Dogs Training Blog

I have a huge (and I mean HUGE) aquarium full of valuable gold fish (or as some say “goldfishes”). My GF (girlfriend) wants to buy a Portuguese Waterdog (4 week old girl). I’m afraid this breed and my beloved fishes (I also have an octopus) will not get along.Is there any literature how to train […]

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My dog will be 6 months on the 23rd, and she was potty trained. We had her fixed early this month and now she pees every where even in her bed. It’s a lot of pee too. i worried something is wrong? is this normal after a puppy is fixed?Thank you to all that answered! […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Does Spaying a dog weaken their bladder?

Can someone suggest the best kind of treat for doing this, something the dog is guarantee to enjoy every time and want to work for. Brand Names would be helpful :] I understand things like cheese and such are excellent treats, how ever I’m looking for something I can carry on me, in my pocket […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Need Help Training a Rat/Jack Terrier?

I’d like to hear the pros and cons of neutering my dog. My wife and I have had this puppy since he was 5 weeks old and are working hard (and smart) to try and train him (and us) to be a good dog and good owners. Thanks for your owner-input. My dog’s name is […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Neuter my eight month old Shih Tzu male puppy or not?

She is 10 yrs old and has been the most impossible dog to train to do anything. I noticed lately, when she hears the furnace kick on in the basement, she runs to the heat vent and sits there and waits for the warm air to come out. Is this amazing or what? […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Is my chihuahua smarter than I thought?

Okay so my APBT Lilly (3 1/2) has always been a big softy- actually even to the point of being skittish. Well recently when my partner or I rough house with friends or something similar Lilly will jump and try to nip at them, she has never bit anyone, she just jumps and then runs […]

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Hello,I am English and have only recently moved to Hamburg with a new labrador (male) which we picked up from a tierheim here in Germany. He is 13 months old and my husband and I are very happy with him as his training his coming along nicely. The only problem is that although […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Hamburg - New labrador from animal home - friendly with dogs but needs more socialization with dogs - any help?

My dog is really hard to train because he is a little dachshund pupy. I need help training him. Have any tips?
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I have a little 3 year old min pin. She was our universe until our son was born a year ago. I’ll admit she doesn’t get the attention that she used to, but she’s still a very spoiled dog, our ‘furry baby’. Sleeps in bed with us, gets plenty of cuddle & play time, etc. […]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: Best way to correct aggressive behavior with a little dog? (sorry I ramble– honestly seeking help though!)?

when he hasn’t had any injections, if we don’t give him contact with other dogs?as we are going out for the day on the train to visit a friend too show him offwill this be okay?he will be in a dog crrierfirst one over reactionhe is 8 weeks oldwe booked them to be […]

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Have you got a Dog or not? How did you train your dog and was it easy? Thank You
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She is a 1 year old staffie cross and shes lovely apart from this problem. Any suggestions?
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just curious
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Hi, I really desperately need some tips!My mum’s got a 12 month old terrier mix. We got him from a rescue centre and he’s been house trained, and knows basic commands like ’sit’ and ’stay’, and can also do tricks.When we got him he was quite nervous and followed us around everywhere - he was […]

Read the rest of Open Question: Any training tips for a dog that’s getting more and more aggressive?