Dog Training
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Can I Pay Someone to House Train My Dog?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 21, 2008
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Are there company's that house train dog's? Also, everyone that has a full time job, what do you do with your dogs everyday when you are not home? I am kennel traini...
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- Hi Lindee. Did you ever find a company that house trains dogs? If yes, who and how did it go for you? Would you recommend them? Thanks so much! Mary
- Bark Busters are great Check them out on the web.Barkbusters.com
- I'm with Cindy on this. Crate training is the best way to train them. You shouldn't feel bad about having him crated during the day as long as he gets some time to get...
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.
Dog Training Question...
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on September 13, 2010
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I have gotten so many great answers from questions about my daughter, I thought I might try asking about my dog! We have an 8-year old Beagle, Molly. We have only had ...
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- You might want to get the lead out several times a day. Put it on her and then just go about your business. (make sure you keep an eye on her in case she gets tangled)...
- lol,lol....typical dog behavior-you should see my 3 at go outside time..its like trying to tame a zoo.but you have to use solid stern command voice-STOP_COME HERE_...t...
- For the excitement before the walk, have her sit and stay and start to get the leash out. If she gets excited, calmly put the leash back and walk away for a few second...
Dog Help!
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on July 17, 2012
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We have a 10 year old Beagle that we have had for 4 years. She came to us from family of friends that were getting divorced and no one wanted the dog(poor thing!). She...
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- Crate training entails leaving the dog in the crate except for when they are eating, drinking, going outside to potty, or playing with you. When you are not paying di...
- Our senior dog started doing this at about 9 years old. Are you sure it isn't medical? It was simply her muscles not being as tight as they used to be, leading to in...
- As a teenager, we rescued a really overweight, 9 year old Basset Hound. Bessie was super awesome the first year we had her, and then she started peeing. She would do i...
Dog and Baby
Asked by A.F. from New York
on April 1, 2010
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I have a crawling one year old and a big dog in an apartment. We do have a tiny "yard" which is mainly a deck shared by my neighbor. My dog usually sleeps in a dog bed...
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- Hi A., I wish I knew what advice to give about this! I raise collies and this is an issue sometimes. Licking is a submissive response so that is usually where I h...
- There are a couple of things you can try. Praise and reward the dog when they are together, but the dog is not licking the child. The main thing is to catch the behavi...
- This is a tough one becuase the dog is not doing anything wrong. Just expressing herself. As a sidebar, my daughter loves my parents' dog. And whenever he comes to ...
Dog Guilt - What to Do
Asked by M.B. from Lancaster
on November 3, 2011
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Sigh . . . I hate even asking this question, but here goes . . .
Our dog's behavior is awful since we've had kids. He's a high maintenance dog who needs a lot of ...
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- We had a rottweiler who was a wonderful dog... she truly was. I found though, that I was yelling at her more than anything. Just for a being a dog. it was like having ...
- I have had my dog 9 years, since she was 6 months old. She can be a royal pain (so I have had thoughts of rehoming her in the past), especially when company is over an...
- We have a 20 month old lab. He is the sweetest most gentle dog and we just love him. I do walk him a minimum of one hour a day, everyday, off leash in the woods. I tak...
Dog Poop
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on October 9, 2008
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Now that my baby is walking well, we frequently go out in the backyard to play. The problem is that I can't enjoy our time outside, because the dog likes to poop in th...
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- My mom had all of ours trained to go in one corner but it takes some work. You simply walk them out on a leash every tme they go and don't let them go anywhere else. ...
- We love Pet Butler...they will come as often as you like and scoop it and take it away.....
- I would love to know as well if there is a way to train a dog to "go" on one side of the yard. Because we have the same problem with our Sheppard...we call them land m...
How Do I Register My Dog as a Companion Dog?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on April 20, 2011
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The house we're looking at has zero tolerance for pets (but 3 kids are okay?! LOL!)
Does anyone know where to go or what is required to register a dog as a companio...
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- R., Did you PM Grandma T about how this could possibly be done? I remember responding to your post about keeping your dog while renting the home that you really wa...
- It is unethical to say your dog is a service dog when it is not. In some states, you can be fined if found out. But, if that little ethics violation doesn't bo...
- I think you have to have a Dr's note for depression or something similiar to be able to do it. I am not completely sure though. Try this website... http://registeredse...
Dog Breeder
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on January 31, 2012
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HI Ladies,
Anyone out there an experienced dog breeder or know anybody that is? My family and I are getting a puppy from a breeder, and I have some specific questions...
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- Dogs are pregnant an average of 63 days, or 9 weeks, give or take a day or 2. You can confirm a pregnancy via ultrasound at around 25 days gestation at the earliest, ...
- Look up your local dog training facilities and ask them about that specific breeder. If they are not on their list of breeders I would run from the deal.
- I think reputable breeder is an oxymoron. If you feel you're getting the run-around, why would you trust that the breeder is doing a good job and why would you want to...
