So, scooting or dragging the butt, what they're trying to tell you is there's a problem back there. Most likely, it's their anal glands....
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Spaying or neutering can help with some dogs....
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It can be tempting to want to punish your dog when they misbehave, but really, it means that your dog is not trained appropriately....
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Most likely your dog has an issue with their anal glands. There can be other causes....
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Anything that's not working for you in a lot of ways. So you and your dog have a relationship. You live in the same house....
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No, you don’t need to punish them. What you want to do is to avoid the bad behavior....
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Some of that comes down to health. Dogs that have skin issues or allergies may need to be bathed more frequently....
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That's a great question. This is an important topic to focus on in a young puppy....
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So by a sanitary haircut, what that means is we're shaving a little path for the pee and poop to come out. So, cleaning up the rear end....
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It really depends on behavior. We use it for both situations....
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It depends on what we're considering the issue to be....
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Straightaway....
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Most people think that socialization is - hey, let's have my new puppy meet as many dogs and people as possible as soon as possible....
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Patience. Doing a little at a time. My dog, Mowgli, is a very nervous patient. He never really leaves our side....
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That depends on what's causing your dog's itching....
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When you should bring your dog in for grooming depends on the breed....
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Having another dog helps. I have two dogs so, if I got a puppy, they would get to socialize together....
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Your veterinarian's going to be the best help with that....
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Old dog, new tricks. It's probably much harder....
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So Mr. Mowgli with his shiny coat goes once a month. We actually use two different groomers in town....