how do i stop my dog barking when i go to work?

debbie asked: Tia is a rescue dog ive had for a week now,shes an angel and well behaved learning to walk with a lead on but when i have to go to work she barks and whines most of the time.Any suggestions what to try for the best

My puppy won’t walk on a lead?

Leonie B asked: I have a 12 week old puppy, who as soon as we put a lead on sits down and refuses to move.

I really want his walks to be fun and something he looks forward to, not something that becomes unpleasant and a trial for both of us.

Just to qualify – [...]

Pets an old rescue dog?

erskine asked: I got Robbie from the RSPCA last year. He soon settled into routines but there is one problem. Whenever I let him off the lead he runs home!!
I have used an extending lead and he is fine with that but as soon as I release him off he runs again.
Any suggestions?
Thank [...]

How to stop our puppy biting? We’ve read all the books?

crazydazy asked: We have a four month old alsation/ dalmation (?) cross puppy that we rescued off the streets at roughly 6weeks old. he was from a litter of 10 and first to venture out with his mum. He is very lively but he bites for attention, bites with aggression, bites when we say [...]

My dog keeps getting out of his harness. Can anyone recommend a good alternative?

couttsey21 asked: He’s a Japanese Chin and is generally a nervous dog around other people and things as he is a rescue dog who was abused by his original owner.

Whenever we take him for walks we normally use a harness but on occassions he’s managed to escape from the harness even when it [...]

my rescue dog who i have had only two weeks bit a child on the arm should he be put down?

Emma I asked: the dog is half blind because of cattaracts and had just been examined by my vet for the first time he was on a short lead and the two children were in the vets surgery running around him! is there no such thing as parental responsibilty? do you not expect to find [...]

Where can I get a rescue dog for the disabled?

Xai asked: My husband and I live in a lovely house in the countryside with our little boy, and have decided that it’s time now for us to get a dog. We want to get a rescue dog, for obvious reasons, and a few years back I met a lady who worked for a [...]

Best way to house train a 5 year old rescue dog?

Gillyahoo asked: Our rescue dog is so sweet and she is coming out of her shell day by day. She was an ex breeder though and so had no idea of normal dog things – like a walk, or food or sit, playing etc. Now walks great on a lead, plays, waves (!), understands food [...]