1. DJ - 10:16AM on 07/20/07

I dont understand # 7. Where should the Dog wait .. In the car???.. Please help

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2. animallover - 10:20AM on 07/20/07

Could you give suggestions as to keeping a puppy quiet on his first plane trip? I'm trying to acclimate him to his new Sherpa bag... but it's a crowded space to stay for 3-4 hrs at a time. I'm afraid he will scratch and whimper to get out and the other passengers will be disturbed.

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3. Kris Hejna - 12:43PM on 07/20/07

to DJ: When you are by yourself with your dog it is harder. With my husband, one of us takes the dog for a walk at the destination, to explore the acceptable potty spots, and the other "claims the room" by toting the stuff up and putting it away around the room. Then the dog comes in and sees (smells) that the room belongs to our pack. Traveling alone is different. My puppy travels in a crate. When the puppy and I arrive somewhere, we take a potty tour, and then she goes back in the crate. She feels safe there, and rushes to get back in. I go about my unpacking business with the crate someplace cool and safe. It might be the car, it might be outside a lobby with the doorman keeping an eye on it. I might drag the crate along with me on the potty tour and pick a nice tree to use as a puppy parking place. If the hotel room space hasn't been claimed by me, she will see it as available, which means to her that she should claim it with pee, and we don't want that. The puppy and I go to shows, so we see lots of different kinds of places.

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4. soberlachee - 1:42PM on 07/20/07

Cliaming your space!!!!! Your best friend is not as DUMB as you might think. They know that they are not at there usual sleeping spot. They are going to do what comes natural and sniff EVERYTHING. Take them out for awhile to mark the outside surroundings so they don't do it inside. Bring them there favorite bed/blanket or whatever and as long as you are there with them, all will be just fine.

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5. Caellagh - 3:27PM on 07/20/07

I find it NOT Fair for theese animals to get abused like that.

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6. lmcfall53 - 3:27PM on 07/20/07

I am going to be moving. My guy, a 23 month old resue GSD, take a long time to accept a change. It is him and I only and I work from home so we are 24/7. Change makes him panic (that is the best word I can think of). I will have about a two week transition from where I am to where we are going. I thought I would take him to the new place each day and let him get accustom to it and bring over little bits at a time so the new place has our smells. I don't know what eles to do to ease this for him. He is a good natured dog and is very loving for a GSD anyone have any suggestions?

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7. CJ Anderson - 3:57PM on 07/20/07

Imc that is the right idea if you can do it ahead of time! I love the idea of claimin the space with sent if at all possible. My dogs are very comfortable in the car because they know I am connect to it so sometimes and some places I can do that action of getting my scent around! When it is hot like it is now, we cant leave the dog in the car (Phoenix etc) even at night (it's not getting below 90 degrees!) Temp. has to be 80 degrees to leave the dog in the car here. SO~~~ Really, really, really, one of the best tips that Cesar gave that helped me across the board for moving, travel... is that when I get to the new location, to IMMEDIATELY walk the dog around the neighborhood in - not a stroll but what he has called a migration walk, where the dog releases energy (you can amp this with a back pack with water bottles of 10-15% of the weight). I also find it helps ME settle down with all the garbage that comes from transitions as well and the dog takes their cure from me. (DJ I hope this clarification helps) Animalover, even if you exercise a puppy in 15 min (lol almost) they are ready to go again! Check with your vet for some calming medication, there also are some natural remedies you can use too (some need a build up time so be sure you find out!) The is an incredible email list on Yahoo Groups that deals with natural solutions so if you join you can search their archive for solution specifics (This list is very high volume and I am no mail there, I just use the research for the archives option when I need answers). I also carry something called "Rescue Remedy" (can ready about it on the web) to help both me and the dogs if a stressful situation occurs in the moment!

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8. lmcfall53 - 7:55PM on 07/20/07

CJ.........thx I would never had thought of what I call a power walk with him after the move .......... so that is on our list.........thx again.

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9. Pet-lover - 4:57AM on 07/21/07

Last night during a Fireworks display outside my bedroom window, my 43 lb Terri-Poo mix dog jumped to the head of my bed on my pillow where she is not allowed. I knew she was frighted so I was gentle and patient in trying to coax her off the pillow to the foot of my bed or in her bed or in a closet where she sometimes goes when she is frightened of storms. Nothing worked, commands failed, she ignored treats,etc. When I approached her she growled very loudly and bared her teeth and took what looked like an attach stance. I've had her growl before when I take something from her she shouldn't have. A few times she growled quietly but obeyed when I gave the off bed command. But I was really concerned with this behaviour. I ended up using the bed cover for protection to move her from the bed and out of the room and yelled at her (not good I know). She was really snarling as if the bed was hers. I know some of this was due to fear but it was not pleasant.

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10. amorissima - 8:59AM on 07/21/07

All of this info is great! Pet-lover, I sympathize with you! I have the same problem with my dog. He's a rescue so I have no idea what baggage he came with. He does the same thing your Terri-Poo mix does but he does it every time I tell him to do something he doesn't want to. At first I found this very un-nerving (sometimes still do) but with a bit of a showdown, he eventually does what he's told. He's a 14 year old poodle. Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Any advice would be appreciated.

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11. snobuny1119 - 9:32AM on 07/21/07

I love my dog.. she listens great! We just got her 3 months ago and she is 3yrs old. at first she didn't want to listen and kept running away. But with lots of love and discipline she has come a long way. We don't even tie her up anymore when we are outside, she just hangs out with us!! Good luck to you all!

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12. Harriet M - 10:34AM on 07/21/07

I love my dog. She travels very well in our truck. She takes her potty break when we do. rosegarden459

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13. TennesseeMama - 9:24PM on 07/21/07

I bought one of those "travel beds" for my Golden. It was $40 at PetSmart, but well worth it. I had my dog sleeping on it two weeks before we left for the beach, so her scent was on it and she was used to sleeping on it too. That was key! When we got to our condo we rented I didn't have to worry about her trying to pick out a spot to sleep. I also put her bed on the floor next to the side of the bed my husband sleeps on b/c that is where she sleeps at home! Since she is a Golden (not a small dog), she had the entire back of our Subaru Outback to herself. Once again, that travel bed was what she sat/laid on for our 7 hr trip. We also stopped three times at rest areas so she could walk around, go to the bathroom, and drink some water. It's key to make sure your dog stays well hydrated on long trips b/c most dogs get a little anxious when travelling so they are going to pant a lot more than usual, which means they're losing water (sweating it off)! Yes, it does mean you'll have to stop more, but it is well worth it to have a happy healthy dog on vaca than not.

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14. TennesseeMama - 9:40PM on 07/21/07

Oh, also remember to NOT change meal times and try to incorporate the same or as much as possible play time with your dog that you do at home. I also bring my dog's fave treats and reward her with them when she uses the correct area we designated for the bathroom. She usually had a problem with that until we incorporated the treats. My dog is house broken, but new places don't guarantee your dog won't try to make it his/hers by peeing, or are just confused about where to go to the bathroom and have an accident. I always designate the bathroom spot FIRST b/c that is what my dog usually has to do first thing, that way there is no confusion off the bat. I then bring her in to where we are staying, unpack, then I get all her things out (food, toys, bed, etc). I then walk her around and let her sniff; I especially make sure she knows where her food is going to be and her toys. Then, it is back outside to her potty spot. Since she has already gone there, the smell helps her remember that is where she is going to go while we are here. Then it is back inside again, I show her her food and toys again! I know this seems like a lot, but by taking her away then back familiarizes her with where everything is and how to get to where it's all at. Then we just chill out or play!

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15. reddyred13 - 6:52AM on 07/24/07

In mid August I will be moving from South Texas to Northern Wisconsin (my mother needs my help). I have two 11 year old dogs 6 and 18 lbs, one 2 yrs old cat and one 16 yrs old mini macaw. We will be driving a small pick-up. My husband wants the dogs crated in the back. I am concerned about the heat, cold, wind, rain and so many other things that can happen while driving. Do anyone have any suggestions for me? If it was up to me everything would be in the cab with us, but my husband will only allow the bird and perhaps the cat.

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16. dog_trainer_4_life - 3:50PM on 07/27/07

do you have tips on training dogs in dog agility? PLEASE write back! thanks

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17. Johnny A - 5:41PM on 07/27/07

If by chance you have to make a trip via automobile all of the suggestion so far were acceptable butyou for about drinking water kept cool not cold. That would give every reason for the suggestion of stopping every four (4) hours.

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18. Johnny A - 5:41PM on 07/27/07

If by chance you have to make a trip via automobile all of the suggestion so far were acceptable butyou for about drinking water kept cool not cold. That would give every reason for the suggestion of stopping every four (4) hours.

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19. muneca - 3:09AM on 07/28/07

does anyone have any info on travelling with your dog approx 12 lbs in a plane without putting them underneath as cargo???? what airlines, pricing, etc????

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20. sandy03travis - 6:51PM on 08/02/07

We have 2 year old dachsund that is very submissive and nervous. She pees alot in the house out of defiantcy and pees when we go to pet her sometimes. She started peeing in her cage when I leave. She is afraid of neighbors and children. Our house is loud and fast paced. My kids are 7 and 5. They have alot of friends over and she gets nervous if she doesn't know them. I have 2 older dach. that do not do this. I don't know what to do. She is ruining our house but she is our baby . I on't want her to be confined to her cage all day. help, help, I am at my wits end!!!

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21. challiewallie - 8:41AM on 08/13/07

muneca- many airlines permit small dogs as carry-on luggage. Check ahead, as they only allow 2 pets on board in the cabin per flight, and it is usually around $80 for their 'ticket'. I have done this here in the US as well as Mexico, and it is not a big deal if you plan ahead.

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22. gpmathews2003 - 2:33PM on 11/05/07

where can i purschase a backpack for my dog. he spins circles

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23. Lindsey - 3:40PM on 11/13/07

I am thinking of bringing my 14 yr old westie and 2 yr old bichon to florida from illinois. Any tips? neither of them have traveled in a plane or been to a rental house. I am especially worried about my westie since he is so old. i don't want him to have a panic attak or something. But they will be togther in one cage so they will be more comfortable.

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24. Dawn Q - 1:12PM on 03/15/08

Help needed. My Yorkie is a year old. If she has something she should not have, but she thinks different. She will go at you growls and shows teeth when you try to take what she has. I want to break her of this. She is a very sweet and loving dog. But this worries me.Please respond.

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25. DonL - 12:19PM on 03/29/08

Our 13 year old Maltese gets so excited or aprehensive (we're not sure which) when she goes for a ride in our car. She pants and squeaks so loudly that it becomes a safety issue. We tried retricting her in a pet seat and it doesn't seem to help. We've tried taking her for a walk before the ride, and that doesn't help either. Does anyone have any ideas on how to calm her down?

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