Dogs - January 2007

Our basset hound puppies are 5 weeks old today. They will be going to their new homes in about 3 weeks. My question is this. How much socialization should they be getting? I want them to be very well socialized before they go to their new homes. Here is a picture of where they are sleeping and playing.


It's a six sided gate, with a big sheet of linoleum under it. I have newspaper on one side and a blanket on the other side. It's working out really well, because they are learning to use the paper to potty. And of course, they have lots of stuffed animals and other toys to play with.

My children, husband and I go in the bedroom with them constantly throughout the day and usually pick one or two of them up for snuggle time. Also, I let them out of the gate for about an hour each day and I sit on the floor and play with them. Their mom still nurses them about 3 times a day. Do you think they are getting enough in terms of being socialized?
Thanks

2007-01-10 07:23:00 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

we just got our puggle today, and i was just wondering if there was any good tips for training.

2007-01-10 07:20:57 · 4 answers · asked by littlehuevo 3

We have a male Chocolate Lab named
Remington Stary Ten Limit....
we want a name for a female chocolate Lab that will go with his name....(we'll probably be getting a female lab ina few months...)

Any Ideas??

2007-01-10 07:20:43 · 19 answers · asked by itsjustme 2

2007-01-10 07:18:45 · 12 answers · asked by kyle d 1

2007-01-10 07:14:13 · 28 answers · asked by itsjustme 2

I have 2 pomeranians at my house right now and this is the 4th day into the females heat since she has had her period. The dogs are after each other and the female wants him but he can only himp her leg or tail. she is shorter then him but the vet said they should still be able to do it! can anyone give me some advice? does it sometimes take days before they will do anything?
If you need to leave the house is there any ways of knowing if they did anything?
I am new at this and the only reason am breeding my pom is because my friends really want one, so they all have homes to go too after she has them!
I would be happy with any advice people could tell me on how this happens mostly how long does it sometimes take?

2007-01-10 07:14:07 · 8 answers · asked by amanda B 2

How can I get her to stop? It makes me violently ill just thinking about it. Aside from picking up the poop--I just want her not to WANT to eat it!! She's well fed otherwise.
PS I tried the pills. No Go.
She's a 2 yr old Australian Shepard

2007-01-10 07:09:16 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have 3 dachshunds
Oscar- short haired red. male
Kobey- long haired shaded red. male
Diesel- a short haired black and tan. male

We also have a chocolate Labrador retriever named Remington. (also male)

2007-01-10 07:05:54 · 30 answers · asked by itsjustme 2

Like allowing them and enjoying when they lick them in the mouth and face

2007-01-10 06:58:30 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

We're thinking of getting a chihuahua but should we get a female or a male? And why? And should we get it spayed/neutered?
Thanks :)

2007-01-10 06:57:34 · 8 answers · asked by buttonmoon1409 1

a few neighborhood dogs have suddenly became blind recently for no apparent reason.
the dogs have no relation to each other,and there not old, or puppies and there all mutts,so how could this be possible?

2007-01-10 06:56:55 · 9 answers · asked by badseed 2

docking your dog's tail can prevent Limber Tail Syndrome?

2007-01-10 06:56:25 · 7 answers · asked by KJ 5

A breeder is telling me that a 6 month old female has reached her adult weight and height. Is this true?

2007-01-10 06:56:05 · 7 answers · asked by GirlNextDoor 2

2007-01-10 06:54:38 · 26 answers · asked by STEVEN P 1

Our whippet passed away recently and we would like another whippet. She was a mix, but looked 100% whippet with a black face and grey/black body. I cannot find breeders who breed black faced whippets. I also have no idea on price. I am looking for a female puppy. Any help? Thanks.

2007-01-10 06:41:21 · 5 answers · asked by philtaxdri 1

2007-01-10 06:40:55 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog was out for a walk the other day and was playing with some other dogs in the park. All of a sudden, she just ran all the way home and was sitting on the door step, when we caught up with her. Ever since then, she has been nervous when we take her to the park. She skulks around and gets a fright if there is another dog barking or running around. She has always been fairly timid, but this is just weird.

2007-01-10 06:37:02 · 9 answers · asked by lovelylexie 4

We have successfully (sort of) trained our new 12-week old puppy to lay in his bed when told to "lay down". He stays there, usually, until we tell him he can get out. We accomplished this in less than 2 hours, so we're happy.

Now, how do we train him to let us know when he has to go outside? He (usually) stays in his bed unless told otherwise, but we now want him to let us know when it's bathroom time. Any suggestions? The dog I had as a child would do this, but I can't remember how we did it.

2007-01-10 06:32:59 · 13 answers · asked by The Truth Hurts! Ouch! 5

vet recommended that we have this done (neutered) my son suggested declawing.

2007-01-10 06:21:35 · 21 answers · asked by ziggy 2

is there any special reason/benefit such that i should register my german shepherd? she will be spayed next month and i do not plan to show her.

2007-01-10 06:19:20 · 8 answers · asked by theoutcrop 4

I have a cute 1 yr old puppy...he's 1/2 basset hound and 1/2 pitbul...so funny looking but anyway, I can't get rid of his fleas. I have had him groomed, use the frontline, used the foggers in the house, had the carpets shampood,washed all of our bedding, washed all his bedding, I give him baths with flea shampoo every week!!! you name it i've done it. I never see them in the house, only on him, never more than just a few but still they are there....he dosen't spend an aweful lot of time outside...any ideas???

2007-01-10 06:16:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am thinking of buying a shar pei he is 2 yrs old and I have been to see him twice. He has been nipped on his head and it looks quite sore the owner says the hair will grow back! Does anyone out there know if it will? He is a short haired type if that helps!!

2007-01-10 06:13:57 · 21 answers · asked by druscilla c 1

I have a shih tzu and he has gotten his hair on his ear very matted and I am having a hard time getting it out. Do not want to cut it out as it is a big ball.

2007-01-10 06:08:11 · 13 answers · asked by jehrapha 4

Okay, you have a problem with your dog so you get onto yahoo answers for a solution and a lot of people give you good answers but there's always this one person who says you're a horrible neglectful person who doesn't deserve to have a dog and your dog is probably an inbred mutt anyway. No matter how simple the question this person is always there to put that very two cents in. Has anyone else encountered this guy/girl?

2007-01-10 05:57:16 · 19 answers · asked by neve_freak2001 5

I really want this dog and have the green light from my wife to get one. The only thing I'm worried about is how much it will shed in the house. If I make sure to brush him at least every other day or so is this something that's manageable? ANY info that you can give about the extent that the GSD sheds and how to manage it is greatly appreciated.

2007-01-10 05:52:42 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 05:47:21 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

i heard that if you get youir puppy spayed before they are one or have gone thru there first heat they will blow up like a balloon

2007-01-10 05:46:31 · 12 answers · asked by RVC 2

that dog is very small in size, he has a black collar around his neck. He is really cute and I am thinking of buying 1.

2007-01-10 05:44:13 · 16 answers · asked by shail422 3

my six month old staffy has started to mark his territory indoors,i know neutering is an option but he has a heart condition so cant have an anaestetic,what can i do?

2007-01-10 05:41:14 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-10 05:41:14 · 9 answers · asked by Jacks036 5