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I'm looking for a trainer to help me deal with Simon's aggression. He lunges at our other dog Alvin when Alvin comes near Simon and one of us (as in sitting on the couch). We are afraid Simon will hurt the smaller dog. We live in CT, but I can't seem to get trainers to call me back. I'm...

Here's what to do if you can't take your dogette on vacation with you: http://designerpuppys.blogspot.com/2013/10/an-excellent-option-when-you-cant-take.html

Simon and Alvin did well on a vet prescribed diet to lose weight:http://designerpuppys.blogspot.com/2013/08/13-weight-loss-boosts-cockapoo-dogs.html Back to better doggie health!

Celebrating over 200 posts, Alvin and Simon's blog contains important dog health and training information. One of their newest posts discusses how Simon fared after nibbling on a SOS soap pad. Would you panic? Their newest ebook is titled "The Perfectly Trained Puppy." Can your dog(s)...

Simon's Forrest Gump Head Tilt

Skunk vs Porcupine Lesser of 2 evils - pain versus stink! What a choice.

S'up with the skunks in the Northeast this year? I've had 2 dogs for the last 3 summers and this summer is THE Summer Of The Skunked Dog. First, Alvin walked into a skunk cloud about in Late July (Skunked!). Two nites ago Simon tangled with a baby skunk (Sir Simon the Cockapoo Dog Gets...

Just 'cause I'm curious . . . and you might be, too. Who do YOU think is the best TV Dog Trainer? Vote for your favorite in this article: Which TV Dog Trainer Would You Choose to Train Your Dog?

About I year ago I posted "Pause for a Puppy Quiz" with a pic of my mutts Alvin and Simon. Just recently, I compiled several photos of doggie antics so that people could supply captions. You gotta have a look at this article. Some of these captions are priceless! And feel free to add your...

This is interesting advice and if I were going to remove the dogs to a spot, I would be doing it several times a day, at least at first. It's possible that this would work over time, given that I am persistent. Just today the BIG offender commented that "you have to stop these dogs from...

The family member is the dreaded MIL and my age is . . . OK, can't do it, but I'm an older adult.

You go *dad* The family member I'm dealing with is not as smart as *dad*

What do you do when a family member constantly interferes with what you're trying to do with dog training? Here's the story: The Biggest Obstacle to Successful Dog Training

Puppies Alvin and Simon

He has recovered and his back to being A-L-V-I-N ! a month after surgery. The only reminder of the surgery is his leg - the hair is short is one section where he had an IV for fluids and painkillers. The article describing his surgery and recovery has been updated...