With my homestay organisation, and also several teainer friends who offer homestay, you visit the carers first to meet, inspect and discuss your...
Unfortunately some training takes longer with some digs than others. Definitely start releasing the lead and work at keeping Ripple engaged with...
No problem @Lara
Perhaps you need another chat with your vet and question why he is advising the x-rays and appointment with a specialist if there is no problem...
Hardwood/tiled floors are bad for puppy joints because they slip and slide when running around and don't have good traction when walking....
Dropping Jen off today with our wonderful home boarders, found through Holidays4dogs, only to be told that they wouldn't be accepting any new...
If the poo eating is back as soon as freedom is given from the long line it really just means that the new behaviour just hasn't 'stuck' yet. More...
I don't know of a food specifically for senior Labs. Unlike @Beanwood I have no real oroblem with a food specifically formulated for an older dog...
If you are leaving a dog in a crate it needs to be large enough that they can stand upright without and stooping and be able to lay stretched...
Sorry, it's just not possible to know. Some dogs are accomplished jumpers while others aren' interested and don't jump. An accomplished jumping...
Definitely get out and about with him. As a trainer I have no problem with clients taking their dog out and about while we are working on...
Definitely a visit to the vet first. There are some modern medicines which are very effective and should help. Then a good, positive reward based...
Unfortunately not. Anyone can set up as a dog trainer, with no training, study let alone current thinking and training. There are several...
Not at all unusual for a puppy to still be biting at 12 weeks. Consistency is the key. Raising your voice will more than likely just excite him...
Some dogs are sensitive to the sound :( . Your options are to try and reduce the sound, for example have the clicker in a pocket and click, try a...
Search for Steve Mann on You Tube be has a nice easy method for training 'stop'. Sorry I don't have time to search and link as I need to be...
The easiest way is with fencing :) but as @Atemas says you could start with a 'stay' building duration and a 'stop' - I actually use 'wait' which...
This procedure does seem to be common in the USA than here in the UK. Not sure if you have seen this info...
I'm not sure why your vet is recommending x-rays and a surgeon but am guessing that there is a hip problem under investigation?? If that is the...
Some pups are raw fed, some on kibble and some a combination of the two. It just depends upon what suits you and your pup.
