Hi John, I would like to ask a question about my 2.5 year old chocolate lab. He is considerably calmer than his puppy days and very sociable and friendly with humans and other animals. Unfortunately he has developed a strange behavior when being fed. When his bowl of food is routinely given to him, he […]
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Hi Wondered if you had any tips on dealing with a dog that dribbles when he’s exited he’s only 5 months old but its starting to become a real problem as its happening 5-10 times a day eve right after he was out for a long pee break. Thanks for your time. P.S. your column
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Hi John. I have a 6 year old Labradoodle, probably the alpha male. He was quite difficult to train at doggie school, wanting his own way even when a pup. He recently became more protective of our front door and backyard gate, to the point of snapping at friends, workmen or kids. When someone approaches
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Hi John. We have an adult German Shepherd/Lab mix. She is a great dog when at home and is trusted to be free all day in the house. She is people friendly and great with kids but if you try to walk her, she walks you. If you stop, she will run right back
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Hi Mr. Wade, I have a 7 month old male Scotch Collie. He has recently decided he doesn’t want to eliminate in our yard anymore. I let him out at 7am for 30 minutes and he just stands there looking at the door or lays on the grass and wants me to take him for
Dear John, I adopted a now two-year old cocker spaniel/poodle mix and he’s just wonderful, loving and full of life for me, my husband and most people. There is, however, one problem I am having and that’s with small children. I don’t know if it’s just that he’s rambunctious or what but I have some