Good Dog Blog



11/20/09

My Dog Growls While Eating

Question: My 2 year old female (spayed) maltese is having some issues. One is with her food. She will growl while eating and she eats very fast. I have tried a large object in the bowl to slow her down, I have tried feeding her by hand, I have tried putting small amounts in the bowl .. [ read more ]




11/19/09

Is it Normal for My Dog to Relieve Herself 3-4 Times in 10 Minutes?

Question: Hi, I own a 4 month old Shih Tzu. I have read that Shih Tzu’s a little harder to housetrain than other dogs and that it requires preserverance. I’ve tried toilet training my Shih Tzu since about a month ago, but she refuse to relieve herself whenever she’s in the toilet. Instead, she will urinate wherever she .. [ read more ]




11/17/09

Product Review: Cold Weather Gear!

Cold weather is easier to appropriately dress for then rain as there are more warm jackets then waterproof jackets available for dogs of all sizes. Winter gear should be warm, comfortable, easy to put on and easy to clean. Our Hooded Snowman Jacket is made out of thick Polar Fleece with easy fit Velcro closures and .. [ read more ]




11/16/09

Our Dog Nips and Bites Everything… Including Us.

Question: Hi. We have a 14 week old rough collie (dog) and although we have managed to house train him and he is generally very bright, he nips and bites everything including us.We have tried ignoring him and shouting at him and pushing him away but nothing seems to do the trick. We understand he is .. [ read more ]




11/14/09

What Is the Best Way to Get My Dog to Stop Humping Peoples Legs?

Question: HI..me and my family just adopted a 2yr old cocker spanial. He has just been neutered but jeeps humping peoples legs. It is very hard to get him to stop. What is the best way to stop this and will he ever stop doing this??? Please help! Thank you Melissa ANSWER: Hi Melissa, How frustrating! And I bet he is the .. [ read more ]




11/13/09

My Dogs Fight Over Toys and Can’t Be Left Unattended

Question: Hello I hope that you can help us. We had 2 rescue staffy bull terriers (both de sexed) from a rescue foster home, but the male one came with a warning that he had some temperment issues and needed a firm hand. After 9 months his aggressiveness was getting worse not better so on advice from .. [ read more ]




11/12/09

Part Three of the Case of the Crazy Lab!

Lisa sent in a three part question last week about her 5 month old, high energy Labrador asking for help. Her third question is about car rides! Lisa wrote: My third problem is the CAR!! He hates the car, I have him in a harness with a doggie seat belt I bought from ohmydog and well he .. [ read more ]




11/11/09

Looking For a New Dog, What Breed is the Best Match Up With My Current Dog?

Question: We have always had two dogs. Initially two beagles, the male passed away and we got a lakeland terrier. We had our 16 year old female beagle who died recently and now only have our 3 year old female Lakeland Terrier. Our Lakeland has always respected the older Beagle, but she is very territorial. What .. [ read more ]




11/10/09

Product Review: Coats for the Rain!

As some of you may or may not know, I do not usually like the whole doggy dress up thing. I don’t really think that dogs need to wear clothes in the house, bathing suits at the beach, or party dresses at special occasions. To me, a well-behaved dog speaks volumes whereas a well-dressed dog .. [ read more ]




11/09/09

Part Two of the Case of the Crazy Lab

Lisa wrote in a three part question about her five month old Labrador Levi: “My second problem is he will not stop jumping up at you, I think he thinks you have a treat for him, What is a good way to stop the jumping. I have tried turning away but he just jumps on your .. [ read more ]