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Hello, this is not a health question. My dog is a 2 year old Wheaten Terrier. She is very obediant and freindly but the problem is that I walk her everyday, bathe her, feed her but she seems to love my mom more and the problem is that she only likes
Great question. Most dogs respond best to the family member who spends the most time doing things such as feeding, walking, bathing. It sounds like you are that person. I'm sure she loves you but your Mom may have a special bond of some kind that seems to attract you dog's attention. Continue to work on it and over time find the special things such as rubbing her ears, or massaging her back, that makes you the person she wants to be around most. Small treats can be a great motivator. She is still a young dog so plenty of time to develop that special bond between you and your dog. Best of luck. Thanks, Dr Steve Popish.
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And I love jade with all of my heart both her and Zeus are my children as well they are my family and mean the world to me and my kids
That is wonderful!! Our two dogs are our children along with our son. We call them our fur babies :-) It's great that you want the best for her, and reach out for help when you have concerns about her and Zeus. It's exactly what you should do when you have a pet, and shows how much you love them.
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It was a daily routine to let her play during night time. After playing she was relieved and wanted to take rest, and I let her to rest alone in her cage peacefully. Just this night, after playing she didn't want to let me go in my room. She's barkin
It would be nice to know what California was thinking wouldn't it? It's hard to say what that was about. Most likely she was trying to keep your attention or continue a game. Dogs commonly bark at humans to keep us focused on them. Barking obviously can also be used to alert humans to dangers, some dogs are even trained to detect something like low blood sugar or an oncoming seizure. Pay attention if you see the behavior again and see if you can figure out what the triggers are or what she seems to be wanting. If she does it enough, you will eventually be able to recognize the pattern. I hope this helps and please feel free to post any additional questions.
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I recently moved in with a roommate and her dog. I've quickly realized I'm not the "alpha" of the pack... It's either her or her dog.... Just wondering what I can do to restore my alpha position in my dogs eyes
Sorry . . . there's more to my answer! It printede too soon. Anyway, you do the feeding, walking, bathroom runs, etc. instead of her. The more you do, the more the dog will come to accept you. Good luck with this! If you need additional help, you can click on the prompt to initiate a consult.
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what are all the dog behaviors? How to teach my dog how to understand me better? What to do with a dog that might have seperate anxiety?
What a cute pup! In terms of separation anxiety, it will depend on how severe your dog suffers from this issue. Some cases may be managed with over the counter products such as an Adaptil collar or diffuser and calming supplement like Composure Chews for Dogs and behavior modification, but if severe I would recommend discussing medicaiton with your vet. You can read more about separation anxiety at https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4951949 I am not sure what you mean by "what are all the dog behaviors", if you are interested in understanding your dog I recommend the book "Decoding Your Dog" by Debra Horwitz.
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