Hi John, I am a triathlon coach and would like to talk to you about dogs. I’m not sure if you are aware but dogs can be a very serious threat to athletes as they are out in the country training. I have a number of athletes who have some very serious issues with dogs. […]
Hi John, My mother is elderly (80) and recently her Lhasa Apso died. She is heartbroken and needs another dog. She wants a puppy but we don’t think she can house train a puppy at her age, as well she has a severe visual impairment and a puppy has a lot of energy and we
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Hello John, Could you please help me figure out why for the last 3 years my 12-year-old mixed black lab refuses to drink out of a bowl and now even a flat platter. She approaches her food bowl with fear as well. If there is even the slightest bit of noise or if her food
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Dear John, We have 2, two year old Labrador retrievers that provide us with great affection, humour, entertainment and exercise! One has an issue that is food related. He has always been a picky eater but now will often refuse to eat at mealtimes which are twice a day. He will eat some now and
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Hi John, I would like to ask a question about my 2.5 year old chocolate lab. He is considerably calmer than his puppy days and very sociable and friendly with humans and other animals. Unfortunately he has developed a strange behavior when being fed. When his bowl of food is routinely given to him, he
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Hi Wondered if you had any tips on dealing with a dog that dribbles when he’s exited he’s only 5 months old but its starting to become a real problem as its happening 5-10 times a day eve right after he was out for a long pee break. Thanks for your time. P.S. your column
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