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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I have inherited my daughter's pom. He is a beautiful little dog and generally well bahaved. I am having trouble when I take him for a walk in that he barks and carries on whenever a car or bike sometimes other dogs and people pass. He has a very hig -
Hi, We have recently bought a dog from the pound. She is 2 years old. When we are at home she is fantastic and never wanders at all. We do not have fences and live on a relatively large block of land. None of my other dogs have ever wandered before.
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Our Jack Russell runs in continuous closkwise circles which sends both us and our visitors loopy!.... whay does he do this and what can we do to stop him without nailing his paws to the ground? Posted: 14/05/2006 Answer: Clockwise Jack ,North Pe
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we are looking into getting a long haired chihuahua but i need to find some info on them first. i need to know if they shed a lot of hair. and is it possible for them to be an outside dog? we are most likely going to keep it inside but my dad is unsu
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My rhodesian ridgeback pup who is 14/15 weeks old has decided that not only her bed but our 4 seater lounge is her toilet. we have tabeen taking her outside regularly day and night rewarding her when she does it yet she will still use the above two t
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I have a really cute Cavoodle but the only thing is she has really weepy eyes. How do you stop this from happening or how can it be fixed? Posted: 16/04/2006 Answer: Watery Eyes The Cavalier King Charles breed are prone to 'leaky eyes', so this
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I am looking for this little dog, its about 30-40 cm at the sholder. Its either an snoodle, schoodle or snoodle. The person who owns it can't be sure. If someone knows about these breeds, can you drop me a line and i will send a photo to see if it ca
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2 dogs 1 big fight ,melbourne (Vic) We have 2 terrior x ridgeback half sisters whom are 3 years & 2 1/2 years old.Today they had a big & nasty fight over food. We have sorted out the food issue,but are a bit worried about reuniting them.They are sep
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What are the differences between Cavaliers and Cavoodles, we have a Cavie,recently lost one,thinking of either another Cavie or a Cavoodle, can you please advise. Posted: 02/06/2006 Answer: The only difference in a Cavoodle is that is it hal
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Hi, I have a Maltalie and she is currently 13.8 kilos which I think is big, can you tell me the right weight range for these breeds as I can't locate anything on the internet. Posted: 04/06/2006 Answer: Maltalier - what is a good weight? Now, d
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My australian terrior has had a seires of soft and bloody bowel movements..he will be normal and then bloddy again..jelly like blobs of red, and red in stool..this has been for months..ver put him on metropodazoleflagye...250 MG hard to read on bottl
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My stinky face PUG !! =) So I finally got a gorgeous pug (8 months old) and no matter how much he gets Hydro Washed he still has a stinky face. I know I have to clean in between the skin folds but can you recommend a product that won't cost the eart
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I read yesterday that is can be beneficial to a poodle to put a few drops of Apple Cider Vinear in their water bowl ... apparently the benefits include healthy coat, tends to prevent tear staining and also some benefits to their oral health - is this
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Hello, I am looking to buy a KCC puppy in the near future, I just wanted to know some facts. I have seen these dogs in a range of different sizes from really small and skinny to medium build. Is this a normal thing for this breed? What is the right s
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Hi I have a mini foxy, she is 5mths and as soon as I let her outside she barks & barks I go out and growl at her she runs of then barks again ,how can I solve this problem and digging under fences. Posted: 01/07/2006 Answer: Barking Ah the jo
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My Beagle constantly eats grass like a cow. Why does he keep doing this?? He hasn't been sick at all, but it's tearing up the lawn. . . Posted: 06/07/2006 Answer: Grass eater I'm wondering if your Beagle is bored? He might have decided that you
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Hi There - I want to find a good reliable breeder of Toy Poodles in Sydney. Any suggestions or advice. As my Husband has a severe pet hair allergy - he can only tollerate the Poodle hair - so I need to be confident I'm getting a pure-bred pup. Any su
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i have a 1 year old cocker spaniel male and want to get another puppy either a cocker or spoodle should i get a male or female Posted: 02/07/2006 Answer: which sex I would say a Female. This would be a better situation for your current pooch in
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I have a lovely male cavalier king charles spaniel, he is not desexed, when he goes to wee it ends up on his leg, he trys to lift his leg and wee on grass and cement as well as trees i think thats the big issue, and i need it to stop he smells and i
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hello, my female pup is 11months old and she has her periods for the first time? It has been 5 days since noticing her dripping and over inflated reproductive part but i was just wondering how can i tell whether she is pregnant because there has been
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My Beagle constantly eats grass like a cow. Why does he keep doing this?? He hasn't been sick at all, but it's tearing up the lawn. . . Posted: 06/07/2006 Answer: Grass eater I'm wondering if your Beagle is bored? He might have decided that yo