Keeping fish can be lots of fun, but no one wants to buy a new fish just to have it eaten or have it eat your other fish, so here is a guide on things to do to ensure this does not happen.
Trying To Stop Jack Russell Terrier From Sleeping With Us
Adam:
My boyfriend has allowed his wonderful, very well-behaved Jack Russell, who is two years old, to sleep not just on but in his bed. We are trying to teach her to sleep in her bed which is on the floor by our bed but it’s proving very difficult! She’s managed to sleep there until about 4 AM, but then the whining starts and she ends up with us. It’s not really a problem so much when we are at our house but we are planning to go on holiday and she will be staying with my…
Your Dogs Instincts – A Modern Day Pet or Primal Beast?
A dog has many instincts, and as a pet owner you must understand these instincts to fully understand your dog.
Urinating In The Kennel Run
A dog owner named Ellen writes:
I have a 12 month old golden retriever. When I am at work during the day she is in an outside kennel. The kennel has a concrete floor that is slanted to allow for drainage. I live in Wisconsin and when the snow melts, drainage is an issue even though I keep the kennel shoveled out. Here is my problem: Abby has decided to always pee up on the high end of the kennel.
Therefore, there is always urine all over the kennel and she ends up with …
Your Dogs Intelligence – Could Dogs Be Smarter than Their Owners?
An article discussing your dogs intellegence and how they could be smarter than you think.
Verbally Correcting One Dog When You Have Two
A poster from our discussion forum asked:
“I have two dogs- – a Pit Bull and a Boston Terrier. I have read that you should not use the dog’s name and [the word]”No” together so that the dog does not associate negative feelings with his name. So how do I tell one dog “No,” without both feeling like they are both in trouble?
Situation: The Pit Bull is happily playing with her chew toy. The Boston Terrier is chewing on my sofa. How do I let the sofa chewer know that he is …
Your Dogs Shedding and Bald Spots
A dogs shedding is perfectly normal. However, when parasites and hormonal imbalances occur, it can be a lot more serious.
Walking Your Dog – A Daily Routine That May Be More Important Than You Might Think
Good exercise habbits are very important to the health of any dog. These walks are not only important for your dog, but may also be very healthy for you as well.
Your Dogs Water and Beverages – Things Pet Owners Should Consider
An article discussing what your dog should and should not be drinking to stay healthy.
What Andy Griffith Can Teach You About Dog Training
Some people get worried and excited when their dog is off-leash and he’s done something that requires you to correct him. Because the owner is both worried and excited, they move fast toward the dog, concerned that the dog might run off before they can correct him. However, if you’ve done your long-line work properly and you’ve laid a solid foundation for your off leash training, there really isn’t any reason for you to worry that your dog will run off. So, what does this hav…
Your Dog Is Hyperactive When You Get Home From Work… What Should You Do?
Dear Adam,
I am a member of the Bouvtrain list. That’s how I got your name. I’m almost through your book and it has certainly given me some new ideas. Gypsy is a 1 1/2 year old Bouvier. She is very high-strung but we’re working on it. You’re absolutely right that it does no good to send your dog away to school. For $900 bucks she now does just what the dog trainer tells her to do. I’m getting a lot better, though.
Here’s my question. I exercise her in the morning. We pl…
What Dog Breed I Recommend To My Friends
To recommend a good dog breed to someone, you need to know two things:
1. You must have an in-depth and personal experience with many different breeds. And more specifically, you must have multiple experiences with each breed. When you’ve been training dogs professionally for about 10 years, you’ve seen pretty much everything cross your path, at least three or four times. And for the more popular breeds, you’ve had literally hundreds of experiences that can put you in a ve…