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| Subject | Date Asked |
| Rescue terrier aggression | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: Hope you can help. We adopted a male terrier/sheltie/other mix from a rescue about 3 months ago. ... A: I am not opposed to getting rid of a dog that does not work in your life. I fear for your safety ... | |
| Chewing rugs and furniture | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently got a Cairn Terrier. She is 4 months old and cute as she can be. I have had her for one ... A: Make sure she has plenty of excercise and has plenty of toys that keep her busy. Cairns are busy ... | |
| westie | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: at what age should i breed my 7 year old westie because it keeps picking up this 1 teddy bear and ... A: Its pretty much now or never. I wouldn't breed a bitch after 7 years old. As for picking up a ... | |
| itching | 10/1/2009 |
| Q: what can i do to help my yorkies fur grow back after a bad flea infestation. he keeps scratching and ... A: Its the actual flea bite he is allergic to. Fleas will inject their saliva and thats what the dogs ... | |
| Yorkies Ears | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: I just read your piece on taping yorkies ears... 1st paragraph says to use masking tape inside the ... A: Sorry I don't remember answering a question like that. No matter. I use "mole skin" and "tear ... | |
| cairn terrier coat | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Oh no, I took our sweet little cairn for her first grooming. Did not know about their coats. The ... A: The coat should be fine. Get with a local dog club and they should have a recommendation for a ... | |
| Life span of Rat Terrier | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: A friend of mine is moving and has asked me to adopt her Rat Terrier. The dog is 13 years old with ... A: That's too bad that this person is getting rid of a dog in his/her senior years because he/she is ... | |
| Barking Terrier | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: I have what appears to be a mix rat terrier and possible Chihuahua or something else who barks at ... A: I had this problem with one of my dogs a few years ago. I was constantly yelling at her, tried bark ... | |
| breeding | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: how often should you breed a Boston A: As with any bitch of that size, I would only breed her 4 times in her life. Not before 2 years of ... | |
| patterdale terrier | 5/23/2009 |
| Q: I have a 2 month old female whom I crate when I have to do an errand. The dog barks and howls for ... A: Crate her when you are home. That way you can scold her. Also try putting a towel over her crate ... | |
| jack Russells who fight for blood | 4/23/2009 |
| Q: I have 3 Jack Russells. Two are females are they don't get along as well as I would like. Mostly, ... A: No you can never trust them again to be alone. This time it may have been treats....next time it ... | |
| obedience/ tomato juice | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: how do i get my fox terrier to stop begging for table food? and to respond to the word no and drop? ... A: Warn anyone at the table NOT to feed the dog. If your dog knows "down stay" them put the dog on a ... | |
| My sanity | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago I adopted a Toy Fox Terrier from the pound. We have a small male deer Chihuahua and ... A: All I can say is crate, crate, crate. When outside and you just don't want to stand out there with ... | |
| Differences | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there are a breed like Australian Staffordshire bull terriers and if there ... A: Sorry I am unaware of a Australian Staffie. Not to say that there isn't one. I try to educate ... | |
| Rescue Terrier Cross or Carin Terrier | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: I am interested in adopting a 4mo old Terrier Cross and am worried about how hard it will be to ... A: At her age she shouldn't be hard to crate train OR potty train. The key is just be consistent. As ... | |
| Referral to you | 2/9/2009 |
| Q: I've been referred to you by Debbie Pratto, whom you worked for years ago. I am considering adding ... A: I am sorry I don't know a Debbie Pratto. I am an earthdog judge. I have trained and run my own ... | |
| pomeranian-yorkie mix | 2/5/2009 |
| Q: I have a 4 months old pomeranian-yorkie mix. What is the lowest temperature I can safely keep him ... A: At 4 months old a dog can safely be left at 65 degree house in doors. Yes providing him with ... | |
| Boston Terrier Mating Process | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: Can you tell me if this is a successful mate ANSWER: YES! You need to read up on the internet ... A: You can go to akc.org and go to litter registration. You can do this online or by snail mail. Keep ... | |
| Introducing puppy yorkie to a 10 yr old yorkie | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: I have a 10yr old male yorkie who is EXTREMELY spoiled. Last week I purchased a 3 month old male ... A: I have older dogs and puppies together. Let them work it out. The older one WILL put the puppy in ... | |
| female white westland terrier in her first heat | 9/2/2008 |
| Q: I have two seven month old westies a male and female they are not brother and sister. the vet said ... A: YES CRATE......A heat lasts approx. 28 days. DO not trust the male isn't interested one day but ... | |
| what is a staff terrier | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: I received an alert this evening about a Staff Terrier that is about to be euthanized and is ... A: Sorry........My computer has been down and I am on my friends computer. Staffies are nice dogs. ... | |
| Soft Coated Wheaten | 8/23/2008 |
| Q: Brady is 5 years old and I have owned him since he was 3 months old. How can I get my Wheaten to ... A: Well its likely that Brady has been allowed to jump on people his whole life. Every time he jumps ... | |
| Agressive 4 month old yorky poo!! Help!!! | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: We have had our puppy at 7 weeks old, He has been the best up until these past 2 weeks. We have ... A: OH NO!!!! This dog needs help by an expert trainer in your area NOW! Otherise this problem will ... | |
| health issue | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: s on walks if I let her of lead will she cum back and how do I get the brownish stains around her ... A: Take her out on her lead and tell her to potty. If she doesn't then crate her and try again in 30 ... | |
| scared rat | 4/13/2008 |
| Q: please help me I have a 8 mth old rat terrier female {princess}she is so timed ,scared you name it ... A: Well with a name like Princess you have treated her like one. Your husband has to be the one to ... | |
| 5 month old bedlington terrier | 4/6/2008 |
| Q: My mum has a 5 month old male bedlington.The problems we have are he leaps through the air all the ... A: Ignore his wanting attention. Don't go in the house excited to see him. No eye contact with him. ... | |
| Are toy fox terriers eligible to compete in earthdog events? | 4/1/2008 |
| Q: Are toy fox terriers eligible to compete in AKC earthdog events? There are a few out there that ... A: As far as I know TFT are NOT eligible to compete in Earthdog. The Cesky Terrier is the latest ... | |
| potty training a yorkiepoo | 3/21/2008 |
| Q: i bought a 9 week yorkiepoo 4 days ago and was told to litter train her. i'm not having great luck ... A: Don't follow her around. Put a lead on her and attach her to yourself. She shouldn't have free ... | |
| potty training a yorkiepoo | 3/20/2008 |
| Q: i bought a 9 week yorkiepoo 4 days ago and was told to litter train her. i'm not having great luck ... A: Jean, Both you and your husband NEED to be consistent. Take her to her box and put her in it. Lots ... | |
| HOUSE TRAINING A 2-YEAR OLD YORKIE | 3/9/2008 |
| Q: I need to find a home for my two year old Yorkie I guess. He just will not submit to house training ... A: I have a mini schnauzer in for training at the moment. I never used a belly band before till now. ... | |
| Potty Training | 3/6/2008 |
| Q: I adopted a 11 month old toy fox terrier from a breeder on 2/13/08. He had been with another family ... A: I asked a friend who specializes in little dogs. She has done this with dogs she trains. There ... | |
| emergency | 3/4/2008 |
| Q: I just recently bought a rat terrier and i don't know what to feed it and it's very small it's a ... A: Depending HOW young it is? If it is 6 to 8 weeks old you can feed it a good puppy food from your ... | |
| Buying a Puppy | 3/2/2008 |
| Q: I want to buy a puppy and I live in FL and the puppy is in ID, has to be flown to us.. I have seen ... A: If it were me personally......I would not buy a puppy that NEEDS surgery right away. Yes it is a ... | |
| RAT TERRIER | 2/20/2008 |
| Q: I HAVE A QUESTION TO ASK I WAS WONDERING HOW DO I TRAIN MY RAT TERRIER BECAUSE HE IS A WILD DOG AND ... A: Since this is a volunteer site, I can only advise or give my experiences. I just don't have that ... | |
| type/brand of shampoo | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: I would like to bath my Border Terrier occassionaly but I have heard that you need to use specific ... A: You shouldn't have any problems with using any kinds of shampoos. The trick is you don't need to ... | |
| 6 month old Male Yorkie | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Male Yorkie and a 5 year old Female Westie The Female just went into heat this ... A: Like it or not, frankly I don't care. Unless you have worked at a shelter that puts dogs down then ... | |
| 6 month old Male Yorkie | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I have a 6 month old Male Yorkie and a 5 year old Female Westie The Female just went into heat this ... A: YES they can breed at 6 months of age and get a bitch pregnant. I suggest that you either get a ... | |
| house training | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: i just got a 5 month old male toy fox terrier, and he will no go outside to use the bathroom - i ... A: Get an exercise pen and place it in a spot you can see from the door or window. Make sure you cover ... | |
| fox terrier, how to pick up | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: I'd like to know if the following way of picking up our fox terrier is harmful to him: one hand ... A: I prefer putting my hand under the jaw bone as oposed to using the collar. But no you aren't ... | |
| Training a deaf puppy | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: Tammy, I have adopted a fully deaf Bichon puppy. He was a cruelty cash from Mexico and has been ... A: First off cudos to you for taking on such a big job. I don't think using a vibrating collar is ... | |
| Bichon (castration) | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I just got my dog castrated four days ago. Ever since he has not got out of his bed and gone up or ... A: I personally have never had any problems. But I think if you are babying him HE may think that he ... | |
| jack russell shih tzu cross breed | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: "We have a Jack Russell Shih tzu cross. It is a one year old neutered male. His name is Alfie, ... A: I am so sorry to hear about your dilemma. It sounds like you have tried everything you can on your ... | |
| Yorkie eating habits | 12/7/2007 |
| Q: my yorkie is 7 years old. Will not eat any dog food and very little dog treats . I started giving ... A: First nquestion is, Do you leave the food down all the time? If so you NEED to put it down 2 times ... | |
| pee and poop | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: I just read yr answer to this problem but.....I have a 4,1/2 months old Cairn terrier and this guy ... A: Henriette, Your dog is still so young that he really needs to be in a crate some of the time. ... | |
| My 2 year old Rat Terrier / Skiperkey | 11/9/2007 |
| Q: Ok.. our dog is almost 2 years old now.. She is good with going to the bathroom outside. She tells ... A: Its called happy pee. Or submissive pee. Most dogs grow out of it, but at 2 years old, sounds like ... | |
| Pee and Poo | 10/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a male Rat Terrier, he is 8 months old. I got it last month and he is doing ok with potty ... A: He should not be having to go out 8 times a day to potty and 5 times a day for poops! That is ... | |
| Terrier breeding | 9/28/2007 |
| Q: I was wondering how old a cairn terrier female has to be before she comes in heat. I have a little ... A: 3 months old is too young to come in season. From about 6 months to 18 months is when they will ... | |
| Rat Terrier | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: My dog Rat Terrier Maggie will be a year old in December. I have owned her since last feb. She was ... A: No its not bad as long as she gets a chance to get out and run for a while. Your flea problem needs ... | |
| Maltese terriers | 9/25/2007 |
| Q: He is about 3 months old and his problem is that he seems to snap and bite a lot especially me, we ... A: First off so not to embarrass yourself to anyone walking on the street, what you have is a toy breed ... | |
| behavior problems with Rat Terrior | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 6 year old rat terrier that we are having problems with. She is peeing and pooping all ... A: This dog sounds like she has YOU trained. You should get a trainer to come to the house and do one ... | |
| obsessive compulsive rat terrier | 9/5/2007 |
| Q: I have a 17 month old mini rat terrier and he constantly licks his paws. This is annoying and my vet ... A: Usually feet licking is attributed to food allergies. Try changing his food to a no grain diet. ... | |
| Grooming | 8/31/2007 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a 12 week old Cairn and I have been reading on the Internet about ... A: That is perfect for your dog. I have used them on some of my dogs. You can start using it on him ... | |
| Grooming | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I just recently purchased a 12 week old Cairn and I have been reading on the Internet about ... A: Welcome to the wonderful world of Terriers. First off if you are going to have the dog hand ... | |
| rat terrier feeding | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: We have a new 5yo rat terrier. How often should we feed her? Thanks. A: Dogs like a schedule. Most people that I know feed their dogs twice a day including me. 7 am and 7 ... | |
| TOY FOX TERRIER TEETH QUESTION | 8/20/2007 |
| Q: My 6 year old female TFT has lost several teeth in the last few months. No trauma, they are just ... A: Oh MY.......I am so sorry I didn't see the 6 YEAR old part. Well its normal and its not. Some of ... | |
| staff terrier | 8/15/2007 |
| Q: would like to know the personality of a staff terrier. does it do good with another dog. A: Well there are two different types. American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier. ... | |
| Jack is peeing on my husband | 8/14/2007 |
| Q: I have a 10 week old Jack Russell male pup. If my husband moves him off the bed he will pee on him. ... A: Sometimes puppies have a problem with holding their urine when scolded,or just being happy to see ... | |
| my rat terrier | 8/13/2007 |
| Q: ANSWER: Well either your rat terrier was introduced to your neighbor at one time and he wants to ... A: but they always charge a lot of money. so is there an other way of how i can train him with out ... | |
| my rat terrier | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: A: Well either your rat terrier was introduced to your neighbor at one time and he wants to greet them ... | |
| Potty training a dog in a fenced back yard | 8/10/2007 |
| Q: I just got a Rat Terrier who is 8 weeks old. He already can go through the night without going ... A: You basically answered your own question. You are doing an awesome job. Yes limit your play with ... | |
| 3 mo old Yorkie poo | 8/6/2007 |
| Q: I have a 3 month ole yorkiepoo and he attacks my 8 year old daughter constantly. I pull him off of ... A: Sometimes you get a bad egg. This sounds like one that you should part with quickly. I am going to ... | |
| walking | 7/26/2007 |
| Q: my dog is 3 years oldshe is ajack russle i hade her since she was a pup whenever a take her out for ... A: I don't know what you can do at 3 years old. She has been allowed to get away with it for 3 years. ... | |
| your answer on potty training yorkiepoo?? | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: Colbert: We recently purchased a beautiful YorkiePoo for our daughter who lives in Ohio. I am ... A: Place the box in an area you want it to stay. Have you tried putting her on a leash and keep saying ... | |
| Eating Habbits | 7/2/2007 |
| Q: my dog is a mini jack Russell who is almost 4 months old and we have had him for just over 2 months. ... A: There is a dry mix that you can buy at a pet store that you can mix in his food that will ... | |
| TFT Heat in home | 7/1/2007 |
| Q: I am getting a puppy TFT and I know that they don't like the cold but at what temp. should I keep my ... A: I am assuming as in TFT you are meaning a Toy Fox Terrier. Don't let the lack of coat fool you. ... | |
| Yorkie terrior odor problem | 6/28/2007 |
| Q: My 1 year old male, has a bad doggie odor. What do you suggest to help rid this smell or make it ... A: Yorkies tend to be a little bit more oilier than other breeds. Bathing once a week is not too much ... | |
| toy fox terrier | 6/21/2007 |
| Q: i have a female 8 mos old and in season how long will she be there? and isn't she too young? A: No she isn't too old. Some dogs start at 6 mos. You can expect her to be in season 26 days. DO ... | |
| Shitzu/Maltese mix change in behaviour | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: We have a 2 year old Shitzu/Maltese mix complete male dog who until the last month has exibited no ... A: First off you need to neuter your male mixed breed dog. There is no reason to have him complete. ... | |
| potty training | 5/14/2007 |
| Q: When i brought her home she did well now she just pee's everywhere in my house i have paper out ... A: First off I would not put anymore papers down. Pull them up. Next crate her when you can't watch ... | |
| Toy Rat Terrier in Heat? | 5/9/2007 |
| Q: We have a Toy Fox Terrier. She is 10 months old and we think that she is in heat. She has a watery ... A: OH YES she surely sounds like she is in season. They last about 28 days and happen every 6 months. ... | |
| Rat Terrior Puppies | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: How can I keep my brother and sister rat terrior puppies from fighting. They go at it and it is all ... A: WOW at such a young age!!!! The problem is only going to get worse.......Find a local trainer ... | |
| Unruly Rats | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I see you've answered a previous rat terrier question. I have two toy rats a male and female, one if ... A: Sorry to hear about your problem. Unfortunately there really isn't anything to do with them. ... | |
| Rat Terrior Puppies | 5/5/2007 |
| Q: How can I keep my brother and sister rat terrior puppies from fighting. They go at it and it is all ... A: First off how old are they? Have they been spayed or nuetered? What sets them off? Is it food, ... | |
| Yorkshire (depro provera shots) | 5/4/2007 |
| Q: i have the sweetie little yorkshire and she is 11mons. She is in her first heart from what i know, ... A: Sorry it took me so long to answer. My mom is in the hospital. You CAN get a second or third ... | |
| appropriate air temperature for rat terrier | 4/30/2007 |
| Q: My wife and I both work during the day and the dog is left at home inside. Question is: What is an ... A: Most people don't think of their dogs in summer. Since I live where there is no air conditioning ... | |
| Training YorkiePoo | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: I am having much difficulty training my YorkiePoo. She will go outside sometimes, and then come in ... A: How much time is the dog left to do her business? Are you out with her or is she left on her own? ... | |
| 4 1/2 yr old female yorkie, owned since lil'pup | 4/23/2007 |
| Q: she eats kibbles & bits I bought her a new brand and she gets sick and throws up yellow flem and ... A: Most of your grocery store brands aren't good. Go to a store that sells premium foods and talk to ... | |
| Potty Training a Yorkiepoo | 4/2/2007 |
| Q: I have a yorkiepoo that is about 2-3 months old.... I am having a VERY VERY HARD time getting him ... A: CRATES CRATES CRATES.......Now then thats the word for the day. Go get a crate and start feeding ... | |
| House Training Carin Terrier | 3/31/2007 |
| Q: I have a 14 week old male Carin Terrier who will go outside and go to the bathroom, will come in and ... A: If he is being pretty consistent about peeing after he has been outside then when you think its ... | |
| My "Lil Guy" | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Well first off I am a first time pet/puppy owner and don't really understand this feeding schedule ... A: I can understand first time gitters. Yes you need to put him on a schedule. In the AM and PM. I ... | |
| Bedlington Puppy | 3/7/2007 |
| Q: I am trying to located a "pet quality" pup. I'm not concerned w/sex, size or color. I have been ... A: Have you contacted anyone on the Bedlington Terrier Club of America site? I don't have anything and ... | |
| brittish staffordshire bull terrier | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: ..we've just gotten this wonderful puppy, she is 6 weeks old. when she gets excited she tries to ... A: Hold her face when she does that and a FIRM "NO BITE". And you are right in giving her a toy in ... | |
| My teacup yorkie/pomeranian mix | 3/2/2007 |
| Q: My teacup yorkie/pomeranian mix is 10 weeks old and has not been potty trained. How should I do ... A: You can set an exercise pen in a spot where you ant him/her to go in the yard. Put the dog in the ... | |
| Training | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: I have an 18 mos old rat terrier. He's been with me for about 8 mos. I see to it that he's ... A: I get this question all the time. First you have to see the breed of dog you are dealing with. Its ... | |
| Jack Russell Agression | 12/30/2006 |
| Q: We have had our Jack Russell, Bam, since he was 6 weeks. He is now 1 1/2 years old. He has shown ... A: It sounds like he has finally come into himself. Has become the dominate one in the "pack". With ... | |
| red tears | 10/11/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10mnth old maltese terrier i just wanted to know if you have an answer to keeping the red ... A: Sorry for the delayed answer. I have gotten home late every night this week. First off a ... | |
| red nose pit puppy training potty | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: Please help my boyfriend brought me and the kids home this Red nose pit and just to get things going ... A: First off get a crate that he can grow with. Put a box in there to take up room. Only give him ... | |
| House training.. and seperation anxiety | 9/28/2006 |
| Q: I really need your help. I am on my last end of potty training my puppy. I'm not going to give her ... A: Basically you answered your own question and have the same opinion on how you have been treating ... | |
| Bedlingtons | 9/18/2006 |
| Q: Is there such a thing as miniature or toy Bedlingtons? thanks, Kim A: Kim, Sorry for the delay i answering your question. I forgot to put myself on vacation. To ... | |
| airedale terriers | 9/17/2006 |
| Q: She is 12 years old, airedale terrier, what is a lifespan and what do they normally die from? A: It really depends on the breeding of your dog. Most general rule is that the bigger the breed, the ... | |
| Rat Terrier Puppy | 9/2/2006 |
| Q: I just acquired a rat terrier last night she is four months old. How can I easily potty train her ... A: First you need to get a crate that fits the dog. Only enough space to stand up, lay down and turn ... | |
| New Dog | 8/27/2006 |
| Q: We just adopted a 1.5 year old JRT and we've had her home now for 6 hours she's been walked and has ... A: Its Sunday morning and hope that she has gone pee. Sorry I didn't get this till now. May I ask ... | |
| my puppy eats poop | 8/19/2006 |
| Q: i have a 15 monthe smooth hair fox terrier and it like to eat and roll in poop. why? A: LOL.....Sorry to laugh. You need to get some stuff that you put in their food at the pet store just ... | |
| How safe is my pug with Jack Russells | 7/30/2006 |
| Q: My best friend has two female Jack Russells. She got them together as litter mates and they're about ... A: I missed that these were bitches. Oh Geeez. I have had my worst fights with bitches. My males may ... | |
| running away | 7/22/2006 |
| Q: I have a gorgeous 1 year old wire fox terrier (she has been speyed). We seem to be able to pretty ... A: When you let her off lead at the park does she come right away or take her time? And further more ... | |
| why does my dog bite feet | 7/21/2006 |
| Q: we recently gave a 3 year old cairn terrier a home.she is female.for the first week she seemed fine ... A: I am so sorry to hear of your problem. Since she is a rescue dog you have no idea what her issues ... | |
| Feeding | 7/20/2006 |
| Q: Tammy, I need to know how many times a day should I feed her. Some say only once and keep water down ... A: You should only be feeding her twice a day. 3 times is way too much. You can cut her food down a ... | |
| Feeding | 7/13/2006 |
| Q: I need to ask a question about my miniature Schnauzer. She is 6 months old. I have had her since ... A: No you shouldn't leave food down all the time. She won't ever be on any schedule. Infact feed her ... | |
| Toy Fox Terrier in Season | 7/10/2006 |
| Q: We have "Nibs", a ten month old Toy Fox Terrier. We have had her since she was nine weeks old. When ... A: She may take up to 18 months to come into season. I have something to say about breeding though. ... | |
| housebreaking 10wk puppy | 7/9/2006 |
| Q: I have a 10wk old female jack russell and i am having the hardest time house training her. I did ... A: Stephanie, You have the right idea as putting her in a smaller place. BUT you need to go even ... | |
| leash aggression | 7/8/2006 |
| Q: my 5 year old shepherd/terrier cross is the most well-mannered dog-- except when he's on a leash! we ... A: Good Day taai, I am so sorry to hear of your problem. Sounds like you are trying to do everything ... | |
| 2 male Bedlingtons | 7/7/2006 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase 2 Bedlington Terriers. I'm wondering if 2 males will fight. I had a ... A: I have had multiple males and females live together. I do have the most problems with the females ... | |
| Fear Aggression in my Terrier | 7/3/2006 |
| Q: I have a 3 y.o. neutered Boston Terrier, Norton. I know your specialty is Bedlingtons but the BT ... A: Good Day Amy, Congrats on the baby. How exciting for you. Well, do you walk Norton on a choke ... | |
| playing with boston terrier | 5/21/2006 |
| Q: I just got a rescued 6 year old boston terrier who will not play with toys, ball, etc. only wants to ... A: First off...Thank you for rescueing. That is a great thing to do. Well, like you had really ... | |
| My terrier's eating habits.. | 5/18/2006 |
| Q: My little dog is a cross terrier (Jack russel & Yorkshire Terrier) who i've had fom about 6 weks old ... A: With the breed that he is, he sounds like he is bored. Sometimes dogs that are fine one minute seem ... | |
| House Breaking | 5/4/2006 |
| Q: All I can say is I'm at my wits end, HELP. My 2 1/2 yr. Male Yorkie Gino he is 4 1/2 lbs. I know ... A: Sorry it took me so long to answer. My computer was on the fritz. Is he neutered?? If not do ... | |
| Schnauzer traits | 3/17/2006 |
| Q: Are Schnauzers chewers and diggers? Because mine is! He's 4 months old, so teething is still going ... A: It really depends on the dog, but most times Schnauzers don't do this. Being 4 months old you can ... | |
| dog training | 3/13/2006 |
| Q: Perhaps you can help. We have a 15 month old miniature schnauzer who is well potty trained but has a ... A: LOL Oh the games they play. Ü Don't chase her. Then you are playing into her game. You need to ... | |
| bedlington terrier groomer | 3/12/2006 |
| Q: We have a 4 year old bedlington terrier and we are visiting our daughter in West Lake Village, CA, ... A: I don't know of any good groomers in that area, but I live in Huntington Beach which is about an ... | |
| 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: Try having him sit away from the door. You may want to put a lead on him when he is in a sit ... | |
| eating wood | 3/6/2006 |
| Q: My Jack Russell, Jackie Malone, is 8 1/2. I've had her since she was a few months old. She's had a ... A: Jude, Are the doctors sure they got all cancer cells?? If not there might be some more growing. ... | |
| training | 2/9/2006 |
| Q: my west highland terrior dog is now 4 years old. When he was a puppy he was run over by a cyclist, ... A: You can focus train him. First do some things at home. Put him on a choke chain that fits ... | |
| 1 1/2 newly adopted dog had personality change after castration | 2/1/2006 |
| Q: We just adopted a 1 1/2 year old terrier mix. He had been living with a foster family that we knew ... A: Yes he will return to normal. Some people think that this is just a minor surgery and when they ... | |
| shedding | 1/25/2006 |
| Q: Yes, do terriers shed? Also, do all dogs shed? Thanks A: Yes ALL dogs shed! But its how their hair is that determines if it goes all over the house and on ... | |
| Rat Terrier puppies | 1/23/2006 |
| Q: i thinki spoke to you earlier about my 5 week old terrier puppies? anyways they are doing fine on ... A: Well what do you do when they whine?? Do you pick them up? If so STOP. You are renforcing that ... | |
| Peeing in house | 1/22/2006 |
| Q: My 2 1/2 year old Jack Russell pees and deficates in the house even though he is let out regulary. ... A: Do you have a dog door? This might help the problem since he enjoys going when he pleases. OR ... | |
| Rat Terrier puppies | 1/18/2006 |
| Q: I got a Rat Terrier puppy thats 5 weeks old and i got a Nursing bottle and formula for him but i was ... A: First of all 5 weeks old is way to young to be away from mom. What breeder would sell you a puppy ... | |
| puupy HATES collar/halter | 8/9/2005 |
| Q: I dog sit for a neighbor's 2 Scotties. Lucy is wheaton Scotty, 1 yr and 9 months, Ricky is new baby ... A: WOW.......This little guy has everyone on guard. He has sure trained everyone on his terms. 4 ... | |
| How do I train my border terrier? | 8/3/2005 |
| Q: I have had my female border terrier since May. She has been through many things....we got her from ... A: Yes it sounds like she is getting a bit possessive. You need to tell your dog NO. Perhaps put a ... | |
| yorke | 5/29/2005 |
| Q: i recently purchased a 5 month old yorke and would like some information pertaining to this animal. A: I don't know what the actual question is?? If you are looking for breed specific things about ... | |
| What is | 5/7/2005 |
| Q: What is this breed of dog and from where and what are they good for? Just curious? A: http://clubs.akc.org/btca/ The Bedlington Terriers were bred to kill verman. They are from England ... | |
| just adopted a yorkie | 4/14/2005 |
| Q: i adopted a yorkie 6 weeks ago i love him, he is adorible and will be 5yrs old on july 8th. i ... A: How do you know he isn't peeing in the apartment? He could be doing it in a hiding place. I ... | |
| temperment | 3/9/2005 |
| Q: Can you truly give detailed answers why this breed would be good for my small chilren? This breed ... A: TERRIERS as a generalization is not realistic. Terriers are just a group. Terra.......meaning ... | |
| RE: Our Border/Scottish Terrier Mix | 12/28/2004 |
| Q: We have a Border/Scottish Terrier Mix that is probably 5 year old. He was living on the streets ... A: Sounds like Lucky is a very fitting name for the little guy. Well Borders typically aren't hyper, ... | |
| aggresive behavour | 10/28/2004 |
| Q: I used to have 2 dogs, a pomeranian and a jack russell terrier (Toby). Both are male. Then, I bought ... A: Sorry to hear that you are having problems. You didn't say if they were neutered or not. Either ... | |
| HELP WITH PUPPY | 10/19/2004 |
| Q: I am a middle school student and so is my brother. We are gone for 6 hours a day. We do however have ... A: Yes your dog is TRAINABLE. Its people you have to train. The dogs aren't stupid just bored. A 6 ... | |
| House-breaking a Yorkie | 10/7/2004 |
| Q: My wife has a small, male Yorkshire Terrier who is about 5 years old. He was just under a year old ... A: Sorry it has taken me so long to answer. I have been out of town. You need to get a CRATE! It ... | |
| search n rescue | 9/9/2004 |
| Q: I just made a major purchase on a shepherd for search n rescue work. They start them so young, to I ... A: No there isn't anything wrong with training a puppy to do a job early on. Keep it simple and don't ... | |
| Airdales | 9/7/2004 |
| Q: I did not realize you only specialize in one breed of terrier as an expert on this site? I was ... A: I know MOST terriers. Bedlingtons, Smooth Fox Terriers and Schnauzers are my true loves of the ... | |
| Training | 9/5/2004 |
| Q: I need to know how to begin with my new puppy? Where do I start with him? Potty breaks are nonsense ... A: I know puppies are frustrating at times. The first thing you need to do is go to the pet store and ... | |
| Shih Tzu | 8/7/2004 |
| Q: I have a dog (Shih Tzu)& i have a big problem with him. My dog (2 mounth yeras old) bite me,.... Can ... A: Just like kids they need to have bounderies. They can understand NO BITE as part of their language. ... | |
| Shih Tzu | 8/5/2004 |
| Q: I have a dog (Shih Tzu)& i have a big problem with him. My dog (2 mounth yeras old) bite me,.... Can ... A: No problem about your english. I do have a couple questions for you though. When does your dog ... | |
| Housetraining Cairn terrier | 7/31/2004 |
| Q: We have a 12 week old Cairn terrier male. He's just adorable, but doesn't seem to be getting the ... A: Do you have access to another dog? If one of your neighbors has a nice male dog that can come over. ... | |
| blue airdalesB | 7/6/2004 |
| Q: This still freakls me out. As you can see the mispellings on this. I use to be a lettercarrier until ... A: I am sorry to hear of your dilema. I know here in the USA we would of taken the dogs from the ... | |
| scratching | 6/20/2004 |
| Q: I have three Jack russel Mum Dad and daughter the vet says they do not have fease so why do they ... A: A flea can jump on the dog, grab a meal and then jump off. If that is the case then its the saliva ... | |
| Airedale habits | 5/27/2004 |
| Q: I am very active with my 3 y.o. female airedale. Whenever we wrestle or I am laying on my back ... A: I don't know what it is but some dogs like the short hairs on your face. My husband had the same ... | |
| house training | 5/10/2004 |
| Q: At the end of December 2003 I had a female Parsons Russell Terrier from kennels. She was 5 months ... A: What are the times your dog spends in the crate and what is the time spent outside?? Making sure ... | |
| How do I train my terriers? | 3/3/2004 |
| Q: I have a rat terrier (2years old) and terrier mixed (4 years old), both girls. How can I easily ... A: Have you had both dogs since they were pups? If so then what have you done so far for house ... | |
| My Jack Russel Terrior | 2/29/2004 |
| Q: When i pick my dog up in a certian way, it growls. It will be all lovey dovey, and then when some ... A: I have a friend that has a Schnauzer that acts the same way when you pick her up. It mostly happens ... | |
| dog grooming | 2/8/2004 |
| Q: I was considering going to school to become a dog groomer. Do you think this a good move in the ... A: There is a high demand for quality groomers. Please make sure that the school you choose is of ... | |
| elimination habit | 1/25/2004 |
| Q: I foster Jack Russells. I have a wonderful seven year old male now that has only one issue. He ... A: I had a Standard Poodle that did that samething. Fortunately for me he did it against the fence ... | |
Tammy Colbert, CMG, CAH
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer most questions pertaining to owning, training(obedience and protection),agility,tracking, earthdog, grooming,and traveling with your Bedlington Terrier.
Experience
I have owned and bred Bedlingtons for 15 years. I currently own a blue male. I have done obedience work with my dogs and have done earthdog with my dogs. I am currently an AKC Earthdog Judge at all levels. I owner/handle my dogs in conformation. I am also a Certified Master Groomer of 20 years.
Organizations
I belong to Bedlington Terrier Club of America, Bedlington Terrier Club of the West, Southern California Professional Groomers Association, International Professional Groomers, National Dog Groomers of America Association, Miniature Schnauzer Club of Southern California, Western Fox Terrier Association and the Smooth Fox Terrier club of America.
Awards and Honors
I have won many grooming awards in the grooming industry.
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