Dog Training: Toddler
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Dog
Asked by P.M. from Harrisburg
on January 2, 2011
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My husband and kids REALLY REALLY want a dog. I REALLY REALLY do not want a dog (been there done that). How do we resolve this??
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- Hi, P.: I suggest you do a circle meeting about the dog issue. Everyone come up with their reason for the dog and you give your reason for not wanting a dog and ...
- I read something on the wall at the vets yesterday. It said "To err is human...to forgive canine". Every dog I have every met loves you with it's whole heart and nev...
- I really like Julie B's answer, that sums it up well. Do you both work, and kids in day care? If you get a puppy, that first stage of chewing, digging, and potty tra...
Dog
Asked by S.E. from New York
on February 3, 2012
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so recently i posted a question asking about bringing a new baby home with my dog, should i be worried and how he would react.. in one of the responces i got someone s...
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- aww he knows. love the stories people are posting about how protective their dogs were when they were pregnant. my 8 lb mini dachshund is a huge scaredy cat but she'...
- Your hormones, posture, smell, and the way you move all change when you're pregnant. We may never know whether the dog knows you're pregnant, exactly, but it is very c...
- My aunt's dog would let you know if you were ovulating, if aunt flo was about to visit, and if you were pregs. He'd want nothing to do with anyone except my aunt, but ...
19 Month Old Ready to Potty Train?
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 12, 2008
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while getting ready for my wedding on friday my 19 month old climbed the potty and sat there.... the past week or so she has been taking off her diaper every time she ...
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- Hi E., My daughter also started potty training at 18 months and she was fully trained by 24 months (except at night she wore a diaper). I think you are at a good star...
- E. I have 3 girls and all potty trained differently. The only thing that was consistant is that it only works when they want it to. I would guess that your daught...
- She is obviously ready to stop being in a wet diaper. We always potty trained when they started walking, and I assume at 19 months, she is walking. When she does use...
Dog Training
Asked by F.S. from Dallas
on June 14, 2011
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I have a puppy who's 4 months now. He's going to be a huge dog I think (Great Pyrenees/Boxer mix). He's getting too big for me to be dragging to the vet, etc. Has a...
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- Just so you know, Petsmart doesn't really train your dog. They train YOU to train your dog. It's a lot of work and you should start as soon as possible. I know I can't...
- If you have an easy going dog that naturally listens well and will be easy to train then I think you can get by with Pets Mart. If you have a strong willed dog that i...
- I would find a local positive trainer and take a class. Observe one before signing up to make sure it looks like a good fit. Did he not want to go in because he was ne...
My Dog
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on August 29, 2011
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My dog name is Lady she is 2 yr old and since I got her from the pound she was easy to house train but, when ever she lays down and gets comfy, she will loose control...
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- Unfortunately she will probably need a prescription. My mom was dealing with this with her dog. When she got on the meds it stopped completely. If you are unable to...
- There could be two alternative problems here. One, dog might have a bladder infection. Two, dog might have elevated blood sugar. I do not know if there is a low cost o...
- If you call the SPCA (where you got her) and ask for a vet recommendation, they will be able to tell you a good place to go. A lot of towns have a low-cost veterinary ...
Dog Training
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on March 15, 2010
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We just adopted a 6 month old pup from the animal shelter. He's a BIG boy (about 48 lbs) and very very rambunctious. He LOVES to jump on people. I need to know how to ...
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- As in work in pet care, I would suggest www.barkbusters.com or caninedimensions.com as they come to your home and help train you as well. Agewise, he is at the right ...
- This is fixable, first don't spend money for someone else to handle your dog. You can do it, my god you had children you can do this!!! First put a leash on with a ...
- join an obiedience class. he is just a puppy and means no harm.I train with choke collars and reward make a big issue if he minds lots of petting good boy and such. I ...
Toddler and Dog
Asked by N.T. from Miami
on June 6, 2009
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I need some suggestions. My toddler gets very exctied around our ten year old dog and is very rough with him. Thank goodness our dog has the patience of a saint. Ev...
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- When he is rough with the dog, no warning!!! Immediate consequence!! I know Super Nanny always says to give a "warning" first, but I really just don't agree with t...
- I have an almost 2 year old and I also have two big, older, dogs. My son is not allowed near the dogs without close supervision. It wouldn't be fair to my son or the...
- Hi N.! Yes..that is a rough one. Do you have a way to separate your son and dog when you are not actively with both of them? I am not sure how old your toddler son ...
Dog for Toddler?
Asked by P.C. from Portland
on January 26, 2010
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I am a single dad, who has his beloved son (almost 2.5 years of age) with him every other weekend, Friday night through Sunday evening. I also see him one weekday eve...
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- I don't see any reason not to get one. We got one for my daughter when she was about 6 months old! My parents had 4 dogs when she was born, and we stayed at their hous...
- just make sure the dog is good with kids.. talk to the people you are buying the dog from.. a rescue group can help you out.. don't buy a really old dog.. but one tha...
- Like the others have said, make sure the dog is good with kids. You might also consider doing some obedience training with the dog AND your son - that way the dog bett...
Litter Training a Dog?
Asked by D.C. from Toledo
on October 20, 2011
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We recently got a 2 year old Shi Tzu from a shelter. We were told he was housebroken. He's not. He's also afraid of the wind, rain, dark, and I can only assume the sno...
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- My first thoughts are "man! that sure would be convienent!" I say go for it. I googled it quickly and this is the first link that came up. I skimmed through it and it ...
- I have heard of this with smaller breeds. Like training any animal, it takes time, patience, consistency and treats!
- If you can litter train him, that's great. But don't forget that you still must walk him daily even if he uses his "toilet" indoors. Even small dogs need exercise ever...
Petco or Petsmart Dog Training
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on March 1, 2011
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have any of you taken your adult dog to obediance classes at petco or petsmart. how was it did you feel satisfied with the training. what was the pricing like. also do...
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- We took our very anxious puppy there for training. We thought they did a great job and gave us some good idea to try at home... however, our anxious dog seemed to mell...
- I took one at Petsmart and was not very satisfied for 2 reasons. First, the trainer spent a lot of time showing us products we could buy at Petsmart while we just held...
- Petsmart, in general the employees at petsmart are more knowledgeable and friendly.
