Dog behaviour advice, dog training advice & problems solved by 'Bec - The Sydney Dog Walker'
Dog advice from Bec - from dogs that jump at clothes on the clothes line, dog escape artists, dogs that pant and shiver at the same time. Bec has great practical advice for dog owners. Bec has answered over 400 questions of free dog behaviour advice for dog owners in Australia. These advice pages should act only as part of your research into any particular problem. Both Bec and Oz Doggy always encourage dog owners to seek professional dog training for serious or dangerous behavioural traits - or see your vet or animal health professional about medical issues.
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Note: This advice page should act only as part of your research into any particular problem. Search hint: Search advice with just 1 word like "saliva" or "staffy"
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Bec-my Australian cattle dog is 33 weeks old. Is it possible that she is beginning to experience her initial estrus at this age? She is exhibiting swelling of the vulva area but no discharge (as yet). And she's licking herself so much it's becoming a -
My 2.5yr old male shih tzu/matlese cross has recently bitten me and growls when picked up/bathed etc. There is no ailment and he is not desexed. Behaviour modification is not working and deseing apparently will not cure the problem. Advice please as
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We moved to a new house not long ago and our 7 year old German Sheperd has seemed to forgotten that she was toilet trained. Every morning when we get up there are puddles and Landmines in the house. We take her out at night before we go to bed, my hu
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Hi, I am considering adopting a "toy" dog. However I live in a small apartment which has no outside space, so I am very concerned about the health risks in keeping a dog inside. I would take the dog for walks at least once a day, and with me wherever
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I have two staffy's that like to sleep in my car. Well now I have this doggy smell in the car that I need to get rid of. They aren't sleeping in my car anymore because of this reason. I have brought them two old lounges to sleep on and they can stink
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Hi ppl need some help. Just adopted a 16month old staffy and he is jumping the fence (6foot). How do i stop this from happening he is a naughty, but seems to b very smart. Posted: 19/07/2006 Answer: Stop Staffy jumpig fence All you can real
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We have a 4 month old jack russell he is a typical puppy but is constanty attacking my feet have tryed everything to stop this can you help please . Posted: 20/07/2006 Asnwer: constant feet biting masterton nz Your Jack thinks this is a gre
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hi i have a 15 month old female staffy that seems to become more & more naughty eveyday, shes started ripping things up & snapping at people, im not sure what the cause is, mayb its because thers other animals around, all i know is im getting feed up
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Hi, My shar-pei has been diagnoised with demodex and she is being treated with ivermicin and a medicated shampoo once a week for 15 mins followed by a cream rinse. She is still scratching like crazy. I brought this up to the vet, who says migh
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biting maltese .shih tzu male 7wks mandurah .WA This is our first pup please can you give us some advice on our biting puppy, How can we get him to stop?. When ever you go to pat him he tends to go for what ever part of the body he can get to. pleas
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I HAVE A 6 YEARS OLD CATTLE X. I HAVE HAD HIM FOR 3 OF THOSE YEARS. WHENEVER HE MEETS ANOTHER DOGS HE WANTS TO DOMINATE AND GETS QUITE AGGRESSIVE AND WANTS TO FIGHT. HOW CAN I GET HIM OUT OF THIS BAD HABIT AND SOCIALISE HIM WITH OTHER DOGS SAFELY.
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I want to know how long Staffy's live for? Answer: How long do staffy's live for? The life span of a Staffy is approx 12 years (I think!).
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my dog was on heat and she would not let the male mate her it has now been 4 weeks and she seams to have milk ,just wondering what could be some other signs as to if she was pregnant we did not see them lock at all,and she would just sit down when he
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Hi! We adopted 6 mth old Buster (Jack Russell/Foxy X) when he was 12 wks old; he had a broken leg due to severe abuse from previous owners. He lived at a Vets for 2 weeks, with lots of dogs barking etc. around him. Buster is doing very well, though w
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i have a 4 yr old lhasa,shih tzu x that's getting fatter every week! he's de-sexed, has a dry diet of good quality lite biscuits, gets plenty of exercise, lurves his food...any food and will eat my other dogs food as well if she leaves any. it's very
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I have a 7 yr old Staffy x i got him from the pound when he was 7 mths old and i have always had trouble walking him he wont just walk and becomes very vocal, like making yelping/howling noises i think it is just anxiety but he has never stopped it e
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jack russell cross pees on my leg if i am standing about in back yard why Answer: why dog pees on me You Jack thinks this is the best of both worlds. A) You are HIS. B) You are in HIS back yard. So, as far as he is concerned - you are HIS to pee
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Hello, first of all thank you for answering my qustions. I have a 7 month old male boxer and whenever he gets in the bed he pees just a little bit, I am wondering why he is doing this. It just recently started I am not understanding this at all. I do
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I was walling my dogs that day and one of them decided to pee on a tree. So happened the owner was driving out of her driveway. She honked and said "Can you not let your dog pee on my tree" Is this a crime? I was very taken a back and was lost for wo
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Our 16 month old Maremma is being really naughty. He is digging our yard, chewing plants and pots, and shredding our mail. We walk him a few times a week, and often give him bones to keep him entertained. Any help you can give would be hugely appreci
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Hi I have this mixed breed dog, her mother is a pure bred japanese spitz and father unknown, I already have her for 3 years but she only experienced her menstrual period twice. Its already been 18months since her last period. Is it normal? any advice