Dog Behavior Training

Do you have an unruly dog? Do you want to train your dog yourself? Discuss your reservations and/or concerns. OR have you had success in training your dog? Why not share with others what you found works and what doesn't.

Stop erratic behavior when someone enters apartment or rings buzzer

my 3 yr old French Bulldog will always act with high energy when someone enters the buzzer to get...

by bianca-sotoNov 18, 2021

0 replies last post by bianca-soto
Nov 18, 2021

Beagle wont stop tracking inside

My 1 year old beagle started tracking in the house and will not stop. Vet said it is most likely...

by ricky-bissonnetteFeb 3, 2021

1 replies last post by eyeluvdogs
Feb 18, 2021

Chihuahua puppy digging inside

Hi all I have a 13 week old tiny chihuahua female pup and she has started to dig at the carpet at...

by yvette-grayMar 8, 2017

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Mar 12, 2017

My flatmate stole my dog

Hi this is my 1st post so I hope I'm in the right section!! I have a 4 year old pug X poodle Teddy...

by hanr-freemanJun 20, 2016

0 replies last post by hanr-freeman
Jun 20, 2016

Jealous of the cat

I have a 20 yr. Siamese male cat that my 10 month Cocker Spaniel pup is jealous of and barks and...

by james-e-pittsFeb 23, 2016

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Feb 25, 2016

Traning two dogs

We have to new additions. We have adopted Bella Shepard/border collie mix and Dakota Shepard mix...

by jeff-perringJan 24, 2016

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Jan 28, 2016

biting

Helo, I have a german shephard pup of 11 wks old. My problem is he likes to bite on my calf. I...

by dr.ashok-sonambekarMay 29, 2013

7 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Jan 15, 2016

Dog Likes to Run When He's In Trouble

I have a 6 month old mixed breed pup (not sure what he is but we're guessing Pit Bull and Fox...

by patricia-macomberNov 20, 2015

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Nov 30, 2015

jumping

I have an adopted mixed breed, 8 months old, who insists on jumping on my wife when she hasn't seen...

by jeff-holzmanDec 13, 2014

2 replies last post by stephen-rooney
Sep 5, 2015

Obedience training

We have been very lax with obedience training. After ordering this program I've decided it is time...

by janis-margolisDec 12, 2014

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Dec 13, 2014

Halti and growling and biting

So we have a 3 year old Bishonpoo we decided he needed a halti because when he pulls the lease it...

by janis-margolisDec 10, 2014

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Dec 11, 2014

Barkalot

I have a 20 month old Kelpie who likes to bark at moving wheels, motor vehicles, rubbish trolley...

by margaret-beckOct 11, 2014

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Oct 12, 2014

Dog won't mind husband while I am gone

We have four dogs, two are fosters(for about 3 months). Three of them have some separation anxiety...

by melissa-shields-bispoSep 25, 2013

3 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Nov 16, 2013

Becoming a dog trainer

Hi everyone. I was just wondering if anyone on here had any advice about becoming a dog trainer...

by rachelle-bieverOct 6, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Oct 6, 2013

New Puppy Vaccines

Our new puppy, a Bluetick Coonhound had had one set of shots at the breeder ( a 5 in one) and one...

by alison-stoneSep 4, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Sep 5, 2013

first meeting

our girl sally who is an American staffy pup of 4 months has just met her neighbours dog who is a...

by lisa-o'connorAug 31, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Aug 31, 2013

Training a deaf dog

The newest member of our canine family is a deaf Boston Terrier. She has been trained with hand...

by krista-krizAug 30, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Aug 31, 2013

Puppy nipping OK?

We just welcomed our 9-wk old English Bulldog puppy into our home yesterday. I've been reading...

by lacampsDec 16, 2010

6 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Jun 27, 2013

Jumping on people

Hi i have a sheppard/lab 1 1/2 yrs old who jumps on everybody thats visits, is the a way to stop...

by wanda-mailhotMay 6, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
May 7, 2013

biking with dog

I have a 1 1/2 year old sheppard / lab who i would like to run while i am riding bike, and ideas...

by wanda-mailhotMay 6, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
May 7, 2013

has anyone heard of this type of training?

We have a stranger aggressive 7 yr. old male boxer. I was looking up different trainers in my...

by hailey-arnoldMar 8, 2013

1 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Apr 8, 2013

can't get my boxer pup to sit

I have a 9 mo. old boxer Roxy who i've tried and tried to train to sit. When i raise a treat over...

by hailey-arnoldJan 29, 2013

2 replies last post by Preethi KOP
Apr 1, 2013

LOVES to play ball (too much)! & "Jobs?"

My family and I recently adopted a one-year-old pure-bred German Shepherd from our local humane...

by lisabDec 18, 2011

2 replies last post by jillbck1
Feb 18, 2013

Dog socialising and fights

Hi there . I live on a farm, have a 4 year old male GS. I took him to puppy classes and then the...

by jillbck1Feb 18, 2013

0 replies last post by jillbck1
Feb 18, 2013

charging at the door and neighborhood

I have a 3 year old lab who has been through training and goes to daycare at the same place and is...

by Paula-DJan 15, 2013

3 replies last post by Paula-D
Feb 11, 2013

Getting him to go out

I have a 12 week old Great Dane ,very smart and is willing to learn,he is already house trained...

by vmullicacomcastnetFeb 13, 2010

6 replies last post by ThomasF
Feb 10, 2013

Obedience training

I have an 8mth old Cane Corso Mastiff named Drager. He is a very loving dog and never meets a...

by bobby-ridgewayOct 26, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Nov 3, 2012

Attention span

When I am outside trying to train my dog to sit and stay I will try and back up further every time...

by pat-woodwardSep 12, 2012

4 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 24, 2012

l stuffed UP

Every time l try to train my 6 month old Colly Kelpy + she slinks off

by keith-de-haanSep 8, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Sep 12, 2012

canine sibling rivalry

Im desperate. I've got two dogs, an 80lb german shepherd/rottweiler mix and a 110lb white labrador...

by redchelsea87Jun 16, 2012

7 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
Aug 19, 2012

Extremely Friendly

Hi All, I got an adorable Rott called Max. He's 2 months old now. i trying to teach him some...

by Max1May 15, 2012

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jun 14, 2012

release command

I have been teaching my GS pup to stay without using the word stay, playing fetch I tell her down...

by ZoeyNov 16, 2008

4 replies last post by MaxHollyNoah
May 29, 2012

One Neo, two German Sheppers

Hello! We are moving from Mexico to Chile, with our 2.5 years old Neapolitan Mastiff Massimo (max)...

by LiewaldApr 29, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
May 1, 2012

Puppy starts to heeling but with problem....

Hello, I have a Cavalier King Charles who is now 14 weeks now. When I take him for a walk on the...

by caca899Apr 10, 2012

2 replies last post by caca899
Apr 16, 2012

How to Train Dog not to Chase Chickens

Hi there, I live up in Northern Maine and the weather is getting nicer, so we have been spending...

by KerowynMar 24, 2012

3 replies last post by Kerowyn
Apr 15, 2012

Puppy growling

Hi again! Ruby, our new 4.5 month Manchester Terrier mix rescue is doing great -- showing lots of...

by dtismvFeb 26, 2012

3 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Mar 2, 2012

5-Minute Rule While Housetraining?

Hi all, I have been working with our new 4-5 month old "rescue" Manchester terrier mix, Ruby, and...

by dtismvFeb 23, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 26, 2012

New alaskan malamute cross german shepherd pup

Hi, I've just brought home an 8wk old alaskan malamute cross german shepherd male puppy and...

by PauloFeb 19, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 20, 2012

pup too much energy

Hi, I have a border collie pup and she must be going on 19 wks. I have started taking her to a...

by SuzannahFeb 15, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 20, 2012

Introducing Hex

We had been talking about getting a year or so old dog for quite some time. So we put the word out...

by KerowynFeb 5, 2012

6 replies last post by Kerowyn
Feb 15, 2012

puppy poo problem

hello there!my name is chrisostomos and i am writing you from greece.i am a happy owner of a 2...

by sostos82Feb 6, 2012

1 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 7, 2012

Dog scratching door to come inside

I have a minor behavior issue I would like to change in one of my dogs. We have two dogs, one of...

by dogeatdogFeb 1, 2012

2 replies last post by dogeatdog
Feb 2, 2012

Stranger danger!

We adopted Loopy Lulu from a rescue shelter about a year and a half ago, she's a Boxer/Whippet mix...

by RainbowDogMomJan 20, 2012

5 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Feb 2, 2012

Puppy Ignores Me

Hello, I have a 13 week old Cavachon puppy. I got him 2 weeks ago. He understands a few commands...

by AnasnowJan 19, 2012

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jan 21, 2012

6 month Rottie jumping on people

I have a 6 mth old rottie and he will jump and nip at everyone he will not hold stay when he is...

by YogiJan 21, 2012

0 replies last post by Yogi
Jan 21, 2012

Too eager to please - does wrong tricks

My dog picks up new tricks extremely fast so I like to teach her new things every few weeks in our...

by abchak1Dec 28, 2011

2 replies last post by KOPCaroline
Jan 4, 2012