DogBehaviourFilter: my 15 month old Lab has become addicted to humping other dogs. Keeps hopping up there, doesn't understand the "no" signals from the other dog. This needs to stop, please help! [more inside]
posted by gwpcasey on Dec 24, 2009 - 9 answers

Am I the pack leader? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Dec 12, 2009 - 15 answers

Dog(Pug)TrainingFilter: So....We have this pug which will turn 1 in November. Hes a sweet little guy however he has some very bad habits. CHewing on any and everything, darts out of the door at any chance and then plays a game having us chase him, barks all the time outside, and pees anywhere he likes. Heres my question....Is $850 in your opinion average, above average,under,etc...to pay someone to train him. The women that would train him takes him for Two weeks and then returns him home. I do know she is good because my brother took his dog to her 7 years ago and his dog behaves great. Just an FYI...we would try a class but to be honest the wife and i just dont have enough time between our jobs and having two kids.
posted by flipmiester99 on Oct 29, 2009 - 18 answers

Puppy and Baby? [more inside]
posted by brevator on Oct 10, 2009 - 10 answers

My dog slowly went from loveable goofball to dog park bully. He's been on probation for about 6 months, and I'd like to start the process of re-socializing him and (hopefully) someday return to the dog park. How do I do this without putting any other dogs in danger -- especially considering that I don't currently know any other dog owners, and I don't have a good private space for doggie playdates? [more inside]
posted by roscopcoletrane on Oct 6, 2009 - 23 answers

What do dog trainers know that I don't? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Sep 14, 2009 - 12 answers

Potty training an Adult Dog. We got our 2-year-old Poodle 6 months ago. She's pretty timid and nervous. We don't know anything about her background other than that she was raised with 9 other dogs. When we first got her, she was pooping and peeing in the house. We hired a trainer and followed his suggestions and now she no longer poops in the house. But she continues to pee on one particular carpet... [more inside]
posted by bananafish on Jul 28, 2009 - 3 answers

Our recently-acquired dog has been having some major behavior problems and showing some aggression that worries us because we also have a 6-month old child. We've been taking the dog to training classes but so far it hasn't been fruitful. Should we give him back? (TLDR details inside) [more inside]
posted by Happydaz on Jul 22, 2009 - 29 answers

How can I get my dog to stop licking people? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 on Jul 15, 2009 - 6 answers

My friend's dog keeps biting me and I don't know what to do. [more inside]
posted by uri on May 31, 2009 - 47 answers

Hey hive mind! So a friend of mine has an old dog with hip dysplasia and bad back legs. My friend needed a running partner and a new friend for said older dog, so she went out an got herself a pup (about a year old I think) Now younger dog is nipping back legs of older dog, basically tormenting her. What should my (very upset about this) friend do?
posted by HPag on Mar 17, 2009 - 6 answers

Housebreaking is going great...except my puppy keeps peeing in her crate! Help! [more inside]
posted by MsChanandlerBong on Feb 16, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I train my dog to stay off the sofa? [more inside]
posted by ijoshua on Jan 10, 2009 - 19 answers

How do I keep my dog from grabbing food off the table/counter when when our backs are turned? Penny, our 6 year old adopted stray (we think she's a Jack Russel/Austrailian cattle cross) has a horrible habit of stealing food that's on the table when we're not looking. [more inside]
posted by jrishel on Dec 24, 2008 - 18 answers

How can I train two dogs not to jump up onto people? [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Dec 7, 2008 - 13 answers

I recently adopted a 2 yr. old Shih Tzu from the pound. He's been to the vet and has a clean bill of health. He's settled very well into things here and I'd like to start working on training him. After reading about several different methods I find clicker training the most interesting but I've never done it before. Anyone have any suggestions or tips? [more inside]
posted by lysistrata on Nov 26, 2008 - 10 answers

French Dog training filter: Does anyone know the name of a french dog trainer/behaviourist that is linked with the French Ring sport? [more inside]
posted by theKik on Nov 18, 2008 - 1 answer

I need help in literally teaching an old dog a new trick--to pee and poop inside the house. [more inside]
posted by magstheaxe on Sep 5, 2008 - 9 answers

Why is my dog suddenly aggressive towards other dogs, and how can I try to reverse this recent trend? [more inside]
posted by Grither on Sep 2, 2008 - 12 answers

DogTrainingFilter: How do we keep our dog from making a big fuss in the morning? [more inside]
posted by geeky on Aug 29, 2008 - 11 answers

How do I get my 4 year old Jack Rusell to stop peeing on things? He IS potty trained, and neutered, but still seems to be "marking" furniture and corners all over my apartment, and I NEVER catch him in the act. I've heard this is an issue that is more common in Jack Russells. Is there anything I can do to deter this so he won't pee on my new couch? [more inside]
posted by veronicacorningstone on Aug 27, 2008 - 7 answers

I need a unique and amusing word to train my dog to come to, besides the word "come". Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by jeffxl on Jul 13, 2008 - 51 answers

How can I get my 2 new puppy chihuahuas to stop running under the sofa? [more inside]
posted by arniec on Jun 13, 2008 - 20 answers

Potty training for a dog who doesn't bark? [more inside]
posted by finitejest on Apr 14, 2008 - 13 answers

Does house training a young dog work the same as house training a puppy? [more inside]
posted by Sabine3283 on Apr 13, 2008 - 11 answers

Chewfilter: My dog, a year-old or so terrier mix, loves to chew rawhide bones. Seriously LOVES to chew them. But she goes through them fast enough that I worry about it. What can I get her instead? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican on Jan 7, 2008 - 29 answers

How can I get my adult dog to poop where I want, when I want? [more inside]
posted by thatgirl on Oct 28, 2007 - 15 answers

Dog Whispering 101: I'm dog sitting this week and I want to tame the beast. Sit. Down. Read [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras on Oct 17, 2007 - 20 answers

One of my dogs won't shut up. He was fairly quiet when we adopted him about 8 months ago after prior owners surrendered him, but several months of apartment living have encouraged him to bark every time someone walks outside, above, near, in, or around our apartment. He has such a high pitched, loud, piercingly painful bark, that I can't believe our neighbors haven't shot him, had him taken away, or even complained to us. Sometimes I can hear him barking from almost a block away, but I DON'T have reason to suspect he sits and barks all day when home alone. [more inside]
posted by bunnycup on Sep 24, 2007 - 20 answers

we have two recalcitrant boys. dodgie, the seven year old border terrier, and wedgie the six year old toy poodle. we also have a newly crawling baby. and a back yard. and a clothes line. basically.... my boys keep pooing where they always have. in the back yard, wherever they like..... but mostly under the clothes line. and inevitably, i walk in it. it's not special. [more inside]
posted by taff on Jul 25, 2007 - 15 answers

This weekend, I will be introducing a small dog to a big dog. I would rather they not kill each other. Help me. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Jul 24, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there such a thing as a dog harness that a dog cannot chew through, or is unlikely to physically chew through? I am not interested in answers regarding repellants such as bitter apple--I already know about them. [more inside]
posted by gimonca on May 28, 2007 - 9 answers

My puppy is needy. She whines if she can't be physically in contact with me, what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by cschneid on May 27, 2007 - 11 answers

I just adopted a dog which apparently has separation anxiety issues (and we have cats). We had planned to initially leave him crated during the day. What can I do to help him through this transition? [more inside]
posted by team lowkey on May 20, 2007 - 15 answers

How do I train my dog to drink from a water bottle? [more inside]
posted by dogmom on Feb 20, 2007 - 11 answers

Need help teaching a young dog new tricks. [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker on Dec 30, 2006 - 5 answers

OK, so no human sacrifice, but a new puppy in an apartment already containing a cat - advice for training the puppy and dealing with the cat? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Dec 5, 2006 - 6 answers

My year-old shepherd puppy took well to crate training...but I'd eventually like to not have to use it any more. What is your experience? Were you able to transition to not using the crate, and how? [more inside]
posted by sLevi on Oct 4, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I get my dogs to use the doggie door? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger on Aug 15, 2006 - 12 answers

Ok. Got a little puppy. Doing the crate training thing. We understand that a schedule is important for a puppy. So we are using a schedule like this [more inside]
posted by dios on Aug 11, 2006 - 24 answers

My dog chews the rugs and other things.... [more inside]
posted by jamie939 on Jun 4, 2006 - 11 answers

How do I keep my dog from peeing where I don't want him to? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz on May 19, 2006 - 10 answers

I have a Shih Tzu (male) that I just can't get trained. Please help! Read on... [more inside]
posted by Ekim Neems on Nov 20, 2005 - 23 answers

We love our dog, but his scratching is destructive - how can we help tame his anxiety at being left alone? [more inside]
posted by deliriouscool on Aug 13, 2005 - 14 answers

Dog behavior question: My friend recently adopted a 3-year-old dog from a shelter. It doesn't seem to "get" the whole idea of fetch and retrieve. [more inside]
posted by Brian James on Jun 29, 2005 - 23 answers

Can you help me get my beagle puppy to poo for me? [more inside]
posted by UncleHornHead on May 13, 2005 - 16 answers

DogFilter: My dog has taken to waking me up in the middle of the night. Help. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Jan 26, 2005 - 21 answers