Crate Training a Puppy?
My family and I just got a Bernese Mountain Dog puppy. He is our first dog and we're not sure how best to train him. I have two small children and the whining I hear about from crate training might be too hard on the kids. Also, will he be aggressive later in life because of crate training?...
Need advice for dog training.
I recently adopted a puppy, he now is about 12 weeks old. He does listen pretty well for a puppy but there are things I want to work on. 1. He bites, and i don't want him to bite at all. 2. He doesn't always respond when i call him in from outsode or being outside in genreal he won't respond to any ...
How can I help a fearful dog feel safe?
My brother's dog is afraid of everything. He's a 60-pound pitbull who suffered trauma in his first weeks of life, but has since been well-cared for in a loving family home. Unfortunately, he is still scared of everything - and I do mean everything. He is afraid of people, yes, but also leaves, penci...
What's the best at home treatment for my Golden Retreiver's emerging Hot Spot?
She had a raging infected hot spot earlier this summer and one seems to be popping up again. How do I stop it in its tracks before incurring another fierce vet bill and having to pay for prescription medication?...
What will happen if my dog drinks too much salt water and/or eats seaweed?
After a trip to the beach, I'm a little worried about her system. I didn't expect her to consume so much while we were there!...
Why isn't my English Bulldog protective and aggressive?
I bought an English Bulldog as a guard dog but all he does is sleep all day and when he sees strangers outside the fence he picks up a toy and tries to play with them. I want him to bark at strangers to keep them away from my property. I tried feeding him raw meat but that has had no effect on his t...
Why does my dog take 20 minutes just to find a place to go to the bathroom?
I have two dogs. One of them knows exactly what he needs to do when going outside. He quickly finds a spot and goes to the bathroom. My second dog, on the other hand, sometimes takes up to 20 minutes just to find a place to poo. I understand that dogs mark their territory with their pee, but do they...
How do I bath a dog?
My wife and I just got a new dog. Two days into owning him he got into a bunch of mud. We've both never owned dogs before and don't know how to bathe them. What should we do?...