Dogs - February 2007

My Lab is just uncontrollable right now. She jumps up on the tables and counters, she eats everything in site - and will even pull knives, forks, etc out of the sink. I have hurt my knee so I am having a hard time training her. I want to try to hire someone to come and train her or have her dropped off to train. Does anyone know of a reputable place in the chicagoland area where they do that? Also- even if your not in Chicago have you done that and did it work? Thank you

2007-02-28 03:56:42 · 5 answers · asked by kelly-il 3

hey! its me tiff

2007-02-28 03:55:57 · 7 answers · asked by Tif K 1

...just stops, sits down and stares at the sky, oblivious to me. He just looks around, calmly, like he's in a trance and doesn't want to be bothered. he won't budge until he's ready, about 3-5 minutes after his meditation, or whatever it is. It's rather funny. Do you think he migh be a reincarnated monk or something?

2007-02-28 03:55:37 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have recently started to breed and just want to know what people would like to see in the breed? Is it just standard or just a big rott? Would you like to see a new more muscular rottie? well voice your opinion.

2007-02-28 03:51:49 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog snagged one of his back toe nails on my back deck :O( It broke in half, and Im not sure if its also sprained or broke? Are there home remedies or something to help his pain?

2007-02-28 03:48:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

my rotti has started growling and cowering when people come in the house were normally she would be wanting a fuss as any one eles had this problem

2007-02-28 03:43:07 · 6 answers · asked by sean m 2

My dog is biting off her hair on her tail and under it,and we always find hair in her crate. My mom thinks its the shampoo that is making her do that and I dont know what to do.

Any suggestions?

2007-02-28 03:41:44 · 9 answers · asked by Calia C 1

I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel (Male) who had puppies with my friends dog a ( Jack Russell Terrier) and the puppy (Male) has been here in my home since he was 5 weeks old and is now 6 months old,recently the Dad (the older dog) has been urinating on the puppy..Friends say he is marking his territory I think it is disgustingly sick and mean of my dog to do this the vet says it will pass ...What can I do ? I let them out Seperatly to go potty but it seems not to help as the older dog will do it on him in the House !!! any suggestions ??

2007-02-28 03:41:09 · 5 answers · asked by c d 2

2007-02-28 03:38:59 · 6 answers · asked by oddy27 1

However her blood results and culture of urine are normal and she is not loseing weight. has any one else had a dog with these symptoms? Does any one know what the prognosis is likely to be. My vet seems perplexed as yesterday she had gained weight rather than loosing it which was expected. She is drinking a lot and passing a lot of urine - daily in the house (have bought mats!) but otherwise seems fine ???

2007-02-28 03:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by sunnyday 1

Lately our dog,3 yrs old) has been carrying around this orange squeeky toy alien. If you tell her to go get her baby, she does. Last night it looked like she was trying to nurse it. What is going on?

2007-02-28 03:37:07 · 5 answers · asked by smp1969 3

2007-02-28 03:37:01 · 3 answers · asked by tom the plumber 3

I have a 7 wk old Golden Retriever. She's in no pain, she plays, and runs and jumps without any problem. I noticed it yesterday when she was outside, so I thought she was cold. Then my daughter noticed it today while inside. It seems to be only her left leg. It's almost like a twitching.

2007-02-28 03:34:03 · 7 answers · asked by chelelab 2

they are 18 month old brothers I took them to puppy classes and they used to come back when called we did a lot of work on it then last spring when all the bird came out ( Pheasants mainly ) they started to just put down their noses and go its got gradually worse until now I dont let them off at all because I'm afraid that as there are a lot of sheep around here if they disappear 3 fields away I have no idea what they are doing is it because they have each other I have tried taking them out on there own and its a bit better but v time consuming Help!!

2007-02-28 03:33:58 · 8 answers · asked by julie 1

some raw ground beef last night....probably the size of a silver dollar....well all night he was throwing up.....im worried...is it because his tummy is not used to it or is he going to get worms now please help......he is a 5yr old silky terrier good health...he does have something called cherry eye...and we are putting some type of antibiotic in the eye 3 times a day could this be it....(i am going to call the vet but the are closed till 9am) thank you

2007-02-28 03:31:03 · 10 answers · asked by christina h 2

2007-02-28 03:27:20 · 4 answers · asked by charityh2001 1

because i have a 2 year old at home and am worried that an older dog may not be good with kids, and i don't want to take the chance of my son getting bitten or attacked, BUT i know puppies go first and the older ones sit there waiting.
Any advice????

2007-02-28 03:24:50 · 16 answers · asked by summer 4

My 6 yr old Dobe would have completely destroyed over 15 pairs of slippers, several carpets and over 50 Balls!!! I have always corrected her by talking to her sternly and keeping her in seclusion for some time. Nothing has worked so far and she continues her destructive work. This is especially in the mornings and its so frustrating to see everything in bits and pieces as I wake up and enter the pantry. Any suggestions???

2007-02-28 03:24:10 · 10 answers · asked by Scrappy(Asia) 1

I have a service dog who has outgrown his training harness that was off the shelf and he needs a new one. I am making his new one from kangaroo leather with a nylon core. It will be based on the web master harness from ruff wear.

I was wondering if anyone had made their own harness before and had any tips for a newbie. I have worked with leather and nylon with success. This is my biggest project yet and have done my research.
I have a proper sewing machine. I will be riveting the joints and using brass hardware. I am planning on padding with foam and lambs skin. Can anyone suggest options for foam and is lamb's fleece my best choice?

Any ideas would be appreciated. I want to do the best job I can. I have included a link to the type of harness and the type of leather for reference.
http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-trade-Harness?sc=2&category=16
http://www.davidmorgan.com/solidkangaroo.html?cPath=7_11_194&

2007-02-28 03:19:48 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am really nervous about the operation. I am afraid she won't survive the anastetic or the operation. I don't know why I am so scared. She is my best friend, she is the best puppy anyone could ask for. She has never been alone since I got her at 8 weeks. When I try to leave her for a few minutes (so she will get use to being alone at times) she runs out the door and sits and waits for me! I am lucky that I am allowed to bring her to work with me. Has anyone else ever been worried, please share your experience with me. Please be serious, don't need people telling me to grow up, get over it, etc..I love my puppy very much and am worried. I don't want her to suffer or be in pain..is the operation safe, will she suffer? Thanks in advance for all who care to answer :)

2007-02-28 03:19:33 · 12 answers · asked by Laea 3

2007-02-28 03:14:56 · 5 answers · asked by jennifer W 2

for when i attend a class for 5 to 8 weeks in indiana info please.

2007-02-28 03:07:56 · 5 answers · asked by tom the plumber 3

He has flakes all over him and he has been a bit itchy lately. Is there any sort of shampoo or treatment that can help him?

2007-02-28 03:07:41 · 5 answers · asked by Trisha 4

my 17 year old cocker spaniel just passed away and i am really sad and mad that she couldn't live to grow old with me. i know 17 years is a long time for a dog, but the longer she lived, the harder i knew it would be to let her go....it sucks!!!

2007-02-28 03:00:58 · 6 answers · asked by summer 4

jed is a golden retiever and is so cute

2007-02-28 03:00:49 · 21 answers · asked by old-bag 3

I need to brush my dogs teeth every other day & I was thinking homemade dog tooth paste would be much cheaper then vet bought. Any suggestions out there?

2007-02-28 02:54:23 · 7 answers · asked by lost 4

We have a doggy ramp leading up to the bed. The older one has started growling, barking and trying to block the younger from coming up the ramp at night. Now if she has to go outside (doggy door) at night, she will sleep on the floor instead of trying to get in the bed. Last night the older one attacked the smaller younger one. Sounded as though she was going to chew her up. Both dogs have been inside and have slept on the bed as long as we have had them. During the day, they lay side by side, and run and play together. The younger one had pancreatitis a couple of months ago, and as a result of several trip to the Vet's, has not wanted to go with us to run quick errands in our cars. I have taken the older one by herself on some short trips with me recently, which I never did before. Both used to love getting to go.
This is the only change of any type that has happened. What's going on?

2007-02-28 02:45:28 · 3 answers · asked by bichondaddy 1

2007-02-28 02:42:27 · 4 answers · asked by bobby k 1

2007-02-28 02:23:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

On my way to work there is this disgusting, dirty house that has no less than a half a dozen dogs tied up with enormous chains to trees outside. These dogs are out there all day and I'm assuming all night (I've left my job quite late and they're always out there). These dogs have no shelter except for ripped pieces of carpet to lay on (which are completely rotten after being out in the rain and snow), and I've never spotted them with water (they're obviously getting some somewhere or they'd all be dead, but it isn't at their disposal). They are out there in all weather conditions, which here range from snow and sleet to 115 degrees in the summer. I had heard somewhere that a new law stated dogs could not be chained up for more than a certain amount of hours a day? Is this a state by state thing? I'm just tired of seeing them there every single day (and I do plan on calling someone on them).

2007-02-28 02:23:27 · 12 answers · asked by Surferchic50 2