Wow! I didnt realize that my actions were contributing to to why my new dog thinks he has to be where ever I am. I really thought it was an obedience thing and I was really thrilled. Now I can see it as an anxiety behavior that I have been rewarding with good dog pets when he is right there when I sit down...wherever.

It is one more example where even though I am doing well, with entering and leaving the space and not creating excited behavior during feeding, still here is another area where MY inconsistent behavior contributes to problems in his behavior that are small but could become big with time!

Cindy says:

I'm confused. Our dog follows me from room-to-room…land follows me to the next room. She always lies down and is calm and waits. I wouldn't think this was anxiety, because she's obviously "calm, submissive"… but does the fact that she needs to constantly follow me indicate insecurities!???

This is my question. My Jack Russel is as wellbehaved as I ask of him. I am movement challanged and probly not the best match for a J.R., but I was the one there when he needed a refuge after "Katerna", and now have we have bonded. He spends his time on a pillow by my chair and in my chair with me . He also follows the same behavior Cindy decribes, and I have the same question.

We have had our miniature snauzer, Lexi, for almost a year now. We are both away from the house all day and unfortunatly Lexi has to stay at home by herself. When we leave we can hear her high pitched yelps and whining all the way down the driveway and when we get back she has completely destroyed anything in her sight, even the walls. I think she might have seperation anxiety and I'm really worried about her and also afraid to leave her at home. What should we do?

Hello Thank you for having a show with a man who enjoy helpping other with dog problem. I like Cesar Millan who knows what he's doing with dogs and teaching ppl about there dogs i love the show.Now about my question My dog Bubbles keeps peeing on the carpet when i leave her to go to work and if its not that.She well do it even if i take off to go any where with out her i would like some input on how to stop this because i do live in a apt and dont want to lose my deposit for her doing this can you help me plzzz Janet in Ohio

My Tibetan Spaniel, Mikey goes to the bathroom when I leave my RV (my home, I travel) Even if I take him out just before leaving. Is this anxiety or simply a behavioral issue? I have tried every suggestion. I am so fustrated. Also I can not walk my dog very far due to Arthritis. Any sugestions on how to work around this. jane ( On the Road Again)

Hola,
Our family just wanted to say that we enjoy each and every show. It is so incredible how you work with these animals and change their lives, along with their owners.
We like to believe that our baby, Dolce is well behaved, in the home but CANNOT BE WALKED. Dolce, a female, 1 1/2 year, 14 pound, miniture Schnauzer who takes us for a walk. Panting, running, barking and attacking other in her path is the reason why her walks are limited. With each show, my husaband and I have learned so much and have implement new techniques but can't seem to get Dolce to follow our comands while walking her. I understand that you get mass amounts of emails and are extremly busy but a response would be greatly appriciated.
Your Friends, Erika, Juan and Dolce

Hello,
I have a 4 month year old golden doodle... Herbie. He is a great dog, and we have done a good job thus far in training him basic obedience tricks. He sits, stays, lies down, come, give a paw, can loose leash walk for the most part. However, my dream is to eventually run with him. Whenever I have tried to run with him, he immediately starts to nip at my ankles, and jump up, almost like he wants me to stop. When I revert back to a walk, he eventually calms down, and starts to loose leash walk again. Is there any hope for Herbie and I to share on of my favorite activities together?

Help! I have a 14 mth old shitzu x pom. Since I've had him I have not travelled. I have plans to travel to Sydney in July for 3 nights. "Jet" will stay with my cousin (who has the mother). My problem is that when I have taken Jet to my cousin's house he sits at their back door scratching wanting to come inside to be with me. (At home he spends the majority of his time inside). Is there anything I can do to prepare him so he's not distressed and I can enjoy my weekend away?

One of our dogs is a 7mo old Yorkie. Nearly 2mo ago she began barking at people and other animals. I don't think our routine changed much at that time. A week ago, we introduced a new dog into the family, A 2y old german shepherd. They play fine together,but it seems that since we introduced the two, the Yorkie barks at others more than ever. Im sure she's just showing off, but how can I get this to stop? It hurts my ears and riles up the other pets in the neighborhood.

I rescued a 5 year old golden in October. She is a lovely girl. She like to be on the same floor of the house as me. She can be happy in any room as long as she knows where I am.
All of a sudden she has to be a foot away from me. It is almost like she is frightened. Why all of a sudden has she become spooked.?

My parents have a big problem. They inherited a 2 year old female pure lab. They already own two other dogs one female 11yrs, and male 12yrs old. The lab constantly jumps up on my mom and attacks the other two dogs. Both the older dogs that been diagnosed with a joint cancer. When my mom or anyone turns there back one of the dogs were thinking the female 11 yrs old pee's on the carpet and floor. Were not totaly sure she is the one to do this. All the dogs also bark at everything and don't listen when you tell them no or quiet. The lab also thinks she can jump up on both the couchs she ripped up. Please help my parents I really think they could use your help. Amber Dobberstein of Minnesota

Hi i have a german shephers and the problem is that when my husband returns home my dog goes really mad by jumping up him as in excitement but he does'nt do it to me, when i walk indoors i just ignore him and when he lays down i give him a fuss, I am the one who feeds my dog and walk him i did'nt know if that had anything to do with it, if you caould help please do thanks caroline