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| answered a question | How do you handle a dog constantly barking? If exercise and additional training don't help, try a citronella barking collar. It worked wonders for my mini schnauzer. Rather than shocking the dog when it barks, it sprays citronella, which has a calming effect on the dog. |
| answered a question | Does anyone have 3 dogs? We have three dogs-- a cavalier, mini schnauzer, and a Gordon setter. I don't see any problem with having three, but training is an absolute must. If my three were not well trained, they would be an absolute nightmare! |
| answered a question | how do I get my dog to stop barking every time the door bell rings? Positive reinforcement is a great method of your dog reacts well to it. My mini schnauzer barks at everything and positive reinforcement training did not work for him. I invested in a citronella bark collar that sprays them with citronella when they bark ( it does not shock them), and has a calming effect on them. It has worked very well with my mini schnauzer. |
| commented question | How does a dog sitter handle a stay with a dog who is shy and shakes when he gets nervous? When I have shy or nervous dogs, I make sure to give them extra attention without scaring them into a corner. I make sure to let them come to me first, but praise them with treats and attention when they approach. |
| commented answer | what can I give my dog to calm him down when flying for the first time? I also use Benadryl, my 19 pound cavalier gets half a tablet before we leave for the airport, and I usually give him the other half right around take-off ( about 2 hours later), because he gets very stressed when he doesn't have me in his sight line. |