I've never let either of our dogs chew on things that are human used. Old socks, old rags, old shoes, etc. Because I want there to be a clear distinction between what is ours, and what is theirs. Old shoes are pretty similar to any other shoe that's ...

This most likely is dominance related agression. Or possibly your cattle dog just may not like other dogs, since she didn't come into your life as a puppy. Either way, the cattle dog is trying to exert her dominance authority over your lab (which is ...

oh yeah, regarding teething, I've heard that you have to have a variety of things for a puppy to chew on, like say 10 different things. If your dog starts chewing on something inappropritte, swap it out for the puppy toy instead, so it learns what it...

Get a crate! Crate training can *really* help with potty training and preventing the dog from shredding your house when you aren't home. Not only that it can give your dog a secure place where it can feel comfortable and retreat to when the world is...

Have you been in contact with the breeder and asked if any other dogs they've had or bred have had the same problem? If you got him from someone who awas a good breeder, they'll welcome questions you have. I'd look up more information about it on th...

The jumping I can definitely offer suggestions on. What the problem is is that the dogs have learned that they get attention and rewards when people come over. Yes they may get yelled at, but even that's attention in and of itself. When a dog jumps ...

I think you'd do fine getting any of those breeds you have listed. Most cats learn to tolerate puppies eventually, though there might be a few 'object lessons' involved for your new dog if he harrasses the cat too much. Most cats do the 'hiss' then...

Our mixed breed dog Bowen gets ear infections. Actually pretty much any floppy eared dog is going to be prone to getting them, that's one of the reasons ear cropping became popular, it helps prevent ear infections because there's always open air circ...

That is definitely a dominance issue then, and you need to start doing the things we suggested already immediately. Get the crate, and start putting some discipline in that puppy's life before she takes over yours. If she seems to be getting out of c...

well said, to the previous poster. Actually after I read what I had posted, I realized I should have suggested getting in touch with the breeder as well, but was so tired I just went to bed heh. I have heard of problems with dominance in spaniels, b...