Dogs - June 2007

I have six cats, family think Iam nuts. I love animals I would like a small dog that I can take for walks and a freind what do you think Iam I crazy.

2007-06-03 14:41:14 · 11 answers · asked by lindalbender 2

I have an unaltered pit mix that has been having accidents in the house. He is approximately 8mos-1yr. He mostly pees in the house, although he has defecated once inside. It is not possible to neuter him currently, because he is a stray I found 4 days ago, and I am still in the process of finding his owner (although I believe he was abandoned). He pees inside even when we are home, but in the other room. And, he's even peed right in front of the storm door whilst looking outside! He has signaled to go out before by scratching on the door, so I really can't figure out why he doesn't do it all the time. Should I begin crate training him as if he were a young puppy? I just got him a crate, should I leave him in all the time until he's housebroken? Or should I do something different? I've never had to go through this with my other dog, she came pre-trained and she's fastidious with her pottying, and has never had an accident. HELP!

2007-06-03 14:34:37 · 7 answers · asked by Nicki Lee 6

My min pin is 6 months and so hyper will she ever calm down? Also is it too late to get her potty trained?

2007-06-03 14:34:20 · 6 answers · asked by R S 2

My mom is getting a puppy (Beagle) today and it's only 4 weeks old, it's eating dry food already and is totally weaned from it's mother. I heard that the puppy can get sick and die from being away from it's mother too soon.

2007-06-03 14:27:38 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

We just got a 9 week old lab/retriever/shepard mix and he breaths very fast. Not really panting just breathing as fast as a normal dog pants. Is this ok?

2007-06-03 14:26:17 · 4 answers · asked by Alison M 2

He ( Gibson my Aussie Shepard) has been itching and I gave him some bacon to help with the dry skin. Not sure if that will help though. He is also weezing badly. How can I help him get through the season comfortably?

2007-06-03 14:18:46 · 6 answers · asked by CAP 2

if you dog is bad how do u punish it ?
( i know how personally but i would like to know how every1 else does it )

personally if my dog ignores me 1nce i tell them off 2wice and i tap them on the nose. if they steel out of my hand pee on the floor or raid the bin they get a chase out to the garden a shout and a push out the bum on the way out.
if they do anything like fight with another dog, growl at me or kill an animal. a slap on the bum and out the garden for 20 mins. if they kill an amimal they are out there for 1hour.

is this the normal way to punish a dog?
how do u punish your dog?
i was just sat down after telling my pooch off for begging for scraps at the table and it occured 2 me, i dont feel guilty and im not ashamed of how i tell my dogs off atall. but i was woundering of other methods that might work. i was told 2 take away something they like but that wouldnt work because they forget what they have done 2 quickly. lol anyways im gonna shut up now. bye x and thanx

2007-06-03 14:02:43 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog first tied with the stud on April 8 on Easter Sunday 2007!! Today is June 3 2007.

2007-06-03 13:33:23 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 13:13:30 · 7 answers · asked by Ima Stressed Out 5

What is the best possible haircut for a chow mix? He is so hot in the summer and we don't know what to do with him. Suggestions Plz!!!!

2007-06-03 13:07:25 · 3 answers · asked by EL 2

I got a newfie/collie mix...all black and while I'm not a fan of shaving or cutting short a dogs coat....my babe is melting whenever it gets over 70 degrees lol. So bought a Wahl pet clipper off ebay (used) It's supposed to be a good one, I believe it would be like a medium or heavy duty type. I tried it on her yesterday and the motor first of all doesn't seem to run as fast as I expected (I was thinking the speed of an electric shaver?) as soon as I tried to clip her (using 1/2" comb attachment) the motor goes waaaay down slow, and all it does is clump and jam her hair into the blades. The instructions said something about sharpening the blades, but I'm wondering if that is all it is or does the clipper sound defected? Don't really want to spend extra $ on blades if the unit is toast lol. I know it's hard to say without seeing it.

Oh, also it said something about an adjustable power screw thats supposed to regulate wattage or something like that. Could this be the problem?

2007-06-03 13:03:57 · 4 answers · asked by Onyx Ninja 4

papers to sell? if i dont have to have papers on him how much could i sell him for. he is only a year old.

2007-06-03 13:02:49 · 7 answers · asked by mandy l 1

My dog is a portugueese water dog. She is i think 8 going on 9 yea thats right. I go for runs with her almost every day. About 2,3,4 miles. she is slowing down, sleeping more, things like that. Is it old age? Is there any way i can prolong her life??

2007-06-03 13:01:44 · 10 answers · asked by help please 1

I was watching my sister's dog this weekend and I noticed that when the dog licked me it felt thick or sticky and made me want to wipe it off.

But when my dog licks me it just feels wet and dries quickly on it's own.

Has anyone else noticed this, or is it just psychological?

2007-06-03 12:58:16 · 3 answers · asked by Rayne 2

I just bought a chihuahua today and the owners say he is 8 wks but he is reallly tiny can u tell the age of a chihuahu and how?

2007-06-03 12:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I always thought it was the best thing for your ***** to have a season,then have her spayed.Now i read on the board that health wise it's best done early,how early,and is it safe for the puppy?I have a dog at home,so spaying her would make it so much less stressful, of dealing with the dog as well.
Would appreciate knowledgeable answers.

2007-06-03 12:47:21 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 12:35:44 · 7 answers · asked by Carlota M 1

2007-06-03 12:32:48 · 22 answers · asked by chapped lips 5

In my family, there is a 12 year old, a 15 year old, and obviously 2 adults. We are owned by a guinea pig and 2 birds. The 12 and 15 year old go to school and have afterschool activities. We want a small breed. Also, we live in a hotter area, in a single home. Any ideas?

2007-06-03 12:32:19 · 11 answers · asked by Shiny_Stone 2

I have a mutt (American PitBull), and she just had eight puppies. The past few days the puppies have been feeding off their mom, but as of late (one day) the mom dog has not been feeding them. She keeps running away and doesnt stay in one spot. The newborn pups are a week old so im afraid they wont survive. At what age can you start feeding a newborn food (or formula milk), and water? Any information on the care of newborn puppies would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2007-06-03 12:18:27 · 10 answers · asked by si160hp 2

ok i have a Febreze fabric freshener spray bottle which i cleaned and filled with water is it ojk to spray my dogs to keep them cool???

2007-06-03 12:13:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-06-03 12:12:14 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

After searching a while for a good breeder, we finally adopted a 6 week old female yellow lab. We already love her to death! Anyways, our question is about her eyes. They're black now, but does that mean they'll be black as an adult? Or is black eyes the default eye color for young puppies, like blue is the default eye color for newborns?

2007-06-03 12:07:02 · 9 answers · asked by Natalia 3

See my dog had to be put to rest and we are thinking about getting another later this year? We had a golden retriever, we need another dog like it
It has to like people, kids, easy to train, and lovable
Any suggestions?

2007-06-03 11:58:48 · 16 answers · asked by lil.hooper@sbcglobal.net 2

I'm about to take her to the vets in a couple of days so what can i put on it until then?

2007-06-03 11:51:44 · 9 answers · asked by Boo 2

2007-06-03 11:47:42 · 5 answers · asked by Debra S 1

My dog escape from my house and she was at my neighbores house *how ever you spell it* and i from my others neighboreshouse i was calling hershe looked at me but didit get up so i got her she was bleeding thru her nose so now when she walk he right leg cant move kinda and her pupil are very small and im very worried and she is very down. So can she maybe be poison?

2007-06-03 11:47:27 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

i think he's jelous of our other dog's suitors. they keep on coming to our house then our dog will bark till he spills his guts out.

2007-06-03 11:10:56 · 15 answers · asked by julz 1

How do they compare? It's for a Beagle puppy.

2007-06-03 10:49:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm moving into a new house and it has a great yard so now I can have a dog, what kind of dog should I get : Chihuahua, Yorkshire, or a Toy Poodle???
thx

2007-06-03 10:47:40 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous