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Dog Behavior Problems

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My 3yr old is Marking! Help! My 3 year old just started lifting his leg in the house...on the curtains and the corner of the bed...
by HaileyTy – Aug 26, 2008	1 replies	last post by eyeluvdogs Sep 2, 2008
Dog vs Other Animal Agression / Distraction I have a wonderful lab... 90% of the time. Inside the house and in our yard he's the most obedient...
by grimesnic – Aug 26, 2008	3 replies	last post by Annie Sep 2, 2008
Going crazy..... Hi everyone. I am new to this site and glad to be here. I just got a puppy. He is 10 weeks old...
by kathy0811 – Sep 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by Annie Sep 2, 2008
puppy obsessed with chickens I have an 18 week old springer spaniel who has developed an obsession with my three chickens. They...
by gary – Sep 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by Annie Sep 1, 2008
i don't think i can do this. can anyone help me? i am ready to give my dog away. My husband and I adopted a puppy a week ago...
by singinmedic – Jul 24, 2008	9 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 30, 2008
Nipping at Daughter We have 2 labs that are 1 year old. Recently the female has begun biting at my 9 year old...
by Tractorqueen – Aug 26, 2008	1 replies	last post by Annie Aug 29, 2008
Toilet Paper unrolling Does anyone have suggestions on how to end a dog's desire to grab the toilet paper? My dog (a...
by Arlene – Aug 14, 2008	2 replies	last post by Kea Aug 28, 2008
Puppy won't stop eating grass I have a 10 week old golden retriever that we have had for a week and a half. We got her from a...
by Rileys-Mom – Aug 20, 2008	3 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 26, 2008
Alpha dog or equal dogs? In another post, Todd made the following comment, "We need to get the two dogs getting...
by Marina – Aug 23, 2008	1 replies	last post by Marina Aug 25, 2008
aggressive older dog meets new puppy I have an 8 year old 110 pound lab who has a history of fighting with my other dogs. I am...
by LBRIGHAM – Aug 23, 2008	1 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 24, 2008
Fear of rain, thunder and lightening Hi, I have a Border Collie that is about to be two years old. He is not an aggressive dog. I have...
by Buddys-Mom – Aug 23, 2008	2 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 24, 2008
Aggressive Spaniel at Play 8-10 months old My 8 year old son and I adopted 3 weeks ago from the Humane Society a 8-10 month old Springer...
by Jlmyers72 – Aug 22, 2008	4 replies	last post by Annie Aug 23, 2008
Barking when I use a squirt bottle Hi, I have a 12 months small breed dog. The two major problems that I have with her is the nipping...
by nigenethli – Aug 23, 2008	2 replies	last post by nigenethli Aug 23, 2008
I'm so confused! Aaauugh...I've been reading the sitstayfetch book, and going through all these posts for ideas on...
by deanna – Aug 22, 2008	2 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 23, 2008
new dog being mean to original dog Hello. A year ago I adopted a male lab mix from a shelter, with little information about his...
by deanna – Aug 21, 2008	3 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 22, 2008
Occassional Aggression Problems I have a 16 month old Chocolate Lab who is a great dog for the most part. He is very intelligent...
by kni1360 – Aug 19, 2008	4 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 22, 2008
aggresive young dogue de bordeaux - new member Hi there....im a new member from the uk..i have just downloaded the training course as i have a...
by trudieblore – Aug 18, 2008	2 replies	last post by trudieblore Aug 20, 2008
HELP!!! Jumping dog won't stop! Help! I've tried everything but our 8 month old border collie x staffie wont stop jumping. She's...
by Annama – Aug 12, 2008	1 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 19, 2008
chewing and not giving ball back I have a lovely 6 month old bearded collie bitch, after some time of adjustment we are housebroken...
by hele9001 – Aug 14, 2008	5 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 19, 2008
Stop Chewing We have two labs that are 1 year old, they are litter mates. My problems is that the female likes...
by Tractorqueen – Aug 19, 2008	2 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 19, 2008
Puppy woes...Please help! Hi, I am a first time dog owner and have an 8 week old border collie, who i have had for 2 weeks...
by alfie2008 – Aug 18, 2008	6 replies	last post by alfie2008 Aug 19, 2008
Dog Refuses to SIT! [B]Help.[/B] I am trying to train my "dominance aggressive" dog (Chihuahua/Terrior mix) but...
by Terrie-Jordan – Aug 12, 2008	1 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 15, 2008
Aggresive boston terrier Hi! I have a 2 year old Boston Terrier. When he was a puppy we used to take him to the dog park...
by Gabriela-Sanchez – Aug 15, 2008	1 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 15, 2008
Puppy Trouble We have a 6 year old female Lhasa (Cricket) that is very well behaved, loves people, etc. We now...
by PuppyPal – Aug 12, 2008	2 replies	last post by PuppyPal Aug 13, 2008
Akita attacks! Our 4 year old Akita has had a few random attacks with little or no warning. The only common...
by cbddav – Jun 27, 2008	8 replies	last post by Liz-amp-Koa Aug 12, 2008
Two dogs - double trouble We have two black Labs. They are almost 1 year old. They are siblings. One male and one female...
by Tractorqueen – Aug 6, 2008	5 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 12, 2008
My dog won't walk I have an 8 month old wheaten terrier. I love my dog but am getting extemely frustrated that he...
by Jenn-Stephen – Aug 12, 2008	1 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 12, 2008
food aggresion but not with humans ,i have a 5 month old Staffordshire bull terrier ,recently we had my sister in...
by Deb – Aug 11, 2008	1 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 11, 2008
Message for Todd - AKITAS Hi, I write you hooping that you give me some advise. I have a 2 year old female Akita and an 8...
by nydianaponte – Jul 13, 2008	2 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 11, 2008
aggression to dogs and people I have a 3 yr old Chinese Crested. She had been shown and socialized when she was young. I have...
by Joanned1 – Aug 6, 2008	1 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 8, 2008
My pug My wife and I have a 7 year old Pug. He is the best and cutest dog in the world. He is not alone in...
by shrapnel68 – Aug 8, 2008	1 replies	last post by foxi7778 Aug 8, 2008
Two dogs are going to kill each other I have eight Mini Dachshunds Alley is four and Gretta is almost 4 and Baze is three and the only...
by Donna-Marshall – Jul 22, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Aug 6, 2008
jealous dogs I have a dog that I rescued when she was 4 months old and she was very jealous from day one, even...
by jasminasul – Jul 15, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Aug 6, 2008
Dog Aggression I have a 7 1/2 month old neutered male german shepherd pup. I have been taking him to obedience...
by manlius – Aug 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by Todd Aug 6, 2008
Aggression towards strangers, even children Bear is a year and 8 month old Rottwieler. He is very loving to me. Although he is good with my...
by Mary-Buis – May 3, 2008	3 replies	last post by STEVEPHS Aug 5, 2008
Car sickness My 1.5 year old Sheltland Sheepdog is absolutely terrified of the car. He refuses to get into the...
by chippiechick – Jul 23, 2008	9 replies	last post by chippiechick Aug 5, 2008
Jumpy barking at customers I have an Australian cattle dog, 7 months old. I own a repair shop and he terrorizes the customers...
by cattleking – Aug 2, 2008	2 replies	last post by cattleking Aug 4, 2008
my pointer goes crazy over garden hose..help :eek:I have a 1 1/2 year old pointer who is obsessed with the water hose. when I water the garden...
by Jennie – Aug 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by eyeluvdogs Aug 4, 2008
Dog in season The subject came up. Will a fox try to mate with a demestic dog? There are fox in our area. I say...
by JERRY-WHITE – Jul 28, 2008	1 replies	last post by eyeluvdogs Aug 4, 2008
Submissive Wetting I have a 10 month old Great Dane female (spayed) who is very friendly and outgoing. We've been...
by mustang71 – Jul 30, 2008	1 replies	last post by callellen Aug 4, 2008
Will My Dog EVER Calm Down? :( This is my third Doberman and I love the breed, but this one is really testing my limits. I...
by DobieGirl – Aug 3, 2008	1 replies	last post by Annie Aug 3, 2008
My 2 year old Jack Russel/Springer cross is aggressive with other dogs Bobby is a 2 year old Jack Russel/Springer Spaniel Cross. He is very bright energetic and playful...
by Karina-May – Aug 1, 2008	1 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Aug 3, 2008
Help - Dog jumps and barks at the fence Hi, Our rescue dog Seth (28 months, parson russell terrier we think) jumps up at the fence/gate...
by Proudy – Jul 31, 2008	1 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Aug 1, 2008
barking and aggression I have two dogs: a 4 year old English Mastiff that weighs 210 pounds and a 3 year old chocolate lab...
by dolsen – Jul 21, 2008	1 replies	last post by Maggiesmom1 Jul 31, 2008
Biting and barking issues: Please Help! Hi Everyone, I am new to the forum. Glad to be here. I have a 1 1/2 year old Malchi (Maltese...
by Lyvettely – Jul 19, 2008	3 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Jul 30, 2008
Desperate for help with random biting and snapping! Hi! I have really enjoyed reading everyone's posts, and I am hoping that someone can help me out...
by jen1 – Jul 26, 2008	2 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Jul 28, 2008
Desperate for help with our Westie- repost Hi guys, I have a West Highland White Terrier (6 years old) that we adopted from a family 2 years...
by westofcool – Jul 25, 2008	1 replies	last post by MaxHollyNoah Jul 25, 2008
Not a friendly neighbor My coonhound mix, Maggie Mae age 2, barks aggressively at anyone walking by. As we live in the...
by mamapup – Jul 19, 2008	1 replies	last post by mamapup Jul 24, 2008
Pup eating poop! How do you get a pup to not eat poop??? Thank you..
by srichardson1958 – Jun 25, 2008	3 replies	last post by Lyvettely Jul 24, 2008
cocker with a temper! hi there I have a 6 month old cocker spaniel, and most of the time she is a lovely little girl...
by L-A – Jul 4, 2008	2 replies	last post by L-A Jul 18, 2008