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Hi guys. I've seen a troubling habit pop up and would love some feedback. My two-year-old hound mutt is fully housebroken and regularly "holds it in" for up to 12 hours each workday--even when I get home from work, it's not like he's dying to go outside. He loves his crate and stays in it all...

My dog, who is about 16 months old, has started eating stuff off the ground during our walks much more than normal. He's a hound mix, so he's always got his nose to the ground and occasionally picks up something gross. But lately, he's become much less selective and is trying to eat pretty much...

Just a warning that if you use the fish oil, slowly introduce it into your dog's diet. I bought some for my very itchy dog and gave him the full 3 pumps recommended on the label. Not long after, he puked up all of his dinner. I've since given him a couple of squirts a day, split between his...

Do bully sticks give your dog indeigestion? It seems like a lot to eat. "Bully Sticks are 100% bull penises, Not a tendon, and not processed meat strips. Bully Sticks are dried, lightly smoked or natural flavor and delivered to your door." Yikes!

My dog is a little over 1 year old. He's a Basset mix, so he's pretty low to the ground. Over the past few weeks, he's developed an obnoxious habit. When he gets really excited, especially when I'm getting dressed for work, he'll repeatedly jump up and sometimes nip at my clothing. He's...

My dog is developing some resource guarding, and I have been working on the "trade" approach with him (i.e., if you let go of that sock, I'll give you something much tastier). My question is: Can this teach your dog that by stealing something he's not supposed to have, he'll get a treat in...

Thanks for all the great input. The person who quoted me $600 has a PhD in Animal Behavior and was referred by my vet. He is a professor at a nearby university and has written several books on aggression in dogs and cats. His program begins with a two-hour, in-home evaluation and then continues...

When consulting training books and websites such as this one, I frequently read that one should "consult with a professional" in situations such as aggression and other anti-social behavior. Does a "professional" mean an obediance trainer, an animal behaviorist, or either depending on the...

I know it seems ridiculous that he could be part Ridgeback given his body type, but the pictures don't tell the whole story. I've had multiple Ridgeback owners ask me if he was part Ridgeback, and if you saw him in person, you'd understand. The bottom line, of course, is that very few rescue...

My one-year-old pup is a real mystery hound ... he's clearly got some Dachshund and/or Basset in him, but I also think he's part Rhodesian Ridgeback. I'm not sure how the reproductive logisitcs would have worked out there, but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. You can't really tell from...

My rescue dog, who is about a year old and looks like a 35-pound dachshund, is terrible on walks. When he's not trying to turn around to go back home, he's pulling ahead of me and practically gagging himself on his collar (it's a standard nylon collar). Loud sounds, such as buses braking...

My dog is about to turn one year old. Up until now he's been on Nutro Puppy (the lavender colored bag). He tends to poop a lot (3x per day) and it's usually pretty soft. I'm not overfeeding him, so I wonder if it's the type of food that's causing this. Since I need to transition him off his...

My dog started doing this, too. I took him to the vet and it was a horizontal ear infection. I'm in the process of giving him drops for the next 2 weeks.

My 10-month-old dog has been shaking his ears a lot lately. I took a look inside them and didn't see any gunk. They're not bright pink or inflamed. They don't smell any worse than I would expect the inside of a dog's ear to smell. Slightly musty, perhaps, but not bad at all. He's part Basset...

Peter, see my post. I hate to burst your bubble, but dog is 9 months old and still can't calm down. I feel your pain. http://www.chazhound.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30626

I noticed a rash on my 9-month-old puppy's armpit and chest. There's an area of small, clear bumps that are red at the base of each bump. It almost looks like acne. They don't seem to be bothering him much (he's not scratching or licking them). They've been there for a couple of days. He...

I checked out that hide-a-squirrel toy. That would be perfect for him ... except he'd tear it to pieces in 10 minutes. I've had to stop buying him plush toys, even the most "indestructible" ones. Rope toys are also a lost cause. I find that the only toys that consistently keep his attention...

Thanks for the replies. I might try to make the walk more fun by tossing sticks ahead of him, although I'm also training him to walk properly on the leash, so I'll have to be careful. In the past, our morning/evening walks were shorter, and he was still hyper afterwards. That's what caused...

My 9-month-old pup has a hard time sitting still. I realize most 9-month-old pups probably do, but even after I take him on a brisk one-hour walk to burn off that energy, he's still wound up. When we get back from the walk, he's pacing around the house, digging the carpet, making frustrated...

I adopted Archie, probably a dachshund-bassett mix, six weeks ago from a shelter that said he was an owner surrender. He's about eight months old. In general he's a sweet, mild-mannered, submissive dog. He likes other dogs, and is very friendly towards women (men, not so much). He's about 75%...