Dogs - February 2007

I have a 4 month old maltese, and I want it to "potty" at a designated spot inside my house. Some people tell me to yell (and generally be mean), some people tell me to use positive reinforcement. What method is the fastest?

2007-02-24 20:39:50 · 10 answers · asked by Valerie 2

He is a compliant five years old, easy to treat. I soak the paw daily in salt water. Any other suggestion(s) most welcome.

2007-02-24 20:30:05 · 5 answers · asked by Jilvic 2

I have a rott and he is 2 and a half. For the past three weeks his hasn't been eating but has been drinking alot of water. We have taking him to the vet three times. He had a temperature of 106 deegrees. Now he just had a sezier. This is the second dog that has had these simptoms. The other one died . She was a Pug. do you think that my dogs are being poisend.?

2007-02-24 20:07:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-24 19:59:19 · 7 answers · asked by randa 3

Dog Problems (Howell Reference Books) (Paperback)
by Carol Lea Benjamin

The Perfect Puppy (How to Choose Your Dog By Its Behavior) by Benjamin and Lynette Hart

Second-Hand Dog: How to Turn Yours into a First-Rate Pet (Howell Reference Books) by Carol Lea Benjamin



Any of the Dog Training for Dummies books!

2007-02-24 19:58:13 · 5 answers · asked by Jackie M 3

2007-02-24 19:23:02 · 5 answers · asked by annalynn 1

i have a 5 year old papillon mix. he's the most adorable, playful energetic dog, but he hates other people and other dogs. he only likes my family and our other dog... and if we have company or when we take him for walks, he goes crazy on strangers and other dogs. according to some he is, by law, a "dangerous" dog and I don't think anyone can or will adopt him. There is no way I can keep him, as much as I want to... I am still researching on options but I'm stuck. Any suggestions?

2007-02-24 19:19:07 · 14 answers · asked by livefreexdiehardY 1

We had spit out our gum in a cup, and we picked up the dog and she ate one of the pieces out of the cup (we were in the car). We know for sure she ate it.

She is a 7 month old, 9 pound dog and she ate a chewed up piece of Orbit gum containing Xlitol.

I assume that since it is aritficial sweetener it was all consumed by me since the gum had lost its flavor. ???

We called the emergency vet and they said to find out if it was a lethal amount and if it was it would be like 1000 dollars to have her stomach pumped.

Please only answer if you have had expirience with this or know someone who has.

Is this a lethal amount for a dog weighing 9 pounds??

Thanks

2007-02-24 19:14:20 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it a dog?

http://i7.tinypic.com/24cwn0y.jpg

Maybe it is not real?

2007-02-24 19:09:19 · 12 answers · asked by Jace 4

2007-02-24 19:08:58 · 13 answers · asked by whattheheck 4

It was such a beautiful dog. Kind of looked like a Chow-Rottweiler mix.

2007-02-24 18:58:01 · 4 answers · asked by ? 6

If does happen to become pregnant how long will it take for her to have the pups? She is around 2 or 3 yr old. I have to find out what kind of dog my neighbors is also. Is there anything I can do to help her in this situation? She is soo cute and like one of the family.

2007-02-24 18:53:32 · 4 answers · asked by willwork4u2000 3

The new chihuahua puppy I purchased yesterday mauled my face yesterday. Look at my avatar to get a picture of the amount of plastic surgery I'll have to undergo. Should I put him down or is there still a chance to train him?

2007-02-24 18:42:27 · 20 answers · asked by bob f 1

does any one know where i can buy this product locally ?

2007-02-24 18:39:57 · 3 answers · asked by lynbestwick 1

2007-02-24 18:37:56 · 3 answers · asked by jse3_1962 3

im 27 yrs old live in los angeles county. I have two dogs know of any place that will allow this?

2007-02-24 18:16:53 · 9 answers · asked by trydluv4u 1

my son is three he wants a pet....i want a puppy...what breeds are good? also what other types of pets are good for such a young child? he wants a cat....do you think thats a bad idea?

2007-02-24 18:05:15 · 13 answers · asked by n&z-mama 2

so i have two pitbulls one is a red nose of 2 years and the other is a blue of 1 year. my question is how do i get them to go after the springpole? when i have the knotted rope in my hand they will go after it like no other. they will jump and do everything in their power to grab a hold of it but when i put the knotted rope on the springpole they will lose interest. i have moved the the rope around while on the spring but they jump more on me than after the rope. anyone have any ideas????

2007-02-24 17:51:48 · 6 answers · asked by a.n. 1

i was wondering if there was any kind of supplement milk we can give the puppy to make sure it is getting enough to eat

2007-02-24 17:46:00 · 7 answers · asked by lynbestwick 1

What is the best small breed dog, thats easy to train and good with children, young children?

2007-02-24 17:45:16 · 10 answers · asked by MrsBossy 1

2007-02-24 17:40:00 · 9 answers · asked by Rory E 1

2007-02-24 17:29:33 · 14 answers · asked by Dayle D 1

I have a 4 mo old doberman and she was fine early today(running, jumping, playin etc.) but for about 6 hours all she wants to do is lay in her cage. She isnt really sleepin, just layin there. She will come out every little bit and lay her head on my lap and then go back to her cage. She acts like she is weak. She hasnt ate, but she is drinking water? What could be wrong??? She has never acted like this before.

Thanks

2007-02-24 17:22:08 · 8 answers · asked by daddyzgrl4u05 2

its been 3 days.1st day he couldnt move it and screamed everytime he had to.2nd day, he could sit again but doest walk on it.today he doesnt scream anymore when i stretch it gently,but he still doesnt use it to walk.any idea?

2007-02-24 17:21:26 · 9 answers · asked by wooooohooooo 3

i tied it up in the back yard, but still growls. i bought it about a week ago. maybe because i left out in the snow. IT HAS A DOG HOUSE.

2007-02-24 17:14:24 · 19 answers · asked by D.C. 1

...my dad gave away our pup to someone..and other puppy will not replace tht pup..wht to do?

2007-02-24 17:06:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

My son's puppy got hit by a car and died. My son is three years old. I told him the truth. A lot of people (his dad--my ex--included) thought I should have lied and told him that the dog ran away. What do you think?

2007-02-24 16:57:45 · 20 answers · asked by confused 3

Don't get me wrong, Shadow, my Golden Retreiver, Eats a healthy mix of Gravy Train mixed with half a can of canned food twice a day, but he's gotten to liking Cake, Doughnuts, Pies,
Two days ago, my mom gave him half a cake while I was at work, when I found out , I was worried, can this be unhelthy for him? Or, is it just a sweet tooth?

2007-02-24 16:48:26 · 14 answers · asked by Lorenzo A 2

My dog (nuetered male black lab) since I got him at 3 months has always been a little distant. He doesnt like to cuddle or even appreciate being pet on my terms. The only time I get good happy love out of him is when I come home after work, or he wants something, or knows he's getting something, or just wants a scratch on his terms...I dont understand. We do a lot of obedience together, he's not so hot on his off leash recalls quite yet, like he'd rather find something to do.
There's only been one night that we havent been together in 10 months, you'd think he'd be a bit more affectionate to me than this. It doesnt bother me all that much most of the time, I just get sad sometimes when he gives me the cold shoulder when I could use some k9 therapy. Any thoughts or remedies??
PS...I have never abused him, I work with dogs for a living, I could never hurt him. Like I said this has been going on since I got him...he used to scream when I cradled him like he was angry.

2007-02-24 16:45:56 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so what was your decision?
My dog bit my sister she was attending to an injured dog and my dog was trying to help the injured dog and he grabbed my sister by the leg and pulled her out of the room, she was hurt really bad. My sister and I both love this dog very much, but his actyions cannot be tolerated. I know he was protecting the other dog, but that is not an excuse. I just can't bring myself to destroying this guy. I get a 50/50 response from training professionals, what is your honest opinion?

2007-02-24 16:45:39 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous