Pets - 19 January 2007

We have a two year old boxer that has always respected the electric dog fence line. Recently he has started jumping the fence. The collar and fence are active-new battery. Matter of fact we just upgraded the collar from a two to four prong. Collar is on the highest level. The collar is good and tight (not too tight). We have a large yard over an acre. There are two sections to the yard. The front yard is open with just the dog watch fence. There is also a physical fence and dogwatch fence in the backyard. In the front yard he will shoot right across the fence. In the backyard he actually will get hit with a few surges from the dogwatch collar while digging to go under the backyard fence. This has happened all of sudden. For the first two years I could let him have run of the yard. In the front yard he would actually be sitting on the driveway until I pulled in from work. now I can't even let him out front as he will bolt. the dog is fixed and is not abused. Any ideas

2007-01-19 10:04:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

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2007-01-19 10:03:13 · 28 answers · asked by joe p 1 in Cats

2007-01-19 09:57:50 · 9 answers · asked by Terrie 2 in Dogs

Can you help me stop animal abuse? If so write YESS!!

2007-01-19 09:57:32 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

Thank you all for your suggestions...I don't want anyone to think I don't love this dog...she is the light of my life, but I can't even sit on the toilet without her asking to come up!!!

2007-01-19 09:53:13 · 5 answers · asked by jumbos_mom 5 in Dogs

I live in Colorado Springs, CO and am hoping to find a cheap or free kitten or puppy...If anyone knows of anyone, let me know please!!

2007-01-19 09:50:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Pets

My dad has a large German Shepherd/Pointer dog mix who 9 years old. He loves him very very much. However, recently his dog Goliath has become aggressive to his other German Shepherd 1 1/2 y/o male dog. Both dogs have been friends for 8 months. My dad heard a dog fight in his backyard and Goliath was attacking Lucky (his other GSD). He was growling at him and tried was playing a dominant game with him. When my dad went to walk away with Goliath he nearly bit him by snapping his teeth at him. I'm wondering if it was because my dad wouldn't let him touch Lucky. Do dogs do this when they become older?

2007-01-19 09:48:41 · 13 answers · asked by elysianlife1983 1 in Dogs

I own 1 male betta who is not as aggressive as some of my former males. I am well aware that you should not put other males with him and I dont, I dont put any other fish with him either.

I went to wal mart last night and bought a Female betta thinking maybe he would like some companionship and I think he liked her alot.
They didnt fight at all and it actually seemes as if he was flirting with her, kinda showing off. She didnt fight or anything either, However she seemed to always stay at the bottom well hidden from him. she even got under a sea shell and stayed for awhile.

She came up a few times and they never once fought. I decided She didnt really like it in there with him so I took her out but she seems to act the same way by herself.

Id rather her be in the tank with lighting and air which is his tank than be in the bowl shes in now.Do you think it would be ok to put her back with him also how about her being in my large tank with goldfish and angel? Thanks

2007-01-19 09:46:25 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

We have a 10 month old labradoodle and he has no problem with going into his crate, but he starts whining/crying about 5:00 am. We usually put him in his crate around 11:00 pm. We tried leaving him out one night and he put a hole in the couch. He is fine being in his crate during the day, but seems to wake up so early. Any help?

2007-01-19 09:45:57 · 10 answers · asked by sbrement 1 in Dogs

Im looking for horses for sale.

2007-01-19 09:44:31 · 5 answers · asked by h1257 1 in Other - Pets

My teddybear hamster keeps hiding my marbles in obscure places while I'm away. The marbles are really special to me since they belonged to my late grandfather, and I just don't know what to do.

2007-01-19 09:44:08 · 19 answers · asked by i-love-olive-rat 2 in Other - Pets

I have had him for about 3 weeks and he has developed a "rosy" cheek on one side. He seems to be acting normally. I am a little concerned.

2007-01-19 09:43:25 · 2 answers · asked by Specialist McKay 4 in Reptiles

This is not a serious behavior problem. I'm just curious about this because I've never had a dog before.

I have a 10-month old mutt who is from the animal shelter and weighs in at 52 pounds. He is very sweet, submissive, and generally relaxed around the house.

He does this curious thing though where he takes small things and moves them. He'll take gloves, cell phones, hats, anything he can reach and just take them either upstairs or downstairs.

I've noticed on walks that he'll stop to pick up a stick and just carry it for about as long as he can.

Not even the vet is sure what breed he is. He looks like an overgrown Benji.

Again, this isn't a big problem. I'm just wondering what's going through his mind. We've nicknamed him Klypto.

2007-01-19 09:42:32 · 17 answers · asked by Gwendolyn 2 in Dogs

Ok i know this is a kinda gross question, but i have a 3 month old puppy and she keeps getting into the litter box. We keep it clean all the time, we have tried raising it, and moving it we have tried everything but she finds ways to get into it, i dont understand. We are running out of ideas. Can she get sick from it? If anyone has any ideas its really appriciated.

2007-01-19 09:41:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

my male toy fox terrier is 4 years old. he won't attack other dogs or bite them, it's just that he growls and jumps on them. I really want to adopt another dog but i can't with his attitude. Is there anything i can do to stop his bad behavior?

2007-01-19 09:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by DancerABT 1 in Dogs

2007-01-19 09:35:39 · 12 answers · asked by Fallen Angel 2 in Other - Pets

I have a rabbit that keeps coming up and eatimg my dogs food anyone know a good way to kill it so I can make a stew out of him?

2007-01-19 09:32:30 · 5 answers · asked by tfh777 1 in Other - Pets

Will you help me spead the word to stop animal abuse! Please, the animals can't talk and they are counting on you! So if you are intersted write in your profile or whatever and help spread the word to stop animal abuse! Will you help??!! If so write I will!!!

2007-01-19 09:32:23 · 10 answers · asked by Brunnette Babe 3 in Other - Pets

My Pom is cream colored and small.

I live in Denver, where it's been snowy and/or cold for 6 weeks (the first storm was the day after we got the dog, actually.) So there are certain spots where there is still a couple feet of snow, and other spots where the ground is covered in sheer ice.

My first concern is the dog getting too cold, as he's so small. How cold is too cold for a Pomeranian? Or any dog?

My second concern is the 12 inch deep puddles and thick grimy areas of melting snow at every crosswalk.

We live in the city, so there's a crosswalk, you know, every block.

The grimy puddles get his pretty cream fur matted and turn it black.

Would you walk your dog at all? (He's so much happier when we do.)

I am new to having a dog in a city, and new to small dogs in general, so I'm sure there is a solution to this problelm that I haven't thought of yet.

2007-01-19 09:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by leos_mama 3 in Dogs

This is my first time having fish - I don't think it's prego. I'm not even sure if it's female?!
I got them Monday, two white cloud minnows (who live with 3 Zebra Danios). When I first got them, they were both the exact same size, one of them looks like it's colours are SLIGHTLY brighter, but its so slight I'm not even sure if its my eyes playing a trick on me.
Anyways, yesterday I didn't notice anything, but this morning when I was looking at them I realized one is a tad bit bigger now. A bit larger in length, as well as height. The belly looks a little swollen, but not that much at all - I don't think it's enough to hold eggs, and I do realize the eggs are almost microscopic.

Like I said, this is my first time - what do you think?

Also - I'm interested in breeding, atleast attempting to (I heard pet stores will take them from you), how many tanks do you suggest, and what size (gals) do you think?

2007-01-19 09:29:55 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

I have heard that there is a capsule that you drop into the tank that will take care of their feeding. Do you know where I might purchase this, if in fact, it exists?

2007-01-19 09:27:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Fish

besides being yappy,,do they really shed as much as other long haired dogs ???and anyone near west central saskatchewan have one to sell or give away ?????

2007-01-19 09:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I have about a 6 month old albino cornsnake. He has a very large cage with a big enough rock type bowl to submerge himself in, a tree branch, and a half coconut shell for a hideaway. He NEVER goes in his water bowl though. I've seen a lot of people on here saying that they have to be submurged...do they???

2007-01-19 09:22:31 · 8 answers · asked by BimboBaggins 3 in Reptiles

My six year old sister is looking into getting a fish. She's very responsible, and she already owns a hamster, dog, and mouse. She loves and cares for them all, feeding and changing thier cages on a regular basis. She really wants goldfish, but I'm not sure if they will live too long. What's a good first time, not so expensive fish that can live in a slightly small tank that lacks a heater and air pump? I had a betta in the tank and it did very well.

2007-01-19 09:22:10 · 14 answers · asked by Cherrykins 2 in Fish

2007-01-19 09:21:48 · 6 answers · asked by platanis2005 1 in Birds

I was due to buy a Boxer pup in a couple of weeks time.
But a friend has offered me a Boxer that is twelve months old and in need of a new home.
I know very little about dogs.
Is this dog too old to take on,
will it make strange with a new owner.
How would it react with my kids.
Any help please.

2007-01-19 09:21:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dogs

I was wondering if anyone knew of Pomeranian breeders close to CT.
Thanks

2007-01-19 09:19:17 · 3 answers · asked by Freshman15 3 in Dogs

I have an 8 week old bull mastiff and he scratches all the time. I took him to the vet and nothing wrong. I even gave him a flea bath cause i thought that might of caused it but no help. If anyone has any ideas on how to stop the itches let me know .

2007-01-19 09:17:59 · 8 answers · asked by mikentammy76 5 in Cats

she ends ^ licking herself and then smelling even worser. i bought her some breath mints made especially for cats, but she won't eat them. what can i do?

2007-01-19 09:17:40 · 19 answers · asked by una ragazza siciliana 6 in Cats

What is your breed of dog? Why did you choose that specific breed?

My dog is a Bichon Frise..Her name is Evie, she is just adorable! We chose a Bichon becuase we had friends that had them, they have wonderful temperments, just the right size, and hypoallergenic !

2007-01-19 09:17:26 · 25 answers · asked by sorry richard! ps :amanda 5 in Dogs