in ...
A: When are you feeding him? If you're feeding him in the morning, you need to make sure he poops ...
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| Carin Terrie Training Issue | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 7-month-old Cairn terrier and he will not come to me when I call him, he will just sit ...
A: It doesn't sound like you're making it fun for him, Lisa. Coming to you when you call him should be ...
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| too cold to toilet? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I have a 5 y/o pug, Winston, and live in Chicago, IL, where it gets very cold in the winter. When ...
A: Kathleen. When you take him out, keep him moving, so he doesn't have time to >>think<< about the ...
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| 5 month old Boston will not potty outside | 2/11/2008 |
Q: The breeder let him and their 7 other dogs pee inside the home saying "too many dogs to supervise." ...
A: Renee, I'm sorry that your puppy was brought up in a home where the adults were so irresponsible. ...
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| Puppy housebreaking help | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have a husky puppy I just got not even two days ago. She is 16 weeks old. She will not go potty ...
A: Sarah, please read my house training page, at http://housetraining.angelfire.com and give the ...
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| Housebreaking Relapse! | 2/7/2008 |
Q: We have an adorable 8 month old Jack Russell/American Bulldog named Boston. We got her when she was ...
A: Stefanie, it's not uncommon for puppies to have relapses. Just go back to square one with her, as if ...
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| pee in balcony | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have a shitzu cross which I adobt him 2 month ago from shelter, he is so good Ididn't have any ...
A: Bashi. Does your dog go to the bathroom on the grass, or do you have wee wee pads for him to go on? ...
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| Training Issue | 2/5/2008 |
Q: Kristen, My 3 year-old lab/shepard mix, Tessie, is taking dog training classes at Pet Smart. She ...
A: I would suggest that your boyfriend not work with her at home, until she is comfortable doing the ...
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| please help ..cockapoo puppy | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I recently purchased a cockapoo puppy born on Oct 25,2007 from a pet shop, and it has been ...
A: Diana, this is one of the reasons I tell people never to buy a puppy from a pet store. The main ...
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| Dogs Chasing Deer | 2/4/2008 |
Q: Kristen, I'll try and keep this brief... I have two dogs. Both male. The first (Vince) is a 4 yr ...
A: If you want to be able to take them for walks/hikes off leash, I believe an e-collar is the only way ...
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| Rescue puppy peeing in crate | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I have read your housetraining website, but have an additional question. We rescued a beagle a few ...
A: Do you mean he's playing with his feces in the litter box, Anne? Give him some toys and chew bones ...
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| Outside dog training | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 3-year old Jack Russell mix I adopted from a shelter. She is such a sweetie with the best ...
A: Ronnie, if it were >>me<<, I would work on stopping the cage aggression, but you would need to ...
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| German Shepherd Housetraining | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have a 7 month old female German Shepherd we got from a breeder in December after our 11 year old ...
A: Joe. I'm sorry to hear that your little girl is not picking up on house training very well. Some ...
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| Rescue puppy peeing in crate | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have read your housetraining website, but have an additional question. We rescued a beagle a few ...
A: Anne, hello. Your dog's behavior very well could be a result of being left in his crate for long ...
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| skittish dog | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I’ve had my 5 year old Jack Russell Terrier/Beagle mix for 2 years now. She’s a Hurricane Katrina ...
A: This is a difficult situation, AJ. Have you tried leashing her and having her lay down next to you ...
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| New Puppy - Crate Training and Adjustment | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I got an 8 week old puppy only 3 days ago. I have to work and recruited my neighbor to stay with my ...
A: She will get used to being crated. The best thing to do is to ignore her when she is crying, and ...
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| Yorkie problem | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Our 3 year old yorkie has been potty trained but still is at night in a cage or in the kitchen. He ...
A: Joan, that is strange that he would just suddenly start doing this, AND rolling in it too! I would ...
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| timid border collie | 1/26/2008 |
Q: we got a 15 month old reg.border collie 2 days ago..every time i take her outside, if she hears ...
A: Oh dear, Johnny. It sounds like this poor dog has had little or no socialization, or has had very ...
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| peeing in the house | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old bichon frise puppy. She is pretty much potty trained since she was 4 months ...
A: It sounds like you have her on a good potty schedule, so keep that up. As far as her peeing in the ...
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| Bathroom in cage | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a husky mutt that is a little over a year old. He is very smart and took to being house ...
A: The vet can do a fecal floatation to see if any signs of parasites show up. You can call to see when ...
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| peeing in the house :| | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 month old bichon frise puppy. She is pretty much potty trained since she was 4 months ...
A: Jessie, spanking her is not the answer. You are right about that. Could you explain in as much ...
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| Heel | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Is it stillpossible to teach my four year old female labrador retreiver to heel? she even puuls with ...
A: Absolutely, Tara! It's never too late to teach a dog basic manners. The first thing you need to do ...
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| Chinchilla | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Is a Chinchilla a dog or a cat? Thanks, Pete ANSWER: No, a chinchilla is a rodent. Some animals ...
A: It depends on which red squirrel you are referring to. There is a type of red squirrel that is only ...
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| Dog fence | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have a new puppy that is 7 weeks old. Our older dog is trained to stay within our underground ...
A: Jason, and congratulations on your new puppy! I wouldn't put the invisible fence collar on her until ...
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| Agressive Female Black Mouth/Muzzle Cur | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I have had this dog for at least a year, she's an adult now. I rescued her (& her brother) off the ...
A: William, it sounds like the cur believes she is alpha of the 'pack.' You need to rob her of that ...
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| German Shepherd Housetraining | 1/22/2008 |
Q: We have a 7 month old female German Shepherd we got from a breeder in December after our 11 year old ...
A: Joe, I'm so sorry to hear about your previous dog. The first thing I would have you do would be to ...
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| Chinchilla | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Is a Chinchilla a dog or a cat? Thanks, Pete
A: No, a chinchilla is a rodent. Some animals are colored such that they are called 'chinchilla,' but a ...
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| My dog Sydney | 1/22/2008 |
Q: Hey! Ok so 3 weeks ago i adopted a dog from the shelter. She is a tripod and she is very sweet... ...
A: Krystal, I cannot say if a dog is happy without seeing the dog in person. You need to keep this dog ...
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| training a rescued dog | 1/21/2008 |
Q: The person I bought my lab from called and asked if I could foster/find a home for a rescued dog. ...
A: If I were in your situation, as far as the squeaky toy is concerned, I would try to stop the ...
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| sudden wee & poo in the house | 1/21/2008 |
Q: In sept 2007 we rehomed a boxer bitch 2 yrs old. Wonderful girl settled in really well, we have ...
A: Could it be related to the weather? Some dogs do not like to go outside if it's very cold/wet. My ...
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| training a rescued dog | 1/21/2008 |
Q: The person I bought my lab from called and asked if I could foster/find a home for a rescued dog. ...
A: It's nearly impossible to train one dog with another dog roaming around. You need to put your other ...
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| dogs | 1/17/2008 |
Q: how often a puppy has to be fed due to training process. am gone 9-10 hours and have a 3 month old ...
A: You are right; she is too young to be crated for 9-10 hours, so you are just going to have to deal ...
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| Scared of Positive Reinforcement... | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a slightly odd question (at least I think so). I have a 5 year old Mastiff/Rott/GSD mix ...
A: That is a bit unusual that she would be fine with the clicker and then begin acting strange. You ...
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| Bad Puppy | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Rat Terrier named Tinkerbell> She is a bad dog . I know part of her problem is ...
A: Danielle, you need to set some rules and boundaries for your dog. It doesn't sound like she gets ...
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| crate to confined area | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have an almost 8 month old Shetland Sheepdog that is potty trained and crate trained. He is ...
A: Kelly, while I certainly cannot tell you what your dog will or will not do once you move, I think ...
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| Jumping On Counter | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I cant believe I'm asking a question on such a simple topic, but I cant seem to solve the issue. My ...
A: Stanley. While I appreciate your views, I have to tell you that I am a believer in using a ...
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| My 5 year old Border Collie/ car chaser | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my border collie chasing the few cars that come down our road. My dogs cause ...
A: again, Paula. What I was trying to say in my last response to you is that you should not leave your ...
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| My 5 year old Border Collie/ car chaser | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have a problem with my border collie chasing the few cars that come down our road. My dogs cause ...
A: Paula, I had a similar question not too long ago. Here is my answer to that person, because it's all ...
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| New German Sheperd puppy and smaller dog | 1/11/2008 |
Q: We recently brought home a German sheperd/Chow mix puppy from our local Walmart parking lot. It was ...
A: First, I'd suggest that you enlist the help of a local trainer, Rachel, because it's very difficult ...
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| Potty Training | 1/10/2008 |
Q: We have a 1 year old pom X that was formerly abused 4 months prior to us getting him. He has now ...
A: James, as I recommended on my house training web page (which you should have already read, since I ...
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| Afraid of leaving the house. | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I just adopted a pointer/springer spaniel mix. He is 8 mos old, very calm and sweet, eats ...
A: Sarah, stop fighting with him. Stop pulling and dragging him along, and stop trying to coax him. You ...
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| Male Pomeranian one and a half years old | 1/7/2008 |
Q: We have just gotten a male Pomeranian one and a half years old , and he is not completely house ...
A: You can do one of two things, or both, if doing just one doesn't solve the problem. 1. Make his ...
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| Male Pomeranian one and a half years old | 1/5/2008 |
Q: We have just gotten a male Pomeranian one and a half years old , and he is not completely house ...
A: Sabrina, yes, you should absolutely keep him on a leash when he's in the house, until he has learned ...
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| dog sneaks on couch | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I read an answer to someone else who had a similar question to mine, but it wasn't helpful to me. We ...
A: Erika. Try putting plastic carpet protector, with the 'teeth' side up, on your couches/chairs when ...
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| staffordshire bull terrier | 12/28/2007 |
Q: ..my staff is 9 months old and still he chews his bedding.is there a remedy for this, many thanks ...
A: David. You have a very normal puppy on your hands! There are several bitter-tasting sprays on the ...
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| passive agressive dog | 12/27/2007 |
Q: my husband and I are just not sure how to deal with our 3 year old female min poodle/spring spaniel ...
A: The fact that you admit that you are frightened of her when she snaps and growls says a lot, Susan. ...
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| Poodle with no R-E-S-P-E-C-T! | 12/26/2007 |
Q: My dog doesn't respcet me. We have a huge yard but our fence was destroyed due to a fire, our garage ...
A: Tasha, whenever no one is home to keep an eye on him, you need to put your dog in a crate in your ...
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| Border Collie chasing cars | 12/18/2007 |
Q: We have a beautiful one year border collie. He was extremely easy to train the basics. He has a ...
A: I have no idea what a 'white ute' is. Never heard that term before, but regardless of what that is, ...
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| paper training | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Three months ago, we rescued a 5-year-old, 10-pound yorkie who is mostly house-trained, has no ...
A: Well, Debbi, your first mistake was not taking her for her mid-day walk, and giving her chicken ...
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| older brother, younger sister | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 month old dog who we have had for 6 months and we just got a 4 month old about a month ...
A: Raquel. It's difficult to say for sure, but it sounds like your older puppy is feeling a bit ...
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| paper training | 12/17/2007 |
Q: Three months ago, we rescued a 5-year-old, 10-pound yorkie who is mostly house-trained, has no ...
A: Debbie, please take a look at my house training page at http://housetraining.angelfire.com. You are ...
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| separation anxiety peeing | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year-old shitzu bichon that I got from my sister. I love him. He's perfect. EXCEPT: ...
A: First, make sure you clean the areas that he has soiled in the past with an enzymatic cleaner like ...
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| Dog training | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 8-month old Shetland Sheepdog named Tony. I have a couple questions regarding him. First, ...
A: Kelly. The excitement/submissive urinating he should grow out of. Just ignore it. If it happens, ...
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| Potty Training | 12/13/2007 |
Q: I just got a 7 mth old yorkie and have had him for about a week and am trying to potty train him but ...
A: Jody, I think part of the problem is that you are confusing him. Do you want him to go on the potty ...
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| German shepherd biting. | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding biting....My 9 week old german shepherd puppy is really starting to ...
A: Tommy, you have a normal puppy there. ;^) There are several things you can do about the biting. If ...
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| help. | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with a dog I am training. He has a condition where he bleeds if he has too much ...
A: What did the vet say was wrong with the dog? Is he being treated for it? There's no reason for him ...
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| help. | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I have a problem with a dog I am training. He has a condition where he bleeds if he has too much ...
A: Nathan, could you elaborate on this dog's condition? Has he been to a vet? Bleeding from the nose is ...
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| Beagle Behavoir | 12/10/2007 |
Q: We have a 16ish month oild small breed beagle. Everysince we've had her, we've had house training ...
A: I have a few videos on YouTube that should help you get started teaching her the basics (scroll down ...
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| Fear of People | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have a Siberian Husky which I got at the age of 6 mos. He is now 8 mos. He is scared to death of ...
A: Sarah, if the dam was like this, she should NOT have been bred. Shame on that breeder! Rather than ...
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| potty training | 12/9/2007 |
Q: We have a new 2 month old Pomeranian puppy. I am trying to crate train her as I did our older Pom, ...
A: Your vet is correct. She needs to be 'reprogrammed' to potty away from the crate. One thing you ...
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| Crate Time | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I have always been a dog person. I am 23 and have been living in my apartment and working for about ...
A: Margaret, I would recommend that you adopt an adult (no younger than 2 years), because with your ...
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| separation anxiety | 12/5/2007 |
Q: We adopted Max a 2yr old black Lab from a shelter 2 months ago. He was up for adoption because the ...
A: You have to remember that this is still a new situation for him - you've only had him 60 days. I ...
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| separation anxiety | 12/4/2007 |
Q: We adopted Max a 2yr old black Lab from a shelter 2 months ago. He was up for adoption because the ...
A: If he is fine in the crate, then just continue to crate him when you leave. If you must go outside ...
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| Dog Scared of People Who's Faces are Hidden | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My dog's name is Nelly. She is almost 2 years old, and she is the sweetest thing on earth! Her mom ...
A: A dog can be as sweet as pie, but still dominant. Dominance does not always equal aggression, though ...
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| Dog Scared of People Who's Faces are Hidden | 12/4/2007 |
Q: My dog's name is Nelly. She is almost 2 years old, and she is the sweetest thing on earth! Her mom ...
A: From your description, I do not think she is so much protective over you, Nina, and the kids of the ...
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| Housetraining | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I have a problem regarding housetraining my new foster dog. She doesn't seem to understand that ...
A: Where >>is<< she going potty, Emily? What I would do would be to continue taking her outside when I ...
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| Peeing problem | 11/26/2007 |
Q: My daughter lives in a house with two dogs, both owned by a friend. The dachshund is a couple years ...
A: Jann, have your daughter read the information on my housetraining web page, located at ...
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| Puppy nipping | 11/20/2007 |
Q: We got a 10 week old rottweiler(female) just a few days ago. She was shy at first but now chews and ...
A: Gary, you have a normal puppy, so don't be alarmed. >>laugh<< One thing you can do is to have a toy ...
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| Barking during Obedience | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'm getting a schutzhund pup in April, so you'll prbably hear alot more from me in the future. For ...
A: I wouldn't reward if she has to be lured into position, as long as you are confident that she ...
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| Barking during Obedience | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'm getting a schutzhund pup in April, so you'll prbably hear alot more from me in the future. For ...
A: Gabe. No, what your puppy is doing is not all that uncommon. However, you want to stop rewarding it ...
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| training | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I have a chocolate lab around 6 months of age. My fiance and I adopted her from the animal shelter ...
A: Ashley, how sad that you banished your puppy to the back yard. She is just a baby! Would you do the ...
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| Lab Training Books | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some book suggestions beyond my "How to train a puppy you can live with" type ...
A: To be honest, Jerry, I am really not familiar with any books that might be helpful to you. The only ...
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| Puppy - Separation Anxiety | 11/16/2007 |
Q: My puppy Sasha is nine weeks old now, we've had her for exactly three weeks. She seemed to adjust ...
A: Blaine, I hate that you got Sasha at only 6 weeks of age. Puppies really ought to remain with their ...
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| seperation anxiety - peeing inside | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have two Pembroke welsh corgis- link (male, fixed – 1.5 yrs) and Zelda (female, intact – 8 mnts) ...
A: Link and Zelda - that's cute! I used to love playing Link on Nintendo when I was little! Something ...
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| Over excited puppy | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a very very friendly puppy. He is a rescue dog, boxer-retriever-great dane-god know what mix. ...
A: Most, if not all, of his issues are due to his age, Suvarna. Letting him play with dogs who will ...
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| puppy training | 11/14/2007 |
Q: We just got a french bulldog puppy about 6 weeks ago, she is now almost 18 weeks old. She isn't ...
A: Kristin, before I address the problem of her peeing in the kitchen, please take a look at the page ...
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| Lab Training Books | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I am looking for some book suggestions beyond my "How to train a puppy you can live with" type ...
A: Jerry, have you considered enrolling in an advanced/competition obedience class, or even an agility ...
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| i'm desparete | 11/12/2007 |
Q: he'll get into the garbage and spread it all over the house, then he'll chew on furniture and taires ...
A: Lizzy, he's 10 months old. He's still very much a puppy, and puppies get into all kinds of trouble ...
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| My 5month puppy pees when visitors come | 11/12/2007 |
Q: Nina, my 5 months Maltese, gets over excited when visitors come to the apartment. She is soo cute ...
A: Tell your visitors to COMPLETELY IGNORE HER until the excitement of their arrival has passed, and ...
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| dog jumping up | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 1-year old lab that is very friendly and jumps on people. She knows the command sit, but ...
A: She needs to learn that sit means sit, no matter what the circumstances are. You need to start ...
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| Training | 11/9/2007 |
Q: my name is Jenna and i have just brought a 6 week old purebred male border collie puppy, not for a ...
A: Jenna, puppies should stay with their littermates until they are at least 8 weeks old, to learn ...
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| Maltese barking issues | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I have a year old Maltese, MIA and she is great. She happens to be my second dog. Her sister ...
A: Sounds like she needs more exercise, Irene. Do you walk them at all? Do you play with them out in ...
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| My dog.. | 11/8/2007 |
Q: My dig has been peeing in the house a lot but we have already trained them and now every time my ...
A: Stephanie, take your dog to the vet and make sure he does not have any kind of infection or stones ...
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| Pee pad training | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I have a seven month old Shih Tzu/Bichon puppy. He is pretty much totally trained to go potty ...
A: Ginny, I just answered this same question from another user, who has a 7 month old Cairn terrier ...
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| Companion dog training | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Kristen, I ama retired vet with PTSD. I have a2yr old Black Lab (female-spayed). I havecontacted ...
A: She cannot go anywhere you go until she is fully trained, Dan. If she does not yet know basic ...
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| corgie male marking in house | 11/5/2007 |
Q: We just got 3 year old male and female corgies not fixed yet. Male marks everywhere in house and ...
A: Getting him neutered should help somewhat, but you will still need to be diligent, and treat him ...
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| eating poop to hide it | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I rescued a 10 month old toy manchester terrier in June. The reason she was rescued is because the ...
A: Gina, thanks for giving me a little bit clearer picture. I do not think that she is eating her poo ...
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| eating poop to hide it | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I rescued a 10 month old toy manchester terrier in June. The reason she was rescued is because the ...
A: She has developed the habit of eating her own feces, either because of being crated for so long at ...
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| potty training problems | 10/30/2007 |
Q: i have a one-year old rottweiler. i don't like to put her on a leash or cage her and she doesn't go ...
A: Rose, the solution to a dog who goes potty in the house when you are not there is to crate or ...
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| Clicker Training | 10/29/2007 |
Q: I don't know if you have ever used clicker training but I'm gonna ask anyway. I've informed myself ...
A: I absolutely know about clicker training, Manuela. I've used it to teach several behaviors to new ...
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| Our dog pulls all the time. | 10/29/2007 |
Q: . He is 2 years old and potentially has Ricketts, Beacause of this I would like to train him not to ...
A: Mark & Cindy, you are actually teaching and encouraging him to pull by using the harness and ...
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| 4 month male GS | 10/28/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old male GS has started to snap at me. Well behaved puppy otherwise. Housebroken, has ...
A: You can either use a leash pop, if the puppy is on a leash when he snaps at you (which is no ...
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| 4 month male GS | 10/27/2007 |
Q: My 4 month old male GS has started to snap at me. Well behaved puppy otherwise. Housebroken, has ...
A: Biting the leash is normal puppy behavior. I'd just try and distract him from that and he should ...
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| Barking | 10/24/2007 |
Q: Whenever someone rings my doorbell my dog(a sharpei,Corgie mix) uncontrollably starts barking. ...
A: Corgis bark. That's pretty much what they were bred to do; kind of like shetland sheepdogs. My first ...
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| pug | 10/14/2007 |
Q: I HAVE A MALE PUG THAT IS JUST ABOUT 11 MONTHS OLD. WE HAVE HAD HIM SINCE HE WAS 12 WEEKS OLD AND ...
A: Alana, his behavior is not out of the ordinary. There's nothing wrong with his back legs. Some males ...
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| Martingale leashes | 10/13/2007 |
Q: We have been thinking of buying a Martingale leash for our 13 lb 10 year old Maltese. We have a ...
A: Gary, I'm not sure I understand what you're talking about. I've never heard of a martingale >leash< ...
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| dog | 10/12/2007 |
Q: What should I do because my runs away and doesn't come back! I call for him and he runs faster and ...
A: I'm very confused now. First you say the problem is that your dog runs away and won't come to you, ...
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| dog | 10/12/2007 |
Q: What should I do because my runs away and doesn't come back! I call for him and he runs faster and ...
A: Nylon leashes are BAD for cutting into and/or burning your hands. Try either a leather leash, or one ...
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| dogs staying home | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I have two labs 1 & 1 1/2 that wont stay home, even when I'm out with them. I have ten acres and ...
A: You have several choices, Linda: 1. Only take them out on leash, 2. Fence in an area for them, 3. ...
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| timid/shy dog | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old yorkie and she has completed her basic obedience class. She was able to learn ...
A: Lucy, some dogs are just naturally more standoffish towards strangers than others. At just 7 months ...
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| Terrified Juggernaut Dog | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 year old black lab mix who lives in our basement with a small terrier mix where they have ...
A: It sounds like there is a female dog in heat somewhere in the neighborhood, Rad. Male dogs will do ...
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| puggle puppy | 10/10/2007 |
Q: Please I need help with my puggle! He is very aggresive and when he plays he bites the other dog. I ...
A: How old are the dogs, Elizabeth? How old were they when you first got them? How long have you had ...
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| Male Marking on walks | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have adopted a 1yr old Miniature Schnauzer/terrier mix. We are starting training with him but my ...
A: Shelley, most dogs do try to 'mark' while on walks. With some dogs, it's not a big deal, but with ...
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| Potty Training | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old chihuahua. I have been triyng to pad train him since I got him 2 month ago. The ...
A: Alex, I don't know what to say, other than whoever you got your dog from obviously did not care ...
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| profesinal training | 10/9/2007 |
Q: I am planning on another large breed puppy a labrador retreiver to be exact and was wonering what ...
A: It's never too late to begin training, and there ARE trainers that will come to your house instead ...
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| positive effect people can get from hanging out with dogs? | 10/8/2007 |
Q: my name is Seong Cheon, and I am a reporter for magazine called Jayplay. I have been writing an ...
A: The therapeutic effects that dogs can have on people have been documented for decades. The simple ...
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| weight watching of my dog | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My dog, cooper, is a yellow lab.I have read up on them and they tend to get overweight very ...
A: You didn't say how old your dog is now, or what his weight is now, but a Labrador Retriever's weight ...
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| VERY young puppy training | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about trainign young young puppies. I have a puppy that I picked up at ...
A: so sorry that your parents believe the way they do and allow their dogs to be so unruly. ...
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| Dog Issues | 10/5/2007 |
Q: Kristen, Great day to you! First let me tell you a little about my two dogs. Sam - White ...
A: The licking I cannot help you with, because I have two of those myself, and nothing I've tried so ...
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| My shepherd and the invisible fence | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month old Shepherd, after 4 months of using the invisible successfully he now knows the ...
A: Unfortunately, Johanne, it might not be possible for you to use the invisible fence to contain your ...
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| German Shepherd mix - Phalco | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I got a nine month German Shepherd mix dog few days ago but he seems to be always scared. His ...
A: Chris, you need to keep taking him out and exposing him to things, but you need to also be sure that ...
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| 2 Year Old Dog- Crate Problems | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I realize that you do not want to read anymore house training questions, but I went through the ...
A: It >could< be that your dog is suffering from separation anxiety, or it could simply be that she is ...
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| Housebroken but pooping in crate. | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 dogs that are 9 1/2 months old. They were crate trained and have done well. It is rare, ...
A: Nola, I'm no longer answering housebreaking questions, but if you will read through all my previous ...
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| I'm so scared for my daughter. | 10/2/2007 |
Q: " Please help me. This is the first time I've owned a pet. I have a male Chihuahua along with an 8 ...
A: Zoe, you should never, ever, EVER leave a child alone with a dog, no matter how big the dog is. Both ...
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| dog barking! | 10/1/2007 |
Q: Our adopted lab mix explodes in barking at the slightest movements, sounds, etc. We can usually get ...
A: I don't know about him necessarily being abused before you got him, but it does sound like he missed ...
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| my 8 week old staffy puppy | 9/28/2007 |
Q: i have a 8 week old staffy puppy, this friday will be 2 weeks that ive had her, she has a bad ...
A: She needs to learn some bite inhibition. The mouthiness is normal for a puppy her age, but she needs ...
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| Dog escapes!!! - Invisible Fencing | 9/28/2007 |
Q: I have finally trained my Schnauzer! HE sits, he lays down, he stays, he is house broken.... I ...
A: Congrats on the training you've accomplished so far, Fannie! That's so good to hear! Some dogs ...
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| my dog hates her crate :( | 9/27/2007 |
Q: In advance, thank you so much for your time. I have a 6 month old Pomeranian girl. Great little dog- ...
A: I think the mistake that you have made, Emily, is putting her in there only when you are about to ...
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| my 8 week old staffy puppy | 9/27/2007 |
Q: i have a 8 week old staffy puppy, this friday will be 2 weeks that ive had her, she has a bad ...
A: Mouthing is normal in a puppy, Alison. One thing you can try is to always have a toy handy, so that ...
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| aggression | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have a lovely Lhasa Apso...Juli. She's 10 months old. I got her when she was 8 weeks. I didn't ...
A: You need to correct the snapping before it escalates to biting. The dog is claiming you, as if you ...
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| Housetraining a 3 year old dog | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Chihuahua whom I have had since she was born. I think i may have spoiled her ...
A: Keep your underwear out of her reach, Jessica. That should be an extremely simple solution. As for ...
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| Agility | 9/24/2007 |
Q: i have a problem with my 2yr old, female, Ozzie Shephard. Moo (her name) is very badly behaved. She ...
A: If she chases after golf carts and bikes, that tells me that you might not be keeping her contained. ...
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| housetraining 2 dogs | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Here goes, I have 2 dogs. A 2 year old toy poodle and a 11 week old miniature poodle. My 2 year old ...
A: Sounds like your older dog is not particularly happy about the new addition, and is marking the ...
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| mini dachschund potty accidents | 9/22/2007 |
Q: We have a 13 week old mini dachshund and he has just in the past week started to have more accidents ...
A: DuWayne, please take a few minutes to read over my previous housebreaking answers. You should find ...
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| pugs | 9/22/2007 |
Q: i am a small girl.i want to know something on how to train pugs. ANSWER: Hello, Noe. You're going ...
A: Your best bet is to enroll with him in a training class, Noe. There, you will learn the skills ...
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| Pets on furniture | 9/22/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 year old lab who is not allowed on furniture but loves to sit on our church pew because ...
A: Have you considered getting him a dog bed with an 'armrest' to lay his head on? Is there any way ...
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| Westie | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have 1 year old female westie. I am deathly afraid of her getting out because she runs away and ...
A: I have actually *just* finished uploading a video that shows how to teach your dog to come to you ...
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| nervous yorkie | 9/19/2007 |
Q: We just moved to a very large city and our 2 y.o. Yorkie is nervous out of his mind to go outside. ...
A: Lacy. I think one thing that might help him is to just make him confront his fear headon. Do not ...
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| My puppy wont stop pooping... | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old puppy, who I regularly take outside, who is on a strict time schedule for ...
A: Clay, I cannot say why she is doing that, either, but what I would recommend is to thoroughly clean ...
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| Skittesh dog | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My husband and i 6 months ago bought a boerboel mastiff female her name is asia and she is now 14 ...
A: Have you had her spayed yet? If not, do you know when she's due to come into heat again? Sometimes, ...
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| potty training | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I just found out yesterday that my 7 week old puggle has coccidia and this is the 4th day that he ...
A: Chad, because he is so young, I would recommend buying an exercise pen, and keep him in that in the ...
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| Previouse Dog Fighting dog | 9/17/2007 |
Q: My aunt has a cocker spaniel, and I am not really sure how old he is. He was rescued from a place, ...
A: Most likely, he's always going to be somewhat skittish, because of the horrible things he was put ...
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| pup marking in house | 9/17/2007 |
Q: our 6 month old min pin has started to make his mark all over our home....he is litter box (wee ...
A: Neuter him, Gail. While that will not eliminate the problem in and of itself, it will get rid of the ...
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| puppy urinates when i go to pick him up | 9/15/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 month old jack russel. he will go potty outside but everytime i go to pick him up to go ...
A: What your puppy is doing is called submissive urination. Most puppies do this, but they tend to grow ...
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| potty training problems, HELP | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I adopted a 6 mo old sheltie, he came from a breeder who claimed he was crate trained, well he had a ...
A: Linda, it sounds like the breeder did very little with him. That's sad. How long have you had the ...
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| general doggy questions | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions. I let ben out to the back yard to do the toilet which he does as soon as he ...
A: You are right; he does not understand how to let you know that he needs to go out. What you need to ...
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| Savanah potty trouble | 9/13/2007 |
Q: we have 2 dogs both are papillion. Isabella and Savanah are there names. we live in a apartment and ...
A: Sounds like your dog is stressed over the arrival of the kitten. Some dogs can regress in ...
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| puggle eating issue | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I just found out yesterday that my 7 week old puggle has coccidia and this is the 4th day that he ...
A: It's not uncommon for puppies suffering from coccidia to lose their appetite, Chad. As long as he is ...
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| Pooping Problem | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My Samoyed seems to only be 1/2 potty trained. He's about 1 and 1/2 yrs old, we got him from a ...
A: A lot of times, you have this problem with shelter dogs because they have become accustomed to ...
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| Seperation anxiety? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I have a ten month old shitzapoo, whom i got when she was five months old. I didnt have a job for ...
A: While crating would be my suggestion, as well (I don't know why someone would simply suggest that ...
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| Nipping/mouthing puppy won't stop! | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old pomeranian that I just adore. So far, she has proven to be extremely ...
A: Generally puppies teethe until they are 5-6 months old. The last teeth to go and be replaced by ...
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| 3 Year old Lab Mix | 9/7/2007 |
Q: We just got this lab from the shelter and he seems to have had some training. But he still jumps on ...
A: Enroll with him in an obedience course, Jennifer. It will be good for the both of you. :^) Try to ...
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| peeing problem | 9/7/2007 |
Q: My dog is 2 years old and well trained, we have lived in one house since he was a puppy and now that ...
A: Oh my, Nicole. :^\ Again, my suggestion to you is to confine him in some way when you cannot watch ...
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| Behavior Issues | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Kristen, Thanks for taking the time to review my question. We had recently rescued a Pug/Beagle ...
A: Is there any way you could block her out of the kitchen when you cannot be there to supervise her? ...
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| peeing problem | 9/6/2007 |
Q: My dog is 2 years old and well trained, we have lived in one house since he was a puppy and now that ...
A: You are right, Nicole, if he is lifting his leg and peeing on the walls, he's marking territory. The ...
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| Scared and screams | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend and I bought a Boston Terrier who is now 7 months old and from day one when we brought ...
A: Some bark collars will work for screaming, Jared, but I don't think that's what you should use in ...
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| My dog refuses to walk... sometimes | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Here's the story: I just adopted a 14 week old Scottish Terrier. He's from a rural part of ...
A: You need to slow down with him, Jeff. Things that happen to him now are going to have an impression ...
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| fearful puppy | 9/2/2007 |
Q: I have a one and a half year old bishon. I am his third owner. The dog (teddy) has always been very ...
A: Elizabeth, Teddy needs to learn to trust your husband. I would recommend that your husband begin ...
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| Potty Training at home | 9/2/2007 |
Q: my dog is one year old of age. He can't be trained in the house since he would be urinating on the ...
A: Absolutely, Linh! I've explained how to do this several times. I encourage you to go back through my ...
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| spooked dog | 9/1/2007 |
Q: We have an eight month old male Westie that we have had for 4 months. He is normally a very ...
A: Jason, is he ever out there alone? It could be that maybe he had a 'bad' or scary experience out ...
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| 3 yr old Beagle/Lab mix peeing at night | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 1/2 yr old Beagle/Lab mix. We take her out right before we go to bed and she gets up in ...
A: As much as it is going to 'suck,' Brooke, you need to try to endure her scratching and crying and ...
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| Three questions for a novice owner | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My husband and I just bought a 8wk old black lab/Chow now we are clueless as to how to discipline ...
A: Good questions, Laura! 1. You should not smack any dog in the nose, or anywhere else, for that ...
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| dogs | 8/29/2007 |
Q: how do i train my pit bull to have aggressive behavior towards other people
A: Douglas, I do not recommend trying to train your pit bull to be aggressive towards people. Pit bulls ...
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| run away dog | 8/29/2007 |
Q: We adopted a male Golden Retriever from local shelter last December. He was a stray. He is our 3rd ...
A: Only let him out if you can stay out there with him, and keep him on a long line (or retractable ...
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| Play Biting | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My dog, who is an approximately 15 month old female lab-mix, is a horrible play biter. Sometimes it ...
A: Molly, first, ignore her completely when you come home, and tell your visitors to ignore her when ...
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| Puppy behaviour | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My husband and I have two puppies (5 and 6 months old). One is pit bull/German shepherd and the ...
A: They are still too young to be leaving them uncrated during the day, Sharon. If you absolutely don't ...
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| 2 female labrador pups | 8/28/2007 |
Q: 18 wks old,got them at 10wks. So far they sit,stay,go into crate, not much else. Is training them ...
A: The problem with trying to raise two littermates, or even two similar-aged puppies, at the same time ...
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| Housebreaking | 8/14/2007 |
Q: We adopted a mixed breed puppy (about 6-7 months old they thought) from the shelter a little over a ...
A: Sara, apparently you did not read any of my previous answers. Take him out on leash so you can be ...
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| Am I crate training wrong? | 8/14/2007 |
Q: We have an 11-week-old female Lab mix who's been home with us for 3 nights now. The first night we ...
A: You are doing just fine. If you haven't already, try showing her a treat and tossing it in the crate ...
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| my shih tzu is agreesived | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have a male shih tzu almost 3 years old and he had a few accident since i had him, including eyes ...
A: Grace, he does not respect you. I would recommend hiring a trainer that can come to your house and ...
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| Pee on Carpet | 8/13/2007 |
Q: My 3 month old doberman is smart as a whip. He will let me know when he wants to go outside to pee. ...
A: Take him out on a leash, so you can be sure he is actually going potty while he's out there, and ...
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| When to change to adult dog food? | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Kristen, we would like to know when it is best to switch our dog to Adult dog food. We have a 14 ...
A: Joe, I personally do not feed puppy food ever. If you want to switch your dog to adult food, I can ...
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| Boxer peeing in house and CRATE! | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month boxer and I think peeing is his favorite thing! He will pee in his crate even if ...
A: What kind of food/water/potty schedule is he on? When are you putting him in the crate, and are you ...
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| Dog Door | 8/10/2007 |
Q: We have a new puppy that we are housetraining. Things go well when I can be on "door duty" and make ...
A: I have never heard of rodents entering the home through a doggie door, Laurie. Dog doors are placed ...
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| House training | 8/6/2007 |
Q: we have adopted a shih tzu Bitch called Gracie, she is almost 3yrs very good in house, take her for ...
A: Have you tried crating her at night, Suzy? If not, try it and see if she will hold it. Before ...
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| Eliminating outside unsupervised | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 mo. old puggle. I take him outside to eliminate about once an hour and I watch him. We ...
A: You are not hindering his training by standing there and watching him eliminate. I hope you are ...
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| My 4 month old Dachshund is misbehaving. | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old Dachshund named Johnny. I had him for about 2 months now and he's out of ...
A: Put him in a crate when you leave, Amanda. He doesn't do the things you described while you're away ...
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| My dog was potty trained - but now he isn't!!! | 8/2/2007 |
Q: I have a one year old male Shih Tzu named Skeeter. He was potty trained with no accidents ...
A: I've never heard anything about Shih-tzu dogs being difficult to housebreak. Dachshunds, yes, but ...
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| Potty training my 4 month old Dachshund | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Hey. I have a 4 month old Dachshund. We've had him for all most 2 months now and we just cant get ...
A: Amanda and Robert, please take some time to read through my many previous answers on housetraining, ...
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| CHIHUAHUA BEHAVIOR | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I'M WONDERING HOW DO I GIVE MI CHIHUAHUA A BATH AND TO CUT HIS NAILS.AND I TRY TO PICK HIM UP HE ...
A: Aquila, do you have any dog groomers in your area? If you take him to them, they will bathe him and ...
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| Housebreaking | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I desperately need help. About a year ago, my daughters each received dogs as gifts. The first was ...
A: You cannot just turn the dogs out in the yard and expect them to know what they're out there to do. ...
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| Dog Always Crying When I Leave | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I have a Toy Poodle/Pomeranian dog and when i leave the house it never stops crying. she goes on ...
A: When you say you leave her home with family members, are those family members interacting with her, ...
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| Sheltie 1 year old | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have a just 1 year old Shetland sheep dog and he will eat pretty much any thing on the ground. I ...
A: Aside from keeping the items out of his reach, you could try a method of training called 'flooding.' ...
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| Please help my dog with aggressive behavior! | 7/23/2007 |
Q: We have had our dog for a while now (maybe 2 months?) and he had never barked since we had gotten ...
A: Anna, obedience training is a must. See if you can find a trainer in your area that can come to your ...
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| Dog staying alone | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about getting a dog thats aged around 5-8 years from my local rescue centre. But as I ...
A: Yes, Stacey, it is perfectly fine to have a dog and work full time. You may want to consider getting ...
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| Potty Training | 7/18/2007 |
Q: After my dog has pottied, it seems as though she doesn't even remember her pee. She will sit in it ...
A: How old is your dog, Thanh, and when/where are you referring to her pottying and sitting in it? ...
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| Partly aggressive Shelter Dog | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Kristen, I adopted an eight-month old Shepherd/Border Collie Mix (neutered), named Belgo. Over the ...
A: Martina, your dog's behavior is a bit strange. I'm not sure why she would be going after Belgo the ...
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| fetch! | 7/17/2007 |
Q: My dog sasha (female) is a grayhound that we think may have been crossed with a whippet but anyway ...
A: You could try getting her interested in a toy by putting the toy on a string and pole, and trying to ...
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| Distance walking / running - Shih Tzu | 7/16/2007 |
Q: We have a family of 3 shih tzu's. They often go on walks that are several miles long generally ...
A: Exercise is never a bad thing, in moderation, and with gradual build-up, as it sounds like you're ...
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| New Dog | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My kids and I just adopted a 2 1/2 yr old miniature pinscher mix from the pound. From what I have ...
A: The easiest way to teach sit is by using a small piece of kibble or treat (about the size of a pea). ...
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| Training a 4 year old shih-tzu | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a three year old Shih-tzu who is trained to use potty pads during the day.I just bought a ...
A: If they are getting along ok, then I don't think it will be a problem. If you're worried, you can ...
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| Training a 4 year old shih-tzu | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I have a three year old Shih-tzu who is trained to use potty pads during the day.I just bought a ...
A: Try getting an exercise pen to confine them both in while you're gone, or maybe shut them up in the ...
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| Training | 7/12/2007 |
Q: I have a three month old Maltese puppy. I've been training him on my own for the whole time I've had ...
A: Kyle, if he already knows 'down,' you can use that to teach him to roll over. Have him lay down and ...
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| Shih Tzu Wetting the bed | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I am beyond frustrated. I feel like I'm doing everything in my power, but my 8mo. old Shih Tzu ...
A: How late do you go to bed, Chelsie? Generally, I recommend taking water up 3 hours before bedtime. ...
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| Getting dog to go outside by himself | 7/9/2007 |
Q: We are the last house on a dead end dirt road with lots of land and would like our new dog to go ...
A: Pat, I hope you don't take offense to this, but I don't care how much land you have or whether you ...
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| Re-house training... | 7/8/2007 |
Q: We recently got our Rat Terrier puppy, now 7 months old, back from the vet two days ago. She stayed ...
A: Jamie, whatever happened to her could very well have resulted in her inability to control her ...
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| puppy training | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I just adopted a 13 week old beagle and I already have a 11 month old lab/coon hound. I am trying ...
A: You might want to have a vet check the little one to make sure he does not have a urinary tract or ...
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| My 5 year old shih tzu started to have aggresive behavior to us | 7/6/2007 |
Q: We have a shih-tzu since she was a puppy. She was well trained by a professional trainer to be ...
A: Judy, I would have a vet check her out to make sure she isn't having seizures or something. If there ...
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| Kristen please help | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Please help me...my boston terrier is a spayed female had her since she was a 8 week old she is now ...
A: Keep her in a crate when you are not home, and when you ARE home, keep her confined to the room ...
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| walking on the lead trouble | 7/5/2007 |
Q: i love to spend time with her but its so frustrating to take her on walks because she pulls and ...
A: Chanel, where are you located? I would recommend that you try walking her using a special collar ...
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| westie who won't go outside | 7/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 month old Westie who is trained to a wee-wee pad, but refuses to use the bathroom ...
A: Rebecca, don't just put her out by herself. Take her out on leash, and praise her when she does ...
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| Re-Training a dog | 7/2/2007 |
Q: Ok, I have a Chihuahua who will be one in September. He has been pad trained because I live in an ...
A: Amy, I would not let him use a towel for going potty on. You can re-train him, but to do that, I ...
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| Introduction of a new puppy | 6/28/2007 |
Q: Kristen, I recently added a male miniature schnauzer to my home. I already had a male silky and a ...
A: Megan, the first thing I'd do would be to make sure both dogs are neutered. There is a direct ...
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| puppy barking | 6/27/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a miniature Daschund at 7 weeks of age. We are home most of the time or take ...
A: Sure! If she's barking while you're at home, you can try the squirt bottle again, only fill it with ...
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| puppy barking | 6/27/2007 |
Q: We recently purchased a miniature Daschund at 7 weeks of age. We are home most of the time or take ...
A: Trish, are you sure you want to keep the poodle? It sounds like she's causing more problems than ...
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| Potty training | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have two chihuahuas. One is male and is 8 months old. He is potty pad trained. He is so good he ...
A: but it very well could be that he's distracting her. She is very young, as you said. What you need ...
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| Aggressive French Mastifff | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 month old French Mastiff that weighs about 105 pounds. Based on what I know, it seems ...
A: Stacey, my best advice is to hire a local trainer that can come to your house and work with you ...
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| Dog Barking | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I have red your some answers at all experts, its very interesting, many thanks & all the best. My ...
A: Rajesh, I'm a bit unclear as to what you are doing with her. When you say you leash her, do you mean ...
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| Doggie Barks | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding dogs barking at night. Well, in a few more days my family and I will ...
A: Vanessa. I guess my first question would be why do you want to get a dog if it has to stay outside ...
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| Shock collar? | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have three pug dogs, two female and one male, all "fixed." The young female, age 2 1/2, generally ...
A: You said, "as soon as I switch allegiance and place the younger dog in alpha position, I'm writing ...
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| "Shock" collars | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I have three pug dogs, two female and one male, all "fixed." The young female, age 2 1/2, generally ...
A: Roger, perhaps it's time that you start reinforcing the YOUNGER dog's authority over the older one. ...
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| travel sickness | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old mini daschund, male. He is getting car sick. He has a crate that is secured ...
A: Often, carsickness is a puppy issue that will go away on its own. One of my dogs got carsick until ...
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| discipline after biting | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I own a 5 month old English bulldog. he bites when he is playing ,which I know is normal. He listens ...
A: Ed, your dog needs to show his temporary caretaker the same respect that he shows you and your ...
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| potty problem after neutering | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 6 month old pomeranian. before i got him neutered he was pretty much potty trained, he knew ...
A: This can occur after neutering sometimes, and usually resolves itself once the dog is healed from ...
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| PUPPY PEES WHENVER MY HUSBAND PETS HER | 6/12/2007 |
Q: PROBLEM IS... MY 5 MO GSP PUPPY DOES HAVE PEE PEE ACCIDENTS IN HER CREATE ON OCCASIONS, PROBABLY ...
A: What your puppy is doing is called submissive urination, Jess. Your husband needs to stop scolding ...
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| Barkley the Beagle | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I am having some issues with my 9 week old baby beagle. Just to give some background I live in ...
A: He needs to be confined in some way, to learn that your apartment is not his bathroom, wherever he ...
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| Gentle Leader/Halti | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I just bought a Halti (like the Gentle Leader..one of those training muzzles that are supposed to ...
A: Alli, a head halter should NEVER be used with a Flexi leash. EVER. Head halters are designed to be ...
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| puppy behaviour | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Our Boxer "Stella" is 7 months old, and doing well with sit, and other basic commands. She comes ...
A: Until she is reliable with adults, you should not allow her to be loose around kids, because kids ...
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| dog eats mud | 6/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 months old blue Doberman Pincher. My husband and I decided put him and Pepper (one year ...
A: Your puppy is bored, Mimi. He's digging because he's bored, and eating the dirt/mud because that's ...
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| treat obsessed and doesn't want to play | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Hero, a 2 ½ female terrier mix, is obsessed big time with treats and human food. When we try to ...
A: Reanna, rather than NOT using treats, have you considered enrolling in a clicker training class with ...
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| my pitbull/ german shepard mix | 6/4/2007 |
Q: she is always happy to see me. she is a great dog. but she pees in the house and chews everything, ...
A: Athena, get her a crate to stay in whenever you are not at home. It should be just large enough to ...
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| 9 Month old Black Lab Peeing in Crate | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Our Lab Lucy has never gone to the bathroom in her crate. She never spends more than 2-3 hours in ...
A: Chelle, it could be that she has an infection. I would have the vet do a urine culture to find out. ...
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| Potty training a puupy | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I recently bought a 3 month old puppy from a pet store and I just want to know what the best way to ...
A: Sharayah, pet store puppies can be very difficult to housebreak because they are used to 'going' ...
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| Jumping dog | 5/29/2007 |
Q: Just wondering if you might have some helpful hints on how to get my young britney dog called sugar ...
A: Tammy, there are several ways of stopping this behavior. First, has your dog had ANY obedience ...
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| German shepherd behavior + food | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old pure German shepherd, and he's really shy/scared when it comes to any loud ...
A: It could be that your pup is going through a fear period, Serena. The important thing is that you ...
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| potty training | 5/25/2007 |
Q: My Pomeranian puppy is 9.5 months old. I got her spayed at 8 months and the operation went well. She ...
A: Mala, if you have not spoken to your vet about this, I would. Was she in heat or had she already ...
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| Training a beagle | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I need help! I purchased a beagle about 7 months ago, and we still have accidents happening in the ...
A: Your puppy is not the only dog that is not trained at her age, Rick, and you are right not to spank ...
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| Dog Door -Wants permission to use | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I have a 12yr shepard mix with cushings disease (needs to urinate ALOT). Consequently I got an ...
A: Have you tried just ignoring him? Will he eventually go on out on his own if you don't tell him "dog ...
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| Crate problem! | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My 7 month old puggle is a great dog... but she is alone all day while I am at work and has a ...
A: You said, "Most of the time, she "goes" before I leave for work." You need to make SURE she goes ...
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| Crate problem! | 5/22/2007 |
Q: My 7 month old puggle is a great dog... but she is alone all day while I am at work and has a ...
A: Did you get your dog from a pet store, Jennifer? Often, pet store puppies are extremely difficult to ...
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| Constant Barking | 5/15/2007 |
Q: We have a 6 month old female lab that we obtained from a breeder at 6 weeks of age. We have a very ...
A: Paul, what do you expect her to do? She doesn't want to be outside alone; she wants to be with her ...
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| Dog Crying | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have 2 mini wire haired doxies and they are well-trained, for the most part. The only problem I ...
A: Honestly, Ryan, your neighbors are complaining about 10 minutes? They have nothing better to do than ...
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| leadership | 5/14/2007 |
Q: In what ways can I show my dog love and affection while still being the "pack leader?" What would ...
A: You don't have to teach a formal heel, Shelly. All you have to do is teach him to keep slack in the ...
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| Funny behaviour | 5/12/2007 |
Q: ) I have a Chihuahua and she around a year old. She is trained to get back into her cage whenever ...
A: First, Amy, the whipping needs to stop immediately. Whipping a dog does not accomplish a thing ...
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| leadership | 5/12/2007 |
Q: In what ways can I show my dog love and affection while still being the "pack leader?" What would ...
A: Shelly, you can show any amount of love and affection you want, as long as you *are* the 'pack ...
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| Will they ever be friends. | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I just got a new puppy Chihuahua, she is only 7 weeks old. I also have a 3 year Chihuahua, named ...
A: I cannot tell you how long it will take the puppy to paper train. That depends on the individual ...
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| I want more information on becoming a dog trainer | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My name is and I am interested in finding out more about becoming a dog trainer. I have searched ...
A: Valerie, have you spoken to dog trainers in your area to see if you might 'apprentice' with them? ...
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| dog aggressive with other dogs | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 year old neutered male german shepherd. He is a great family dog who interacts well with ...
A: Lisa, firstly, thank you for spelling shepherd correctly! You wouldn't believe how many people spell ...
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| My dachshund | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have an almost 4year old Dachshund who is relatively still not house trained. When he was puppy he ...
A: It definitely sounds like submissive peeing, and usually the only thing that can be done to stop it ...
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| naughty dogs! | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am at my wits end with my 3 dogs, I have a sharpei called Bailey who is nearly 2, gizmo a Shihtzu ...
A: The first thing I'd do would be to have Bailey neutered. There is a direct link between testosterone ...
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| Want more, is one enough? | 5/8/2007 |
Q: Alright, I have several questions that I have casually asked around to family members/friends and ...
A: Jill, I'm sorry I didn't see this sooner - I don't get e-mail notifications of things people have ...
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| Stopping dog from bolting out the door | 5/8/2007 |
Q: We just adopted a new dog from the local humane society. Rocket is between 1-2 yr. old and a ...
A: Sandra, I would recommend keeping him on a leash when he's loose in the house, so that you can take ...
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| "Nosing" | 5/7/2007 |
Q: Kalu, has been "nosing" things. By that I mean she pushes things around with her nose: her food bowl ...
A: That *is* a bit strange, Gayle. Have you tried gating her off in a room without things for her to ...
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| 6mo Golden Female Still Not Potty Trained | 5/7/2007 |
Q: We have a 1.5 year old male Golden Retriever who we had no problem potty training. He is not fixed. ...
A: Susan, try keeping her leashed to you when she's out of her crate, and ONLY take her out when she ...
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| Running with dogs!! | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 month Old black Labrador and I would like to train him to run with me. I would like to ...
A: Gaynor, you are right to not want to push him too far. At 9 months old, he is still developing, and ...
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| leave him in crate | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I"ve 11 months yellow lab. Can i leave him inside the crate for 9 hrs? since i got job in ...
A: He should be fine, Harini. He is old enough that he ought to be able to hold it that long, as long ...
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| Training a dog to stay home | 5/3/2007 |
Q: we just got a 1 year old male, neutered, chocolate lab. He was up for adoption because he chased his ...
A: Well, you could put up fencing of some sort (either 'real,' electric, or invisible), you could put ...
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| Training My 3 Month Old Chihuahua | 5/2/2007 |
Q: How would I train my 3 month old Chihuahua to use the bathroom in less than 3 days.I will finishing ...
A: Nacya, there is no method you can use that is guaranteed to have your dog trained in any set amount ...
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| My Sleeping, Howling Dog | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have had a mixed terrier for over 8 years - I found him abandoned. He has been a very good dog ...
A: Jan, I would be concerned that he may have something health-related going on, such as a tumor, or ...
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| Barking | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 dogs, Chance and Naraka. Naraka has been living here for about 2 years and is about 3 years ...
A: You're welcome, Kenneth, and yes, I do still recommend that you stop the alpha rolling. The reason ...
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| Dogs | 5/1/2007 |
Q: how are you going? Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. My boyfriend just bought a ...
A: I think your boyfriend is an idiot, Christina. LoL Seriously, though, you are right in that the ...
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| Commands | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 mth old blue heeler and I had bought her from a breeder at 6 mths. When I first got her ...
A: Josh, I'm confused as to what it is exactly that you're asking. What would you be using corporal ...
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| Barking | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have 2 dogs, Chance and Naraka. Naraka has been living here for about 2 years and is about 3 years ...
A: I don't think alpha rolling him (the dominance ritual, as you call it) is appropriate for this ...
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| Crate for two dogs? | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I have looked everywhere and cannot find this information, I hope you can help! I'm working with a ...
A: I'm not a fan of crating two dogs together for an extended period of time, for several reasons, but ...
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| puppie sleeping | 4/30/2007 |
Q: We have a schnoodle puppie that is now 12 weeks old. We have had her for almost 4 weeks and are ...
A: It shouldn't be much longer before she is able to go all night without needing to be let out, Haely. ...
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| dog training with leash | 4/29/2007 |
Q: we have recently aquired a labrador puppy(bitch) we are having problems walking her on lead ...
A: She's still very young. In fact, she's too young to be taking for walks in public, because she is ...
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| leads | 4/28/2007 |
Q: thank you Tracy
A: Tracy, you need to desensitize him to the leash. Practice putting it on him and taking it off, and ...
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| How do i train my four month old puppy? | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I've been reading a lot about puppy training and majority of them said that the first few weeks are ...
A: You can train a puppy or dog of any age, Kristine, but if you are able to start early, then there's ...
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| 4 year old dog pottying in house | 4/27/2007 |
Q: PLEASE HELP. Our 4 yr old Boxer, whom we love dearly, is still peeing in the house. He does do his ...
A: Peggy, your dog is exhibiting marking behavior. Marking is a completely different issue from ...
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| Abused stray | 4/27/2007 |
Q: My family and I took home a stray that was wondering around our work. She is around 1hr old, Border ...
A: It's going to take some time for her to learn to trust you. Living on the streets can be difficult! ...
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| Strange behaviour from jack russell | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I've just adopted a gorgeous female 1 year old jack russell from the dog's home. They had only just ...
A: Kelly, you ask, "I'm wondering whether she is bored, missing her sister, anxious about her new ...
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| My 4 year old Pomeranian | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry to bother you but I could really use your help with my 4 year old Pomeranian. I just got ...
A: I do not recommend classes offered in pet stores. Often, the trainers have little experience, and in ...
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| My 4 year old Pomeranian | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I'm sorry to bother you but I could really use your help with my 4 year old Pomeranian. I just got ...
A: Obedience classes are a wonderful way to bond with a dog, Chong. I think it would be a good idea to ...
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| seperation anxiety | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Last Saturday my autistic daughter finally picked up her new miniature beagle puppy Roxas. She ...
A: Sabrina, unfortunately you are adding to the problem by letting him out while he's making a fuss. ...
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| fear full | 4/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 5 weeks old german shepard male pup and i want to ask that how can i make my dog aggressive ...
A: My first question, Rana, is why do you have a 5 week old puppy? A 5 week old puppy should still be ...
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| catch a frisbee | 4/23/2007 |
Q: i just got a husky he is about a year old and is very good. what are some tips for teaching him to ...
A: No, Nick, neutering a dog can actually make the dog grow taller than he would have been if he had ...
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| Anxiety? Boredom? | 4/22/2007 |
Q: One week ago we adopted a Mastiff/Retriever (I think Chesapeake Bay specifically) from our local ...
A: Lisa and Brendan, have you put him with other dogs to see how he behaves with them? It could be that ...
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| worried | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I there, we have had our yellow lab puppy now for just over 8 weeks...she is 16 weeks now...she is a ...
A: Possessive aggression, like what you're experiencing, is probably the most common form of aggression ...
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| MY BEAGLE | 4/21/2007 |
Q: i just got my beagle pup like three days ago she's only 8 weeks, I've notice that she is really ...
A: Why do you think she needs a bath, Giovanni? Unless she's rolled in poo or something, she shouldn't ...
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| Housebreaking a new puppy | 4/5/2007 |
Q: Can you provide tips or guidelines for houstraining / crate training a new puppy. We just recently ...
A: Amie, your breeder should be able to give you some pointers, but in a nutshell, the puppy needs to ...
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| My new dog won't go potty outside or in! | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I adopted a 2 year old choc lab/border collie a week ago from a shelter. she is very quiet and shy ...
A: Christy, if you have bedding in her crate, try taking it out. Some dogs take a while to adjust to a ...
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| my dog pees in house!! | 4/4/2007 |
Q: "Hi, i have a 3 year old shih tzu. female. I previously had her trained to go outside. she always ...
A: When you take her outside, do you take her on leash or just let her out in the yard? She should be ...
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| House Training our Pekepoo | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Zoey will be 2 yrs. old in May and up until recently she has been trained. She only uses Peepads, ...
A: You could try putting the pee pad in a shallow cat litter box, and placing several of them around, ...
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| 1 year old Bichon won't stop peeing! | 4/3/2007 |
Q: My 13 month old Bichon Frise,Mimi, won't stop peeing in her kennel or in her exercise pen in the ...
A: Have you had a vet check her out to rule out any potential health problems that could be causing the ...
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| Rescue Golden Anxiety | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I adopted an adult Golden mix from the humane society in early December 2006. She seemed to be very ...
A: Jen, I apologize for the tardy reply. I work for a CPA and this time of year is horribly busy for ...
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| separation anxiety and crate training | 4/2/2007 |
Q: goesI have a 3 year old, maltese-yorkie dog who uses the bathroom in his crate. The crate is not ...
A: Emily, I apologize for the tardy reply. I work for a CPA and this time of year is horribly busy for ...
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| My Lab can't swim! | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My husband and I were wondering do all labs know how to swim? We have a 8 month old black lab who ...
A: Kim, I apologize for the tardy reply. I work for a CPA and this time of year is horribly busy for ...
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| Too late to train? | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have a toy poodle. She's a little over a year old. She has had free reign over my apartment ...
A: It's never too late, Megan. I would recommend that you enroll her in a basic obedience class (stay ...
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| Bishon | 3/29/2007 |
Q: Is it too late to potty train a 3+yr old female bishon? She'll go for weeks and then she'll go. ...
A: If you are consistent, it's never too late, Danielle. However, you need to stop putting her nose in ...
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| pet training | 3/29/2007 |
Q: i have a female miniature pincher who just recently started barking at every person in, or around my ...
A: James. So you've tried the distraction approach already. What about squirting her with a squirt ...
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| But it's raining! | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I've got a Tibetan Terrier puppy called Watson who's 18 weeks old. He's been a dream to toilet ...
A: Sarah, if he doesn't poo outside when you take him out, keep him leashed to you when you go back ...
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| Barking dog | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I have a lab/pit bull mix that barks constantly at everything including birds and airplanes. He is ...
A: Jenna, your dog needs more interaction with you, I think. Have you considered enrolling in a basic ...
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| I have a 3 year old yorkie and I cant get her trained.... | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I have had her for 6 months and I cant get her trained. she was a breeder dog before and when i got ...
A: Katina, being a finicky eater should stop if you only allow her 30 minutes each mealtime to eat, and ...
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| Dog training | 3/24/2007 |
Q: Whats up im Juan im 15years old. I have got a pitbull puppy from my friend from there mother its ...
A: Juan, I doubt your puppy is being attacked by your friend's dog. More likely, the other dog is ...
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| Walking | 3/24/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend has a rottweiler, her name is Diesel. She is three years old and just a sweetheart. ...
A: Carolina, the prong collar is an excellent tool to use with dogs that are much stronger than the ...
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| concerned pomeranian owner | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I am extremely concerned about my 5-6 yr old Pomeranian furby weighing at 8-9lbs that i have ...
A: It may take Furby some time to open up and show his true personality with you, Maria. Remember, ...
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| leash training husky/samoyed puppy | 3/23/2007 |
Q: We just got a 51/2 month old female husky/samoyed mix puppy. Sheis doing well in other areas of ...
A: Micheline, have you consulted with a trainer yet? I would recommend that you do that. I would also ...
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| crate training | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old Yorkshire terrier. I am trying to crate train him by placing him in his crate ...
A: It could be. At just 10 weeks, he may not have full control of his bladder and bowels yet. It also ...
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| Dogs urination on carpet at night | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have two indoor dogs whom are walked on schedule 3 times a day, they are also let on leads outside ...
A: You *could* try removing the water at night and see if it helps. I would actually recommend taking ...
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| Dogs urination on carpet at night | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have two indoor dogs whom are walked on schedule 3 times a day, they are also let on leads outside ...
A: Trina, I have two words for you. Crate training. *wink* Actually, I would first recommend a vet ...
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| bladder control | 3/19/2007 |
Q: We adopted a Goldendoodle two months ago. She was six-months-old when we got her from the breeder. ...
A: Is she spayed yet? If not, she *could* be getting ready to come into heat, and females in heat will ...
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| Puppy peeing in Crate | 3/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 1/2 month old mini dachshund. He sleeps thru the night (8 hours) on a blanket in his ...
A: Mark, when do you feed him and give him access to water? Are you taking him out to potty before you ...
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| Housetraining question | 3/14/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 month old puggle I got her February 11th. I'm having a big problem with her pooping in ...
A: At just 3 months of age, she's still learning how to control her bladder and bowels, so that is part ...
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| dog training | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Whats up, I have a pitbull im trying to house train and I was just wondering if spraying it with a ...
A: This can work for lots of things, but I wouldn't recommend it for housetraining. It's much simpler ...
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| My puppie is scared to go outside | 3/12/2007 |
Q: Hi i have an 15 week old English springer spaniel and she does not like going out for walks ...
A: Introduce her to traffic slowly, from a distance, Andrew. If you have a park or somewhere that you ...
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| dog attack | 3/8/2007 |
Q: how u doin? My question is what to do when dog attacks when i enter friend`s home(if i am alone or ...
A: Sanju. Why are you entering your friend's home when he is not there? Apparently you DO know the ...
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| yellow lab needs training | 3/8/2007 |
Q: My parents in law have this wonderful dog. They got him free and have no papers so we are not sure ...
A: April, I feel a bit sorry for the dog here, because your parents-in-law knew at the time they got ...
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| barking | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Kristen I have a five year old female cocker spaniel She barks like crazy and won't stop when she ...
A: Most of the time, Bob, the no bark collars or plug-ins that only use sound are not effective. The ...
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| Dog jumping and nipping | 3/6/2007 |
Q: hey one more question she does that also when somone is passing by she wants to jump and know who it ...
A: Again, obedience training will help with the jumping up, and you can use any of the techniques I ...
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| Dog jumping and nipping | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 8 month old pitbull who jumps at anybody when they come to the house she wants to play she ...
A: Has she had any obedience training yet, Daniel? If not, that's the first step. That will establish ...
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| canine good citizen test | 3/4/2007 |
Q: this might not be your area of expertise but I'd appreciate any guidance you could give me. I've ...
A: Susan, your dog does not have to walk in a formal heel position, but she should walk on a loose ...
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| Fighting over food | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 12 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is very placid, until meal time. We also ...
A: The answer is simple, Karen. Feed them separately! ;^) Put the Border Collie in his crate so that ...
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| dog toilet training! | 3/1/2007 |
Q: I want to train my two springer spaniels to "go" in a particular area of the lawn as they are ...
A: Take them out on the leash, Jen, and always to that specific part of the yard. Praise them for ...
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| Dog Door Issues | 3/1/2007 |
Q: He is the only dog in the house. I recently installed a two-flapped dog door to keep the cold ...
A: I think eventually he'll be fine. I would ignore the behavior if I were you, and see if he didn't ...
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| best way for training puppies | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I am a middle school student and I'm doing a report on puppies.I was wondering if I could ask you a ...
A: Julia, and thanks for picking me to help you with your report! If you need me to, I will be happy to ...
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| Dog Food Choice | 2/28/2007 |
Q: You gave me such a great answer, I'd like to ask another for my 9-month old new springer, Baxter ...
A: Yes, you can put your puppy on adult food. If you know what his approximate adult weight is, feed ...
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| "I want to go out" | 2/26/2007 |
Q: How can I train the dog to indicate he wants to go out to do his business? Baxter, 9 month old ...
A: Eric, you need to first put him on a feeding schedule, which will, in turn, get him on a potty ...
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| Changing sleeping arrangements | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I have 2 three year old labs. Cocoa is a chocolate lab and Max is a black lab. Since they were ...
A: The crates are your dogs' dens - their 'safe havens,' if you will. What if you moved the crates to a ...
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| Australian Cattle Dog | 2/23/2007 |
Q: For the problem with overpasses, I've tried just holding him down and telling him no, which didn't ...
A: I understand your dilemma about not being able to put a crate in your car. That's why I had to buy a ...
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| shy puppy hates walks | 2/22/2007 |
Q: one more questions if you don't mind...my 6 month german shepherd husky chow girl will not go for ...
A: Make it fun for her. What does she REALLY like to do? Put her leash on and then take her out in the ...
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| training 2 month old yorkie | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I have another question, what is a normal time period that he will whine, trying to not let him get ...
A: At first, he's going to whine for a long time, but once he figures out that it's not getting him any ...
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| training 2 month old yorkie | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I just bought a two month old yorkie and i am trying to housetrain him, however i was told to crate ...
A: Jennifer, this is completely normal. You have to ignore him whenever he is whining in the crate. Do ...
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| How do I get our dog to stop asking to swim and just do it?!? | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Our dog is driving us nutso! He's a very intelligent and obedient 5-year-old flat-coated retriever ...
A: Have you tried just ignoring him when he comes back out of the pool to see if he'll go back in on ...
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| female dog lead aggression | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Please help me!I have a two year old jack r x lakeland terrior that I have hads since a puppy.When I ...
A: You have a dominant female, Sara. I think you already knew that, though. ;^) My first question is: ...
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| jumping | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old Yellow Lab. that I am raising for Leader Dogs for the Blind. She jumps on me ...
A: Shirley, whatever method you use, you must be consistent. Turning your back on and walking away from ...
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| 6 month german shepherd/husky/chow mix agression & leash training | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month german shepherd/husky/chow mix and have had him for 4 months now. He is very loving ...
A: Since he is already showing aggression towards you, and is only just 6 months old, I think you need ...
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| House Training | 2/16/2007 |
Q: He's def. not marking but relieving himself in the house. I've been doing everything you just said ...
A: Kyle. If you aren't already doing it, you may want to try saying something like, "Do you need to go ...
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| less than total recall | 2/16/2007 |
Q: George, my eighteen month old mixed breed, does not respond reliably to the come command when off ...
A: Sounds like you're doing an excellent job with him already, Chris. Especially the part about not ...
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| puppy potty training | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I have an Australian Shepard/Blue Heeler mix. She is very timid. She came from a farmers house ...
A: Natalie, I'm sorry if my previous answer offended you, but honestly, I do not believe your dog's ...
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| Asking for help or just whining | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I have an 8 week-old Yellow Labrador Dog called Kay (pronounced "Kye"). We brought him home 5 days ...
A: Andy, most puppies and even adult dogs that have never been crated before respond by protesting when ...
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| blind dog | 2/14/2007 |
Q: About four years ago I rescued my dog Luke from a Louisiana highway. The vet says that he is about ...
A: Tam, the most important thing is that if you do not know 100% that he will follow a command, don't ...
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| fighting problem | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I recently purchase a schnauzer (about 60 days old now). for the first few day the dog cry all night ...
A: Are you saying the sister is fighting with the brother, or do you have other dogs as well? Could you ...
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| ladder climbing. | 2/13/2007 |
Q: i have a german shepperd, male, 3.5 months old. I have a steel ladder going up my house. My puppy is ...
A: You have to start out with the ladder flat on the ground. Teach him to walk across it stepping on ...
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| Pottytraining | 2/12/2007 |
Q: He is 9 weeks this last friday. The crate I have him in is... I guess big enough for 2 or 3 of him ...
A: I think the biggest problem is that he's being made to hold it for too long. At just 9 weeks, he ...
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| Pottytraining | 2/12/2007 |
Q: I just got my Doberman pup about 2 or 3 weeks ago. The breeder I got him from told me to crate train ...
A: Candice, no, spanking him or tapping him on the nose are not appropriate ways of disciplining your ...
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| puppy pittbull mix training what works best | 2/7/2007 |
Q: puppy pittmix, 8weeks old. will just stare ay me when trying to get to do somthing, even with ...
A: I need a little more information from you, Herman. What are you trying to get him to do, and how are ...
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| peeing at night | 2/6/2007 |
Q: ive had my 14week chocolate labrador bud for 6 weeks and im currently house training him.everything ...
A: Steve. One thing is that you could cut out the 1pm feeding, and start feeding him two meals a day ...
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| beagle | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I'm not sure wether this fits under training, but, how can i teach my 2 year old male beagle to wear ...
A: Brenda, don't leave the sweater on him and leave him unsupervised. You should only put it on him to ...
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| How do you... | 2/1/2007 |
Q: How do you train a dog? please just a few tips. Also, how do you get a dog to STOP PEEING ON YOUR ...
A: Peyton, the simple answer to your 'how do you train a dog?' question is that you must be consistent, ...
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| Benifit of basic obediance classes | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I plan on getting a german shepard puppy over the summer and was wondering is there a benifit to ...
A: If you know how to teach the basics, then I'd do it at home before I enrolled in a group class, if I ...
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| fighting dogs | 1/31/2007 |
Q: my name is janet and since 5 years ago i have a dog chihuagua name Peanut. he is male and is very ...
A: Janet, I think this is going to be a difficult issue to solve, since your dog has been like this for ...
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| Accidents for "Housebroken" Lab | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Our lab, Jake, is almost two years old. He was housebroken fairly quickly and we worked up to him ...
A: Did your vet check for a possible urinary tract or bladder infection? If not, I'd have that done ...
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| I dont know what to do with my dog about eliminating | 1/30/2007 |
Q: it's been 3weeks since I have a dog(Anne), first i tried paper training (did not locked him in a ...
A: Her crate is too big for her, Arman. She should only have enough room in the crate to stand, turn ...
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| Seperation Anxiety | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I have four labs 1 male 10 years old, 3 females two of which are 5 and one that is 2 years of age. ...
A: It does sound like separation anxiety, and whether or not you have other dogs makes no difference. ...
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| Growling and Jumping | 1/24/2007 |
Q: with my dad if my mom or i is hugging him Benny will just scratch and scratch at my dad's leg until ...
A: Ahh, ok. So he isn't being aggressive over your dad. That's good. Your dad should completely ignore ...
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| Growling and Jumping | 1/22/2007 |
Q: My dog growls and jumps on other dogs. He is a 4 year-old, male, neutered Toy Fox Terrier. He never ...
A: I would recommend "Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF)" for your dog. The fact that you are 'only 14' ...
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| Dog Aggression | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Whenever my dog sees another dog, she seems to stiffen, her ears stand up and is about ready to ...
A: Annette, the first thing I would suggest is to try and find a local trainer in your area that is ...
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| scared dog | 1/22/2007 |
Q: The majority of the time I try to ignore it and keep walking, but sometimes it's just frustrating. ...
A: Ok good. I'm glad you're not babying him when he acts afraid. That's one step in the right direction ...
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| dogs digging | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have two dogs. I think it is just the one digging though. He will dig by the fence and get out. It ...
A: There are several solutions to this problem, Melissa. One would be the electric fence, but as you ...
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| Trimming down my labrador retreiver | 1/21/2007 |
Q: All three of my dogs are eatting Authority Lite Dry food (its avlaible only through petsmart and is ...
A: Tara. I think part of the problem is that you are free-feeding. This does not allow you to control ...
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| puppy dont like tha car | 1/21/2007 |
Q: hey my name is daniel i have a 7 month old american stafford terrier who doesnt like the car at all ...
A: Daniel. You need to desensitize her to the car. Start out by having her get into the car while it's ...
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| Bird + Dog | 1/20/2007 |
Q: my family and I own a beautiful and excited 3 year old Maltese/Yorkshire Terrier mix. When we first ...
A: The first thing I would recommend is that you begin "Nothing in Life is Free (NILIF)" with your dog ...
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| Clicker Training my boston terrier | 1/20/2007 |
Q: now that my boston terrier is older and slightly more attentive (9 months old). I am considering ...
A: Tara. Is there a trainer in your area that uses clickers to train? If so, I'd recommend joining one ...
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| scared dog | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 yr old bulldog/boxer. He gets scared at times when Im walking him. He gets spooked over ...
A: Tee, what do you do when he appears frightened? The ears being back can be a sign of insecurity, or ...
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| basic training of a puppy | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what is involved time/pacience wise to train a 6-8 week old female boxer puppy? I ...
A: A 6-8 week old puppy is going to be difficult to teach commands to because of their extremely short ...
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| beagles | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have adopted a beagle about 6 months ago she is about 2 years old. Lately she has been geeting ...
A: Bryan, your dog doesn't sound like she has any training or respect for you. Do not let her off-leash ...
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| pleae help!!!! | 1/17/2007 |
Q: My puppy is a 10 week old Pomeranian I hvw another dog that was very easy to train and have had ...
A: At just 10 weeks of age, your puppy does not yet have full control of her bladder and bowels. ...
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| my loner-puppy | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 month old female German Shep/Husky mix. I've had her from birth and only about a month ...
A: Christina. The first thing I want to say is to throw away that 'spanking spoon.' You should never ...
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| housebreaking | 1/11/2007 |
Q: I recently got a 4 month old chihuahua/pekingese mix puppy. I've been having a hard time ...
A: Gina, some dogs will sniff around for a few seconds before they go, and some will just GO. I would ...
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| My toy poodle | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what should I train My toy poodle first she is almost 4 months and I just got her. ...
A: Rose, yes, I think you should open the phone book and call the dog trainers listed in it to see if ...
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| sneaky dog | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I've grown up with dogs, that is to say, my parents dogs. I love these animals! I could not believe ...
A: Dax, no, I don't think the problems you're having are because you leave her alone when you have to ...
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| about shih tzu | 1/10/2007 |
Q: thats good enough for me coz u know i read lots of info on how to train a puppy. Then theres 1 that ...
A: Actually, Joy, 'scheduling' does work, but when you take the puppy out, he should be on leash, and ...
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| my beagle is howling and pooping | 1/9/2007 |
Q: I just got a beagle from my friend who can no longer keep him in her apartment. He is a year old. He ...
A: It sounds as if your dog has separation anxiety. Do you have a crate for him? If not, I'd recommend ...
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| badly behaved puppy | 1/9/2007 |
Q: (follow up queation) like i said he is attacking my older dog on a daily bases and we have been ...
A: Again, when you say 'attacking my older dog,' could you give details? When are these attacks ...
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| about shih tzu | 1/9/2007 |
Q: i have a 3month old shih tzu. his in the stage of crate training. How old a shih tzu ro learn to ...
A: It sounds like you're doing well, Joy. At just 3 months old, your puppy doesn't yet have full ...
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| dog training | 1/8/2007 |
Q: i have already asked you a question about my two staffordshire bull terriers aged 4 and 5 going the ...
A: As I said in my earlier response, keep them crated when you aren't able to watch them, so they do ...
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| poop | 1/8/2007 |
Q: my girlfriend's dog is about a year old. She will poop just fine at her house when you let her out ...
A: Jack, have you tried taking the dog out on leash to potty? Your place is not as familiar as her own ...
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| dog toilet training | 1/6/2007 |
Q: i have two staffordshire bull terries aged 4 and 5 they wont go to the toilet outside in the cold ...
A: Lian, keep them each in a crate during the day so that they cannot potty on your floor. When you are ...
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| rescue chases cars | 1/5/2007 |
Q: About two weeks ago, I adopted a schnauzer/jack russell mix named Herb. He is estimated to be about ...
A: Kathy, he could be younger, or it could just be his temperament. JRTs and Schnauzers are full of ...
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| dog training | 1/5/2007 |
Q: He is eight months old and a black lab and we think he may have part pit-bull. We want to have a ...
A: Joanna, neither of those two breeds make good guard dogs, and I would not recommend trying to train ...
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| badly behaved puppy | 1/5/2007 |
Q: i have got a 8month old jack russell and an 18month old, for some reason over the past couple of ...
A: It can take several months for testosterone to exit a dog's system after being neutered. At 8 months ...
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| How do I get my dog to listen? | 1/4/2007 |
Q: My dog is turning 8 on the 15th of this month and have had him for exactly 7 years. Also, yes I have ...
A: Wow, you've had him for 7 years and never done any training with him? I couldn't live with an ...
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| Blue heeler won't come | 12/28/2006 |
Q: My 2 y/o Blue heeler knows the commands sit,stay and come. However, when she is off the leash she ...
A: Earl. Your dog has not learned that the commands mean the same thing and must be followed whether ...
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| Run Isabella Run!! | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I have had several dogs over the years, and my 1 year old Great Dane, Isabella, has been causing a ...
A: There is one extremely simple solution to your problem; build a physical fence! If this isn't ...
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| Re-training abused/neglected puppy | 12/27/2006 |
Q: We adopted a labrador retriever pup that looks like a Rottie about 4 weeks ago. Since the time we ...
A: I don't know about the scratching at your husband's groin, but the nosing is normal dog behavior. ...
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| dog training | 12/19/2006 |
Q: i walk them about 3 to 5 times a week the walk is usually 20 minutes and they have regular collars ...
A: I think you need to teach them to sit nicely while you pick up the leashes or get them out of a ...
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| Going from paper training to housebreaking | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I just got a 9 week old miniature schnauzer puppy and I'm very confused on how to housebreak her. ...
A: If you want to teach her to potty outside, Lana, stop using the papers right now. She won't be fully ...
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| Catching a Frisbee | 12/15/2006 |
Q: Can you give my any tips on how to get my German Shepherd to jump up and catch a frisbee? He is one ...
A: I would be careful with him jumping up to catch a frisbee just yet. His body is still growing and ...
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| dog training | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have a puppy that is 5 months in age, his breed i don't know because he was given to me by a ...
A: He's telling you he wants to be in the house with you, his pack, and is pottying at the door because ...
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| spoiled dog | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a maltese male dog he is 3 yrs. old if he is doing anything wrong and i say no he will grawl ...
A: The first thing I would suggest is that you make an appointment to have him neutered. Even if you ...
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| Carpet Chewing | 12/11/2006 |
Q: My 7 month old, American Eskimo named Dakota, chews on the soft carpet constantly. She pulls out the ...
A: Cindy, by all means stop the smacking on the butt. The only thing that accomplishes is that the ...
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| peeing/pooping on rugs | 12/9/2006 |
Q: I have a 2-year old female "mutt" (Jack Russell/Dalmation), who was rescued 6 months ago. She is ...
A: I think for a while, you need to get rid of all the rugs so she is not tempted. Crate training will ...
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| housetraining | 12/7/2006 |
Q: My family has recently gotten a 2 year old female basset hound. She is a great dog and for the most ...
A: Angela. I would not recommend pee pads. That will only confuse the dog and could possibly cause her ...
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| Help! Aggressive Puppy | 12/7/2006 |
Q: I am raising a five-month old pupper who is becoming increasingly aggressive. He's been a part of ...
A: Kimberly, you are being an unfair leader, and your puppy knows it. His aggression problem will ...
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| goes to bathroom in crate | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I have a mini pincher, she is one years old. Within the last two months she has been peeing and ...
A: Marjorie. Try removing the bedding from her crate. Many times, dogs will soil their crate if they ...
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