Abused Dog Afraid of Being Picked Up?We rescued our Chiweenie (Chihuahua Dachshund mix) from an out of state pound where she was picked up as a stray. The pound had her age at 11 months. Once she arrived with us, we quickly found that she had been abused.
Training a Dog Not to Bark or Be Aggressive?We have a Cojack named Sparky, which is a very, very fitting name for him. We rescued him from a local shelter and didn't know what he was. They said he was a Sheltie/Dachshund mix, but after looking at the photos of the Cojacks I see exactly what he is.
Training a Dog Not to Bite?Our 6 year old Yorkipoo is biting, whoever is holding or playing with her. She doesn't want anyone else approaching, etc. The one holding her also gets bit, too. If anyone goes to get her from wherever, she starts growling and lunging.
Training Puppy Not to Bite?Jewels (10 wk old Pit) has a bad habit of biting us and our smaller dogs. We want to break her of it before our child arrives so our son/daughter does not get bitten.
Dog Urinating on Our Bed?We have a 3 year old American Staffordshire Bull Terrior that has been urinating on all the beds in our apartment, on and off since he was a puppy.
Training a Dog Not to Growl and Snap?I have an Australian Shepherd who just moved into my house at college with me and 3 roommates. He is sweet and friendly 95% of the time, but I have recently noticed he has some weird quirks.
Training a Dog to Use Pee Pads?I have had a Pomeranian for 3 months now. The vet said he's about 2-5 years old. We take him out for walks 3 times a day for about 30 minutes each. He usually does his business outside and normally can hold it through the night with no problem.
Training a Dog Not to Bite?I have a Chiweenie that bites everyone. Any suggestion how to break her of this? Please let me know. I am desperate.
Training a Pit Bull Puppy Not to Bite?I have a three month old Pit Bull, that is just biting like crazy. How do I get my puppy to stop biting?
Puppies Aggressive Towards Other Dogs?I have 2, 8 month old, puppies who are sisters. We rescued them from a pound, but while I walk them they always show very aggressive behaviour towards other dogs we see.
Training a Dog Not to Bite?Several months ago our 5 yr old Yorkie/Pooh started biting. How do we stop this? She's gotten us and the grandkids several times. And does it ever hurt! We're thinking about buying her a muzzle.
Teaching Your Dog to Fetch?I am about to add a new dimension to Bruno's playtime. I am going to use the two-toy bait and switch, using two identical toys, to attempt to teach him to fetch. He is not really a puppy anymore, I am not sure how it will go, if he will be interested in it or not. Have any of you done this?
Training a Dog to Not Run Away?My dog always runs a way; how can I stop him?
Training a Small Dog Not to Attack Visitor's Shoes?I have a 9 month old Jack Russel cross Patterdale. He's lovely, but when people come into my garden he bites their shoes and won't let go. He only does this when in the garden though. Any ideas?
Training a Dog Not to Go Pee in the Lake?We just moved to a lake house and my Lab has gotten into the habit of going into the lake to pee. Any idea how I can stop this behavior? I am not thrilled. She is doing this for obvious reasons. Any ideas, besides moving?
Dog Marking in the House When He Sees a Cat or Person Outside?Our 2yr. old Pug started marking in the house when he sees a cat or sometimes people passing our door. He is a very friendly dog with animals and people, but when he has a door between him and them he barks then marks. What do I do?
Getting Dogs to Not Chase Cats?I have 2 small dogs that get along with my friend's cats, until one of cats starts to move! The dogs will sit next to the cats, be nose-to-nose with them and will even try to play with them.
