Dog Problems

This is the dog problems page.

It provides links to pages on the website that contain answers to surveys that we did with hundreds of owners, asking about the issues they faced and the steps they took to solve them.

We will only post the ones we think will be most helpful to you. 

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Alphabetized by Breed:

American Bulldog:

This American Bulldog was always biting and jumping.

Australian Cattle Dog:

His chewing problem was eventually solved but his barking continues to be an issue.

Basset Hound:

Obedience is the main issue for this 5-month-old Basset Hound puppy. He also likes to nip!

Digging and "selective hearing" were the tow biggest issues for this Basset Hound owner to overcome. 

Beagle:

This young Beagle presented his owners with several problems including potty training and chewing.

Beagle mix, now 11, liked to eat trash from the garbage can as a puppy.

A Beagle that chewed on the furniture.

Beagle training issues, including running away, potty training and pulling on the leash.

Bichon Frise:

This owner solved his dog's house training problem, but is still trying to deal with a severe scratching issue.

We have a mix of Bichon Frise and Shitz Zu whose biggest issues were house training and chewing.

Boxer

Boxer mix crate training and chewing.

This Boxer soiled the carpet and liked to chew on shoes. 

Catahoula Leopard Dog:

This issue of Catahoula Leopard Dog chewing was resolved inexpensively. 

Chihuahua:

Luxated patellas, reverse sneezing and nipping at children were the Chihuahua problems solved by this owner.

This little guy, now aged 5 years, presented his owners with house training problems that took some effort to fix.

A Chihuahua Affenpinscher Mix with house training issues.

Chow:

Chow mix, whose two biggest issues were house-breaking and chewing.

For this Chow Chow, shyness was the biggest issue.

Cocker Spaniel:

This Cocker Spaniel had a chewing problem. She was also very clingy. The owner used other people who had Cocker Spaniels as well as the vet to try to solve these issues. 

Here's an example Cocker Spaniel Lab mix chewing and itching problems. 

Help with Cocker Spaniel biting and chewing.

Collie:

A rough male Collie with brushing problems.

Dachshund:

A Dachshund house training issue took a good bit of effort to fix, but the owner ultimately suceeded.

English Lab:

This English Lab was always running away and jumping fences. 

German Shepherd:

This smart owner solved three German Shepherd problems, including potty training, chasing smaller animals and inappropriate barking. 

This owner had a problem with his German Shepherd urinating in the house.

A German Shepherd Border Collie mix with a tendency to dig holes and escape from his kennel.

Golden Retriever:

This owner had multiple issues with her Golden Retriever, including running away, chewing, and jumping on people and furniture. Fortunately, she had a vet in the family to help.

Getting a companion dog was the solution for this Golden Retriever anxiety issue.

Golden Retriever barking and potty training issues were faced by this owner.

Golden Retriever calcium deficiency and hair loss.

Greyhound:

This little female Greyhound, who was adopted at the age of 1, had potty training issues that were solved without screaming by her owner.

Jack Russell Terrier:

House training and chewing issues were addressed by this Jack owner.

Chewing was the primary issue for this Jack. His owner had him attend weekly puppy training classes where his problems were solved.

Japanese Chin:

Japanese Chin problems were solved by this kind and caring owner.

This Japanese Chin named Benji didn't have many problems when he was a puppy, but he did urinate in the house. 

Labrador Retriever:

This Labrador Retriever had chewing and digging problems that were solved by using common items that you probably have in your kitchen.

This Chocolate Lab would chew everything in sight according to his owner, who used squeaky toys to remedy the situation.

This pair of Lab and Doberman mixes were chewing everything in the back yard until their owner was advised to use an inexpensive, but effective, product from the nearby PetSmart (you can also get it at Wal-Mart).  

This Lab/Chow mix was a big chewer. 

Here's the story of a Yellow Lab that would run away and had chewing problems.

Black Labador Retriever that had chewing and digging problems.

Potty training was the main issue for this Lab owner.  

A Lab Shepherd mix that had potty training and chewing issues. 

This owner faced several problems with his Black Lab. 

Obedience problems were solved when this Labrador mix owner took his dog to a local obedience class. 

Lab Aussie Shepherd mix nipping problem.

This Black Lab Shepherd mix owner crate trained his dog, which was adopted from the Humane Society. 

Black Lab/Golden Retriever mix leash training.

Black Lab/Greyhound mix with socialization issues.

Chocolate Lab energy, house training and chewing.

Lhasa Apso:

Housetraining issue was solved by this Lhasa Apso owner through regular trips outdoors along with heaps of praise when he did the right thing.

This Lhasa Apso had a biting problem that was fixed by providing persistent rewards and use of the phrase "no bite" when necessary.

Maltese:

This male Maltese suffered from separation anxiety.

A Maltese and Pomeranian mix that had potty training problems.  He also ate his own waste. 

Papillion:

Looking for help with Papillion leash training? 

This Papillion was always getting into the garbage.

Pembroke Welsh Corgi:

The owner of this Pembroke Welsh Corgi turned to family and friends, as well as the dog's vet, for help with training issues. 

Welsh Corgi Heel teething and nipping issues were of concern when she was a puppy.

Poodle:

A black Poodle that had potty training issues.  She was also scared of men. 

Pomeranian:

Pomeranian jumping and stubbornness issues were dealt with by this owner.

Pomeranian mix chewing and house training.

A hyperactive Pomeranian Chihuahua mix.

Pug:

Pug weight gain issues are difficult to solve because the breed has a tendency to be beggars.

A do-it-yourself owner used puppy pads to solve his Pug/Rat Terrier mix potty training problem.

Pug nose infection problems.

Rottweiler:

An adopted Rottweiler's weight problem was solved simply by changing her food.  

Schnauzer:

This Miniature Schnauzer had potty training and chewing issues fixed with help from the local PetSmart.

Shih Tzu:

Shih-tzu/Lhasa Apso mix, now age 17, presented potty training and chewing issues as a puppy.

Shih Tzu training problems were solved with help from vet, friends, and Petco.

Siberian Husky:

Siberian Husky with house and leash training issues.

Siberian Husky house breaking and chewing issues.

House training and socialization issues were the problems with this Husky.

Terrier:

A Terrier mix with leash problems.

Mixed Terrier housebreaking and barking.

Wheaten Terrier:

This Wheaten Terrier problems included hyperactivity.

Yorkshire Terrier:

This Yorkie's owner got a special food blend to help fix his dog's poor eating habits. 

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