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81. I live in a townhouse in a large unit complex. Recently a nice couple have moved next door with their very young beagle. It is a beautiful dog but when the owners are away at work it starts 'howling' or 'baying' from 2.45pm till they come home about 5pm. It is kept in the backyard with its little kennel and toys. Since i am home and someone else lives here too, it gets very irritating day to day. I know these dogs require alot of attention and are great family pets, and the owners spoil and pamper it to the 'nth degree, is there a way to stop it from doing this, or do i have to put up with it? Your advice would be greatly appreciated. - Anonymous
    We suggest first talking to the owners. Often times they are not aware the dog is barking when they are away. Next, print this out and give it to them   » more
    We suggest first talking to the owners. Often times they are not aware the dog is barking when they are away. Next, print this out and give it to them: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/barking_dog.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/SeparationAnxiety.pdf Also ask them if the pet can stay indoors while they are at work. Good Luck!   « less
82. I have a 7 yr old female dacshund. She is house trained, but last week she had very loose bowel movements all over the living room carpet. For the next week her movements were very loose and has done it again several times on the carpet. I thought it was the odor making her go again so we confined her to the downstairs. She hadn't gone on the rug down there the whole time. Her stool is back to the normal consistancy but she has now gone on the downstairs rug. Otherwise, she deficates outside normally and eats and drinks normally. - Chris Vergari from Neptune, NJ
    We suggest going back to normal housetraining routine, go out WITH her and slip a food treat in her mouth as she eliminates. Watch her closely when sh   » more
    We suggest going back to normal housetraining routine, go out WITH her and slip a food treat in her mouth as she eliminates. Watch her closely when she is free in the house and at ANY sign of discomfort, run outside with her. Be very strict in your supervision of her for the next 2 to 3 weeks to re-establish her toileting habit.   « less
83. I have 1.5 year old femail dog, which weighs about 15 pounds. How long I could walk her? Is 8 miles every other day ok for her age and body weigh? She is very energetic, but I see her being very tired after those walks. Could those long walks possibly hurt her development? Or it's ok for the dog? I'm worried if I'm not overdoing it while exercising her. Thanks. - F from San Jose
    We suggest starting out on a very light program (1-2 miles only) and then gradually adding more distance (.5 mile extra per week) over several weeks.    » more
    We suggest starting out on a very light program (1-2 miles only) and then gradually adding more distance (.5 mile extra per week) over several weeks. Do consult your local vet to make sure she is the correct weight and has no heart problems before starting your exercise program with her.   « less
84. I am adopting a 2 year old Golden retriever.Where must he sleep.I am not very fond of dogs in the house. - john from cape,town.South Africa
    Please consult our web page on the backyard dog at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/backyard_dog.pdf And we do encourage you to keep the do   » more
    Please consult our web page on the backyard dog at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/backyard_dog.pdf And we do encourage you to keep the dog as part of the family, meaning indoors.   « less
85. is there a spray that can be made from household items to spray areas of my yard to stop neighborhood dogs from using my property as a bathroom? - Anonymous from NJ
    Unfortunately no. But we suggest video taping the culprits and then asking the neighbors to curb their dogs or clean up after them. If that gets no re   » more
    Unfortunately no. But we suggest video taping the culprits and then asking the neighbors to curb their dogs or clean up after them. If that gets no relief, then we suggest purchasing this product: http://www.smarthome.com/6120.html   « less
86. My husband and I own two Cocker Spaniel 11 and 7 years old . The younger one learned how to open the door to the spare bedrooms and wet the bed . What causes such a behavior and what we can do to stop it . ? What are we doing wrong with him . - Anonymous from Phoenix
    First check with your vet about medical causes, next neuter both animals if they are not already and then go back to housetraining basics for the next   » more
    First check with your vet about medical causes, next neuter both animals if they are not already and then go back to housetraining basics for the next 12 weeks: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf   « less
87. I have just moved in with my boyfriend he has a 3yr old male husky and a 10yr old female husky. I have a 6 mnth old kitten who is use to living indoors. Should i get rid of my kitten as I am worried the dogs will kill him? Is it possible to keep my kitten? Should I make my kitten an indoors cat and occassionally let him out the back when the dogs are inside. Is it cruel for my kitten and risky to do that? Can my kitten live out the front and be inside when I am home? Will the kitten keep away from the backyard where the dogs are. Any suggestions? Help! - Kelly from WA
    If the dogs have a past history of killing/chasing cats then yes you should be very concerned. The cat should be kept indoors but with baby gates up s   » more
    If the dogs have a past history of killing/chasing cats then yes you should be very concerned. The cat should be kept indoors but with baby gates up so the cat can escape to OFF dog limits areas. The dogs should be leashed at all times indoors until you have a better idea of their trustability. The dogs should be taught down/stay using positives and also a OFF cue. If they have not attended a training course, now is the time! Good luck!   « less
88. I have a 3 months old puppy the person who give to me said, his race is a spitz with lab My question is where I can find any web site to look this races I never hear that before. - Anonimous from San Jose, ca
    Try the AKC website at: www.akc.org they list german spitz and finnish spitz Lab is short for labrador retriever
    Try the AKC website at: www.akc.org they list german spitz and finnish spitz Lab is short for labrador retriever
89. I have a 12 week old male shih-tzu. He is very good about staying in his crate when I need him too. I keep a towell in the crate for him to lay in and every morning when I get him out, it smells like pee. I do not let him have free roam of the house. I do not let him walk around on the floor at all because I am afraid he will urinate on the floor. What is the best way to handle this so that I can properly potty train him and also let him have a little freedom in the house? - Kim from Jupiter, FL
    We suggest NOT putting a towl in the crate but locate the crate in your bedroom so he can signal you when he needs to go out. Review all our house tip   » more
    We suggest NOT putting a towl in the crate but locate the crate in your bedroom so he can signal you when he needs to go out. Review all our house tips at: http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/housetraining.pdf http://www.hssv.org/LIBRARY/PDF/Behavior/crate_training.pdf   « less
90. Hi Doc! I have a Mckennzie Valley wolf and I wanted to save his swimmers for the future.How do I go about doing this. - Keither
    Certain canine breed associations and kennel associations may offer these services to their members, but for a rare animal, such as a wolf, you will l   » more
    Certain canine breed associations and kennel associations may offer these services to their members, but for a rare animal, such as a wolf, you will likely need to contact a zoo or other wildlife organization that has the appropriate technology and facilities.   « less

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