Dog Lovers Essentials

What toy breed dog would be good to get for a beginner dog owner who is afraid of dogs and their bark?

Yumi H asked:
I get scared when larger breed dogs growl or bark.
I got attacked by a corgi before and certain breeds make me nervous, but the breeds that I like are : Maltese, poodles, schnauzers, pugs and miniature mutts.
Also, due to a mild allergy, dogs with coarse hair like labs tend to make [...]

How to train my dog not to be aggressive with other dogs?

Adri asked:
I have a dog (8ball) he is a retriever mix and about 10 months old. I have been trying to walk him but every time we run into a dog he tries to attack.
I turn around and try to go the opposite way but he just pulls and growls. I really want to [...]

How do I stop my dog attacking other dogs?

hunni.bear asked:
Whenever I go for a walk with my dog, a Jack russell cross, he tries to attack other dogs. I got him from a cats and dogs home a couple of months ago. I like to let him off for a run around because he has a lot of energy. Most of the [...]

How often is the dog park good for dogs?

q&aG!RL asked:
My 6 month AB/Lab mix LOVES going to the dog park. We take her a couple times a week. But my husband wants to take her more often, I’m personally afraid she will pick up bad habits.
I have heard other dog owners say that their dog has become defensive or [...]

How do you train a dog to not be jealous of other dogs around her owner?

jinxwinx asked:
My golden retreiver will not allow other dogs to come near me (except my other golden) in the dog park and outside. I can not even go up to them anymore! I try time outs, but it is very hard to get her attention and the other dogs’ owners freak out [...]

What breed of dogs are comparable to Golden Retrievers and labs in personality?

truebluewolf asked:
I love Golden Retrievers but I would like to get into another breed. My mother in law has labs so I would like something different. I don’t care if it is a small dog or a big dog but I love the personality of Golden and I can not find [...]

Fighting dogs is a hot issue. Is it equally cruel to hunt animals for sport?

Bandit asked:
Dog fighting is becoming more of a hot button issue. Dogs are virtually innocent creatures that should serve as a companion. Oftentimes they are used as an assistant in the recreational killing of other animals. Fighting dogs and roosters is no longer an acceptable form of entertainment. Why do people accept the killing [...]