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Need Help with Training Puppy !!
We did a 12 week course where we trained our dog with an instructor. It was very reasonable $50 or $60 and then getting some proper equipment-leash, collar. ...
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- Hi N., I was a vet tech for about 11 years and helped to train many "problem" dogs. Some of them were mine! You can get him potty trained if you use a crate. Keep hi...
- We found that using the crate is the key to potty training an indoor dog. We used a guidebook written by the Monks of New Skete and it helped us alot with general tra...
- You've gotten some great advice on the potty training and jumping up and walking issues. I strongly recommend basic obedience training. Local stores like Petco and P...
Aging Dog Going Blind and Deaf
First, they make special collars for deaf dogs that vibrate so the dog ... Never walk a deaf and blind dog off leash. Never leave him alone in the same area ...
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- Several things. First, they make special collars for deaf dogs that vibrate so the dog knows you are trying to get his attention. I don't know if it's a good option fo...
- S., If you've had this dog for a long time, and he's grown up with your children, I really don't think that you need to worry about his harming them. He may be ...
- We had a dog that was 10 and he was bling and deaf when he passes. He had been blind for about 9 months prior to that. His was caused by diabetes.We found it was best ...
We Want to Get the Kids a Puppy for Christmas!!!!
He is a resue dog and mix puppy. he is so sweet and the kids are helping out ..... up the new puppy's things--dog bed, food & water dishes, collar & leash, ...
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- Ok, owning a pet, as I'm sure you know, is a full time job, just like being a parent! One thing I think you need to think about is the fact that you will never be able...
- Honestly my two mutts are the best dogs I've ever had. We do have a purebred sheltie and he is hyper and has long hair. he looked rather funny this summer when I shave...
- I agree with Debi! Adopt a pet. Puppies sound great but they have sharp little teeth and require training. If you are set on a certain breed check with their breed ...
Help with Puppy
Keep a leash with a choke collar on him at all times so you can give him a correction when needed. Yelling at the dog doesn't help. ...
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- Yes, try obedience school! Give the puppy a chance. Our family just bought a puppy in January (5 1/2 months old now, 30 lbs. and growing). We missed out on the firs...
- Everyone above has give some great advice, but I just wanted to put my two cents in! Obedience classes are great! If you are able to get downtown, the Anti-Cruelty...
- Hi L., I personally believe that once you get a pet it's a life long committment. I would try an obedience class. Most PetSmarts offer them and I've heard good thin...
New Dog with Baby
The dog needs to be socialized to children. When my pets, I hold them down, put them on a leash or hold their collar to make them stay. ...
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- Chows are responsible for 80% of all dog bites (according to my vet). I had a friend that had a German Shepherd that became so protective of the baby that the dog wou...
- We've had several dogs with our babies, and they all behave a little differently. The first dog was a dalmatian and he was so sweet and gentle. He seemed to know the...
- I think you have a wonderful dog. One week is not nearly enough to determine temperment. I do sort of agree that chows are more prone to biting, bad behavior (t...
Anti-barking Devices
we used to have a "shock" collar to teach our dog his boundaries, personally I regret doing it because it made him more fearful :( At the time he was a ...
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- We used one called Innotek that worked really well. The lowest setting didn't make him yipe, he would just shake his head, and it still worked.
- J., We have a black lab that is just over a year old now. We took him/us for training with Dan Morris in Livonia, too. We live right off a main road and have lots o...
- We use a bark collar that uses citronella. When she barks it shoots out citronella instead of shocking. It works well. You can buy them at PetSmart or Petco. I thi...
Puppy Wood Chewing Problem
Most collars have different levels, dependent upon the size and pain tolerance of the dog. I only ever had to use the first level. ...
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- You have one high-energy dog on your hands and need to start the obedience training NOW! I have a power-chewer in my home, and we use the Galeleio (sp?) chew bones....
- Hi L., Eventually your dog will stop. Our springer ate the top of the spa cover and chewed all the steps on the deck. One thing that helped (too late for us) was th...
- Being in the Vet business, you have a tough puppy to train. Start NOW. You need to get a personal trainer to come to the house to tach you & your pup the proper method...
English Mastiffs
He took to walking with a leash after 2 trips down our driveway. ... with them ( special collars, not having a small dog as well,) but the ones I have met ...
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- We own a mastiff. Before we got her, we fell in love with one that we were sitting for. We had tried several other types of dogs. Nanny is very gentle. My baby wasn'...
- We have and English Mastiff named Luther. He is 6 years old and we love him! He is so gentle and protective of our children. He loves everyone and is truly a gentle...
- Hi A., I don't have experience with this breed, but I have a lifetime of experience (I'm 53) with dogs. I would like to strongly encourage you to check your local she...
Family Dog Dies and 13 Month Old Misses Her Terribly...
This may help out more than just my family as the man works a lot and has very little time to walk his dog and train him on a leash. Also, I will probably ...
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- We had to put one of our dogs down 2 months ago due to acute kidney failure. Our daughter who was a few months over 3 took it VERY hard. I cannot recommend "Dog Hea...
- Hi P. My family went through this when my daughter was barely 3, and again at 4 (two older dogs). Because I work in the field of the human-animal bond, I knew about a...
- Hi P., I understand your concerns, and the anguish over losing a member of your family. It's not easy when you lose a pet but in time those wounds do heal. I feel ge...
Mastiff Growling/snaping at 8 Month Old Daughter
So, I hate to sound callous & mean, but if you don't have a dog, or have no advice on ..... I could walk her without a leash, get her to sit, down, come, ...
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- Dogs gotta go. Probably unable to be around small kids & babies. Dog has no life if you separate, then dog gets ignored. You could try extreme training but that's cost...
- Hi Corie, I'm sorry you are having to deal with this new and very stressful situation. I decided to respond to this post as we had a carin terrier we had to get rid o...
- Just wondering if your dog has gotten any better with the baby or if you have found out if there is an underlying issue. I have 2 rotts and used to get tons of critisc...
