Live Chat with ASPCA's Trish McMillan

needing help with the command come
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Hi,Trish, it's nice to talk to you. I have a two year old springer spainel that we are trying to teach the command "come" she was doing really well at it until fall started and all those neat smell... Continue

Started by Shawn L. Timm. Last reply by Shawn L. Timm Oct. 19, 2007.

Constant licking
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One of our dogs is constantly licking things - everything. She licks the floors, the carpet, the cupboards, us.... you get the idea. I thought maybe OCD, but if so, how do I correct this and why is... Continue

Started by Deb. Last reply by Deb Oct. 19, 2007.

Bathroom Problems
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I just adopted a new dog about a month ago, who recently took to pooping in the house. He goes outside about 4 times a day, where I watch him go to the bathroom and praise him. Then he comes inside... Continue

Started by Sarah. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Kama's question
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Hi Trish, I'm posting this for a member, Kama since she couldn't make the discussion: I'm a college student and was curious what courses (and major) I would have to pursue in order to become an an... Continue

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Why is my dog mean/nasty to me.
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MY dog has a tendencey to grawl at me while i'm in my bed and he scares me because he doesn't grawl in a playful manor it's like hes' ready to bite me. he actually bit me one night while i was slee... Continue

Started by Victoria. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Separation Anxiety
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Hello Trish, My name is Mary and we adopted a 3-year-old Beagle in February of this year. He is a such a blessing and we love him so much. He does, however, suffer from separation anxiety. I have n... Continue

Started by Mary. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Why does my dog dislike walks?
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Dear Trish: We have 2, 7 year old German Shephards and live on a quiet, dead end street. One of them (Lucy) will only leave the house if EVERYONE is going and even then, she pulls on the leash to ... Continue

Started by Lisa. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

LIVE CHAT
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MY DOG CHEBA IS 10 YRS OLD, WHEN I AM HOME NO ONE CAN LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT HER BARKING AND CHASEING THEM OUT THE DOOR AGGRESSIVLY, WHEN I AM NOT HERE SHE DOESN'T ACT LIKE THAT AT ALL, DO YOU KNO... Continue

Started by PEGGY. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

How to stop jumping?
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I would like to know how I can stop or control my 2 year old Golden retriever from jumping on people as they come into the house.

Started by Eranjala. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Emily's Question
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Hi Trish, Here is another member question who couldn't make it and asked me to post for her. After being in this apartment for 3.5 months my dog, 2 y.o. springer spaniel, started having accidents... Continue

Started by Elyse Orecchio. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Children and dogs
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I live in an area full of families with young children. When I walk my dog, all the kids come up and want to pet him. Then Archie hair on the back of his neck stands up and he starts barking and lu... Continue

Started by Sarah. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

My dog was never exposed to someone running before,
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we dont see many joggers and thats the one person we forgot to socialize her with since we never saw one until this morning. A gentleman was jogging towards us and our dogs tail went in between her... Continue

Started by Susan Sadeghian. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

can you tell us about the temperament of doxis
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we were petsitting a doxi last weekend and the dog after its ppl left even though we met her before turned viscious. We had to get back up and it broke our more proffessional backup persons skin wi... Continue

Started by Susan Sadeghian. Last reply by Susan Sadeghian Oct. 19, 2007.

dog doesn't like 1 particular person, why?
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I have a 6 yr old pure mutt, Bella-Luna, I think her 2 top breeds are pit and lab. She loves everyone, she just turned 6 in August. but one time when I was having some friends over for my 17th b-da... Continue

Started by Sabrina. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Depression
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Hi Trish. I have four year old Pitbull(Stray). Two years ago his companion Duke died. For two weeks he would hardly eat or drink anything. Since then Stray has started showing signs of aggression t... Continue

Tagged: aggression, pitbull

Started by THOMAS E HUBBARD. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Nail Trimming Drama
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Hi Trish... Thank you so much for sharing with us. I have 3 adopted PIt Bulls. The oldest is a female - Leto...then comes the two males, Hector and Buddy. I can trim Leto's nails without problem... Continue

Started by Colette. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Desire to roam.
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I have a rescue dog, Tango, who is always trying to "escape." He loves his new home life, but I can't even let him be in the back yard unsupervised, or he digs out under the fence or finds a hole t... Continue

Tagged: tango

Started by Laura. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

Worried
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Hi Trish. We have had a West Highland White Terrier for some time now (MANY years) and she is very special to my family. About a year ago, we adopted a baby boy Cockapoo who is VERY hyper and activ... Continue

Started by Chloe_girl. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

puppy eating everything
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Our 6-month-old neutered Collie/Lab(?) mixed breed, Tucker, puts EVERYTHING in his mouth and eats it if possible. I have minimal experience dog training, but I'm at a loss for what specifically to ... Continue

Started by Kelly Stazyk. Last reply by Trish McMillan Oct. 19, 2007.

My Dog
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My dog whenever she eats has to dump her food on the floor and push it all around why does she do that

Started by Cassie. Last reply by Jennifer Macklin Oct. 20, 2007.