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Dear Dogcharmer, What are your thoughts about retractable leashes? I keep getting rope burns! Scalded Hand Dear Scalded Hand, I’ve been asked your question many times. First things first — a retractable leash is a one-hand device. Period. And rope burns may be the least of it. How about eye injuries and severed fingers? Picture […]
Dear Dogcharmer, Our dog Carlos absolutely hates to go anywhere in the car. He paces, whines, and barks continuously, whether it’s a five-minute or two-hour ride. It’s really put a constraint on our lives. Any help will be appreciated. Thank you, Janet Dear Janet, In the possible event that Carlos is feeling carsick, you may […]
Dear Dogcharmer, Mona is our 3-year-old Boston terrier, and jumps on people to try to kiss them, which often results in them getting slightly nipped. (She uses her teeth when she kisses.) She’s also ripped gloves off people’s hands by jumping up and grabbing. She’s drawn blood a few times, and we’re afraid this can […]
Dear Readers, and me, Having had Paula Jean, the easiest dog in the world to live with, for the past nine years, I feel I should not only remind myself of what to do when bringing a new, punk-age, 8-month-old dog into the home with an 11-year-old totally cooperative, placid poodle, but I should also […]
Dear Tom, We would like to ask you a couple of questions. Most importantly, my husband would like to know where the “off” or “pause” button is! We have a very sweet, affectionate, energetic, and intelligent Doberman named Moab. His favorite place to lay down is right in front of my recliner. The issue is […]