Is it possible to teach a dog the concept of time, or at least to read a clock?
posted by Query
on Feb 13, 2013 -
15 answers
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 -
12 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 -
4 answers
Roommate's dog is untrained and terrorises cats. The roommate won't do anything really (except verbally address his dog "don't do that")
Needless to say the dog does many things that are bad besides terrorizing my cat and another roommate's cat Like a parent with an out of control child, what do you do???
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posted by pixienat
on Apr 6, 2012 -
34 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 -
21 answers
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 -
21 answers
Another kitty question.
My kitten will shortly have been with me for two weeks, and I plan to start letting her go outside. At first it will be supervised sessions only, but I want to eventually put in a cat flap and let her outdoors during the day time whenever she wants. What can I do to keep her as safe as possible?
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posted by lollusc
on May 9, 2011 -
27 answers
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 -
6 answers
After 5 years of the same routine, my neurotic dog still has not adjusted. How do I teach her to be patient?
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posted by thejanna
on Jun 21, 2010 -
7 answers
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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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 -
18 answers
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 -
11 answers
I set up an invisible fence, trained my dog according to instructions, and all was good for six weeks. The she decided she'll take the zap in exchange for freedom. Can I ever retrain her?
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posted by stupidsexyFlanders
on Mar 31, 2009 -
23 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?
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posted by lysistrata
on Nov 26, 2008 -
10 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?
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posted by mrhaydel
on Dec 5, 2006 -
6 answers
Potty training the dog. The common method of rubbing their nose in a mistake while saying no and/or smacking them doesn't seem like a great idea. I wonder about the opposite though. Would having them smell their waste outside and giving them a treat do any good?
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posted by dking
on Feb 19, 2006 -
19 answers
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 -
9 answers
How do train a small little yippy dog to not bark so much while in the backyard?
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posted by Espoo2
on Sep 25, 2004 -
10 answers
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 -
7 answers
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 -
11 answers
