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Don't allow him on the couch. He needs to learn that he's at the bottom of the stack and the only way he will get what he wants is when he is submissive to everyone in the family. Start by not giving him anything until first he obeys a command, for instance don't but his food bowl down until he sits and waits for permission to eat his dinner. Play time is also a good way to teach a dog he ...

Dog aggression is pretty much in your neighbor dog's genetics, so it will never be safe to "socialize" her, especially without a professional present. Even then I wouldn't recommend it. My advice would be to steer clear, and take preventative measures to protect your dog around your house and while out walking. If the dog wants to play and begs for attention, it should be provided through ...

Have you ever heard that Chihuahuas are yappers? If so, you heard right. HOWEVER.....mine are not so bad because they have learned "enough." There are a couple of great methods to teach a dog to stop yapping after the first few alarm barks. If your boyfriend is dedicated to teaching consistently, I'll dig up a post I've made on how to teach. Plus, I think if you google Clicker solutions, ...

So true. Hounds can be a nightmare that way. LOL. I worked with a Beagle for a time and food was a very high motivator for him to watch me while we walked, but you can only expect a dog to stare at you for just so long. Poor thing. LOL. Once he got his nose on something on the ground, OMG!

Those are some impressive tasks to teach a dog. And some high level apptitudes that the dogs must have inherently. I agree too, whole heartedly with the requirement of a sense of humor and play. That is almost the whole point of having dogs for me. LOL.

Lab puppies are very smart and they can learn earlier than many other puppies. It is better to start their training at early stage just to make them a civilized one, when they are matured. There are many who are fond about their dogs’ tricks and tries to teach these at the beginning. This is not a right approach. should always start with crater training or teaching the puppy not to chew or bark...

I would not make him stay all alone in another room when he does something bad. He has emotions like us and can sense anger and will think he is unwanted. Let him be in the same room as you, all dogs do something bad and you just have to show him your angry but not in a physical way, emotionally. Let him know he is loved and things like this will probably happen again.

I have no idea what to try next. Background: She is a 4 year old beagle and we have had her for 3 years. She was a rescue and apparently lived with a pit bull before and they couldn't get along so that is why she went to the shelter. Okay...the list of problems. She won't stop peeing in the house. She gets plenty of opportunity to go outside and does use the bathroom out there but for some...

What kind of dog is Trixie? How old is she?