Dog Health Questions: Anyone know of affordable in home dog training in Tampa FL?

I have a Shih-Tzu about a year and a half old and she is NOT potty trained and she's back to chewing on walls and other random things. We have had a lot of roommate changes that probably stressed her out. She was doing well with everything until a few weeks ago. We also have 3 cats that live with us. The first we had before we got her, the second we got about a month ago (adopted from our neighbor who also had a shih-tzu) and the third is a VERY mean cat who belongs to my roommate. So any tips would be helpful and any numbers or websites for IN HOME DOG TRAINING would be greatly appreciated. And again, we're in TAMPA FLORIDA. Thank you very much!!

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Yes. Try this website.
http://www.fl-k9.com/In-Home-Training.ht…

They provide in home dog training in Tampa.
http://www.fl-k9.com/ is their home page.

As you will see on the left (see the dog bones?), there are dog training tips, training programs, their training philosophy, customer testimonials, and so forth.

If you contact them with your specific needs, they will be able to arrange an evaluation at no charge to hear your needs and quote you a price. 888-736-7763 or email HScott@FL-K9.com

I hope this will meet your needs and good luck with training your Shih-Tzu!

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• Listen crate the dog when nobody can watch her.If you take her out to pee every 1/2 hour until she gets the message it may work.When she is loose attach a leash to her and to someones belt buckle this will allow who is watching her to see signs she has to pee etc...like circleing,sniffing etc..some little dogs just can't be housebroken you may have to invest in weewee pads.As far as chewing dogs need things to chew.Heck my 15 year old dog still needs to chew.Get the dog a kongand otther chewies such as bully sticks(more digestable than raw hide).Go to pet store and ask they will get you appropriate chew things.Put some peanut butter in it.Kong even sells "stuff" to put in it.This would be also good for when dog is in crate.THe more exercise a dog has the better also.Walk the dog, you will bond more deeply with it.Sounds to me like you live in a place with Roomies as in college buds.Tell everyone they need to be on the same page in training this dog.
  
  As far as the cats...can't help you there they are what they are.Good luck.


• I've had a few dogs that have been through "rough times" to say the least. I believe you can do the best job at home, on your own pace, and also your dog will respect you more.
  
  One thing I found to be most helpful is a program called "Sit,Stay,Fetch". Had some dvd's, videos, and some other document material that may be of assistance to you as well. If you get a chance I recommend you go take a look at it and see if it is of any use to you. If you are interested, go to
  http://john9.sitstay.hop.clickbank.net/
  
  Worked for me (well for my dog that is).
  Best of wishes!