Puppy Mouthing and Handling Tips I’ve been dog-less for quite a while now. I’ve been taking my own advice in that I believe that just because someone wants a dog doesn’t mean in many respects they’re ready for one. Because I get invited to speak at so many conferences I fly fairly frequently so I’ve […]
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I need advice about a big dog. First he’s not mine. He’s a 125 lb German Shepherd. The issue I have is with the dog’s environment. Due to his size he has been cast out of the house. When not out the back he is brought inside to the unfinished basement. (He isn’t allowed into
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I’m having an issue with my 21/2 year old Ridgeback/Boxer cross. She is highly social and extremely energetic. My problem is she tends to bully any dog that shows fear or an unwillingness to play with her. She invites play but then fiercely barks in their face in a demanding manner. She has fun with
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I have a 4 months old jealous great dane. At home he’s great but can be a little timid. I had him to puppy training to learn some simple tricks and try and socialize him. Now he has some jealousy issues when other dogs are around and is starting to growl at men who come
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True Canine Separation Anxiety is an Illness Not a Behavior Problem I have a 13 month old dog who suffers terribly from separation anxiety. In doors he follows me from room to room and always stays close. When I leave the house I am told that he becomes extremely anxious, cries and barks continually even
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I have a 100 pound 23-month-old Bernese Mountain Dog. When on-leash with me he responds to all training skills we learned. With my wife, he tugs, pulls, chews the leash, and does basically whatever he likes. If they meet a neighbour walking their dog(s) he is extremely excited, completely uncontrollable, flips, flops, and pulls to