Dogs - December 2006

My Dachsund just had back surgery 2 weeks ago. She is doing really well. She can walk normal normal now when she goes to potty. She can't beg though... She loves to beg when she wants treats. She loves her treats. I just wondered if this was normal.

2006-12-18 09:28:48 · 4 answers · asked by LESLIE28128 1

2006-12-18 09:26:25 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Very small 4 week old constasntly bites. Tried snapping my finger on his nose and biting his ear. Nothing works.
When he is is on the floor with other animals he tries to bite them.

2006-12-18 09:20:32 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-18 09:15:20 · 8 answers · asked by LoveLife 1

of data detall,

2006-12-18 09:12:16 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

The kind of sign you put in your window as a warning.

2006-12-18 09:10:18 · 21 answers · asked by eric g 1

I have a delima. My dad really really really wants a puppy. But the thing is, he has a full time job. But he still wants that puppy. HOw do WE take care of it?

2006-12-18 09:06:42 · 4 answers · asked by laplagens 2

2006-12-18 09:04:55 · 6 answers · asked by girl 1

She shivers a lot, and you can just tell she doesn't feel good at all. She doesnt wag her tail, and shes getting SOOO SOOO skiny, she hasnt touched her food, and she wont eat any meat or anything we try to feed her...what is wrong?!?!

2006-12-18 09:00:08 · 13 answers · asked by Britt 2

I have two females, amongst a couple other dogs, large breeds that have recently begun to fight every time they're around each other. Is there anything I can do to stop them from trying to be dominant?

2006-12-18 08:56:12 · 7 answers · asked by Rissa 2

My father works full time and has 2 kids to take care of, but wants a puppy. Any suggestions on how to do that?

2006-12-18 08:52:04 · 12 answers · asked by laplagens 2

2006-12-18 08:35:37 · 43 answers · asked by Not From The Lebanon 2

2006-12-18 08:21:51 · 13 answers · asked by steverut66 1

About two and a half years ago, I agreed to take my friend's dog because my friend was moving into an apartment where he couldn't have pets. The dog was eight years old at the time. Now my friend is moving into a place where he can have pets, and (per our agreement) has asked for his dog back. But the dog is happy with me--I've got other dogs and kids to keep him company, and he gets to sleep with me at night (my friend puts him in a kennel). He's also begun to show signs of age, and I'm worried that leaving his "adopted" family to go back to my friend is going to be really hard on him. My friend lives 800 miles away, so sharing the dog is out of the question. Any thoughts?

2006-12-18 08:11:26 · 22 answers · asked by Patrick C 4

2006-12-18 08:01:52 · 12 answers · asked by dee d 1

2006-12-18 07:56:53 · 9 answers · asked by miramirez729 1

my puppy is a toy french poodle and all day she picks with her ear whats does it mean when she do that

2006-12-18 07:50:52 · 16 answers · asked by tabia801 1

i can't afford sugery for him the vet said it was a clean break but he said sugery would be the best option, he wan'ts to put pins in it......is there anyway i could "set" his leg by myself at home and just put a splint on till it heels.....his leg doesn't bother him he's still as active as before but he just doen't use his injured leg as much as the other 3

i live w/ my parents and i'm jobless so i really can't afford any professional help right now

2006-12-18 07:49:39 · 10 answers · asked by hmmm...interesting 3

Everytime some1 comes at my house my pug will hide behind me. Can some1 help me???

2006-12-18 07:47:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-18 07:46:52 · 26 answers · asked by Andrew F 1

My kids (10, 6, and 3) would love to have a dog. My wife is allergic to dogs and is afraid to get one. I herd that the Yorkshire terrier breed is hypoallergenic. Is this a good dog for us? Will my wife be allergic to it?

2006-12-18 07:43:46 · 14 answers · asked by Justin M 2

Yes, I know they are dangerous but I'm still gone to get one. So can anyone tell me where and the price?

2006-12-18 07:39:54 · 16 answers · asked by jack 6

Is it true that if a pit bull smells blood on you then it will attack you because they are fighting dogs and it is in there blood.

2006-12-18 07:23:08 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am purchasing a lab puppy from my sister and law we don't know anything about it. Her yellow lab 1 year old is expecting puppies the dad is a chocolate lab (they say silver) . I am not sure how to tell what kind of quality the puppies will be. or what to expect both parent dogs have papers How do I determine if they are show dog material. I don't know anything about how to detemine any of this like I said I have a ton of questions on this subject.

2006-12-18 07:21:39 · 19 answers · asked by lisabluef 1

okay i have tried everything honestly she is pretty much house broken but you can leave her outside all day she comes in and pees on the floor! also she is only 9 months old but she shouldve learned by now also the chewing i dont know what else to do it drives me crazy she just doesnt seem to care someone please help me

2006-12-18 07:20:15 · 13 answers · asked by Sweet G 1

What's with all the poodle crosses? They all look alike *okay, most* which is a red-flag that the genes a poodle carries are VERY dominant, like brown eyes in people or the atbby gene in cats. Really, it seems that there is a rare, and I mean VERY rare chance that you will get a dog that most would find attractive *or is it just me?* http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/poodlemix.htm That is a link to the most popular poodle mixes on the market. Many of them have pictures *don't be fooled by the first pomapoo pic, it's not the most commonly occuring appearance*
i don't in any way advocate breeding mixed breed UNLESS your intent is to breed it in a way that will bring about a new breed *pick certain traits you want, breed only the dogs that carry these traits. common sense issue there*
All that I want to know is, why poodles? Why is it that poodle+whatever sounds like such a good idea? I don't get it. Do you?

2006-12-18 07:15:18 · 16 answers · asked by mandy 3

I've been volunteering at the local Animal Shelter for a few days now... And I've been wondering how to get the dogs to not pull on the leash. It's not that I really mind, they're not super-powerful dogs and they don't pull me over or anything... But I believe that if they walked well on the leash, their adoption chances would raise significantly.
All the places I've checked say "talk to the dog calmly and make sure the dog is calm when you start the walk/put the leash on," which isn't really feasible. You have to nearly shout to be heard over a dozen dogs barking, and it would be near impossible for any dog to be calm in those conditions.
And it's also not like I can work with them 24/7 either. The shelter is only open from eleven to four; and in the mornings I have to clean. Also, the budget isn't really high, so an obedience school is way out of the question. I'm not quite sure a choke collar or whatever is the best way to go, either. It just seems cruel. So, any suggestions?

2006-12-18 07:11:29 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some people seem so set on this. It's frustrating working in shelters, and seeing dogs come and go. Their are an estimated 400 million stray dogs alone in this world (not to mention cats, and other animals). Why are people so fixated on breeding, buying from pet stores, or back yard breeders? There are dogs of all ages, puppies to adults, mixed to pure breeds. But instead at Christmas everyone goes and buys a puppy. Not to mention the shelters that are overwhelmed with 8 month dogs in spring. There are shelters everywhere that are good, some are pounds and put the dogs to sleep after 72 hours. What does it take to get through to people? Dogs arn't fashion accessories and they arn't disposable!!! Does anyone feel this way too? How do I get people who ask or say that adopting is bad and taking on another dogs "problem" to understand?

2006-12-18 07:05:34 · 12 answers · asked by rocksnobb 2

why

2006-12-18 07:04:33 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-18 06:56:54 · 10 answers · asked by DAVID B 1