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Housebreaking, training, feeding

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Since nobody with Poodle experience has signed up, I will do my best using my general knowledge of dogs. I do know that they are valued as service dogs because of their lack of the dander than causes most dog allergies. I have experience and training through my volunteer work with a large dog guide school in modern, proven methods. The service dog schools have acquired a wealth of knowledge about raising well behaved, healthy dogs with long, active lives. They do not share it with the general public, but pass on the best of it to those like me that raise puppies for them. I am part of a group that has raised dogs for 6 different service dog schools. We meet monthly and share information. Please don't send me medical or breeding questions. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months.

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Subject	Date Asked

standard poodles	11/18/2009
Q: I love standard poodles i am tring to a report in school and in an experts opionion what do u think ... A: A good Poodle is a great dog. Unfortunately, the breed has suffered from poor practices in the past ...
Poodle likes to lick and jump on people	11/2/2009
Q: I adopted a 1-yr-old girl toy poodle 3 months ago. She is absolutely adorable, but there are a few ... A: Consistently is very important in correcting jumping and other problems. Quickly correcting him each ...
unerweight standard poodle	9/24/2009
Q: i bought a standard poodle form a lady who claimed she nought the poodle form a breeder and her ... A: If he is almost 4 months old and only weighs 13.4 pounds, I doubt he will ever reach the standard ...
skin rash	9/21/2009
Q: my minipoodle has a skin issues...she develops sores that have scabs on them and they seem to itch ... A: Dog nutrition is complex but well known. It is very difficult to formulate a complete and balanced ...
housetraining	9/15/2009
Q: my girlfriend just bought a mini poodle a week a go and we are trying to housetrain him, we bought ... A: I don't use pads or clocks to housebreak a puppy. Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, ...
vegetarian diet?	9/8/2009
Q: Our family is vegetarian and we are strongly considering getting a poodle as our family pet. Can a ... A: I have read about it, but don't have any experience. You may read that dogs require meat, but it ...
food	9/7/2009
Q: I have a toy poodle who is a finicky eater. I have had her eating holistic type foods rated high. ... A: If the dog never did eat very well, and has seen the vet since the problem existed, you may be over ...
food	9/1/2009
Q: how much of the prepared food should I feed my poodles per day? I have a 15 yr old miniature ... A: Nobody can say. Your dog definitely should be narrower at the waist than the hips and chest. You ...
socializing and training a toy poodle to to be service dog	8/26/2009
Q: I have a what i'm guessing is a 3 yrs old newly neutered male toy poodle . That was rescue out of 79 ... A: I would much rather spend my time reading a long question than writing an inappropriate answer ...
Toy poodle	8/23/2009
Q: I have been searching for an answer to my puppies house breaking problem for a few weeks now and ... A: Although I view crates as essential for when you can't watch the puppy, they learn nothing while ...
Alpha Dog problem	8/21/2009
Q: About a month ago, my family bought a standard poodle, she is almost 5 months old now and she is not ... A: Better leadership on your part may help. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things ...
Motrin for dogs and how much exercise for 8-year-old mini- poodle with probable disk disease	8/20/2009
Q: We let our male, neutered mini-poodle jump up on beds, run around like crazy with other dogs, do ... A: Motrin contains ibuprofen, very bad for dogs. You should be able to pick up some aspirin, buffered ...
is my tiny poodle pup eating enough?	8/8/2009
Q: We recently brought home our 8 week male toy poodle (runt of the litter). He seems to be doing ... A: No book or chart can say. You need to check his body condition and adjust his food as needed. ...
my poodle	8/7/2009
Q: My miniature poodle is 20 pounds she is bigger then a normal miniature. and she is only 4 months ... A: At 4 months his growth should be slowing. He may continue growing a little for a couple of more ...
Puppy	8/1/2009
Q: My 10 week old puppy makes a squeal that sounds like a bird instead of a dog like bark. Will this ... A: Yes, puppies like little children make many shrill noises. What does a puppy need? A crate. It ...
Troubled Mini-Poo - Pooping in house - Seperation Anxiety - Pls. Help!	7/12/2009
Q: I hope you can help us. I am the proud owner of a 3 y/o, male, mini-poo - his name is Lewis. I ... A: Correcting problems with an older dog that has bad habits is tough. The gate was a step in the ...
boy poodles	7/12/2009
Q: I was told all poodles squat to pee is that true and are boys harder to pot train.. getting one this ... A: When young, all dog squat to pee. The younger a male is when neutered, the more likely they are to ...
Standard Poodle Litters	6/18/2009
Q: I have heard that when purchasing a new puppy (we are interested in a brown male standard poodle) ... A: I have never heard that, and have had several puppies out of the females first litter, and they were ...
4 yr old toy poodle	6/9/2009
Q: She seems to have symptoms of pregnancy, but has had symptoms last 2 cycles. licks herself ... A: Not all of the what you gave more information on would be part of the false pregnancy. Perhaps you ...
biting	6/8/2009
Q: My standard poodle is scared of my husband and today bit him on the hand when my husband was trying ... A: This will be difficult to fix. You may even need a professional behaviorist. Better leadership may ...
standard poodle agression/interest in cats	5/31/2009
Q: I have a 2 year old male poodle that has not been fixed that will chase our cats and corner them. ... A: This is a tough one I was tempted to skip answering. Not every situation has a good solution. I ...
toy poodle	5/28/2009
Q: I want to know how can I stop my toy poodle from urinating on my living carpet. Its the only carpet ... A: A good solution to problems when you can't watch the dog is a crate. Much of housebreaking is not ...
Cockapoo!	5/28/2009
Q: I have a 10 week old cockapoo and he seems to be a finnicky eater! I'm feeding him Merrick ... A: There is a lot of confusion about how to determine how much you should be feeding. Often finicky ...
tea cup poodles	5/21/2009
Q: I recently am the proud owner of 2 teacup poodles,there about 6months old now. They have been ... A: Feed a decent chow and as little else as possible, seldom if ever bathe the dog, and brush it daily ...
Toy Poodle Puppy bites	5/5/2009
Q: We have a poodle that we purchased. He is very energetic and playful but he likes to bite. What do ... A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
stop jumping	5/2/2009
Q: i have a 7month old standard poodle, his training is going really well and he is pretty good with ... A: Yes, but he may never quit jumping up until trained. If you haven't done basic obedience, start ...
3 Year Old Male Poodle (not neutered)	4/27/2009
Q: We just adopted a 3 year old male poodle that was a show dog and we understand he was kenneled for ... A: He should be neutered at once. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the ...
Home Cooked Meals	4/21/2009
Q: I have a spayed female, appricot of 6 years. PROBLEMS: 1. Is allergic to every single brand of dry ... A: I am sorry I don't get into diets. it is a difficult, specialized area. You are correct wanting a ...
Standard Poodle	4/20/2009
Q: Well Kim, I am a little concerned about my male red standard poodle Luckie's height potential. After ... A: I am not Kim. Maybe I am a bad one to ask, because all my puppies turn out to be runts. Of course, ...
teacup poodle	4/10/2009
Q: Our teacup poodle is 4yrs, female, spayed constantly licks her two front paws.......why ?????? there ... A: Those are difficult problems to correct. You have discussed it with the vet? Sometimes it is ...
Aggressive Toy Poodles	4/9/2009
Q: Our toy poodle grew up ouside with my ex-husband, he didn't take good care of him. We got him ... A: You need to reeducate him about his place. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things ...
Toy Poodle Feeding, Coat	3/25/2009
Q: I have two toy poodles, a 6-month old girl and a 3-month old boy. My first question is about the ... A: As for the eating, I would get with the vet. It really doesn't sound like she has been right since ...
bad poodle	3/23/2009
Q: i have a 1 yr old miniature/ toy poodle and everytime we leave we come back to a house full of urine ... A: Part of the problem may be submissive wetting. Many dogs eventually outgrow it, but you can reduce ...
potty training	3/18/2009
Q: I have a lovely male parti almost toy (he is 13 inches and both parents were toy) poodle. He is 7 ... A: You certainly shouldn't be having such trouble now. When you take him out, try walking him around. ...
new toy poodle owner (general care)	3/8/2009
Q: Good Day, I am a new puppy owner, how and when do I start flea treatments? I want to keep my puppy a ... A: I would start with any medical records you have for her. Look and see when she had her last shot, ...
standard poodle with dry cough	2/25/2009
Q: My 18 mo. old standard female has a dry cough. It's not constant, and almost sounds and looks like ... A: That is hard to say. Does she eat very rapidly? If so, try slowing her down. There are not one, ...
Rescued Shiba with ISSUES	2/23/2009
Q: I consider myself an experienced dog and Shiba owner. I've had probably 2 dozen dogs in my life, and ... A: I think obedience training would help, but if you can't afford a class, working out of a book should ...
jealousy and dominance	2/21/2009
Q: how can i stop a poodle from being so attention needy and barking at every noise?qv3eh A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
toy poodles	2/20/2009
Q: I was wondering exactly how do you identify the sex of a toy poodle? My mom purchased a long haired ... A: In young puppies the dangling parts are quite similar. At 5 months it should be easier. If the ...
My toy poodle is a very picky eater	2/19/2009
Q: My toy poodle is about 1 year a 3 months old. I have had her for about a year. In the beginning i ... A: How little is so little? Small dogs don't need much food. Dry food is fine. If the dog chews it, ...
poodle housebreaking	2/15/2009
Q: I have a ten week old poodle my vet said because of parvo not to take it outside till it is 16 wks. ... A: I would find another vet. One that understands puppies need socialization. The period between 6-12 ...
8 yr old poodle	2/12/2009
Q: My sister gave her 8 yr. old min. poodle to me a couple of months ago since I am more willing/ able ... A: I don't know. I have heard of people working out and gaining weight because muscle is denser than ...
Eating	2/12/2009
Q: What should I feed my poodle? A: Any of the common brands of dog chow should be fine. Standard poodles under 4 months and the ...
Poodle giving birth	2/4/2009
Q: I have a miniature female poodle, I like to breed her but I don't know if there are high risks at ... A: While dogs have managed on their own for a long time, skillful intervention can mean the difference ...
standard poodle	1/26/2009
Q: I have a 6 month old male standard poodle and wonder at what age he will be considered full grown ... A: Growth tends to be an upside down hockey stick. He will continue to grow another 6 months or more, ...
small standard poodles	1/18/2009
Q: Having been the owner of a 65 pound standard poodle male for 12 years, I now want a smaller ... A: I have little knowldege of different breeders. If you aren't interested in showing, you could try ...
Puppy aggression	1/13/2009
Q: I would like to ask about my 8 wk old male standard's biting and growling aggression. He does have ... A: The yelp and quit playing is the best technique to stop the biting. Yes, let the terrier teach him ...
my female toy poodle	1/10/2009
Q: no matter what i do,my little one will eat any thing she can find,you name it she will eat it.she is ... A: I have little experience with toy Poodles, but that is exactly how Labs are. Even ones eating ...
poodle	12/31/2008
Q: i have a 7 month old poodle and she will not eat unless i am in the room have any suggestions? A: My first question on dogs that don't eat is are they overfed? Your dog definitely should be ...
training and anexity seaperation	12/30/2008
Q: My toy poodle is 5yrs old and a female. She barks and whins when I have to leave and she also jumps ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
sleeping patterns	12/26/2008
Q: I HAVE A STANDARD POODLE 8 WKS. OLD . I WAS WONDERING HOW MUCH THEY SHOULD SLEEP IN THE DAY TIME SO ... A: At that age, their bladder may not be big enough to make it all night no matter how much they sleep ...
poodles ears	12/22/2008
Q: Can ear infections be deadly to them. I treated and cleaned my poodles ears, they would get better ... A: I am very sorry to hear that. I never heard of an ear infection killing a dog. The ear infection ...
housebreaking issues and crate issues	12/15/2008
Q: My standard poodle is a 5 month old male. Just about the time i think he understands that he is ... A: I would have the vet check him. That dribbling could mean a UTI. All it may take are some ...
Seperation Anxiety	12/9/2008
Q: My 3 year old toy poodle gets frantic when we leave him alone. If we leave him out, he will scratch ... A: I would start with neutering him. While the problem likely stems from poor early care, before 12 ...
cold weather poop	12/9/2008
Q: I am wondering what I can do to get my two year old teacup poodle to stop shitting on the carpet in ... A: If getting out in front and coaxing doesn't get a puppy moving, try dropping behind it and running ...
cold weather poop	12/8/2008
Q: I am wondering what I can do to get my two year old teacup poodle to stop shitting on the carpet in ... A: Try to learn his schedule or signs he needs to go out. Then take him out and walk him around. They ...
Bones	11/30/2008
Q: I have a MINI POODLE. Is it wrong to feed him chicken bones A: Nearly everybody says don't feed cooked chicken bones to dogs because the the dog can crush them ...
housebreaking a 4 month old tiny toy poodle	11/27/2008
Q: I will be purchasing a 4 month old tiny female red toy poodle. She i currently in the pet shop and ... A: You might reconsider the 4 months old. I see many questions where somebody purchased an older puppy ...
My 3 year old toy poodle...	11/26/2008
Q: I have a 3 year old male toy poodle. He is neutered. we trained him to use puppy pads but we also ... A: You may need to combine careful watchfulness with better leadership and confine him whenyou can't ...
itching poodle	11/17/2008
Q: My 2 year old poodle is constantly itching. She doesn't have fleas and is very healthy. I've been ... A: Go to the base of her tail and pull the fur back. If you can see or feel dark, reddish specks, she ...
house training toy poodle	11/6/2008
Q: I have a toy poodle who is 5 1/2 months old. She is crate trained and does well, but while in the ... A: At first it is your responsibility to know and take the puppy out when it needs to go. It needs to ...
house training 6 year old poodle bitch.	10/31/2008
Q: I have just obtained a 6 year old poodle bitch that had her last litter about 10 weeks ago. The ... A: Usually you don't have to do it with older dogs, but taking the water up at 7 PM sometimes allows ...
allergies and toy poodles	10/30/2008
Q: I have been advised that because I am allergic to pet dander the toy poodle would be the best choice ... A: Poodles don't have the dander that causes most allergies. They are often given to people with dog ...
house training 6 year old poodle bitch.	10/30/2008
Q: I have just obtained a 6 year old poodle bitch that had her last litter about 10 weeks ago. The ... A: This can be applied to older dogs too. Biggest difference is the longer time after eating or ...
Toy poodle/house breaking	9/30/2008
Q: I have been following all of the rules of training but can't get my dog to let me know when he has ... A: I have never done bells on the door, but it works for many people. I think what you need to do is ...
Poodle Cycle	9/29/2008
Q: My girl Toy Poodle is 10 months old and has not yet had her cycle. Should I be worried. I also have ... A: I have had females that never came in heat before they were a year old. I wouldn't worry about it. ...
house training?training	9/28/2008
Q: I have a 9 month year old toy poodle. Everyday when I return from school he rips up his pad and ... A: I have never used pads. I have suggested to others that you buy some expanded metal and lay it over ...
my dog	9/14/2008
Q: My dog wants to play with everything in the house, he even jumps to the table where we ate our ... A: Chewing A mousetrap is very effective in making a dog leave something alone. Most dogs will stay ...
16 month old standard male	9/14/2008
Q: my 16 month old standard male nips and barks. he nips other dogs in the hind legs and barks ... A: He is likely only trying to get the other dogs to play. Many older dogs aren't interested in that ...
New standard poodle puppy	8/31/2008
Q: I'm so glad to find you and I'll appreciate your opinion greatly. I love my new 14-week-old red, ... A: You may or may not have more problems with her than with a more expensive, show quality puppy. ...
Our Stray	8/28/2008
Q: We have just aquired a stray poodle who is about 1 year old.Please can you advice what to feed and ... A: Most dogs will thrive on most chows. Much of the negative things you read are marketing hype put ...
toy poddle	8/25/2008
Q: i bought atoy poddle at puppy palace in NH I PAID $14OO.00 fOR him he had kennal cough then need ... A: I don't have any figures for lengths of toy Poodles. They shouldn't be over 10'' high at the ...
Help!!! peeing and pooping in crate 3-5yr old spayed f mini poodle	8/22/2008
Q: We just adopted a 3ish yr od mini poodle from a rescue organization. They said she was used as a ... A: Correcting problems later is much tougher than preventing them in the first place. If she prefers ...
urinating and defacating in the house	8/19/2008
Q: My poodle has never been completely house trained. She does pretty good when we are at home. We keep ... A: When you get home, try picking her up and carrying her outside. Usually them won't urinate while ...
1 yr old male chewing everything	8/16/2008
Q: I have a male toy poodle who just turned 1 year...I can not leave him alone...I have to crate him ... A: Some dogs give up their chewing by 2-3 years old. For now, I would continue to crate him. I do ...
toy poodle feeding	8/10/2008
Q: I have a 6 yr old toy poodle and he refuses to eat any kind of dry food, even moistened, my husband ... A: I tend to side with your vet. Has the vet said anything about his weight? Many dogs will snarf ...
4 Month Toy Poodle	8/6/2008
Q: i wana buy a poodle, someone is selling a four month poodle for 1500 dollars. my concern is that, ... A: Be very careful about where the Poodle has been living. If it was in a home and was exposed to many ...
Potty training my toy-poodle-puppy.	8/5/2008
Q: I have had my puppy for a few days now, and I take her outside when she looks like she needs to go, ... A: You need to identify when she needs to go and take her out then. If she doesn't go, walk her around ...
male dog	8/5/2008
Q: I have a 6 six year old male dog, every time we let him out of the back door he barks at the door, ... A: I would not let him out in the front, too much risk of him getting hit. If out back, he takes time ...
2 months old toy poodle-vomits & feels afraid	7/31/2008
Q: I have a toy poodle. He has appetite to eat but he vomits out the food after awhile. I think the ... A: I can help if the problem is eating too fast. There are not one, but 2 easy, tested, effective ways ...
Male poodle 4 mo. testicals droped	7/27/2008
Q: Can he produce puppies already? And how old are male poodles when testicles drop? A: 4 months is a little early for the testicles to be completely descended, but not unknown. I ...
poodle is peeing and pooping in the house	7/24/2008
Q: I have a 2 year old poodle, who is peeing and pooping in the house. I take him out when he needs to ... A: I would have a check up at the vet first. Discuss neutering if not already. It is no cure all, but ...
house breaking a toy poodle	7/17/2008
Q: We have a 4 month old toy poodle and she does not poop in the house however, if we take her outside ... A: This is long, but the info you asked for along with more you may need is in it. Much of ...
2 yr old poodle	7/16/2008
Q: recently I got 2 poodles a 1 yr old and 2 yr old the previous owners never did house train them. ... A: Start much the same as with a young puppy except the timing is different. While you have them out, ...
Cockapoo digestive problems	7/13/2008
Q: We have a 3 year old male, neutered cockapoo named Toby. Toby seems to throw up often. This used ... A: Is he a very greedy eater? If so, slowing him down may help. There are not one, but 2 easy, ...
peeing poodle	7/9/2008
Q: We have a 1 yr old miniture female poodle..she has been fixed and was potty trained pretty ... A: A vet check is a good idea for most behavior problems. This does sound very much like she is ...
training	7/4/2008
Q: How can I stop my 2+ year old poodle mix dog from pooping on my couch? I found him about 6 months ... A: Neuter him if not already. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's ...
Bad Poodle.. Potty Problems	7/3/2008
Q: I have an almost 2 year old mini poodle, Fiona. She does ok with pottying except at night. We ... A: I doubt there is an alternative to kenneling her. First have the vet check her. Antibiotics will ...
Potty Training for an old dog	6/17/2008
Q: I recently in the last few months moved in with my girlfriend who has a 9 year old Standard, or ... A: You train an older dog much like a new puppy. Biggest difference is the longer time after eating or ...
Keeps goin Cujo!	6/15/2008
Q: Okay, we got a poodle puppy from some breeders that weren't exactly breeding correctly. His mother ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
5 yr old female toy pooping in house	6/13/2008
Q: Our 5 yr old female toy poodle has recently started to poop in the house at night. We then started ... A: It is unusual to develop behavior problems at that age. I would have the vet give her a good ...
new puppy	6/10/2008
Q: i just got a puppy from my friend. the puppy's mother died and it's only 2 weeks old. how can i care ... A: Normally puppies are not vaccinated until 6 weeks. As for the fleas, check the directions for the ...
new puppy	6/7/2008
Q: i just got a puppy from my friend. the puppy's mother died and it's only 2 weeks old. how can i care ... A: Cows milk may cause digestive upsets, but may have to do. it is the lactose that is the problem. ...
food	6/5/2008
Q: I have not be able to find healthy dog food that I can get my two toy poodles to eat.Is there one ... A: rive on most chows. I am part of a program where I see literally thousands of healthy dogs eating ...
adult dog poops in house when its raining out	6/4/2008
Q: What the heck do I do my adult dog (I got a few months ago) has started pooping in the house when it ... A: You seem to have a couple of issues. You need to pay more attention to her learning the times she ...
Can Reduce consumption of protein help?	5/30/2008
Q: My mini poodle girl is 5 months old and has extremely long legs which is out of proportions. like ... A: What does your vet say? If you are feeding a dog or puppy chow and little else, I would stick to ...
few questions about my toy poodle	5/28/2008
Q: I've got few questions about my 6 months old puppy, please help. 1. How many meals whould I feed ... A: 1. How many meals whould I feed her per day? 2 or 3? I am more familiar with larger breeds that ...
Poodle Urinating Problem	5/27/2008
Q: i have a 5 month old female poodle and she just does not seem to be improving with peeing in the ... A: Try watching her, not the clock. Wait until you see signs she needs to go out. It will be longer ...
poodle	5/26/2008
Q: why do people like poodles? A: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Every breed has those that love it. I wish your question was ...
Please i need help!	5/12/2008
Q: Today my sister went to the store and when she came back she found her dog eating her new born ... A: It would be very difficult to train a dog out of something like that. The best thing is to not ...
TRIN TOY PUDDLE	5/9/2008
Q: I HAVE A 8TH MONTH OLD TOY PUDDLE WHICH IAM HAVING TROUBLE TRAINING FOR OUTSIDE OR INSIDE FOR THE ... A: The second and third weeks are when the most risk of accidental breeding is. Don't take this ...
6 months old poodle mix not house trained yet	4/14/2008
Q: About 3 or 4 days ago, I bought a 6-months-old Poodle mix from a pet store. As it was in a "cage" ... A: The biggest difference in housebreaking an older dog is the longer time after eating or drinking ...
pregnancy	4/11/2008
Q: How can I tell if my dog is pregnant. She has been throwing up and is showing signs of having ... A: If it has been more than a month since the middle of her season, a vet can tell by palpitation or ...
Poodles	4/11/2008
Q: How often do miniature poodles get there period? My dog is about 4 or 5. A: Most dogs it is about every 6 months. With some dogs, it isn't obvious. Why don't you just get her ...
housebreaking my poodle ?	4/7/2008
Q: I got a toy poodle female who is now 5 months old and i buy those puppy training pads and she will ... A: I would discontinue the pads, taking her outside, and use the crate. Much of housebreaking is not ...
8 month old Miniature poodle Potty training not spayed yet	4/4/2008
Q: Within the last 5 days we have bought a miniature 8 month old poodle. She has been excellent and is ... A: I am not sure it is natural for dogs to sleep 8 hours at a stretch. I think sleeping all night is a ...
toy poodle	3/28/2008
Q: I have a toy poodle in heat. She is two years old, we have only had her 6 months and this is the ... A: You can expect the discharge to last 3-4 weeks slowly training off to nothing. It may be another ...
poodle	3/28/2008
Q: We have been dogsitting for 4 weeks now and love this big poodle! She is 2 years old and has not ... A: Dogs often throw up after eating grass. I am not near as sure why as some. Much of what the same ...
poodle	3/27/2008
Q: We have been dogsitting for 4 weeks now and love this big poodle! She is 2 years old and has not ... A: If it was your own dog, I would say see the vet. Have you talked to the owner? Sometimes you can ...
heat	3/21/2008
Q: at approximately what age do female dogs quit coming in heat A: Most will continue their heat cycles all their life. The only escape from the hassle and dangers of ...
Housebreaking my dog at the age of 3 years old?	3/18/2008
Q: So my dog is almost 3 years old. She's a shit-poo(shitzu and poodle mix) and we've had her as a ... A: If she was housebroken, but is now having accidents, I would start with a vet check mentioning the ...
adopted Poodle Lab mix aggression	3/13/2008
Q: I grew up with a Labradoodle before they were all teh rage and he was the best! Jake, our dog now, ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
Standard Poodle	3/8/2008
Q: My daughter is looking into getting a standard poodle puppy for a family pet. If all goes per plan ... A: I am glad you are looking ahead. There is no real answer to questions like ''are these breeds of ...
an older poodle having accidents at night	3/5/2008
Q: I have a toy poodle that is 8 years old and she is house broken but the last 3 or 4 months she has ... A: I would start with a vet visit. Such behavior changes are unusual at that age without some cause. ...
Breeding toy poodles...	2/19/2008
Q: .. i am looking for a good poodle breeder to purchase a puppy possibly 2... i was wondering how many ... A: You are rightly concerned. Although I have changed my profile to discourage them, I am still ...
6.5 mo old Blk Std Poodle	2/17/2008
Q: I have a 6.5 month blk female STD poodle (spayed) who did great in puppy class. She is now in ... A: If the trainer, who has seen the behavior, can't figure it out, it will be tough for me. The only ...
Litter box training a 12 wk old toy poodle	2/14/2008
Q: we have a 12 week old toy poodle, have had him for about 4 weeks and we are trying to litter box ... A: In my profile, I don't claim to know a lot about Poodles. Since they are used as service dogs, I ...
Litter box training a 12 wk old toy poodle	2/13/2008
Q: we have a 12 week old toy poodle, have had him for about 4 weeks and we are trying to litter box ... A: I have never tried to litter box train a dog, and I don't think it is a good idea. If you want to ...
i need help with my new puppy!!	2/8/2008
Q: i have a 6wks. new puppy. i was giving two puppies and i had them in my room for a week and i just ... A: A dog that has not been crated since it was little, may take some work. Start out just putting its ...
why does my poodle howl?	2/6/2008
Q: I've noticed that my female 3yr old poodle named Peaches howls when she feels like were crying or ... A: Dogs are highly tuned to their owners' emotions. They are also highly sociable, joining in when the ...
new poodle puppy	2/4/2008
Q: I will be bringing home a mini poodle in a couple of weeks at 9 weeks of age- I am planning on crate ... A: That sounds like a very workable plan. Too bad more people can't take their dog to work. ...
Toy Poodle	1/29/2008
Q: I have a toy poodle. Princess will be a year old on the 10th of February. Female obviously, and no ... A: I would keep an eye on it for another week or 2 and see if it goes down. It takes a while for the ...
Poodle training	1/28/2008
Q: My friend took in 2 toy poodles (5 yrs old) that were suppose to be house trained. Well, the little ... A: Likely so, but it will take a lot of work. One of the tricks is to take it out when it needs to go, ...
Adding a new puppy	1/26/2008
Q: I currently have a 7 year old male mini poodle who is the best dog that I have ever had. He has not ... A: That is hard to say. Unless Bailey has had regular contact with puppies, he may not tolerate a new ...
Poodles death	1/23/2008
Q: My 8 year old, male toy poodle, Poochie was hit by a mini-van and we automatically assumed that he ... A: While you may not of thought about it, I am sure while you held him, you would have noticed any ...
standard adult & pup behavior	1/22/2008
Q: 5 yr. old neutered male stdr poodle. Brought a male puppy standard[non-ntrd] home. Now 13 weeks ... A: Many adults want nothing to do with puppy biting games and their sharp little teeth. One of the ...
Poodle size	1/21/2008
Q: I recently purchased a poodle and am very puzzled about the way to determine the adult size of the ... A: Not all questions have a good answer. The adult height of dogs seem to vary all over the place for ...
whining	1/21/2008
Q: ok so i got a female cockapoo(cockerspaniel/poodle) and shes been with me for about 1 week an now ... A: That is a common problem with an easy, but little known solution. I include it my standard advice. ...
toy poodle	1/19/2008
Q: I'm in the process of acquiring a toy poodle from a breeder. I was told that both parents are ... A: I really don't get into that sort of a thing. I would think that you should be able to find an ...
house training a 9 year old teacup poodle	1/15/2008
Q: I got an old poodle about 3 years ago. He came from a puppy mill and was treated very badly.He was ... A: He may not have the concept of holding it, and going elsewhere to eliminate. By carefully watching ...
poodle tail docking	1/15/2008
Q: I have bought a teacup/toy poodle and he is almost 4 months old and weighs 1.9lb and is not ... A: I already refused to answer this question once. Nobody know everything. In my profile, I don't ...
House Breaking	1/15/2008
Q: I just recently bought a 3 1/2 month old toy poddle and I'm having a little bit of trouble getting ... A: When he is loose in the house, carefully observe him. Then take him out when you see he needs to go ...
11 week toy puddle behavior	1/15/2008
Q: I have a 11 week female toy puddle. She is very sweet but she gets very aggressive when we want to ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
My poodle	1/14/2008
Q: How do you get your toy poodle that is a year old to eat hard food not just soft food. A: Likely you have been over feeding it, see http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx ...
choosing a dog	1/12/2008
Q: I am interested in a dog for my family. My children are 10 and 12 years old and it will really ... A: There are many nice dogs out there. I like the Goldens. If you were thinking of a smaller dog, I ...
breeding mini poodles	1/12/2008
Q: We have an eight month old male min. poodle that we just love. My husband and I would like to buy a ... A: Frankly, I am much more interested in discouraging breeding than helping. Yours is one of the few ...
Anxiety	1/12/2008
Q: Thankyou A: This could be difficult. Start with obedience training. The key to most behavior problems is ...
Dominance	1/12/2008
Q: my toy poodle and my sisters of the same breed is also doin it as if they are pushing each other ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
choosing a dog	1/10/2008
Q: I am interested in a dog for my family. My children are 10 and 12 years old and it will really ... A: May as well go with a Poodle. There is an excellent supply of Poodles and Poodle mixes. One of the ...
toy poodles	1/10/2008
Q: how many weeks before i give my toy poodle a bath A: I seldom if ever give my puppies a bath. Frequent brushing should control odor and shedding. ...
heat	1/8/2008
Q: please tell me how long do poodles usually stay in heat this is her second time, and i am new at ... A: The discharge will last about 3 weeks. The swelling will take several more weeks, and a false ...
toy poodle	1/8/2008
Q: I've been bottle feeding my toy for a couple of weeks now, she is doing great, but I have noticed ... A: I would think likely so, but have little experience with 4 week olds. You might call the vet you ...
HEAT	1/7/2008
Q: I have an 11yr old rescue miniature poodle who appeared to have a heat, but have terrible swelling ... A: I am missing some details I need. Likely the best thing is to try to get into the vet before the ...
silky/poo pees in create	1/6/2008
Q: this little dog is very hard to house break, she pees in the kennel, i' ve had to take all her ... A: I doubt it is the breed, more likely the breeder. My friends and I have experience with hundreds of ...
poodles	1/6/2008
Q: I am about to get a poodle and i would like to know what brand of food do they eat A: Find out what it is eating now, and continue it if it is a common commercial brand of dog chow. ...
early wakeup	1/5/2008
Q: My 2 1/2 year old male toy poodle was waking up around 5:30 am. When the time changed in November ... A: I don't know what a Cesar meal is, but you are risking his life with anything except a commercial ...
housebreaking	1/4/2008
Q: I inherited a 2 yo teacup poodle in May of 2007. She had been "pad trained" but not very well. I ... A: It sounds like you are doing much of what you should be. Have you talked to the vet about it? I am ...
Standard Poodle	1/2/2008
Q: I am getting above dog from its present owner in Oregon. Has been with the family six years and ... A: Much of how traumatized he is will depend on some details you may not have. Is he used to being ...
Male Standard Meets Female Toy	1/2/2008
Q: I have a 9yo male standard & our 13 yo female toy has just passed away - have brought home a 8 week ... A: A 9 year old that hasn't regularly played with puppies will likely want nothing to do with ones ...
toy poodle puppy	12/30/2007
Q: my toy poodle puppy is 8 months old,she wont eat any dog food that i buy,and i have brought many ... A: You may be over feeding her, see http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx The worst ...
Male Red Toy Poodle	12/24/2007
Q: We just obtained an almost 5 yr old male toy poodle from our breeder. We initially purchased two ... A: If he had poor early socialization, it is hard to say just how much you will be able to do. Later ...
Blind Toy Poodle	12/21/2007
Q: I have a toy poodle and he has recently gone completly blind. They said he had rocky mountain ... A: If you are working with 2 vets, I am sure there is nothing more I can do to help his sight. Dogs ...
Best dry food to feed a toy poodle	12/19/2007
Q: I have a 16 month old toy poodle. She is a very itchy dog. I have taken her off of chicken products ... A: The best food is one without the specific allergen that bothers her. You could try a beef formula ...
After speying	12/15/2007
Q: I had my rescued Cyprus Poodle speyed yesterday, but I am not 100% happy with the way she is. ... A: No the blood is not normal. However, it is not normal to spay a female in season because of ...
Age of poodles	12/14/2007
Q: I have a poodle who is 20 years old. Is this some kind of a record A: Could be. I have no idea where to go to check on it. Surely it is one of the smaller types. I ...
Potty accidents with adult "rescued" miniature poodle	12/10/2007
Q: We have had a "rescued" adult miniature female poodle for 3 months. The longer we have her, the more ... A: You could try what I do with new puppies. Biggest difference is the longer time after eating or ...
minature poodle (boy)	12/10/2007
Q: I have purchased a miniature poodle/Maltese mix just two days ago. He is 14 weeks old. I am ... A: I would return it if you can. Its behavior is just what the noted behaviorists Fuller and Scott ...
peeing when visitors call	12/9/2007
Q: My 5 month old female minature poodle uses the cat door going outside most of the time. When I have ... A: Many dogs eventually outgrow it, but you can reduce it by building the dog's confidence up. Start ...
Scared of the dark	12/7/2007
Q: I have a 7 month old toy poodle puppy who is afraid of the dark. He is an extremly intelligent dog, ... A: The poor vision is a possibility. The standard way of checking a dog's vision is if its eyes will ...
Straight poodle hair	12/5/2007
Q: Is there anything I can do that will soften straight poodle hair or help it curl? I feed a premium ... A: It is possible you are doing too well. Usually if you are feeding a decent chow, any supplements ...
Scared of the dark	12/3/2007
Q: I have a 7 month old toy poodle puppy who is afraid of the dark. He is an extremly intelligent dog, ... A: Try building his confidence. Start with obedience training. The key to most behavior problems is ...
Is Purina Proplan in the top food choices ???	12/3/2007
Q: i was thinking on changing the food option on my poodle of like about 10months to royal canin for ... A: There are some rating systems around based on the ingredients in dog chows. Royal Canin always ...
Defacating on the window seat	11/27/2007
Q: Newly adopted rescue 3-yr old Papillon joined our household of 3 other Paps (one is alpha female). ... A: This really sounds like a pack status thing. Neuter him if not already. The key to most behavior ...
Toy Poodle and Winter Months`	11/27/2007
Q: Our Toy Poodle (mix) isn't doing her business outside when the temperatures are extremely cold. ... A: You have to get her to move around. They can only walk and hold it so long. Take her out on leash. ...
Poodles	11/26/2007
Q: I have recently adopted a minature poodle from a shelter. She will be spayed shortly. She is about ... A: I think it would be OK to do it. I would talk to the vet about it. All experts has more categories ...
My miniature poodle and allergies (?)	11/25/2007
Q: My miniature poodle is scratching his ears a lot, chewing his nails, and sratching his body. He has ... A: As I said, it is time for the vet to do some blood work. It may not be allergies. If it is ...
Muffin	11/24/2007
Q: Muffin is 6 years old and we moved into a condo. My husband is having a hard time walking her every ... A: I have a hard time with the idea of having a dog and not finding time to walk it every day. You and ...
IS IT 2 LATE FOR PEE & POOP TRAINING	11/19/2007
Q: alright my situation its this.. i have a 7 month old toy miniature poodle he pees n poops outside ... A: If you are going to solve the problem without going to a crate, you will have to cut the food and ...
Border Terriers or Stanard poodles	11/19/2007
Q: I am retiring, and I want a dog, but which one, a quiz tells me Border Terrier, to mention other ... A: One thing I don't like about those breed selectors is that they assume all members of a breed are ...
housebreaking issue	11/18/2007
Q: I have a 6 month old female mini poodle, She is doing alright with housebreaking, but still is ... A: I have had very good luck with a new puppy by lying down in front of the crate like I was going to ...
Poodle in heat	11/12/2007
Q: My dog will be a year in a couple of days she's been in heat for about 5 days, how long are they in ... A: The discharge usually lasts about 3 weeks. The second and third weeks are when you need to watch ...
Our minature poodle Ashley	11/5/2007
Q: Ashley is 8 months old and a little doll. Two questions: (1)I recently started working part-time and ... A: I am afraid you will have to crate her. If you are going to be gone more than 4-5 hours at a time, ...
training	10/30/2007
Q: I have a 11 week old toy poodle, girl, that I am trying to train, I also have a 4 month old boy that ... A: When you think she is ready to go, get her to the pad. Much of housebreaking is not training the ...
2 1/2 yo male toy poodle	10/29/2007
Q: My 2 1/2 year old toy Rudy has recently started peeing on our bed. I've read some of your answers ... A: I think this is a clear case of a challenge for leadership. They are quite common at that age. ...
Poodle in heat	10/28/2007
Q: I have 2 poodles, brother and sister, and the little girl (Bridget) is in heat now. She's been in ... A: Right now is the worst possible time. A week to 10 days, and you should be safe. Why not get him ...
Throwing up	10/26/2007
Q: i have a 4 year old toy poodle and i recently changed her food because i was currently buying her ... A: I have seen enough dogs, thousands, doing well on common brands such as Pro Plan and Iams, to know ...
MINITURE POODLE	10/26/2007
Q: PLEAS HELP I HAVE BEN DOING SO MUCH RESEARCH ON DIFFERENT DOGS AND FINALLY I WENT TO THE PET STORE ... A: I am very afraid that is the wrong dog for you. A 7 month daughter plus a 2 1/2 month old dog could ...
Housebreaking miniature poodle	10/19/2007
Q: I have a male miniature poodle who is 3 years old and about a year ago he started peeing in my ... A: This sounds like a classic case of a challenge to your leadership. The only quick fix is to neuter ...
Silver Poodles	10/19/2007
Q: I bought a standard poodle in August, as a puppy. She is a "mongrel" looking color at this point. I ... A: Unfortunately All Experts has more categories than experts to fill them. I am doing what I can in ...
potty training	10/18/2007
Q: Missie is a 2.8lb 4 month old teacup poodle. A few weeks ago she started pooping on the floor and ... A: Back to square one. Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for ...
Miniature Poodles	10/16/2007
Q: We have a 1 1/2 year old miniature poodle who is loving, great with kids and playful. We wanted to ... A: Please don't. I know some breeding stock that remained very nice dogs between litters, but they ...
skittishness	10/16/2007
Q: My dog is an 8 month old golden retriever/standard poodle cross. He's wonderful in almost every ... A: Take him to the park or someplace where you can start back away from the traffic. Drill him in ...
New Poodle: Shy Nature	10/15/2007
Q: I just picked out a standard poodle at 6 months of age from a remaining litter of 3--he was friendly ... A: Returning a dog is a tough decision. I see many questions where somebody has bonded to a dog that ...
potty training	10/15/2007
Q: Some of an answer you gave helped me. I've had my papillon since she was 3.5 mos old. She's now 9 ... A: If you are allowed to take your dog to work, I see no reason to give it up. Coyotes are a problem. ...
My poodle is loosing his hair	10/12/2007
Q: My apricot toy poodle is loosing his hair on his back right leg. When I asked the vet she said that ... A: Feed a decent chow and little else, brush regularly, and bathe the dog seldom if ever. If it still ...
My toy poodle	10/10/2007
Q: I have 2 questions regarding my 1yr old toy poodle 1. We just moved to a new house and I am getting ... A: It is quite obvious he is claiming the new house as his own. If he isn't neutered, doing so would ...
heat	10/10/2007
Q: I have my first standard poodle that is 11 mos. I just noticed 3 days ago a few spots of blood on my ... A: The most important thing is to watch her very carefully that she doesn't get loose or a male manage ...
House training a 4 almost 5 month old male toy poodle	10/10/2007
Q: My daughter has a male toy party poodle, that we are having a hard time breaking he poops and pees ... A: If you are trying to leave him all day in a crate or anywhere else, expect nothing except trouble. ...
HELP	10/10/2007
Q: My 14 week old toy poodle Madox, goes to the toilet when ever he feels the urge... He has the run of ... A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
dog- intuception	10/9/2007
Q: My 5 month old puppy was operated on and about 1/2 of the duodenum was removed. She is not ... A: If I had a good idea, I would have posted it on AMHD. The best answer is likely to come from your ...
couhging puppy	10/6/2007
Q: my puppy is coughin. But I am not sure she has the flu or cold it sounds like there is something ... A: Sounds like Kennel cough. Get her to the vet, tomorrow would be good if you can, but Monday should ...
chewing	10/5/2007
Q: I have a 6 month old female toy poodle she in in the crate for approx 6 hrs during the day and at ... A: She definitely needs more stimulation. 6 hours is a long stretch in a crate. Could you find a ...
goldendoodle	10/1/2007
Q: my 3/4 Standard Poodle and 1/4 Golden Retriever is alpha to my just turned 7 year old boy...my son ... A: I am not sure your son will be old enough. With somebody the right age in the family, 4-H dog ...
dry skin	9/29/2007
Q: would you know what kind of shampoo to use on dryskin A: The best thing for dry skin is no bathes at all. Feed a decent chow and little else, brush ...
toy poodle	9/26/2007
Q: i have a toy poodle that keeps rashes, the vet gives my dog creams, tables and needles and as soon ... A: Has the vet suggested what the problem is, perhaps allergies? It is expensive, but the vet could do ...
Aggressive poodle puppy behaviour and toilet training problem	9/23/2007
Q: .I have a 10 week old miniature female poodle, who came home to us 3 weeks ago. Generally she has a ... A: It certainly sounds like she isn't accepting your leadership. The ''den mother'' technique can be ...
standard poodle behavior	9/23/2007
Q: I have a female standard poodle. She is one yr. this month and one of the loves of my life. She is ... A: If crating works, I would stick with it. The dog may be happier in its den than loose in the house. ...
eating books	9/22/2007
Q: It does not matter what I do--run him, play with him, pat him, punish him--he just cannot seem to ... A: When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it ...
housbreaking a toy poodle	9/19/2007
Q: I have a 4 month old toy. I got her at 8 weeks. I cannot get her housebroken with the methods I've ... A: Some dogs are more difficult that others. I think much of it has to do with the care the breeder ...
Toy Poodle pregnancy	9/19/2007
Q: Last week I left my toy poodle with my daughter and her male poodle while I went on vacation. Lucy ... A: There is no good way to tell except taking her to a vet a month after breeding. Quite often females ...
toy poodle	9/10/2007
Q: i just bought a toy poodle and this is my very first pet, i do not have an idea of how many times a ... A: A puppy need 3 meals a day until 3-4 months, and you can cut back to 1 after 6 months. A half cup ...
odd behavior	9/4/2007
Q: We have a 3.5 year old, male, red standard. From time to time, he will display very odd behavior ... A: Usually any behavior problem should start with a thorough vet check, including explaining the ...
Toy Poodle	8/29/2007
Q: How long after eating should I expect a toy poodle to tinkle and/or potty? A: That strongly depends on how old. Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it ...
1 or 2 poodles?	8/27/2007
Q: I have an 18 month old toy poodle. She has a great disposition and seems to love other dogs as well ... A: It is hard to say. Young dogs love visits, but sometimes resent another dog moving in. You need to ...
Mini Poodle	8/26/2007
Q: I have a miniature poodle who is almost 7 months. She does not eat a grat deal and only weighs ... A: Chances are, you should trust your vet. I think Poodles may commonly keep themselves on the thin ...
relapse of housebreaking in 11 mo. female	8/19/2007
Q: our 11 month old female standard has recently started pooping on our dining room rug. she also wet ... A: Could be a physical problem and she needs to see the vet. If she isn't spayed, you can count on all ...
toy poodle pup (apricot)	8/19/2007
Q: i would like some advice please on toliet training and barking when people come to/in my house and ... A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
miniature poodle pup size	8/18/2007
Q: I have a 6 wk old miniature poodle puppy. He weighs about 3 lbs now. Can you measure how large he ... A: Puppies seem to be very inconsistent about how much bigger they get. I do want to comment that a ...
female minature bred by toy male	8/17/2007
Q: Have just put a deposit on a female black toy poodle 6 1/2 weeks old. Mother is chocolate minature ... A: This is the sort of question I admit in my profile I won't be able to give a good answer on. Since ...
poodle weight	8/14/2007
Q: We have just brought home a 10 week old female standard poodle. I was wondering what the proper ... A: Evaluate her as in this link, http://www.longliveyourdog.com/twoplus/RateYourDog.aspx As long as ...
TOY POODLE	8/12/2007
Q: I recently adopted a male toy poodle about 7 years old. First I gave him the run of the house when ... A: He needs some drastic retraining. If it succeeds, it will be a long, hard process. I would start ...
bringing home a new non-poodle dog with my 4 lb.poodle in the home	8/12/2007
Q: I have a 4 lb. toy poodle, age 2; and an 8 year old basenji. Both dogs are neutered males, well ... A: I think getting an adult dog is an excellent idea. We are killing millions of them for lack of ...
poodles	8/9/2007
Q: I would like a 20 lb poodle- but I am being told there is no such entity- minis are up to 15 lbs ... A: Likely you have been talking to people breeding Poodles for show or commercially. A cross between ...
toy poodle	8/9/2007
Q: I have a 4.5 lb toy poodle that is about 1 1/2 yrs old. He has a doggy door so he comes in and out ... A: He is letting you know he is a big boy now and leader of the pack. The key to most behavior ...
spooked puppy	8/8/2007
Q: My 5 month old mini poodle has developed an absessive kind of spooked behavior, jumping in place and ... A: My guess is that it is just a reaction to the increased hormones in his maturing body. I would run ...
When to spay/neuter mini/toy poodle..	7/31/2007
Q: I have a one year old toy/mini ( not really sure what to say since she is kinda in between)... I ... A: It is never too late. Early spay/neuter may not be as good as many suggest. Go ahead and do it ...
Too small????	7/30/2007
Q: We are worried that she is too small. Is this a normal size? Will she make it? We will not get her ... A: One of the biggest risks is parvo, see ...
Too small????	7/30/2007
Q: We are worried that she is too small. Is this a normal size? Will she make it? We will not get her ... A: That does sound small. I doubt they will ever catch up to the littermates that are twice as big. I ...
response to labman's question to me	7/28/2007
Q: labman, i'm sorry i didn't make myself clear when in the post below. what i was wanting to know is ... A: The color is too specialized of an area for me to comment on. Perhaps go to www.akc.org and find ...
Peeing at night	7/27/2007
Q: I have a toy poodle who is almost three years old. We have had major peeing issues at night. She ... A: I would try a crate first. Other dogs may not be as bad as the young Labs I am plagued with. Still ...
gentian violet ear remedy	7/27/2007
Q: I read your info on the gentian violet solution remedy for chronic ear infection and thought I'd ... A: I am sorry, but you must have me confused with somebody else. If you asked me about ear infections, ...
agressive male poodle	7/27/2007
Q: hey i have a female poodle named wolf which is kind and friendly with us so we brought from 2 weeks ... A: The first step is to neuter him if not already. He is aggressive because the breeder was ...
Poor eating	7/23/2007
Q: I have a mini poodle who weighs about 17 lbs. He is a poor eater. He will sniff the premium dry food ... A: My dog won't eat. You need to know your dog. If a dog that normally has a good appetite suddenly ...
Toy Poodle diet	7/21/2007
Q: My toy poodle is 8 years old and he has always eaten 2 raw chicken wings and some biscuits every ... A: Any but the cheapest dry kibbles should be fine. If the tinned food you are feeding now comes as a ...
Toy Poodle diet	7/21/2007
Q: My toy poodle is 8 years old and he has always eaten 2 raw chicken wings and some biscuits every ... A: This is a quote from the material found at http://www.woodhavenlabs.com/documents/feeding-raw.pdf ...
attachment issues	7/13/2007
Q: I have a 5 month old female Schnauzer/Poodle puppy that my fiancee and I got last week. We're both ... A: It is quite possible she saw little of men and may have even had a negative experience with one in ...
Standard poodles	7/13/2007
Q: We have a 2 year old male standard poodle who is very sweet, well behaved and loves other dogs. ... A: In my profile, I didn't claim to have extensive experience with Poodles. The experience I do have ...
Housebreaking and potty training	7/11/2007
Q: Our dog will be 7 weeks old tomorrow. If we are home all day we take him outside when he wakes up ... A: I don't reccommend leaving a puppy over 4-5 hours in a crate. If nobody can make it home, try to ...
Potty Training a Puppy	7/9/2007
Q: My puppy is one years old and he makes all over the house! I let him out a lot with my other dog and ... A: I don't like the pads. I have never used them and see too many questions about problems with them. ...
Toilet training an older toy poodle	6/27/2007
Q: I have a female 2y.o toy poodle and she has just had her first litter of puppies. Before her ... A: Has the vet checked her since delivery? Give her better leadership. The key to most behavior ...
poodle behavior	6/24/2007
Q: ..I have a four year old black male toy poodle...he is a great pet but I am having a problem with ... A: If you are in charge, he won't have to protect you from your mother. It is not too late to train ...
Poor appetite - tiny toy poodle - male	6/24/2007
Q: Simi is 1 1/2 years old. He is 5 1/2 lbs. His rear bones can be felt protruding through his fur ... A: It sounds to me like you need to listen to your vet. The people remarking about him may be used to ...
Feeding	6/24/2007
Q: I am adopting a Miniature Poodle who is 5 years old. He is overweight and has been fed mainly ... A: I can give you a link to ovulating him to know when he has reached the ideal weight. Dogs need a ...
toy poodle	6/16/2007
Q: rescued 7 year old toy poodle yesterday, have had her checked at vets she needs work on neglected ... A: She may have been through a lot and need a few days to adjust. Milk really isn't good for a dog. I ...
Minature Poodle	6/11/2007
Q: My 14 year old Miniature Poodle has a large lump under her chin, and on her neck. Week and a half ... A: I am unfamiliar with anything like that. All I can say is work with the vet. I have a Lab that is ...
my adult poodle keeps marking in the house	6/2/2007
Q: Please help me! We adopted an adult (vet says 7 yrs) small poodle (about 8 lbs)that was abandoned ... A: I think you have a good chance of fixing the problem if you neuter him. Otherwise, at his age, it ...
feeding my toy poodle	6/1/2007
Q: What is the best dry dog food for my toy poodle? He's 10 months old and we had him on a dry dog food ... A: The recall thing is horrendous. Let me reassure you I have very good cause to feel that at least ...
Small Toy Poodle	5/30/2007
Q: My poodle has Seizures and is being treated with Phenobarbital 2 times a day by the vet. She is ... A: I am highly skeptical of the web in general, and especially dog info. Different times I have done a ...
poodle problems	5/30/2007
Q: I just recently bought a toy poodle. When I leave for work I have to put him in a cage. He cries the ... A: What does a puppy need? A crate. It is only natural that a puppy resists its crate at first. What ...
24 mth Standard male puppy	5/17/2007
Q: He has done great on house training for months. The other day he wet in the living room. He just ... A: None of that changes my answer much except I thought 24 months was a little old to start lifting the ...
24 mth Standard male puppy	5/16/2007
Q: He has done great on house training for months. The other day he wet in the living room. He just ... A: He is maturing and claiming his territory and rank in the pack. The key to most behavior problems ...
Bannans	4/27/2007
Q: My 9 month old miniature poodle, Pepper, loves bananas. Are they harmful to her digestive system? ... A: Don't ever give her any grapes or resins. It is only in recent years they were traced to many dog ...
Housebreaking	4/21/2007
Q: I am tired of the antics of my 18 month old miniature yorkie! He has been night creeping and peeing ... A: Neuter him if not already. It is no cure all, but makes a big difference in these cases. ...
housebreaking	4/19/2007
Q: Louie is 9 years old. I have a fenced yard which I let him out at least every 2-3 hours. He will run ... A: After 9 years of doing as he pleases, it will be tough to fix now. Start by neutering him if not ...
retraining	4/16/2007
Q: HOW CAN I RETRAIN MY FIVE YEAR OLD TO USE PAPER OR ENCLOSED CEMENT TERRACE? WE MOVED FROM A HOUSE ... A: Start over again like it was a puppy. Choose a command and spot you want it to use. The less ...
toy poodles	4/12/2007
Q: can my 1yr. old toy poodle have milk? A: It would be better not to. Milk contains lactose that dogs can't digest. For a long, active, ...
New Poodle	4/11/2007
Q: I recently adopted a miniature poodle from the local animal shelter. I was told he maybe 4 years ... A: There is no real way to judge a dogs age. Most vets make an estimate based on the wear of the ...
flea control	4/5/2007
Q: I have a cream colored standard poodle...when I use the topical flea products I end up with a big ... A: I know what you mean. I just paid $86 for a 6 pack of Revolution. It makes sort of a small, but ...
Peeing Poodle	4/5/2007
Q: I have a 6yr old Mini Poodle named Daphanie. Ihave had her since she was 8 months old. My mom helped ... A: Spaying isn't a cure all, but does help such behavior problems. I think it is intentional, but more ...
Bals spots	4/4/2007
Q: Our poodle mix that we got 6 month ago, has 2 1/2 years. She had bald spots on the side exactly a ... A: Can you pull back the fur at the base of her tail and look for dark reddish specks? If you see any, ...
Apricot toy poodle	4/3/2007
Q: My children purchased a Toy Poodle for me from Petland and paid a substantial amount for her. I ... A: Nobody seems to report the same experience with how long dogs grow. My experience is that it ...
toy poodles sicknessess	3/28/2007
Q: what would cause a healthy toy poodle to start gaging and coughing then die? he was 10 years ... A: Any number of things could have caused the death of the 10 year old. Was it on heart worm medicine? ...
spaying	3/22/2007
Q: Our toy poodle is probably in heat. She is 8 months old. I do not plan to breed. When should I ... A: Your big concern now should be getting her safely through her heat cycle. If she manages to get ...
marking territory	2/26/2007
Q: Why does my male toy poodle mark territory in the house? A: He is showing he is the dominate dog. I think why has a lot to do with all the questions I get ...
After spaying	2/23/2007
Q: the answer you had was helpful but I still have question. My Siena had her surgery two days ago and ... A: Surgery must be very confusing to a dog. Things suddenly change and they have no idea they were ...
Growth Rate in Miniature Poodles	2/22/2007
Q: I purchased two 18 wk. old male miniature poodle puppies from the same litter this week. I was told ... A: I wouldn't count on them doubling their size at 4 months. I have never seen an authoritative answer ...
Breeding Poodles	2/21/2007
Q: If my poodle is 8 and in very good health, do you think I should breed her? A: 8 is getting a little on the old side. Do you have any compelling reasons to breed her? Is she an ...
Aging Poodle	2/20/2007
Q: I took my 15-year-old miniature poodle to the vet on Sat. The reason being, he is urinating all ... A: This is a matter of the heart, and no expert has a real answer. I try to focus on, is the dog ...
chewing	1/27/2007
Q: i have a problem with my poodle chewing and pulling up my carpet. is this normal and how do i stop ... A: When you aren't around, the best idea is a crate. Other dogs may not be as bad as the young Labs I ...
toy poodle	1/22/2007
Q: I was told that house training training toy poodles are the easiest thing to do because they are so ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
Goldendoodle	1/18/2007
Q: I found a Goldendoodle female puppy about two months ago.We did try to see if someone lost her no ... A: Poodles and Goldens should respond well to the more positive methods most trainers are moving ...
Goldendoodle	1/16/2007
Q: I found a Goldendoodle female puppy about two months ago.We did try to see if someone lost her no ... A: Much of the dog training world is moving to more positive methods. Training a dog is beyond the ...
housebreaking toy poodle puppy	1/9/2007
Q: We live in Illinois and are getting an 8 week old female toy poodle puppy at the end of January. ... A: I have never used the pads or papers, but see many questions from people that started using them and ...
Toy Poodle	1/3/2007
Q: My Toy Poodle is 1 year old and she has not yet come in heat. Does this mean that she may not ever ... A: Occasionally a female just doesn't come into season before a year old. I urge you to either spay ...
housebreaking an adult toy poodle	1/3/2007
Q: Please help! I bought an almost 4yr old female toy poodle from a breeder that my brother had ... A: This material is meant for younger dogs, but may be as good as anything for your case. If the dog ...
running off	1/3/2007
Q: We have a 'new' poodle that is 2 yrs. She's a teacup & is very fast. She ran out the door between my ... A: "Come" needs to be taught as part of proper pack status and obedience. The dogs see all the people ...
House training my toy poodle	1/2/2007
Q: My miniture poodle bites my hands very hard he is almost 4 weeks old and I substitute with chews and ... A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
standard poodle growth	12/31/2006
Q: Elaine A: As I said in my profile, I don't have extensive experience with Poodles. I do have enough I can ...
False/Phantom Pregnancy	12/30/2006
Q: What are the characteristics of false/phantom pregnancy? Gracie Lou is a 1 1/2 year old toy poodle. ... A: You need to either get serious about learning about dogs, or get her spayed. It is totally ...
Poodle size	12/30/2006
Q: I bought a poodle, She is a cutie. I was told she was a tea cup. I thought it was a little big.. But ... A: I don't like the sound of the whole thing. More and more, I think I would insist on seeing the ...
Poodle potty issues in the home	12/28/2006
Q: My cream six year old poodle urinates on my bathroom floor and sometimes on the dining room carpet. ... A: This very much sounds like a pack status issue to me. The key to most behavior problems is ...
Potty training	12/27/2006
Q: I have a 1 and half year old male poodle. He still is not completely potty trained. He goes 1 and ... A: The best solution to a dog that misbehaves when you aren't around is the crate. Other dogs may not ...
poodles urinating and decafitating in house	12/27/2006
Q: we had 2 poodles and have just got a third (daughter brought him home) so we now have 2 males and 1 ... A: This is a tough problem and will require several things. Spay/neuter the lot of them if not ...
food.....	12/26/2006
Q: I was told by one vet. that poodles should not eat pork and another one said, in small amounts , it ... A: I too have heard that pork is bad for dogs, but never from an authoritative source. Most of what I ...
POODLE MIXES	12/20/2006
Q: I am interested in getting a dog we wanted to wait to the kids were old enough so this will be the ... A: First, dogs vary widely within a breed. Mix 2 breeds, and you have an even wider variation. Buy a ...
When is it time to put a dog down?	12/18/2006
Q: My 16 year old Basset Hound, Katy was possibly diagnosed with cancer several years ago. There are ... A: This is a difficult decision, one I have tried not to have to face. I will anyhow. I think the ...
Teacup Poodle	12/8/2006
Q: Yes, either I or my mom who is retired can go and relieve her during the day. She has not been kept ... A: As long as somebody can give it a mid day break, It should do fine in a small crate withoput food, ...
Teacup Poodle	12/8/2006
Q: We are getting a 12 week teacup tomorrow and I have read so much on crate training, litter box, pee ... A: If you are planning on leaving it alone all day, I am not sure anything is going to work well. Yes, ...
housebreaking a poodle	12/6/2006
Q: I have a miniature 8 months old poodle. She is trained to go pee on the wee-wee, but so far, I can ... A: Watch a dog outside. It will pee one place, and move off and poop somewhere else. Try taking a ...
trouble with a rescued poodle mix	12/2/2006
Q: My family adopted a 10 month old poodle, lab. mix and are having a problem with house training. We ... A: I want to emphasis a couple of things. it is very important when you take a dog out, that you keep ...
Toy poodle pooping in carrier	11/27/2006
Q: Last night I let my 10 wk old poodle sleep in his carrier instead of his crate and he peed and ... A: In some cases that becomes a problem. I wouldn't worry too much over one incident, especially if he ...
Aggressive poodle	11/27/2006
Q: My 10 wks old poodle has become very aggressive for what reason I don't know. Over the holidays, my ... A: It may just be a phase he is going through. The key to most behavior problems is approaching things ...
house breaking any dog.	11/25/2006
Q: I brought home a german shepherd and husky mix about 10 months old. He pooped in the house and I ... A: It doesn't sound humane or effective to me. Much of housebreaking is just the dog learning to ...
how determine color of toy poodle	11/20/2006
Q: I am buying a toy poodle, it looks red (it is 3 weeks old) and the breeder told me for sure it was ... A: If you are not planning to breed it or show it, ask yourself if you find its color attractive. If ...
Toy Poodle Temperments	11/15/2006
Q: I have a 3 1/2 year old toy poodle. Recently her attitude has change she is nipping at my children ... A: You should start out with a vet visit. Likely it won't turn up anything. schedule spaying if not ...
Riding	11/2/2006
Q: Ok, question about my poodle. Actually two questions.... #1...My poodle hates to go for rides. When ... A: I am not sure there is a good answer to that. It does sound like your pack structure needs work. ...
Puppy whining	10/29/2006
Q: I just brought home a 6-week old female poodle puppy. She tends to whine when she is left alone. ... A: I don't know about other times, but this list includes a solution to crying at bed time. What ...
Marking	10/26/2006
Q: Our male miniature poodle is 8 months old. Her was house broken by the age of 16 weeks. He is ... A: If you had neutered him at 6 months, this may not have developed. Do so now. It is no cure all, ...
standard jumps when he sees kids	10/20/2006
Q: When I take my 5 month old (just-neutered) standard on walks, he bucks like a wild horse when he ... A: Switch to a head collar so you have control over him. The leading brands are Promise, Haltie, and ...
toy poodle walking on lease	10/20/2006
Q: ------------------------------------------- The text above is a follow-up to ... The toy poodle is ... A: I am having a little struggle getting my 11 week old Lab Holly to move too. What I have found works ...
Two poodles in the house.	10/18/2006
Q: We have a 2 and a half year old poodle , since birth, and we just rescued a female poodle, same ... A: 2 females is the combination most likely to cause trouble. The current stand off may not improve ...
House breaking poodle	10/4/2006
Q: My poodle turned 1 yr old on 9/11/06. He is still NOT housebroken. I've tried the newspaper on the ... A: Punishing him unless you catch him in the act only confuses him. Even then, a stern but not loud ...
Crate Training	10/2/2006
Q: I just adopted a 9 month old toy poodle who was allowed to pee in his crate - his old owner hardly ... A: Like a lot of other things, it is more difficult to straighten our problems than not to cause them ...
Toy Poodle Pooping in the House	9/20/2006
Q: I recently purchased a 2 1/2 year old toy poodle. I was told that she is house trained. She has ... A: Part of this may be due to the stress of a new home. You and she may need to learn to communicate ...
Housetraining	9/19/2006
Q: house traning a toy poodele? A: Much of housebreaking is not training the puppy, but making it easier for your puppy, you, and your ...
poodle behavior	9/19/2006
Q: I bought him from a breeder when he was 6 months old. He was being trained as a service dog but they ... A: Likely half the questions I answer, I include the suggestion of obedience training. The key to most ...
hours of sleep	9/18/2006
Q: I was wondering how many hours a day a dog will typically sleep. I have a toy poodle that I have to ... A: Dogs seem to be very adaptable. If they have nothing better to do, they will sleep most of the day. ...
poodles	9/15/2006
Q: how log take them to learn patty train A: Done right, it goes fairly quickly if you are very attentive to the puppy. Any dog forced to live ...
Toilet training my dog?	9/15/2006
Q: My eigth month old miniature poodle is trained to relieve herself on a wee-wee pad inside my ... A: I think I have seen questions like yours before, but do not remember anybody claiming success. I ...
RUNNY EYES	9/8/2006
Q: I washed her but it makes no differentence, is there anything i can put in her food or do you know ... A: Has the vet checked her for infections? Cleaning any up is the first step. On another site, I ...
Urinating in the house	9/8/2006
Q: I have a toy poodle who I have had for a year and is a year old, he is great but in the past 6 ... A: I think the problem is that he thinks he is top dog and is marking the house to support his status. ...
poodle ear infection yeast	9/7/2006
Q: I have tried everything from ear plucking oral meds and ear meds can't get rid of yeast infection. ... A: Has the vet tried a different diet? The chow you are feeding may be fine for most dogs, but there ...
get poodle to retrieve the ball	9/4/2006
Q: Can you tell me how to get my poodle to retrieve the ball? She will gladly chase it, but not bring ... A: If she holds it, but doesn't bring it to you, try moving away from her. Even clap you hands and ...
pekingese	8/20/2006
Q: I have the same problem with my 8 month old pekingese that the other lady had with her poodle. He ... A: Neutering is no cure all, and takes a while to have much effect. Still, it does help. Certainly ...
puppy ;aggressive behaviors	8/14/2006
Q: We ahve a 5 month old female. She bites a lot. Is this normal for this breed? She will jump up and ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
Housebreaking	8/14/2006
Q: I read someplace the amount of time a Miniature Poodle from 8 weeks to adult can hold his or her ... A: There is a widely quoted formula of an hour for each month old plus one. That is for resting in a ...
Breeding	8/7/2006
Q: How many puppies can a poodle have? A: It varies. Why do you ask? I hope you are not trying to calculate how much money you can make ...
lifting leg in house	8/3/2006
Q: I have a 7 month male who seems to be marking his territory in the house! I am at wits end. He has ... A: The key to most behavior problems is approaching things using the dog's natural instincts. Dogs see ...
feeding a poodle	7/20/2006
Q: my friend mixes dry food with tuna for her toy poodle - 7 mths - Is this okay? A: NO! Unlike the dog chow, tuna is not the complete and balanced diet a dog needs. If she has to do ...
teacup poodle housebreaking	7/19/2006
Q: We are picking up a teacup poodle puppy on Saturday and I would like to know how people have ... A: If you read my profile, I didn't claim to have much experience with smaller dogs. How old is it? ...
breeding	7/15/2006
Q: My daughter has a yorkie that is 9 months old and wants to breed him with a 12 yr. old toy poodle. ... A: I am sorry I guess I should have read your question more closely. Breeding a 12 year old male would ...
breeding	7/15/2006
Q: My daughter has a yorkie that is 9 months old and wants to breed him with a 12 yr. old toy poodle. ... A: Yes it would be possible, but highly irresponsible. Among other problems, it would be physically ...
feeding	7/13/2006
Q: my toy poodle is 6 yrs old and i feed her tin food,dry biscuts. At least once a week she will stop ... A: I would change her over to a dry kibble. Most dogs will thrive on most brands. Look for AAFCO ...
dog breed compatibility	7/8/2006
Q: Have a toy poodle, with a great disposition. He is sweet and plays well with other male/female dogs. ... A: You are less likely to have problems with 2 males than 2 females. It is even more likely to be OK ...
My dog always biting everyone.	7/1/2006
Q: I hope you can help me. The promblem is that my dog which is poodle toy always biting everyone. Is ... A: Young Labs, which I know best, and other puppies tend to very bad about biting. You see a litter of ...
mini poodle barks whenever he hears a noise	7/1/2006
Q: Our 10 yr old mini poodle is driving us nuts. He jumps up and barks at even the slightest sound. ... A: These are very serious problems. More so for his age. They are so ingrained, change will not be ...
can cat and dog live in the same home	6/30/2006
Q: can cat litter make your poodle sick .. i heard it can . if it can what will happen .. A: Almost anything unusual a dog eats can upset it stomach or cause diarrhea. I haven't heard of other ...
Age a puppy should be to start Flea treatments	6/23/2006
Q: We had a wonderful miniture poodle for 16.5 years and just got another one. My wife and kids ... A: Frontline is an excellent product. I use Revolution because it treats heartworms too. If it is ...
Housebreaking	6/14/2006
Q: My question is i have a 1 year old teacup poodle, we leave a pee pad down for him to use during the ... A: I doubt that has much to do about housebreaking, instead it is who is top dog. Having a good pack ...
Urinating in house and on bed	6/14/2006
Q: We recently adopted a 7-year-old female toy poodle and were unable to get any sort of history, ... A: This sounds like a classic dominance problem. It may either be the reason she was gotten rid of, or ...
Potty problems with young poodle	6/7/2006
Q: I have a 10 month old standard poodle. I got her when she was 4½ moths old, last december. When I ... A: You have had a vet verify there are no physical problem? If a dog was forced to live in its own ...
stop poodles from fighting	6/5/2006
Q: please be so kind as to let me know if there is any way we can get our dog and our daughters dog ... A: If they are younger dogs, are you sure they are not just playing? The 2 dogs in this picture were, ...
recently began urinating in house	5/25/2006
Q: I apologize, I could not send this with the original question or answer, as it was too many ... A: Our retired dog guide sees her old partner a couple times a month. The apartment complex she lives ...
recently began urinating in house	5/23/2006
Q: We got a miniature poodle about a year ago from my boyfriends aunt. He had been with an old woman ... A: You haven't said how old he was. All the changes he has gone through would be difficult for a ...
Standard Poodles -- personality & grooming	5/18/2006
Q: I'm interested in getting a Standard Poodle because years ago our family had one and its reputation ... A: I am not sure how Poodles are supposed to be with children. However, as with other breeds, the most ...
Urinating even after being outside	5/17/2006
Q: I have a miniature poodle that is 1 and 1/2 years old. He has been fixed. The dog urinates in the ... A: This is a difficult one. I don't like leaving the dog loose in the house and expecting it to use a ...
Poodles!	5/14/2006
Q: I've been having some problems with a stupid poodle that I bought. I'm not sure, but I think it's ... A: Yours is a classic case of why everybody that knows much about dogs says never buy one from a pet ...
aggressive towards children	5/12/2006
Q: I have a 9mth old mini poodle bitch who will not tolerate my 18mth old grandson anywhere near her. ... A: This is a very hard question to answer. I don't think small dogs and small children are a good mix. ...
Teacup poodle Feeding	4/26/2006
Q: I have a 10 week old teacup poodle, and it seems that we cant find the right food for her. Really ... A: Most dogs will do fine on most chows. Jumping around from chow to chow is one of the worst things ...
Teacup Poodle/Crate training/Peeing	4/24/2006
Q: I have a 9.5 week old teacup poodle, and we have been crate training her rather successfully since ... A: A couple of things may help. Likely you will be at the vet's soon. It seems like daily. Have her ...
Personality change post-partum	4/13/2006
Q: We have a 4-year-old poodle who did not have an aggressive bone in her body until she had her first ... A: That is not normal. Have you had the vet check her? If nothing turns up, it may not be a problem ...
Growling Poodle	4/6/2006
Q: I have (or had) a well trained poodle. Nowadays, when he is being corrected he has started growling. ... A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
Spiteful urination?	4/4/2006
Q: We adopted a 7 year old poodle from the shelter last year. Jake has brought much love into the ... A: hank you for adopting him. Older dogs are often hard to place. I have read in books that dogs ...
Feeding/Nutrition	4/3/2006
Q: I have a toy poodle that is about to turn 6 months old. I bought her from The American Dog Club. ... A: Reliable information on dog nutrition is hard to come by. Who else except the dog food companies ...
biting and growling, 11 year old toy poodle	3/13/2006
Q: I have recently "inherited" my mother's 11 year old female toy poodle. Mother allowed her to growl ... A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
Skin problems	2/24/2006
Q: My gorgeous little dog called Patchy, is a Poodle crossed Jack Russel, very unique according to his ... A: Since he is getting regular care, I am assuming the vet has looked at the possibility of allergies. ...
tear stains	2/21/2006
Q: I just received a toy poodle puppy, he is 4 months old & a cream color. He has really bad stains ... A: Try flooding the area with clear, tepid water, and blotting it with dry paper towels. You may be ...
Potty Training /Anal glands	2/19/2006
Q: I just got a 4 month old silky-poo. My friend told me that I need to regularly express the anal ... A: I would leave the anal glands alone as long he doesn't seem to have problems. The scooting is a ...
diahrrea in puppy	2/19/2006
Q: My 4 month old silky-poo which I have had for 2 days has diahrrea and now when he tries to go it is ... A: Dogs can swallow too big of a piece of most of the consumable treats including pig ears, rawhide, ...
Can't seem to find the color name for my poodle	2/8/2006
Q: I just got a new standard poodle pup over the weekend. Prior to going to get him, I was told he was ... A: Your question is way past me. Here is a site that you should enjoy even if it doesn't help, ...
Housebreaking Older Poodles	2/5/2006
Q: We have wonderful 2 poodles: a 10 year old miniature (male) and an 8 year old toy (female). Up ... A: I hope those stupid toads never make is as far North as I live. It may be tough for for older ...
Behavioral urination?	1/30/2006
Q: I have a 1 1/2 year old female toy poodle. I just moved to a new location with a new roomate. So, ... A: Moving is very stressful for a dog. Adding another person is stressful too. Just what goes on in ...
feeding	1/13/2006
Q: I am having a problem getting my poodle to eat. We have tried dried dog food, differant can foods. ... A: It is an aberration for a healthy dog, not under a major stress, not to eat what it needs. If you ...
housebreaking	1/6/2006
Q: We just purchased a toy poodle 8 weeks old, the person we got her from said she is already paper ... A: I favor outside, but my methods can easily be adapted to a paper or the pads, Wee Pads, etc. Much ...
bump on my 6yrs poodle's	12/28/2005
Q: I have a poodle he is 6yrs old. Recently i found a bump on his back. It almost looks like a zit on ... A: It could be a reaction to a tick or other insect bite. I would keep an eye on it. Try to remember ...
house breaking a 3 year old poodle	11/26/2005
Q: When I got my female toy poodle 3 years ago, I tried to potty train her first by using the potty ... A: You are going to have to start all over. You will need to spend a large amount of time keeping a ...
Growling/baring teeth	11/6/2005
Q: I have a 1 year old minature poodle who is showing some aggressive behavior. He is always stealing ... A: That's right. As dogs age, they will take over if you let them. Too many people don' take the ...
biting poodle	11/3/2005
Q: I have 2 adopted poodles, both are neutered males The most recently adopted male age 2 1/2 was given ... A: It is confused about who is in charge. It is quite possible it is used to being in charge, and ...
Poodles Age	10/30/2005
Q: I own a wonderful toy poodle who is less than a year old. He is a great family dog and we have been ... A: A young puppy will have gaps between its teeth and maybe a mix of adult and puppy teeth. An adult ...
biting	10/29/2005
Q: We have a miniature poodle, 12 years old, who is biting us when we leash him at night and in the ... A: I would hate to start a program of disciplining a 12 year old dog that is in pain. It is a little ...
mean dog	9/24/2005
Q: Need help. I love my toy poddle, Harley, problem is he is about 8 months old and he goes after ... A: Neuter him, if not already, and start obedience training. Having a good pack structure reduces such ...
I have a 3yr old poodle who...	9/19/2005
Q: I have a 3yr old poodle who insists on making small depsits size of pinky small nail.Does this it ... A: The cleaning is often referred to as ''scooting''. It is a sign of worms or anal gland problems. ...
mini poodle	8/21/2005
Q: we have had sammi 1.5 years.crate trained him.all of a sudden he has started to leave us poopie ... A: If your schedule has not changed, that sounds more like a status issue than being unhappy about ...
how to get our toy Poodle to take her meds	8/16/2005
Q: ,, we have a mature toy poodle, recently she was diagonosed with an enlarged heart, and expereinced ... A: There may not be a good way. You could try peanut butter or cooking fat. I have fallen back on the ...
Housebreaking middleage poodles	7/20/2005
Q: My husband and I have had two toy poodles for the past 5 years (male 6 years old, female 12 years ... A: I think this has much more to do with rank and status than housebreaking. You have made their life ...
poodle	6/21/2005
Q: i'd like to know what age is perfect to teach new commands to my toy poodle. i've already teached ... A: I start my puppies the day I get them, 7-8 weeks. The younger the puppy, the shorter the sessions ...
training questions	6/16/2005
Q: Our 9-month-old neutered male Standard Poodle puppy is pretty good Dear Labman, Thank you for ... A: I have gone through most of their first year with 15 different dogs, mostly Labs, plus visitors ...
training questions	6/15/2005
Q: Our 9-month-old neutered male Standard Poodle puppy is pretty good -- sweet, beautiful, and crate- ... A: Some dogs are chewers, bad chewers. Apparently your older dogs weren't. Even most of the worst ...
Poodle Puppy	6/14/2005
Q: Our family recently purchased a 8 wk old poodle puppy, and we already have a 8 month old poodle. The ... A: I am a strong supporter of starting obedience training the day you get a puppy. I am glad you are ...
Pregnancy	5/22/2005
Q: Is 8 months too young for a toy poodle to be pregnant ? Please Respond A.S.A.P. ! A: Unfortunately no. Many females go through their first season by then, and if a male got to her at ...
FRONTLINE TOP SPOT	4/19/2005
Q: I have a 4.8# white poodle which I bathe once/wk. Because of bathing so often, is it safe to use ... A: I can't say. I have never used Frontline. I think all the modern creams and drops are absorbed ...
Should I purchase her or not??	4/13/2005
Q: I writting because I'm in the process of purchasing a tiny toy poodle. The poodle is 5 months old ... A: I don't always answer questions in the order they come. I think your other question suggested you ...
Food!	3/27/2005
Q: We have a miniature poodle, he is our pride and joy. The only thing I am concerned about is his ... A: Likely more dogs are killed with kindness than abuse. One of the big problems with the small breeds ...
72 hrs after spaying, my toy poodle is panting, and whining.	3/4/2005
Q: We had our six year old, black toy poodle spayed on Tuesday, 3/1. The reason we waited so long is ... A: Spaying could be much harder on a 6 year old than the typical 6 month old that would be back to ...
My Poodle	2/19/2005
Q: My toy poodle peanut is almost 4yrs old and she still is not going to the bathroom outside, and the ... A: I met some people at an expo today that do Lab rescue. I was telling them how much easier I think ...
I HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD MALE STANDARD POODLE	1/15/2005
Q: I HAVE A 9 MONTH OLD STANDARD POODLE MALE - HE IS A VERY GOOD BOY IN THE HOUSE, IS CLEAN, REASONABLY ... A: I am afraid this may be just his individual nature. He may do better when he is older. This is not ...
Poodle	12/20/2004
Q: How do you do ? I am a 19?]year?\|old Japanese woman and live in Tokyo. I've been fascinated with ... A: Years ago the Poodles were very popular in America. When any breed becomes popular, greedy people ...
My Standard poodle female	12/19/2004
Q: We live in a rural area and have our Standard Poodle Girl housed outdoors in a kennel run with her ... A: This is an area I have little experience in and must rely on my reading and general experience. ...
Miniature poodle	12/19/2004
Q: Our ten year old miniature poodle seems to have mental quirks about doing certain things (at certain ... A: I am not sure what this could be. At 10 years old, a Miniature Poodle should still have many good ...
Potty Training	12/13/2004
Q: We have a 6 month old toy poodle that is almost trained to use a puppy pad but would like her to go ... A: This may not be easy to fix. There are a few things that may help. The most important one is to ...
Dew Claws	12/13/2004
Q: My 6 month old eski-poo (American Eskimoo Poodle Mix) is going in to be neutered this week. We have ... A: Dew claws tend to be a nuisance. Unless carefully trimmed, they scratch. They also can snag and ...
Desperately Seeking Poodle advice	12/6/2004
Q: I like your profile. I was hoping to find somebody with more than just the average obediance ... A: I try to keep my training on the positive side, but is some cases, with more difficult dogs, a ...
Largest poodle	10/31/2004
Q: Years ago I had a friend that had an imperial poodle, he was a monster (great dane size). Are there ... A: I love big dogs, the bigger the better. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Imperial Poodle. ...
Toy poodle	10/16/2004
Q: I recently had my 1 year old toy poodle spaded. About two days after she started careing around her ... A: I certainly wouldn't call it normal, but it isn't unknown. Spaying is major surgery on a patient ...
I have a female poodle, she's...	10/14/2004
Q: I have a female poodle, she's 12 years old, lately she's been nervous or scare her left foot ... A: If your Poodle is a Standard Poodle, 12 years old is old for the larger dogs. She could be having a ...
9 month old poodle growling and trying to bite	10/5/2004
Q: I have a 9 month old teacup toy poodle named Mike. Mike is a very sweet puppy and we love him ery ... A: Having a good pack structure reduces such problems. The dogs see all the people and dogs in the ...
lifespan of toy poodles	9/26/2004
Q: Can anyone tell me the lifespan of a toy poodle. A: The average life span of any breeds varies widely. The smaller dogs tend to have longer life spans. ...
lhasapoo - 7 yrs old	9/16/2004
Q: Babee is the sweetest most loving dog we have ever had. we give her all our attention, we are ... A: I am really lost on why a 7 year old would suddenly start behaving like that. It does seem to have ...

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