Hi Stephanie…introducing a new dog to the family can be challenging for both dogs. My biggest piece of advice is to try and make it as calm and introduction as possible…which you can do by having both dogs on-leash. It’s much safer than just letting the dogs ‘work it out’ themselves! The first aim is for them to be cal m and relaxed in each other’s presence, so avoid having them meet up close until they have reached this state…..their introduction will then go much smoother. If they have a negative reaction or start to get a bit too excited then separate them again and wait for calm to return, before trying again. It’s important not to feel rushed…..I have had dogs that need a few days (or more) to feel relaxed and be accepting of other dog in that family or coming or coming to live with them.
Prior to your new puppy coming to live with you it would be a great idea to work with your existing dog, to help him handle the transition a little better. My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com shows you very clearly how to go about this…maybe take a quick look…its a $1USD trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Henry…I am a big believer in preparation being the key to success, so if you have a plan in place then you can avoid a lot of unwanted puppy behaviours. May I suggest that your wife also puts her favourite high heels well out of reach, dogs usually favour those if they are a shoe chewer! Best, Doggy Dan

That’s actually a really great strategy and one of the first pieces of advice I give to combat chewing and destruction. However it’s really important to also look at the reason behind the chewing as it can be a common symptom of behavioural issues, like Separation Anxiety. Best, Doggy Dan

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Hi Trista,
One thing we need to consider with dogs who chew and destroy things around the house is whether or not this chewing is a symptom of a a behavioural issue…..particularly Separation Anxiety. If your dog’s chewing mainly occurs when you are out of the house and she is alone then Separation Anxiety may be the cause. Also, dogs who suffer form a general level of anxiety can display this behaviour as well. Of course there are dogs who just LOVE to chew thing too! If you are concerned that your dog’s chewing may be motivated by a behavioural issue then my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com will be able to help you identify that…maybe take a quick look…its a $1USD trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Britney,
One thing that springs (pardon the pun) to mind is to be really mindful of how you respond when your dog jumps up. It sounds like you’re reacting correctly but success can all boil down to the finer details. Making sure that you avoid telling your dog off, avoid making eye contact and really keep your energy level low are all key points. Some dogs can start to see this type of behaviour as a bit of a game and if they feel they are getting any pay-off (attention) when doing it then it means the behaviour continues. Also, looking at the times or scenarios where your dog does the behaviour can also shed light on why she does it in the first place. It may be after a separation or when a visitor comes over, and this means you can be proactive and have a plan in place to respond calmly and correctly. My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com also shows you very clearly how to overcome this behaviour…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

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Hi Lillian,
While eating poo can seem like a horrible behaviour, in many cases it does the dog no harm. Some dogs can view poo as a credible nutritional source and it can be one of the reasons they eat it. Obviously you do want to prevent your dog from eating other dogs poo so I would suggest walking your dog on-leash in areas where other dogs have been…just in case! Or you can do a quick survey of the area to ensure there is no poo around before allowing your dog off-leash. Ensuring that you quickly collect your dog’s poo is the easiest way to prevent them from eating it but My website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com has some other great advice…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Thank you for this impressive post. This helps me a lot on how to control my dog “siebel” from destroying stuff. She’s a siberian husky so it’s really hard as I think it’s embedded in their nature.

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Hi Kim, it sounds like you have a lot going on with your dog at the moment and my educated guess is that there have been a few changes in his life of late that have caused him to become unsettled and anxious. Bringing a new puppy into the home is certainly one of those changes, but it really can be a multitude of things that may have changed in his environment that may be contributing factors to his behaviour. His behaviour is a symptom of an underlying issue and the key to calming things down is to provide him with the right information and responses to his behaviour. It’s not a difficult process a all but you do need to start by changing your behaviour a little, so that your dog can then change his. Many of the behaviours you describe are common and things we cover on my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com …maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Emily,
The key to toilet training any dog is to be consistent in setting up a good toilet routine and be proactive in taking your dog outside regularly. Initially I always like to take dogs outside more frequently than they actually need to go out, this way you avoid leaving things too late and having an accident inside. Take your dog outside and give a command word that is the signal for her to toilet, and then restrict your interaction with her to allow her to concentrate on the job at hand. If she toilets then remember to praise her so she knows she has done the right thing, but avoid telling her off if she gets it wrong! If she refuses to toilet then take her back inside after 10-15 minutes but keep a close eye on her and take her outside after a few minutes to try again. It may be a little work in the beginning but once she gets it you will be fine. Bear in mind that Urinary Tract Infections can cause a dog to have accidents indoors as well, so if you are concerned about frequent and uncontrolled peeing then a Vet checkup may be a god idea.
Dogs can also toilet indoors as a result of behavioural issues, such as Separation Anxiety or scent marking, my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com talks about these behaviours and offers solutions…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Connie,
Try having Bentli and your son’s dog on-leash initially when you bring them into the room together. If one of the dogs reacts then calmly remove that dog from the room until they are quiet and then try again. This will show them both how you expect them to behave when they are around each other. Only when they are both calm and relaxed would I allow them off-leash but keep an eye on them and if you see any behaviour you don’t like, then back on the leash they go. Make sure you remain calm and consistent as getting upset with dogs generally doesn’t help calm things down!
If these dogs live together and are regularly having run-ins with each other then my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com shows you very clearly how to achieve harmony…maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan

Hi Danny, there are many reasons why a dog will dig and the solution to solving the problem is to first work out what’s motivating the behaviour. Young puppies do love to dig, it’s fun and they are learning an important life skill, so if you don’t want your plants to become a victim of that then preventing unsupervised access to these areas is the most effective way to avoid an issue. Providing an appropriate place where puppies can dig and making a bit of a game of hiding their toys in there can help re-direct the behaviour. Older dogs who dig may be doing so as a result of anxiety or boredom. Whatever the age of your dog, or the cause of the behaviour, I do have other solutions to help on my website TheOnlineDogTrainer.com …maybe take a quick look…its a $1 trial for 3 days…all the best Doggy Dan