Pets - 19 September 2006

I have heard things about people using shock collars and it makes their dogs aggressive and even sometimes toward the owner under certain circumstances. Is this true and under what circumstances does this occur? Has anyone used it and have gotten good results? Also, if you do use one do you have to use it forever?
I would appreciate serious responses only, thanks.

2006-09-19 16:37:20 · 14 answers · asked by Nik 1 in Dogs

I know you went to go try it, it really is a mystery...

2006-09-19 16:34:39 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

please dont make fun of him as he was a great bloke.i am not into wild life or anything i just thought he was ace and it was exiting watching him playing around with some of the deadliest creatures on earth.he cared for everything to do with animal welfair and stood up to anyone who was cruel to animals and now come on how many people like that do you get?i will tel you not very many and he should be missed by the world.

2006-09-19 16:31:42 · 22 answers · asked by stoke 2 in Other - Pets

whats your favorite dog to talk to?

2006-09-19 16:28:19 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

What can be done to control ny labs flakey skin!

2006-09-19 16:24:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I DO!!!!
DO U????


sucks what happened to him.
i grew up watching his shows :(
but he'll be remembered thru history, which is a good thing :)

2006-09-19 16:24:43 · 15 answers · asked by YeahImAzn 2 in Reptiles

2006-09-19 16:23:28 · 15 answers · asked by Mrs. M 5 in Cats

2006-09-19 16:16:58 · 7 answers · asked by mkg 2 in Birds

2006-09-19 16:14:26 · 7 answers · asked by myraklle69 1 in Other - Pets

My kids friend have asked if they can have their fish and I didn't care, but our tank isn't set up yet and when I checked, our filtering system doesn't have a filter in it. I know this is a stupid question, (I am sorry about this to!) but can I use a cut to fit air conditioning filter in it until I can buy the correct thing? We have NO place in our town that sells fish aquarium supplies so I have to wait to go out of town to get some. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.

2006-09-19 16:06:05 · 5 answers · asked by wondering 2 in Fish

ARE SUCH A** HOLES?

2006-09-19 16:04:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cats

I do and I need some more horse loving friends. My myspace acount is iluvmihorse12. The only reason I listed this in other pets is because the horse people come to here.

2006-09-19 16:03:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

2006-09-19 16:01:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Some suggestions of breeds, preferably not hairless and scary like a sphinx or something, please. Thanks!

2006-09-19 16:01:00 · 11 answers · asked by PostGrungeJunky 3 in Cats

2006-09-19 16:00:28 · 7 answers · asked by mikeey17 1 in Reptiles

We recently came across a stray beagle. Upon bringing her to the vets last week we have determined that she is about 4 or 5 yrs old.
She is such a sweet dog and we love her soo much! The only problem is that she has been peeing in the house! Unfortunatley we don't usually catch her "in the act". But it is obvious it is her, and not our other dog. (Our other dog is a great dane and she leaves lakes, not puddles!)
How do we correct this?? I clean and spray the soiled carpet spots with natures miracle and all, but the carpet is the least of my worries. She dosen't "ask" to go out like our dane, how do we train her to do this?? Our dane literally yells and jumps when it is time to go out. I let the beagle out as much as possible, usually once every hour and a half. The vet didn't seem to think there were any problems with how much she goes pee.
So, we would appreciate any tips people can give us on how to train an old dog new tricks! Thanks!

2006-09-19 15:51:55 · 5 answers · asked by jbmiller06 3 in Dogs

In the late evening, he is usually up playing with my dog and with me and generally being active. Tonight, he's been sleeping and ignoring all attempts to get him to play- he won't even get up for his favorite treats! Should I be worried?

2006-09-19 15:44:09 · 12 answers · asked by Melissa H 1 in Cats

Or if anyone knows of a breeder who is not listed on the internet and is willing to ship the puppies to Louisiana, please contact me and let me know...Thank you to everyone who helps me out!!! It is greatly appreciated!!!

2006-09-19 15:41:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-09-19 15:38:40 · 6 answers · asked by mikeey17 1 in Reptiles

Where can I find Hamsters? I live in Wisconsin and I can't find a decent pet shop. I want to breed them and love them.

2006-09-19 15:38:18 · 7 answers · asked by Mike, Kate, Piper and Porter :) 3 in Other - Pets

My cat purrs and sucks on my shirt when he is happy and cuddling, does anyone elses cat do this??? Is this normal behavior? Hes going to be 9 yrs old and has been doing it since he was a kitten. Does it mean that he was taken away from his mom too soon?

2006-09-19 15:38:11 · 20 answers · asked by klairyker 2 in Cats

2006-09-19 15:37:16 · 3 answers · asked by mikeey17 1 in Reptiles

what type of dog is a english springer spaniels?

2006-09-19 15:35:14 · 13 answers · asked by love me cutie! 2 in Dogs

I got a puppy about a month ago and I already had a year old cat. When we first brought the puppy home she and the cat got along really well and the cat loved on the puppy and even cleaned her face on occasion. Now, a month later, the puppy keeps pouncing the cat and tugging on her ears and biting her face, chewing her tail, and chasing her around. Is this just the puppy's way of playing and that cat's is tamer or is the puppy really trying to hurt the cat? If so, what can I do to help them get along better?

2006-09-19 15:32:37 · 10 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5 in Cats

2006-09-19 15:25:26 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

2006-09-19 15:24:18 · 6 answers · asked by k_contini 1 in Fish

My one year old Lab, Beagle, Yorkie mix puppy chewed the stuffing out of my loveseat. What would cause her to do this? She has chew toys and plenty to eat. She also chewed the remote for my television/satellite. Any suggestions on how to get her to stop or why she is doing this?

2006-09-19 15:23:47 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

2006-09-19 15:23:35 · 12 answers · asked by Mike, Kate, Piper and Porter :) 3 in Dogs

i also have parrot , angle , sharks , goumies , fancy tail. i heard that african ciclild dont like gravel is this true?

2006-09-19 15:21:31 · 3 answers · asked by s c 1 in Fish

they are SO PICKY about their toys, and usually the store bought ones i get, they don't like!
help please!!!

2006-09-19 15:20:54 · 13 answers · asked by lifeistough_period 1 in Other - Pets