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    Need a trainer/behaviorist

    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...
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    When you go on vaca, who will care for your dog?

    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
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    Here's how the Boyz lost 13% of their body weight

    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!
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    Visit Alvin and Simon's Blog

    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)...
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    Post your best head tilt pictures!

    Simon's Forrest Gump Head Tilt
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    The Summer of the Skunked Dog

    Skunk vs Porcupine Lesser of 2 evils - pain versus stink! What a choice.
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    The Summer of the Skunked Dog

    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...
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    Which TV Dog Trainer Would You Choose to Train Your Dog?

    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?
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    Caption Challenge for Dog Antics

    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...
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    The Biggest Obstacle to Successful Dog Training

    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...
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    The Biggest Obstacle to Successful Dog Training

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

    You go *dad* The family member I'm dealing with is not as smart as *dad*
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    The Biggest Obstacle to Successful Dog Training

    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
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    Post Pictures of your Dogs as Puppies

    Puppies Alvin and Simon
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    Chronically Infected Anal Glands Required Surgery for Alvin

    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...
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    Chronically Infected Anal Glands Required Surgery for Alvin

    We were taking Alvin to the vet every few weeks this year to treat infected anal glands. After it happened the third time, we agreed to surgery for removal of the glands. A few days ago, Alvin had the surgery. This article describes pre- and post-surgery activities and should help owners...
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    What advise to handle overly protective dog?

    A new issue has come up between my two dogs - both cross-breeds, Alvin about 25 pounds and Simon 35 pounds. The dogs are three years old and have grown up together. Simon recently has become aggressive when he is with me and Alvin approaches. Simon's reaction can range from growling to...
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    Top Ten Reasons Why Goughnuts Green .75 is the Best Small Dog Chew Toy

    And Goughnuts are the ONLY toy that has passed "The Alvin Test." He's part Bichon with jaws of steel. Twenty plus pounds of toy destruction equipment!
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    Top Ten Reasons Why Goughnuts Green .75 is the Best Small Dog Chew Toy

    My newest article featuring The Boyz Alvin and Simon: http://www.squidoo.com/top-ten-reasons-why-goughnuts-is-the-best-small-dog-chew-toy
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    The most common dog behavior problem is NOT what you think . . .

    Tongue-in-cheek article writtten to get my daily dose of laughs. Meet Certified Human Trainer (CHT) Alvin: http://www.squidoo.com/the-most-common-dog-behavior-problem-is-not-what-you-think
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