This page is designed for new puppy owners and our puppy buyers; I’m going to try to keep the articles here on the short-and-sweet side.
Puppy care shorts: A few hundred words on common topics.
Crate training and housetraining
On the dog: fleas, skin issues, shampoos and other grooming products, grooming tools, etc.
On the floor: housebreaking, carpet cleaning, flooring, and anything around the house
On the table: diets
Choosing and using a grain-free diet (NOT SUITABLE FOR PUPPIES but great for adults)
On the case: solving problems having to do with behavior or health
Haltis, Gentle Leaders, Snoot Loops, and other “halters” for dogs
Bitch wars: defining normal behavior
Timing corrections: when no means yes
My dog bites the mailman: why dogs hate delivery people
How to find a trainer or behaviorist
Fixing the issues of an outside dog
Adults and puppies playing together
On the soapbox: buying a puppy
How much puppies cost (and also this post)
Buying a puppy: Breeder etiquette
Buying a puppy: Buyer etiquette (and part 2)
Returning a dog to its breeder
On the shutter release: photos and photo posts
Canine Body Language: the punishment bite
Hello,
I’ve truly enjoyed reading your blog. I am also very interested in animal behavior. I grew up in a “doggy” household- my mother breeds golden retrievers, and I did conformation, obedience, and juniors when I was young.
I thought I knew a lot about dogs, until I rescued a 3 year old doberman. Greta was a terror when I got her- she had severe separation anxiety and destroyed everything in her path when left alone. She learned to be happy in her crate, was housebroken, and was the ideal companion for the next five years.
To make a long story short, Greta always had a high level of anxiety. When I had a baby last January, she became even more insecure. She began guarding my son, and she’d only let me or my husband near him. I tried to work with a behaviorist, but was unable to handle the problem. We gave her to Doberman Rescue, where she was rehomed.
A year and a half later, I still miss my dog. We are thinking about getting a puppy from a breeder, but are unsure which breeds might be suited for us. We need a dog that is excellent around kids.
Do you have a list of recommended dog breeds for families with young kids? Could you refer me to some good books, websites, articles etc?
I apologize for the long-winded post…
Thank you in advance,
Allison
Comment by Allison Fisher — March 19, 2009 @ 9:49 pm |