Archive for the 'Behavior' Category
Ask The Dog Guide: How To Teach Your Dog His Name
August 27th, 2008Question:
Hello, I have a new puppy and I was wondering how I should go about teaching him his name?
Answer:
Most people think that once they’ve decided on a name (you can read some tips on choosing a name for your dog here), their dog will automatically learn it - this isn’t the case! You can [...]
Dogs and Babies - How To Get Your Dog Ready For Your New Addition!
August 21st, 2008Previously I’ve written a piece on how to teach your children to be more dog-friendly, but now I’ve written an article all about getting your pooch ready for the biggest change in his life - a new family member. We’re not just talking about an ordinary person here, but an infant - one that [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Beagle Housebreaking Problems
August 21st, 2008Question: I have a two year old beagle who has a dog door to the outside and has started to go to the bathroom in the house. Sometimes the back door is open and she will still go inside. Help!
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Answer: Occasional indoor urination is a common problem that can suddenly appear in adult [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Shy Bernese Mountain Dog
August 20th, 2008Question: We have had a Bernese Mountain Dog for 4 months. She is almost 3, but was in a kennel for all her life (was never socialized). She is extremely shy indoors; stays in a corner; looks sad and depressed. We have to pull her to go into another room. I have gotten [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Weather-Tolerant Cart Dog
August 19th, 2008Question: I’m interested in getting a dog that, in addition to being a pet, can pull a
cart.
My problem is that here in SE Idaho we have quite cold winters (days on end of high temps in the low 20s) and warm summers (days on end of temps in the 90s). It seems that every dog [...]
