Dogs - November 2006

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - A Brazilian state is offering to implant electronic microchips in thousands of pit bulls this year, allowing dog owners to track their pets and enabling the government to punish those whose dogs are involved in attacks, an official said Wednesday.

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An estimated 6,000 pit bulls in Belo Horizonte, some 270 miles northwest of Rio de Janeiro, will have the chips inserted near their spines allowing their movements to be tracked, said city health department official Maria do Carmo de Araujo Ramos, who is overseeing the program in the city, the capital of Minas Gerais state.

Ramos said the chips would help dog owners find lost pets while helping authorities enforce the law.

"Abandoned dogs are a huge problem in Minas Gerais," Ramos said by phone. "If an abandoned pit bull attacks someone, even kills them, the person who abandoned the dog is responsible for the attack and needs to be punished."

Two state residents were killed by pit bulls this year, and 600 attacks were registered.

The state will pay for the procedure, which is not mandatory but strongly recommended, and the dogs and their owners' personal data will be entered into a state database. Mandatory registration took effect in August but the law has largely been ignored, Ramos said.

In Rio de Janeiro, laws require that pit bulls be kept on chains, be accompanied by someone over 18 and be walked only during the daytime.

2006-11-29 08:28:56 · 11 answers · asked by dolly 6

My maltese a 12 lb. dog, was bit yesterday by a German Shepard. I don't have money for a vet. I put peroxide on the bite, but she is traumatized. What can I do to help her. She hasn't been herself since this happened yesterday. She can walk, but is just lying around, barely eating, but is drinking water alot. Please help me. Thank You K.B.

2006-11-29 08:26:13 · 13 answers · asked by Richard B 1

My previous answers to questions show that I have studied extensively on dog care, because I have a dog. Do you like my answers, yes or no, and why/

2006-11-29 08:22:27 · 6 answers · asked by Tammy C 2

I know that sounds like an odd question. I have a 5 month old Akita puppy. I got an Akita because the breed is very protective. And I live on my own, just moved into a new apt around mid-town. I really like my new apt building next door has a bunch of rowdy guys living in it, I don't like to be bothered.

So they'll cat call to me or even approach me & my Akita just stands there all excited to be meet new people, wagging his tail, prepared to lick the men to death. How do I make him give a warning bark or better yet a little growl? I just want to train him to do that until I tell him it's okay. I've seen people with well trained aggressive breed dogs do that. It works very well. Any suggestions?

2006-11-29 08:03:38 · 30 answers · asked by Little Nell 3

Where is the best place to get carts,harnesses,all the water stuff, and books for training?????

2006-11-29 08:02:19 · 3 answers · asked by the NEWF is BACK!!!! 2

My pup has figured out how to climb our fence. We rent and don't to spend hundreds of dollars on a new fence. We put the pup on a chain and leave the big dog to run in the back yard. We sometimes leave him off the chain to test him. If he climbs the fence we call him to us and put him on the chain, we don't want to punish him for coming back to us.

When he's on the chain he digs and if my landlady sees she'll poop a brick. We think the pup is diging because of the other dog running around. If we can catch him we hollar "Duke NO! Bad Puppy!" and he stops we then divert his attention. We usually leave them out if we're going to be gone more than 30 min and it's nice outside. What else can we do to either keep him from climbing or digging?

2006-11-29 07:57:14 · 12 answers · asked by Tyler and Kassidy's momma 4

And I'm not real sure on how to care for him. SUch as training and stuff. I also have a dog who's about four and I don't want him jealous. Come to think of it my cat isn't happy either. LOL Any tips on how to train him to potty outside?

2006-11-29 07:45:59 · 10 answers · asked by musicpanther67 5

I know she has worms because she has slime come out when she goes poop and she scratches her butt all along the grass. She is only 4 months old and I dont want the worms to affect her too bad. I was told to go to the store and get her some de-wormer, but she has an appointment this Sunday (already paid for) in which she is to be given her shots and her dewormer. Should I go get the store dewormer and pay twice when her appointment is 4 days away or should I wait? How much is she going to suffer between now and then?

2006-11-29 07:41:23 · 24 answers · asked by Sunshine 2

either in cumberland county or salem county

2006-11-29 07:38:00 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am totally blind, so if she stands still and barks, I try to reach her and she just runs again. I need some suggestions!

2006-11-29 07:35:48 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 07:30:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

which is better? black or fawn? male or female? i am looking into buying a pug and im not completely sure what type i want. any input would be nice! thanks!

2006-11-29 07:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by aquagirl_30110 1

I have an 11week old maltipoo puppy. We are crate training him and that is nice in the evenings, etc. He seems to keep his crate dry from 1am-6am no problems...However, when I leave for work he pees and poops but when the dog walker arrives at 12:15 each day his crate is wet. Is his bladder to young to hold it? Am I doing something wrong...how long does it take for housebreaking? I am so careful with him but he still has (1) accident per night in the house-UGH! The crate is small enough for him, he never poops in it-so I'm thinking he just can't hold it yet. Thoughts???

2006-11-29 07:29:04 · 7 answers · asked by gabrielle2213 1

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2006-11-29 07:27:21 · 8 answers · asked by julie c 1

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2006-11-29 07:26:31 · 7 answers · asked by greenhornet 1

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2006-11-29 07:21:59 · 4 answers · asked by libertydogtraining 4

we just got a german short haired pointer....its not very old and since we leave from 7:00AM till 3:00 PM we cant watch her to make sure she doesnt potty in the house...so first we tried a small doggy crate and well she crapped all over herself in that every day so after a while we decided to lock her in the kitchen...and again she crapped and ran all in it and made a huge mess out of it...so i was wondering if anyone had any ideas on how to train her better with out a dog-sitter

2006-11-29 07:18:50 · 7 answers · asked by donniec_22 1

What kinds most popular? Large or small? Maybe they buy the same kind of dog they grew up with? Does it matter how smart the dog is rated?

2006-11-29 07:17:34 · 14 answers · asked by Whit 1

i stripped my walls back to the lining paper,and my two boxers have eaten holes into the wall,and licked the lining paper!!

2006-11-29 07:12:02 · 7 answers · asked by celtbhoymo 1

This doesnt happen all the time but evey once in a while when I go to let my boxer pup out of her crate I noticed A LOT of clear liquid in her crate. I usually figure she must have just messed in the crate but,when I got to cleaning it I realized it was not urine. It was basically odorless, almost like it could have been water but it wasnt because I don't keep water in her cage unless im gone for hours. Has this happened to anyone's animal and what is it? My vet is closed today so I plan on talking to him tomorrow.

2006-11-29 07:01:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know when people have dogs they love to talk about them, so heres your chance.

What type of dog(s) do you have? What are their names? How old are they? Do they get along with your other pets if you have other ones? What kind of food do you feed them (the brand, dry or canned or pouches)?

Tell us about the happy things you love to do with your dog and things that make you smile everytime you think that event happened,etc...

2006-11-29 06:50:57 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I just recently brought a female brussels griffon and had a question to ask and I only want a serious answer. The other night I was about to go to my bedroom when my puppy attached herself to my leg and well was making a "humping" motion. I swatted her off and she continued to make the motion for about 10 seconds and stopped. I have seen a dog that was a girl do this once but I didnt know why. She is 4 months old. Is she in heat? I looked it up but couldnt find anything. She is definently (sp) a SHE.

Also we want to crate train her but she is having difficulty and is pooing and peeing everywhere. I know she is a puppy and it will take a little while, but I heard pets from pet stores are harder to crate train because they are used to going to the bathroom in there place and have no problem doing it in there even though it is to just be a place for them to relax. She gets walked in the morning, stays in the crate in afternoon, walked when I get home and again at night.. advice??

2006-11-29 06:50:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a young Lab puppy and am looking for cheap puppy training information?

I've looked at some sites and found a great book here: http://www.dogtrainingdiscovery.com/cbae/?a=S2NQm7SGGb

Happy to receive other tips...he's 6 months old.

Thx

2006-11-29 06:45:22 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-11-29 06:43:54 · 8 answers · asked by lovingmychris 2

I was about to buy one, but then my wife panicked and said she thinks they're one of the most dangerous dogs to be around families and kids even if they would be kept outdoors. If true, any other suggestions? Thanks

2006-11-29 06:40:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog eats her poop is that normal? its grose then she goes and tries to lick us. I know she eats anything we give her from the table...I know its not good but she is skinny. what can we do to stop her from eating her own poop?

2006-11-29 06:38:34 · 7 answers · asked by thinroch03 2

2006-11-29 06:33:24 · 15 answers · asked by v 2

2006-11-29 06:31:54 · 10 answers · asked by v 2

My small dog is left alone in the house... I know he is not comfortable being alone... When I get home, my house is a total mess.... Garbage everywhere, carpets destroyed, as it seems she is biting them and using her claws.. I dont know what to do, i dont want to get rid of her either......

2006-11-29 06:23:31 · 11 answers · asked by sweetie08 1

ok he is a 7 nearly 8 yrs old and he is acting werid.. he sleeps on the couch and if u try to take him off it he will snap at you and he never did this b4..
now if u ignore him for doing something bold he will leave you presents in the kitchen etc piss etc.. and he pissed on the computer cpu cos he knows i use it a lot...
i dont know wats going on with him.. does anyone have any idea?? can anyone help?

2006-11-29 06:19:59 · 12 answers · asked by babe 1