two issues: what will work for anxiety over clipping claws? what will work for anxiety and peeing out of box? using puppy pads smell is horrific too
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On the first issue, I would say yes. My mom's cat used to urinate and defecate in his crate whenever he was put in it to go to the vet (10 minute drive). They used the wipes and were able to drive him to my house (45 minute drive) and he arrived completely calm and relaxed...even when being introduced to my cats and dog. For litter box anxiety, maybe the diffuser would be a better idea?
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No one can tell you if this collar will fix your problem. When dealing with animals they are all individuals just like people. Finding out the reason why the dog puppy bites your husband is a better idea, then you can try to fix the problem. I bought the collar for my very stubborn alpha female german shorthair pup. She wants to be boss of everyone. I had her walking on a leash in 5 min. of putting the collar on her. I know that sounds amazing, I am not a professional dog trainer so this collar was a last chance purchase for my dog as well. She knows to behave when she is wearing it. However, with anything, you must work with the dog and the problem or the collar is useless. I have had a lot of dogs in my days and seen some weird behaviors, so my best advice is find out why the dog bites the husband. It sounds like a nervous reaction to me, but why is the dog nervous around your husband? Have you also tried giving soft chew toys when this occurs to show the pup the correct things to chew? Good luck with your pup. Buy the large size because you can take links out very easily and the pup will grow into the large size when it has reached full size.By the way you must watch the dvd that comes with the collar. That is the most important thing to do.
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We have a male cavalier. He uses it great, but, when he lifts his leg, he often hits his front leg. We put out washable rug runners and we stand up bricks around it so that he has to run across the rug first. I do my best to catch him after he pees and I wipe his front paw down with toilet paper then spray his front paw with Mr. Green Dog Deodorizer. Our cavalier is about 18 lbs. I use 2 pottys upstairs and 2 pottys downstairs. We rinse them out twice a week. After rinsing I quick count 10 seconds of water into each potty drum and add Campa-Chem (It works best). The blue won't stain and it really works against odor. I will probably get a belly band for my little boy and start taking him out at least 3 x's/day until we get our yard fenced in. Hope this helps
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Supposedly the pads have a scent that encourages the dog to go on it. That wasn't the case for my pup. We had to bring him to it and tell him to go there a few times before he would do it in his own.
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Yes, although it takes time at least for my Golden Retriever to get used to the motor sound and most dogs are nervous about their feet and nails. Patience and short sessions? BTW, I more often us this B&D; on my toe nails when my large nail cutter can't do it. One last thought, I bought an extra large dog nail cutter with extra leverage and just do a few nails at a time. It is much faster if you have the leverage to get through with one squeeze. Then use the B&D; to smooth the cut edges?
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I put puppy pee pads under the cage that extend about 6 inches past all edges of the cage. Hope that helps!
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I think these were designed for dogs in heat and the belly bands for markers. All 4 of my boys wear belly bands and 1 of my girls wear diapers because she marks as well. There is a hole for the butt so it wont hold the poo plus that would be a very messy clean up. Get a belly band for the marking and continue to work on housetraining hopefully he'll learn both are a no no and you wont need it.
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Well, it's tough but I was lucky that my older dog showed the puppy what to do and I reinforced it when the younger one goofed by taken her and sitting her on it right after her mistake and scolding her (no nose rubbing please). Also rewarding her w/treat when she went on pad so now she never makes a mistake and come right to me to let me know it's treat time! LOL yes, the vet says she needs to lose some weight but she's happy and so am I no more rug mishaps. Good luck!!
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I originally used the suggested litter... worked great BUT the urine smell became horrible. It would just sit on the bottom and build up... currently I use the clumping litter and the problem now is that the hole is not big enough to allow the pee clump to pass through...
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I cannot find any kind of a hook to clip a leash on mine. If that's important to you, you might want to try the Kurgo (I was pretty happy with that one - though the pockets aren't as roomy and it's all one piece). FWIW, my dog pulls a lot and I found a pinch collar works pretty well. Believe it or not, combined with a retractable leash, he's much more manageable. He has more freedom and responds better to the pinch collar. I know that's not the "proper" way to walk a dog, but I'm happy if I can walk him without getting sore arms!
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Probably would feel good and protect the toe. I've only used this product to protect my dog's paws from ice, snow. , and ice melting salt. It works great for that purpose. It's a great protectorant so it just might help your puppy. Heck, it's worth a try .
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There is an all natual spray called Bitter apple it work's great. I used it with a very large litter of Sheperd's that like furniture , plus it is great on hot spot's if your dog has ever had that. It does not have an odor and is pretty cheap to buy. Good luck Blessed little westie.
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I think it will help discourage the behavior but prob not prevent it from happening. You'll have to zap on the highest setting (immediately when behavior is displayed) with one hand and hold the leash with the other. I say the highest setting because pitts have a notoriously high pain threshold and he/she might not feel it otherwise. eCollars are the most humane way to educate a dog quickly.
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I recommend Midwest exercise pen ( it comes with 8 (2 foot ) panels that you can take apart and reattach with clips or zip ties ( pry with screw driver to get apart ) anyway I use them in the house to fence off areas I don't want the dogs to go when im not home and I use them outside too. they are great. the end of my bedroom has my dogs crate with the door open, water, potty patch and this pen around it ( 6 by 6foot area for when I need him corralled. enjoy.
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There is a Bach Flower Remedy called "rescue". They make one for pets specifically without alcohol. I have not tried it yet (moving mine next week), but it has no flavor or odor. You can also massage it into their ears if they won't ingest it. One of mine will eat those "Calm" treats (from VT) but the other won't. I also have three pheromone diffusers that I have not used yet. Armed and dangerous for the move !!! You can also buy pheromone spray. When I use that (Feliway) they get calm immediately.
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Our dogs are giant breed and relatively young (ages 4-7), so I'm not comfortable answering about old dogs. The noise is rather like a hissing sound (like an exaggerated form of the sound aerosol hairspray makes) and it releases a calming pheromone. It's not loud (not like an airhorn or anything like that) but for some reason the dogs find it an unpleasant sound and after a bit they stop. As to biting the groomer, I might suggest you talk with a dog trainer for ideas on that. We've had great luck with the Petsmart trainers in our area in helping solve some of our rescue dog issues. Good luck!! Our dogs are giant breed and relatively young (ages 4-7), so I'm not comfortable answering about old dogs. The noise is rather like a hissing sound (like an exaggerated form of the sound aerosol hairspray makes) and it releases a calming pheromone. It's not loud (not like an airhorn or anything like that) but for some reason the dogs find it an unpleasant sound and after a bit they stop. As to biting the groomer, I might suggest you talk with a dog trainer for ideas on that. We've had great luck with the Petsmart trainers in our area in helping solve some of our rescue dog issues. Good luck!!
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I think it could help - it really can't hurt! I've heard it works differently for individual dogs, but we had success with it. My dog went through a terrible fear/anxiety period when she was about a year old. We placed the comfort zone plug-in directly behind her crate and it was an amazing difference. I combined stress relieving tactics for the best results. "Composure chews", also available on Amazon, are a calming supplement that helped. It won't drug your dog, but helps keep the anxiety lower. Good luck with the move.