Archive for June, 2008

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Jack Russell Separation Anxiety

Rachael asked for help with a separation anxiety problem she has with her 11 year old Jack Russell terrier:
“my 11 year old jack russel lives with me i grew up with her got her an got her when i was 10 an then moved away when i was 16 got her again at xmas, an [...]

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Some Options For Toilet Training Daschunds

Daschunds (often referred to as Sausage Dogs) are a really popular breed nowadays, but are gaining a bit of a reputation for being difficult to train - with housetraining being a particularly troublesome time for inexperienced owners. As every dog is different, this is definitely not going to be a step by step guide to [...]

Friday, June 20th, 2008

Potty Training (House Training / Housebreaking) Advice

Several questions have popped up about house training dogs, and rather that do a specific answer for each, I have clubbed them all together…..
Kim asked:
“We just got a 3 month old German Shepard mix with Collie and I would like just steps on how do I begin potty training………….”
Asmanel asked:
“i have a 14 week old [...]

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008

Spaniel Chasing Cats

Robin posted this question:
“Help! About 3 months ago I rescued a 2 year old Brittany Spaniel. We had her spayed and treated for her heartworms. Britt is great except for the fact that she will not leave my cats alone. My poor cats can no longer go in the back yard. It seems to be [...]

Sunday, June 8th, 2008

Difficulty House Training a Boxer Pup

Tracy contacted me via my Squidoo housetraining lens:
“I have a seven month old Boxer and I can’t get her potty trained. She doest seem to care if she soils where she sleeps and she gives no signs of needing to go out. I take her out every time she wakes, plays [...]

Friday, June 6th, 2008

Dog Lunging When on Leash

Pauline T has this problem:
“My dog is constantly pulling on the leash when we are out on our walks. He also lunges at strangers and other dogs. Is there anything I can do to teach him not to do this, preferably without having to use a choke chain. Any advice will be gratefully received. Thankyou”
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Friday, June 6th, 2008

Daschund Soiling Crate

Mary Ann posted this question:
“I have a blind 9 yr old daschund. When I cage her she poops in her cage and goes in circles and stomps it in. If I let her loose in the house she still poops and sometimes stomps it in. She does this even if she was just out and [...]