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train and socialize.

i think marking is dog communication and it's not something
to worry about as long as they do it outside.

hand signals.

keep him leashed and start training and socializing again.

are you over feeding? what's the standard for feeding a Bichon that's your dog's size and age? I've always thought that too but they look a healthy size to me. I feed them 3/4 cups in the morning and afternoon but they usually just nibble. Maybe I'm just trying to fix something that doesn't need fix...

socialize and train around other dogs.

try socializing.

has anyone heard about the Natura recall?

train your dog not to pull. i like teaching my dogs to heel on either side with
or without a leash. you can train your dog to heel usuing a flat collar. the training
is in the practice, being repetitious and being consistent in your training.

since this is your first puppy i think you should find a trainer.

maybe you should let the Vet check it out even though you clipped
the nail with success.

teach your dog to heel (on and off leash) with distractions.

it doesn't sound like a good vacation for your dog? what's the reason for putting her through that? don't sponge off your parents for a free vacation. pay your way and theirs. I made a decision that I would not take Sirius with me to the beach this year. The beach isn't a particularly happy place fo...

don't leave your baby at your inlaws. let them visit you. your baby's safety comes first.

i like training my dogs not to bark. i use several commands to stop the barking,
"no barking", "quiet", i can make the quiet signal (place one finger over my lips.
shoosh sound optional). i don't leave my dog in the yard so rarely do i have to stop
him from barking.