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Jack Russell Mad About Mats

October 12, 2012 Columns
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Dear John - We adopted Josie, a 3-year-old Jack Russell the beginning of July. She is a cuddler, plays well and is such a good companion. We do have one “situation” and wonder what we can do to correct it. During the day we can go near her bed, move it or pick her up from [...]

Crate Training the Dog That Hates Crate Training

August 17, 2012 Anxiety
Crate Training the Dog That Hates Crate Training

Crate Training Gone Wrong Dear John, For the first 3 months my 7 month old puppy Amy was crated at night and while we were out. She has suddenly became extremely resistant to the crate. When we return home we find her frantic and covered in her own saliva. Recently in the course of 45 [...]

Car Sick

August 8, 2012 Anxiety
Car Sick Anxious Dog

Car Sick or Fearful of Cars? We just got a 7 yr old Maltese that gets car sick. She just doesn’t ride well in a car. She pants and starts to shake and whine. We’re particularly worried as we drive to Arizona and back each winter. How can we help her from becoming car sick? [...]

The Rule of Three – Dog Interrupts “Intimacy”

July 24, 2012 Behavior Problems
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What is the “Rule of Three”? Dear John, We have a 7 year old male dog. Whenever my wife and I hug and kiss (not to mention further intimacy) the dog barks non-stop. Any idea what’s causing this? – Peter Salt Hi Peter, Don’t you mean, “How do I stop this?” This behaviour problem is sometimes [...]

German Shepherd Puppy Mouthing

July 21, 2012 Columns
Puppy Play and Puppy Mouthing

How Much Puppy Mouthing is Normal? We just got a nine month German Shepherd. He is a high energy, bright dog but I seem to be his favourite chew toys. It’s obvious that he is only playing but I really need to find a way to get him to stop this puppy mouthing. -Sonja Hi [...]

Litter Box Problems After a Move

June 27, 2012 Behavior Problems
King of the Litter Box

Dear John: After being a long time reader, thought I’d ask a litter box question. I have a 13 year old long haired male cat. He is an indoor cat and from kitten hood lived his life in a single family home. We recently moved to an apartment and while he pees in his litter [...]

Feeding a Raw Diet to a Dog

June 13, 2012 Columns
Raw Diet Marrow Bones

Raw Diets – Good or Bad? I have met a lot of people that think a raw diet is the worst thing ever. I have a Jack Russell and he has been eating a raw diet all of his life. He is very healthy and I have no problems with him at all, his coat [...]

Aggressive Rottweiler Bites – Owner Shocked

June 8, 2012 Aggression
Aggressive Rottweiler Bit Someone

Aggressive Rottweiler – Unbalanced or Victim? I was recently bitten twice in the thigh during a brief visit to my neighbours by their 130 lb. 2-3 year old Rottweiler. He was fixated on me when I entered and began to circle me, barked and then started biting. I did not yell or attempt to resist [...]

My Dog Ignores Me – How Do I Discipline Her?

June 1, 2012 Columns
My Dog Ignores Me

What to Do If Your Dog Ignores You Hi John: I just read your recent article on “pure positive” training vs training with consequence. Can you provide some tips on how to properly discipline a dog? Our dog won’t ignores us. She knows exactly what we are asking. She just chooses not to do it. Steve [...]

Why Does My Dog Have Separation Anxiety?

May 29, 2012 Columns
Canine Separation Anxiety

Reasons for Canine Separation Anxiety Hi John: My sister’s dog is a 50 pound, 11 year old mix Doberman/shepherd. Molly has always suffered from separation anxiety but in recent months has become destructive. She has totally chewed up sofa cushions and more dangerously, wires! She seems to be having trouble adjusting to my sisters new work [...]

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