Dogs - December 2006

2006-12-12 01:05:49 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Toby is a 5 month old Sheltie. I also just asked a question about him being afraid of large dogs. He is a quick learner. He learned sit, down, come, and stay after only a couple of times showing him! I plan on doing obedience with him. The big problem is "heeling". He walks well on long walks. I use a harness since he tends to pull. Unfortunately, you can't use a harness when doing competitibe obedience. I need to get him used to heeling on a collar. He just sits there and I have to tug him to move even a bit. I reassure him and encourage him with treats and a friendly tone. He'll move a bit and then stop. He refuses to walk at my side. I never had this problem with training any dog to heel. He is weary of alot of things. Should I try a choker or would that just scare him more? Any ideas on methods of getting him to heel nicely at my side would be greatly appreciated! I don't want to give up because he is a very smart dog! He also is used to walking (continued)

2006-12-12 00:41:45 · 7 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

Will a 8week old staffordshire bull terrier puppy be ok in a very large puppy pen alone, with a play area with chew toys approx (2ft X 4ft). bedding area approx (0.5ft X0.5ft), a smaller toilet area (0.25ft X 0.25ft) (puppy is trained to go toilet on newspaper). - How much food and water should be left out and how often do puppys need feeding. - I have heard of puzzels which contain food and also feeding timers?

2006-12-12 00:10:46 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

My puppy is a rather big puppy. She's about 45lbs. My question is - After we bring her home from her surgery, how am I supposed to carry her around? She's pretty heavy, so do I just pick her up gently and put her outside to go pee? I don't want to hurt her stitches. Another thing, she likes to stretch a lot before she wakes up, will she still do that while the stitches are in there or does "dog common sense" tell her that she can't do it? This stuff is all so new to me.

Thanks to anyone who can help!

2006-12-12 00:07:08 · 13 answers · asked by Amanda 2

He jumps up at me to bite me sometimes, I know that he Is teething so I got him some toys but at this point hes biting everything including me, hes even going outside to this tree and putting wood In his mouth I don't get it. Please help

2006-12-12 00:04:36 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

Manchester, Northwest, UK

2006-12-11 23:58:43 · 14 answers · asked by Christopher H 1

2006-12-11 23:51:39 · 20 answers · asked by PRINCESS! 2

This has been slowly happening for the past 3 or 4 days. She is vomiting brownish liquid - sometimes a little foamy. When she got up to walk this morning she almost fell down like she has lost her coordination or has no strenght. I finally gave her some Pepto Bismol and she has a temp of 100.6 which is pretty low. Does it sound like she has been poisioned or just a some other kind of sickness going on? She is up to date on shots and heartworm negative- and on heartworm preventative. I used to work for a vet about 10 years ago so I usually know what to do when she gets a little sick but this time she has me worried and I need some help. So far- the pepto bismol has helped her and she has drank some water - but only a little bit. If she continues to get worse I will take her to the vet TODAY--SO please no hateful answers accussing me of being cheap and uncaring ---which is the response some people get when they ask for help with dog issues.

2006-12-11 22:56:07 · 13 answers · asked by Ohwhyme? 2

i'm going to buy a dog at the begining of next year i will be living in scotland what dog should i buy

2006-12-11 22:53:44 · 16 answers · asked by jc 2

2006-12-11 22:41:46 · 8 answers · asked by Squeaks 1

2006-12-11 22:32:38 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Been using tick wash, frontline spray, the dogs also had a tick shot from the vet (supposed to last a month but only lasted a week), and have spread lime in my yard (this kills ticks but they came back only after a few days). Anyone got any other ideas?

2006-12-11 22:27:03 · 3 answers · asked by Lochie 3

everytime some1 walks in our door our 4month old pup jumps all over them, will he grow out of this ..... it is very cute but im scarded some1 wont think it is cute...wht can i do

2006-12-11 22:14:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

as i asked a while ago,., our problem is Why do cats & dogs fight?!,., so i need your help,., i need:
-objective
-hypothesis
-review of releted literature
-significance of the study
-abstract & a lot more,.

cud you also advice me on how do do this.,. like who am i going to? whom to interview?., and so much more or just give me a definite answer,., thank you so much!.,., you really help me a lot!,.,

regards,
erichaos

2006-12-11 21:26:23 · 7 answers · asked by erichaos 1

Mine only acts like an odd-ball dog that hates to get his feet wet.

2006-12-11 21:25:07 · 4 answers · asked by Alice Chaos 6

well my dad wants a black poodle but i want a pomer we already have one silky terrier and one bichon maltese and we both want another dog so dont say two dogs are plenty:) wich are better?

2006-12-11 21:08:03 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

She's on her menstrual period, and my male dachshund just keeps on trying to mate her, but she doesnt want to and often barks at him and eventually fight. But then again, my male dachshund tries and tries.. Whats wrong with her?

2006-12-11 21:02:22 · 17 answers · asked by ch4rd71 1

i need your scientific answers or maybe just your opinion,this thing is for our investigatory project., you could really help a lot,., i wish you take this seriously,., i appreciate all your answers,., thanks a lot

regards,
erichaos

2006-12-11 20:52:28 · 6 answers · asked by erichaos 1

or does he have to be older for any reason?
I mean a good raw knuckle marrow bone that is generally deemed good for dogs

2006-12-11 20:52:08 · 16 answers · asked by rose_merrick 7

He sleeps in a crate for protection from the cat, and because my house is open plan. this is day five; he was a little better last night but still whines most of the night. I am taking professional advice about how to comfort him; but just wondered how long it took your pups to get used to their crates at night? Thank you

2006-12-11 20:50:43 · 13 answers · asked by rose_merrick 7

My parents said I can get a dog but I have to take care of it all by myself which includes feeding it.However I'm pretty sure it won't be healthy for it to go without food when I'm in school which is about 7:30am to 4:00pm counting traveling time.

My mom says I can feed it more before and after school but I don't think it'll work.

Is there a way to take care of it food when I'm in school?
If there isn't then I can convince my parents to at least feed it.

2006-12-11 20:40:59 · 10 answers · asked by HikariKawaii 2

Hello doggy breeders or people who are good with dog types, I am here to tell you... all forget the intro, Ok, any of you's know a dog bigger than 31 inches? And don't say a Great Dane.

2006-12-11 19:51:51 · 5 answers · asked by - Eiren - 3

Are there any dogs that are brought up vegetarian? What alternatives to meat can you give your animals or is it cruel?

2006-12-11 19:23:54 · 7 answers · asked by jaygirl 4

my little girl is 8 months old and she has a funny smell comming from her rear end. shes a smaller breed (minnie lab whippet)
from what ive seen online im guessing its because shes in heat but im a concerned parent and shes my first puppy. just making sure shes ok.

2006-12-11 19:11:36 · 6 answers · asked by sweetangel131989 2

Okay, I'm not in want of answers like "Don't buy puppies online" I'm in want of what I should ask an online seller to ensure that they are legit and all that. I've gotten so far as requesting refferences, but i know that's not enough. I've also decided that asking for pictures of the parents is a good idea, too, as well as what conditions the puppies are raised in. See, no breeders in the area of the dog that I want so I cantacted a woman online about a puppy I want before I knew buying dogs online is a bad idea and I really really want a puppy and I don't want to settle for a beagle when what I really want is a papillon. Patience is not my forte. But, babbling rambling aside...
What should I ask for? Pictures in a specific position so I know it's not stock photography? C'mon, help a girl out here.

2006-12-11 18:57:42 · 5 answers · asked by mandy 3

according to my mom chocolates might cause your dog to become epileptic..I'd like to confirm if it is really true

2006-12-11 18:41:29 · 22 answers · asked by florj 1

can help

2006-12-11 18:37:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-11 18:23:39 · 21 answers · asked by Babs 1

I have a 10+ year old Llaso Apso and lately he's been coughing a lot. I'm not sure if it is phlegm or if it's something else. Is this a normal thing for old dogs? Other than this, he's been himself, not sick or anything. What could if be?

2006-12-11 18:11:20 · 5 answers · asked by see_detachment 2

2006-12-11 18:02:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous