Puppy Socialization, What It Is and How To Do It A Guide For Creating Outstanding Temperament for Puppy Owners & Ethical Breeders Whether they realize it or not, puppy socialization is not what the amateur dog trainers are actually selling when they advertise puppy socialization ‘classes’. They should be avoided. You can and should do […]
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Hi John, Bear is a 4 month old highly intelligent dog. He is playful and loving. He does not guard his food, bones, etc. However he keeps challenging members of our household. The behaviour is marked by his stance, front paws and forearms down, rear up in the air, tail wagging and barking. I realize
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Hi John. I recently purchased a golden retriever puppy who will be around 13-14 weeks now. I have two children aged 9 and 4 both rambunctious boys. My problem is that the puppy is still pooping and peeing in the house and in his crate. He hates going into his crate and we have to
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Hi John. I have a 2 1/2 year old, ten pound, spayed female, Min Schnauzer/Min Poodle cross and I’m looking for another puppy to purchase this spring or summer. Is there a “rule of thumb” as far as what to look for in that second pup? Opposite sex, calmer temperament, etc. Does it depend on
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Hello John, I am the owner of a 12 week old female black Labrador Retriever who is really challenging my confidence. I really love her and do not want to give her up but she has become a serial biter. She is drawing blood and bruised me more then once. I have found myself in
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Dear John, My girlfriend and I have decided to adopt a puppy in the new year, but as luck would have it my girlfriend is now 2 months pregnant. We also have an 11 year girl old in the house already who really wants a puppy. What i was wondering is would it be better
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