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    Leash training a hound

    My four month old dog has very bad leash manners. He pulls, stops and digs his feet in when he doesn't want to go, keeps running in the opposite direction of the one I try to take him in and so on and so forth. He's not interested in doing things for kibble anymore, but will spend all of his...
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    Problems learning fetch outside

    Background: four month old dog, going to classes in the spring (soonest he can get in), had issues with biting, but his behavior is improving. We also do nilf My dog enjoys playing fetch in the house. He understands "drop it" and will bring the toy back on his own. Outside, he'll grab the...
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    Is my dog getting too much exercise?

    My beagle spends 1-2 hours outside per day. The majority of his time is spent running. I was just reading the jogging thread, and noticed that three month old puppies shouldn't go jogging. My dog is also three months old. Could he be damaging his joints by playing so hard?
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    What's the name of the spray that tastes worse than bitter apple?

    I remember reading a post where one of you mentioned it the other day, but I can't find it. I went out and got some bitter apple spray yesterday to curb chewing, and my beagle has really enjoyed licking it off:rolleyes:. So I'm looking for the name of that alternative someone mentioned here.
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    Best time to neuter?

    I'm wondering about the pros and cons of doing it early, or waiting. My vet said she wouldn't do it before my dog (3 mo beagle) was six months old so if I wanted to get it done sooner, I'd have to go elsewhere. There is virtually no chance of him getting to a female dog, so I don't feel...
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    How can I stop aggressive behavior?

    I have an eight week old beagle that goes insane every time I take something from him, or don't let him have his way. He starts growling, biting me and scratching me with his nails. Earlier today, he tried to leave the room, and when I picked him up to stop him, he bit my hand, and cut it. I...
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