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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Hi I am interested in studding my pedigree male staffordshire bull terrier. He has great lines, great temprament and great conformation. Through I'm not sure how to go about it. Are there any websites or literature you reccommend? I want to make sure -
I am looking at purchasing a Maltalier. We have a 4 year old son and was wanting to know how good this breed is with children and just a little about the breed. Posted: 28/01/2006 Answer: Maltalier Cavaliers are beautiful dogs with such gentle p
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hi, my husky died from a epiliptic fit a week ago at 3 yrs. we also have a beagle 4 yrs, and she is so sad, she wont eat and just sleeps all the time, its so hard to see. should we get her a playmate or not? Answer: Death of Dog I am very sorry t
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Hi I have a poodle maltese cross and would like to know of any ways to prevent or clean tear staining in these breeds. i have heard of a few home remedies but am unsure of how safe these are on dogs... Posted: 10/01/2006 Answer: Tear Staining
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Question: Dog friendly apartment rental sydney need to rent an apartment for 6 months (jan to july 2006) anywhere fairly accessible to westmead hospital. Got a mini schanuzer with me....help! Posted: 18/12/2005 Answer: Dog friendly apartment
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Hi, I have a 3 yr old siberian husky crossed with a heeler and will be moving into a new place soon, my home at the moment allows her to go inside and outside throughout the day but in the new place while I am at work she will be outside most of the
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Question: Desexing Safe ?? I am in two minds about having my dog desexed both male and females I have heard some pretty scarey stories about dogs getting infections and distemper and dieing while having surgery.....its really turned me off having i
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Question: Canine seperation anxiety help? help my sons 9 month old large rotti x neopolition mas, this bitch is doing everything that it shouldnt do even has kill there pet parrot no remains left apart from feather's a dog trainer has said this is a
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Question: Charlie's behaviour I have a 11 mth old Cavoodle not wanting to be left by himself. Once I leave the house I see him almost panic, trying to scale the fence,climbing up a mesh capping on the fence with his front paws and teeth. My section
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Question: Our dog died today Our Cavvy King Charles died this morning (hit by a car), we have another one and I would like to know what to look out for (ie, grieving, will they start acting differently etc). What can we do to help her through this t
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Question: To desex? I have a Jack Russell x Maltese who is now 1 yr old. For the first 9 mnths of his life he was extremely timid, shook like mad in the car, around other people etc. He seems to be better now, to the point where we have actually got
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Question: Difference Between "Teacup" & "Toy" Are they the same thing ... or is a "Teacup" the same as a "Toy" sized dog. Just wondering .. thanks :) BTW - thanks for the info re: where best to buy a Moodle :) Posted: 03/03/2006 Answer: Differe
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Question: Puppy keeps running away. (Perth Wa) Hi we have a 5 month old Maltaleir. She is lovely but the moment you leave front door open she bolts out and then if you go out to get her it becomes a game. Look we have tried puppy training eg teachin
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Question: Skin Pigmentation HI I have a Jack Russel she is 3 months old. She ate rat bait 2 weeks ago. She is fine still taking vitamin K. IS it normal for where the bruising to be for the skin to become pigmented? Thanks TOni Posted: 02/04/2006
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Question: Where is best to buy a Puppy??? Where would be the best place to get a Maltese Poodle ?? There are many designer dogs for sale in the Petshops in Sydney .. but I have been warned not to buy a dog from a petshop.. as you are never sure of t
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Question: bike trailers for dogs? I wonder whether there exists a trailer suitable for our standard poodle - the rub being I want a trailer for a motor bike, not a car! I already have a ball hitch on the bike for towing a 'normal' bike trailer. A
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Question: how do i know if she's on heat?? I have a 7 month old pugalier and just wanted to know how to tell when she is coming on heat? Posted: 04/04/2006 Answer: How Do I Know If She's On Heat?? The main signs of the early Estrous cycle will
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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
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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