Dear Alecia, We have three dogs: a male and female mini Dachshund, and one female Sheltie. The two Doxies were bonded and together for two years before we adopted the Sheltie (we found her half starved alongside the road). At first the two females fought, but gradually warmed to each other to the point where …
Dear Alecia, I rescued a female Great Dane who sleeps with me in bed at night. If I go to bed before my husband, “Dottie” goes beserk. She barks and I almost think she would bite him if I didn’t hold her back. She is fine with other males. She also use to ride in …
Dear Alecia, My husband and I got two new American Bulldog puppies, born April 20th. When should we start potty training and how would you suggest we go about it? We have pee pee pads but the pups just rip them up. –Michelle Dear Michelle, Potty training should begin immediately upon bringing your new pups …
Dear Alecia, My son has a large mixed breed (60 lbs @ 8 1/2 months) named Duke. Duke is no longer bothered by the static shocks from his collar, and has ran off a few times. He got neutered and micro-chipped about 5 weeks ago, and was doing better, but is acting out again. So, …
Dear Alecia, I have two female mini Doxies that are bullheaded, they will let anyone in the house, but if they try to leave, the girls nip at the person’s ankles, or stand in front of the door and not let the person leave. I have tried everything I can think of to stop them, …