Dogs Training Blog

I have four Iguanas (Alexandre, Nicolas, Remy, and Zoe) And they all ACT, litteraly, like really well too. I do acting and such at my local youth group, and for the past 5 years, these guys have been the big hit! They play dogs,cats, little kids ect. And their like really good at it! And [...]

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We took our dog (8months) to pet co today because he thought we would get free potty training classes, which we were ill informed about! After 4 grueling hours waiting for my toy sized dog who can’t spend more than 1 minute from me! SO my question? Can we get our money back for the [...]

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hey everyone! i have a delema here with my 1 yr old neice, and my rat terrier. ya see my neice came to live with us and everytime my dog cujo comes round her he starts to grawl and he has already bitten her once! can anyone tell me how to train my dog to [...]

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my dog is 4months but he still hasnt gotten the training down. when i take him out he does fine, usually no accidents. he goes out at 8am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm, 8pm and 11pmBut when my husband takes him out he pees in the hallway and in the elevator and in the lobby and even [...]

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I am absolutely clueless about training a dog in agility, but I think that me and my dog should at least give it a go before we decide that its too much of a challenge.So, where should we start? he is a 2yr old male, neutered maltese x poodle mix, and he loves to run [...]

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I recently asked a question about my 6 month old golden retriever, saying how she wont lsiten, dig up mu garden, chews my plants and everything she can get hold of, shots in the door whenever someone opens it, wont come when called etc. I was really hurt by some of the answers plp gave [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: My dog wont listen (question re-asked)?

Someone left a couple of obviously unwanted dogs at our work on the enclosed porch area. Being good Samaritans, we decided to help them out and find them a home. We took them to the vet to get tick dipped, because they looked like they had been neglected in a back yard for a while, [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Rabies treatment necessary… dog bite?

it was my husbands bright idea to bring her home as a “rescue” We have 2 other dogs and last owner of our home had animals as well. we don’t have a lot of money to spend on books and stuff. The puppy will go to the door and give a little yip when she [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I have a 11 wk old puppy and we are having a hard time training her not to pee in the house how can we stop he?

ok. so I NEED HELP with getting a toned body. I am 5 feet 8 inches tall. I weigh 160 lbs. my dietitian will allow me to get to 140 lbs. but I need to do it in a ‘healthy’ way.which means no restricting and no purging.so…my idea. is excersise. constantly. always. whenever I have [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: okay….seriously…HELP ME! excersise/eating disorder/toning?

My German Shepard has been aggressive towards other dogs that she did not meet as a pup. She barks like crazy and charges our windows if people and dogs go past our house and spins in circles, she will bark and snarl until they are out of sight. I am pregnant and have a hard [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: My German Shepard is becoming aggressive to people and I am starting to be scared of my own dog!?

my 8 month old yorkie keeps peeing and marking territory all over the house i have tried pee pee pads i have tried spraying no go everywhere and he still goes pee i have tryed crate training and he pees in there he finaly peed on my pillow and i have had enofh what do [...]

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My husband and I own two dogs…a 7mth old cockapoo (Pepper) and a 7mth old Lab/Pit mix (Bandit). They are both indoor dogs but they have to go out to potty, for walks and to play. This past week we were without electricity for over 5 days due to Ike and we spent alot of [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Any ideas on how to keep my Lab/Pit mix out of the cow pastures?

recently started helping a dog rescue. I had this dog recently – for 6 months. When I got her she was in bad shape and had not been socialized at all.In the 6 months I had her, I got her healthy ($3000 in vet bills not paid for by rescue) and got her socialized, housetrained [...]

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I am looking for a gsd that will have the skills to deter and if necessary attack anyone invading my estate. The dog will be inside during the day and will patrol the property at night. My wife and I are planning to have children so the dog must be able to play both roles [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: looking for a gsd protection dog, what breeder and how much to pay?