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DoggyDan believes that dogs are dominant so he is well out of date! Chewing when left is often a sign of separation anxiety and is common in dogs that feel they may be abandoned. There are very good techniques for dealing with this. You need a properly qualified behaviourist who will come to...

DoggDan believes that dogs are dominant so he is well out of date! I would seek the advice of a properly qualified modern behaviourist from either COAPE or the APBC.

If DoggyDan thinks dogs are trying to be pack leader then he is well out of date! This theory came from some studies on captive wolves and has been disproved so many times since. They have now done many studies on wild wolves who all live together in harmony and would rather not be the leader if...

Look out for Puppy Classes run by an APDT trainer. They have to keep up to date with all the modern methods of dog training. They will give one to one advice too. In the meantime try to find a calm older dog that you can spend time coaxing you little one to approach. Use something tasty like...

I would wait until your younger dog is much older and well trained before introducing another juvenile. I also would not get another bitch. The best chances of dogs settling well together is if they are different breeds and different sexes. This stops the rivalry that can crop up between them...

Agree that a rescue would be a good idea. Most rescue centres will take a dog back if it turns out to be a total disaster for your family. Take your time and visit lots. Walk past all the ones that need a lot of coat maintenance and the terriers and their crosses. Not sure how you feel about...

If you can find "Understanding the Rescue Dog" by Carol Price it is worth reading. Your dog may settle in with no trouble at all but lots of rescue dogs are confused at first and give their owners problems. Most people say that it takes six months to see the true character of a dog come out...

It is a difficult one! Your lab puppy needs to learn to have manners around other dogs and your chi needs to learn to trust the Labrador. Could you put a long line on your pup for him to drag around so that you can step on it and grab him when he gets too boisterous. You could try only having...

Sound like you may be getting there. This is still a very difficult age so well done for persevering with him. Remember to vary the motivation. I use things like the rind of our lamb chops, pork crackling from the Sunday roast etc. Has worked wonders for my new rescue! I give five pieces of the...

I agree with the Treat Fairy idea. Once pup is regularly going in you then add the word "in" to the action just before he gets the treat. No good just keep saying in until he is going in regularly of his own accord to get the treat. He does not speak English and will only learn the word when it...

I think they feel anxiety because they do not know what to expect in their new environment. If the new environment makes them feel safe and secure then I think this helps them to relax more quickly. Routine is important to dogs so once they understand it they will relax more easily. Kennel...

Did I detect that you thought that a dog could be litter trained? The answer would be no. Cats like to bury their toilets, dogs like theirs to be on display so will go all over the place. As to breed - I once heard the manager of Manchester Dogs Home say, on the radio, that he had homed a Great...

Crates are great training tools. Pads and paper are not a good idea. In the dog's mind you are facilitating him toileting indoors. He is just learning that toileting indoors is "OK" I, like the previous poster. am a great fan of reward based training when the dog gets it right. Take your...

I agree with the above. In the meantime I would let her be with you but do not make a big deal out of it.

Vet check first but my gut instinct is that she has hit adolescence! This is the age that the vast majority of dogs end up in rescue centres because of their awful behaviour! As well as all the fantastic physical exercise you are giving her I would give her more mental stuff to do. Kong toys...

The trouble is the methods he uses are all on the cutting room floor! I have seen an, largely uncut, film of him training a large dog that was jumping up and biting and clawing all the time. It shows him take the leash from the owner and walk along with the dog. The dog was calm and did not...

My new rescue dog was dong this. I started by going back to basics and taking him out to poo and giving him a, high value, reward for doing a poo in the garden. It has to be immediate, not when he comes in. This helped a lot. If a dog has been chastised for doing a poo, anywhere inappropriate...

Good advice above. Make sure your timing is good, The word "no" or "ouch" must come immediately the teeth touch the skin or clothing and the game/movement must stop too. This needs to be done consistently by everybody! There is no room for "oh he didn't mean it/or it was an accident! After a...

I agree that you need professional advice on this problem. COAPE or the APBC have the best qualified people. Your dog's behaviour could be caused by any manner of things and the first thing a behaviourist will want you to do is have a check up at the vet's to make sure the dog does not have any...

To speed up the advice above, which is all good, you could lure your dog beside you with a tasty treat or a tennis ball (treats are best if he will work for them). A few steps of loose lead walking gets a treat/ball. Once about ten steps can be achieved you can add the "heel" cue to your...