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• Puppy goes potty outside but still problems

  My puppy is 12 weeks old. Very smart. I live in an apt and I do have a crate. He usually doesn't potty in the crate unless he pees for length of time in there when gone. He will go out in morning example and do his business. Then I will come back in and then if he wants he goes in house. Mostly will just poop and displays he knows he did wrong, but I don't always catch him. He like to just go on my couch and doesn't seem to get the difference between my bed or the floor or his bed. But mostly the couch and corner. He is hyper so it's hard to know exactly if he is telling me something or just being a pup and aggravating. Am I missing a step? Is it too late once he has already gone to scold and take outside? I have made a lot of progress but maybe I am expecting him to get it right now because he does go outside when I take him. I feel like he looks at me when he starts to pee, I will scold and take out immediately to finish but I don't know if it's his age or defiance already.

• Dog Excessively Barking When Out Walking

  I walk three dogs together almost every day, a Sharpei (my mum's) a black large mixed rescue dog from the pound (mine) and a pomeranian which a relative was going to hand in to the pound so I took her. When I walk them the two large dogs are fine, no lunging or crazy barking at other dogs through the fence but the pomeranian is a nightmare, bolting around my legs lunging and barking hysterically. The two others seem to ignore her behaviour and just carry on walking. Thank goodness. I am very busy, so I walk them all together. I don't really have time to take her on her own long walk every day. I have tried walking her on her own but the behaviour is still there lunging and growling etc. I would be grateful for suggestions. Her behaviour in the back yard is good, she is happy, doesn't fight with the other two and is friendly with the cat. (possibly because its a friend her own size)

• Barking

  I have tried everything with my now 6yr old Maltese/Min Pinch to try to control his barking, particularly when out on a walk. On walks he starts off barking and should he see someone or another dog it becomes almost uncontrollable. We have tried training, bark collars, natural calming treats and even resorted to trying prescription meds. Although things have helped at times, nothing seems to really resolve the problem. It makes walks not enjoyable for either of us.

• maltese/shih tzu mix ~ dental

  my little girl is four years old and up until about 6 months ago, i brushed her teeth at least 3-4 times a week. now, i only get to do it maybe once a week. well, the left side is really starting to look bad aroundf her gumline. i am a certified vet tech so i do know the benefits and such of performing dentals and taking care of their teeth. i just want to do anything other than a dental at this time bc it is not bad enough to put her under for a dental, but it is to the point of tarter build-up and needs to be broken off, i dont believe it can be brushed off at this point. but is there anytning else i can do for her to help those molars? besides a dental? also how can i get her to walk with a harness? she will not move for hours if it is left on. but i believe a harness would be more beneficial for her instead of chocking her out with a collar everytime she tries to attack a squirrel or other dog!