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Asked by Crystal

We have an almost three-month old female German Shepherd. We've been crate training for weeks, but it's not working - not like we had hoped.

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Answered by Yolanda Freeman CPDT-KA, CTDI, Dog TrainerPRO+ in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Congrats on the cute puppy. Crate training can be a very effective to for housetraining your puppy and preventing destructive behaviors as your puppy grows. But keep i...

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Asked by Dan

I have heard and read several topics and theories but what I am curious about is, are there any truly hypo allergenic dogs?

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Answered by Dr Dave Brooks, BVetMed BSc MRCVS

Hi Dan, Great question. While no dog is 100% hypoallergenic, there are a number of breeds that are better suited to people who suffer allergies to pets. Some exampl...

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Asked by Britt

What are some good tips to potty train my kitten?

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Answered by Dan

I had some luck in the past if the "deed" was done outside the litter box scooping it and putting it into the box. Not for too long just try to allow the kitten to ass...

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Asked by Britt

What is a good way to introduce a new pet to kids?

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Answered by Dr Audrey Harvey BVSc (Hons), Veterinarian

That’s a great question Britt. Here are some general suggestions that will help. Any interaction between a pet and a child should be supervised by an adult. Make all i...

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