Dogs - January 2007

i just got a little white male maltese who i would like to train to permanently go on puppy pads in a litterbox. i've heard mixed reviews. has anyone SUCCESSFULLY accomplished this, long term?

2007-01-10 14:33:00 · 13 answers · asked by diamond heart 4

The Great Dane,Bull Dog,Bull Mastif,Bull Terrier or poodle

2007-01-10 14:32:08 · 13 answers · asked by GothicThug3tt3 3

preferably a small to medium dog.

2007-01-10 14:30:38 · 4 answers · asked by Gabriel D 1

On my Certificate of Rabies for my dog, this box was checked: Prorab 3f-intervet. So I looked it up online and only found it used for Cats! Can anyone straighten this out for me.

2007-01-10 14:21:27 · 3 answers · asked by Oatmeal 1

I just adopted a boxer/lab from the pound a week ago. They guessed his age to be between around 6 months, maybe 9. He certainly had no previous training prior to me because he doesn't listen for the life of me. But that's not by biggest problem. He goes pee all over the house. At his age, he should not have to go out every half hour. This is my first dog and I'm clueless as how to get him to go potty outside only. I've done my fair share of reading up and right now, I'm taking him out right after he eats, plays and naps. He goes to the same area of the yard everytime and immediately relieves himself and I say "good boy" and he gets a treat. We go back inside and half hour later, he's going on the carpet. I skold him and then immediately take him back outside until he goes again, then he gets another treat and more praise. I think I'm doing things right, but how long does it take for him to only make his business outdoors???

2007-01-10 14:19:59 · 8 answers · asked by Laura L 2

I have a cocker spaniel who seems to have eaten the rind of at least one slice of watermelon. I have no idea why. It's not poisonous to dogs, is it? He's acting okay (other than the "guilty" expression once I discovered what he'd done). Thanks!

2007-01-10 14:18:02 · 22 answers · asked by Vaughn 6

I'm not sure why, it doesn't happen a lot, but when it does it really does not look natural. I think it's mostly when she yawns that it does it. It's a visible almost looks like her teeth are chattering from cold kind of quiver.. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything that could cause this or if they had even seen this happen before..? And what can I do? I plan to ask next time she goes to the vet, but that won't be for a while and I'm not gonna pay an exam fee for just that!

2007-01-10 14:15:11 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

i recently got a dog thats a red nose pitbull but her fur is thicker than my other pitbull is this normal????

2007-01-10 14:14:58 · 5 answers · asked by wonderingwhy 1

If I run out of dog food and dont get a chance to buy more until maybe 2 days later, can I feed my yorkie house food?What should I not feed my dog and what could I feed it?

2007-01-10 14:14:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

My cousin got a Specialty Breed puppy ( Half rottweiler and half mastiff ) and they are filling out the paper work and need a middle name . First name is Bruno

2007-01-10 14:10:13 · 12 answers · asked by litespeed2rw 6

I have an English Mastiff, my first one. I have been attributing some of her mannerisms to being a pup, but I am starting to wonder. I read a lot about mastiffs before I bought her and everything I read said they were very intelligent, but how smart is sitting in your own crap pile? This can't be normal, is it? I mean she does it all the time, not on purpose, but just doesn't seem to care. Anyone have an answer?

2007-01-10 14:08:59 · 23 answers · asked by ? 1

my dog is 13 years in human years and we got him to stop licking where he don't don't have hair but now he comes in my room and i am 14 year old (male) and he goes under my blanket and try to fit his head in my boxers and he does (he is a toy fox terrier) and he starts licking my privet areas. Sometimes he will get on my bed and growl and not let me on my bed if i just got out of shower cause i usasly sit there and get the cloth i want to wear and he will try to lick me there. Can u tell me how i can stop him from doing this it makes sick he does this cause it nasty to me and i can't go to bed sometimes cause of this. *Please tell me how to stop him so i can go to sleep or sit on bed in my towel to find close* Thank you! (please don't report this either i need to know what to do)

2007-01-10 14:05:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

my pit bull puppy 7 wks old has a big ball like boil filled with fluids an blood coming fron her anal area.I tried to put on some gloves an pull it out thinking it was her waste caught there that she couldnt get out,when i did that it seemed as though there was something like an umbilicalcord substance hanging on to the ball like thing coming out of her butt area.what is that? an how do i get rid of it dont have $ to take her to the vet so? what should i do. golf ball coming from her butt with an cord inside her under her tail.

2007-01-10 14:02:22 · 7 answers · asked by That dude2000 1

When I go out for a night of drinking I don’t hold back. However, this past weekend I became so intoxicated I was disoriented. Even worse, I had no perception where I was and almost got hit by a car. The bars I go to are pretty much in a 5 to 10 block range and I always walk. So my question is where can I buy or rent a Seeing Eye dog to bring out with me to the bars and most importantly guide me safely home?

2007-01-10 13:52:53 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog tried to jump on my bed and when she landed she bent her front to paws forward. When this happend she yelped. Since this moring she has been limping around. What do I do and How do I know if she broke or sprained it. I was think she would not be able to walk if she broke it but that is only a thought.

she is a 12 year old cocker spaniel

2007-01-10 13:47:38 · 13 answers · asked by murmurlover 1

I have a 3 m/o GSD that I've had for about 2 weeks now. He's a good puppy so far...other than not paying attention to me at times, but overall I'm very happy with his temperment. I bought a book today that scared me a little...it says that 80-90% of all GSD's at some point during adolescence (10-24 months) will try to gain control over it's owner(s) by "challenging" - them perhaps by ignoring commands or even with a growl, snarl or snap. If the dog senses the slightest bit of fear in you, he'll take over as "leader." The book goes on to say that physical or verbal punishment practices will increase the possibility that this "challenge" will be violent. Anyway my questions...
1.) Is this true? Any experiences with this behavior?
2.) How do you correct a puppy without verbal punishments such as "NO!"
3.) My fiance has a slight fear of bigger dogs (seems to love this puppy so far though). If he scares her someday in the future is he going to disrespect her forever?
Thanks

2007-01-10 13:46:35 · 7 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2

i have a dog and he now 2 years old.i order him from bazil and at tha time i didnt know anything bout akc papers to tell that ya dog is regestrated . anyways he was mating with this gurl dog and she didnt want to give me my money cause i didnt have my akc papers 4 my dog. i dont to be cheated again so i want to know how do i get akc papers for my toy yorkshire so please help

2007-01-10 13:44:03 · 8 answers · asked by ms. cutie03 1

Besides going to the Vet, because she is very old, and it causes her too much pain to get in the car, so any suggestions?
And dont say shoot her or put her down, it isnt her time, she is still so full of life and such a part of our family.
I heard Glucosamine, any comments? Thanks.
She is a large black lab.
Symptoms are worse now with the cold weather.

2007-01-10 13:42:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Personally, i don't like little dogs as much as bigger dogs. I am not trying to say that i dislike all little dogs, but i have found in my experience that many of them are more yippy and agressive than larger ones. Again, don't get me wrong; i know many great, sweet and well behaved little dogs. But i just find that medium or large dogs in general are my favorite, because i find them to have great personalities and they are (in my opinion, please don't take offense) cuter.
(i am trying to be very careful about my wording here because i dont want to be mean to any little dogs or their owners! and remember i am not saying that i dislike all of them!)

Well anyways i was just wondering what your opinion is about little dogs and what you like/dislike about them.

2007-01-10 13:41:06 · 20 answers · asked by Miso 2

the dog is about 1 month 11 days old. Long ears that are very puffy.

2007-01-10 13:37:30 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 pom puppies about 5 wks old. They are doing really well on puppy mush. How do I introduce dry food? If I just put it out, is that okay or should I mix it with something? I put a plate of dry food for them today and they seemed to like it and eat it with no problems. Was I wrong to do that? I dont want anything to happen to them just because I dont know any better. Thanks.

2007-01-10 13:33:34 · 10 answers · asked by neabean18 3

i have a 4 month old puppy and when i put him in his kennel overnight hes fine but when i let him out in the morning he is soaked with drool and so is the door to the kennel. it seems he chews at it to try and get out. is this normal? how do i fix this? its a mess to clean up

2007-01-10 13:30:41 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Charlie is shih tzu / pomeranian, 4 months old. We've had him for 5 days. At first he was very quiet. He bonded with my 8 year old daughter which we expected cuz she's naturally maternal. Charlie barks at my 10 year old son when he comes into the room, whether my daughter is there or not. Also, Charlie won't go to ANYBODY if my daughter is there. When she's not around, she still doesn't show an interest in my other 2 kids. Will this change? When we picked him from the litter, he was fine with all 3 kids, going back & forth between them. My heart is breaking for my other 2 kids!!! HELP!

2007-01-10 13:17:14 · 6 answers · asked by cac464 1

I just adopted a sweet puppy from the pound. I want to name him Joseph but a friend of mine said that dogs should have simple names. What do you think?

2007-01-10 13:15:48 · 21 answers · asked by Chiquita B 2

2007-01-10 13:14:22 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

what can be done when dogs in heat

2007-01-10 13:11:39 · 13 answers · asked by Darlene L 1

2007-01-10 13:07:07 · 16 answers · asked by Gil Amish 1

calling the cops is no good because they would have to wittness it

2007-01-10 13:06:15 · 18 answers · asked by bubdotd1030 1

Male and a female chihuahua! Here are some names i have picked out...which ones are the best for the pair of them? Or do you have any other suggestions? This is the second time i asked the question...sorry..but i just cant narrow it down. lol

Elvis & Presley
Yahtzee & Scrabble
Powder & Puff
Mercedes & Benz
Tamale & Tabasco
Martini & Tequila
Sanchez & Diego
Champagne & Cavier
Nelly & Nitro
Peeka & Boo
Emmy & Oscar
Shelby & Cobra (as in mustangs)
Pina Colada & Daquari

As you can see i got some really good suggestions but still cant choose. Feel free to add more ideas or pick your favorite from the list.

Thanks again!

2007-01-10 13:01:01 · 53 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 12:58:56 · 3 answers · asked by Ms. Young 2