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I agree that Christmas is not the time to introduce a puppy. Responsible breeders will not home a puppy at Christmas. I would avoid Terriers as they are full of "character" and so can be quite a challenge to train etc. The toy breeds would be best for you I would think. If you go to the Kennel...

It sounds as if he wasn't handled much by his breeder. Some breeders get very blasé about their puppies as time goes. At first they are all over them but then they just leave them to play with each other and do not handle them enough. You have a tough time ahead of you but you are doing all the...

Is he barking the whole time you are out? It may be that he is just excited you are home? If barking works to, as he sees it, bring you home then he will continue to do it. All you can do is go back to basics and leave the room for a second and come back in to him before he barks. Then two...

It may be that she trusts females more than males. I have a new rescue and he definitely prefers my husband to me. He will actively avoid me at times. I wonder if your husband's disability has something to do with it too. I suffer from anxiety and so will be producing chemicals that my dog can...

You need to reward the right behaviour and ignore the wrong behaviour. Every time your puppy pees or poops outside he should get a reward Immediately, Do not wait for him to approach you. The treat must arrive as the pee/poop is done. Clean the soiled areas with a solution of 10% biological...

What sex are the two dogs? Bitches often find it difficult to share space with some other bitches. If this is the case it is a serious problem and you will need professional help. If they are male or a mix of two sexes then it is not quite so serious but should not be allowed to continue...

Not heard of teething causing congestion. Might be worth the vet checking things out?

If feeding raw is not for you, and it is much easier now that so many manufacturers are out there, then take a look at Gentle dog food. Several of my dogs, over the years, have produced a runny poo after exercise in the evening. I have taken this to mean that the bowel is nearly empty and the...

Bitch on bitch attacks can be very dangerous. It can be a territorial thing where one bitch tries to drive out the other bitch to claim the territory. I would suggest you seek professional help from a properly qualified behaviourist. The best ones belong to either COAPE or the APBC. Do it sooner...

FortiFlora is a good probiotic. I think you have to give it for at least 4 days. You could try Natural Yoghurt first if you have some? The All About Dog Food site is excellent for sorting out a good quality dog food. It is now thought that it is the "quality" of the protein used in the food...

Look for a trainer that belongs to the APDT. Their motto is "Kind, Fair and Effective". They use reward based methods. Much better. I am a big fan of crates and they do help with house training. Would she settle in the crate if it was in your bedroom? It would not have to be there permanently...

So sorry to hear this. It must have been an awful shock. As you, so rightly, say dogs do have a prey drive and it will kick in sometimes, particularly if there is more than one of them. I know someone who's miniature poodles killed her own cat. You will have to mark this down to experience I...

He could be picking up on your fragile emotional state if you have been poorly. I am having the same problem with my new rescue dog. He spent the first few months bonding with my retired husband and much prefers him to me. I have been poorly and I am sure it makes him anxious so he prefers to...

First I would check his health with a vet. You never know if he has a cystitis going on? Next I would do a bit of house training by rewarding his wees and poos in the garden. It never does any harm. Lots of dogs that come out of rescue suffer separation problems. They have no idea that the...

Because it just happened this once it is hard to guess what might be behind the behaviour. Does Nisha not like certain breeds of dog. Is she being jealous and protective of her new "friend". Did the other dog stare and make them feel uncomfortable? Until you see a pattern it will be hard to...

The best way to stop an unwanted behaviour is get the dog to do something else instead. The "something else" should then be rewarded so that it is more rewarding than the attention he gets for leg humping. You could try teaching him a "settle" command. This is where the dog learns to lie down...

Don't really understand what you mean by forcing out his poo. Is he doing lots of little bits? Is he straining to go? Is he behaving like this to prolong his walk? If you take him home immediately he has done his poo does he know that it will end his walk so he saves some up to delay going...

I agree that you have got it right and your brother is ruining it all. Your puppy may learn not to bite you if you persevere with the time out. Your timing has to be good for her to understand. Dogs must learn not to touch people with their teeth. It is a life saving lesson!

Do check out that he is not using out dated methods based on, now discredited, theory of dogs being dominate when they have a behaviour problem.

Is there a bitch in season nearby? He will overmark if you do not get rid of all traces of smell. Do this by using a 10% solution of biological detergent. Wash, rinse and dry the area and then go over it with a spirit like white vinegar or surgical spirit. Neutering might help if it has not...