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Our 6 year old labrador has been leaving our farm during the day while we are at work, returning to the farm just before we finish work. Over time this has been getting worse, as we have received phone calls of the dog appearing further away, outside the local shop / primary school. Last week...

Hey everyone! I'm not sure if this is allowed here, please feel free to take it down if it's not. I'm doing some research about people's experience when they get a puppy, with the aim to put some information together for new owners to support people through 'puppy blues'. It's a pretty...

Hello, I have a Lhaso Mixed dog which refuses to go to the bathroom outside.. She is one year and 5 months old now, but still refuses to go to the bathroom outside. I've done so much research and just need some 1:1 help.. I've spent so much money redoing flooring and she just isn't getting any...

South Forest Farm Nottinghamshire are looking for an experience dog trainer to join our team. This part time role will also allow for the trainer to work under specialist trainers including an aggressive dog specialist, security dog specialist and protection dog specialist. We offer the chance...

I saw multiple posts about dogs that prefer strangers over their owner. I know that there’re responses that lean on the location, breed, or age if the dog, but I just want to say, no matter what reason it is, the frustration these dog owners feel is real, and please do not try to deny/dismiss...

As of right now, I began training my Vizsla dog at two years old. I'm aware it's a late start; Yet, I wasn't capable of doing so. My question is- right now he's listening to me because he sees a treat. I want to transition that so he'll listen every time. Not just with positive reinforcement...

Hello, Link for survey: How well can adults identify canine facial expressions and emotions? I have created a survey on your personal experience with dogs. I am studying an animal management course at college and for one of my assignments i need to carry out a study and analyse the results. All...

Hi, I'm a part-time dog walker looking for some advice on how to handle a dog that's not leashed trained and doesn't handle walks or being near other dogs well. For background, the dog is a 1-year-old chihuahua/lab mix who is very high-energy and alone most of the day. The owner hired me to do...

My mane is Dante and I have had dogs all my life. I have experienced lots of problems and trained them away but our current Dog is destroying our house and we love her so much we can't get rid of her. Lexie is a cute little Shih Tzu With a fluffy brown and white coat. She is very energetic and...

So I might be getting a cat soon and I had a few questions about how I’d introduce my 4 year old Pomeranian-poodle dog to a cat. My dog, (Sugarcone) can get very jealous at times and 75% of the time is in my face trying to get attention. Im not too sure how I would introduce her to a new cat or...

Hi everyone! This is my first post here and I'm looking for all the advice! :) I have a Chihuahua/Dachshund mix (I think that's his mix, he was rescued from the side of a road) who is having issues acclimating to a new kitten. Actually, I don't think it's that he's having trouble acclimating...

So, what kind of dog is Scooby-Doo? The fictional character Scooby-Doo is largely based on a male Great Dane. The original artist, Iwao Takamoto, drew inspiration for the character by consulting with another member of the Hanna-Barbera staff who happened to be a Great Dane breeder.

Hello, I adopted a 9 month old Shepherd and hound (I think black and tan coonhound) mix dog about a month ago who I am working on training. He is very attentive, although he does have a little of the stubborn houndyness. I am currently teaching him come, sit, shake, no, and to know his name. I...

I started training two dogs. One is a 3 months young puppy and the other 3 years old. I am starting with the markers "yes" and "free". They start interested and wanting the treats but 5 min later the dogs lose their interest in the treats and in the training. I only have one hour with them every...

I adopted a rescue dog a year ago. During her first year she suffered from lots of signs of anxiety, it was really challenging to stimulate her and keep her engaged & happy. I was recommended from a few friends to try out a snuffle mat to help satisfy my dog mentally & physically. IT WAS A...

For some people, raising dogs is extremely important to hold out a number of the tasks required of them, et al. consider it a hobby in raising dogs. But the matter that those that keep dogs fall under is that the lack of sufficient experience to affect dogs, which causes difficulties with the...

I work for a kennel off commission based normally do 10 dogs a month a do a 30day course for dog training. I have a dog now who is not interested in eating treats or play I even went 48 hours without feeding this will be day 4 any tips?

Hello, I have a year ild huskey boarder collie mix and he is a reall good dog all round. The only isssue is at night. Ive alleays let him sleep in bed with me but occasionally he just starts crying. He has always been outside and fed and has acess to water but he still just whines non stop for...

I have an older beagle and I have taken her out on a leash for most of her life so far. I've been trying to train her so that she will go outside without the leash. She will not stay close. She will start by wandering away and will keep looking back at me to see if I am still watching her...