Dogs - January 2007

2007-01-06 10:46:42 · 25 answers · asked by Kristen B 2

Don't get me wrong, I think all dogs are cute. Even those that are so ugly that they are adorable! But, why would anyone intentionally breed these mutts?

2007-01-06 10:35:39 · 21 answers · asked by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6

Maggie (jack russell) had puppies back in august, and since then she is not the same. she has tried to kill the cat several times by the throat, she was raised with this cat and no problem till she had the puppies, she even growled at us if we try to stop her. she use to be so gentle. What can we do to cure this? and today she niped my Boyfriend when he pulled her away from the cat, and he's usally the dominent one with her. whats the best way to cure her of this? Please help!!!!

2007-01-06 10:35:33 · 6 answers · asked by ky_honey_pie2002 2

Does hair that grow over the eyes of Maltese bother them? I'm worried that if I cut try to cut it, it'll poke into his eyes :O It's not serious right now, but just what if it grows longer.. Also, what's the best way to remove the tear staning that's forming below his eyes? Does this usually become a huge health problem?

Thanks for all your help! (The maltese is only 8-9 weeks old if it matters...got him on the 1st of Jan!)

2007-01-06 10:34:13 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2

I'm getting a Chihuhua this week and I don't know what to name him. Any ideas?

2007-01-06 10:33:25 · 27 answers · asked by Morgan L 1

2007-01-06 10:31:49 · 35 answers · asked by heather 1

2007-01-06 10:29:49 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always brush my poodle but there are still mats forming.How can I prevent this? Any tips?

2007-01-06 10:26:44 · 21 answers · asked by ? 3

I have a new puppy wanted to kno if kennel training was a good idea.

2007-01-06 10:24:51 · 10 answers · asked by Onyx 2

I would like to get a canine that serves multiple purposes. I would like it to protect my family and home. I also have milk goats and I would like it to be able herd them in from the field. It should be a breed which is a good pulling dog for helping transfer the milk, bottled and in a cart, from the barn to the home. Finally I will take the dog hunting and have him gaurd the camp while I'm out in the field. . . it will not participate in the actual task of hunting. It should also be good with young children as we have a 3 year old granddaughter. Can I find a well rounded dog breed that can meet these requirements in one dog? If so, which one and if one sex is prefered over another, which would be better.

2007-01-06 10:23:43 · 17 answers · asked by Michael the Archangel 1

2007-01-06 10:17:38 · 15 answers · asked by heather 1

my friend has a russel terrier and when the phone rings it hurts her ears what can i do?

2007-01-06 10:16:26 · 3 answers · asked by mixter883000 1

she is really itchy

2007-01-06 10:12:01 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is chichucha breed is the hardest to housetrain them? I been trying to train them for more than 6 months and they still won't pee or poop on pad or newspaper. I did tell them no and i put them back on pad. It don't really work. I cant take them outside because they are afriad of going outside and afriad of leash but if I keep them in den then they will pee or poop on paper. I can't keep them in den all the time and I feel bad for that. they need to run around the house and stuff but I can't keep them out if they continue this behavior. Beside I live in apartment which it make it harder to go outside all the time. Do you think my dogs will poop in cat litter better than on paper? I need to find a way to house train them, Any advice or idea? Or chichucha is hardest to train than other breed? THey almost one year old, it is too late for them to be housetrain or not?

2007-01-06 10:05:21 · 7 answers · asked by jessibee2 1

I leave her out all the time but she does not want to go.Even if she out by herself.

2007-01-06 10:03:05 · 6 answers · asked by jeffrey h 2

well ya i have this lab who is 4 years old and she is a spayed female ....well i've noticed a "spot" on my bed after she lays on it i know this isn't pee because she's house trained and the spots aren't that big ... well its happened twice in a one or two week period of time.... i think it's her anal glands, but i'm not sure .... i haven't had this problem with her before because she is mostly an outside dog.. she 's gotten them squeezed a couple of times but i wasn't sure how often they had to be ..am i right in assuming it's her anal gland or is it somehting else do you think???... and if it is what sould i do?? should i take her to the vet or get someone to show me how to do it or look on websites or what??

2007-01-06 10:01:55 · 4 answers · asked by pianoplayer4life 4

I stopped in a pet store this morning.

There were about 40 puppies stacked floor to ceiling in small glass tanks with wire bases. There was one puppy per tank; the same "type" represented more than once only a few times, meaning there were about 35 different "types" of dog available in one store.

I hesitate to say "breed." Only four of them were AKC-registered breeds. The others were Maltipoos, Schnoodles, your typical "designer dogs." But a conversation caught my attention:

MAN: Why's it so expensive? It's a MUTT!
WORKER: It's not a mutt; they're bred intentionally to cancel out health issues in each breed.

Curious what they were referring to, I looked at the cage and saw... a "BULLY BEAGLE."

MAN: So, how big will it get?
WORKER: Um...I dunno. There's his sister. (Points to a pup who looks nothing like the first one.)

This particular puppy was selling for the low price of $79.

Per month.

Aside from not patronizing these stores... what can be done?

2007-01-06 10:00:18 · 15 answers · asked by xxandra 5

My yellow lab puppy is almost 10 months old. He constantly needs something to chew on - whether its a toy or *sigh* the front door when he's outside. He is missing a tooth (or at least there's a space) on the bottom part of his jaw on the right side. Is he still teething? Should he have gotten it in already?

2007-01-06 09:54:33 · 6 answers · asked by Jamie316 3

My dog just swallowed a thumb tack, and im not sure if it's fatal or not. What will happen and what can i do without giving her surgical attention from the vet? Please dont criticize. HELP!!!

2007-01-06 09:49:00 · 19 answers · asked by Animalover 1

i need a lot of fast songs to keep my mind busy (my dog-had it since i can remember- died)

2007-01-06 09:47:36 · 14 answers · asked by Hannah R. 2

2007-01-06 09:47:26 · 8 answers · asked by juicyfruitishandsome 4

I got her from a pet shop about 6 months ago. She would rather play with humans than other puppies. I usually get her around other Yorkies around her age, but she is still scared. Is there anything that I can do to make her less afraid?

2007-01-06 09:44:55 · 13 answers · asked by peaceoutxcubscout 2

2007-01-06 09:44:44 · 24 answers · asked by Fairy Nuff 3

I'm looking for a good dog. What do you thing is the best type? I need one that is friendly, and good with others. So, just wondering.

2007-01-06 09:41:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 09:36:19 · 2 answers · asked by manetna2 4

Yes Back again with Jack AKA Dirtbag Stories. FYI in case you were interested here is Jack: http://www.promodelshoot.com/jack/i%20need%20a%20friendr.jpg

The Classical performance. Along with loving women & food, Jack make a performance art of dumps. Pick the most embarrasing time / place and he will be doing his thing. The scene: A quartet from the Chicago Symphony Orchestra was playing a sunday performance in front of the Water Tower in Chicago. I was taking Jack to the park across the street and needed to cross in front of the performance & audience. Jack couldn't pass up this opportunity. Directly in front of the Quartet, Jack squats and take a horse side ****. Jack got a round of applase and just smiled and wagged his tail.

Any emabarrasing dog stories out there?

2007-01-06 09:34:25 · 4 answers · asked by corporatetrade 2

I have a 5 month old cross labrador/golden retriever puppy. She is sooooooooooo naughty. She runs awy with all my socks and chews the house to death. I walk her for 2-3 hours a day and she still is always ready for another walk. She's a nightmare........but when she puts her little ears down on her head and looks at me I just melt. Puppies really are the most adorable creatures on the earth. I forgive her everything she does and would miss her terribly if she weren't around.......funny old world isn't it?

2007-01-06 09:34:19 · 10 answers · asked by sal-your pal 4

Vet says it's because Shepherd has been hit twice - one truck - one SUV.
What can we do to help him get around?

2007-01-06 09:30:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-06 09:24:11 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

The #1 training problem I have seen throughout my life with any breed or mutt dog is failure to come when called. The owners involved almost always say something like "my dog is stupid and purposely doesnt come when I call because he likes to get revenge" or "my dog doesnt listen to me because he is bad and likes to run away".... Meanwhile they dont even realize that they themselves actually trained the dog not to come when called. They never ask Why doesnt my dog come when I call him/her, they assume it is because the dog is stupid, vengeful, or just likes to ignore them. The fact is in 99.99% of these cases the owner has caused and continues to reinforce the behaviour... usually it all goes back to the original training. Example... a dog escapes the yard, the owner calls the dog and then when the dog comes, the owner punishes the dog for running away in the first place. Doesnt matter what kind of punishment, yelling, hitting, squirting, restraining(leash, crate, chain) its all

2007-01-06 09:08:36 · 10 answers · asked by Kelly + Eternal Universal Energy 7