It is a confusing subject. This is my take on it... which isn't definitive, but after experiencing a slab fracture on a molar which then needed an...
Well done on ditching the trainer. I think it would help you to have a second crate in your day-time location. IME puppies are less settled in a...
I know this is going to be a really hard one for you to accept, but he doesn't know it's not "ok". All he knows is that IT WORKS when you are...
At first toilet training takes a while because there's a lot of boring waiting around. But once the puppy starts to get the idea, they will toilet...
Yes, it's best to do whatever you need to do to stop the unwanted habit from being practised over and over (here, crate her next to you) and then...
I'm not sure why your trainer said that, but if you can't contain him within an area (keeping him in your office with you sounds ideal), then the...
Crate the puppy by your bed, even if that means having an additional smaller crate for nighttimes. Until you establish a sense of security and a...
My 18wk GSP puppy is stair-gated in the kitchen. The only times she comes into another room, is when the doors to that room are closed and a...
No, it's not normal for a 10wk old puppy to snarl when you try to pick him up. I would first take him for a vet check (or ask the vet to look him...
How close was the other dog when he barked? The noise of the bark and the presence of the other dog are two separate things. Many puppies are...
It's very normal and he will grow out of it. And yes, putting the pup in the crate or playpen to calm down is a great idea!
Growling is not quite the same thing as normal puppy mouthing and wriggling. I’d be pretty worried if a 9wk pup growled at me in that situation...
Small amount of soft cheese spread. Any wet or raw dog food, frozen....
These factors have nothing to do with his anxiety, which it’s likely is genetic when it occurs without any explanation and so sudden and...
Firstly, try teaching him to go in the crate on cue. Release him out with “ok” or your release word - then cue him to go in again. Click or...
I think you can definitely go to 2.30am. Well done for setting your alarm and not letting her learn to wake you
Please, please put your puppies by your beds - or sleep by their crates! Puppies have never been alone before in their lives, they have always had...
The type of exercise you want to avoid is 'forced' - either because it's on leash or because the pup feels under pressure to keep up with you (or...
It's normal for little pups to sometimes have shaky legs. I really don't know scientifically why this is, but it's happened with every pup I've...
It sounds like you're doing great. I can't help with the fiance problem I'm afraid - but some people just 'get' dog training more than others....
