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 love her here, but whenever i go to work she barks and pulls the carpet up i’m worried she does this for a long time, i know when she lived with my mum she had other dogs around, and when i’m with her its fine and once i get settled in a job she calms a little when i leave her
but how can i help her calm don when i go? and not wail all day, i just want to make her feel more at ease, i cant get another dog, and ive tried leaveg toy and bones and things for her to play with but it doesnt work, i love having her with me an am getting worried my neighbors will start to complain, please help i need solutions!!”
Here’s some guidance on helping the dog…. more…
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 getting your Daschund toilet trained, but rather giving you a few pointers to help you make a success of whichever housebreaking method you choose. more…
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 miniture jack russel and i have tried everything i can think of to house train her, i even leave the door open and she goes to it then dose her business at the door inside”
Paulina asked:
“hi
i just got a min. schnauzer three days ago to keep me company around the house.
he is still a lil puppy two months old. In the last three days i’ve had troubles teaching him to go to potty i am looking for some tips please help “
So here is my advice……. more…
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 her mission in life to chase cats. How do I get her to live in peace with our three cats.”
This is what I suggested…. more…
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 or eats, sometimes she goes outside and then within a few minutes she goes in the house. I have a four year old great dane so i thought she’d learn from him, but she didn’t. I’m really at my witts end so if you have any ideas please let me know. Thank you “
Here is the assistance I was able to offer… more…
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”
Here is my suggestion to help stop this difficult behavior… more…
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 has taken care of her business. If I take her in the car with me and let her in there on mild days, she does the same thing and stomps into my leather seat. Any suggestions on what to do with her? I have bopped her nose and scolded her numerous times but with no success. She is doing this more and more as time goes by. I love her to death, but this is getting old.”
This is what I had to say….. more…
