I adopted a three year old Chiweenie from a couple unable to keep her. The dog seems to have lost her potty training. The couple said she was fine with it, she goes to the door to be let out... But absolutely refuses to use the bathroom outside. Help!
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posted by Autumn
on Apr 14, 2013 -
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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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I have some problems with a couple of dog training efforts: discouraging snapping at treats (but she doesn't always snap), and how to train "drop it," when she's not typically interested in holding something in her mouth to drop. I'd love some ideas on these two problems.
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posted by taz
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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I live in a 12th floor flat with a large balcony, 3m x 9m, which is enclosed, glazed, heated, pretty much counts as an extra room in the flat. It is tiled, and was once exposed, so has drains and is designed to withstand the elements.
Could I house train a young spaniel pup in such an environment? Could I allow the pup to wee down the balcony drain in the short term, and would this make it difficult to train it to only poo outside? I don't mind accidents in the short term.
Is it cruel to keep a dog in such a flat? The pup could have the run of this balcony until it is housetrained. I work at home, often from a desk on the balcony. So they pup would get lots of contact.
I can happily provide 3 good long walks a day no problem, but I'm worried about the initial period. I live across the road from a dog friendly beach and park. Though it takes a few minutes to get from the flat to the road, which is ample time for accidents to happen.
posted by molloy
on Mar 10, 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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What advice do you have for raising a happy, healthy and sane Australian Cattle Dog? We just adopted an 5 & 1/2 month old ACD/mixed breed puppy from a shelter and for the most part, she is a dream come true. She does have many of the less-pleasant but totally normal puppy behaviors like mouthing/biting when playing. We were told that she is a little socially delayed because she had diarrhea when she was transfered in from a high-kill shelter a few weeks ago. Treating the diarrhea threw off her vaccination & spay schedule, so she hasn't had much of a chance to socialize with other dogs and people until now.
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posted by echolalia67
on Dec 1, 2012 -
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What sorts of things should we be considering to keep an older dog amused and happy?
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posted by Pomo
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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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 am currently finishing up a program to become a certified dog trainer, and will soon be thrown out into the world to do what I will. I am not assuming that this will be a full time gig to begin with, and figured that I would do classes or private lessons on the side for a while. How can I do a successful job of marketing myself for these kinds of things? I have a couple of specific questions.
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posted by Quincy
on Jun 14, 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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We have a dog with aggression issues who has now bitten my wife. Other than putting him down, we don't know what to do with him. I need some clearer insight than my emotionally clouded mind can give.
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posted by starvingartist
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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How do you train a dog NOT to do something? I understand the basics of training a dog to perform a positive behavior: repetition, treats, encouraging words and body language, etc. I've even been somewhat successful in training my dogs to sit, stay, give paw, etc. But one of my dogs barks at my husband whenever he walks by, and he (the husband) is getting pretty darn tired of it.
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posted by SuperSquirrel
on May 28, 2012 -
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I'm going to be a dog owner soon but I've only owned cats. I want to be a great dog owner. Can you recommend a good all-in-one book to get me ready for training and care?
posted by sharkfu
on May 16, 2012 -
18 answers
Im in the process of getting a new dog, and Im at a loss when it comes to breed, training, just overall care. Help?
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posted by sizzil34
on Apr 15, 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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How can I convince my roommate to put her dog away when she leaves, especially when it isn't potty trained and craps everywhere?
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posted by isaynay
on Mar 2, 2012 -
56 answers
Help me think through whether we ought to find a new home for our dog. Long, special-snowflake details inside.
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posted by linettasky
on Feb 22, 2012 -
15 answers
Our greyhound Hoover lacks confidence, is unhappy, and seems to have other emotional problems. We're at a loss. Help us help our dog, please.
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posted by QuakerMel
on Feb 12, 2012 -
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I've seen questions on this before, but I have specific details that might make my question unique. My dog (a miniature poodle) has a doggy door and until 3 or 4 months ago we let her have unsupervised access to the backyard. Unfortunately, she decided she didn't like getting her feet wet by going on the grass and started going on the patio. At which point I launched operation supervised poop.
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posted by bananafish
on Jan 17, 2012 -
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I'm getting a new puppy next week and need some suggestions about crate training. All the overly-long special snowflake details are inside.
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posted by Bango Skank
on Dec 29, 2011 -
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My dog is very active. I like to jog long distances. When we run on the lead he pulls and gets distracted by wildlife. Is there a better lead solution? Personal electric fence? How can I get him to run by my side? Must he be condemned to a mostly sedentary lifestyle? He is a Pointer.
posted by zaebiz
on Dec 8, 2011 -
15 answers
Our 11-month old Black Lab is very badly behaved. Please suggest ways that we can deal with out-of-control biting and other bad habits.
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posted by jschu
on Nov 4, 2011 -
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I need help getting over some complicated feelings of homesickness and guilt regarding a recent international move. More details within.
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posted by msali
on Oct 22, 2011 -
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How can I house break a 6-year-old rescued scent hound when I live in a condo with shared corridors and an elevator?
After searching many rescue listings, I have found a cute dog that seems to be a good fit for me according to the adoption counselors. I plan to meet the dog this weekend and take her home early next week if all works as planned.
The rescue agency told me that she doesn't like pooping on leash, but will urinate on leash. They
think she'll be OK with the shared corridors and elevator. I'm mainly worried that she will make a mess in these common areas as I don't want to upset my neighbors. It is my understand that she will poop in the house at times because she doesn't understanding the concept of pooping on leash.
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posted by parakeetdog
on Sep 30, 2011 -
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I have a new chihuahua puppy who is a bit too aggressive and not sure how to train it out of him. Details inside, advice needed.
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posted by arniec
on Sep 19, 2011 -
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I'm adopting a Border Collie puppy in two months. I want to take a different approach to training this time - no hitting or swatting. What books and other resources can I get now to teach myself the proper way to do this?
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posted by Pericardium
on Sep 13, 2011 -
24 answers
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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Our prima donna of a puggle won't pee in the rain. Help us before I squeeze it out of her.
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posted by griphus
on Jul 25, 2011 -
17 answers
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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I have a 2 year 2 month old standard poodle, obviously the best. dog. ever. Although, recently, not so much. Terrible twos? What to do?!
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posted by thinkpiece
on Jan 12, 2011 -
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What kind of data do I need to be keeping track of as I go, so its easily available when I need to send out resumes? (dog training)
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posted by saragoodman3
on Dec 15, 2010 -
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Where's the best place (in Chicago) to take our adopted dog for training classes?
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posted by terilou
on Nov 4, 2010 -
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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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Locked in a battle of wills with my dog over when and where she's gonna pee. I think she's actually holding it in on purpose! How bad is this? Should I just give in, or hold out?? also general advice on what i'm trying to train her to do would be helpful.
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posted by lblair
on Oct 22, 2010 -
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Why is my dog pooping in my bathroom, and how can I stop him from eating it?
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posted by arniec
on Sep 20, 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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