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| answered a question | Why does my dog limp? You should take him/her to the vet for a proper diagnosis. Could be a range of things! |
| answered a question | How do I discipline a Frenchie, if she already feels guilty? Hi there and congratulations to your new family addition! First, I would say if you didn't see the crime, you shouldn't punish her. What if that ear plug turns up under your bed in a few days? Some suggestions; - Don't use her crate as a place to go to when punished. Make that her sanctuary and until you two have gotten into a rhythm of life together, place her in her happy place aka the crate while you are not home. - "No" is over used, watch how often you say it in a day or pay attention to how others use it with their pets. I like "leave it" and "drop it" for milder situations or when caught in the act and "No" for serious scenarios. - In the case that she has destroyed something she shouldn't have, replace it with the thing she CAN destroy/chew on; kong, toy, etc. - It's time to puppy proof the hell out of your place; the trash, the counter tops, basically as if you had a baby. If you wouldn't want a baby to put it in its mouth, time to rethink how to store it better. - Dogs with separation anxiety need to be stimulated while away and kept calm. Kongs are a good choice as long as it's large enough for them to not choke and mellow music playing. I hope this helps! Best of luck <3 |