Dogs - January 2007

Thank you all for your suggestions...I don't want anyone to think I don't love this dog...she is the light of my life, but I can't even sit on the toilet without her asking to come up!!!

2007-01-19 09:53:13 · 5 answers · asked by jumbos_mom 5

My dad has a large German Shepherd/Pointer dog mix who 9 years old. He loves him very very much. However, recently his dog Goliath has become aggressive to his other German Shepherd 1 1/2 y/o male dog. Both dogs have been friends for 8 months. My dad heard a dog fight in his backyard and Goliath was attacking Lucky (his other GSD). He was growling at him and tried was playing a dominant game with him. When my dad went to walk away with Goliath he nearly bit him by snapping his teeth at him. I'm wondering if it was because my dad wouldn't let him touch Lucky. Do dogs do this when they become older?

2007-01-19 09:48:41 · 13 answers · asked by elysianlife1983 1

We have a 10 month old labradoodle and he has no problem with going into his crate, but he starts whining/crying about 5:00 am. We usually put him in his crate around 11:00 pm. We tried leaving him out one night and he put a hole in the couch. He is fine being in his crate during the day, but seems to wake up so early. Any help?

2007-01-19 09:45:57 · 10 answers · asked by sbrement 1

This is not a serious behavior problem. I'm just curious about this because I've never had a dog before.

I have a 10-month old mutt who is from the animal shelter and weighs in at 52 pounds. He is very sweet, submissive, and generally relaxed around the house.

He does this curious thing though where he takes small things and moves them. He'll take gloves, cell phones, hats, anything he can reach and just take them either upstairs or downstairs.

I've noticed on walks that he'll stop to pick up a stick and just carry it for about as long as he can.

Not even the vet is sure what breed he is. He looks like an overgrown Benji.

Again, this isn't a big problem. I'm just wondering what's going through his mind. We've nicknamed him Klypto.

2007-01-19 09:42:32 · 17 answers · asked by Gwendolyn 2

Ok i know this is a kinda gross question, but i have a 3 month old puppy and she keeps getting into the litter box. We keep it clean all the time, we have tried raising it, and moving it we have tried everything but she finds ways to get into it, i dont understand. We are running out of ideas. Can she get sick from it? If anyone has any ideas its really appriciated.

2007-01-19 09:41:33 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

my male toy fox terrier is 4 years old. he won't attack other dogs or bite them, it's just that he growls and jumps on them. I really want to adopt another dog but i can't with his attitude. Is there anything i can do to stop his bad behavior?

2007-01-19 09:39:00 · 11 answers · asked by DancerABT 1

My Pom is cream colored and small.

I live in Denver, where it's been snowy and/or cold for 6 weeks (the first storm was the day after we got the dog, actually.) So there are certain spots where there is still a couple feet of snow, and other spots where the ground is covered in sheer ice.

My first concern is the dog getting too cold, as he's so small. How cold is too cold for a Pomeranian? Or any dog?

My second concern is the 12 inch deep puddles and thick grimy areas of melting snow at every crosswalk.

We live in the city, so there's a crosswalk, you know, every block.

The grimy puddles get his pretty cream fur matted and turn it black.

Would you walk your dog at all? (He's so much happier when we do.)

I am new to having a dog in a city, and new to small dogs in general, so I'm sure there is a solution to this problelm that I haven't thought of yet.

2007-01-19 09:32:17 · 6 answers · asked by leos_mama 3

besides being yappy,,do they really shed as much as other long haired dogs ???and anyone near west central saskatchewan have one to sell or give away ?????

2007-01-19 09:25:07 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was due to buy a Boxer pup in a couple of weeks time.
But a friend has offered me a Boxer that is twelve months old and in need of a new home.
I know very little about dogs.
Is this dog too old to take on,
will it make strange with a new owner.
How would it react with my kids.
Any help please.

2007-01-19 09:21:23 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was wondering if anyone knew of Pomeranian breeders close to CT.
Thanks

2007-01-19 09:19:17 · 3 answers · asked by Freshman15 3

What is your breed of dog? Why did you choose that specific breed?

My dog is a Bichon Frise..Her name is Evie, she is just adorable! We chose a Bichon becuase we had friends that had them, they have wonderful temperments, just the right size, and hypoallergenic !

2007-01-19 09:17:26 · 25 answers · asked by sorry richard! ps :amanda 5

I'm really serious about buying a Chihuahua pup (the apple headed breed) so if anyone can help it would be very much appreciated. I've already searched on the net, the further i go the more confusing or dead-ends i get.

2007-01-19 09:14:33 · 5 answers · asked by astroschick 2

my dog has it and is not responding very to the meds this time. any advice?

2007-01-19 09:12:47 · 2 answers · asked by tandypants 5

I have a small dog and it ate about 145 g of milk chocolate. What should I do? She has been throwing up.

2007-01-19 09:12:24 · 24 answers · asked by Bo B 2

2007-01-19 09:10:42 · 24 answers · asked by alfie 1

2007-01-19 08:52:30 · 10 answers · asked by rock chick 1

2007-01-19 08:51:32 · 18 answers · asked by anne 2

I have a 7 1/2 month old male neutered lab. He barks at me all the time. When i am gone he is crated. He doesn't bark when i leave. I stand outside the door before leaving and when coming home and don't hear barking. When i am home, however he barks at me constantly. He gets 2 good walks in a day plus i play with him and his toys. He doesn't have to go to the bathroom and his food/water needs are met. Every hour and a half or so he will just bark at me (wanting to play-he will do play bows and run around with toys). I know labs are hyper but this is nonstop. Each barking episode lasts about 20 minutes. and he is getting worse. He now barks in the middle of the night wanting to play. I try to ignore him and never play with him when he misbehaves. I am waiting to hear back from my vet about this. But has anyone had any situations simlar to this? Does anyone have any suggestions on how to correct this? He is driving me crazy. I can no longer do any work at home.

2007-01-19 08:49:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anna M 2

2007-01-19 08:38:41 · 15 answers · asked by prelude girl 2

2007-01-19 08:37:50 · 17 answers · asked by hsvxclr8r 3

2007-01-19 08:31:36 · 31 answers · asked by Guttahball 1

My four-year old shi-tzu mutt (rescued from the pound two years ago) has bitten this guy twice now. Both times the guy was approaching dog in a friendly manner. I was in the room with them and was totally surprised by the dog's response. The dog never bites anyone else -he interacts with other guys fine. How can we stop this aggressiveness towards this one man? Both times dog drew blood. Second time dog chased guy and bit him twice; we had to drag dog off the guy's leg-I thought the dog was going to kill the guy. Background: Dog rescued from pound two years ago. Had been abused before that. This guy is a regular visitor-why would dog act like this and what can we do about it?

2007-01-19 08:16:07 · 12 answers · asked by debisbooked 2

2007-01-19 08:15:40 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

I play little tricks on my dogs, like making their ball disappear when I throw it (every dog owner knows that trick)and getting them to look for it, or we play hide & seek, or I knock on the wall and say "come in" so they think someone is at the door.. and its like they totally get the jokes and they think its funny too.. Is it just me, or do other people joke around and play with their dogs like that too??

2007-01-19 08:15:35 · 21 answers · asked by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7

He is a lakeland terrier chiuaua cross. 6 months old. he lifts his paw up when he looks at me or the cat!!

2007-01-19 08:10:26 · 35 answers · asked by jenna d 1

What dog breed can I get for my family to live indoors which is laid back and easy to train. I'm not looking for a very high energy dog.

2007-01-19 08:04:03 · 22 answers · asked by amig 1

Before most beagles were made to be pets. Where did they originate?

2007-01-19 08:01:56 · 8 answers · asked by Twiztnin 5

when is it safe to change for Eukanuba puppy food to Iamms puppy food? Just because ithey are made by the same company and i can buy the iaams at the grocery store rather than travel to the pet store out of town for the other food? Also does anyone know if there is a difference between those 2 brands?

2007-01-19 07:55:59 · 16 answers · asked by ohsuzanna123 2

2 of my dogs were fighjting then one starting to pee and poop green stuff... then it keeps drolling none stop.. and it wouldnt open its mouth help me plz! thank you

2007-01-19 07:53:53 · 13 answers · asked by darren y 1

2007-01-19 07:51:06 · 8 answers · asked by leos_mama 3