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“Behavior is our route to affinity with animals. Behavior is both the expression and the means to improve the welfare of animals in our lives.” - Dr. Jennifer Sobie

"I was drawn to the field of animal behavior because companion animals have brought me endless joy and fascination since early childhood. Studying the science of behavior analysis unravels much of the mystery of their behavior and helps us forge respectful, humane and mutually enjoyable human-animal relationships based on who they really are rather than who we think they are." - Carmen Buitrago, MSc, CPDT

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What Makes the (cat) Medicine, "Go Down "?
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I just dropped 800 buckaroos getting my huge (not fat) dometic shorthair cat's digestive system back on track. One of the near impossible feats that I must now perform is exactly how do I get 4 eye... Continue

Started by Ed Burke. Last reply by Lindsay Apr 29.

My unplayful Doberman, Juliet
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Juliet is 1 1/2 and she doesn't play at all with me. I have taken her to many classes and tried to get her to do right because at first, she didn't listen or want to do anything with anyone. She ha... Continue

Started by Tommi-Lynette. Last reply by Jo Apr 27.

My cat "hangs ten"
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She hangs her butt over the edge of the litter box. Her poop ends up outside the box and then she tries her darnedest to cover it with tile floor. What to do, what to do?

Started by Andisan. Last reply by Andisan Apr 25.

Puppy Pad Usage
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My pekingese was rescued from a puppy mill, after spending the first 2.5 years of her life in those conditions. She will use puppy pads inside the house, pretty regularly, and sometimes goes outsid... Continue

Tagged: puppy, pads

Started by andrea mogab. Last reply by Wanda P Apr 25.

Separation Anxiety
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Abbi, my rescue dog, has had issues w/ separation anxiety since I found her. She is 40lbs and a mix of pointer, springer spaniel, and other. She is 3yrs old. She has been on medication, which we ha... Continue

Tagged: anxiety, separation, excessive, barking

Started by CLRay. Last reply by CLRay Apr 26.

Noise Making
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I have a cat that makes constant, constant noises. If you call his name, he answers, if he jumps, he makes a sound, when he walks, he makes another sound, if you pet him, yet another one. Consant c... Continue

Started by Adele. Last reply by Adele Apr 29.

Cat spraying problem! HELP!!!
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I have several cats at home. Two of them, within the past few years, have started spraying everywhere...walls, kitchen, windows, clothes, etc. We first thought that it was because of how many cats ... Continue

Started by MJA. Last reply by April Downing Apr 25.

How to stop cat from play-biting?
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My year-old neutered male cat bites me HARD! I can tell that he is just playing, but it really hurts and I need to make him stop. (I have never encouraged him to play with my hands.) I've tried a l... Continue

Started by Barbara. Last reply by Jo Apr 26.

Potty training?
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My babies are 6 months old. They don't go potty anywhere in the house except the crate they were in as little ones. But I can't get them to stop going potty all night long like my last dog. He woul... Continue

Started by Nancy. Last reply by Kinsey Apr 25.

My cat bites our arms!
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My cat, Sweet Pea, is normally really sweet and loving. But sometimes he latches onto your arm and won't let go! When you try to put him out of a room, he might do it, or if he wants you to be stil... Continue

Started by Denise. Last reply by Kelly Apr 26.

how can i get my cat to stop this
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hello,my name is lori and i live in MINOT,NORTH DAKOTA.I'm having a problem with my cat,nightshade.I live in a high-rise arpartment building in downtown minot.my little girl likes to pee in my kict... Continue

Started by lori baumgartner. Last reply by lori baumgartner Apr 25.

career in animal behavior
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Hello All. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychobiology and have been trying for several years to find a career path in animal behavior, especially with pet behavior, or the animal/human relationsh... Continue

Started by Nicole. Last reply by Kiara McC Apr 28.

vicious behaviour from loving dog
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My dog is very loving until you try to clip her nails or clean her ears or pick her up when she is tired. Then she snaps, growls and bites without breaking the skin. What can I do to make her be no... Continue

Started by B. Last reply by Kristen Collins, CPDT Apr 25.

Peeing
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Hi, my name is Monica. I really need some help or advice. My 1yr old puppy has some trouble understanding where he is suppose to pee. We do have news papers for him to do his business when we can'... Continue

Started by Monica-G. Last reply by Monica-G Apr 26.

litter box issues
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My kitten (almost 3 months old) seems to be literally terrified of the litter box. She will go in front of it, behind it, next to it, but not in it. I scoop it out 3xs/day so it's not messy. Honest... Continue

Started by Kelly. Last reply by Susan Apr 29.

Older cat - strange behavior
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My 16 year old neutered male cat has two odd behaviors. The first is his obsession with having fresh water every time he drinks. Doesn't matter if you changed it 5 minutes ago, he runs to the dish ... Continue

Started by Katie. Last reply by Bettie Apr 25.

how can I get my one cat to stop attacking another?
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My husband and I brought our cats together about 6 mo. ago (he had 2 and I had 2)...and mine were in the house first, although his are a year older (3 years old)----they were fine for the first mon... Continue

Started by Sarah. Last reply by Carmen Buitrago, MSc, CPDT Apr 25.

My mixed breed rescue dog chews EVERYTHING!!
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I have a dog of unknown age, but not exactly a puppy, that chews everything, and I mean everything--eyeglasses, my cellphone, books, cardboard--you name it and he has chewed it. And it is not nibbl... Continue

Started by Joyce Jacobson. Last reply by Gigi Sommers DePascale Apr 25.

Psycho kitty
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I have a cat Lyle, that all of a sudden, is attacking one of my other cats, Murphy. One minute they will be laying together, licking each other and the next Lyle is chasing Murphy around the house ... Continue

Started by Rebecca Lyman. Last reply by Ed Burke Apr 25.

Mouthing/Biting Beagle
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My partner and I adopted a 4 month old Beagle---Maggie. She is now just over a year old and a great dog. The only problem we have with her is, when playing with my partner, she "mouths", or bites m... Continue

Started by Vicki. Last reply by Lindsay Apr 30.

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Lindsay Comment by Lindsay on April 29, 2008 at 5:59pm
i am new to this live chat thing, i HOPE i am doing it right.. but i have a question about my cat.

Fuffooey is a 1 year old cat who lives in a house with her sister, mother and our first cat, Tweek. She was born in this house and is Spayed and fully up to date on all shots. She was given a clean bill of health at our last vet appointment 2 weeks ago.

For the last 4-5 months she has been VERY talkative. She will literally walk around making odd sounds like MrrrrRRR, bbrrrrrr, Brrreow, I guess it seems weird to type it all out. but its NOT a basic MEOWING sound.

She does it MOSTLY at night when she is walking about, and usually when she is talking like that, she does it with a toy in her mouth, or when she is trying to attack a toy. And she ALWAYS brings us the toys in bed. I wake up with a pile of them by my head.

So why does she do this? Is it normal. She is not in any pain at all, so walking and pouncing does not hurt her.
Judy with Eva, Kalee & DeeDee Comment by Judy with Eva, Kalee & DeeDee on April 26, 2008 at 11:17pm
I need advice on my dog and her anxiety problem...she totally gets freaked out when a fly comes into the house and buzzes throughout the entire home. It is not all types of flies, just the really huge ones that I know as "horse flies". The big gigantic ones with furry bodies and green heads that sound like an electric razor. They absoblutely drive her insane. She shakes uncontrollably and is constistantly whipping her head around trying to see where it is flying. She tries to hide under open cabinets, behind the toilet (she is not a small dog either) under my feet, the closets or any tucked away place where the fly will not buzz past her....what can I do to calm her other than try and keep the flying bandits from coming inside.
Daisha Comment by Daisha on April 26, 2008 at 6:35pm
I have a great Dane shar pei mix. He's bout a year old now BUT SO full of energy. I am unable to take him for walks so he is VERY uncontrolable. He has a choker and he doesn't get much slack on the leash. He pulls me everywhere. I have tired anti-pull harnesses and muzzles still isn't helping. He has good manners jus on the leash he is so horrible. I really would like to get him out n walk him but its so hard and embrassing taking him. What should I do?
Cindy Comment by Cindy on April 26, 2008 at 2:46pm
Our puppy who is just 25 weeks today and no longer has her baby teeth so we can't blame it on teething, is still quite bitey with us. Some of it is just mouthing, which I don't mind, but she is still doing the "play biting" which can hurt. She is now 44 lbs. and since we got her from a rescue group aren't sure what breeds, best guess is lab/shepherd/hound/retriever. If someone comes into our yard while she is outside, she will bark, her hair raises and will either go under the deck & contine barking from there or run to the door to go back in the house.
carole peterson Comment by carole peterson on April 26, 2008 at 12:09pm
My 6 year old rescue lab is terrified of thunder. She will hide and shake until long after the storm has passed. as we enter another season of thunderstorms in the east, how can I help her?
Carolyn Comment by Carolyn on April 26, 2008 at 11:58am
My Lab caught and ate a rabbit yesterday. I tried to pull it out of her mouth and only part of it came out. I think she ate the head and half the body. It was so disgusting. Will she get sick? Should I call the vet?
amber Comment by amber on April 26, 2008 at 11:50am
my dog likes to eat the molding in the house. hes working on the French doors now. I've tried the bitter apple stuff lemon u name i've tried it. he likes the taste!! what do i do???
monique Comment by monique on April 25, 2008 at 7:20pm
how do i get my dog use to his leash
he hates putting it on
and when i do he won't walk he'll be crazy and act as if he is possessed
i tug on it and it doesn't help
i don't want to choke him though
AmyC Comment by AmyC on April 25, 2008 at 4:28pm
I replaced 3 throw rugs in mt bathroom a month ago and my cat pees on the new rugs. I've tried Feliway spray, etc, and I can't get her to stop. Her litterbox is in the bathroom and she pees and poops in the box, but clearly, she hates the new rugs. I've had to resort to underpads on the rugs to catch the pee, but it's becomming impractical. Any advice?
 

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