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How to make thunderstorms fun for thunderphobic dog?

My pointer mix is terrified of storms...well any loud noise really. I know not to coddle her because it will make her believe something is wrong…

ASKED BY Cairo 1 week, 3 days ago
TAGGED thunder, desensitize, fear, help IN Fears & Phobias 2 ANSWERS

Why would ALL 4 of my dogs just eat wood every chance they get?

They do not discriminate.... if it is wood, it gets chewed or eaten.... even the arm of my couch!

ASKED BY Ratchet 2 weeks ago
TAGGED wood, chew, eat IN Chewing 2 ANSWERS

What are some fun easy tricks to teach my pitbull pup ?

He knows sit shake stay lay down roll over both ways and jump over a stick he seems to enjoy our trick time so I'd like to continue his training by…

ASKED BY Jax 2 weeks, 1 day ago
TAGGED tricks IN Behavior & Training 2 ANSWERS

I have a Great Dane and she barks all the time I have tried everything including training any suggestions?

ASKED BY Member 1173589 2 weeks, 1 day ago
TAGGED barking, jumping IN Barking 2 ANSWERS

My dog drags me down the street?

I have tried The Gental Leader (a head collar), a harness, a choke chain, and just a collar. None work. Any suggestions? (I will not use The Gental…

ASKED BY Caspian 3 weeks ago
TAGGED leashwalking IN Leash Walking 11 ANSWERS

Is the Pets Smart obedience training class any good?

I am considering taking my dog to it, but am curious is it's actually worth it, any experiences with it to share?

ASKED BY Herman on 5/6/13
TAGGED pets, smart, training, obedience, class IN Behavior & Training 6 ANSWERS

Help! Barking service dog constantly?

Hi everyone, my neighbor has a dog that barks incessantly and particularly when he is left Lone. When I notified the neighbor that the dog was barking…

ASKED BY Member 1149776 on 1/13/13
TAGGED barking, service, complaints, noise IN Service & Therapy Dogs 7 ANSWERS

Are dogs with cropped ears at risk of developing aggression or is this a random, probably perception driven, standard?

I was looking around a local dog boarding/daycare facilities and came across one that doesn't accept Pit Bulls. I understand the majority of places…

ASKED BY Duke 2 weeks, 2 days ago
TAGGED croppedears IN Aggression 4 ANSWERS

Any Composure success stories?

I have tried Composure to help with my Pointer mix's anxiety, but did not see any noticeable change in her behavior(after two months of use). I…

ASKED BY Cairo 1 week, 1 day ago
TAGGED composure, anxietychews, anxiety, success IN Other Behavior & Training 0 ANSWERS

Help?

I have a Miniature Pinscher and she is over a year old. Me and my dog at the moment with with my fiance grandparent, and they are really nice…

ASKED BY Member 1173083 2 weeks, 4 days ago
TAGGED spoiled, behavior IN Behavior & Training 0 ANSWERS

I have two 1 year old puppies that are becoming aggressive onleash... Need help?

My puppies are just a year old (one is a terrier mix, the other is a pom/chi mix) and they are great off leash playing with other dogs however when…

ASKED BY Member 1172753 2 weeks, 5 days ago
TAGGED onleash, aggression, puppies IN Behavior & Training 0 ANSWERS

How do I stop my dog biting?

I recently bought a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and she doesn't stop biting me, I think she means it playfully but sometimes it seems really…

ASKED BY Member 1172923 2 weeks, 5 days ago
TAGGED puppy, biting, kingcharles IN Behavior & Training 0 ANSWERS

Are dogs with cropped ears at risk of developing aggression or is this a random, probably perception driven, standard?

I was looking around a local dog boarding/daycare facilities and came across one that doesn't accept Pit Bulls. I understand the majority of places…

ASKED BY Duke 2 weeks, 2 days ago
TAGGED croppedears IN Aggression 4 ANSWERS

Everytime we say goodbye to each other my Jack Russell becomes aggressive?

My 17 year old grand-son is sitting on lounge, my Jack Russell at the other end. I go to give my grand-son a kiss and hug goodbye and my dog runs up…

ASKED BY Member 1148112 on 1/4/13
TAGGED justtelldogtogetdown, behaviourproblem, mentalproblem IN Behavior & Training 4 ANSWERS

I work third shift. Will it be okay to put my lab on a tie in the back yard while I sleep about six hours?

ASKED BY Member 1144921 on 12/12/12
IN Behavior & Training 3 ANSWERS

How much is a clicker and how much does it work?

Hey so I was think about getting a clicker for my Dog Kimmiee. I am not sure were to get one and if they really work. Kimmiee is easily scared such as…

ASKED BY Kimmiee on 7/22/12
IN Behavior & Training 3 ANSWERS