Dogs Training Blog

As some of you may know me and my dog had everything in common…even the fear of doctors. I know this is common in dogs… but is there a way to train them from the beginning? More: continued here

Read the rest of Open Question: Is there a way to get your puppy from not being afraid of the vet?

My chihuahua stays in our kitchen during the day. Because she is not completely potty trained, she sometimes wee on the tiles. Now the kitchen is starting to smell funny. What can I use to get that smell out of my tiles? Please help me. A house that smells like dog wee is terrible…Thank you [...]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: Getting dog urine out of tile/floor ?

I live in a medium sized one bedroom apartment by myself. and i thought that i would appreciate the companion of a dog. After some consideration, i’ve decided i would like a chihuahua, it’s size is better suited for a small apartment and it would be easy for traveling.Since they are small dogs i’m sure [...]

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She’s about a year and a half old Westie, and I’m having trouble walking her. Sometimes it goes smoothly, other times she’s dragging behind or trying to drag me. It cannot be good for her neck. I’m doing the best I can, I want her to enjoy walks but I also want to make sure [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How do you train a dog to walk on a leash? And are there safe ways to let her run in an unfenced yard?

I have a 1 year old mini. schnauzer/terrier pup. She is potty trained but I’m having problems with her. I do not have a fence so she is not in a restricted order. We usually take her out on 2 long walks a day [20-45 min.] but she does not walk normally. She doesn’t walk [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: !DOG PROBLEMS! HELP A good solution to dog walking etc.?

My daughter is 12 turning 13 at the end of this month we have a 14 months old corgi they are great at agility we have a “homemade” course in our backyard. I wouldlike to put them in some classes but it needs to be indoor or in a fenced area becuse he runs around [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: HELP JUNIOR AGILITY CLASSES?

I have a 2 year old Queensland Heeler. He is a professionally trained cattle and sheep hearding dog. He is with my husband and I all day, between 5 and 9 hours a day, on our horse farm. He also has a obsession with fabric. Underwear (mine and my husbands), bath towels, blankets, pants, bed [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Why is my dog eating fabric?

A few days ago I was at training when we were done for the day and ready to walk home my football coach called me over to tell me these words but I have feeling there was more to it then just high school football….”Listen kid, you cant just let people walk all over you [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: These words were spoken to me but what to make of them?

I have a toy poodle that I got from my stepmom last spring.He is almost 2.She gave him to my husband and I because she just didn’t have much time to “train” him and she a a BIG problem with him peeing and pooping in my dad’s home EVERY day and we didn’t want to [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Dog is peeing in apartment….?

We recently added an 11 month old Labradoodle into our home. Shes very smart and sweet, but was very neglected by her previous owner. All the dogs I’ve owned, I acquired when they are very young and easier to train. Any tips on how to go about housebreaking and older dog, all the typical puppy [...]

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I’m getting a dog and need some help finding one. These are some things I want in my new dog…* Small * Female if possible* House Trained* Crate Trained* Leash Trained* can get along with a boy dog* Fixed* Not to noisy* under $250* YoungIf you know of a dog that I may be interested [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I’m getting a new dog.. Help me PLEASE!?

I bought my first hamster, Contessa, from the mall. She was adorable and very sweet. she never bit me. Unfortunately Contessa passed away in her sleep after a few weeks .Eventually I purchased a Russian hammy, Anya, from Pets Mart. For the first week she just gave me cute little nibbles. but by week two [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I need help training my new Roborovski Dwarf hamster!!!!!!!?

I always take my dog to open trails where he can run off leash. He is great around other dogs and their owners but will bark in a protective manner when other people approach without a dog. How can I train him not to bark at other people while still allowing him to run off [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How can I train my dog to behave properly off-leash?

He starts growling at any of us whenever we walk by his food bowl. And if you try to touch him anytime when there is food in sight he will attack you. He also barks and bites us if we try to take his food away. How can I teach him not to be aggressive [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How can I train my food aggressive dog?