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    Does my dog pee on my furniture because they're mad at me?
    Indigo Will
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    Indigo Will is a Canine Expert, Trainer, and Founder and Owner of K9-INDIGO® Holistic Dog Training LLC™, a dog training service in Los Angeles, California. Indigo specializes in understanding canine temperament and dispositions to allow canines to reach their full potential. He has studied various methods of training and philosophies to develop a unique, innovative, and result-driven method for canine behavior training.
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    No, that's called marking. It's 100% a problematic behavior if they're doing it inside of your home, and you'll need to do some housebreaking and training, but it doesn't mean they're upset with you. It's an instinctual behavior.
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    How do I bond with my puppy as soon as they come home?
    Indigo Will
    Professional Canine Expert
    Indigo Will is a Canine Expert, Trainer, and Founder and Owner of K9-INDIGO® Holistic Dog Training LLC™, a dog training service in Los Angeles, California. Indigo specializes in understanding canine temperament and dispositions to allow canines to reach their full potential. He has studied various methods of training and philosophies to develop a unique, innovative, and result-driven method for canine behavior training.
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    Leash training as soon as they come home is really important. Not only does it establish boundaries early on, but it helps the two of you learn how to interact with one another. So, you end up doing two productive things at once. You show them what's permissible, and you establish a relationship.
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    I want to be my dog's best friend, yet I am at school for most of the day. What can I do to strengthen our bond?
    Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN
    Licensed Veterinary Technician
    Ryan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
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    Take your dog for walks before you go to school and play with the dog when you get home. Be the sole provider of food and water for your dog in morning and night. Lastly, if your parents allow it, let your dog sleep in your bed - this will greatly strengthen your bond through both physical touch and quality time.
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    How do I make my dog to go to sleep?
    Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN
    Licensed Veterinary Technician
    Ryan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
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    You cannot make your dog go to sleep. You can, however, turn down the lights, turn off distractions like TV and music, and encourage the dog to lay on its bed or a similar soft surface.
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    Why does my dog run away from me even though I did not do anything to him?
    Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN
    Licensed Veterinary Technician
    Ryan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
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    Your dog doesn’t trust you and may be fearful. Give it time and work to gain your dog’s trust through treats and quality time. You can also enlist a dog behaviorist to help you if you feel truly lost.
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    I had two dogs, but one passed away recently. The other seems sad about the situation. What should I do to comfort him?
    Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN
    Licensed Veterinary Technician
    Ryan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
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    The best thing to do in this situation is to spend extra time with your dog doing activities it loves. If you dog likes to go for walks, continue to do so without the second dog. Try to minimize the time the dog has to spend alone. As your dog seems to cheer up as time goes by you can consider adding another dog or you can start to increase the time the dog is left alone.
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    How do you clean a soiled area?
    Ryan Corrigan, LVT, VTS-EVN
    Licensed Veterinary Technician
    Ryan Corrigan is a Licensed Veterinary Technician in California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology from Purdue University in 2010. She is also a Member of the Academy of Equine Veterinary Nursing Technicians since 2011.
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    There are many commercial products available for cleaning up messes. Look into what the best method is to clean the surface that has been soiled on.
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