I want to train my dog to stay, come, and heel (or, "come in closer, but you don't have to come right up to me"). How do I do this?
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posted by jsturgill
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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I'm out of ideas - help me convince my cat that the litterbox is a good place to be. Long explanation with as many details as I can think of inside.
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posted by Urban Winter
on Aug 1, 2012 -
32 answers
In the wake of a
recent hoarding incident in Pennsylvania a local shelter has a large number of chihuahuas who will soon be needing permanent homes. I have previous experience dogsitting a family member's chihuahua for long periods of time so I know how to take care of adults, but some puppies are also available for adoption and I think that might be a rewarding experience. Everyone in the household has experience with dogs, but we have not raised a puppy. I was wondering if you could link me to the best guides for what to expect and how to raise a puppy, and specifically for the unique challenges of a chihuahua puppy.
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posted by furiousxgeorge
on Jul 22, 2012 -
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How do I get my puppy to stop peeing in excitement whenever she sees me upon my return?
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posted by violetk
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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In our two cat, one dog household, we are considering purchasing one of the many available Ultrasonic bark control systems (not the Collar versions!) Would the emitted sounds be audible to / affect the cats in the same way its intended to do for the dog?
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posted by Barmecide
on Apr 7, 2012 -
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We adopted a dog this morning and he still hadn't peed. How concerned should we be? New dog owners need reassurance! :)
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posted by rossination
on Aug 6, 2011 -
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I'm afraid I may have to find a new home for my dog, and I'm really brokenhearted about it. How can I best make this decision?
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posted by katy song
on May 13, 2011 -
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It's my dog's first move and I suspect it will be a rocky time. Help me figure out how to transition and help her not stress out!
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posted by actionpact
on Aug 25, 2010 -
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How do I get my newly adopted 2 year old dog to stop whining & barking when I'm gone at work?
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posted by cuando
on Jan 4, 2010 -
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I just got a new puppy, a goldendoodle who is now nine weeks old and kind of strong-willed. I also have a submissive dachshund who is more than 10 years old. They've been living together for about two weeks, and I'm wondering if the little one is bullying the older dog. How can I tell, and how can I stop it?
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posted by curiouskitty
on Aug 6, 2009 -
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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?
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posted by lysistrata
on Nov 26, 2008 -
10 answers
Help a first-time pet companion teach her kittens to use their litter box consistently!
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posted by kiripin
on Jun 3, 2008 -
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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?
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posted by team lowkey
on May 20, 2007 -
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We just moved into a new place, and the neighbors' incessantly-barking Jack Russells are driving us crazy.
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posted by MrMoonPie
on Oct 18, 2004 -
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Have a new dog, about a year old... goes crazy, and barks nonstop when we have guests at our home, any suggestions on how to break this habit.
posted by mhaw
on Aug 28, 2004 -
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My roommate and I adopted a dog about two weeks ago. He's a submissive/excited urinator. When I get home from school, if I so much as look at him, there's pee everywhere. Same thing with scolding--he does something bad, I'm all "no, that was bad," and he's all "okay, have some of my urine!"
I've been told that the best way to deal with this is just to wait, but if there's something to expedite the process, I'm all ears. (More about our training methods inside.)
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posted by billybunny
on Jun 7, 2004 -
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