Training a Dog to Not Be Afraid?My 6.5 month old German Shepherd is scared of cartoons and other dogs. If someone comes into our house she will bark, but if that guy is clothed she will be run and bark from far:-( What can I do? I want to train her to attack and bite.
Training a Pit Bull Not to Bite?I have a 1 year old female Pit and recently she has been going after my roommate and his dog (which is a male pit) when they come in our room or by us. My roommate came in my room and she bit him and then went and stood over her food and then she went after him again.
Training a 9 Week Old Pit Bull Puppy?I have a 9 week old male Pit Bull and he's very hyper. He bites everything, me, my clothes, furniture, everything and when he bites it hurts! When he does this I tap him on his butt and tell him "no", but this is not working.
Training a Pit Bull Puppy Not to Bite?I have a three month old Pit Bull, that is just biting like crazy. How do I get my puppy to stop biting?
8 Month Pit Bull Plays Too Rough?My APBT is currently 8 months old and I have had her since she was 6 weeks old. During this time we have moved three times. Initially, we lived in a situation where she got to play with a few different dogs and see various people.
Puppies Aggressive Towards Other Dogs?I have 2, 8 month old, puppies who are sisters. We rescued them from a pound, but while I walk them they always show very aggressive behaviour towards other dogs we see.
Training a Dog Not to Bite?Several months ago our 5 yr old Yorkie/Pooh started biting. How do we stop this? She's gotten us and the grandkids several times. And does it ever hurt! We're thinking about buying her a muzzle.
Crate Training a 2 Year Old Dog?I just adopted a two year Pit Bull who is very loving and affectionate. We bought a crate for him and left for twenty minutes the first day, he screamed the whole time...
New Dog Pooing and Peeing on the Concrete?We just got a new 2 year old dog from a breeder, he was in a pen with concrete, no grass. We have acres of grass, but he only uses the concrete to poo and pee which is making me cross because the concrete is all around our front and back door.
Training a Dog Not to Bite?We have a Yorkie-Pooh. She's about 4-5 yrs old. She loves people, but she barks something awful. If she's sitting on someones lap or near them and someone approaches where she's at she starts growling really low and if you keep going she will bite you.
Training a Puppy Not to Bite or Jump On People?How do I teach and train my 7 month old Pits to not bite and jump all over people?
Training a Puppy Not to Be Aggressive?My husband and I have a Boxer puppy named Nena. She's three and a half months old and is very aggressive. We are currently living with my parents and my seven year old sister while our house is being completed.
Training a 3 Month Old Puppy Not to Bite?I have an American Bulldog. He is now 14 weeks old and I love him like no other, but I really can't deal with his biting (to the point of drawing blood on me on a daily basis).
Teaching Your Dog to Fetch?I am about to add a new dimension to Bruno's playtime. I am going to use the two-toy bait and switch, using two identical toys, to attempt to teach him to fetch. He is not really a puppy anymore, I am not sure how it will go, if he will be interested in it or not. Have any of you done this?
Keeping Dogs Off Furniture?I have 2 large dogs that shed terribly and I can't keep them off the couch. They leave so much hair behind on my beige couch that no one sits on it now. Help!
Previously House Trained Dog Backsliding?My year old Havenese has been potty trained for a month now and she just today pooped in front of the house door. Every time I bring her out she sometimes won't go.
Dog Aggressive Towards Strangers?So many times I've seen on this site that a Pit shouldn't be alone with a stranger, especially a child. I have showed no fear with my Pit/Lab as he tends to show aggressive behavior toward men and small children on a walk or if they enter the house.
Dogs Barks When Left Alone?Our dogs bark and howl when they are alone. That causes problems with the neighbors.
Training a 1 Year Old Dog Not to Jump or Bite?I have a 1 year old Husky and German Shepherd mix named Shadow. He jumps on everyone and won't stop, he also humps everyone. When I go to give him a treat he like snaps and almost takes my hand off.
Puppy Biting Older Dogs?We rescued 2 Boxer mixes when they were 3 months old; a female Teaya, that is 3 years old now and less than a year later a male Tyce, who is 2 years old now.
Training a Dog to Not Run Away?My dog always runs a way; how can I stop him?
Training a Puppy Not to Bite?My three month old Pit puppy bites. I've had her since she was 3 weeks old. She has a bad habit of snapping at people when they are playing with her.
Dog Biting, Chewing, and Pulling on My Clothes?I am at the end of my rope. This is our second Pit (our first was hit by a car at 1 year). BeBe is 14 weeks old and I can not get her to stop biting my hands, feet, legs, and she pulls on my pants leg.
Training a Pit Puppy?I have a female Pit. I want to know how old she should be before I start training in the basics? Also I was at the park and a male Pit came to visit us. He was 12 weeks old, mine is 10 weeks, but she laid him out flat. I want to know what I should do about this behavior?
Working With an Aggressive Dog?I have a Basenji and she is mixed with something else. She does bark and she is light brown, but she is now getting some white on her head and feet.
Boyfriend's Dog Has Bitten Me?My boyfriend and I have had this blue nose Pitbull since he was a baby. Now he is almost 4 years old and he has bitten me twice within the past 2 years. The last bite almost caused me to lose my arm. I still want to be with my boyfriend, but I don't like the dog anymore and he's' still in the house.
Teaching a Pitbull Not to Bite?I wanted to adopt a 18 month old Pit Lab mix from a rescue. The dog seems friendly towards people. I was informed by the owner of the rescue that the dog was more than mouthy. He bites and doesn't let go and he jumps all over. He has been in this shelter for a year and hasn't had much training.
Finding a No Kill Shelter for Dog that Bites?My granddaughter has a 2 1/2 yr. old toy Poodle and so far he can't be around anybody. He has bitten 7 people on the foot so far. He is in a new apartment and surroundings too. He is left home alone all day. Do we put him down before we get sued?
Training an Abused Dog?I just got a 16 month old pure bully, but it was locked in a cage always, fought, and the lady used to beat her with a metal pipe. She's latched on to me now, but she needs to be taught how to play, and basic commands like stay and heel.
Puppy Biting All the Time?I just got an adorable Pit Lab mix! I got him two days ago and he bites and it hurts. Whenever he is in play mode he bites anything, carpet, shoe laces, clothes, and if he can, your face.
Overly Protective Saint Bernard?Does anyone else have an overly protective Saint Bernard or dog of similar size and power? And how do you deal? My Saint is between 1-2 years old and still growing at 130 pounds. We adopted him in December and he's been wonderful!
Lab Forgets How to Use Dog Door?We have a 2 and half year old Lab. She has been house trained for a good year and half. She has her own doggy door which she comes in and out of when she pleases. She is suddenly acting like she can't remember how to get out of the house.
Training a Dog Not to Bark?I would like to know how to keep my Pom from barking so much.
Dog Needy Around Strangers?How do I best get my dog to like others that come to visit us? He is very overprotective of us and will not settle down until they leave. This is beginning to cause us stress and to think way too much before we have company over.
Help for First Time Dog Owner?My puppy is 15 weeks old. He is half Yorkie and half Toy Schnauzer. He will not poop on his pee pad. He will hold it for a long time after we feed him.
Aggressive Pit Bull/Boxer Puppy?I just got a Pit Bull/Boxer mix pup. He was 6 weeks old. I have had him for about 3-4 weeks now and his aggression and biting is getting to be too much, especially with my 5 year old son.
Training a Pit Bull Not to Bite?I just had my Pit Bull bite my neighbor. He is 1 1/2 years old. I got him from a guy when he was 8 months. How do I get him to not bite other people? I don't want to put him down either. Thanks.
Training a Dog Not to Bark?What can you do with 2 dogs that bark all of the time? They hear anything move and they start barking. We have tried everything to get them to stop. We even got the barking collars, but they won't stay out if they have them on.
Keeping Pit Bulls from Fighting With Each Other?I am the owner of 3 Pit Bulls, a mom and her two daughters who are now almost 2 years old. I think I am having a pack issue. Well the girls are fighting like crazy I have already spent close to a grand in vet bills. I am not sure that any obedience training will do any good.
Keeping the Dog Off the Couch?I just got a new couch that is much longer than the last one. On my old couch, I used to place items on it to keep the dog off. That is not so easy with the new couch. Any suggestions to teach an old dog a new trick?
Teaching a Dog to Come When Called?My Yorkie (male) won't come when called. He is now 5 months and this is a new behavior for him.
Training a Dog to Come?My Lhasa Apso does not come when called. We have tried everything we can find. She is very stubborn when she wants to be.
Training a Young Pit Bull Puppy?My daughter was given a 4 week old Pit Bull puppy. Will he learn from her what to do and not do? I have heard puppies learn a lot from their mothers and siblings. I don't want him to be mean and aggressive.
Training a Dog Not to Bark?How can I stop my dog from barking at everybody?
Dealing With Aggressive Dogs?My dog is people and dog aggressive. What do I do to calm him down?
Dog Chewing on Shoes?How can I get my 6 month old male Pitbull pup to stop shredding my sandals? He seems to really only want to eat my black ones. I have had him since he was 7 weeks old, and he started doing this about 4 weeks ago.
Training an Aggressive Yorkie?We have an 18 month old Yorkie. She has become very aggressive and bites when she has something she shouldn't have and at times when you try to pick her up. It is getting worse. She had professional obedience training as a pup, and I still reinforce that training, but to no avail.
Training a Small Dog Not to Attack Visitor's Shoes?I have a 9 month old Jack Russel cross Patterdale. He's lovely, but when people come into my garden he bites their shoes and won't let go. He only does this when in the garden though. Any ideas?
Keeping Dog Out of Flower Bed?We just purchased a new home and my dog has taken to laying in my newly planted flower bed. We had Invisible Fence installed around the vegetable garden not thinking she might lay in the flowers. Any ideas?
Training a Puppy Not to Jump and Nip?My 14 week old Pit Bull-Boxer-Shar-pei mix puppy, Nya, is smart and rambunctious! She knows just about all of her commands, but can be hard headed and willful. My biggest problem is her jumping up on me and others, all the while she's nipping with those sharp teeth of hers.
Training a Puppy Not to Bite?I have a 7 week old blue Pit Bull female. I have had her since she was 5 weeks old. When I let her out to play, she likes to bite, snap, and growl sometimes when I pet her, and she's even like that with kids. I'm trying to break her out of that, but she is very hard headed.
Year Old Puppy is Chewing Everything?A part German Shepherd puppy (about 1 year old, he is pretty big) has shown up and decided he lives with us. The only problem is that he is chewing up everything! I can't stay home and watch him 24/7. We live in the country, so he is free to roam.
How Do I Find a Dog Trainer with Pit Bull Experience?I need to get a hold of a trainer with Pit Bull experience ASAP for my 10 week old bully. I really need a trainer, as it's my first one.
How To Train a Dog Not to Bark?What is the best method to train a dog not to bark?
Problems Training a One Year Old Dog to Heel?I have had my Shepherd for a year now and I am having problems with him lunging at people. At one point I thought he would bite. How do I correct him for this?
How Do I Train a Dog Not to Jump?How do you stop a dog from jumping?
Pit Bull Chewing Problem?I have a Pit Bull that chews everything she gets her mouth around. She will chew wood toys, rugs, beds, and drywall. What kind of toys can Pits have?
Raising a Puppy?How can I raise a German Shepherd puppy? He was taken from his mum. He is six weeks old and he barks a lot.
Training a Dog Not to Bark?I have a Welsh Corgi mix that barks at everything! When we first got her at 4 months she was very quiet, now she won't stop. It is getting to the point that my husband has told me give her away or take her to the pound. Does any body have any suggestions how to stop it?
Teaching a Dog To Come?What are some good tips for teaching a dog to come? This dog has crossed eyes, so her vision is impaired.
Training an Aggressive Dog?I'm having trouble with my 9 year old GSD/Husky mix. I think that's what she is. She's always been shy around strangers especially men. She has even barked at me a few times until she realized who I was. She's always been fine with my kids until last weekend.
Dogs Digging In My Flower Garden?Can someone tell me what to put in my flower beds to keep my doggy from digging?
Dog Has Become Aggressive With Owner?I am so sad because I was suddenly attacked by my own dog that I love very much. His name is Max and he is a German Shepherd. We've had him since he was eight weeks old and he's four and a half years old now.
Socializing a Puppy With Other Dogs?We recently adopted a Blue Heeler/Pit Bull puppy. She is 3 months old and is such a gently puppy with us. I'm worried about her playing with other dogs. She has a habit of biting their ears or the loose skin under their neck and does not let go!
Why Does My Dog Pee Every Time Someone Goes Near Him?My dog won't stop peeing in the house every time someone comes near him. What can I do?
Trouble Retraining a Dog to Use a New Poo Spot?Please can anyone help? I have a twelve month old Staff who has been very good letting me know when he wants to poo in the garden. The problem now is my wife doesn't want him to go on the lawn anymore, so we have fenced it off. Now he won't go at all.
Pit Bull Puppy Keeps Biting Us?Is it common for my nine week old bluenose Pit Bull to be biting? What is the best way to help him to stop?
Helping a Puppy Going Through Separation Anxiety?How can I stop my 8 month old Pit Bull from crying and barking when I leave the house? He is an extremely well-behaved dog, always has been, but he seems to suffer from separation anxiety when my husband or I leave.
Training a Dog That Was Abused?I adopted a Pitbull mix puppy, who is 1 year old now. She was abused before I got her from the shelter here. When I brought her home to my family I found that she is afraid of my father and runs away from him when he walks towards her. Also she has picked up a nasty barking and growling habit.
Puppy Bites When Playing?I just adopted a Pit mix puppy with my fiance. We absolutely love this extremely smart loving 10wk old guy! He has been such a fast learner with commands, but loves to play bite, a lot. What should I do to correct this in a positive way?
Training Dogs to Stay in Their Kennel?I have two Huskies that I can't seem to make stay in their kennel. They are digging and chewing on the fence. Can someone please tell me what to do about this and how to control them?
Training a Puppy Not to Bite?Any suggestions on how to keep a 5 month old Boxer puppy from biting and nipping?
Training a 2 Month Old Puppy?My 2 month old German Shepherd does not obey me. She never listens to me. What should I do?
How Do I Teach My Dog to Come When Called?I have a Husky Malamute/German Shepherd mix. He is two years old and we got him from the pound two months ago. He is a sweetie. He will sit and is potty trained and he lays down, too. But when we take him outside and he gets off the leash he runs away.
Visiting Dogs Pee on Everything on the Deck?I have 2 dogs myself and have someone staying with me indefinitely, with 2 dogs. They both cock their leg to pee on anything: outdoor furniture, outside doors, and cupboards. It has been 4 months now and it is driving me insane. Any tips on how to stop this?
Introducing New Dog to People and Other Dogs?I recently adopted a 3 year old American Bulldog from the animal shelter. She is the most lovable dog ever. From what I can see when other dogs approach her and they start growling she will growl and try to attack. I was wondering if there is any way to control this.
Training a 5 Week Old Puppy?I am taking care of a 5 week old puppy. I adopted what was supposedly an 8 week old puppy. I feel terrible now because I know the first 8 weeks at the very least are a critical learning period from it's mother and siblings. Again, any help/advise in general would be wonderful.
Teaching Children How to Treat Pets?Our 2 year old YorkiePoo has gotten so when we get ready to put her to bed she starts growling and baring her teeth. Also she has snapped at our grandkids, sometimes breaking the skin. We have 1 grandson that teases her.
How To Train an Adult Pit Bull That Bites?My Pit Bull is 4 years old. He is a rescue and we have had him for 4 months and he has bitten 6 people. We are thinking of sending him to school or getting him a shock collar, but the last thing on our list is to put him down. What do you guys think? We aren't sure.
Training a Pitbull to Not Bite?We have a 5 month old Pit/Lab. We got him a month ago. He had no training. I've gotten him house broken, but we can't get him to stop biting us. He draws blood and is barking at every noise. I need hep fast. He is my baby.
Crate Trained Dog Now Refuses to Go In?My dog is usually really good at going into his crate, but lately he will not go in. I really need help because he is not old enough to stay out of his crate by himself yet.
My Dog Hates His Crate?My 8 month old Morkie is already crate trained to sleep only. Now all of a sudden she hates it and barks till I take her out. She has a big enough crate and all she needs in there. She has been very good, but not for the past couple nights. Any suggestions.
Sibling Rivalry With Dogs?I have recently purchased 2 female Dachshunds (1 1/2yrs) that are "supposed" to be sisters. They fight constantly. The littlest one will growl and actually attack her sister. We try to separate them and we end up getting nipped at. What should I do?
Teaching Puppy Not To Bite?How do I get my 3 month old Pitbull to stop biting at my finger?
Dog Has Become Aggressive Towards Strangers?My dog has recently started showing random aggressive behavior towards people. He has always had dog aggression and we had him in training for that, but in the last few weeks he has exhibited 2 instances of aggression towards random strangers.
Training a Dog to Sleep on Its Own Bed?I am looking for tips on how to train my dog Daisy to sleep in the new bed I have purchased for her. I have made the mistake of letting her lay on the couch with me and sleep in the bed with me.
Puppy Will Not Poop Or Pee in Outdoor Run?I have brought a kennel run for my 6month puppy. He seems happy to be in there, but will not poop and wee in the run. Instead he does his wee in the kennel and holds his poop until we are in the grassy part of the garden. How can I make him wee and poop in his run?
Training a Dog Not to Run Out the Door?How do you teach a dog not to run out the door every time it is open?
Rescued Dog Trying to Establish Dominance Over Resident Dogs and Owners?We just rescued/adopted a 10-12 week old male, Blue Pit Bull. He was abused and neglected. We are having an issue with him trying to show dominance over us and our 5 other dogs by constantly trying to hump us. Saying "no" and pushing him off is not working.
Dog Has Started Chewing on Shoes?My dog started chewing my shoes. She's a 1 year old Pit, recently spayed and has never done the chewing thing before. She's a rescue dog who was abused and is a friendly, well behaved dog. Please help.
Housebreaking a Chihuahua?I have a teacup Chihuahua and she is only 5 months old. I'm having trouble housebreaking her.
Training a Dog Not to Go Pee in the Lake?We just moved to a lake house and my Lab has gotten into the habit of going into the lake to pee. Any idea how I can stop this behavior? I am not thrilled. She is doing this for obvious reasons. Any ideas, besides moving?
Advice For Dog That Runs Away?My neighbor has a white American Bulldog, Holly, that is spayed and two years old. Every time someone comes in their house Holly runs past and then runs amok in the neighborhood. I am afraid something is going to happen to her.
Training Puppy Not To Chew On Everything?How do I get my Minpin Sugar Bear to stop chewing everything up?
Dog is Food Aggressive?I have an adult male chow chow living with me and my kids now. He's a little aggressive around food. He's bitten both my kids now (in the face and arm) and my other dogs also. How can I make him food friendly or do I need a pro?
Keeping Dog Off the Bed?My problem is big dogs and big messes. I have an old St. Bernard who is the dirtiest dog ever. He likes rolling in mud and jumping on the bed, gobbling up dog food and drooling it all over my nice clean comforter. Any advice on sure-fire ways to keep my bed fresh and clean?
Training a Hyper Dog?My dog Daisy is about 3 years old and I adopted her from the shelter about a year and a half ago. She was terrified of everything when I brought her home. She has gotten over most of her fears, but it is hard to discipline her because when she gets nervous or excited she pee's everywhere.
Training a Dog to Be Calm Around Guests?I have a 5 month old Labradoodle that goes crazy when anyone comes to visit. He jumps up, nips, and goes wild. I'm in a wheelchair and hold him back with a leash, but we have to wrestle him outside for relief. Help! The picture is at 8 weeks. He is really big now.
How Can I Stop My Dog from Digging in the Flower Bed?I would like to know how to stop my dog from digging in my flower bed.
Training Dog Not to Bark at Other Dogs?How do I stop my 3 year old lab from barking at dogs walking past outside?
Teaching a Dog Not to Bite?I have a Labradoodle called Poppy, she is just over a year old, about 13 and a half months When I bought her she was very obedient and learned commands quickly, but she never learned to stop biting.
Problems With Roommates Untrained Dog?My roommate's puppy eats everything. She doesn't eat underwear or socks. She eats whole tennis balls, corners of my table, electrical cords for my computer, and the rain spout outside. I try to watch her, if I'm not, she's in her kennel.
