Dogs - December 2006

I have a 7 month old Sheltie. She is super smart and a real sweatheart. She does very well in obedience and looks like she'll be great at agility as well. We have taken our fourth class. She loves the tunnels and hurdles and even the A frame. However, she's really scared of the teeter totter because it's narrow and obviously moves. She also doesn't like the dog walk because it's narrow and she can't see what's ahead. I put her on top of the walk and lure her slowly across with treats. Does it sometimes take a while for dogs to get used to this equipment? She won't pass the class unless she can do everything. Also, how do you teach a dog to "weave"? What equipment does the very first level of competitive agility use? Also, she's scared of the tire jump if it's not secured. Any advice? I don't want to give up 'cause she's so quick and eager to learn and please. I think she'll be awesome at agility. Alot of her apprehensiveness might be 'cause I'm new at agility too!

2006-12-07 23:44:43 · 6 answers · asked by SHELTIELUVER 3

My partner is currently free but may start work within the next few months. We would like to get a puppy but are wondering whether after the first few months, it can stay on its own for the day. Breeds we have in mind are Goldern Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, Yorkshire Terrier and Labradors.

2006-12-07 23:32:18 · 11 answers · asked by Raaul 1

I really want to train her! Shes 11 mnths old. I want to teach her sit, stay, come ,heel. stuff like that. Can any1 help???

2006-12-07 23:22:18 · 14 answers · asked by ***Mallie*** 2

my dogs are 9 months old and both have been neutured/spayed. the female is more inclined to eat the feces than the male.

2006-12-07 23:10:16 · 12 answers · asked by Jerry H 1

I noticed that he is limping after he eats? could he have a blockage?

2006-12-07 23:07:28 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I usually just wrap up some treats for them so that they can have something to open while we humans are. I do want to get my chihuahua some lil' snow boots though.........So, what is your dog/cat getting??

2006-12-07 23:05:45 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 22:47:26 · 38 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 22:46:45 · 11 answers · asked by JUVELITO Tomon 1

I have two pit bulls and one is a male and one is a female and they are both fixed...when ever they start played my male dog starts to mount my female dog whenever she is not paying attention...is this normal for fixed dogs...or is this just playful play?

2006-12-07 22:42:19 · 11 answers · asked by thesweetgirl1515@sbcglobal.net 2

2006-12-07 22:17:16 · 18 answers · asked by tinkerbell 4

2006-12-07 22:14:06 · 11 answers · asked by zoing 2

so my dog had 8 puppies 4 boys 4 girls
and one of the girls is reallly really skinny but she loooks like she is nursing.
it is worrying me there only like 24 hours old but the rest have a little tummmy and you cant see her bones and really feel them.
i just want to know if i should go to the vet about this or is it maybe just because shes just smaller then the others or doesnt feel like drinking as much as the others. or is she at risk of dying. thanks

2006-12-07 21:56:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-07 21:38:06 · 17 answers · asked by dc7filomena 2

2006-12-07 20:50:43 · 15 answers · asked by honey b 1

i have a 10 month old rottweiller/old english mastiff cross puppy that is hyper, jumps on everyone. tried everything to train her, no puppy classes in my area. any ideas how to calm her down and get her to behave when people are about?

2006-12-07 20:03:38 · 17 answers · asked by horrified 2

How will my vet test for heartworms? How much is that procedure! I have three dogs that have never been tested for heartworms! Buddy a 1 1/2 yr old German shep mix, Maggie a 2 yr old Doxie mix, Bandit a 10 mth old Papillon! What happens if they do have them? Can they be cured? how expensive is that? I'm just having financial issues at the moment and want to know how much i am gonna have to fork out for all of this!

2006-12-07 19:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would really like to give him a great but unusual name. I would really love some ideas.

Please no jokes . . .

2006-12-07 19:10:59 · 23 answers · asked by kellz_car 3

First Dog ever and he's great so far, any tips, on anything????

2006-12-07 19:08:11 · 8 answers · asked by CutiePie 2

2006-12-07 18:39:29 · 14 answers · asked by Sue K 1

I am picking up a 7 week old German Shepherd puppy from the breeder next weekend. She has been weaning the pups off their mothers milk, but when i went up i noticed they were wearing the food...lol. The pups stunk like normal messy puppies do, is it safe to bath the pup at that age?....i also have a smaller older dog that will have to get used to him, and am thinking about bathing him after i bring him home so he doesn't smell up the house?.....?

2006-12-07 18:24:18 · 13 answers · asked by Ruby 2

my other dog has no problems only her he is a cocker spainel and she is a king charles i rang the vets and they still say it's nothing to worry about but i am

2006-12-07 18:10:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog needs to use the bathroom but cant.. She acts like she wants to go for about a half hour now. Im not sure what to do its about 2 in the morning.. Is there anything i can do to help her??

2006-12-07 17:44:15 · 5 answers · asked by ladym963 3

the last few days we,ve had accidents on the carpet, expected i know, its just he,s been so good, how do i encourage him back too the paper?

2006-12-07 17:38:55 · 14 answers · asked by apple 2

she just had puppies and whenever they get too far away from her she goes and picks them from the back of the nexk with her mouth and brings them back. i know it's ok for cats to be picked up by the back of the neck but doesn't it hurt dogs?

2006-12-07 17:33:06 · 21 answers · asked by chapped lips 5

My History - over 13 years My Hubby & I have rescued 4 English Pointers from Hunters who wanted to kill them because they were 'gun-shy'. All 4 have lived over 11 years. Which is old for dogs. Our oldest we had to put down last year after 2 surgeries. We have one dog left & have been attempting to adopt from 'rescue' centers. They either don't return emails or phone calls or have these idiot rules. We attempted to adopt an 8 month old puppy that was kept in a barn silo for her life. With no phone call or other email, they rejected our applications because "I" smoke. Here the dog has been in a silo for 8 months. We are offering them love, life, a companion, food, warmth, shelter and happiness in a non-abusive home and with no other inquiries said 'no' because I smoke. I could've lied...but I didn't. Our other four dogs lived long happy dog lives. Now this morning, after 2 weeks of phone calls with another rescue center.....

2006-12-07 17:22:24 · 26 answers · asked by COOKIE 5

Most airlines want your dog to be under 20 pounds. What if my pug weighs 24. I don't want to ship him as cargo. I have to have him next to me in the cabin. What airline will let him ride with me even though he is not a chiuaua?

2006-12-07 17:16:33 · 7 answers · asked by tagden 3

monday my beautful basset hound was killed by a car the driver didnt even stop i heard the car slam in to her.and her yelp then nothing .she got out of the fence i dont see how but she did.i keep hearing the crash and her yelping in my mind i have no family to talk too i guess they think im crazy because she was a dog to them i cant help it .

2006-12-07 17:13:57 · 17 answers · asked by bassetluv 4

I have not given my dog any medications, now his two year +, what should i do?

2006-12-07 17:12:42 · 12 answers · asked by W0615 4

2006-12-07 17:11:56 · 18 answers · asked by DIVINE 2

I have a 6 week old pure bred pitbull and want to put it on pet insurance, whether or not the ear cropping is included or not does not matter, but which companies should I be recommended to? heard of plenty such as the insurance with petsmart and others but which is the best? cons vs pros with each please

2006-12-07 17:03:00 · 14 answers · asked by Darius F 1