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Unfortunately there isn't a quick and easy solution to your dog's weird obsession. You can try spraying a product called Bitter Apple or No Chew (look at the pet store) to deter him from chewing there. Also make sure he has plenty of other (and safer!) things to chew on. If those don't work, you may consider crate training or training him to wear a basket muzzle to prevent him from getting in trouble when you are gone.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
It sounds like Fluffy is reactive and uncomfortable around people he doesn't know - this is a very common problem. I would recommend asking visitors to call ahead before arriving, so that you can put Fluffy in a separate room or a crate before they arrive. Once they are in and settled, you can bring Fluffy out on a leash and practice rewarding him with tasty treats for being calm. The front door needs to be better managed so that Fluffy cannot run out after people who are walking outside. If household members are not able to remember to close the door reliably, get a baby gate or other barrier to use as a back-up so that there's no way he can run out. Separately, to work on this problem, you can practice standing just inside the door with Fluffy on a leash, and feeding him treats every time someone walks by. Over time, he will learn to look at you for his treat when he sees a person, rather than wanting to chase them and bark. It can be difficult to do this on your own, do I would r
Updated on August 12th, 2025
The only way to effectively address this problem is to keep Bryanna on a leash whenever you are in doorways until she learns to act appropriately. She must be rewarded and praised for waiting at doorways, and then rewarded and praised more when entering / exiting at the appropriate times. At first, I would make sure she stops at every door for at least a few seconds so she understands precisely it is that she is being rewarded for. Once she begins to understand this, you can start experimenting with the leash off. You should start thinking of a word you want to use that indicates to Bryanna that it is OK for her to proceed. It should be a different command than a the simple "come" or "lets go" that you likely already use for many other situations in life. Hope this helps. This will definitely take some time but it will be worth it in the end.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
I would recommend getting a different cage or one that requires two fingers to engage a spring. Dogs are unable to open the cages that have the springs in my experience. These are similar to cat carriers that have the spring loaded mechanism on the door. I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns and I would be more than happy to help you further.
Updated on August 12th, 2025
Thanks for using Boop by Petco! These types of behavior can usually be fixed but it usually requires in person type training by someone qualified. However, if most of it seems because of her anxiety, you could try something like using a thunder shirt which is a product that can help with anxiety which you may obtain online. There are of course medications that can also be tried for anxiety. If no improvement is noted after trying this, I would recommend that you have her evaluated by a qualified trainer or your veterinarian to consider medications possibly. Good luck and have a great day!
Updated on August 12th, 2025