Little Forgotten Friends

I have an 11 month old Maltese/shih tzu mix. He has no problem going up the stairs but is afraid to come down. He has fallen down them a couple of times when the doorbell rings and he just makes a run for it so that could be why he is cautious. They are wood stairs and maybe they are slippery for him. We live in a split level house and have a lot of stairs. I am home with him all day and he goes up a million times and then cries for me to come get him down. I don't want to gate him in one spot because he has favorite places to hang out all over the house. Will he ever learn or does anybody have any suggestions? I have tried to put treats on each step to coax him down but he is not interested.Appreciate any suggestions.

Laura Cook

Here we go again....

We'll besides the poop eating... My two girls Daisy and Snow have a knock down drag out fight DAILY... This morning, I got bitten up pretty bad trying to seperate the two....

If they are in the same room and you are EVEN cooking food, or if one teenie, tiny morsel drops on the ground, well folks, it's world war 3!  All out, drag out, teeth clenching fights... no blood on their part yet (only mine), but strained limbs...

I've tried water, I've tried distraction, I've screamed... it's come down to tearing them apart...(and being bitten)...  I've picked one up with the other still attached!

Any suggestions?  Help?  Is this a helpless situation?  I can't keep this up...

When they play, they have fun and look so cute, but when they fight (which is daily), that is sad... :-(

Deb

Hi all,

Clyde LOVES to dig in the dirt! Mommy does not love a muddy puppy! I have tried hot sauce where he digs and bitter apple. Needless to say, not working. Anyone have any suggestions for Digger the Dog? :D

Maria and all,

Miss Snow decided she likes to eat her poop as soon as it touches the ground (if it even makes it there)... this has been going on since I got her.   And, now Daisy decided (this week), she would like to join in on the treats, so needless to say... No kisses for these girls on their mouths...

Any suggestions anyone?   I tried Forbid in the food, but my vet said it probably wouldn't work since all it is is MSG.

HELP! :-(

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