Dogs - January 2007

My new puppy settled in well at first but for the last two nights has taken particular exception to being in his crate for the nights sleep. He can sleep through without wetting the crate as he did this for the first three nights without complaint.

He is definitely anxious about being apart from us as he crys as soon as we go into another room without him. I have been strict so that he does not get into any other rooms and so cannot follow me about.

I haven't left the house without him yet and think I should probably start to do this very gradually so that he gets used to us not being around for short periods.

There is a lot of conflicting advice around saying that you should have them in the room for the first few nights but others saying not because they will then never want to leave. I tried leaving a radio on which had a small effect. I will also try the ticking clock.

I guess most the advice says to leave him to bark his way through it but my neighbours will hate me!

2007-01-01 23:43:14 · 35 answers · asked by delphi13 3

My british bulldog went missing from my garden in waltham abbey essex on saturday hes 9 and red and white and answers to the name gunner!!! Pls can sum1 give me help as to the best way to locate a missing dog possible stolen? And if by chance any1 has any idea on the location of my dog pls email me!

2007-01-01 23:38:27 · 12 answers · asked by ross s 2

2007-01-01 23:35:40 · 8 answers · asked by Daniel s 1

2007-01-01 23:30:24 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I brought my 10 week old German Shepherd home 5 days ago and he's used to being free-fed all day and night. I'd like him to eat 3 times a day when I put his food down but he takes 1-2 hours sometimes to finish a serving. I hate to take it away from him because he's a few lbs. underweight right now. Any ideas?

2007-01-01 23:18:56 · 10 answers · asked by DuffMan409 2

For the past 3 nights after I put my dog to sleep in her crate she breaks out in the middle of the night. She has never done this before and it worries me. Is she trying to tell me something or is this normal and I should just get a new crate?

2007-01-01 23:11:33 · 6 answers · asked by Barlow 6

my doberman is always running after my rescue cat, missy. missy doesnt seem that scared but always on edge.missy even scratched the dogs nose but that still didnt stop my dog from chasing her. the dog has only caught up with missy once and just stood over her nudging her with nose! whats going on? the dog is 11 months old, the cat is approx 3-4.

2007-01-01 22:43:22 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-01-01 22:36:46 · 18 answers · asked by erinbrae_erinnbree 1

My fiancee has 2 two year old cats and I have a 10 month old labrdor puppy. We're going to be moving into a medium one bedroom apartment. Any suggestions how we can have a peaceful exsistance without one of us having to get rid of our pet?

2007-01-01 22:28:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I think he would hate me to brush his teeth. Arethere any other ways of doing it? Can he eat mint leaves?

2007-01-01 21:38:49 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

five year old ,ellie lawrenson was killed by adog described as a pitbull like and her gran was seriously injured.
it makes you wonder how long its going to be before another child gets killed and the government clamps down on bad owners. dogs are not born evvil or dangerous its how they are raised and taught to behave, that determins their actions isnt it?

2007-01-01 21:36:20 · 23 answers · asked by thebluehaze 3

Just got my jack russel home and can't seem to get her on a schedule yet, she is eating and going to the bathroom well, but only sleeping like 1.5-2 hours at a time. I am trying the crate training but she cries so loudly she wakes up everyone in the house and my roomate has to work 1st shift.

2007-01-01 21:25:57 · 4 answers · asked by urangel4life2006 1

Hi everyone, I have a rott mixed,but so many say he looks sherpard and he is real hyper,He jumps and bites on me and people and he is over 6 months now and getting bigger.Do you have an suggestions on how to top this bad behavior? I love him so dearly as i love all animals .I have another dog too that bites him all the time and he gets scared and just bites alot..I need help please?

2007-01-01 20:42:37 · 7 answers · asked by ladywolfie64 2

..I asked this question last week and pointed out, among other things, that dogs come with a formidable array of teeth, just the thing for ripping the fact from a toddler. This point was fiercely contested by dog owners with the consensus of opinion being that a dog will attack only if provoked.

How do these dog owners now feel in the light of the tragic news of a beautiful little girl killed by a ‘harmless and loving dog’ ?

To be clear; dogs are wolves bred to look cuddly but wolves nonetheless.

This being so, I believe all dogs/wolves should be destroyed without delay...what do you think?

2007-01-01 20:34:57 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous

a few months ago my dog ripped her left dew claw and i took her to the vet and since then it has grown back and now bothe front dew claws are ripped im not sure if its painful she flinches but she doesnt yelp. im wondering if it would be cruel to take her to the vet for a operation to remove the claws completely? can any one give me information about the operation and if she would need to wear a bandage cause she would definetly rip a bandage off?
thank you

2007-01-01 20:20:42 · 3 answers · asked by jasonpoohead 1

My puppy Ruby won't be quiet! She recently got brought home and she crys and yowls at night! We've tried the radio, ticking clocks, hot water bottles and all sorts of stuff! We'd like to bring her in but we can't! We have a cat that's agro and our other dog will get jealous. Any ideas??

2007-01-01 20:17:02 · 8 answers · asked by Caitlin 2

I got a 2.4yr old pup, kelpie x german shepherd. She constantly barks at nothing and everything in particular. Does anyone have any advice on what I can to do to stop her barking so much?

2007-01-01 20:16:41 · 10 answers · asked by mrsrhowell 3

posted recently about change of job and difficulty keeping up with exercise routine of my border collie, some people suggested dog walkers and others suggested another dog, thanks to all for the advice. We have been considering the option of another dog, to keep Alfie company and occupied etc. my husband has said that if we decide to go for another he would rather that they are based outside, we would obviously provide warm and comfortable living conditions for them, however i have never really liked the idea of a dog living outside, do any of you think it is cruel or would it be ok. (and before anyone asks they would not be put out there and forgotton about, they would still be well looked after and loved)

2007-01-01 20:06:59 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

What breed of dog should I mix my Husky with?

2007-01-01 20:03:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

it doesnt even look like a dog. i artificaly inseminated the female great dane with a male pug. it looks like bad science experiement.and its always screaming. do you think that someone will buy it??

2007-01-01 19:57:57 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What would be a great breed to mix an Akita with? Im not really breeding an Akita, just wondering

2007-01-01 19:54:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

I also have a 9 yr old Black Lab, which the Westie sees go in and out of the dog door, so why after just coming back into the house after being outside, does she go to the bathroom inside the house? tHIS IS MAKING ME CRAZY...PLEASE OFFER SUGGESTIONS..

2007-01-01 19:53:15 · 4 answers · asked by Ann S D 1

We have a 6 week old Golden retriever and he is the most adorable pup I have ever seen. My boys 8 yrs, 6 yrs and 3 yrs havnt come up with a name for him. We already have a Jake (Lab) and we like strong names but cant decide,
Anyone have a beautiful dog that we can name him after?

2007-01-01 19:31:19 · 21 answers · asked by Coxy 2

I have a 8 month old English Setter puppy, and when I take him out side in the rain and I'll be waiting almost a half hour in the rain he wont go to the bathroom he waits for me to bring him in and then poops in his kennel, and I cant put anything in there to pody train him because he will tair it up, how do I get him to start going in the rain, I have to take him out on a leash because I dont have a fence around my backyard yet.

2007-01-01 19:16:07 · 6 answers · asked by settergirl 1

2007-01-01 19:14:25 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

Right now we are working on a project with breeding an Akita. We are hoping to find what outcome of the offspring is best. It is being done very carefully. Im just trying to get some opinion from people of what breed you think would work best with an Akita

2007-01-01 19:10:01 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Clueless on funding, application (permit in line with local regulation); I am totally intrigued after reading Cesar Millan's book and would like to be running a similar centre for dogs.

2007-01-01 18:38:23 · 3 answers · asked by Christine 1

I want a very guarding dog::::::::...... Akita Inu, German Shephard, or lab


P.S. if u dont know what an Akita is,go here;: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/akita.htm

2007-01-01 18:37:44 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

This is a dog-gone question. At least they will keep my pet rock company!

2007-01-01 18:14:06 · 16 answers · asked by ZORRO 3

I've got a 4 yr. old female cocker spaniel that was rescued after being abused, but my problem is that I can't seem to get her house broken. I've tried newspaper, puppy pads and scolding.nothing has worked any suggestions?

2007-01-01 18:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by in_texas 2