Dogs - August 2006

2006-08-06 07:09:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 06:56:38 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I want to get my kids a puppy they are 9 and 6 and i think they are old enough now to help take care of it. I want to get something that has a good temperment that I can keep in the house and it wont get too big . Any suggestions?

2006-08-06 06:56:12 · 26 answers · asked by charlenenc26 2

ANY HELP WOULD BE SINCERELY APPRICCIATED. IT FOR A FRIEND, WHO JUST LOST HIS PET...

2006-08-06 06:42:14 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

any advice what so ever

2006-08-06 06:41:45 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 06:33:49 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have been looking at different dogs and i always liked the look of beagles but i have heard & read that they are not the easies to train. but my friend has one an its like the sweetest dog ever and its all trained and everything, can somebody talk about them from experience?
i have always loved bassets, i have heard that they are fairly easy to train. anybody can talk from experience?
german shorthair pointer. i have read that they are really smart but have a high activity level. i am not wanting such a high activity level. i have looked at so many dogs from rotties to beagles to bassets to goldens- i would like to hear from experience on other peoples dogs so i can get this narrowed down. i am looking for a breed that is mellow, not dog aggressive, and easy to handle and train. any good ideas? please talk from experience!

2006-08-06 06:30:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know dogs need exercise everyday and that's what I've been doing. But I had stayed out for a couple days and my friend and I walked our dogs all day coming and going... Well, I got sunburned and if I go outside anymore, it'll just get worse. So, how am I supposed to walk my dog when I can't go back outside? It's scorching hot over here (Louisiana) and I dunno what to do. It's REALLY hard to resist going to walk my dog b/c it's so much fun, but... eh???

2006-08-06 06:30:21 · 13 answers · asked by Dawg 2

My BF LOVES beagles, I plan to get him one after graduation as a gift to keep him company for college. I was wondering if besides regular vet visits and food and toys, how expensive is it to care for one seeing as college students have limited funds. are they especially prone to certain health issues? will they be good in a small space like an apartment? are they ok alone for a good chunk of the day, for classes and such? He may get me one too (for college aswell), I think they are adorable, so another question is: people say thier lovable, are they loyal too...are they as good of dogs as people say they are?

also, how expensive would it be to get a beagle as a puppy?

2006-08-06 06:24:09 · 7 answers · asked by Miss. Advice 3

ok, i might be getting a whippet soon i am desprate for a name!!!!!! please suggest some names for me. By the way it'll probaply be a female.

2006-08-06 06:21:57 · 35 answers · asked by Arielle D 3

My family and I have spent a long time selecting a dog breed that would be right for our home. After much consultation of friends/family, books & websites featuring online breed-family compatibility questionnaires, we concluded our search, deciding on a Whippet.

We also gave a lot of thought to whether we would be better with a puppy or an adult dog. Given that my husband and I both work outside the home (and thus do not have the time required to housetrain a puppy), we determined that an adult dog is the best choice for us.

While many breeders etc. offer purebed Whippet PUPPIES in Canada, only two "Whippet Rescue" type adoption agencies offering ADULT Whippets.

We've come so far over such a long period of time that the idea of a 1- or 2-year-long waiting list is discouraging.

Is there a better/faster way to purchase/adopt a housetrained, friendly and gentle ADULT WHIPPET in Canada? We are located in Mississauga, Ontario (west-GTA/Toronto).

Thanks!
Natalie

2006-08-06 06:15:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

like games, etc.

2006-08-06 06:02:05 · 32 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is 4 and is house trained and does not get up on furniture.

2006-08-06 06:01:46 · 11 answers · asked by naes413 1

2006-08-06 05:42:05 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 05:40:44 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a female beagle mix dog that no longer has her pups (as of yesterday) and still has milk in her. She's mainly an outside dog and has the run of our / her yard but the last 4 weeks we've had her and her pups inside the house because of the exteme heat conditions where we live. The normal thing would be to let the mamma back outside but is that okay to do since she still needs to dry up her milk? She's somewhat uncomfortable at this point , but could she develop milk fever if we put her back out in the heat?

2006-08-06 05:34:46 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-08-06 05:22:44 · 4 answers · asked by Inquisitive 1

2006-08-06 05:19:25 · 12 answers · asked by loopy 1

2006-08-06 05:06:36 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog recently ran under a car and ended up with her two right legs being torn off. She was pretty quiet for a few days but seems OK now, except that she can't walk. do you think I should take her to a vet or can dogs recover from these injuries without help? Also, my smaller dog keeps biting at the wounds. Is this normal? She is an Irish water spaniel - i've heard that they are very resilient.

2006-08-06 04:55:55 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

I REALLY want a dog, but I don't know which one is right for me. I've been checking out stuff on the Internet about Bermese Mountain Dogs, and they look amazing! Does anyone have one out there, and can you give me some advice about them? Thanks so much!! :)

2006-08-06 04:46:30 · 5 answers · asked by sillysister4ever 3

I saw them on tv and they are adorable! Are they wide spread? I want one! I don't really like the idea of designer dogs but I think that one could become a legitamite breed.

2006-08-06 04:45:01 · 9 answers · asked by fullofsugaw 5

2006-08-06 04:43:32 · 31 answers · asked by E T 1

i REALLY need to train my dogs that are about 1 year and7-8 months. one of them has NEVER(BELIVE IT OR NOT) done her "business" outdoors, i've has her since she was a puppy. the other one i adopted about 3 months ago. my aparment stinks!! just 2 days ago i had my carpet "cleaned" it cost me $80, just for the living room!!! and it still stinks. i've heard of crate training, but i cant imagine them beeing in there 9+ hours! after being free arround the apartment. specially for the adopted one she's sooo energetic! but i cant afford to pay so much for carpet cleaning.
at times i get frustrated and the thought of giving them away kicks in .. but i just blame my self ..so i guess I need to be trianed too!

2006-08-06 04:42:16 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is a maltess and she is one years old she is an all white dog

2006-08-06 04:41:33 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a heart condition called Tachycardia. Dogs can lower pressure wich would be good. I have never had a heart thing with a dog nearby. PLus sometimes I dont feel comfortable with certain people at school but with a dog around I feel better. Do you think I quilify as needing a therapy dog?

2006-08-06 04:32:33 · 9 answers · asked by ilovewolves_animals 1

he has flaky skin and will not stop itching i found out if i use sulfodene on his back it helps the itching a little but comes right back.

2006-08-06 04:26:38 · 11 answers · asked by stephanie c 1

My wife has a minature schnauzer. He is 7 or 8 years old. Around 3 years ago he was diagnosed with cushings. We can't afford the medication and vet bills so basically the only changes we've made are what food he gets. I've tried to convince her to give him to someone who can afford to take care of him or to have him euthanized, but she won't go for either. I am just wondering how much longer he may hang on?

2006-08-06 04:04:48 · 10 answers · asked by fungal_gourmet 3

He'll start panting like he's hot or something. But when I offer him water, he won't drink it. I have the air conditioner on high so it's not hot at all.

Maybe he's nervous?

2006-08-06 04:01:23 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have a choice of two Cardigan Corgis: A one year old Blue Merle - who costs $300 and a 10 Week old Black and White who costs $750. We already have one dog at home (an older Bichon) and three kids (all under age 6). I lean toward the older dog because of the price and the training already done with the dog. But, the pup might integrate into the family a little easier [but, the cost is a bit steep for our budget].

2006-08-06 03:54:45 · 6 answers · asked by Gordon 2