Reasons for Canine Separation Anxiety Hi John: My sister’s dog is a 50 pound, 11-year-old mix Doberman Pinscher/German Shepherd X. 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 […]
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I have volunteered to keep 2 pugs for a week while the owner is away. After being walked for a half hour the male pug pees in the house. He has squirted every item in the house must have been affected. He’s getting neutered next week. Will that help? Thanks Irene Hi Irene, There are
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Paw Licking Not Always An Allergy We have a two-year old, male golden retriever that about once every four or five months licks his paw until it is balding and slightly red. It always heals over but we are puzzled by what is causing this paw licking behaviour. He gets exercise and plenty of mental
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The problem is out chihuahua is scared. She is a long haired 17 month old chihuahua. We learned that she is a bit overweight already and the vet suggested we take her for walks but as soon as we are out of sight of the house she goes berserk. Her tail is tucked firmly between
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Nail Trimming Without the Bloodshed Nail trimming makes a lot of people nervous which can make a lot of dogs nervous. For many dogs, having to hold still, have their feet handled and cope with the sensation of nails being clipped wouldn’t be a problem at all if it someone was “pretend clipping” with real
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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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