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Have you thought about getting another dog?

You need to work on building his confidence. Teach him new tricks, teach him to excel at something he enjoys... This is the best method for helping a soft dog overcome fear. Eventually most dogs outgrow it. http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_Shy.php And just as an aside...

It's best to wait until they are fully mature so that they can develop properly and avoid urinary problems.

Neutering will help, but in all honesty, you could help him understand that that behavior isn't warranted. If you catch him in the act, correct him. Then take him out and praise. But yes, I do think it is a marking issue and it usually is with intact males.

I use the clipper and the dremel every 6 weeks or so. It's not difficult. If I didn't have 4 dogs, though, I would probably take them in to be done. Just easier. Lol.

Huh? I've never heard of the CGC requiring you to be separate from your dog?

I am a supporter of feeding fresh food... But not necessarily people food. Veggies aren't really all that beneficial to dogs and cooked meat isn't, either. Raw meat would be best for them as far as feeding fresh/raw meals.

Some back yard breeders mix short and long haired dogs, which is a big no-no in the reputable breeder world. It can have a huge effect on the coat.

Doxies are notorious for having issues off leash. You just need to work on a very solid come command. My Doxie, fortunately for me, came well behaved. ;) Lol

I let mine catch them and sometimes eat them. It is good mental stimulation for them and they enjoy it, so I don't see why not? One lizard doesn't keep away enough bugs for me to stop my dogs from having fun.

Eh, mine has swallowed worse. I would just keep a close eye on him. If he appears to be in any discomfort, or if his stomach gets swollen and hard, take him in to the emergency vet.

I would try adding fish oil to his diet or finding a fish based dog food formula. Fish is great for coats. Other than that, a vet trip may be in order.

Yeah, not normal. What kind of food are you feeding him? Food has a HUGE impact on a dogs coat.

I have a dehydrator and I make jerky for treats. They love it.

Exactly. She is also feeding him carrots, which I see no issue with normally, but carrots turn to sugar and that helps store fat. Something a severely obese dog doesn't need! She claims to be educated in canine nutrition...but it sure as hell doesn't seem like it. I tried. She doesn't want...

The woman who has him frustrates me.

The problem with house training smaller dogs is they don't often respond well to correction. So it's easy to teach them to go potty outside, but not so easy to teach them NOT to potty inside. The biggest NO-NO a lot of people make when house training a dog is the old "rub his face in it"...

Definitely. Especially since I have never found a reputable breeder who breeds Isabella's, it is always best to double check all health concerns.

Welcome to the forum!

I thought about suggesting click to calm and I very much so second that suggestion. It's a miraculous book and the technique works wonders. I've used it on my own reactive Rhodesian Ridgeback. Awesome stuff!