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| golden retriever puppy | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I have just recieved a golden retriever puppy recently. However, my parents want her to be kept in ...
A: Tell your parents that locking the dog in the garage or outside is bad for the dog and may actually ...
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| Pets | 9/1/2009 |
Q: 1. There is over 500 dog breeds? What is the number one dog to own? 2. For one person, how many ...
A: 1. there is no number one dog to own. it depends on the house, family and needs of the owner 2. one ...
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| Corgi Chewing Everything! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi that is a year and a half old. She was crate trained for a full year ...
A: I know you do not want to hear this, but crate her at night in your bedroom. when you go to sleep ...
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| Corgi Chewing Everything! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi that is a year and a half old. She was crate trained for a full year ...
A: NO do not lock her in a room..that will not be a good thing. She will destroy it. sounds like she ...
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| Corgi Chewing Everything! | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I have a Pembroke Welsh Corgi that is a year and a half old. She was crate trained for a full year ...
A: It sounds like you were on the right track, but gave her too much space too fast. do you ever catch ...
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| dogs | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 14 year old female bichon. My daughter bought a male toy poodle just over a year ago. ...
A: I disagree and do not think you need to get another puppy right now. i had three dogs, two of them ...
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| Dachshund | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 1 year old male dachshund, 7 month old female dachshund / beagle mix, and a 5 month old ...
A: Brandi..putting a doggie door in is not going to help the problem. All it is going to do is having ...
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| Puppy having Parvo | 2/1/2009 |
Q: I adopted my 8 week old puppy just yesterday and then shortly after we got home, she was exhibiting ...
A: Peggy..dont panic. I have brought many pups through Parvo. Did they do anything for her at the Vet? ...
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| Two homes? | 12/31/2008 |
Q: my friend and i got a dog, and we each have her for a week and then the other one takes her. many ...
A: The problem is not trauma..the problem is that the dog may get confused. He wont understand where to ...
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| Accidents after Training | 12/29/2008 |
Q: my 7 year old chihuahua has been paper trained for years. She has recently begun having accidents. ...
A: ..did you get the dog checked out at a vet to make sure there are no problems? If there arent. then ...
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| Housebroken?? | 12/21/2008 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old Shih Chon is housebroken but every now and then he will pee in the house - right ...
A: There are two things that come to mind..this may be just a behavioral problem in which case, you ...
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| Excessive walks for my dog to poop | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I rescued my 40 lb. male (neutered) lab/shepherd mix 3 1/2 years ago. I began walking him ...
A: The answer to this question may seem cruel, but just dont walk him. Take him out around 20 minutes ...
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| pug breeding | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have 2 pugs I didn't want to breed them because of all the problems that could happen and I ...
A: Every area is different but if you contact a local rescue they will know where the discounts are. ...
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| Unusual behavior | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 8 year old female black labrador retreiver, who has begun pooping while she sleeps at ...
A: Wesley..this is a housebreaking issue and you need to get the dog off the bed and into a crate and ...
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| beagle urination | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I HAVE A 2 YEAR OLD BEAGLE FEMALE. SHE JUST STARTED A NEW BAD HABIT, EVERY TIME I TAKE HER TO ...
A: ..well i have a ton of questions here...like do you pick the dog up and does your wife not? what do ...
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| puppy training | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I was wanting some advice on something weird she does. Anytime she is on carpet, she poops. It is ...
A: this is not a weird behavior. This is actually a normal housebreaking behavior. Most dogs will go ...
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| Shiba Inu house breaking regression | 8/22/2008 |
Q: We adopted a shiba puppy 11 months ago;housebreaking went fine, though he was crate trained when ...
A: Well i would really need to see the dogs to evaluate them but this is either one of two things. This ...
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| Bad Behavior | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I have a chow german-shepard mix named Chewy that I rescued in 2006 from a shelter. When I got him ...
A: Well then..this is a little hard to answer from here without being able to evaluate the dog, but i ...
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| Pug peeing in bed | 8/20/2008 |
Q: three days ago I purchased a pug dog. It is a neutered male about 14 months old. He is kennel ...
A: ..the dog should not be in the bed. This dog is having some seperation issues from being with a new ...
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| Potty Training | 8/19/2008 |
Q: My Lab pups are both just over 4 months old. They are trained to go outside in the day (i leave the ...
A: Unfortunately you can not teach them to hold it or potty train them much at all, i you let them go ...
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| Curious about my lab | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Recently, I have been spending time alone with my pup at my weekend home packing up everything ...
A: ..well i think your dog may be reacting from a couple of things..has he been at that house before ...
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| My puppy is biting everyone and everything! | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 13 week old Bull mastiff puppy. She has proven herself to be very smart. We just can't ...
A: .well dogs teeth just like people. When she tries to bite you hold her mouth shut and say NO BITE. ...
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| potty training | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have a 9 1/2 week old Amer. Bulldog puppy. I have been trying the crate method...it's not ...
A: ..i think you are trying to do the correct things but maybe lets tweak it a little. Ok...so first of ...
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| yellow lab | 5/29/2008 |
Q: We are proud owners of a one year old yellow lab. She has always been a chewer but recently it has ...
A: .i do not think you are going to like my answer, but if you are leaving the dog outside, there is ...
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| swallowing everything whole!!! | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 mo old male choc lab. We just adopted him from his previous owners due to housing ...
A: First of all i am sorry this took so long. For some reason i was not showing a question. Ok..first ...
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| 2 female boston terriers - sisters | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a real delemma. We've had our boston terrier Madison for about 4 years and most of the time ...
A: Ok.. am not a vet so i cant answer any questions re the health of the dog. As far as alpha or ...
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| pugs obsessive behaviour | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I have a female pug around 1 year old and in the past two months she has become completely obsessed ...
A: My guess is that this is seperation anxiety and requires further evaluation which i can not do from ...
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| 2 female boston terriers - sisters | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have a real delemma. We've had our boston terrier Madison for about 4 years and most of the time ...
A: Well here is my advice. You should not give the dog back..i think with a little work, all will be ...
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| potty training, can't find answers anywhere! | 4/10/2008 |
Q: My husband and I adopted a puppy about two months ago. He's anywhere from 6-8 months (they didn't ...
A: .unfortunately it sounds more like excitable piddling then pottying which takes some in home ...
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| Scared of Thunder | 3/28/2008 |
Q: I have a mutt who is TERRIFIED of thunder. She will shake and hide under anything she can find. Also ...
A: Unfortunately, the answer to this question is to desensitize the dog of this noise. The only way to ...
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| 2 dogs | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I have a question, recently i just gave my mom my Lasa Apso (copper)(9mts old) and she has a ...
A: .yes your dog is trying to dominate the other dog's territory and is defnately marking...it is best ...
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| House Training an Adult Dog | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My 5 year-old Min Pin refuses to go outside if it's cold or raining and thus "goes" in the house. ...
A: as i had a dog with the same problem. The litterbox will not fix anything as the dog needs to learn ...
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| Princess | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My female Chihuahua is about a year and a half old. Before we moved, she was 100% potty trained to ...
A: Nicole..first of all..do NOT put your dog in her crate as punishment.. this is a safe haven for the ...
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| Dog peeing on the floor after being boarded | 1/3/2008 |
Q: My dog was recently boarded in a kennel for five days. She has gotten back and is now peeing on the ...
A: Chances are that when your dog was boarded she was left in a kennel too long and had to urinate and ...
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| housebreaking a 1 yr old male doberman mix | 1/2/2008 |
Q: two of my dogs got stolen back in september. they were the parents to the puppies i have that were ...
A: Erica..ikt is extremely hard to break a dog that has been left outside. That is why most dogs are ...
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| peek a poo | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old peek a poo female, and she will pee outside but anytime we have people over ...
A: the behavior you explain is not housebreaking ...it is an excitable piddling problem. It is also not ...
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| Finding a dog!! | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I know this is not one of the things you specialize in but i was wondering if you could help me. I ...
A: ..just to let you know first, any dog that is housebroken will not be housebroken at your house. You ...
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| mini dachund | 12/31/2007 |
Q: our puppy is 4 months old has had all shots . we are trying to house break , our puppy still poops ...
A: Ah Steve.my dog did that.. It isnt fun is it? Are you using a crate to crate train? just wondering. ...
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| bed chewing | 12/30/2007 |
Q: We have a 2year old boxer that chews his bed. When we leave we are sure to leave out toys and bones. ...
A: why do you give him a bed? Just because i asked a question back did not mean i was done ...
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| puggles | 12/30/2007 |
Q: Hello we have just bought a puggle and was wondering if you could give some tips on how to house ...
A: The only way to housebreak a dog is to make sure they dont have accidents. It is like having a ...
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| dog toys | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a year old dog that will not play with the normal dog toys. He loves the plastic happy meal ...
A: There is no explanation as to why a dog likes some toys and not others...there is a game you can ...
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| My dog fights with my sister's boyfriend's dog | 12/29/2007 |
Q: I have a female dog, my sister has a male dog & her boyfriend has a female dog. The female dogs ...
A: Erik..unfortunately there is no quick fix for this. the females are not fighting over the male, they ...
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| Train a Dog who's 2. | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Is it too late to train my 2 year old miniature poodle to go outside and stay in his kennel?
A: No its not to late..but do you mean to stay outside at all times? if so, then yes there is a ...
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| Dog sleeps but wakes at night | 12/28/2007 |
Q: My dog is almost a year and a half old and for the past 3 months he has been driving me and my ...
A: Carl..dont use medicine on your dog for this., Make sure he doesnt eat past 6 pm or so, put the ...
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| My dog has stopped using his litter box | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Yorkie, Bailey. He has been litter lox trained since April '07. We have never ...
A: the answer is yes ..he could be unhappy, but i am willing to bet he just needs to be re taught where ...
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| INAPPROPRIATE MOUTHING/NIPPING | 12/25/2007 |
Q: Our 9-month old puppy is loving and affectionate, but sometimes he interacts with us with his mouth ...
A: .a muzzle will not help in the long run and may cause more behavioral issues., I would make a shake ...
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| My dog has stopped using his litter box | 12/25/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 year old Yorkie, Bailey. He has been litter lox trained since April '07. We have never ...
A: ..let me start first with the fact that two males will continue to mark over each other unless you ...
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| large pomeranian | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i've bought my first pomerian and he's now 6 months old and weighs about 12lbs. The breeder ...
A: Unfortunately it is easy to fake papers on a dog these days and many people get extra money for dogs ...
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| 8 year old female dog behaving strangely | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I hope you can give me some more insight on my pets erratic behavior. My husband has an 8 year old ...
A: we tell people all the time to do a test when they are pregnant to know how the dog will be with a ...
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| dog marking territory | 12/24/2007 |
Q: i have a 7 year old yorkie that i just got from a lady that was closing down her buisness after 10 ...
A: Mandy.. NO getting him fixed after the age of two will not keep him from marking. You need to treat ...
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| my dog poops on the couch | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I have a shuipoo, (small dog) he goes in the couch to do his business. It is soft and smell awfull, ...
A: Sam, first of all, check your dog food ingredients. If corn is one of the first 5 ingredients, then ...
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| Pet odor removal | 12/16/2007 |
Q: My daughter has found a wonderful place to rent, HOWEVER, it wreaks of pet urine in hardwood floors. ...
A: .well two things. first of all, if they are wood floors, then the smell has soaked in and it is ...
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| house breaking | 12/16/2007 |
Q: they all tell me the shitzu will not go potty in his bed well thats not true i have two shitzus and ...
A: 7 weeks old? Is that all? How young did you get them? They should not be taken from their mom til 8. ...
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| inappropriate urination | 12/15/2007 |
Q: We have 5 dogs all neutered; one male 17yo westie, one female 8 yo westie, and 3 female Maltese ...
A: Judith.i have to ask first of all..why in the world would you put a dog down just for a ...
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| Lab in kennel for 3 weeks... | 10/8/2007 |
Q: We have to be gone from our home for three weeks due to medical reasons. Our 2-year-old yellow lab ...
A: ..well if i am being honest, then you need to know your dog is going to be going through seperation ...
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| Jack Russell Issues | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have a 18 months old Jack Russell pure-bread. We normally have her sleeping in the bed with me and ...
A: .you should never allow your pet in the bed as it is a disrepect thing with the dog. At any rate, ...
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| puppy anxiety | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I am moving soon and I'm afraid my puppy will be nervous about the new house. He is a 5 month old ...
A: Angela..no do not put the dog on the bed..that is creating worse problems. What you should do is ...
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| socializing older dog with puppy | 8/25/2007 |
Q: I have two dogs, a 13 yr. old bordercollie/australian shepherd, Macey, and a 2yr old. german ...
A: .i am not sure if i can help you here without seeing the dogs interact, but with Angel not being a ...
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| Nervous puppy | 8/3/2007 |
Q: My family and I just bought a 4 month old male German shepherd. The dog was raised on a farm with ...
A: John all i recommend right now is not to do anything more to the dog yet. He needs to get used to ...
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| Drooling | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Not sure why pavlofv was so famouse. I can see my dog drool as soon as I open the door to the ...
A: Unless there is a medical issue with the dog, there is nothing you can do. You could confine the dog ...
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| Anxious dog when left at home alone | 8/2/2007 |
Q: My dog is 2 yrs. old and he gets very anxious - to the point of shaking very hard - when he is left ...
A: You may need to have a local trainer come to see your dog for an evaluation. In the meantime. You ...
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| excited dog peeing??? | 8/2/2007 |
Q: we now have a 6 month old german shepherd puppy that my children found abadoned. She is now part of ...
A: the answer to this is simple really. There is nothing to teach the dog..he is not doing anything ...
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| Seperation Anxiety | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I have a 6 month old Yorkie/Bichon. We got her when she was two months old. She follows me around ...
A: Well apparently your dog doesnt really understand the word stay if she only stays a minute. She only ...
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| Puppy throwing up | 8/1/2007 |
Q: My puppy threw up a this morning, the color of the vomit yellow. he isn't showing any signs of being ...
A: .i am a dog trainer and not a vet, however, it sounds like he was just eating grass which dogs do if ...
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| introducing new puppy to older dog | 8/1/2007 |
Q: We have just brought home a 7 week old female cocker spaniel pup, we currently have a 1 1/2yr old ...
A: Triona...well if you didnt have the dog yet i would have told you to introduce them outside in a ...
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| 2 year old Havanese rescue potty habits | 7/19/2007 |
Q: We brought Barney into our home the end of October, 2006, when he was just 18 mos old. We had a few ...
A: ok well first of all, if he pooped, you should be safe for a while and not have to lock him up. Feed ...
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| Aggressive Lab | 7/18/2007 |
Q: My chocolate lab is very aggressive towards my Siberian husky, they are both females. They grew up ...
A: Lisa..putting a muzzle on your dog will not help in the long run. It may turn her mean. She will not ...
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| Yes, another housebreaking dilemma | 7/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 month old cocker spaniel. She came to live with us at 13 weeks of age, and in two weeks ...
A: ..well this is a case where one wishes we could talk to the dog huh? LOL..anyway...maybe she was bit ...
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| 2 year old Havanese rescue potty habits | 7/18/2007 |
Q: We brought Barney into our home the end of October, 2006, when he was just 18 mos old. We had a few ...
A: First of all, do not let the dog on the furniture...second of all, do not use the crate as a ...
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| picking from a litter | 7/18/2007 |
Q: How to pick a dog from a litter of labs
A: well first of all, have them keep the pup til 8 weeks of age. this is important for a well behaved ...
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| Rescued Basenji peeing on couch and chewed couch | 7/11/2007 |
Q: We adopted a female Basenji two months ago. She is a little under a year old and was already potty ...
A: .it doesnt matter if the dog was housebroken when you got her..she will regress in a new home since ...
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| training | 7/10/2007 |
Q: my smart, trained mini poodle has SUDDENLY refused to heel. Just sits and will not move. What is ...
A: When you take them for walks, keep the leash really short and praise them for not pulling. If they ...
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| night barking | 7/9/2007 |
Q: We have a 9-month old shih tzu. I usually take her out around midnight for her last release. ...
A: ..it would be better if you put the dog in a crate in your bedroom..she probably is barking because ...
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| Chewing on Fur | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I have recently gotten a new puppy from the local SPCA. She is about 9 months, and rather big dog. ...
A: First if you have had the dog checked out at the vet, it may be an anxiety problem. You may need to ...
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| Are 2 dogs better together than 1 alone? | 7/9/2007 |
Q: About 4 months ago, my fiance and I got a chihuahua. He is now 10 months old. We both work and are ...
A: Believe it or not another puppy will do nothing for your dog. You are his pack and another dog may ...
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| Frustrated at housebreaking................ | 6/28/2007 |
Q: my dog Trixie is a 10 month old Beagle. She has for some reason started back to using the bathroom ...
A: Unfortunately, you are going to have to start off doing housebreaking completely over again as if ...
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| Potty Training | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have a Chihuahua pup that's 6 months. I've had her since 10 weeks. She is super hyperactive and ...
A: Ok..here is what i think off the batt..the dog can not be allowed on the bed or furniture until he ...
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| New Sister?? | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old Jack Russell/Chiuhuwa mix. He is very affectionate towards people in his inner ...
A: ..it is hard to answer this without seeing the dog, but if you do it right, it should not be a ...
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| dogs not getting along | 6/27/2007 |
Q: my two boy Chihuahuas mostly my older one cant get along, the older one barks sometimes at the puppy ...
A: Is your older male neutered? Male dogs can be dominant and if he is not neutered, he may never get ...
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| Re-introducing toys in a two dog home. | 6/26/2007 |
Q: We just rescued a 2 year old female puggle (spayed) that has some abandonment issues. She has taken ...
A: I think you need to work with Layla first ...is she letting you take the toys from her just fine? If ...
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| louie | 6/26/2007 |
Q: My male Maltese Louie is completely out of control when ever we take him for a walk, he goes ...
A: Beth, unfortunately, i can not help you here, but a trainer locally in your area can help. this is a ...
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| dogs off lead | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I've just got a dog and I am looking forward to when he can walk on a field without a lead. I am ...
A: The answer to this Babs is..you need to train him to be ready. He needs to know obedience ON the ...
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| father issues | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I have a two yr. old male yorkie who mated with my sisters female yorkie which lives in our home as ...
A: The puppy has a natural scent to it which is supposed to protect it. He "Stinks". The reason the ...
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| Miniature daschund | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have a male longhaired miniature daschund he is 6 months old. Up until about 3 or 4 weeks ago he ...
A: Yvonne..this is actually a very simple answer, although you may not think it is very helpful. YOu ...
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| my basset hound bit my mother | 6/18/2007 |
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old male neutered basset. He's a sweet dog, but when he is around food or has a ...
A: Dogs that are possessive can be taught not to be, but i would not recommend it without a ...
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| Help me pick a breed | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My family's looking to buy a dog and so I'm trying to do my part of the research. I'm 19 but I'm a ...
A: Well Dan, you obviously thought this through. I agree two dogs will not work for this situation. I ...
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| getting dogs to enjoy being in the pool with me | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I have a 7 year old dobe and a 1 1/2 year old rescue corgi mix. We live in Phoenix, AZ and I want to ...
A: Well you cant make a dog want to go in the water, but what you can try is getting a small kids pool ...
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| Siberian Husky 8 month old | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I have 2 Siberian Huskies, one male and one female. My female, which is currently 8 months old now ...
A: Jazmine...well you may not like my answer. first of all, it is true that spaying her will do nothing ...
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| House training | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I cant get my 1 year old dashund housetrained. This morning I told him out he did his business. ...
A: Are you free feeding the dog? It sounds like he gets to eat whenever he wants. the only way for him ...
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| my puppy poop on his bed... | 6/14/2007 |
Q: my puppyis 2 mths old and he pee and poop everywhere helikes. I tried to bring him out to poo or ...
A: Is this a dog from a petstore? If it is, that may be why. They do not have a choice as to where they ...
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| Male dominance in my bigger dog | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have a 3 year old Lab Husky mix. He is a very sweet dog and has never shown aggression to me or my ...
A: .and yes it is true neutering may help..but only if they are neutered before the age of 1 and a ...
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| Pup continusly pawing and licking other dogs | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have an issue at home with one of our 3 dogs. In the last 4 months we have acquired a new lab x ...
A: .i wish i could do more for you from here, but your dog needs to be evaluated. It could be an ...
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| none | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I sold a puppy to a person, four months later she calls me saying the dog turned out to be mean, and ...
A: Ok cody.first of all, it is YOUR responsibility if you are going to sell dogs, to make sure your ...
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| Yorkie-poo barking at night | 6/12/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 3 1/2 month old Yorkie-poo. He has been doing well with ...
A: .the only way you are going to fix this is to NOT give into the dog. First of all, the crate should ...
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| my weim has started peeing in the house | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I have a four year old weim and he has started to pee in the house. home or not, i find puddles. ...
A: it is reallly difficult for me to know exactly what is going on with your dog without seeing him. It ...
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| digging dog | 5/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 2 year old male German shepard that consistently digs up the same area of yard, directly ...
A: ok...well lets start with the fact that if you dont leave the dog outside while you are gone, that ...
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| Pug behavior problem | 5/20/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help. I own three pugs, two of them rescues, and have had a total of five pugs. Every ...
A: Well i dont know anyone there, but i believe you can look in your local yellow pages...ask for at ...
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| Pug behavior problem | 5/19/2007 |
Q: Hope you can help. I own three pugs, two of them rescues, and have had a total of five pugs. Every ...
A: i know exactly what you mean as i had a rescue like that. Unfortunately, nothing i can say here can ...
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| Behavior Issues! | 5/18/2007 |
Q: Please note: **I have a Male German Shepherd, 2 years old. NOT FIXED! **I have a Male Pug. 4 years ...
A: It is really hard to be a 100% sure without seeing your dog, however, this i can be sure of......If ...
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| No, no | 5/14/2007 |
Q: i have a terrier and i dont know exactly how old he is. i was told he was born in november when he ...
A: you might read some of my past answers on this subject. You have to crate the dog so he cant go in ...
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| Poodle bit my 3yr old daughter in the face | 5/11/2007 |
Q: My parents have 2 dogs. They are both approx. 3.5yrs old. Fraiser the dog in question is a poodle ...
A: This is really something i need to be able to evaluate in person. It sounds like your dog may have a ...
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| Separation Anxiety in a Whippet | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Last month, I had to euthanize my 6 yr. old Greyhound (bled out internally/ rupture in ...
A: . i really wont be able to give a full answer without seeing this dog, however, i truly believe that ...
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| please how to stop the howling will in create | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 week border collie puppy, what can I do to stop the whining and howling when she is put ...
A: YOu can not get the dog to stop doing this..is it a crate that she can see out of?it should not be ...
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| introducing puppy to older dog | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My family is going to be taking in a male chihuahua puppy in a few weeks that needs a home. We are ...
A: It is sometimes hard to have two male dogs together. A female would have been better...but here is ...
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| shih tzu puppy cries all the time | 5/7/2007 |
Q: my wife and i have a shih tzu puppy that is 9.5 weeks old. I know that puppies whine allot but this ...
A: Pay attention to what you are doing when the dog cries..it is like having a baby...dont go give her ...
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| Shih tzu | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have 2 questions. Could my Shih tzu change colors after 6 months at all? And how can I help her to ...
A: Yes your dog can change colors. for housebreaking, you need to use a crate when you are not able to ...
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| adopted 2 year old | 4/26/2007 |
Q: "We just adopted a 2 year old Sheltie corgi mix from Citizens for the Protection of Animals. We ...
A: I think you are a wonderful home for this dog. Keep in mind every dog is different. I have two from ...
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| adopted 2 year old | 4/26/2007 |
Q: "We just adopted a 2 year old Sheltie corgi mix from Citizens for the Protection of Animals. We ...
A: first of all, the vet questions need to be addressed by a vet. I would definately take her for an ...
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| young pup alone all day | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I have an eleven week old rott/chow mix, I've read several mags and understand the importance of ...
A: Ok first things first. Do NOT get another pup. Your dog will not care if a playmate is there..she ...
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| puppy behavior problem | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I have a pit bull/bull mastoff mix that is 11 weeks old. He is a great puppy with the normal puppy ...
A: Do you know where this pup came from? If it was a petstore, that may explain the behavior, I think ...
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| biting | 4/22/2007 |
Q: my 22 month old rottie was at the pet resort ands has been there many times always playing with the ...
A: try a shaker can..do you know what that is? she should release when she hears it..i would just start ...
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| biting | 4/22/2007 |
Q: my 22 month old rottie was at the pet resort ands has been there many times always playing with the ...
A: I agree that if the girl had not reacted as she did, your dog would not have done this. However, if ...
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| Cairn Terrier - aged 3 in June 2007 | 4/19/2007 |
Q: My cairn terrier has become aggressive towards children. As we live in a corner house, she has ...
A: I could understand if i did something rude. I understand your frustrations and you are not here in ...
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| Cairn Terrier - aged 3 in June 2007 | 4/18/2007 |
Q: My cairn terrier has become aggressive towards children. As we live in a corner house, she has ...
A: i am sorry you feel my knowledge was bad but there are some things that can only be fixed in person. ...
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| dog attacking | 4/17/2007 |
Q: i have a 3 1/2yr old old english sheep dog and at christmas he started to get aggressive and tried ...
A: first of all neutering a dog only helps by the age of 2. So although it was good that you did this, ...
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| indoor accidents | 4/16/2007 |
Q: We recently adopted a five year old Bulldog. His previous owner had him in his own room with a couch ...
A: Is he peeing anywhere else or just on the items you mentioned? I am thinking that the previous owner ...
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| About my new dog. | 4/15/2007 |
Q: um my new dog a german shaprd mix,and she likes to nip alot and i try to say no and she bites ur ...
A: .you must have meant to write to someone else. My name is Nancy. At any rate, yes you must teach the ...
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| Puppy eating carpet | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me with this.....I have a puppy who's approximately 8 months old, a ...
A: I have to go through a few things because there is not enough information here. I am assuming that ...
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| Chow moved to new home, having behavioral issues | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have a chow that's about 9 months old, I recently moved from a wooded area in CT to the city of ...
A: First of all, yes she is probably stressed, but also confused and doesnt know where she is supposed ...
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| dog housebreaking | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I seem to be having a problem with keeping my dog from going inside. I take her out and she'll ...
A: First of all, you cant let the dog out to go potty. You need to go with her and when she does it get ...
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| Saint bernard dog | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have a male saint Bernard dog 14 month old ,his is not Aggressive at all on our family members and ...
A: Honestly I dont think your dog is being aggressive at all. Let me start first by saying that ...
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| Moving and housebreaking problems | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have two dalmations a 13 year old spayed female and a 15 month old neutered male. We moved about 5 ...
A: Unfortunately, you must start potty training over againl But if the dog is going in the same spot ...
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| agressive scottie | 4/1/2007 |
Q: We have two Scottish terriers, male and female, 10 months old.They have been very good and ...
A: Marisa. you only have two options. You either hire a behaviorist right away to try to see if the ...
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| dos and play mates | 3/31/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering if it is better for dogs to have a play mate or not.we have a blcklab husky mix ...
A: That decision has to be yours, however i can tell you this. Your dog thinks of YOU as her pack. She ...
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| Potty training | 3/31/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 1/2 month old puppy. She is Chow, Shepherd and Pit mix. I cannot get her to go to the ...
A: are you using a crate inside? it doesnt sound like it. The only way to housebrreak a dog is to make ...
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| training | 3/28/2007 |
Q: i have a female miniature pincher who just recently started barking at every person in, or around my ...
A: Ok..this is something you have to be consistent about. Make a shaker can. Take an empty pop can and ...
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| beagles | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Are beagles a good dog for kids?
A: This question is not easily answered. Any dog can be a good dog for kids if you get one with the ...
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| golden retreiver pup | 3/26/2007 |
Q: I just bought my golden 1 day ago. She is 2 months old. She seems scared at certain times and happy ...
A: This is normal behavior and may last a while. THe dog was just taken from her mom and siblings. Just ...
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| feeding a siberane husky malemute mix | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have a husky malamute mix and he is a great dog but trying to find him food that he will eat is ...
A: no dont give your dog a rib bone. the best food for a dog right now in my opinion is flint river ...
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| Dog peeing on corner of our bed | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Our 18-month old neutered miniature schnauzer has never been perfectly house trained. He does not ...
A: If that is the only place he is doing it, then it sounds more behavioral to me, not territorial. You ...
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| re housebreaking | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I have a 9 1/2 month old female rottwieler x masstif. She is very smart and learns quickly. I am ...
A: Moving a dog to a new place will do that to a dog. It sounds like the dog was never completely ...
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| 2 Females together | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have a 2 year old Red Hound and a 2 year old Rottweiler/Lab.These girls ...
A: I know you wont be happy with my answer but you really need to hire a good behaviorist to help you. ...
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| dogs | 3/14/2007 |
Q: my sister & I want a dog, she is alergic, but I know there are some who aren't like others in their ...
A: You just mentioned two of the best breeds for allergies. I dont think schnauzers are high strung at ...
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| dog does not like new puppy | 3/11/2007 |
Q: My Maltese does not like my new chihuahua puppy. She isn't aggressive but will growl if he comes ...
A: ..there are many different things that can cause what you describe. It is most likely the pregnancy ...
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| training dogs | 3/9/2007 |
Q: i have a ptibull mix with a potcake an a doberman pincher an i want themt o be good guard dog i want ...
A: .your dogs may not be able to make good guard dogs...you need to test them by a professional after ...
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| my dog eats her feces | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old chonzer that refuses to get housebroken, and eats her own feces. Me and my wife ...
A: It sounds like the only thing you can do is; Number one.go to the petstore and ask for a product ...
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| Dog types | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I am 14. My mom is finaly going to let me get a puppy in june. I am very excited to be able to train ...
A: Shayla..thanks for the question and congrats on being able to get a puppy. Puppies are alot of work ...
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| my dog eats her feces | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I have a 5 month old chonzer that refuses to get housebroken, and eats her own feces. Me and my wife ...
A: Before i answer your question, i really need to ask you a few. Do you go outside with the dog when ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 3/1/2007 |
Q: we have a 4 year old 95 lb rottweiler (male). We also have a female same weight and 2 shelties). ...
A: I had a howler also. It usually stopped though after a bit. It sounds like your dog has seperation ...
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| puppy plays with poop | 2/25/2007 |
Q: just recently our 4 1/2month old pug/pekinese mix male will paw at his poop. At first he seemed to ...
A: Ac tually my response is to go out with the dog and when he starts doing it tell him NO in a stern ...
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| Dog preferring to poop inside | 2/23/2007 |
Q: We just adopted a Sheltie from a breeder. She is 10 weeks old and her housebreaking is going great ...
A: you need to go out with her each time and dont come in til she goes poop...tell her she is a good ...
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| help | 2/4/2007 |
Q: hi mi 7 month old lab isnt guarding me is their a way i can teach it if some one hits me it will ...
A: .first of all labs are not typically guard dogs, but even if they were, not all dogs will protect or ...
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| help | 2/4/2007 |
Q: when i throw a ball or a stick and tell him to fetch he fetches it but doesnt bring it to me and ...
A: .first of all, this may just be a lack of respect as far as the dog running away from you when you ...
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| Behavior in puppy | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have a male Chorkie puppy. Half Chichuahua and Yorkshire terrier. He's a good little guy. We've ...
A: ..and no..you should get him neutered when your vet says, but do it right when he says..if he starts ...
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| help | 2/1/2007 |
Q: whats the best dog food for my chocolate lab?
A: I like Flint river ranch..not only because i am a distributor, but because it is baked, no corn in ...
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| my dog and my pregnancy | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I have a great peekapoo named Kye. He is wonderful but I have noticed since finding out I am ...
A: ..well this is a little tough...we may need to try a couple of things to know what is going on. Dogs ...
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| Dominance | 1/29/2007 |
Q: She is 1 yr 4 months. She had a litter of pups reciently and was spayed 4days ago. My older dog ...
A: .what it sounds like from here with me seeing your dog, is that the new dog is trying to dominate ...
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| coming to me | 1/29/2007 |
Q: when i let my minature schnauzer off her leash and i call for her, she wont come back unless i chase ...
A: Your dog needs obedience training. Your dog doesnt respect you if she runs off...you will need to ...
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| Marking around the house. | 1/29/2007 |
Q: We have 4 Maltese dogs. All boys ages 1.5 - 9 years old. Recently our dogs started marking ...
A: .unfortunately, you may not like my answer to this question. It is too late to neuter your dogs if ...
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| what will happen | 1/27/2007 |
Q: If my dog is playful and we get him neutered will he still be the same playful dog?
A: .neutering your dog should not change his personality. Of course, he will be different for a week or ...
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| digging, growling dog | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I have a five month old puppy. She has recently dug out of the yard. The same day she started ...
A: The dog is digging first of all, because he should not be left outside alone. Dogs are pack animals ...
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| Adding a Second dog to the family | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have a two year old male lab, who is a very good dog within the home, but is very excitable out on ...
A: Sounds like you need a dog trainer to help you calm your dog down. i can not help you from here ...
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| my little jack | 1/23/2007 |
Q: my name is Debra Epling and i have a 11 week old jack russell terrier iv had him for 2 weeks now and ...
A: ..the problem with the pads is two fold..first of all it teaches the dog that it is ok to go potty ...
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| male vs female | 1/22/2007 |
Q: but now im gonna get a baby female Chihuahua, are there temperments much different than a male. our ...
A: ..yes a female will be the same..it has nothing to do with the sex of the dog, it has to do with the ...
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| Schnauzer(Standard) separation anxiety and defecating in crate | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I bought our Standard Schnauzer from a breeder (40 yrs of breeding), when I called they said she was ...
A: I believe you were lied to. Yes, i figured the dog was in a crate alot..here is the problem and good ...
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| Schnauzer(Standard) separation anxiety and defecating in crate | 1/19/2007 |
Q: Daisy, our Standard schnauzer puppy, has been with us for 3 days now (she is 3.5 months old), and we ...
A: This definately sounds like anxiety to me. Can i ask you where you got the dog? It sounds like a ...
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| dog behavior at night | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Last winter, 5 or 6 times, she woke me at night by clawing at my head. She would be panting and ...
A: I believe your dog is reacting to something that you may not be aware of. Did your vet suggest ...
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| DRIBBLING! | 12/20/2006 |
Q: I have a lively white boxer and he is great with everyone. My main problem is if he so much as see ...
A: ..your question is different, however, not silly at all. You may need to check with a vet for a ...
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| Biting puppy | 12/20/2006 |
Q: So glad I found you. Reading, I learned that spanking won't correct bad behavior, but I haven't ...
A: . When a pup is younger and starts biting at its mom, the mom will take the pup by the scruff firmly ...
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| seperation | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I just got a 8 week old puppy and while I am at work it cries all day long! I stayed home one day ...
A: ..how long have you had the dog and where do you put it while gone? If you put it in a room or block ...
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| Aggressive puppy??? | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I picked out a 3/4 Lab 1/4 pit bull puppy for our family. He was very sweet and laid back! The ...
A: .first of all.....the breed has nothing to do with anything....i am pretty sure it is partly that ...
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| Gaining the trust of cocker spaniel who used to be a kennel dog | 12/17/2006 |
Q: I recently lost our 1 yr old male cocker spaniel to a car.......heart-broken and missing him I just ...
A: . i know exactly what you are going through. I got a rescue dog and she was the same way. What you ...
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| Housetraining Problem | 11/1/2006 |
Q: My 5 month old Shih Tzu is fully trained when confined to the kitchen. She uses a dog door which ...
A: The method you are using will not work. doggie doors are for completely housebroken dogs which yours ...
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| Roaming Male | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Is there anything that can be done to keep my male dog home. He can open gates, (we now put a clip ...
A: The dog is not running away just to have fun. Dogs are meant to be inside animals and when left ...
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| Boston Terrier NIGHTMARE!!! | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Nancy~ Oh boy do I need your help. My boyfriend has a 2 yr old Boston Terrier. When we first ...
A: Kristin. Hi there...i am not going to be able to help you here unfortunately. I will tell you some ...
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| Housebreaking Problems | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Our dog came from a puppy mill in the south that the foster home we adopted her from rescued her ...
A: .ok...wow.. Here we go.. first of all..take everything out of the crate..it is not needed. The crate ...
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| Housebreaking Problems | 10/30/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have an 11 month old terrier mix who we adopted about 2 months ago. We take her on ...
A: .wow..that trainer is not a real trainer if she told you that. You definately need to use the crate ...
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| 10month pit terrior | 10/29/2006 |
Q: my 0 month old red nose pit bull drinks a lot of water at one time. is that a bad sign of an ...
A: Andrew..the water thing should be fine..as far as the other questions...you need to hire a trainer ...
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| My Shy Dog | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I have a new shy dog. whenever i reach to pet him he will flinch!! i try to push his butt down to ...
A: .first of all, treats are not good so dont worry about that part. Secondly, it sounds like this dog ...
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| Yorkie bad behavior | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Hopefully you can helpe me. We adapted a 3 year old Yorkie male. Although at first he seemed to be ...
A: .this dog is in the bed with you? That is not good..the dog can not sleep in the bed or he will take ...
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| potty training my 4mos old pittbull | 10/25/2006 |
Q: .you are so nice..unlike the others that i asked,they just ignored my question and replied that it ...
A: ..any dog food without corn as the first five ingredients will do...but...yes, sounds like you said ...
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| potty training my 4mos old pittbull | 10/24/2006 |
Q: i have 2 dogs in our house.1st is a rott namedbasti that i did not have any hard time training it, ...
A: .well the key is to feed the dog earlier and not put the dog in the crate until she goes. It may ...
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| Housebreaking while working? | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I'd like to get a puppy early next year - specifically a cockapoo. My concern however is how to ...
A: ..this is a very long answer, but i will do my best to answer it generally as every puppy is ...
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| giving away my dog | 10/22/2006 |
Q: iam going to be giving away my german shepherd and i waondering what are some things that i can do ...
A: Why are you giving away one of the best tempered, easily trained dogs there is? Anyway.no it is ...
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| deaf puppy pottying in crate | 10/21/2006 |
Q: I have a deaf male boxer. I have had and rescued boxers my entire life. I have never really had this ...
A: Jessica...first of all..i think you should get your dog checked out by a vet since he should not ...
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| Jack Russell | 10/20/2006 |
Q: Ok...one more question for you... my puppy is never kenneled when I am home and awake I have been ...
A: .and yes..that is what you need to do..that is what my last email said. believe me, i just trained a ...
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| Jack Russell | 10/20/2006 |
Q: NOw when you say to leave the dog in a small area in the house and not to let him have the run of ...
A: .i didnt mean a small area of the houwe. i meant in a crate. This is a hard process and must be done ...
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| Dogs chewing each other's wounds | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me because I am at my wit's end! I have 2 black labs who are inseparable. One ...
A: Unfortunately the only way to stop this is to watch the dog at all times. In order to do this with ...
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| crate training | 10/20/2006 |
Q: ..I LEAVE TOYS AND A TREAT IN THERE AND SHE HAD A BLANKET...FOR THE PAST COUPLE DAYS SHE HAS BEEN ...
A: Helo..first of all..take out the toys and blanket. she doesnt need them\. And do not leave water in ...
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| Jack Russell | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have had my jack russell about 3 weeks ( he is 12 weeks old) i am having a very hard time house ...
A: Leanne, you may need to hire a professional, but i will tell you what i can here. NEVER EVER punish ...
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| Anxiety | 10/19/2006 |
Q: I have a 6-year old female Jack Russell. She has never had a problem with separation anxiety and ...
A: I think first of all that you should have your dog checked by a vet, just to be certain there is ...
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| seperation anxiety | 10/18/2006 |
Q: My friends have a 1 1/2 year old black lab. He was crate trained like thier past dogs and did well ...
A: ...no there is not need for meds for the dog. The dog has never been properly taught that chewing is ...
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| Dog home alone | 10/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 year old Shitzu mix that for the first time will be left home for 8 to 9 hours. I bring ...
A: You are not a bad parent for leaving the dog. The only problem may be that the dog will know it is ...
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| separation problems | 10/11/2006 |
Q: My son has recently bought his own house. The part German Shepard dog is his. Leah is 10 years old, ...
A: ..sorry i just got this question. You need to have your dog checked by a vet, but i believe the dog ...
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| Barking Yorkie | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Help. How can I stop my 4 yr old male yorkie to stop barking at animals on TV
A: this is not a simple process that can be explained here on text however, you can start by using a ...
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| New house, new puppy, established dog. | 10/8/2006 |
Q: I'm in a bit of a situation. My girlfriend and I recently moved in together. I've brought my almost ...
A: You neglected to tell me whether or not the puppy is a female also. In any case. I dont believe your ...
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| dog eating excrement of other dog | 9/21/2006 |
Q: We have two Jack Russells, a 7 yr femal and a 6 month male pup. They are well adapted to each other ...
A: First of all, if you look at the ingredients on the dogs food, is one of the first four ingredients ...
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| Peeing on carpet | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I’m having a problem with a 6-year-old Norwich terrier peeing on the carpet. I purchased him a few ...
A: You need to hire a behaviorist for you dog to work with you in your home. This is a behavioral ...
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| house training | 9/16/2006 |
Q: We are considering another puppy. I trained my last female Bichon Shitzu (now 7 years old) on wood ...
A: ok..where to start. I dont have opinions on breeds mixed with other breeds. It is all about the ...
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| House breaking an older adopted dog | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I got a Boston Terrier mix (vet thinks with American Stafford/terrier) and she is about 2 years old. ...
A: Kelly..you may need to hire a professional, but i will tell you what i can here. NEVER EVER punish ...
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| Crate Training | 9/12/2006 |
Q: where can I go for proper crate training info? Can you help or suggest a book/website/anything?? ...
A: I am not sure where you live, but given the information you told me, i believe that a book, or ...
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| potty training older dogs | 9/10/2006 |
Q: I have 3 boston terriers, 1 male & 2 females (not related) they are all about 2 years old. They are ...
A: Stephannie, you are not crate training your dogs correctly. This problem can not be fixed unless you ...
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| possible aggression | 9/8/2006 |
Q: We have a 5 month old lab. When she comes in our house she will pick up our children's toys. I ...
A: This is a sign of disrespect. You need to get professional in home training done for you and the dog ...
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| Male pug dominance | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have 3-1/2 year old male pug. He has a great personality,although this dog is BY FAR the most ...
A: unofrutnately this could be more then just a dominance issue. Normally we tell people to neuter ...
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| dog depression | 9/4/2006 |
Q: and I am a student at Florida State University. I am currently a sophomore, and I have a question ...
A: I read your situation and although dogs can get sad when someone goes away, i am thinking that the ...
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| dog nipping | 8/31/2006 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Shi Szu that has always been aggressive. He specializes now in two irritating ...
A: Don....first of all, have you had your dog checked out by a vet? He may have a problem with his ...
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| Lab and Rottweiler Mix | 8/29/2006 |
Q: I am considering getting a puppy. It is a black lab mixed with rottweiler. I was wondering if you ...
A: Just because a dog is a certain breed, does not mean its temperment will be a certain way, ...
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| Submissive wetting. | 8/26/2006 |
Q: My 2 year old St. Bernaard Maggie has a problem with submissive wetting. What can we do to correct ...
A: .unfortunately this question is too involved to answer here. It is really YOU that needs to change ...
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| housebreaking a rescue dog | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I recently rescued a 2 yr old, 14 lb, male yorkie/silky mix from a yorkie rescue. He is a wonderful ...
A: Lori..ok..lots of questions. First clean the floor with half and half white vinegar and water and ...
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| Chiuaua Puppy | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I just recently got a 10 week old male pup. I am having difficulty getting him to use the puppy ...
A: Jaime. Those pads do not work...if you think about it, they teach the dog it is ok to go to the ...
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| older dog becoming aggressive | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have a nine year old male boxer. He is neutered. About a year and a half ago our female boxer ...
A: Maria..i dont think your dogs problems stem from the dog fight. I think it was more from the loss of ...
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| dominate boxers | 5/8/2006 |
Q: We have 2 boxers, Bart 1 1/2 yrs and now Bella 5 mo. They both are very dominate and seem to only ...
A: Maria...i need to ask...where were the dogs professionally trained? Not in home i hope? You need an ...
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| aggressive puppy | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I have a 16 week old boston terrier-that was purchased from a reputable breeder.My question is ...
A: First of all...please do NOT place your dog in the kennel as punishment. It should only be used for ...
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| Dog urinating on our bed | 5/5/2006 |
Q: The other day we discovered that my 6 year old female beagle had urinated on my husbands side of our ...
A: WEll this question is easy on my end. On your end, you may not like what i have to say. This dog is ...
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| Destructive Behavior | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Help! We have a 9 month old male Vizsla who has recently (past month or so) started to display some ...
A: You need to hire a behaviorist..there is not a simple answer for this. Please check references and ...
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| Separation Anxiety | 5/3/2006 |
Q: PLEASE HELP! I recently moved from my parent's where there was constant activity all day to an ...
A: Well if you had asked me before you moved into this situation, i would have told you not to move the ...
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| Training collars? | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 5 lb 3 year old Yorkie and a 8 week old Miniature Dachshund. What type of training collar ...
A: ...you do NOt want to use a haltie or the type that goes around the body. A regular flat color or ...
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| aggressive daschund | 3/29/2006 |
Q: Maybe you can hlep me with my "problem" daschund. First, he is a GREAT family pet. He is excellent ...
A: Nancy...it is really hard to answer this question here without being in front of your dog or seeing ...
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| dog biting | 3/19/2006 |
Q: My situation is this, we have had a golden retriever for about 2 years now. He is a very well ...
A: Sarah..you are correct do NOT punish the dog. Just go back to the old times,....feed him out of your ...
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| Potty training when working | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I am planning on a new puppy in the first of May but one thing has changed since my last puppy... I ...
A: .i am not sure i can help you fully here, but here is what i CAN tell you. No your dog can NOt be ...
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| behaviour | 3/11/2006 |
Q: My name is Gabriel (originally from Israel) and I live in Sedona Az with my wife and dog Ram (short ...
A: Gabriel, is your dog neutered? If not, do so as soon as possible. pAlso, he's becoming a maturing ...
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| House Training | 3/8/2006 |
Q: I adopted an 8 week old Husky mix, and although its only been 5 days, she's not doing good at all ...
A: Jaclyn. Our puppy housebreaking lessons are usually an hour long, so there is too much to say here. ...
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| dog problem | 3/6/2006 |
Q: I have a serious problem with my dog who starts to bark exactly at 6am EVERY morning until we go ...
A: I am not sure you will like my answer, but it seems simple, at least to me. You need training..in ...
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| Dog doesn't want us going outdoors | 3/5/2006 |
Q: I am working with an obedience trainer and having success with most areas. First of all, my dog is ...
A: Jim, I dont understand. If you are working with a true certified trainer, then this is not a ...
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| Agression | 3/5/2006 |
Q: We have a 4-5 month old rescue Shepherd /Maybe Rott mix, He is showing signs of aggression already. ...
A: It is almost impossible for a 5 month old dog to be aggressive. I am thinking you may be ...
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| Dog timid after fight | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Greetings. We own 2 dogs, about 6 months apart in age, both females. Molly is a beagle-chow mix (18 ...
A: Amanda..unfortunately, it is hard to tell without being in front of the dogs, whether or not this ...
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| Jack Russell | 2/21/2006 |
Q: I have two male Jack's, one is 3 and the other is 2, I also have a 4 year old female, all live in ...
A: You are correct not to wait Lauren. If both dogs are dominant, one may kill the other. You need ...
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| Treats for training pups | 2/16/2006 |
Q: What can I give my 4 month maltese as treats when i train him? I know that they probably have ...
A: Faye..i thought i answered this once before, but i guess it didnt go through. First of all, do NOT ...
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| selecting a dog | 1/13/2006 |
Q: nancy, thank you for your prompt reply to my earlier enquiry. ideally i would be ...
A: ..now i cant help you with that. because dogs do not belong in a yard unless they are protection ...
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| Dog bites at Kids only | 12/28/2005 |
Q: I have a West Highland Terrier who nips at kids when they enter the room where her bed and food ...
A: ..you need immediate dog training by a professional that does NOT use treats. I can pretty much tell ...
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| Becoming a Dog Trainer | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I was just looking at your list of expertise (quite impressive!) and I noticed something that I was ...
A: Kay. First, you need to find out if your state actually does have certification for dog training. ...
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| Vicious Dog next door | 12/4/2005 |
Q: We have a vicious dog next door that keeps getting throught the fence and barking at me when I go in ...
A: Al. I guess this is a hard question to answer in writing, but i wonder if this dog is vicious at ...
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| Tips for Boxer Pup | 12/1/2005 |
Q: We are about to get a Boxer pup. (I'm not sure of age yet because we haven't decided what breeder to ...
A: I am not sure where you live, but classes usually start at 4 months of age, not six. This is so that ...
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| housebreaking puppy | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I have a 5 month old puppy I adopted at the humane society about 10 days ago. He is smart but he has ...
A: Amy. Sorry it took me so long to get back. I forgot to mark myself out for vacation. Ok...to your ...
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| Dog tries to kill cats | 10/22/2005 |
Q: I am very concerned. I have just recently adopted a German Shepherd mix from the local SPCA. His ...
A: We deal with it often in our training sessions, but it takes a skilled trainer/behaviorist and some ...
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| Behaviour | 10/21/2005 |
Q: I have a border collie cross who has lots of energy. She has separation anxiety and will tear ...
A: Alicia, I am sorry, but seperation anxiety is not simply solved. We deal with it often in our ...
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| picking a puppy | 9/15/2005 |
Q: My wife and i have a male dog, hes fixed and were considering getting a female puppy same breed ...
A: Breeding sibling to parent, half brother to half sister, or with the closest inbreeding of all ...
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| jack russle terrier peeing in house. | 9/10/2005 |
Q: My 11 month old male jack russle terreir has taken to spraying things in the house over the last 2/3 ...
A: This is not a simple yes or no answer. First of all, neutering your dog once they start to mark is ...
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| Dogs fighting | 9/3/2005 |
Q: I have four dogs, all of who are un-castrated. They range in age from 5 to 2 years old. The second ...
A: .i can not answer this question fully without seeing your dog and evaluating it...but. neutering ...
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| Walking a dog | 8/30/2005 |
Q: My husband and I recently adopted a sweet Sheltie that is VERY well behaved and I would say pretty ...
A: .sorry it took me so long to respond..i forgot to mark myself away. This is an easy answer for me, ...
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| dogs | 8/25/2005 |
Q: can you housetrain a six year old lhaso apso if it is used to living and doing the toilet anywhere?
A: .yes you can still train the dog...however, housebreaking is usually an hour lesson by itself so i ...
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| swimming | 8/22/2005 |
Q: can/is it safe, to teach your dog to dive under water? If yes and yes; How? ...
A: it is safe for dogs to be in water...depending on the type of dog, you may have to watch for ear ...
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| dog barking | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I am desperately in need of help. My family and I rescued a dog in December. He is a 2 year old ...
A: .first let me say i am sorry i didnt write back sooner...i had something come up and didnt get the ...
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| Shih Tzu Puppy | 8/14/2005 |
Q: We just bought a Shih Tzu puppy the other day. This is my first Shih Tzu dog. I have had a shepherd ...
A: Robert..HI...well lets start with this...the crate. Now let me get this straight...if the dog throws ...
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| Behaviour | 8/11/2005 |
Q: We have a 16 year old Jack Russel Terrier. Never any problems before. The usual barking when we ...
A: ..let me first ask..what is the problem with a crate? Are you thinking of it as a punishment? If ...
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| Cats and Dogs | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a two year old English Springer Spaniel and a Boxer the same age. I have ...
A: Naomi...i believe that the cat is going to be more of a problem then the dog will. But this is a ...
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| Seperation anxiety | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I am a 48 year old male. I live with my wife and our two dogs. Pedro and Max. We adopted them at ...
A: .unfortunately this is not an easy answer. Your dog needs training in the home and also will be much ...
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| Aggressive biting problem | 8/2/2005 |
Q: My wife and I are at the end of our rope with our new 5 1/2-month-old American Cocker Spaniel. We ...
A: .i am so sorry for the things you are going through..unfortunately i am unaware of the rescues in ...
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| anxiety | 7/31/2005 |
Q: was wondering if you could help. we just got a puppy a few days ago - brittany. we have to leave ...
A: No...we deal with excessive seperation anxiety all the time..just look for a reputable behviorist ...
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| My rescue pup | 7/25/2005 |
Q: I have a 2 year old mix (coonhound/doberman/beagle mix), Bailie that I adopted from a local animals ...
A: Michelle..have you tried taking out the nail clippers gradually and NOT using them..at first just ...
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| Pregnancy and my dog (Eggo) | 7/15/2005 |
Q: Hi I'm Bekky my dog is Eggo she is a fox terrior greyhound mix she just turned 2 on July 12. I ...
A: I can tell, first of all, that you need personal training for your dog. Not the kind where you send ...
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| Mama's boy | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I have a 2 year old Doberman, Logan, who is healthy and pretty much well trained. He has always been ...
A: Your hubby is right. do not put the shirt in with your dog. The only thing I can offer right now is ...
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| Dog Depression | 7/4/2005 |
Q: I am asking this question for my stepmom. She had 2 dogs, one a border collie, and one a mix, ...
A: i am sorry to hear about your loss as well as Dexter's loss. It is normal for dexter to be this way ...
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| adding a new puppy | 6/7/2005 |
Q: I have decided to get another dog, I have a black lab (1 1/2 years old and spayed) and a jack russle ...
A: .this is really not a question that i can answer with 100% certainty since every dog is different ...
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| my dog doesn't like other dogs | 5/16/2005 |
Q: We adopted a female black lab from a shelter 2 yrs. ago. She is a wonderful family pet with one ...
A: Kris..first of all..GET THE PRONG COLLAR off that dog! It will make her aggressive. Think about how ...
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| Howto pick a good dog from a litter of pups | 5/1/2005 |
Q: ..i didn't know if there is a good test method on picking out a good dog that wouldn't be hipper or ...
A: Yes Vic..there are three tests...the first is to hold the pup under the chin and look into its ...
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| Hot to pick a good dog from a litter of pups | 5/1/2005 |
Q: and are wondering what kinda dog would be a good dog for us since we live in an apt is about 1,200 ...
A: Vic...you absolutely do NOT want a petstore dog. You will never be able to housebreak this kind of ...
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| Picking a Golden Retriever Puppy | 4/28/2005 |
Q: Ms. Herbert, We are hoping to find a reputable breeder of Goldens in our area in the next few ...
A: Chris..this is a hard one for me, as I don't believe that your dog needed to be euthenized, but ...
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| Stopping my dog from peeing when excited | 4/8/2005 |
Q: I am the proud owner of a 6 month old Dachshund. Unfortualy when ever someone he knows comes over ...
A: Rachelle..this is not a housebreaking problem so do not put the dog outside as he will start ...
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| My dog barks to much at others outside her yard... | 3/29/2005 |
Q: Nancy, I have a 5 year old chocolate lab, female. We had a dog next door up until last year when ...
A: Steve..this barking problem is common but could not have been caused by the other dog. Unfortunately ...
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| Housebreaking | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I am planning to get a Golden Retriever puppy (a younger one, about eight weeks old)soon. My problem ...
A: It is ok to teach the dog to go potty on the balcony, but there is more to potty training then i can ...
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| lab has developed a lump | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I know you are not a vet but I have a question that I hoped you could help me with as I can only ...
A: .i cant answer this question for sure but i doubt that it is from the rough play from your other ...
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| seperation anxiety | 2/16/2005 |
Q: my chihuahua is about a year old and i took her in as a stray around thanksgiving. she had to go ...
A: Aimee..you have two choices..get a plastic crate and use it correctly and dont worry about the dog ...
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| housebreaking | 1/5/2005 |
Q: We adopted a 9 month old Aussie Shepherd mix from the pound a month ago. She was wetting in the ...
A: Amy..this answer is quite involved. You are not housebreaking the dog in a manner where it will ...
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| Training | 1/3/2005 |
Q: We found this dog about 5 months ago and were never able to find his owner. He had a collar on but ...
A: .unfortunately you will not like my answer to this problem. I can not help you via text. YOu need a ...
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| Housebreaking an older dog | 12/23/2004 |
Q: My name is Kim. I have a Boston Terrier that just turned 1 on 12/3. I've had her for the past ten ...
A: Kim..first of all, this is a very lengthy response that is necessary. Our housebreaking lessons ...
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| Jack russle terrier puppy | 12/20/2004 |
Q: I picked up my russle puppy 3 days ago and everything is going well with him and my lab exept that ...
A: Usually when a pup is with its mother til 8 weeks, the mother teaches the pup about mouthing and ...
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| aggressive dog | 12/12/2004 |
Q: My roommate has a 2 1/2 year old female Boxer (fixed) and I have a male Dalmatian (not fixed) the ...
A: Michelle..first of all i am sorry I did not answer this sooner. I just recieved it for some reason. ...
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| Unsocialized Puppy | 12/6/2004 |
Q: I have a 7 and a half month old mini-pinshcer/chihuahua puppy named Bob. In his first 2 months of ...
A: Jenn..i have good news and bad news. The good news is that there IS hope..this is not a huge problem ...
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| getting a chihuahua pup with a lab? | 11/26/2004 |
Q: I own a 11 month old female unspayed black lab and am wanting to get a 6/8 week old female/male ...
A: .you have many questions. I can help you with two of them, but the rest is way too involved and you ...
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| Picking a pup from a litter? | 10/28/2004 |
Q: I will be getting a Jack Russel terrier as a comapntion shortly and am wondering how to tell whcih ...
A: there is really no full proof method..but here goes the three big things...do NOT buy the biggest of ...
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| Will my lab get along with a smaller dog? | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I own a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, chihuahua, dash hound, ...
A: ..i dont think a male is better..i know it is. Here is a problem i am hearing from you though....you ...
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| Will my lab get along with a smaller dog? | 10/27/2004 |
Q: I own a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, chihuahua, dash hound, ...
A: First of all it is not good to get another female dog. Your dog may get along with other females ...
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| Behavior towards Our New Baby | 10/7/2004 |
Q: Nancy, We have a 4-1/2 month old baby. From the very first day we brought him home our dog, Marcie, ...
A: Lauren..unfortunately, if you had asked us before the baby came, we could have tested the dog to see ...
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| Raised hackles and play | 8/17/2004 |
Q: Nancy. I have a seven and a half week-old male yellow lab puppy. He's very friendly with everyone ...
A: Darren..you are correct...there is no good in playing tug of war with the dog..it will not help ...
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| Raised hackles and play | 8/11/2004 |
Q: Nancy. I have a seven and a half week-old male yellow lab puppy. He's very friendly with everyone ...
A: Darren..i would love to know at what age you got the pup...usually if a pup is kept with the mom ...
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| Puppy *hates* the crate... | 8/10/2004 |
Q: As of today, I have an eight week old lab. I picked up a large plastic crate for him before I picked ...
A: Darren. You are doing everything right. believe me..the dog will make a ton of noise and it may take ...
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| behavioral | 8/9/2004 |
Q: i have 2 jack russell terriers one is 4 years old (bitch) the other is 3 years old (dog) i've had ...
A: Craig..your dog has behavioral issues that can only be fixed by a trained professional. I would ...
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| Chihuahua behavior | 8/1/2004 |
Q: My friend's chihuahua is 6 and is showing unusual behavior. She is staring at the floor, hanging her ...
A: Kim..sounds like you may be right about the hypoglycemia..that is what it sounds like to me.your ...
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| House soiling | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I have a question about my puppy Misty. She is a 2.5 month old labrador. She spends all her day ...
A: .unfortunately, your dog may NEVER stop doing this because you are not teaching her what is wrong. ...
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| Puppy behavior | 4/27/2004 |
Q: I have recently adopted a golden retriever puppy. he is 10 weeks old and has the tendency to bite ...
A: Kara..housebreaking is a very involved process that usually takes me an hour to explain in person. ...
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| Female boxer | 4/7/2004 |
Q: Good afternoon, My girlfriend and I have a female boxer, just over 3 months old. She is very good ...
A: Chris...it is NOT a good idea to paper train or litter train a dog...the reason is because they ...
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| New puppy bites older dog | 3/16/2004 |
Q: I got a golden retiever/yellow lab cross puppy a week ago. The puppy grabs my four year old ...
A: The answer is really not a simple one. YOu need to get obedience training in home for the ...
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| My New Puppy | 3/12/2004 |
Q: I just got a new puppy a week ago. He is a 9 week old Cocker Spaniel named Basil. I have a few ...
A: Randi. Let me start with the stinky thing. It may be the food you are feeding the dog believe it or ...
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| House training/homecoming | 2/25/2004 |
Q: Can I sit my puppy on my lap for the trip home from the breeder?
A: you certainly can, but he will probably be nervous and may pee on you or go crazy. you will need a ...
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| House training/homecoming | 2/25/2004 |
Q: I will be geting a golden retiever puppy in a few weeks and would like to know in advance how to ...
A: First of all, you can not paper train and then expect the dog to learn to go outside. You have to ...
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| New puppy | 2/19/2004 |
Q: I will be geting a chihuahua puppy in a month but wanted to know what would be the best brand of ...
A: I actually recommend flint river ranch.it is voted in the top ten of good dog foods....whatever you ...
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