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To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.

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My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.

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Dogs - running in house

Expert: Patti - 11/1/2009

Question
hi i have 2 staffies they are generally well behaved and obedient but everytime i bring them in the house from being outside or going for a walk they both run round and round the house for about ten minutes i cant seem to stop them can you give me any advice

Answer

Hi Rose,

Your dogs are just excited. If you were to train your dogs the "sit and stay" on commands, you could just get their leashes on them, and get them outside. You can read about how to train your dogs these commands here:

http://www.articlesbase.com/pets-articles/training-your-dog-to-sit-and-stay-2071...

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/training-your-dog-with-the-sit-stay-exercise/page1....

Make sure your dogs are getting enough daily exercise. This means more in the way of leashed walks, or a good run outside. The more exercise they get, the less likely they will be to have running fits in your home, and the calmer they will be.

Your dogs would probably benefit from an obedience class. Your dogs will learn to focus their energies on what you want, and you will learn how to tell them what to do. Contact your vet or boarding kennel to get a recommendation for an obedience class in your area.

Best of luck,
Patti

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