Dogs - February 2007

Temps are in the low teens and single digits here. When we go back in the house he's fine, and I immediately wash his feet off. I've though about maybe putting baby socks on him before we go out-is this a good idea?

2007-02-11 14:14:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

What can i do? My dog will not listen, to anyone. If I say sit, he will just stare at you. If I say lie down, he will just stare at me? If I out (out of my room) he will just stare at me? But if I tell him to kennel he will go, if I say outside or hungry, he will respond. He is a big dog (120 lbs), and he is a great dane/black lab 6 years old. I know he can hear me but he chooses not to. I know my parents never paid attention to him when he was living with them, could that have an effect on him? I need to do something, this is really driving me nuts that he wont listen to me.

2007-02-11 14:12:13 · 10 answers · asked by piggylover_850 4

My 3mo. old min pin girl hides everything. toys, food, even my clothes. is this normal or does she has early signs of O.C.D. ?

2007-02-11 14:10:58 · 3 answers · asked by julie i 3

My 4 mo old Shih-Tzu some times drags her back legs, especially after napping. She also does not seem to have good control over them.as her back end some times falls over to one side. Is this normal for a Shih-Tzu puppy? She has a vet appt this week but I am anxious what he might say. Any information would be appreciated?

2007-02-11 14:08:31 · 19 answers · asked by Darla M 1

I recently had shoulder surgery and have been home all day for the last 2 months. I have recently started therapy twice a week and am gone for about 2-3 hours. I come home to find couch pillows torn up, shoes chewed and throw blankets ripped apart. I have never had a problem with them chewing things. I don't know what i am going to do when i have to return to work, I don't want to have to kennel them when i am gone. About the same time i had surgery one of my children and their 2 children moved in with me. Until the kids moved in the dogs had their own bedroom with a queen size mattress for them to sleep on, now they just sleep wherever. They seem to enjoy all the attention the get from the kids they just have a problem when left alone.

2007-02-11 14:07:41 · 7 answers · asked by bonlkni 1

I have a 7 month old beagle puppy, he has recently been getting up at 630 in the morning, because he wants to go out and be fed, he used to wake up at 8 when i did. I was wondering what i could do to get him back on the old schedule. I've tried running him a lot to wear him out before bed, but nothing seems to make him sleep in. Does any one have any advice. We usually go to bed around 12 or 1 am.

2007-02-11 14:06:14 · 7 answers · asked by Joey P 1

I'd like to purchase dog and cat specialty treats, dog and cat food. Dog clothes, pet bowls, carriers... Also leashes and collars... Is there a magazine to buy that shows you different products?

2007-02-11 13:53:54 · 6 answers · asked by me 1

2007-02-11 13:52:31 · 32 answers · asked by *unlovable* 2

I am the soon-to-be owner of a Boston Terrier puppy. I'm shopping around for the things I'll need, and I was wondering what the difference was between a crate/kennel and a carrier. Do I need both? Neither? Can dogs sleep in them? Or do I need to get a bed also?

Also, could you tell me a few of the other things I'll need? Do you have any recommendations on brands or types?

And is padding for the crate worth it? For the sides?

And do puppy pads work? Are they useful?

Thanks, yall :)

2007-02-11 13:49:21 · 8 answers · asked by mrprov12 2

2007-02-11 13:48:09 · 29 answers · asked by Mark W 1

I can't find any information on how often I should bathe my Jack Russell (possible rat terrier mix)

I got him in July. I bathed him a few days after I got him (He really needed it!!) And once since (probably in October or November)

He doesn't look dirty, but he's a little smelly. I'm not sure if it's just normal doggie smell or if he needs a bath.

I know some dogs shouldn't be bathed too freqently. Thanks for your help!

2007-02-11 13:45:31 · 8 answers · asked by Tiff 5

I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 14 month old. I'm really eager to get a puppy (a small housedog). How much longer should I wait, or would now be fine? I want the boys to "grow up" with their dog, but I also want the puppy to be safe. Any feedback is very helpful! I'm considering a mini dacshund.

2007-02-11 13:40:24 · 15 answers · asked by jewelsinme 2

2007-02-11 13:39:00 · 7 answers · asked by Prosie 1

2007-02-11 13:38:35 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

We rescued a 2-3 yr old female. She is pretty thin and may have been abused. She is very timid and quiet. We will get her to the vet ASAP, but we know nothing about this breed. Any advise?

2007-02-11 13:16:17 · 6 answers · asked by twyla c 3

2007-02-11 13:14:47 · 11 answers · asked by answer man 3

2007-02-11 13:08:35 · 10 answers · asked by aspen 1

He weights like 15pounds and everytime i take him out he pups and pees.What can i do?????????

2007-02-11 13:08:33 · 7 answers · asked by amshdoc 2

I came home from work today, and my dog has chewed off his harness, and eaten all of the nylon straps, leaving only a pile of rings and buckles! Is this serious enough that I need to call a vet, or will it likely just pass through? Is there anything I can do right now for him?

2007-02-11 13:06:44 · 14 answers · asked by SC 3

2007-02-11 13:04:00 · 12 answers · asked by hopskotch 1

i bought the spray to stop my puupy from chewing on things! what kinds of surfaces is it safe to put on? what able the legs of my diningroom table chairs? that's where he chews the most!

2007-02-11 13:03:31 · 6 answers · asked by annalynn 1

It's called a Novia Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever. Looks like a smaller sized Golden Retriever..

Thanks!

2007-02-11 13:03:09 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 2-yr old Italian Greyhound just recently started marking inside the house. He is neutered(since 3 months old) and there is nothing new going on in our lives. He is particularly partial to marking on shopping bags and my son's toys, but not limited to those items as he has also marked an armchair once that is not new either. I am at wit's end about it. Since it is cold here, he has not wanted to go very much and is not getting nearly the exercise that he does in fair weather, but nothing has changed since last Winter and he didn't mark then. Any suggestions?

2007-02-11 13:00:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-11 12:59:48 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a six year old Golden Retriver that I love dearly but sometimes I feel like she wants to conrtol us.Sometimes I put her in the garage when Im going to have company and she intentionally poops and pees every where .I have tried time and time again to let her know that she shouldnt do that but she does it anyway!she NEVER did that inside the house.and I also understand that she doesnt like to be in the garage but not everyone who comes over is pet friendly !I can use some advise any would help!

2007-02-11 12:57:52 · 5 answers · asked by sony93931 4

Can someone send me some links of a TRUE AKC seal/white boston.
Also a Seal brindle/white Boston. They are so many called the seal but thats not what is reconized by AKC

2007-02-11 12:57:24 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

My puppies smell and they need to be bathed but there only 2 weeks old can I bath them now or should i wait. how old do they need to be???

2007-02-11 12:50:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have 3 week old puppies and I was told that because the mother dog doesn't want to feed them anymore to stat them out on canned food do I have to warm it up first?

2007-02-11 12:48:31 · 13 answers · asked by brenda_gremler 1

I know you can't give them chicken bones. But are bones from a pork chop or steak okay?

2007-02-11 12:45:58 · 9 answers · asked by Dannyboy 1

There are communal water bowls at the dog beach I take my dog to. I never let her drink from them because I thought it was gross. But I was wondering if dogs have any communicable diseases that could be passed along through the use of a communal water dish?

2007-02-11 12:44:02 · 13 answers · asked by Dannyboy 1