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Help! I’m 2 months pregnant and since I conceived, my 2 dogs have been acting so strange, I really don’t know what to make of it. I was put on preventative leave so I stopped working and I’m home all day with my pups.. You would think they would be thrilled, but they have been all out of sorts. Romeo …

I have 2 Gordon Setters, a brother and sister from the same litter who are going to be 3 in a couple of weeks and at this point I have really one issue that I feel requires immediate attention. Both the dogs are fixed and have been since they were six months old. My male has a deplorable habit of treating small …

Hi Meira, I’m having a problem with my dog. He is 3 year old pit bull and is neutered, and he normally gets good exercise and good walks, but a couple months ago he had to have leg surgery, and he was put on ‘bed rest’ for over a month. He’s allowed to move around now, but we can’t let …

(cover photo: “Kissy Face”  is copyright (c) 2009 Beverly & Pack, and made available under a Creative Commons Attribution) I am extremely worried about my dog Lucky. He is two and a half years old. Since this female dog keeps coming to the backyard, he’s been acting odd…he doesn’t listen when I tell him to come inside he sort of looks then acts …

I have two pitbulls who love each other very much. However, randomly when people walk in to the house my little guy gets very anxious and my female takes his behavior as being aggressive and we have some major fights. The dogs need to be pulled apart otherwise they would literally kill each other. This Friday was the latest and I ended up having …

Just adopted a chinese crested powder puff, 2 yrs old from an emergency rescue. She was used for repeated breeding. She gave birth to 5 puppy 3 months ago. Each time I try to put the leash on she freezes, and when dragged doesn’t move. Also regresses and all behaviours. Subsequently cannot be taken for a walk. Your precious assistance will be greatly appreciated. …

  Hi Meira! I’m writing you today as I have a little problem. For the longest time, my adopted pooch would go nuts when left alone at home, barking and destroying my front door by scratching it (as I live in an apartment, this will be a problem when the landlord notices the damage ;). A canine behaviourist once told me …

Q: We have a Border Collie rescue, named Guinness, brought home from the local SPCA in August 2002 when she was 2 years old. We have been consistent in her training helping to overcome some typical border collie traits and issues possibly stemming from her early years.  But she is a terrible traveler.  At first, we used a seat belt harness for her but …

Q:  We just adopted a dog. He’s really good about everything  – very well trained and he’s 6 months old. We live in an apartment and we take him out for walks and lots of play time. But every time we start to go home he just stops outside of our building. He wont move.  The only way to get him inside …

Q:  I am writing to you with the hope that you know of or can direct me to a good canine nutritionist in the Montreal or Verdun area. I have the most precious and loveable chocolate-colored miniature poodle (Gucci). LOL and naturally, we just love him to death. Had him since last October. he is now about 10-11 months old. My problem is …