Dogs Training Blog

i have had him for 8 weeks and nowhere near training him i have used paper and training pads but he just rips them up, i am desperate can anyone help? More: continued here

Read the rest of Open Question: house training a 16 week old shih tzu dog ?

My family has gotten a new puppy again. Our last one wondered off & we never heard from it again. Since we have an animal hater living in our neighborhood, some think he may have gotten to our last pup (& some of our previous pets too), but I hope some other family might have [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How can I train my dog (while it’s young) to protect itself?

We have an 11 yr old dog, who she gets along with well. And three weeks ago we got a puppy. They get along great and play all day, but he’s not house trained yet, and pees on floor. So I noticed now she’s peeing all over the house. Is there a way to stop [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: My female cat is peeing all over the house.?

My dog is pooping CONSTANTLY I’ll take him out he’ll poop then and hour later we will find poop on the floor in the restroom. He never used to be like this he used to poop like 3 times a day AT MOST now he can do that in a 3 hour time frame. We [...]

Read the rest of Resolved Question: I have a 6mo old Brittney Spaniel who is pooping like 8 times a day AT LEAST WHY?

We have 2 dogs a grown one & a new little puppy. While the big dog does wonder off & comes back safely, the last thing we want is the puppy wondering off (following behind our big dog) and never finding its way back. So, I like to know all the tips in keeping our [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: How do you train a puppy not to wonder off?

My dad has a Shih-Poo that is not trained and can be aggressive with people and will even attack me. I want to get a Mini Pinscher and train it but my dad doesn’t want to train his own dog. Im sort of unsure of what I should do since we live under the same [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: I want to get my own dog and train it but my dad has a dog that isnt trained..?

I was born in a puppy mill in Texas. My mom and dad were both closely related but I will not go into that. I lived in some very bad over crowded conditions. I was taken away from my mother to soon and sent off to a pet store were I lived with lots of [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: is this a good story on animal abuse it is kinda rough but it will come to gather.?

I raised over ten thousand dollars for a non-profit organization called “4 Paws for Ability” and in return a service dog was to be placed with my son. The organization is now refusing to place the dog because we were unable to attend their training classes. According to their contract, they will reschedule anyone who [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Where can a non-profit agency be reported for fraud/theft?

We got this puppy at eight weeks old, shes tri colored, super cute, really sweet, playful, etc…but she is retarded when it comes to potty training. I’ve potty trained quite a few dogs, and never had a problem…shes now almost eleven weeks old, and absolutely does not get potty training. She’ll go outside and whine [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Pitbull boxer cross puppy is either too smart for own good, or really really stupid….?

My dog is always obedient and listens when I tell her to sit lay down etc. She also never pulls me on the leash. However, today she went to the vet and she started pulling me to greet people, I told her sit several times and she kept on getting up. Then she started barking [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Does your dog pull you or not listen to you when going to the vet?

I want to train dogs for the k9 unit, is there a college i have to go to? More: continued here

Read the rest of Open Question: How do i become a dog trainer? ?

I own two rotties that are 1 year old and I never bought to an obedience trainer. I really never had problems with them, they are very obedient and I let them sit stay laydown before eating, being pet or getting out doors. They walk well on leash too. They only get a it too [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Rottweiler owners: did you have your dogs obedience trained?

Well firstly, i AM looking into a trainer, but i live out in the country and there arent too many around. but for now:My shiba and i have over come many things in our training with consistancy and patience. But one thing i am struggling with the most is her aggression towards my other dog [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: calling all Shiba-inu Owners!! – aggression issue?

Don’t worry, I’m more than aware of how much time and money a puppy costs. I know a lot about dog training and puppy raising, and I’m always catching up on the latest dog training info. I’m not out for instant gratification. Now for some background info. I am seventeen and a freshman at a [...]

Read the rest of Open Question: Tips on convincing my mom that a puppy is a good idea?