It was entirely by accident that be wound up with a puppy who had to learn to be alone for long periods of time! We got a 7-week old dachshund puppy in March...
Hi, all - my little doxie is a little over 5 month old now, and I am notice that she has an extremely excitable tummy. Now, I know that a lot of puppies need...
Hello, My son just adopted a new puppy. My son, 13, is the only boy in a family with 4 sisters. So he's needed a companion. She's (the puppy) six weeks old...
We are the proud parents of two adorable "schnorkies" - 1/2 schnauzer 1/2 yorkie pups. The puppies are sisters and, of course, one is more dominant than the...
Hi! Congrats on your puppies! It sounds like you are really enjoying them. I would indeed recommend two crates. The crates can be in view of each other though,...
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Hi, It sounds like you are doing a great job with the puppies and their behavior is reflecting that. What do you mean by "leash method?" Thanks, Jess Rollins ...
I discovered this method in the book 'PUPPIES FOR DUMMIES" (We've had dogs before, but never a puppy - I checked out all the books from the library I could get...
That leash method can help (I call it "umbilical cord training") but I would probably do it with one dog at a time while the other is crated or tied to someone...
Hello again, Does this mean its OKAY to let the pups run around the house (they like to play chase) and only use the dragline sometimes? I worry about them...
Hi Boni, There are no set rules to dog training - you get to decide what is working for you an your pups! Are they getting into trouble with the freedom you...
Thanks again for all your helpful advice! One last question: I feed them out of the same bowl. Does this matter? Should I get separate bowls? I'm afraid if I...
Thanks again for all your helpful advice! One last question: I feed them out of the same bowl. Does this matter? Should I get separate bowls? I'm afraid if I...
Thanks again for all your helpful advice! One last question: I feed them out of the same bowl. Does this matter? Should I get separate bowls? I'm afraid if I...
They should definitely be fed separately and not allowed to eat from each others bowls. They can be fed in their crates if that is easier. This is so that you...
I'm sure that house training a dog has been covered somewhere here, but I'm not sure that my specific problem has already been covered. I've had my 3 1/2 month...
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Brooke - I think what you are describing is remarkable success with a 3.5 month old! I realize that my experience is with a much smaller dog, but I keep...
My puppies rec'd their first two wormings before I got them at 9 weeks of age. Now my vet stresses the importance of getting a third worming "just to be safe"...
Hello, I have a new bc pup, a pyr pup, and 2 older dogs (pets). My boyfriend has been a vet tech for years and believes strongly in rawhide chews for dogs, and...
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I don't give my dog bones, but I do give her rawhides. I know that when they get to a certain size, she swallows what's left, and that's when I worry about...
I am a new beagle puppy owner, and my little guy seems to have a problem going to the bathroom in his crate. I have made the crate smaller to adjust to his...
My boyfriend and I have been arguing over these 2 since we got our pup, and we've been splitting the difference and feeding our bc puppy a mix of wet euk and...
Do you happen to know what your puppy was fed before you got her? It's best to keep them on the same food for awhile and slowly integrate any change in diet....
I personally would suggest to slowly start switching your pup to a dry food. I would also suggest a switch in brands. I am all for the "super premium" foods...
I just got my puppy Saturday and I've just about had enough of trying to break her of this on my own. I can't find help -anywhere- When I leave the room my...
