| Subject | Date Asked |
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| unruley puppy | 10/1/2009 |
Q: we adopted a rescue dog about three months ago, she is about 7 months old now and they beleive she ...
A: It appears that two things are going on. (1) She's bored and (2) You've trained her that there are ...
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| Obsessed and frightened | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I have kind of a double question, both directed toward the same dog. We got him about a year ago ...
A: Your dog suffers from OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder). Perhaps it was caused by abuse at the ...
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| Evaluating shy/aggressive behavior | 7/25/2009 |
Q: I'd like your help evaluating the training needs of a purebred female "young adult" Norwegian ...
A: It is probably multiple issues including socialization. I'd guess that she is shy around humans ...
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| training toy poodle on wee wee pad | 7/20/2009 |
Q: i have this one little cute toy poodle who is now 9 months old..when i first brought him home, the ...
A: You should train your pup to go on command. You should teach him a command like "go potty" by using ...
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| Leo,my Cockapoo | 7/18/2009 |
Q: We live on a farm,but Leo is an inside buddy.When people come,we don't mind being alerted to their ...
A: To sum up your issues with Leo, he does not listen to you. He does not listen because he doesn't ...
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| pooping on furniture | 7/15/2009 |
Q: my mother has a 1 1/2 year old small dog. she has already had a litter of pups. and now she poops on ...
A: Jackie, It is unlikely that you can get the smell out of the couch. Unfortunately, that means the ...
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| Basset Hound Puppy Mill Rescue Fearful of Husband and Won't Budge | 7/14/2009 |
Q: Our family just adopted a 5 year old basset from a rescue organization just 3 days ago. She is a ...
A: It sounds like you've been reading too many dog training books -:). As you've discovered, ALL dogs ...
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| not barking at stangers | 7/13/2009 |
Q: .i have a 3 and a half month old boxer pup..he is very social and a lovable dog.but i do want him at ...
A: This is a problem that may cure itself with time. Often puppies are friendly to everyone and then ...
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| Dog Biting | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a boarder collie lab mix named Leila. She is 2 years old. We have had her in puppy training ...
A: It does appear Leila is "protecting" you. There is something amiss in your interaction with your dog ...
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| barking at EVERYONE | 7/9/2009 |
Q: I rescued a Yorkie, he's approx. 8 mos old, and about 5 lbs. He barks at EVERYONE and at ...
A: Get a small prong collar and teach him how to walk at a heel. Walk him at a strict heel at least ...
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| 1 year old male bichon frise fussing/noisy in his crate at night | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Our dog fusses through the night. We've moved his crate upstairs in our bedrooms (taking turns in ...
A: Generally if he goes in his crate, it is because the crate is too large. Try a smaller crate. Keep ...
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| training | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I have a 6 1/2 mo old lab, who has just begun training about 4 wks ago. I am looking for an opinion ...
A: There is much debate among dog training professionals as to the validity of this theory. ...
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| Skittish/Growling Rescue Dog | 7/6/2009 |
Q: In February my wife and I rescued a Lab/Pyrenees mix. Cooper was 3 months old and interacted with ...
A: It sounds like you have a very fearful dog. This is one of the most difficult problems I encounter. ...
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| 8 month old french Mastiff | 7/4/2009 |
Q: I have a 8 month old male, not yet neutered, french mastiff named Diesel. He has been very loving ...
A: Because of your dog's size he must learn focus and discipline. This does not come naturally to a ...
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| come command | 6/30/2009 |
Q: I have a 1yr old 90lb amerian bull dog mix. how do I teach him the come command? sometimes he comes ...
A: The fastest method to teach the come command is with an electronic collar. You would set the ...
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| marking | 1/31/2009 |
Q: i have 2 dogs a male and a female my boy dog keeps marking his territory in the kitchen on our ...
A: I don't know of any home make remedies (that work) to clean it. However, every good pet store has ...
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| running my beagle | 1/30/2009 |
Q: Sandy, my beagle Daisy is 4 years old. Recently she has undergone dog training with a shock collar, ...
A: As long as she is not running on a hard surface that should be fine. In fact, with all that ...
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| dog park play behavior | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I have a 10 month old Lab/Shepard mix. She is the sweetest dog and has never been aggressive to any ...
A: Your dog will obey your rules if you firmly and consistently enforce them. The cause(s) of this ...
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| Fearful 1 year old dog | 1/27/2009 |
Q: We found Fred (he looks like a large min pin but have been told he's a manchester terrier) about 3 ...
A: So Fred is filled with dread by Ted....er Tim? OK, let's fix that. I'd suggest that we take ...
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| dog agression | 1/25/2009 |
Q: We have 3 dogs in our home. The oldest is a spayed female 9yrs old, middle dog is a male unneutered ...
A: One is fun and more is merrier? People don't realize the complexities of dog interaction and how ...
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| Puppy Mill Rescue | 7/3/2008 |
Q: We just adopted a 3.5 year old Brussels Griffon/mix mill pup. She is making great strides in ...
A: You've done a good thing in adopting. You are right about the terrible history of mill pups. I'm ...
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| confrontation | 7/2/2008 |
Q: we have a 1 yr old golden retriever, he is a gentle dog which always lays down for a stranger to pet ...
A: Your dog is not "mad" at your husband. Your dog is demanding attention. This behavior would ...
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| bringing home an undersocialized 1-3 year mutt | 6/30/2008 |
Q: i'll be taking home my aunt's dog ("Kekai") who is estimated at being 1.5-2 years old. he was found ...
A: It sounds like this dog has finally found a good home. A 2 year old dog is certainly not too old to ...
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| dog barking | 6/28/2008 |
Q: we have a lab beagle mix. Our problem is that he barks nonstop the second any of us go out of sight ...
A: Normally the situation you describe is accompanied by a cluster of other problem behaviors. Does he ...
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| New St. Bernard Puppy | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I recently rescued a St. Bernard puppy. He is 9 wks old. I have a list of questions that I wanted to ...
A: Whoa! Your puppy is 9 weeks old. You're not going to "calm him down" too much just yet. Right now, ...
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| Socialization | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua/ Terrier Mix that is 3 years old. My problem is with socialization. She cannot go ...
A: I doubt you're having a problem with socialization. In a balanced relationship, your dog should not ...
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| Howling at Night | 5/9/2008 |
Q: My dogs have started howling at night (2am) to be let out of their room so they can come and sleep ...
A: The great thing about dogs is that they are social animals. I'm a believer in letting our dogs share ...
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| Digging dogs | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have no idea how to stop my dog digging up the garden! He is digging up the lawn, and digging on ...
A: This digging sounds obsessive and would indicate the dog is stressed. You indicate he is also ...
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| Dog Jumping | 5/5/2008 |
Q: My dog has a problem with jumping up at people when they come to the house. She is not aggressive ...
A: Your answer lies in consistency. Dogs do not engage in unrewarding behavior. If you consistently ...
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| Aggressive Pit mix | 4/5/2008 |
Q: i own a 18 month old pit bull mix named Charlie. He is very friendly around people and other dogs ...
A: Your questions are difficult to answer because I wasn't there and don't know how you introduced ...
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| digging | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have an 11 mon. old female beagle. I cannot get her to stop digging in the yard. I'm out of ideas. ...
A: You didn't give me much information to work on in your question, so I'll have to do a lot of ...
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| Lab/Rot mix on speed | 4/3/2008 |
Q: we adopted a 1 year old black lab/rot mix. she was part of an animal cruelty case and spent 2 months ...
A: Looking into obedience courses? I'd say you're looking in the right place. Your dog Misty is not ...
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| Toilet training | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering whether you could help me?? My puppy is coming up for 7 months old & we STILL ...
A: It appears your dog has had a rocky beginning to his life. This would explain the apparent delay in ...
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| dog & doggie door | 3/30/2008 |
Q: we've had our rescue pomeranian for 2 1/2 years now and the vet thought he was 2 yrs when we got ...
A: Something must have happened involving or near the doggie door that scared your Pom. It has ...
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| Alaskan Malamute Puppy | 3/19/2008 |
Q: He is generally very well behaved but has started showing signs of aggression. If I tell him off for ...
A: The best information I can give you is to listen to your trainer. If you do not have confidence in ...
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| Agressive Behavior | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a two year old Entlebucher Mountain Dog girl and I am getting a little concerned about her ...
A: Your dog is merely behaving as you've trained it. Although I'm sure it wasn't your intent, you ...
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| licking and tables | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I have a puggle I got a year ago and absolutely love her, but I am having some issues with her. ...
A: I'm afraid you can't have it both ways. You drive your dog crazy with affection and then you're ...
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| New puppy in the pack | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I just bought a 8 week old yorkie. My 3 yr old cairn terrier wants nothing to do with the yorkie. ...
A: It would be very unusual for your terrier to hurt your puppy. Puppies have a "puppy license" to be ...
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| House Training Problems With 8 Mo.-Old Pup | 3/14/2008 |
Q: We had 2 Yorkies for several years, but one passsed away, and we got a new puppy last fall. Our ...
A: It appears Molly needs more then potty training. At eight months and judging from her behavior in ...
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| Potty training | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 week old yorkie. Unfortunately he was giving to my son as a gift. I obviously work a ...
A: It is not unusual for a 17 week old yorkie to be having potty training issues. Don't panic yet. -:) ...
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| retraining a dog | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have a 2 yr. old female daschund.My biggest mistake was letting her sleep in our bed.She has took ...
A: Tie her to a fixed object on her lead so she can sleep in her own bed. Somehow I have the feeling ...
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| aggressive chocolate lab | 3/10/2008 |
Q: We recently got a Chocolate Lab puppy... he was ten weeks old when we bought him and he is now nine ...
A: First is Edward neutered? If not, do so. He is engaging in this behavior because he is a dog. He is ...
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| Pooping in Yard | 3/9/2008 |
Q: We have 4 German Shepherd, 1 yr old and 3 6 yrs olds. We live in the country and the dogs have free ...
A: This is a tough one. They have already been trained to go in the yard. Now you will have to retrain ...
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| 1 yr old male dog showing sudden aggresion and possesivness | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I have a 1yr old male 1/2 shihtzu for sure 1/2 terrior (we think). We have had him since birth (we ...
A: Your little boy is becoming a man. He is now looking to establish his place in your pack (family). ...
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| begging at meals | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I have a six month old lab/mix and have two issues that I would like to correct. First, he ...
A: It is very unusual that your dog developed his begging habit without help. Very unusual. To correct ...
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| invisible fence | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have two 9 wk old petite golden doodles. Can I start them with an invisible fence now, or are they ...
A: Opinions vary but I would suggest you wait until they are about 20 weeks to install an invisible ...
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| behavior issues | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Our 9 month old pup is very destructive and chews just about anything we give her...even the entire ...
A: Your pup is presenting symptoms of severe stress. You mention that she is home all day but you fail ...
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| dog has started peeing and pooping in house | 3/2/2008 |
Q: My two year old schnauzer has started peeing and pooping in the house. mostly on the upstairs ...
A: The short answer to your problem is to stop giving your dog so much affection and start giving him ...
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| help, bringing a pom to apartment | 3/1/2008 |
Q: She has been used to a doggy door. No collar, no leash, how do I get her outside to potty?
A: Dogs are wonderfully flexible creatures. The doggy door is in the past. Your dog lives in the ...
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| housetraining | 2/28/2008 |
Q: We have a 17 month old bishon that we have had ongoing house training issues with since the ...
A: Sigh. I hate questions like this. Somethings going on with your Bishon but it's impossible to figure ...
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| seperation anxiety | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 week old Yorkie and fear she (Bella) is suffering from seperation anxiety disorder. I've ...
A: First, let me say that no one truly understands "separation anxiety" in canines. There are many ...
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| Older Dog Scared Of Puppy | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I recently brought home a 8 week old, 2 pound chihuahua puppy. We already have 2 120 - 130 pound ...
A: No. I don't think there is much you can do other then to be patient and assure Scooby that his ...
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| aggression | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a Shar Pei mixed named Sammie. He's a great dog, but I also have 5 other dogs, and he's ...
A: I assume the other dogs don't have a problem with Sammie being dominant. Why do you? Dominance ...
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| dog peeing, everywhere | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I have a nearly one year old Sheltland Sheepdog that is ruining my carpets (and it feels like my ...
A: I agree with "everyone". I think he'll outgrow it. However, I do certainly understand your distress ...
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| Destructive Dogs | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I have 2 American Eskimo Spitz who are about to turn 2 years old. I got them when they were puppies ...
A: It appears you are trying to treat the symptoms rather than the problem. Generally the behaviors ...
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| Help we adopted a bitter. | 2/21/2008 |
Q: We have been waiting a week to pick up our new family memeber that we found at our local Animal ...
A: You are right to be concerned. Dog aggression is a serious issue. When you have a large, aggressive ...
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| Elmination Problems | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My dog is a year old. She has been completely house broken since she was 6-7 months old. The past ...
A: Sudden changes in your dog's behavior can usually be attributed to a cause and effect relationship. ...
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| potty training issue | 2/18/2008 |
Q: my dog is about 8 months old and though she is basically 100% potty trained there is still an issue. ...
A: Who said dogs weren't smart? I hope you don't live in a cold climate.-:) Your dog has created a fun ...
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| behavior of my puppy | 2/16/2008 |
Q: But when I leave for a while I'm told by my neighbors that the dog howels and crying for the whole ...
A: The evidence points to you killing your dog with kindness. I'd guess she's terminally cute and you ...
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| My Yorkie walks on leash, then stops | 2/15/2008 |
Q: My 4-year-old Yorkie happily lets us put her on a leash, however she walks about 25 feet then stops ...
A: Dogs like people have different dispositions. Some of us are high-energy and others are coach ...
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| Puppy urinating at night | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 year old neutered dobermann who is fully house broken; we now also have a 8 month old ...
A: My goodness! You're 5 months pregnant and your policeman husband has a loaded firearm? I hope we can ...
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| old dog jealous of new pup and now pees inside | 2/10/2008 |
Q: i have a 2 year old staffshire terrior. he is house trained. he has had no accidents inside for over ...
A: Nothing worse then a jealous old dog -:). The problem should be correctable by emphasizing to Baker ...
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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: I'm always happy to read about people taking shelter dogs. As you've learned, they can be very good ...
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| Older dog training | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My 10 month old German Shepard pup continually has bowel movements in the house. He will go to the ...
A: There are other problems going on that you don't address in your question. Unless there is a medical ...
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| My dog wants to go out too much! | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My dog is a 10 month old puggle. He is a great dog and I even taught him to sit by the door when he ...
A: I'm sure you've already suspected that your puggle is training you. He's learned that whenever he's ...
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| min pin biting | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I just got a 10wk old min pin about a week ago. He is a very good puppy but he ...
A: Puppies don't bite....they nip -:). Stopping it is fairly easy. Each puppy has a different ...
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| 1 year old whippet destructive/peeing in home | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old whippet that can hold it when I am home, but while I am at work I have come ...
A: I don't know where you live but depending on the climate I'd suggest riding your bike with your dog ...
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| 1 year old whippet destructive/peeing in home | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have a one year old whippet that can hold it when I am home, but while I am at work I have come ...
A: Your whippet is a very high energy dog. If you don't give him a job, he will create one. It appears ...
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| Springer whining at night | 1/29/2008 |
Q: We have had an English Springer Spaniel for 2 years and have no problems with him. The wife decided ...
A: I recently had a similar case with a beagle who would howl and become hyperactive at night. I was ...
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| dog growling at kids | 1/28/2008 |
Q: We have a large 6 month old mutt. He knows that I am the leader. He listens to me and has been to ...
A: Sometimes I growl at kids too. They're noisy and make those little herky-jerky motions that make me ...
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| Leash Training | 1/27/2008 |
Q: His name is Ace and he is a very smart, but energetic dog. On walks he's learning to walk by my side ...
A: OK. Let us stop Ace from hurting your arm. First teach Ace how to properly walk at a heel. Remember ...
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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: Dogs have no concept of right and wrong. It is not something she is doing to spite you. You say ...
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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: It sounds like stress. But to be sure you would need to examine your entire relationship with your ...
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| dog agression and being territorial | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I rescued an 8 month old daschund. I brought my friend very nice maltese over to play, at which time ...
A: Your dog didn't present bizarre behavior. This is pretty normal behavior in a dog that is (1) ...
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| Max and Mike | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have two dogs, Max and Mike,they're brothers. They are lab/pointer mixes. I have had them for ...
A: It sounds like two things going on with Mike. First, it appears that he's the dominant dog and ...
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| New dog bites constantly | 1/18/2008 |
Q: We adopted a 7 month old collie/sheltie mix recently and she has developed a habit of nipping ...
A: Your puppy is in the process of learning bite inhibition. Unfortunately, this is a slow process and ...
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| puppies | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i don't know if this is a matter of training the puppys or training my husband but i have two ...
A: You will need to train both your pups and your husband. Let's start with the hard part.....your ...
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| My new puppy | 1/14/2008 |
Q: My family recently rescued a large breed puppy (Akita/Belgin Shepard mix), 4 month old female and ...
A: You want the fear biting to be nipped in the bud? Very good. I like that -:). It appears you girl ...
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| Potty Training an Adult Dog | 1/12/2008 |
Q: How do you potty train and adult dog? I now have my brothers German Shepherd, approx. 3 yrs old. ...
A: It may not be as difficult as you think. Remember that the dog has been habituated to going outside. ...
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| 4 month old Sibe Puppy Is overly Nippy :( | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I've tried almost EVERYTHING to get our puppy Troy to stop biting us, first it was the gentle ...
A: Sure, I have suggestions. The first is to be patient. Your puppy is going through a phase. Non ...
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| scared dog | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old male pitbull, the best dog anyone can ask for very obedient, confident and ...
A: No, I can't definitively explain why this is occurring from the information you've provided. I ...
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| destructive behavior | 1/8/2008 |
Q: My 14 year old jack russell has begun destroying her dog bed on a regular basis. She has always had ...
A: Generally destructive behavior is caused by boredom and/or lack of exercise. Additionally, since ...
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| my dog has problems liking my dad | 1/4/2008 |
Q: My name is heather and i have a 7 mo. old cocker spaniel cavalier mix puppy named buddy. He is ...
A: Have your step father start taking Buddy for walks and feeding him. Advise him not to attempt to pet ...
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| Attacks other dogs when there is excitement | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I have a medium sized mix breed dog, Chloe, who is energetic and affectionate. We also have two ...
A: Jackie, I realize you would like to learn some simple, professional secret to curb this manic ...
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| 4 year old housebreaking issue | 1/2/2008 |
Q: A year ago I adopted a rescue dog: a 20 lb female terrier mix. She came from an abusive home and had ...
A: First the basics. Is she neutered? If not do it. Are you using a pet specific cleaner on the spots ...
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| Attacks other dogs when there is excitement | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I have a medium sized mix breed dog, Chloe, who is energetic and affectionate. We also have two ...
A: You can change Chloe's behavior by changing your behavior. Why is there all this ruckus when you ...
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| My dog wont potty in front of us | 1/1/2008 |
Q: She as just recently got spaded before i got her and when i took her home everything was great and i ...
A: I find you question slightly confusing. You mention all the things you've tried such as "being the ...
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| random peeing on beds, couch etc? | 1/1/2008 |
Q: Why would my dog who otherwise is house broken pee on my childrens beds, the couch, I don't ...
A: Your dog is not technically "peeing". She is marking her territory. The reason she feels compelled ...
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| In home dog aggression. | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I have two dogs, an male (neutered)Alaskan malamute (2yrs old) and a male golden retriever (6yrs ...
A: My guess would be that your 2 year old has now reached adulthood and seeks to replace your 6 year ...
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| behavieral quest. | 12/30/2007 |
Q: i have a 5 yr old part chow part lab constantly growls all day if any of the other dogs in house ...
A: Dog trainers tend to look at behavioral issues as having both a symptom and a cause. Merely ...
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| Barking for attention | 12/28/2007 |
Q: We have a 3 month old Olde English Bulldog. We picked this breed for many reasons, one in ...
A: The barking is merely a symptom of the problem you are creating with your dog. Your dog doesn't ...
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| Excessive Barking While Not Home | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 2.5 year old male boxer. Recently i received a complaint from my apartment complex that he ...
A: Normally excessive barking is caused by lack of exercise. My normal advice would be to make some ...
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| Dog Training | 11/30/2007 |
Q: We have a puggle-mini pincher mix puppy who is alomst 12 weeks now. She knows how to say she wants ...
A: First, her breed has nothing to do with her doing a down command. There is a too frequent tendency ...
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| Dog begging | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My family owns 2 Rat Terriors and for the most part they are good dogs. But the one thing that ...
A: Anytime a dog begs it's because their owner has taught them this behavior. Dogs are very smart ...
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| Dog training | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Hey there, My wife and son and I adopted a lab mix from the local animal shelter a few months ago. ...
A: Your dog needs obedience training. The potty problem is merely a symptom of an overall lack of ...
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| litter box training for my daschound pup | 11/16/2007 |
Q: can you litter box train and outside train also? thanks
A: Yes your dog can be multi-potty trained (I think that's the correct term -:) Teach the box first ...
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| Dog Escaping | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Just recently our two dogs (one is a male beagle, the other a female mix) have started digging under ...
A: My guess would be your dogs are bored. I am certain that your dogs, over the course of five years, ...
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| dog shaking in the car | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I have a long haired Chihuahua. This is the third year I have had her. I travel a lot and she comes ...
A: The most important thing is not to try and soothe her when she is showing fear in the car. That will ...
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| Aggression toward other dogs | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 1/2 year old male jack russell and recently got a 5 month old female jack russell. There ...
A: If your dog is not neutered, do so promptly. It appears your male is being protective toward his ...
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| Going potty in the house | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I have a four and a half year old Boston Terrier, Charlie. I have had him since he was 4 month old. ...
A: It could be numerous reasons that Charlie is doing this. My best guess would be that you are not ...
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| housebreaking/crate training | 10/19/2007 |
Q: Although he still cries/barks when initially placed in his crate at night and when I go to work, he ...
A: Assuming that you are correct about the crate not being too large, it could be a result of your ...
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| dog won't go outside | 10/17/2007 |
Q: i recently returned to work after being a homemaker for 15 years. i was always home in the daytime ...
A: Interesting....Why has your dog suddenly become phobic about your hallway? Experience tells me ...
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| Hyper puppy | 10/16/2007 |
Q: we have a golden retriever pup that is 6 months old, and she is unbelievably hyper, I have never had ...
A: All puppies are hyper, it's just a matter of degree. You make no mention of what you do to try and ...
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| toilet training | 10/4/2007 |
Q: My female Springer is about 3 years old. She keeps going to the toilet inside the house. She will ...
A: Don't despair. Sounds like a simple matter of confusion over where the house ends and "outside" ...
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| My dog asks to go outside to poop when he doesn't need to. | 10/2/2007 |
Q: Cody, my 1 year old cavalier king Charles spaniel(I've had him since he was a little pup) is very ...
A: Anna, It appears Cody has figured out how to beat the system -:) Although the poochie bell is ...
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| housetraining dogs | 10/1/2007 |
Q: can you tell me how to housetrain dogs?can you tell me how to make them understand that they have to ...
A: Khushi, Hmm..."can you tell me how to make them understand that they have to do their stuff outside ...
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| puppy nips at face | 9/29/2007 |
Q: My golden puppy, 5 months, has begun nipping at my face. She does this without any provocation. ...
A: Kate, This is a dangerous behavior developing. You are right that you should stop it now. In ...
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| Agressive Husky | 9/27/2007 |
Q: We live in a multi-pet house hold (2 dogs, 3 cats and multiple “pocket pets”) We have a 5 your old ...
A: As a dog trainer, I constantly try to balance the practical with the ideal. Ideally you could seek ...
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| 2 YEAR OLD FEMALE JACK RUSSELL TERRIER - HOUSEBREAKING | 9/27/2007 |
Q: We have had her for 2 months. She came from a Kennel where she was able to go to the bathroom at ...
A: She is not ready for the freedom of the kitchen. Crate her while you're gone and take her out for ...
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| Toilet training for a 9wk Boxer | 9/26/2007 |
Q: I have had my 9wk boxer now for a week and a half and he tends to go on the paper we leave by the ...
A: Sounds like your puppy is trying mightily to understand what you wacky humans want but you're just ...
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| REX pull too Much! Scares People! | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Rex does not listen when outside. Pulls and trys to get away anytime there is another dog. ...
A: 1. What you do you do? Teach Rex to walk under control at a heel. 2. Where do you go? Go to ...
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| dog scared of puppy | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have a staffordshire bull terrier dog called Buster that is 6 years old. We have just brought an 8 ...
A: Why would you think 6 year old Buster would want to play with a puppy? In dog years Buster is about ...
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| help | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old male yorkie who is 4 lbs. He goes to the bathroom in his kennel and lays in ...
A: If you are "doing everything were (sic) supposed to be doing", then it couldn't be a behavioral or ...
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| two dogs house training | 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: 1. Louisa's crate is too large. Get her a smaller crate. 2. Keep Francesca in her crate when you ...
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| new adopted dog | 9/22/2007 |
Q: My elderly aunt has adopted a dog this last week. When we checked her out she seemed fine she was ...
A: From the previous owner's comments, it appears the dog has a submissive/timid temperament. ...
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| dog urinating in highrise hall | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We are not dog owners, but generally like dogs. We recently moved into a very lovely highrise ...
A: Sigh... You have described a very delicate situation that requires the utmost in diplomacy. ...
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| My Older Dog - His New Behavior | 9/21/2007 |
Q: We have an 11 year old border collie...he's always been a wonderful dog, always been an inside dog - ...
A: From the information that you have provided, I would guess that your dog is displaying signs of ...
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| Post traumatic stress?? | 9/19/2007 |
Q: My 4 yr dog got hit by a car 3 wks ago. She luckily had no serious injuries,just lacerations .We ...
A: Most good dog trainers use the tendency of canines to form associations to teach them behaviors. ...
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| House Breaking | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My 5 year old Pomeranian goes through cycles of house breaking. She will use the bathroom outside ...
A: I would assume from your question that your Pomeranian has never mastered potty training in five ...
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| Crate training isn't working | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I recently found a stray dog on the streets and decided to keep him. When I first left him in the ...
A: It appears that crate training worked at your previous home. Dogs will often not associate one ...
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| training | 9/17/2007 |
Q: can you tell me how to train my dog
A: Noe, If their is a particular behavior you are attempting to teach your dog then I may be able to ...
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| Barking | 9/13/2007 |
Q: .. I have two miniature schnauzers. One is 3 years old, and the other one 8 months old. They get ...
A: Sounds like you need to step up in the leadership department. The pack leader controls all resources ...
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| Dog Door Training | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I just installed a dog door for our 2 boxers who are 3years old. They are fine going in and out of ...
A: Patience is always the best answer to teaching any new behavior. However, you can speed the process ...
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| Adult dog eliminating in crate | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I've read numerous posts about new puppies eliminating in the house/crate and also about older dogs ...
A: This is a very interesting question. I'm not sure what the problem could be. Let's try this. 1. ...
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| Puggle | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I recently got a puggle that is 8 weeks old. Every time I leave the house and come back it is ...
A: I'm sorry but there is no magic answer to not have your puppy feel lonely while you're gone. Your ...
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| Leash problems | 9/5/2007 |
Q: My dog is a 15-month old female lab mix that we got from a rescue organization several months ago. ...
A: I'd guess since this is a 15 month old lab, that she's a pretty strong girl. Much too strong to ...
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| dog urinating on carpet | 9/5/2007 |
Q: She has a doggie door so can go outside whenever she wants. She has always urinated on the living ...
A: This is a difficult problem. I would suggest two avenues to explore. First I would get a pet urine ...
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| How to Stop a 6 yr-old from Peeing In Home | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Our neutered male Beagle has been part of our family since he was a puppy. We've never really ...
A: My guess is that there are two factors contributing to your problem. The first is that I would ...
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| reply to response | 9/3/2007 |
Q: Sorry I didn't give enough info... 2 1/2 yr yellow lab male. He urinated on my bed, he hasn't had ...
A: The difficulty of this forum for solving dog behaviors is that unless there is a glaringly obvious ...
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| 7 month old dachshund bitting / potty training | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are not sure what to do about our Dachshund. We have only had him for about 2 ...
A: Your dog doesn't have a nipping "habit", he is biting. At 7 months he knows what he's doing and I'm ...
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| potty training | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My 1 year dashound is still having accidents in the house. When she rolls over on her back she ...
A: Your dog is exhibiting what is known as submissive urination. This is common in puppies and they ...
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| dog | 8/31/2007 |
Q: My dog is about 10 months old now and is fine with not going to the bathroom when he is in our ...
A: Why your dog does this would involve trial and error until an answer is found. Obviously there is ...
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| my rebeliuos lab/blue heeler | 8/31/2007 |
Q: Are dog knows to go to the door if he wants to go outside. He is almost a year old. But about twice ...
A: Your dog is not a human. He is not rebellious or suffering from any other human malady. In fact he ...
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| Chewing and Nipping Problems | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old Sheltie pup. We were able to housebreak her in 2 weeks so I know that she is a ...
A: She does it because of her age and quite possibly because you adopted her before she had learned ...
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| my puppy | 8/20/2007 |
Q: ok i have had my puppy for about 1 month i took him to the vet an just found out he was 6months old ...
A: It does appear that he has a bad association with the crate. I'd suggest that you first make sure ...
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| mini-dachsund refuses to urinate outside | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 17 mos old mini- dachshund who is urinating everywhere, he will go outside, but will not ...
A: I believe the correct medical terminology for the behavior your dog is exhibiting would be defined ...
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| becoming a dog trainer | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I would like to be a dog trainer. I wondered how you go about becoming certified / what schools are ...
A: First of all, there is actually no such thing as a "certified" dog trainer. You can be certified by ...
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| 11 week old puppy | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My 11 week old half french bulldog half pug puppy seems to be doing really well. She can stay in her ...
A: She does seem to be doing well. Sounds like you're doing a good job with her. As far as the leash ...
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| Shy Doberman | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I have a one year old Doberman (Aspirin) and two year old Old English Sheepdog (Pepper). We bought ...
A: I own a Doberman myself and they can be a bit "skittish". The original Dobe has been watered down ...
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| Coco's a problem puppy | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I have a dachshund puppy named coco. He is really sweet and hyper, but he has an issue with ...
A: I'll try to help. It sounds like Coco needs a job. You describe him as "sweet and hyper" and that he ...
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| ferral as puppy/adult wetting problem | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i rescued a feral male puppy. he lives with 3 other rescued dogs. although he urinates outside, he ...
A: Your puppy runs under the bed because I'm sure he associates you making that yell with him being in ...
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| Yorkie question | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 4year old Yorkie Male. When we come across other dogs, he wants to jump and bite them. We ...
A: I don't have enough information to give you a concrete answer. My guess would be that he is showing ...
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| pooping in the house at 8 months old | 7/24/2007 |
Q: my 8 month old boxer keeps pooping and peeing in the house even if it is 20 minutes after we let him ...
A: I don't know why he does it either. But let's try to fix it. First, he can't be allowed to go ...
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| Accidents in the house | 7/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 7-yr old yorkie whom Ive had since he was 6 weeks old. He has always been a well behaved ...
A: From what you've described my best guess would be that your dog is stressed and presenting phobic ...
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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: Since I have not examined the dog or made any personal observations, I can only make an educated ...
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| housebreaking | 7/22/2007 |
Q: its not that simple due to my work schedule..........work 14 hours.my puppy is a 4 lb 12 week yorkie ...
A: You're right. Fourteen hours is too long a stretch to crate your puppy. I think it would be a good ...
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| pooping in kennel! | 7/21/2007 |
Q: we have a 7 month old jack russel/black lab/maybe a lil pit bull mix that we got from stray rescue. ...
A: These are the cases I enjoy. You've obviously researched your subject and have done all the major ...
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| yorkie on leash | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 mth old 4lb yorkie (Little Rickie) that refuses to walk on a leash. I have tried several ...
A: You haven't been clear enough with Little Rick. Little Rickie was fine-tuned by evolution to go ...
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| Dog doesn't pee | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 4 year old English Bulldog who only pees once in the morning and once before bed. She ...
A: I can always tell a true dog lover. Their dog doesn't have accidents but they worry that the dog ...
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| Dog Peeing and Crapping in Crate | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Please help. I have a 6 month old mastiff/pit mix female. Nala has been spayed. For some reason ...
A: At six months, she's still a puppy. If she is going in her crate, it is probably because the crate ...
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| yard training | 7/18/2007 |
Q: How do you recomend me go about training my dogs, ( 4y.o.JRT,3y.o.Boxer/lab,6mo.old saint and ...
A: You could create an invisible fence around the area that you want the dogs to use for there play and ...
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| messing in the house... | 7/18/2007 |
Q: .. I have a 2 1/2 yo spayed rat terrier ("Delilah") who all of a sudden started to mess in the ...
A: Delilah is presenting classic phobic behavior. Why? We'll probably never know for sure. It could ...
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| Karmann and Emma | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have a 18 month old German Shepherd named Karmann, and a 16 month old mix named Emma. Karmann has ...
A: I agree with you in that your difficulties seem to all stem from Karmann. However, I question if ...
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| 2 year old shih tzu | 7/17/2007 |
Q: We were recently given a two year old shih tzu who seems to have had no obedience training. He is ...
A: Of course you can train a two year old. Believe it or not, your dog is eager to be trained. Dogs ...
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| Scooby bites! | 7/16/2007 |
Q: My black laborador mix is going to be seven years old in August. But, I have a problem. He bites ...
A: I'm afraid no professional trainer would attempt to advise you on such a serious issue unless they ...
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| My dog's behavior | 7/10/2007 |
Q: My dog has had issues as an young pup with a small jack russell, and now she is 8 and still has ...
A: A dog can certainly be trained not to attack other dogs. However, at 8 years old and considering ...
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| Abused German Shepherd | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I recently found out that our local pound was going to put a German Shepherd to sleep because they ...
A: It is depressing to imagine what has been done to this dog. Thank you for rescuing her. I ...
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| dog pottying in house and crate | 7/9/2007 |
Q: 2 weeks ago, I adopted a yorkipoo non neutered 2 year old male dog from a woman who stated that if ...
A: As your husband would agree, a 2 year old dog should be potty trained. When I encounter such a ...
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| Puggle puppy severe separation anxiety | 7/8/2007 |
Q: Our 7 month old puggle has severe separation anxiety when we leave the apt even for just an hour. ...
A: I'm glad to read that your puggle is only 7 months. At such a young age it will be relatively easy ...
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| Re-house training our puppy | 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: The first thing I would explore is whether this is a medical problem. Your vet says your dog ...
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| Dog scratches so bad he breaks his nails | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old shih tzu and normally he is with me 24/7. I use to be able to leave him home and ...
A: Your dog has severe separation anxiety. This is a symptom of a larger problem in your ...
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| wood chips | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I have a four month old puppy and she of course loves to chew woodchips and sometimes even shingles. ...
A: One of the things I love about dogs is that they really do want to please you. The problem is to get ...
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| 11 week old yorkshire terrier. | 7/5/2007 |
Q: My 11 week old Zoey is always pulling on her lease to go the other way then where I want to go. I ...
A: You're right. You shouldn't pull at all. Not because of her weight but because you should be ...
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| Stubern 3 year old Jack russel terrier. | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I have a 3yr old Jack russel Terier X maltese. He is a male and i've had him since he was a yough ...
A: Hmm, is it a dominance problem or does he just need more training? Heck, if I know.-:) It could be ...
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| 13 week Yorkie using potty pads | 7/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 13 week old yorkie. When I keep in blocked in his play area (laminate floor off the ...
A: You are to be congratulated that you have taught your young Yorkie to use the pads in the kitchen. ...
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| Yorkshire Terrier puppy barking | 7/3/2007 |
Q: Sandy, Our 8 month old Yorkie is fine in the house, but when we take him out for a walk he barks ...
A: I encounter this problem quite often. Your dog is barking and pulling because you are not correctly ...
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| house training our mini daschound puppy | 6/30/2007 |
Q: We have a mini daschound 13 wks old. We have had her 3 wks and have just started house traning her. ...
A: From the information you provided it appears as though you are doing the right things. You didn't ...
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| my dog | 6/29/2007 |
Q: i try teach my dog how to roll over but he doesn't learn. he is a german sheperd/husky and is two ...
A: The answer to teaching this trick is repetition and reward. Picture yourself in a foreign country ...
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| Restless dog | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old dog I adopted from the animal shelter. I'm not quite sure what breed she is, ...
A: There is a short term and long term solution to your problem. In the short term, you must stop the ...
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| poop | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I do not know what to do with my dog molly (a 3 year old beagle) wont stop pooping in my house when ...
A: Put her in a crate while you're gone. Make sure the crate is small enough that she barely has room ...
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| DOG BARKING? | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old female English Bull dog named Molly. She is a great dog but...every evening at ...
A: Very interesting behavior. When all else fails I often recall the words of a crusty old trainer ...
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| My Lab puppy is shy w/us | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I just got a 5 month blk male lab puppy. He's a pure breed. I got to see both parents when I got ...
A: It may or may not be true about pregnant females and puppies. As a trainer, I've generally found ...
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| Olde english bulldogge | 6/21/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 month old olde english bulldogge. she is very sweet, but when she wants to play she ...
A: When we say someone acts like a bulldog, we generally mean that they are stubborn and never give up. ...
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| My Lab puppy is shy w/us | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I just got a 5 month blk male lab puppy. He's a pure breed. I got to see both parents when I got ...
A: I'm not entirely clear from your email as to how long you've had the puppy. It appears to be a very ...
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| Potty training my dog.... | 6/19/2007 |
Q: We have had our Boston Terrier since May of 2006. I started the potty training right away, with ...
A: You've had your dog over 1 year and can't potty train him. Have you been able to teach him anything ...
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| Saint Bernard | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a 14 month old St. He is unaltered and a wonderful, sweet dog. However, lately he has been ...
A: Large breed dogs can present special problems because they are difficult to physically control. It ...
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| My Dobbi Peeing every where | 6/18/2007 |
Q: First of all i like to thank for the great works, im rajesh from colombo, i have 4 months Dobberman ...
A: It sounds like you are exercising her enough. It appears that isn't the problem. That is too bad ...
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| My Dobbi Peeing every where | 6/18/2007 |
Q: First of all i like to thank for the great works, im rajesh from colombo, i have 4 months Dobberman ...
A: Doberman's are one of my favorite breeds. However, they can be very difficult at times. First, read ...
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| my puggle | 6/14/2007 |
Q: i have a 8 month old puggle. i have had her since she was 14 weeks old. i starting training her on ...
A: So, you're trying to perfect your puggle's potty? (Try saying that 10 times real fast -:). Ah, ...
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| potty training | 6/13/2007 |
Q: my 15 months old female yorkie still has accidents at home. I walk her every 3-4 hours and she does ...
A: For a 15 month old, three times per day plus normal walks should be sufficient. If she is still ...
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| potty training | 6/12/2007 |
Q: my 15 months old female yorkie still has accidents at home. I walk her every 3-4 hours and she does ...
A: If you're not already doing it, you should have her on a consistent schedule. At least three times ...
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| my puppy bites me non-stop! | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old puppy that insists on biting me instead of his toys. (he has not been fully ...
A: Q.What does a good joke and successful dog training have in common? A. Timing. It is very ...
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| puppy housetraining | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Sandy, I actually live in Naperville/Aurora. I have two pups who are around 6 months old (male & ...
A: "Bold mistakes with urination?" Wasn't there a famous modern impressionist painting with that title? ...
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| recall | 6/8/2007 |
Q: my 9 month old black lab is very obedient in the house but when outside playing with another dog ...
A: You have a bad situation. Unfortunately, you have trained your dog that he doesn't have to come when ...
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| my chi pees and poops everywere | 6/7/2007 |
Q: also my chihuahua goes alover the house and only pees on her litter box sometimes how can i make her ...
A: I'd suggest you potty train your dogs. There are many, many answers on potty training in this ...
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| Neutered Male Mounting Female in Heat | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We are volunteer trainers for a service dog organization. Our "puppy" in traning is in her second ...
A: I make the assumption, based upon your experience doing volunteer training, that you are fairly ...
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| puupy training | 6/6/2007 |
Q: We have a cockabichon who is 4 months old. We have had him for 2 months. We are training him to ...
A: I don't believe in training with treats. Why teach a behavior that only has to be unlearned? I ...
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| my puppy bites me non-stop! | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I have a 10 week old puppy that insists on biting me instead of his toys. (he has not been fully ...
A: Ouch! Sounds like you've got a real mouthy little puppy. The good news is that it's fairly easy and ...
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| 5 month old Border Collie urinates indoors | 6/5/2007 |
Q: We have a 5 month old female border collie. She's been with us for two months. She is very mart and ...
A: I believe it is a behavior problem and I would suggest three things to bring about a remedy. First, ...
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| She's too ... energetic? | 6/4/2007 |
Q: We have a full breed Akita, little over a year and a half, and we've had her since she was 6 weeks. ...
A: Although I'm not totally clear from your email as to whether your dog is showing aggression or ...
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| Lab wiht attachtment issues | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Recently our two year old female lab has been having a lot of attachment issues. When we leave the ...
A: Your dog is officially exhibiting separation anxiety. It is a domination issue. To better explain ...
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| raising puppies | 6/2/2007 |
Q: My fiance and I are looking to get two puppies - one, a golden retriever from a reputable breeder, ...
A: I agree with you. If they're raised together, they can get all their relationship issues out of the ...
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| Dog pees in my house | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a MAltese almost 3 years old. He goes through fases when he will be all over the house. ...
A: It does definitely sound like he's marking his territory. Did you know that dogs lift there legs and ...
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| puppy will not urinate outside | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I just bought a 5 month old dachshund. He will not go pee outside. He pees in his crate. His ...
A: First make sure you clean the crate with a cleaner specifically designed to remove pet odors. You ...
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| Barking dog. | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My sister has a basset hound bitch.She is 2.5 years old and has been spayed.The problem is at ...
A: Basset hounds certainly do bark and it can really be annoying. First try giving the dog more ...
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| older dog attacking puppy | 5/30/2007 |
Q: my 3 year old jack russel is not happy with new 5 week old cross sausage dog. She growls and gets up ...
A: It is unusual for an adult dog to attack a puppy. I suspect it was more of a nip then a bite. You ...
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| Yorkies gone wild | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I am on the brim of having to get rid of my two yorkies of which i love very much because of ...
A: Hmmm, all very interesting. And I would assume that dogs trained at a school called "Devil Dog" ...
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| Yorkies gone wild | 5/28/2007 |
Q: I am on the brim of having to get rid of my two yorkies of which i love very much because of ...
A: Yorkies gone wild? Perhaps your headline should read, "If you treat your dogs like humans, they will ...
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| new puppy integration | 5/26/2007 |
Q: Sandy, We have a 9 yr old husky...big baby. A 7 yr old min-pin/Chiwawa mix..neurotic ***ch. We had a ...
A: Sounds like you're doing all the things that you can by showering attention on the two older dogs. ...
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| Walking Mini Schnauzer | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Sam is 4.1/2 months old and loves walkies. The problem is that he hates having the lead clipped on ...
A: First I would suggest you get a prong collar because you have a pulling dog that very much needs to ...
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| female dog aggressin | 5/24/2007 |
Q: We have 2 female dogs (both spayed) who have lived together for 3 years - no problems - until this ...
A: Try and determine which of your dogs is dominant and let her eat first and have more attention. It ...
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| Two puppies | 5/24/2007 |
Q: We have two 3 month old female Jack Russell puppies. They enjoy playing together, but sometimes it ...
A: Their play involves them learning many useful things such as bite inhibition and their ranking in ...
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| 4 1/2 month old lab pup bitting toddler | 5/22/2007 |
Q: not bad but there was a scratch, and she provoked him,i just need to know what to do so this wont ...
A: To prevent this happening again, you must closely supervise your daughter when she's around the pup. ...
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| incomplete housebreaking | 5/22/2007 |
Q: I know housebreaking is a typical question and I have read a lot of suggestions but most deal with ...
A: Janis, I would agree that it sounds like Laney has assumed a higher position then Lilly. And yes, ...
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| incomplete housebreaking | 5/21/2007 |
Q: I know housebreaking is a typical question and I have read a lot of suggestions but most deal with ...
A: You are correct in that most suggestions on housebreaking deal with young dogs. The reason is that a ...
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| Two dogs introduction | 5/21/2007 |
Q: Currently I have a 2yr old fixed male shih-tzu. He is quite spolit and has all that he wants but is ...
A: It appears from your question, that you are aware of pack hierarchy issues. You get a gold star! ...
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| Jumping | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I have a female, 8 month old yellow lab. She is still jumping on people. A squirt bottle, knee and ...
A: All the things you've mentioned will work. My favorite is to first teach the dog the universal ...
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| 2 dogs in the house | 5/18/2007 |
Q: I have a dog, Ringo, who has been living with us for the past 8 years. Recently, my brother went for ...
A: Sounds like you have your hands full! Try this. Begin giving Ringo the lion's share of attention, ...
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| Playing in Yard | 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: Your question is quite common and I can appreciate your puzzlement at your labs behavior. ...
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| stinky the bagle | 5/14/2007 |
Q: i recently adopted a bagel named stinky and wow he he's 3 months old and anytime we leave him he ...
A: Goodness! A stinky bagel? I share your pain. Although I've had no experience working with bagels, I ...
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| Loner | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I rescued a greyhound 1.5 years. She has been shy from the start. She likes people and is well ...
A: Since she appears well socialized, I wouldn't be worried. You must remember that dogs have a ...
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