Dogs Training Blog

Everyone has different views on what kind of training methods (collars/harnesses in particular) to use. As far as collars go (prongs, chokes, electrics, etc.) is there a time when it’s okay to stop using the device, and switch to a regular (flat) collar?I’ve heard arguments for both sides. My parents (not the *best* dog owners […]

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He’s usually pretty good about going outside, but after over 3 months that I’ve had him (he’s at least 2 years old, not completely sure as he is a rescue), he still isn’t able to tell me when he needs to go. I try and keep a pretty good schedule of when I take him […]

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we got louie at the pound a month ago. he was obviously abused and neglected. he acts very submissive. we’ve been trying to work with him on a variety of issues. he has not responded well to the standard method of dog training. he’s got all kinds of quirks. we have to put him outside […]

Read the rest of Open Question: help with a heeler mix with a lot of behavior issues.?

First off I want to say I’m not a breeder or puppy miller. =) I work at a cage-free doggy daycare, and at times we have 30-40 dogs and at least 20 every day. Of course they’re all temperment tested and monitored 24/7, etc. but it’s expected that a lot of the dogs aren’t well […]

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My fiance and I have two 2 1/2 yo miniature dachshunds. We both work full time and have to crate them while we’re gone. I feel like I have to crate them b/c one would def. go to the bathroom in the house if not crated and both would cry/bark if running around […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Anyone have dog training suggestions or in similar situation?

We were at Petco with our dogs (6.5 mth olds Pepper-cockapoo, and Bandit-lab/pit mix) walking around enjoying ourselves when we go to turn down an isle and there is a man with a full blooded brindle pit bull and a smaller baby pit bull in a buggy. The man’s pit bull sees and and […]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: Why would my dog suddenly try to attack another dog when he has never done that before?

We have had problems in the past with a dog we had that attacked one of our little dogs. We got rid of that dog- thinking because it was a male lab it was a domince issue. We got another lab (female) this time thinking it would make a difference. But already at 12 weeks […]

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I have a two year old sheep dog who is always chasing our chickens. He will actually catch one about once a week or so and kill it.How can I train him to get along with the chicken, insteed of chasing and eating them?Most of the time the dog is on a run when he […]

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How long does it take to potty train a dog? Like what is the normal time and how do I know if she is just dumb or if she is just being a puppy? How long did it take to potty train ur puppy?
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I am looking for the best breed of dog for me, i want a dog i can go to the park run around swim with. and also a dog that would not mind being home without me, and since im not that much of an experienced dog owner i want a breed thats easy to […]

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we have an 8 month terrier mix - cute as can be…but wild! She insists on getting in your face & licking…ugh! Love her to pieces - but we want her to stay out of our faces - we love her affection - but want to keep it sane. She also antagonizes the heck out […]

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ok so we have a black and white (phantom) miniature schnauzer, she is 2 years old and she loves our neighbors dog but seems depressed when she has to go back home…So me and my sister were thinking we should get her a puppy to play with and have another dog there to play with, […]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: SHould we get another dog for our Miniature schnauzer?

Okay, I have had it. My dog seems to have developed this behavior that he needs to be protective and territorial of me. I don’t know where he got this behavior this is not how I trained him. He is used to constant change in surroundings and socialization. It’s only at home he is all […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Please help!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Is my dog being protective or aggressive??? Really serious please!?

i just got a german shepard puppy, he is about 2 and a half months old now. i really want to give him the best life possible and i was wondering if anyone can help. i was thinking about getting another puppy for […]

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