Dogs - September 2007

We just got a new puppy and my old dog is afraid of him

The old dog is a female chihuahua that is very unkind to most strangers and is terrified of other dogs/animals. She is 5 years old

The new dog is a male 4 month old chihuahua that is very playful and full of energy

We got the puppy two months ago and she stills doesn't like him. We have tried putting a muzzle on her and putting them in the same room, but all she does is stay in the same spot until we take the muzzle off.

Whenever he gets near her she growls and will go for his face if he gets too close. She doesn't try to attack him when they are apart, only when he gets close to her

Sometimes when Im on the computer she lays next to my feet and the puppy comes up and lays in front of her with his head to the floor. All she does is turn her head sideways and not look directly at him.

Sometimes when we let him in she goes and hides in my room and does not come out

Also, what do I say to them when she tries to bite him.

2007-09-12 18:44:20 · 7 answers · asked by RandomGuy 1

2007-09-12 17:50:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

going out of our yard?we dont have a fence.hes a 3 month old german shepherd.our neighbors in the front have 3 dogs and my dog just bolts after them when he sees them.not to bite or fight.but just to play and roam around.i dont like that.i want him to go when I go there.he just bolts.then i go after him to try to get him back into our yard and he goes even farther.or he thinks im playing and he'll run aroud like were playing tag AND THAT PISSES ME OFF!!

2007-09-12 17:31:58 · 16 answers · asked by dbsantos77 4

2007-09-12 17:15:03 · 20 answers · asked by Jessica m 1

2007-09-12 17:13:15 · 26 answers · asked by officer Yoshimi 6

PLEASE CAN SOMEONE TELL ME IF I SHOULD TAKE HER TO THE VET. I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S ASTHMA OR WHAT. PLZ HELP. SERIOUS ANSWERS ONLY

2007-09-12 17:12:05 · 14 answers · asked by *Sweet_Kisses* 3

2007-09-12 16:52:17 · 11 answers · asked by Ashok t 2

Ok, so we took our dog to the vet today and they examined a large lump on the side of his mouth, practically in it. The vet said she hadn't seen anything like this in the mouth before. It's a little larger than a marble, round, as big as a canadian dollar. It's black, and has 2 lumps on it itself, gray and a red stringy thing.

Anyways, she examined him, and said to remove it would cost $380. $40 for pain meds for him. She didn't seem concerned that it was cancerous, but said another doctor will look at it tomorrow before the surgery for clarification.

His surgery is in a few hours. I know that it'll go well, but nevertheless, will they pull this over my head and say it's cancerous at the last minute, or charge us for something else?

Thanks,
Mark

2007-09-12 16:43:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 16:23:42 · 16 answers · asked by Lady Morgana 7

i live ina condo everyone in the complex has dogs. i work 9-5 but my b/f can come by durin the middle of the day most of the time. i've always had a dog at home this will be the first time i have one on my own, people have big dogs but i want a small one i know odgs are hard work im resposible any suggestions are welcome im lookin for a low price range dog possibly one already house trianed i love dogs im not defiently goining to get one but what are some options for some one in my situion any paticular breeds you would suggest?

2007-09-12 16:12:15 · 10 answers · asked by nosuchthing021 2

I just moved in with my bf. I have a golden retriever (3 1/2 yrs) and he has a husky (3 yrs). Everytime would would have them meet, they would always fight. Well, i just moved in a few days ago. My golden had pinned down the husky and ended up putting a good size gash on the bottom of his paw right above the top pad. They are not neutered, both males. We have talked about neutering them. Then again, there is no garuntee that that will work. Does anyone know what we can do to eliminate the need for an alpha dog? If not, then what can we do to keep them from fighting without having to keep them seperated all the time? We are both busy during the day, but are home nightly.

2007-09-12 15:57:27 · 7 answers · asked by actionjackson_dc31 2

like by the police?

2007-09-12 15:43:19 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 15:42:33 · 14 answers · asked by tannaid 2

2007-09-12 15:40:16 · 16 answers · asked by karen f 1

trying to find info on this subject like name of breed, health issues, and succesfulness of breeding.

2007-09-12 15:30:17 · 17 answers · asked by Krazykitty 2

I forgot to add that she has been kenneled, many times - everytime we put her in there..and come home, she poops in her kennel. EVERYTIME she has done it, over 10 times. She doesnt pee in it, just poop. Its very frustrating - So I felt that I needed to add that, because I was getting a lot of responses that I need to crate her...but Ive tried this...and for the record, she is 8 months old, and she is a blue heeler/black lab mix.

When I say she rips up everything.....I mean EVERYTHING!

Any help I would greatly appreciate it!

2007-09-12 15:29:47 · 5 answers · asked by Ashley M 1

I just purchased a Chihuahua puppy. She was reasonable priced, and I saw her parents. She didn't come with papers, which is fine, because I am not interested in breeding. The only concern that I have is that she has no tail. The lady I bought her from said that she was born that way, and the rest of the litter DID have tails . I saw them. Not that it matters, because she's mine now regaurdless, but I wonder what the standard is for Chihuahuas and their tails!

2007-09-12 14:59:48 · 10 answers · asked by animalgirl1010 1

My boyfriend and his buddy are arguing that dogs have the cleanest mouth. i say NO WAY they eat rotten garbage and lick their balls i mean yuck. someone help who is right me or them.

2007-09-12 14:56:08 · 6 answers · asked by lovemypets 1

Is it because she can sense she is sick? It's sad to see, but what can I do?

The alpha dog (border collie) has been sick for 2 weeks, and the past 2 days my other dog is challenging her. What should I do?
so far, I don't intervene, I keep an eye to make sure it does not turn into a fight. So far, it's been "friendly" but it's definately not a behavior my "submissive"dog usually has...and usually my border collie replies pretty quickly but not anymore. I really noticed the change today, while walking them and while playing with them in the yard, my other dog was taking over.
any suggestions? would it be bad for the moral of my sick dog?

2007-09-12 14:53:46 · 10 answers · asked by Mango 3

she is a medium size dog and not really sure how much she ate dont think to much.

2007-09-12 14:47:50 · 13 answers · asked by dragonfly3769 2

2007-09-12 14:46:26 · 11 answers · asked by Jessica W 1

My dad is waiting for a pay check for the vet and it'll be a couple of days and my 4 month old puppy has a sprained paw. What should I do in the meantime, besides the store and vet?

2007-09-12 14:45:21 · 5 answers · asked by Bugzy Malone 1

Tell me about your dog tell me everything fav things to do personality sex color ...EVERYTHING im just curious
THANKZ

2007-09-12 14:24:20 · 23 answers · asked by Puggle power 2

I show my dog in a program called 4-H. I show him in obediance and showmanship and agility. I am really into obediance showmanship and agility. My dog is awesome at agility when we are at home, but when we show anywhere else, he smells everything and could care less! What should i do?

2007-09-12 14:21:11 · 9 answers · asked by rockydog3 2

Just curious to see who here has a breed specefic decal on their car. In an old issue of Dog Fancy it says about 40% of dog owners have a decal representing the breed. I honestly thought it would be more!

Do you have one? If not, do you find them to be tacky?

2007-09-12 14:11:05 · 20 answers · asked by *Amanda* 5

I am considering getting a teacup poodle-not a toy poodle. I have a cat who mostly stays outside and a black lab who is fullgrown but isn't very big. Is this a good choice for a family of four??(kids are teens)

2007-09-12 14:07:08 · 11 answers · asked by MiSs SmArTy PaNtS 2

2007-09-12 14:02:20 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-12 13:56:37 · 10 answers · asked by Dawndrea O 1

what airline did you use and how much was it

2007-09-12 13:56:11 · 6 answers · asked by c c 1

Please answer.
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No rude comments, thank you.

ALSO!
Why is the mother dog so angered/nervous when I try to interact with the puppy? Is it because she's afraid I'll hurt it?

2007-09-12 13:32:22 · 8 answers · asked by XOXOXO <3 1