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How can I train to accept crating and separation from me away from home?

feeds@yuku.com (EttaMae) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:25:00 GMT

Sweetsie does not like to be separated from me when we are in a strange place. Even a strange place she's familiar with. Sometimes she'll chill once she gets that we are going to make the place home for a few days. Even my going to the car while she's inside upsets her.

She tries to chew through crates and has lost some teeth trying to escape from a couple boarding kennels. She won't even chill if she's crated and can see me the entire time. Or if a half-door...

Handling issues

feeds@yuku.com (tnmtngrl) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:44:26 GMT

Feeling overwhelmed and trying to take deep, calming breathes as I type this..

We are having (always have had) some serious handling issues with Max (8 months old). With the help of MSP and the trainers at our classes, I've worked up to being able to hold on to his collar and handle his ears without much of a struggle from him. This was a huge victory, but that's basically all the progress we've made.

He does not tolerate having his back end or paws handled...

People should have to pass a test...

feeds@yuku.com (JaneMicky) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:39:39 GMT

... before getting a dog. I live in an apartment, third floor, with a balcony overlooking a court yard. Across the court yard is another building, with balconies facing my building. The balconies have metal rails... and Micky's absolutely not allowed out on it. I sit out there when he's napping in his crate. He knows it's off limits to him. A couple of days ago I noticed that in the building across the courtyard, on the second floor, there's been a puppy, left out on the...

Anal Gland removal

feeds@yuku.com (Joanne Hess) — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:24:50 GMT

Sorry for erroneous first post!

I know this subject was recently discussed but since the possibility of such surgery for Hobo has arisen, I hope you don't mind my bringing it up again in case anyone has any specific questions or concerns.

A couple of weeks ago when his vet expressed his anal glands, he noticed a slight lump in one of them. He felt this could be either an abcess or tumor, recommended we put him on Clavamox for two weeks and check area again in three...

Crating during the day/when you are home..

feeds@yuku.com (LouisLvrAmber) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:37:03 GMT

Hey all..just wanted to check in. Myles goes to his first Vet's appt tomorrow morning with us. He is 6mos old and has never been to the vet! I am anxious to see what she says about our baby...and hope he does okay with his shots!

So if anyone has read any of my previous posts, you know that this crating thing is all new to me. I have some questions about crating during the day/when you are home.

For us right now, my husband works full time during the day & I just...

PLEASE Help ME... I am in so much need.....

feeds@yuku.com (BJR4577) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:13:39 GMT

here is the story... this is the truth...

As I was driving home from work today, I sat in traffic and literally watched someone throw a animal out their window. So there was no way I could not help the poor creature. Brought him home and went to take him to the Humane Society, long story short, they are not taking animals
So here I am with this dog (who have I said I am falling in love with her, for no reason other...

Peeing in crate when we walk in the door

feeds@yuku.com (Kolby) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:05:33 GMT

Hello again! Me, with more questions! SO GLAD OF THIS FORUM, by the way!!

Kirby has been SO GREAT at staying in her crate for several hours at a stretch with no accidents (YAY!!). However, she has been peeing when we walk in the door if we've been gone at all. She will stay dry for 3 hours, 4 hours, sometimes even 5 hours (that's the longest we've ever crated her so far - aside from nighttime) but then when we walk in the door, she gets all excited and pees! Any...

confused...UTI or just a hard adjustment to a new house???

feeds@yuku.com (abbeybear) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 21:39:33 GMT

Hi all!
Have a little problem and want to be PROMPT with it so it doesn't get worse! We just moved into our new house yesterday morning and we're having some potty issues. Right when we walked upstairs yesterday to introduce Abbey to her new home, she immediately peed in one of the bedrooms; I was completely shocked because she hasn't gone in the house in probably 4-5 months. I scolded her but wasn't too worried because I figured she was just marking her territory/...

Dinky dog delimma

feeds@yuku.com (NanaJ) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:54:44 GMT

Hi, I have a Chihuahua... his wt. at 1year is 3.7lbs. He is often too cold to be put on the floor for training. I tried to teach him "sit" on my legs, while we were in the recliner, but he goes all the way down on his stomach. Is obedience training even possible for dinky dogs? I haven't taken mine for classes because of the cold floors.

clingy behavior

feeds@yuku.com (dog newbie) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:54:04 GMT

Hi, everyone!

I've been away from the boards for awhile, but have peeked in from time to time. I feel way out of the loop! Well, anyway, summer's over (school starts next week) so I'll be around more.

My "problem" is perhaps not a problem, but a behavior question. Here goes; I'll try to be succinct!

Otis (remember Otis?) used to go to daycare several times a week, which we stopped in the spring for several reasons, none of which are...

I'm trying not to panic

feeds@yuku.com (JaneMicky) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:23:52 GMT

I just noticed that Micky has a large bump under his skin, on his side... at first I just thought it was the way he was laying and a rib poking out. That's clearly not it. There's a lump there... It's diameter is probably about the size of a dime. I just called his vet and they are closed (or not answering the phones... this is during their open hours). I'll keep trying. In the mean time... any ideas?

what's an ideal schedule for a 12 week old pup?

feeds@yuku.com (lilyandtopanga) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:54:29 GMT

I was wondering if you could outline what an ideal 24 hour schedule would look like for a 12 week old pup. I'm a stay at home mom, so I'm home enough that I could stick with a good schedule if I just knew what it should look like. Right now our day is starting between 5 and 6, but I'd love to be able to get a little extra sleep in the morning.

Thanks,
sherri

I feel like an idiot

feeds@yuku.com (Askosrose) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:48:27 GMT

I've raised three kids quite well, but have NO clue what to do with a puppy! I'm reading GOGD and posts on this forum, and I think I'm screwing up. I have no idea how long or how often I should be crating Rusty during the day, I'm sure we're giving him more than 10 minutes of attention per hour and aside from feeding and bedtime, I have no schedule I'm following.

We live in a bungalow, so when we're not outside with him (and there are days...

Hyper and Aggressive Bird Dog

feeds@yuku.com (Dicksons4) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 21:04:17 GMT

My husband and I have a bulldog mix and a bird dog mix, both rescued.

We rescued our bulldog - Jackson - as a puppy, but we did not get our bird dog - Paisley, until she was about a year old.

The problem we are facing is that Paisley never seems to tire and is often times aggressive with Jackson, especially when food is involved. It is odd because this behavior has seemed to progress and become more severe in the last several weeks, even though we have had her for about 9...

how to use "off" to keep puppy from jumping on couch

feeds@yuku.com (lilyandtopanga) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:53:04 GMT

My blue heeler mix 12 week old puppy likes to jump up and put her front paws on the couch when someone is laying or sitting there. We've been trying to use "off" to stop this behavior, but lately she just jumps right back up. I've tried spraying bitter apple on the front of the couch which works temporarily, but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. I'd also like to be able to use the same solution to keep her from jumping up to grab items off of the coffee...

way too much mouthing/biting

feeds@yuku.com (lilyandtopanga) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:50:06 GMT

I have a 12 week old Blue Heeler mix, Lily, that I adopted from a rescue org 3 weeks ago. She's a sweetheart, but I'm starting to have a hard time telling the difference between mouthing and biting, and haven't been able to get her to stop at all. It looks like the puppy crazies, but maybe a little worse. Now she's doing it to more of the neighbor kids. I'm working with everyone (including myself) to keep their hands out of her face since that seems to be a trigger, but...

Help keeping old doggie entertained!

feeds@yuku.com (jollydogs) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:14:57 GMT

Hi! I have an almost 17 year old Australian Cattle Dog / Jack Russell mix. Up until this last Dec. he lived for his walks, but for some reason just has lost the desire. (we moved to a new state around this time) it is not that he can't do it - he just doesn't want to. When we walk away from the house it is at a snails pace at best. When we return home it is as if he is running the Kentucky Derby. He hates the heat, hates the yard - all he wants to do is be inside. He is so bored. He...

NEW VIDEOS ADDED (pg 2) Confusion with "Drop it"

feeds@yuku.com (mgmrich) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:09:25 GMT

I know i caused confusion for Benson while doing the Milk Bone out (drop it = chew) so we aren't doing any drop its that are food related.

From the beginning of teaching drop it, Benson will ALWAYS drop it IF i have food and it doesnt matter how intreging the food is, could be kibble, could be steak, as long as i trade him food for item, he drops it. Sometimes he just gets the item (ball) and picks it and drops it right there (not to me) but then runs to me for a treat BUT, if I...

Just Wondering....

feeds@yuku.com (cdhpoco) — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:46:23 GMT

How do you teach your dogs to learn specific item names?
I watched the video afew weeks ago of Indy (the dobie) getting her bowl. I've been with other dogs who know "where is your bone (toy, leash, etc..)". It seems like a nifty little trick and thought it would be fun for Teva (and I) to learn it. But I don't have the first clue of how to start working on it. Thoughts?
Emmaly

how many have experience with dog allergies?

feeds@yuku.com (maggierocks) — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:42:26 GMT

I stopped in at an open house for a new pet store today. There happened to be a vet there answering questions, so I showed him Emma's spots. He said they looked like an allergy, and she would be at the age where most dogs will develop allergies (she is 1 year, 4 months) He said the most common allergy is to fleas. Only thing is, we use Frontline on both dogs, and have never seen a flea on either of them (or the cats, for that matter)

I asked if we should not put her in the...