Dogs Training Blog

I live in military housing, so I cant just buy new windows and put them in. Plus, my bedroom is on the 2nd floor….the glass is extremely thin and cheap and I can hear EVERYTHING at night when I’m trying (usually unsuccessfully) to sleep. It seems everyone says to put up heavy drapes, but I [...]

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i got an 18 month old mongrel from the dogs home 4 weeks ago ,i luv her to bits but having trouble toilet training her any ideas pls help.xx More: continued here

Read the rest of Open Question: toilet traing tips please?

He is my first dog and I need some help! I am very willing to put in the time and effort, just am not completely sure on how to go about it. I think I will go to the library to find some books but would love some suggestions from you!He is completely potty trained. [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Any advice on training my pug puppy?

okay my dog is about 3 1/2 months old now SHE is a spayed rot and shep mix. i take her outside every hour at least and she gets water three times a day and i take her outside right after the water too. she STILL pees in the cage despite just being outside 20 [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: My dog pees in crate despite taking her out !!?

My dog, Roxie (an 8lb Schnoodle) is 1 year old and for the MOST part, very good about not going in the house… We used to have an awesome neighbor who would take her out at least once during the afternoon for us every day during the week but we have moved. Hubby and I [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Your thoughts on dog-litter boxes vs. crating…?

Just moved to the country and need a dog that will deter foxes, coyotes, etc. from hanging around my chicken coop. This dog also needs to leave the chickens alone while they are pecking in the yard!Will I need to get a puppy so the training can take root, or can older dogs learn not [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: What dog will keep predators away from my chickens?

Me and my family are in the process of getting a puppy or young dog that is low to no shedding. We have time, energy to exercise a puppy, and plan to do obedience classes and maybe agility training. Besides myself, 13 yrs, i have a younger brother who is 9. He is gentle with [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Some Dog Breed Decision Help, PLEASE?

Our backyard is tiled-cement and we have a part that is grass and dirt, my rottweiler is 3 years old and when we are not around she goes on the cement part and not on the dirt. for the past couple days I have been keeping her in the kennel and taking her to the [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How can I train my dog to stop pooping on the cement and go on the dirt?

She had a previous owner. She is a german shepherd that is 4 months. I want to pet her and love her but she won’t come when I call. The previous owner was not mean. It just seems like the dog doesn’t wanna cuddle or anything. Just play and bark all the time. I also [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Why won’t my new dog come near me?

I bought my my boyfriend of 2 years a cute beagle puppy for his birthday awhile back, then he broke up with me only 3 months later. I am still very sad cuz i loved him very much. I haven’t seen the dog in almost 2 months so i don’t even know what he looks [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: beagle & ex-lover…?

Hey everyone!Alright, I have a 20 week old Golden Retriever puppy. She is loosing her puppy teeth, and her adult teeth are coming in.And now, her “nipping” is starting to hurt more and more. I have tried the thing where you yelp, and turn your back, but then she starts to bite my back. I [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Biting Golden Retriever Puppy? I’m at loss. Any ideas are greatly appreciated!?

I am getting a puppy tomorrow, and I’ve got a few basic questions and one moral question for you guys…1. Should I have come up with a name by now, or decide after seeing its personality etc. 2. When should I begin training the pup – immediately, or give it a few weeks to settle [...]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: About to purchase a pup?

I am a grooming assistant at Petco, a corporation that I am not particularly fond of. I do, however, love my job. I have been offered training to become a groomer through Petco’s mentor program. There is no cost to me, other than the cost of supplies. There is, however, a contract stating I need [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Dog grooming school or grooming training via Petco?

We have a golden retriever, Rosie, who is 8 months, we got her at 7 weeks old. She is such a sweet dog and we love her. But she is big for our yard and big for our house. She fights w our beagle (who showed her alot of attitude from the start), but I [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I need you help with my dog. Do we keep her or find her a new home?