So, we recently moved from a small apartment to a big apartment, about 3x size of the old one. Tiny dog has adjusted well, except for one thing: he runs around the house, to get from Point A to Point B. Walking no longer occurs. We'd really like him to walk like a civilized beast again, if possible.
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posted by juniperesque
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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My wife and I have a corgi/heeler mix who will be two years old in May. She's an absolute sweetheart
most of the time but gets into foul moods occasionally where she will snarl and bite. Once she's in a bad mood she tends to stay that way for a few hours. How can we correct that behavior?
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posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Jan 10, 2013 -
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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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A close friend of mine has a young dog with tendency to run off
without her when let off-leash. Any suggestions on how to curb this bad behavior?
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posted by Kikkoman
on Jan 14, 2011 -
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We moved two weeks ago, and my dog is still in Super-Bark-Mode at everything that moves. How can I get her to chill out and be a happier dog?
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posted by actionpact
on Oct 30, 2010 -
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I was just sitting outside on my friend's lawn with my dog, who was tied to a tree branch about 20 feet away (that I checked for strength before tying her up) and quietly watching squirrels. A woman walked by and smiled at us, and my dog lunged at her, breaking the tree branch, and proceeded to jump up on her and ram her nose into her, barking. I feel absolutely terrible and have no idea how to fix this.
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posted by emilyd22222
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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Needed: Cat training genius, or source. Does anyone know how to train a cat or kitten to avoid being a potential tripping hazard, especially when going up or down stairs?
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posted by amtho
on Jan 24, 2010 -
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My dog is interfering in bedroom activities. I need help figuring out how to handle this. [NSFW/potential TMI details]
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 10, 2010 -
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Made a lot of mistakes with the puppy, and now he acts dominant and jealous. What can I do to correct the problems?
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posted by Danila
on Jan 7, 2010 -
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Looking for the perfect book to give people who adopt our foster kittens. Hoping for one which will lead to a fabulous relationship and rich life for both the people and the kittens.
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posted by amtho
on Sep 4, 2009 -
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My husband has given me a deadline of two weeks to keep our cat from waking us up at night. If I can't change her or find a home for her he will insist on giving her to a shelter. (alternatively, if you live near Ft. Wayne In and would like to adopt the cat)
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posted by Niomi
on Jun 9, 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 -
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DogTrainingFilter: How do we keep our dog from making a big fuss in the morning?
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posted by geeky
on Aug 29, 2008 -
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Dogs seem to be easy to train to do tricks, cats, not so.
I have taught her to eat treats off the furniture (and she often fluffs that) but not much else. She doesn't respond to commands or perform any tricks on demand. Can you give me hints or tips I might employ to make my cat become a star?
posted by tellurian
on Nov 13, 2007 -
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Our recently adopted, very sweet, very clingy male kitten is showing some signs of aggressive behaviour. Is this typical of intact males? Will his behaviour change for the better after he's neutered or should I be worried?
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posted by LeeJay
on Dec 7, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by Brian James
on Jun 29, 2005 -
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When I perform some everyday tasks, or walk past certain locations, I think the
exact same things every time. It isn't just me, is it? Is there a term for these unbidden little standard thoughts, and can I train myself to stop thinking them? [examples inside]
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posted by jack_mo
on Dec 15, 2003 -
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