Dogs - January 2007

As I read most questions posted here about dogs and the problems they are presenting their owners with, I wonder. Has anybody ever heard of APPROPRIATE corrections? If so, why not apply them? When did the IDIOTIC idea of ONLY motivational training ever start? Why have so many people forgotten the fact that we are dealing with dogs that NEED DISCIPLINE in their lives? And finally, do these people realize that WE are filling up the shelters with OUR neurotic behaviors towards our dogs by making them neurotics too?

2007-01-07 01:36:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a working cocker spaniel who is nearly three years old. He is very quick learner and a joy to train however, I cannot stop him from eating his own poo!. He does not eat other dog's poo. He does not eat his own poo when we are out walking only in our own garden. I have tried letting him out on an extender lead and once he has done his business bringing him in for a treat and praise - our back door is right by the garden. As soon as I try him off the lead he eats his poos immediately after going - my calls to get him in before he eats it fall on deaf ears!. I have tried standing by him when he is going but it turns into a competition where he will do a little poo and while I am clearing that up he runs to another part of the garden to finish off and eat it! Any ideas!

2007-01-07 01:32:11 · 37 answers · asked by Bexs 5

My dog is a one and a half year old yorkipoo. The lady who I bought him from asid he was potty trained but she lied. He never pees in the house. He always pees when I walk him but he never poops. He always poops indoors and I really need a solution because it's just gross having poop in the house.

2007-01-07 01:27:23 · 7 answers · asked by Simone C 1

My rat terrier is 1 year old and loves to play, with us and with other dogs. Is it time for us to get her a playmate?

2007-01-07 01:24:31 · 5 answers · asked by Bryan S 1

2007-01-07 01:12:00 · 11 answers · asked by sweetpea28 2

2007-01-07 01:11:14 · 5 answers · asked by Louella G 1

Could someone please help me, my 7 month old labrador, gorgeous as she is and happy as she is, she loves people, she loves all the attention, thing is she is getting bigger now and everybody she sees she jumps up at, even if it is a stranger and I try to apologise some people are really nice, some are nasty, and she is only a pup still. But how can I control her not to jump up at everybody, I dont want to have to keep her on the lead when we re at a park as she should be able to run freely. Please could someone help?

2007-01-07 01:08:48 · 15 answers · asked by chromosone4 3

My puppy is ruining all her toys. We buy about 5 toys a week for her, and the first day she gets them she breaks them up. Is there any way to get her to stop?
I spend way to much money on my spoiled 7 month old´s toys? Is that wrong?

2007-01-07 01:04:49 · 17 answers · asked by daniellenrainey 1

I have 2 rottwielers and evrytime there is flys on them.
And I dont Know how to get it off it keepcomming back.

2007-01-07 01:02:13 · 6 answers · asked by wolfington 2

when I found the dog he had been out on the street surviving on moldy food for at least a couple of months.

2007-01-07 00:48:33 · 7 answers · asked by sherrylewis 1

My dog gave birth to 5 healthy pups on January 4th. She has been to the vet and is in very good health. I spoke with the vet about a calcium supplement that would help her to avoid eclampsia, and he told me to give her Esbilac or Mamalac. Which one is best

2007-01-07 00:48:21 · 2 answers · asked by cul8r_32 4

if my ***** gets caught or gets out, is there a pill i can give her like the ones we use if we have unprotected sex,

2007-01-07 00:24:58 · 13 answers · asked by michellethomas50 1

my other dog is so cute and i love obth but is there a way i can keep both of them without fighting?

2007-01-07 00:21:35 · 5 answers · asked by bluepiggies101 2

My Poodle , Tootsie had a stroke yesterday.She will be 13 in 2 days bless her heart.Now she can not walk and the vet says not much he can do.I hate to have her put to sleep! It is just to sad.Can anyone tell me if she will feel any pain? Please help.I am sitting here now watching her flop around cause she is trying so hard to stand.

2007-01-07 00:18:42 · 13 answers · asked by crossvillebandmom 2

Please give me some tips on the coat health. I right now give him 2 calcium sandos a day.

2007-01-07 00:18:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

its a labador which is rich black!!! it is a pup!

2007-01-07 00:03:42 · 22 answers · asked by always to help u only... 2

2007-01-06 23:55:39 · 5 answers · asked by teri vinson 1

I really want a toy chihuaha but I am on a budget and the only ones I can find are like $ 500.00 or more anyone know of a place I can find one at a reasonable price in Florida or Georgia?

2007-01-06 23:55:13 · 6 answers · asked by robinw1976 1

My dogs have fleas bad and I have tried everything on the market to rid of them and they just keep getting reinfested, I have used carpet powders and flea bombs and nothing seems to work in the house after I treat the dogs, they just come back.

2007-01-06 23:47:35 · 8 answers · asked by robinw1976 1

When my dog came in from outside today, he had a large cut in between his legs. It almost looks like a glass cut or a stab wound. I do not have a lot of money, and was wondering if I could just clean w/ peroxide and use an anti-biotic ointment, or do I need to take him to the vet? The wound doesn't seem to be bothering him that much, he just licks it occasionally.

2007-01-06 23:42:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 23:35:20 · 5 answers · asked by james_siple 1

2007-01-06 22:38:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

But my Hubby thinks I give him too much attention and that we are going to have serious problems when our 1st baby comes next month.
I was told I couldnt have babies so My Brewski was my baby... until now.

What can we do to help him not be Jealous of the baby?

2007-01-06 22:34:54 · 6 answers · asked by Angel 3

2007-01-06 22:14:47 · 18 answers · asked by eto 1

my brother has 2 a male and a female they are so soft and friendley the male is frightened of cats

2007-01-06 21:54:10 · 12 answers · asked by gracie 2

He's name is mojo and everytime i go and touch or pat my other dog he starts growling at her and becomes center of attention? is this a sign of jealousy? if so can you tell me how to control it?

2007-01-06 21:18:18 · 10 answers · asked by The Chair Wizard VII 6

She also has a few red spots/boils where she wee's from!

2007-01-06 21:12:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother in law is an exotic animal trainer for show business, and the animals are all trained using just positive reinforcement. The guy who wrote the book says you can't get birds, rats, ostriches, dolphins, killer whales, etc to work for you using force. The animal either won't work or will turn on you.
Marine mammals will drag the trainer underwater if they don't like the training.

So, is the only reason we still use techniques like helicoptering (lifting a dog's front feet off the ground until the dog either passes out or submits), beating (as described by the Koehler method), Alpha rolling, (as performed by the egotistical Cesar Millan,)
on dogs is that dogs will forgive us and still work?

And if a husband hits his wife, and the wife forgives him, does it make it right for the husband to have hit his wife to start with?

2007-01-06 20:54:25 · 11 answers · asked by rualass 3

its been about 10 hours and the pantings getting really heavy when should i be worried it also sounds like shes pushing

2007-01-06 20:48:54 · 7 answers · asked by Shannon T 1

how much does it cost to neuter a cryptorchid dog. I lived in mountain view, california area
will the vet. give me pain medication for my dog after the surgery? how long will it take for my dog to heal? can you
tell me what to expect after the surgery.?

only detailed answer. i will read all your answer and give you best and thumbs up.

can you suggest any good vet.

2007-01-06 20:48:46 · 6 answers · asked by binibining pilipina 5