Dogs - June 2007

My husband and I got a 8-week-old white German shepherd puppy today. I haven't decided a name for her yet... I'm thinking of Lily or Summer, but we'll see. Have any suggestions? :) I'd love to hear them.
Anyway, I read up on white German shepherds for forever, and we decided that they would make a great dog for my husband and I. Our anniversary is tomorrow, so we decided it would finally be a good time to get one, especially since we just moved into a new house with plenty of extra space. I read about what to look for when choosing a white german shepherd puppy, but now I'm afraid I may have not made the best decision once I saw all those beautiful eyes! The little girl appealed to us as she was cute and the runt of the litter. All of her brothers and sisters were more hyper than her, except for maybe the one that was asleep in the corner. They all looked healthy and alert, and she and her sister were toppling over eachother trying to get milk from their mother, who was beautiful by the way. We met both the parents and were provided with all the AKC papers and bloodline information and all that, but really I am just looking for a great dog. Anyway, the puppy has been so quiet and calm, from the 35 minute car ride home until now, 4 hours later. She makes little grunting sounds when I pick her up, and I'm hoping that this is normal and not a sign of pain. She's sleeping now, and I'm hoping that maybe she's just tired from the car ride and new environment. We have two cats, one is 1 year, the other 8 months, and when they saw the dog they bowed up like halloween cats even though she was just sitting there completely still. The puppy just sat there though, looking at them and wagging her tail slowly. She didn't even flench when one hissed at her. She hasn't walked around the house much, and when I took her outside to potty she whined alittle. I guess she just misses her family. She hasn't eated any of the dry food we received from the breeder, and she didn't drink any water either even though she was drooling of thirst in the car. She lets my husband and I pet her, but she seems kind of scared. She just sits in the corner of the room until she literally falls asleep. She doesn't come when you call her and usually doesn't even becoem excited. Do you think this puppy will be playful and smart once she gets used to things? Would one of the more hyper dogs been a better pet? Please help... I need reassurance, particularly from a white german shepherd owner. I have all the patience and time right now to teach her things, so if there's anything I can do to help feel comfortable and act like a puppy, please let me know.

2007-06-23 11:29:30 · 13 answers · asked by silvrbreeze 3

any medicine he can take? any real affective fly traps out there? can it put him in any serious health risks?

2007-06-23 11:21:45 · 19 answers · asked by dre 3

I would really like to purchase a Yorkie. I live in the Tampa Bay area. Does anyone know of any reputable breeders in this area? And now much does a Yorkie usually cost? I'd just like to get an idea of how much money I will need.

Thanks!

2007-06-23 11:15:44 · 9 answers · asked by T the D 5

2007-06-23 11:14:18 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

like do thy like certian things? anything u can tell me, thankz

2007-06-23 11:07:46 · 4 answers · asked by shyshortgirl04 1

My springer has a strong personality. When I took her to my dog trainers house she just walked right in she showed no fear that she was intruding on another dog's territory. She has played nicely with all dogs I have socialized her with she still has some behaviors that bother me. One being wen she was playing with an older bigger dog, the older dog made it knowen that she did not want my springer to play with her ball. My springer was totally pissed off, but she knew there was nothing she could do about it. She tried to go back for the ball twice, but the otherdog being the consistent creature she is would not let her have it. Each time my springer would run in circles then go bark at the horses trying to take her fustration out on them. I have noticed my westie holding her ears back whenever she is around, too. They got into a fight over food days ago. I keep them seperate while eating now. She obeys me but tries to dominate everyone else. She wont stop unless I make her or the

2007-06-23 11:04:43 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I adopted a 1 year old dog two weeks ago and he is afraid of everyone. I am very close to my large family and visit them often. I planned on taking dog with me, but he growls and barks fiercely everytime someone tries to pet him. He is fine roaming among them freely as long as they don't talk to or look at him. I want to be able to take him with me, but they are afraid of him now, and I'm scared he'll bite someone. He was fine with me the day I met him, why is afraid of them? I tried getting him used to just my mom alone, I tried treats, I tried holding him when someone came close. Even the vet was afraid of him and hardly examed him. We put a muzzle on him that he almost tore through. Obedience school sounds expensive, what can I do? I don't want to give him back, please help!

2007-06-23 11:03:15 · 7 answers · asked by strawberryshyness 1

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2007-06-23 10:59:09 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is a little over two years old.
He is a pretty small dog.
He is 3/4 Maltese, and 1/4 Poodle.
My dog likes to bark at strangers (namely visitors that come in my house).
My dog immediately barks whenever he heres my garrage door open and when my doorbell rings.
I have to admit, his barking sometimes does give me a headache.
My dog is very possessive; although he is getting better.
For example, my little brother is playing with his action figure, and then he suddenly drops it on accident.
My dog will immediately run to the toy, grab it, and either chew or just keep it.
To get back the toy, we call my dog to "eat", meaning we will feed him a piece of bologna to get him away from the toy.
Sometimes i feel my dog is so smart that he grabs whatever he can so that we can call him to "eat."
While he is in possession of the toy, if we try to get close to him he will growl. Sometimes he will even attack us.
I have been bitten by him in the past (about five times).
Help?

2007-06-23 10:53:05 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ok well my dogs are very entergetic if you might say so is their any way to give the something that would make them sleepy or calm for a day or night with out med.?

Thanks Justin

2007-06-23 10:50:46 · 7 answers · asked by justin h 1

im getting a maltese puppy in 2weeks and i live with my mom in a very small apartment and she's ok with me getting a pup but hates the idea it will go pee& $hit all over the our white carpet
is it bad to get diapers for her for a year untill my mom falls in love with it and not care if it goes anywhere untill we crate train it...i dnt wana harm it but is it a bad thing

i love dogs ....andd i dont want anything to keep me from getting it...so please help me with a good and long advice..thanks

2007-06-23 10:47:40 · 7 answers · asked by pretty in pink 2

Everytime someone comes over to my house he growls and barks at them non stop. When he does stop he wont let anyone touch him. He was never abused or hurt by anyone. What can i do so he wont do this anymore.

2007-06-23 10:46:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two small dogs- (Daisy is a female chihuahua fox terrier & Nacho is a male papillon fox terrier) and so far I have been feeding them Purina Puppy Chow. They are almost 10 months old and getting ready to switch to regular dog food but with the rising concerns on pet food, I'm considering switching them to homemade food. I've read a lot about it and what foods are toxic to dogs and that their diets should be a balance of protein, starches, and veggies. I was wondering what everyone thinks about making food at home. I've seen lots of recipes for chicken, beef, turkey, tuna, salmon, etc with some sort of grain, generally oats or rice, and some veggies of mixed veggies or potatoes. I didn't get too much info on vitamins and supplements that this sort of a diet would not provide as the bagged dry dog food does and was wondering if anyone knows about that? I tried to ask my vet but he just blew me off and said dogs should eat dog food and "people food" won't give them nutrients.

2007-06-23 10:33:51 · 9 answers · asked by Alicia M 2

I know chicken bones splinter and they are bad for dogs, but what about pork baby back rib bones?

2007-06-23 10:32:44 · 12 answers · asked by Sip 3

I have a 4 1/2 month old miniature dachshund puppy who is having trouble getting potty trained quickly. If I take him outside he goes but he will also go inside. I've tried the bell thing where they ring it to get your attention when they have to go but he just ends up chewing on the string. Also, what is the best way to stop biting? He doesn't like take your arm off but it's just annoying when he nips at your fingers when you try to pet him. Please help, I want a good dog!

2007-06-23 10:30:32 · 5 answers · asked by Felonious 2

Why do some dog's tongues hang out from one side like this:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070623/ap_on_fe_st/odd_ugly_dog_contest

it is so sad isn't it

2007-06-23 10:29:07 · 6 answers · asked by (cici) 3

2007-06-23 10:25:35 · 8 answers · asked by debbie 2

considering getting a family dog....

2007-06-23 10:19:33 · 13 answers · asked by Valerie 2

my dog has never been spayed before and shes in heat and she has like this lump on one of her breasts...my mom cant afford to take her to the vet..what can i do?

2007-06-23 09:50:53 · 4 answers · asked by Cee 2

my uncles insists its not a chi.
the website says it is.
what do you thnk

http://www.petfinder.com/photoView/photoView.cgi?petid=8283866

(the white one)

2007-06-23 09:46:41 · 13 answers · asked by Victoria 4

2007-06-23 09:39:41 · 10 answers · asked by jennifer r 1

hes a cocapoo + dobermen min pin
he licks everything he sees and i think he has add and im starting to think hes retarded
any suggestions

2007-06-23 09:17:59 · 15 answers · asked by mike 1

i have a red pit bull but she is the sweetest thing on earth.Everybody like cringes whenever i say that i have her...is it really THAT bad?

2007-06-23 09:01:46 · 15 answers · asked by BaBy Bo0m:D 2

my puppy is 14 weeks old she is great but she bites a lot i no she is young but i don't want her to get into the habbitt of bitting and then when she is older continue to bite. we have chew toys for her but she is more interested in bitting my fingers instead. She has ripped holes in my shirts and i have tried saying no and taking the object away from her but she gets mad and bites me or something else

2007-06-23 09:00:28 · 8 answers · asked by Meredith 5

2007-06-23 09:00:19 · 7 answers · asked by Jacob H 1

My dog stinks a lot and no shampoo can take out the bad odor

2007-06-23 08:48:26 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I know this is a really weird question but I have so far found two really disgusting things in my house.

First I found a smear on my couch pillow (it's an off-white pillow) that was brown, and smelled really disgusting.

Then yesterday I was sitting in my leather computer chair with the dog on my lap and he started licking something in my lap. I looked down and there was a small puddle of this disgusting brown liquid-gel type stuff with the same really horrible smell.

So what I want to know is - what color is a dog's ejaculate? I can't think of anything else this could be. I did check his belly area and his rear to see if there was any residue and there wasn't at all and he hadn't throw up or anything so I have no idea what this stuff is. It has a really foul smell to it.

He's just at the age where he has started humping things (he was sleeping at the time though...) so I'm wondering if that's what it could be.

Sorry, I know this is really gross.

2007-06-23 08:47:16 · 12 answers · asked by tasha 3

Hey i need to train my 1 yr spitz. Am looking for a good trainer in banglore,India.

2007-06-23 08:42:23 · 3 answers · asked by Boney K 1

My small (male)dog has been urinating a dark brown urine since this afternoon. I have taken him to the vet, who has performed some tests and is dumb-founded. Tane (the dog) does not show any other symptoms that usually come with brown urine (ie collapsing, yellow eyes, lethargy, vomiting etc..). In fact he is quite normal. There is no blood evident in the urine. He is a very energetic dog and nothing has changed there... The vet has said she believes it may be a liver infection, but does not show any other usual signs of this. She has said if anything changes, to call her straight away. Otherwise, she has no idea.
Has anyone any experience with this?
Cheers.

2007-06-23 08:31:41 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

The reason I think its a hairball is because I have another dog thats American Eskimo that sheds a lot.They play constantly and I have on many a occasion taken hair out of my dogs mouth while they were playing.I am on disability and have limited income, theres no one that has more love for their pets or treat their pets as well as I do mine . If I had the hundreds of dollars to do the tests I would but since I dont and I have good reason to believe its a hairball why not at least try to treat that first to see especially since its my only option since I cant afford the tests.

2007-06-23 08:02:47 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous