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When is it best to spay a female dog? I understand if you spay at the wrong age they will be incontinent at an older age. I come across this a lot with female dog clients. I am just curious...what is the best time to spay?

I am helping a client with her Westie, Stanley. Stanley is an 11 month old Westie who is regressing in his training. Here are a list of the problems: 1. He went to the bathroom (pooped and peed) in the house a few times. He also refuses to go when taken outside. I suggested they keep him...

Any of you familiar with the Wendy Volhard method of training? If so, what do you feel about it? I may be going to a seminar in April. This method is pretty concise and works well but has many corrections. It is often used to train dogs up to Utility obedience level and show dogs.

I am a petsitter and have been into dogs for years. I also love cats and owned several of them over the years. I also have a cockatiel and two finches. I have always had a passion for animals. I started out my love for animals wanting to go to vet school. I opted to stay out of vet...

I am interested in professional dog training. Can anyone give me any suggestions on how to get started with my education? I understand there is no real certification, however, I am interested in training housepets mostly. I am also interested in venturing in advanced training and possibly...

I just want to give my opinion on training issues with certain dogs. Since many people have issues with dogs, I would try to find specialists for certain breeds. Chow German Shepherd Rottweiller Pit Bull Mastiff Some terriers: Ie. Weimeranger I am sure there are...

Do any of you have experience with holistic methods of heartworm treatment? Nonconventional heartworm treatments such as black hull walnut tincture, Vitamin C, etc.?

Hi, I am new here. I am a petsitter and I have a problem with a Mastiff (young dog about a year old), who likes to grab the leash and play tug of war and run around....this is sort of dangerous to say the least. Lately I just use an extractor leash to let him play a little and he romps...