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Yup, the long line is a great idea. You can get ones that are made of thin, flexible nylon - a 30-footer is a good idea. You can tie it to your dog's collar and just let it whip along behind her; the dog can run about at will, even through undergrowth, and won't get snagged. When you need her to...

Hi there, Yes, I completely agree with Maxy24. You can't take him to the dog park any more - I'm sorry, but it's necessary. The situation is always pretty volatile in a dog park, things can get out of hand VERY quickly. As an owner who's noted Loki's increasingly edgy behavior around other dogs...

Your dog growled at you because he's stressed out and feels like he's been usurped by the puppy. Fair enough really - along comes the puppy, lab gets a little bit stressed by this (usual behavior when a new dog comes along, no matter how well they get on), and then his stress is vindicated by...

Hi Paige, Bedlington terriers can definitely be a handful for people who aren't used to that terrier temperament! I've had a fair bit of experience with Bedlingtons so I'll give you a list of what to watch out for/think about before you go ahead and get one. 1. Exercise requirements are higher...

Hi there, Hmm yes Bassets are notoriously difficult to housetrain! I'd recommend you get him crate trained as soon as possible. If you haven't hear of crate training before, I'll give you a quick rundown: basically, it's recognized as THE most effective way of housetraining your dog (I'll...

Hi Romy, As I see it, you've got two options. Firstly, take Seamus to a canine behaviorist, STRAIGHT AWAY. You can't just go to any old dog trainer (some of them will tell you to 'overpower' Seamus using harsh corrections or corporal punishment). If I were you, I'd speak to my vet about...

Prong collars are used to correct a dog on leash. They are effective if used correctly, but they're best used by trained professionals as - like slip or 'choke' collars - they can actually damage your dog's skin and trachea if used incorrectly. Prong collars work because, when you give them a...

Hi Sher, That's a shame about your husband - yes, puppy teeth are like needles, but that's definitely no reason to get angry at a puppy! You were right; it's not the puppy's fault, it's just one of those things. If I were you, I'd invest in a variety of chews and toys that you and your husband...

Hi Sher, This is a bit of an unfortunate situation - it's not really ideal to plan a major trip so soon after getting a puppy. Consider the world from your pup's point of view: in her short 5 months of life so far, she's already had several changes of circumstance. After four weeks of living...

Hi there Mommakatx2, Yes, most puppies do go through some leggy, 'skinny' phases during their growth spurt. How he looks now depends partially on what breed he is, as some breeds are more predisposed than others for pups to go through the gangly stage (particularly as they're approaching...

I agree with the 1...2...3 method. Give Chloe a time frame when she is expected to respond to your command, then it's time to pull her away and move on. if she goes back, simply pull her away once more. If she still insists, take away her choice to roam freely, half the length of her leash, and...

Hi CrazyDawgy, Yes this is a partial dominance issue. Instinctively all dogs like to explore. Your dog is getting excited about going out into the open and seeing what's new. You simply need to let your dog know that, although he's excited about going for a walk, there are still boundaries...