Dogs - November 2006

www.leerburg.com .... Is this guy totally nuts by asserting his dominance with such aggressive training or is he doing what he does well? I mean, there's a lot of stuff on that site I would never do to my dog (like hang it from a tree when it tries to attack me [but it might be necessary... i don't know]), but there's also a lot of great points he makes. What do you think about his ways of training?

2006-11-15 21:06:36 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

AN APOLOGY TO BREED BAN ENTHUSIASTS

I'm sorry you are frightened of my dogs and are trying to have them killed because they are pitbulls.

I'm sorry you lack the understanding of this breed's true history, gentleness with people, wonderful temperament, intelligence and behavioral conformation. I'm sorry you won't read the ATTS stats regarding our breed's true temperament, putting it in the top four for temperament, scoring better than breeds like Golden Retrievers, and cocker spaniels.

I'm sorry that you side with and protect animal abusers by marking the breed of dog, and not the irresponsibility of the owner. I'm sorry that by your logic I could steal a car, run some people over with it and then you can blame the make of car for the accident, as I walk free.

I'm sorry you generalize one breed of dog with one group of people. I'm sorry you can't see the love and determination that many often highly educated, non-criminal and "normal" types of people show towards this breed and the great personal sacrifices that they make to take care of their dog responsibly.

I'm sorry you cannot go into the shelters and see the hundreds of abandoned and abused pitbulls, dying only for the inane "crime" of being born the breed they are.

I'm sorry you cannot see the look of disappointment in their eyes as someone walks by their kennel, and refuses to consider adopting them based on an ill educated fear mongering reporter. I'm sorry that you cannot be there when the animal looks at a human for the last time, and in spite of betrayed by all humans they have met, their tail still wags as someone approaches with the syringe of Euthinol.

I'm sorry cannot be there when law enforcement shoots one of your dogs dead inside it's own home in front of the children it mutually loves for simply getting off the dog bed and walking over to say hello with it's tail wagging. I'm sorry you cannot be there to rescue pitbull puppies from a plastic bag in a dumpster, dumped there by someone switching their illegal, and inhumane activities to another, more lucrative breed.

I'm sorry you cannot understand the difference between canine and human aggression, in the way that this breed can. Yes, I'm saying my pitbull is smarter then you.

I'm sorry that the medieval witchhunting genetics of intolerance, generalization, and racism make you feel the need to vilify a breed of dog. I'm sorry that justice, equality, tolerance, common sense are all things you hold dear as a fellow Canadian, and expect from others, but do not yourself offer them towards a pitbull or its caregiver. I'm sorry that you don't take the constructive time to petition changes in the Canadian animal cruelty act, and in the criminal code that would deal out serious punishment to the real animal abusers.


I'm sorry you cannot see the disappointed look on a puppy's face when the people petting it quickly frown, and walk away when you tell them it is a pitbull. I'm sorry you feel the need to terrorize my family and my dogs for crimes we never have and never will commit. I'm sorry you don't have to live in fear of your dog's safety from hysterical, and mentally unstable people trying to inflict all manner of evil upon your dogs.

I'm sorry that you cannot see my breed working in some of the best Search and Rescue groups in the world, saving countless lives each year. I'm sorry our media censors and refuses to print the breed name "pitbull' when in connection with a positive act such as saving a person or child from a burning house, drowning, wild attacking animals, etc. I'm sorry you cannot see the many pitbulls registered as therapy dogs and bringing so much joy to another misunderstood, neglected demographic in our society, the senior citizen.

I am sorry you can't see a pitbull kiss a child, step carefully over a kitten, or play in a sunbeam. I'm sorry you cannot wake in the morning to feel a warm pitbull cuddled next to you in bed, and know that you are their total world, and even if the house caught fire and trapped you, they would stay with you to the end.

But, now that I really think about it, I'm not at all sorry you don't own a pitbull--you do not deserve one!

2006-11-15 20:54:21 · 20 answers · asked by raven blackwing 6

my black min pinscher keep shedding fur and it so serious until it now almost bald and look like grey colour. if i pinch abit of the fur from it body it come off easily. and there no sigh of new fur growing..... :( have gone to a few vet whose right now can't give me a good answer or solution...... as there no problem or any sigh that show skin problem.. anyone out there can help? or know what is happening?

2006-11-15 19:59:28 · 5 answers · asked by pepis 1

2006-11-15 19:42:47 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

my dog is a female, 21/2 years old, pomeranian. she does not like to bath. she always bite me when i put my hand on her. please help!

2006-11-15 19:39:50 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Staffordshire bull terrier
Dogue de bordeaux
rottweiler
chocolate labrador
Beagle
bassset hound

2006-11-15 19:35:04 · 49 answers · asked by bullet_2k4 3

2006-11-15 19:31:53 · 14 answers · asked by hedZy ♀ The Dancing Banana 4

2006-11-15 18:38:08 · 16 answers · asked by BigAl 7

Its pretty weird. I was wondering if i just leave it alone?! it doesnt bother him, and when the vet checked him she didnt even notice it because its waayyy on the side and loosely hanging. You can't see it either because he's so hairy. But should i get it removed or something? He's only 3 months old.

2006-11-15 18:28:36 · 9 answers · asked by soul 2

I have a 3 month old shih tzu who has his cat moment. He licks/cleans his from paws all the time and he likes to sit on my shoulders when im on the couch. Also, when i take him in my backyard he would walk around for less than 5 min and then run to the door and once i opened it he would rush himself to the mat and rubs his paws on it and licks it to clean it. IS THAT NORMAL?! all my friends think its weird that a dog is doing it, and i do too. haha PLEASE let me know whats going on with my puppy!

2006-11-15 18:27:00 · 6 answers · asked by soul 2

2006-11-15 18:26:39 · 5 answers · asked by mkjohnson82 1

2006-11-15 18:09:27 · 24 answers · asked by natowifey 1

my dog hasnt moved in 4 days, all he does is sleep all the time, when i try to feed him and give him some water he ignores me and stayed asleep. when i felt him he is very cold and turned very pale. i am very concerned, please help me as soon as possible!

2006-11-15 17:38:06 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

After learning more about choosing quality food for my dog, I'm switching her from Purina Puppy Chow to Nature's Recipe Lamb and Rice.

Anyone know much about Nature's Recipe? I couldn't find much about it.

Here's the ingredients:
Lamb meal, ground rice, pearled barley, oatmeal, chicken fat (preserved with mixed tocopherols), dried egg, lamb digest, tomato pomace, flax seed, potassium chloride, salt, taurine, vitamins (vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of vitamin C), inositol, niacin supplement, vitamin A supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, beta-carotene, riboflavin supplement, pyridoxine hydrochloride, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, vitamin D3 supplement, folic acid, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement), minerals (zinc proteinate, ferrous sulfate, zinc oxide, iron proteinate, copper sulfate, copper proteinate, manganese proteinate, manganous oxide, calcium iodate, sodium selenite), choline chloride, yucca schidigera, rosemary extract.

2006-11-15 17:23:56 · 11 answers · asked by krivera_fierro 3

Ok..So I'm Going CRAZY Now..Its Been A Few Days And For The Life Of Me I DON'T Know What 2 Name..I Keep Looking At Her And It Seems Like Nothing Fits Her Looks Or Personality :( I Have A Few Names Running Through My Head,But I Want 2 See What Every_1 Else Thinks..PEOPLE,NOTHING STUPID..She Is 2 Damn Cute 2 Be "PEE-WEE" Or "CHULUPA"" Cute Things Like Daisy Or Diamond..HELP!!

2006-11-15 17:18:34 · 22 answers · asked by DaNiElLe 1

this issue totally grosses me out. i'm afraid to let her out in the backyard. can this problem end up hurting her. what can i do to make her stop.

2006-11-15 17:04:59 · 20 answers · asked by mama 1

I realized that my puppy was chewing on two cotton balls that my neighbor must have left behind. So immediately I went over to take them away, but he started growling and bit me very hard. Im still bleeding. He never behaved like this when I took things away from him before. And it was so different from the way he nips at my jeans when he wants to play. I don't know what to do. Im scared of him now and he's only a little guy (a maltipoo). I have been training him; he is house broken and knows sit, stay, down- the basics for a puppy of 3 months. So its not like he isn't obedient. I give him so much love and attention and he is such a joy to me. I just don't know what to do. I don't want him to ever to bite someone else.

2006-11-15 17:03:13 · 21 answers · asked by Lexi 2

She chased something and tried to eat it but i couldn't find any evidence of anything. she is drooling excesively and keeps shaking her head. any idea what it may have been?

2006-11-15 16:31:16 · 10 answers · asked by Stephanie P 1

can someone please help me i have never owned a pup she's a staffy cross red heeler and ridgeback but she just keeps chewing everything and digging up everything she's 7 months old does anyone know how to stop this as i am in a rental property and dont want to be kicked out

2006-11-15 16:17:40 · 15 answers · asked by Kylie 1

okay so i kinda have a choice between german shepherds, golden retrievers and border collies but which one would be best??

2006-11-15 16:08:52 · 20 answers · asked by navidnr7 1

2006-11-15 16:08:20 · 21 answers · asked by imthemomma 2

2006-11-15 16:04:40 · 1 answers · asked by hulk fatty 2

my dog is pregnent and i want to sell the puppies when they are born but i'm not quite sure ho much they should be sold for plz help me out

2006-11-15 15:53:24 · 11 answers · asked by So Fresh 1

my ***** was bred on the 21st of october she has been lethargic alot and i noticed she has thrown up does it sound like she could possibly be pregnant.
past history 2 litters to date first was 10 puppies second was 7 puppies she got pregnant both other times she was mated never been empty.
thanks

2006-11-15 15:41:56 · 5 answers · asked by nomorebabieshaha 3

i have a 17 month old yorkie they said it was tea cup but i guess not. He is 3 1/2lbs and 10 inches long he is wild doesn't stay still pee's alot someone said if i got him neutered it would calm him down and he wouldn't pee as much ? and also is his size normal?

2006-11-15 15:34:47 · 16 answers · asked by jam1120 1

my puppy enjoys hunting for and eating moths, are they bad for him in any way?

2006-11-15 15:34:46 · 10 answers · asked by zitro_divad 2

My dog had a small scratch on her elbows. There were dogs fighting over her food before she had it and perhaps one of them may have accidentally injured her. I believe it bled for a while because I saw blood on her fur. I applied betadine and after 3 days it seemed to be ok. I guess my concern is, will there be a possibility that she will get an infection?

2006-11-15 15:31:36 · 8 answers · asked by Fireworks 1

my boxer keeps scratching like crazy she is tearing herself up. I checked for fleas even treated her for fleas. I tried oatmail shampoo, baby oil, and hotspot itch relief i cant figure out why she keeps doing this. Someone help me what can be wrong?

2006-11-15 15:31:22 · 9 answers · asked by cynthia b 1

I just bought a pomeramian 2 days ago but he was sick. i had bring him to see a vet and given me some medicine. But the problem is my dog won't eat his medicine and now he also don't eat his food. Should i change his food from dry to those can type?

2006-11-15 15:20:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-15 15:10:33 · 10 answers · asked by cuddle_me_172002 2