Dogs - February 2007

He is a small dog, advertised as a purebred lhasa. However, we dont think he is, as we have a purebred lhas and he really does not fit the bill.
we got him in December, he is about two years old. He was very lovable and sweet when we got him, but has begun to snap when we pick him up and growl at us.
He snapped at my daughter and hit her so hard in the nose with his mouth that she has a black and blue face.

My little lhasa that we have had since she was three months old is the sweetest dog ever and would never growl at us or bite us or snap at us.

What can we do to control this behavior.
He is very very active and full of life and energy.
If it werent for the problems as described, he would be almost as perfect at the other one.

What suggestions does anyone have for breaking him of this bad behavior

2007-02-23 16:40:53 · 10 answers · asked by maddiojay 1

I'd say a basset hound

2007-02-23 16:36:56 · 15 answers · asked by gerbil31603 5

He is a 5 year old schnauzer. I also have two female schnauzers and they never go in the house.

2007-02-23 16:35:26 · 10 answers · asked by MC 1

can you use food coloring on a poodles hair? i saw a post that said you could but not sure if it's true

2007-02-23 16:35:09 · 22 answers · asked by tia w 1

I have a Jack Russell..... OOPS!!!!! Somebody told me these were GOOD dogs.... LOL.... (kidding! I love my doggie!). My parents have nicknamed her the antichrist. And they don't even live with her! Wow! This little demon dog runs around like she's immune to crack, has way too much energy, and thinks she has to chase and destroy anything that is bigger and louder than she is... examples: person..... car..... roman candle...... pitt bull..... thunderstorm..... her personal favorite.... the old man's chopper! Overall she's a good dog.... set aside her self destructive personality..... but my main problem with her is SHE WILL LICK YOU TO DEATH!!!!! This dog will lick you from your scalp to your toenails and she is persistant!!! The only ways I have found to make her quit licking are..... #1: cover yourself from head to toe with a blanket- leave no bare skin showing!!!!! -or- #2: launch her across the room from your lap, the chair, the couch, or the bed you were sharing with her...HELP??

2007-02-23 16:06:32 · 8 answers · asked by crankyissues 6

2007-02-23 15:54:55 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

how will my puppy (who is 6 months) change when he is neutered?

I am hoping he will settle down some and when is the best time to have him neutered?

He is a pembroke welsh corgi!

2007-02-23 15:43:34 · 13 answers · asked by annalynn 1

Small and hairy dog, that doesn't grow, cute too.

2007-02-23 15:40:58 · 18 answers · asked by ? 3

My 4 year old lab constantly will paw at me, my legs, my kids...and it hurts. She does it even after I smack her paw and say "NO". I have been consistent every time she does it and she still hasn't gotten the messege. As soon as you look at her, she will come over and keep putting her paw up on you. She will do it to anyone...and she has been since she was 1 when I taught her how to shake! I have tried may things to stop it but nothing is working. Any dog whisperers out the who can help me solve this annoying compulsion?

2007-02-23 15:31:40 · 4 answers · asked by infiniteparis 2

2007-02-23 15:31:01 · 4 answers · asked by dad64 1

hi! we're getting a golden puppy in like a week and we can't think of a name that sounds just right..any suggestions? btw it's a girl.
thanks : )

2007-02-23 15:23:03 · 19 answers · asked by aditi 1

my dog had her puppies 4 week ago and we are weaning them right now but the mothers breast are full should we let the puppies feed from her or keep them seperated?

2007-02-23 15:21:12 · 8 answers · asked by Jessica 1

My puppy is afraid of the leash,I found out recently that he may not have been physically abused as I thought.He has been with his mother and 6 siblings{Von Clausen Rottweiler} and he is 4 months old now {we have had him since sunday just passed}.Okay my delima is ,he has a vet appointment for the first time,the Vet is one of the best in the city of N.Y. and this is the only appoinment availible for a while! Buck my puppy is big for 4 months,do you think It was abuse if I held him by his harness and carried him underneath his belly to get him in the cab?Or is that too much?

2007-02-23 15:21:07 · 8 answers · asked by ucmy9 2

i have a 2 year old female black lab and she weighs 75 pounds. i see other labs and none of them are as fat as her. i didnt think labs are this big around. peolple that see her say she is huge and that we should do something about it. i walk her about 3 times a week and play ball with her and she runs all over. what can i do to help her lose weight? oh and whats the average weight of female lab?

2007-02-23 15:16:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I rescued a 2-year-old male Labrador from a shelter. He gets along fine with our other dog, but the cat immediately puffed up and ran, smacking a window on the way. Now whenever kitty makes an appearance, our 70 lb dog is on the chase. It's violent and nasty. Furniture gets knocked over and injuries happen. I don't know what to do, not even the Dog Whisperer's books seem to cover this topic. Help!

2007-02-23 15:07:48 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a large breed (27 inches/ 110lbs) dog with a deep chest. As I am sure people know this increases his risk for bloat. I currently require him to stay lying down while eating, feed 3 smaller meals a day and don't exercise him after eating. Is there anything else I should be doing to avoid bloat?

2007-02-23 15:01:15 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

How do I get my 3 month old boston terrier to stop bitting my adult pitbull? I know that the puppy is only playing,but my adult is full of scratches,and bite marks!I feel so bad for her.

2007-02-23 15:00:31 · 7 answers · asked by smallish baby budge 2

my puppy mickey is having a birthday soon. and i dont know what to do for him or to get him.please help me!

2007-02-23 14:48:33 · 18 answers · asked by samantha 1

How do I persuade my dad to get me a dog?? I did so much research and will possibly do anything, but he gave me a big fat NO.

Does petco sell dogs?

2007-02-23 14:45:51 · 14 answers · asked by youran_lee 3

He has a serious chip on his shoulder and he is pissed at the world. If you yell at him he barks and growls at you if you hit him he bites you if you put him in "time out" he doesn't care.

2007-02-23 14:44:10 · 3 answers · asked by jorge n 2

As a dog lover, I was outraged to read about fur trims on clothing imported from China found to be dog fur, not fake fur. Before trying to change other countries, I look at what is happening in my own town (I'm in the US). Unwanted dogs are being killed in the shelters. Americans are supposed to be good to dogs. But we breed them then kill them. Not for fur, but for the fun of having puppies to play with. Can there ever be a law against breeding dogs without applying for some kind of permit? Why don't more people spay/neuter their dogs? Can we ban puppy mills?

2007-02-23 14:40:13 · 11 answers · asked by averagebear 6

2007-02-23 14:39:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have an 1 year old Labrador Retiver, he sheds a lot, he doesn't like to be brushed he thinks the brush is a toy and he does not stop from jumping and try to grab the brush, he bit me once while trying to grab the brush, what can i do to distract him and brush his coat, nice and smoothly?

2007-02-23 14:32:08 · 11 answers · asked by gil2200 1

We have her in a crate. She usually wakes us up at 2:30-3:00, then again at 4:30, then again at 5:30. She doesn't need to go out, she just doesn't like being in the crate. We have been trying to ignore her but she barks for hours. Any ideas?

2007-02-23 14:30:39 · 8 answers · asked by bellaluna 1

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2007-02-23 14:26:57 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-02-23 14:26:54 · 7 answers · asked by haley m 1

I have a Rottweiler (3 months old) and he gets along well with my chickens. I've read that Rottweilers were used to herd cattle on foot from one place to another (droving). This herding instinct would be useful for moving the chickens from one place to another throughout the day. Later on I might have turkeys, and eventually goats. So a herding dog would be nice. Does anyone know of any sites, books, or other sources that explain how to go about training a dog to herd...more particularly droving? Thanks for any help you can offer.

2007-02-23 14:25:59 · 3 answers · asked by Jenn 3

My Maltese is a year old. She has her period now for the last 6 days. Wanted to know how long it will last? She also has a lump around one of her nipples. It doesn't seem to hurt her. Could it be from her period or should i be worried??

2007-02-23 14:25:40 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a three year old son ,and just adopted a dachsund puppy.He has been around other dogs and has had no problem,I brought this dog home and my son started playing with him,and now is breaking out in little bumps and itching.Me myself have started itching after i have handled the dog .I have give him two baths and it still is happening.I am not allergic to dogs and do not believe him to be either.Please give me any information you can on this question,he has had his first shots and wormed also.He is also a registered dog and has papers.

2007-02-23 14:24:25 · 11 answers · asked by ? 2

My dog's breath smells like dead fish and I need to clean her mouth. I know her teeth need to be brushed, but the problem is that her mouth is too small for any of the toothbrushes at the pet stores, including the finger ones. I have read that hard food and some snacks will help keep her teeth and gums clean, but apparently they dont freshen her breath. I feed her science diet dry dog food and the only treats she will eat are rawhide sticks(she wont touch greenies). Neither help. She is a 2 year old yorkie/pom mix that weighs 3lbs and she isnt getting bigger, so this is something that needs to be taken care of...

I am getting desperate! Her breath is horrible. If anyone knows of a place to buy teeny doggie toothbrushes or some awesome techniques to clean her mouth, please share!

2007-02-23 14:21:14 · 15 answers · asked by evie 1