Dogs - October 2006

2006-10-30 05:39:19 · 23 answers · asked by NickyB 2

what type of dogs showed on the movie Must Love Dogs (the big black one)

2006-10-30 05:35:05 · 6 answers · asked by animal_lover266 1

She is a solid white chihuahua with a black patch over one of her eyes. Thats why i'm thinking of grace O'mally because she was a famous pirate, and Gypsy I just think is cute.............but I can't make up my mind!!!!!
Thanks!!

2006-10-30 05:34:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im considering neutering my male Golden Retriever/Lab mix, and was wondering if somebody could tell me what are some good and bad things about doing so, and what are the effects on his behavior? Both positive and negatives would be helpful.

2006-10-30 05:33:12 · 16 answers · asked by Aleksandr C 2

I have an apt to get my 5 year old male Shih Tzu on the 14th. We have had 2 other appointments over the years that my husband has cancelled. Because Shih Tzu's are rather tempremental anyway, he is afraid that because we didnt get him fixed at an early age and waite so long it is going to make him "change". I have assured him that after the first couple of weeks and he recovers from the trauma of the surgery he will go back to normal, but he wouldn't believe me. HELP! PLEASE, someone help me find something that can convince him to keep the appointment in 2 weeks. I dont want to go through this all over again. I would prefer to get him fixed before he gets prostate or testicular cancer and we loose him because of my husbands ignorance! Has anyone heard of dogs personalities "changing" for the worse after neutering at this age?

2006-10-30 05:31:45 · 11 answers · asked by April M 3

2006-10-30 05:24:06 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a 9 mos. old lab/mix and I have tried to leave her alone for 5-10 mins at a time with a radio on and some things with my scent on them to make her feel comfortable, but she chewed up some newspapers and scattered them all over the place. My main concern is that I rent, and I am really afraid she will chew up the rug(which is wall to wall throughout), walls, or baseboards. She has a ton of chew toys ranging in size and texture. We lavish her with love and hugs and time as much as we can(mostly nights and weekends, we are mainly homebodies). When weather warrants, we take her for rides in the car. We let her sleep in our room at night with the door closed, but she has freedom to be in and out of her crate. Are we asking too much for her at this age? She isn't quite potty trained 100% yet, either, thanks to the foster home paper training. But if she needs to go, she at least goes on the kitchen floor.

2006-10-30 05:23:36 · 12 answers · asked by hazeleyedbeauty1967 6

i'm thinking about getting a new dog one of these day which breed of dog should i get ? but i want a dog that will get along with my maltese ?

2006-10-30 05:20:58 · 15 answers · asked by D@ K@NG OF M!@ 1

2006-10-30 05:20:21 · 15 answers · asked by BEVERLEY K 1

for instance, if she ducks under the dining room table, and i'm trying to bring her in to the kitchen, she will bite my hand when i reach under to grab her collar. i know she isn't biting full-strength, but nevertheless it can and does hurt. up until now i've been going to "im-in-charge" route, wrapping my hand in a towel and dragging her wherever i want her to go. the same thing happens if i grab her collar to put her in her crate for the night.

the strongarm technique is obviously not working, and shes gotten me good enough to anger me in to holding her mouth shut and shaking her saying "no bite". (it was either that or smack her in the mouth). she really isn't an aggressive dog, and she would never come after me. i guess she just thinks shes defending herself.

do any experts, or hell even any amateurs, have any tips?

shes got a lot of spunk, and even after i say no bite, when i let go of her mouth she goes right back to baring her teeth. (she never snaps at my hand)

2006-10-30 05:12:06 · 18 answers · asked by andrew l 2

I recently read in a thread on here that Kirkland dog food is a decent brand of dog food. Problem is, there is no Costco where we live. I don't think there is one within a 100 mile radius. Is there anywhere else it can be purchased?

2006-10-30 05:08:00 · 5 answers · asked by nanookadenord 4

I know farmer's do this with livestock and cats, just wondered if you could do it to a dog. Using the elastic band.

2006-10-30 05:01:31 · 21 answers · asked by Emolie 1

2006-10-30 04:59:03 · 23 answers · asked by chesscrazz 1

I have chihuahua's i let out front to go potty.I stand outside with them and let them back inside when done so there inside dogs.

2006-10-30 04:51:32 · 18 answers · asked by rosie 2

to train him not to bark --- and wait until i wake up.... i've tried spraying him with a water bottle...once he starts to bark i come downstairs --- spray him with a stern NO.... i've done this a few times at night and that doesn't work... i've tried to ignore his barking but he continues for long periods of time....and doesn't stop --- tried this for a week or two...hasn't helped... my last resort is trying the cintonella spray? Anyone have suggestions??!?? either if the spray works or some other things i can try to train my yorkie from barking? thanks!!

2006-10-30 04:47:35 · 4 answers · asked by bru 2

.......interview tomorrow.
Kindly excuse me for posting it in this category . I expect a quick reply , please. Thankyou in advance.

2006-10-30 04:43:42 · 2 answers · asked by *~Meena~* 1

2006-10-30 04:41:03 · 11 answers · asked by here2help 1

I have a neutered male dog approximately 170 lbs. He urinates in multiple places every time I take him outside. I have had several dogs in my life time, and I've never seen a dog go in so many places in one outing as this one does. He is approximately 4 or 5 years old. He is a rescue from the streets. I have had him for over a year now, and he is quite a character. I love him a lot, and I want what is the best for him. I am concerned about him, so here I am asking about his problem. He does not whine or cry when he goes. It is just alot of urine, in multiple places, and he takes a lot of time to do it each time. I'm not sure what would be causing this to occure in him, can some one help me?

2006-10-30 04:22:13 · 8 answers · asked by purewolf386 1

My dog rocks! i love him so much. He is just hyper and follows me around the house when I am annoyed. He is sooo loving. And when I am annoyed, he clings to me. But I am pregnant and I just want calm and space. He is yappy and hyper and I sometimes just turn around and snap at him and tell him to leave me alone. Then he sulks away with his tail down and I feel so bad. I want him to know how much I love him, but right now, I just want to be alone alot... How can I give him what I need and give me what I need?

OK, this sounds like a stupid question. But I really do feel bad when I snap at him...

2006-10-30 04:19:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-30 04:15:06 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My sister brought her cat to our house this weekend, our dog became friends with the cat. I thought that it was kind of weird. Please help me figure out why they are friends.

2006-10-30 04:10:36 · 11 answers · asked by R 2

She used to be kenneled at a doggie daycare before we adopted her where she's always around dogs. She seemed to get along with them. She was the most even-tempered dog ever. The problem started when we took her home. Now, whenever she encounters other dogs, she growls like crazy. I think she was a puppy mill mom - I don't know if that has anything to do with it. I'm a little worried because she may one day bite another doggie.

2006-10-30 04:04:43 · 12 answers · asked by tickledpink 2

I have a dog that I have had since she was 8 weeks old. I never beat her. She's an indoor dog so when she does something bad I put her outside for a few minutes to think about it. I've swatted her a few times for major stuff like chewing on the wall but I don't beat her. Yet she acts like a dog that's been horribly abused. She's very skiddish when you go up to her to pick her up and when you tell her to come to you even in a sweet way she acts very scared. What would make her behave this way?

2006-10-30 04:04:41 · 3 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5

My boyfriends dog is nuts. She was ok for a while when he would leave her in the house while he was gone, but lately she has destroyed the molding on the doors, scratched the inside of the two doors that lead outside, and ruined the locks with her teeth. I said it is seperation anxiety, but he thinks she is just trying to get outside. She is a sweet pit bull and if he leaves her outside all night with him not there, I am worried she will get stolen or escape. Any suggestions on how to safely keep her outside or keep her from destroying the inside of the house?

2006-10-30 03:56:32 · 8 answers · asked by vegasbaby21679 1

We have tried potty pads, scolding, making their kennels smaller, and nothing seems to work! I cant understand why as soon as we clean it up they go in there and go again. The boy is 10 months and the girl is 5 months and we let them out around every 4-5 hours except for at night when its 8. Any ideas would be awesome!!!!!

2006-10-30 03:52:45 · 7 answers · asked by jdlb0804 1

I have a 7 month old Labrador retriever. He plays at the dog park almost every day and has lots of friends there. He was neutered at about 5 and a half months. I took him to the dog park yesterday and he got attacked by most of the dogs in the park, first in a noon play session, then again in an afternoon play session with different dogs. The attacking dogs were mostly boy dogs.

What happened? He's always the most friendly and social dog in the park and never gets into fights. Is it because bitches go into heat this time of year and the boys get aggressive? It's Halloween, temps are cooling, and the clocks just changed. Does any of this trigger the estrous cycle for bitches. Should I expect to see this every fall, and spring too?

Or is my 7-month old puppy giving out some sort of scent that can be triggering this aggression from other dogs?

2006-10-30 03:42:15 · 7 answers · asked by megellan2k 1

My Dog's mostly Terrier, so I know they like to bark and growl, but how do I get him to stop? He thinks he's a watch dog. But he's just this little thing. He Barks at everything. What should I do to get him to stay calm?

2006-10-30 03:36:31 · 6 answers · asked by Ms. Me 2

I asked a question earlyer about my dog ,& no We have not took her to her frist vet visit yet .We have not had her for very long and she is about 7 mo.'s old .
I whent to cheak on her and now addishion to her ; sheeding ,no appatite, dandruff,& throwing up ; she is now foaming at the mouth. OH, NO My SWEET DOG is GOING to Dye :.(
I think it could be to late .

2006-10-30 03:25:01 · 11 answers · asked by ? 1

My wife and I want to get a dog but we're both students. We don't figure we'll ever have more time at home than now so we have time for it but for some reason it doesn't seem like the right time. Is it hard to travel when you have a dog? We both like to travel.

2006-10-30 03:15:47 · 14 answers · asked by Hans B 5

During those long cold winter months?

Tip: I hang two heat lamps from the ceiling of the dog house which keeps them nice and warm during the winter. I also use thick carpet as hay would catch fire.

A reminder to start winterizing your pet homes.

2006-10-30 03:07:22 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous