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DEAR DR. SCHELLING,
I have a big handsome dog just like Max. This morning we were playing fetch like we always do and he was very tired when we finished. He was coughing and breathing very hard. I don’t know if I should be worried or if he just had an off day.
-Fred
Dear Fred,
I am glad to hear you are exercising your dog regularly. It can be very healthy for both him and you. If a dog suddenly has any kind of symptoms that are unusual you need to take him to your veterinarian. These particular symptoms could be caused by many things, one of which is heart disease. Your veterinarian can assess the situation to aid in keeping your handsome dog healthy and playing for a long time.
Click here to read about Canine Cardiovascular Disease.
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Dear Max,
I like to let my dog run off-leash at the dog park. But when I call him, he thinks I'm playing a game and runs the other way. I have to chase him like mad to him to get him back. How can I stop this behavior? It's embarrassing, frustrating and most of all, I'm worried for his safety. Once he almost ran into the street!
–Casey
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Dear Casey,
The problem you describe is extremely common, I’m sorry to say. The COME command is probably the hardest one that we canines have to learn. Why would we want to stop the incredibly fun things we’re doing to come running to our humans?
Because our lives might depend on it, that’s why!
Click here to learn why you might be having trouble teaching your dog to COME, and what you can do about it.
Max
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