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When dogs are wrestling with each other, does it mean they want to go outside and run? I know the answer, but I need other peoples' opinions about this issue.

I haven't been here for awhile, but my pup, Ambur is doing well. She knows sit, down, and stand on command. But this topic isn't about her. My step-mom's male papillon is strange. Whenever he's around her, he barks at everybody. If she's not around, though, he's the opposite. In fact, he...

My puppy usually follows me around the house. Recently, she's begun to spear the back of my legs with her nose, or tackles my legs with her paws as I'm walking. Does this behavior have something to do with attention, domination, or something else perhaps?

I'm trying to train her to lie down. I taught her how to sit in 5 to 10 minutes using a leash, but she's too stupid to comprehend down. I put her on a leash, either present or not present food, say down, down, DOWN, gently lay her down on stomach, say good dog, and give food. I've done this at...

What's the best way to train a dog the meaning of no? Is it best to let them get in to something they shouldn't and then tell them, or present various stimuli like a pillow and then tell them no, while presenting an unrewarding object (a bad smell)? Is it possible to undergo this process without...

I've never trained a dog before, so I want advice on my training schedule for a 12-week year-old puppy. Weeks 1 & 2: Mental: Pup learns her name Physical: Able to jump on beds and couches as well as climbing up and down stairs Weeks 3 & 4: Mental: Learns to sit, give paw, and...

My mom influenced me to get a Golden based off her own who is the most playful dog I've come across and they don't make a lot of noise. Anyways, I noticed my Golden has a larger forehead and a shorter snout than hers. I heard there are two types of Golden Retreivers; hunting and field. Is this...

My name is Chris and I just bought a 3 month year-old Golden Retreiver. Her name is Amber. Every one was shocked that I got a dog because up until recently, I was never really a dog person. My brother has a two year-old dog that's part yellow Lab with one or two other unknown breeds. My step-mom...