Dogs - September 2007

or a horse you couldn't ride. Here is the situation I got a new hound pup and she seemed a little timid so I had stated that I may not keep her both online and to friends and family. She is adjusting well now. The comment that really got to me was here on answers where someone said "stop treating your dogs like equiptment". Well I love my dogs they get the best food on a schedule, and top notch medical care, and because I am lucky enough to be self employed spend 24/7 with me. They are a huge part of my life. However I hunt them and a gun shy dog wont work. Naturally I would find a great home, in fact my mother agreed to take Holly if she wont hunt. I would love to keep her anyways but can only afford 2 hounds. I push my hounds hard, and myself too. What is wrong with my line of thinking? Lots of old school houndsmen cull the ones that wont hunt. I would never and could never do that however I will get her fixed to preserve the line of fine hunting hounds we have established. Thoughts?

2007-09-06 13:13:13 · 9 answers · asked by subgenius 4

I recently adopted a carin terrier/chicuhuaua mix. He is 2mths old and was crate training while with his previous owner. I work 4 days a week and have to leave him alone. My neighbor who is beginning to become extremely overbearing is instisting I leave this tiny dog on the side of my house so she can put her dog with it during the day or in my house with my pup. He is a barker and doesn't like to be out there so all he will do is bark. I don't want my dog to be stolen. I live right off a busy street. He is in an area in the laundry room that he has room to play an area to use the potty and his crate to rest. I don't think this is bad for him, since he is loved lots by us all. He is not starved for attention. I want her to leave me alone, but she is so nosey. What is best?

2007-09-06 13:07:44 · 9 answers · asked by clp17 1

2007-09-06 12:52:31 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is about 3 years old. He recently (about 2 months ago) started barking ALL the time. Every little noise, every car door that is shut on the whole block. We have people on our block that come in at all hours of the night. He's barking and keeping us awake. I dont want to do the shock collar thing, he's a small dog, only 13 pounds. I got on petco.com and they have a thing that emits a high pitched tone that only dogs can hear, and supposidly stops them. Anyone use this or have any ideas?

Help!!!!!!! Please!!!!!!

Thanks!

XOXOXO
~Amanda

2007-09-06 12:42:26 · 5 answers · asked by calicohottie 2

we have a large garden and woods and parks close by,i have had the following dogs before:setter cross,bearded collie(who we sadly lost 3wks ago)both dogs were brilliant but very hyperactive for the first 2/3yrs so would like a more laid back dog(if there is a dog!ha ha)would also consider a nother cross-breed but not sure what!any suggestions appreciated and places to go.i live in warley,west midlands.cheers.

2007-09-06 12:30:02 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-09-06 12:24:55 · 5 answers · asked by jellydrink :] 2

What do I do, he'd currently in a tub of water. The dog is approx. 7 years old and mated with a female dog early today. Please Help. Serious answers only. Thanks

2007-09-06 12:24:52 · 11 answers · asked by Verona G 1

Is it true that "small dogs" are best for small apartments? Or is it really all about the dog's energy level, meaning lazy dogs are best for small apartments. Thoughts?

2007-09-06 12:16:34 · 50 answers · asked by Ask Mike 4

I just asked about my puppy with a bloated tummy and everyone said she has worms or I am feeding her too much.she has been wormed and she is only having small amounts of food 3-4 times a day,I'm not that thick!! Any other theories???

2007-09-06 12:12:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

A few examples may include:

A Sheltie without its ears folded (prick-eared).

A Dobermann without its tail docked.

And, would unacceptable colours for a conformation class be accepted in most other dog sports?

2007-09-06 12:08:55 · 9 answers · asked by Nettik 2

I have an 8week old Jack Russell,the people i got her from were feeding her weet-bix in milk,I didn't think that was healthy so i got dry puppy food for her age bracket. she is happy and playing well,also going to the toilet fine.but when she eats her tummy bloats.she was the smallest of the litter and is still very small.should I be concerned something is wrong or could it be just because she is so small??????

2007-09-06 12:00:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am choosing to feed my dog natural cooked food. I made her a pan fried (just a little pam to keep it from sticking) chicken breast and sprinkled a little garlic powder over the chicken ( i heard that its good for themm) . my doggie loved it and i put the leftovers in the fridge. Was this good to give my dog...? can i cook semi large quanities of meat and veggies and rice at one time the refrigerate for a week or so? i will not let the food sit for more than a week (i doubt it will because my dog loves it)

Like i said... my dog doesnt like dog food... like she will pick the chewy morsels out of the food and leave the rest...

2007-09-06 11:13:53 · 8 answers · asked by Lauren. 4

2007-09-06 11:09:27 · 13 answers · asked by Maya W 1

I get a lot of complements on my boxer and we were thinking about breeding him.Is it Necessary to get him neutered, will it really shorten his life span if he isnt or will it make him a "wuss"?

2007-09-06 10:57:38 · 18 answers · asked by lovelylauren 1

since when are "mutts" hybrids..im sorry but a mixxed breed dog is a mutt..period..is it just me or does anyone else think so too? i had many many puggles and german norweigens, and god knows what other weird breeds growing up..ive had some dooseys lol, but they were hardly designer dogs,,they were muttly little love hounds.

2007-09-06 10:25:59 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

i haate chiwawas because they have huge ugly heads

2007-09-06 10:12:42 · 23 answers · asked by haydenrox05 2

We have tried, of course, yelling DOWN as a command and both of us use it, but it sometimes works and sometimes not. We have to kennel her when we have company, as she knocks over kids and babies, and jumps on clothes.

Help!

2007-09-06 09:44:10 · 13 answers · asked by Louie47 1

Please look at my previous bichon questions..should I spay Ruby or sort out Alfie...or both...they are our pets and we are keeping them...should we also keep a couple of puppies..???

2007-09-06 09:39:42 · 16 answers · asked by ian.field 2

I caught a brief few minutes of some highly entertaining dog racing one Saturday afternoon not too long back. It was a steeplechase race with Jack Russel Terriers. Anyone know where video of this can be found?

2007-09-06 09:24:07 · 5 answers · asked by znie 2

Our dog came from a shelter and that is what they fed him. Now trying to switch (mixing science diet with Iams) is upsetting his stomach. I was wondering if we should go back to science diet or hope he can get over this upset stomach and keep mixing the food until we have him totally on Iams? He is a 2-3 year old Chocolate Lab mix. Thank you

2007-09-06 09:22:05 · 12 answers · asked by to_sassy4_u 5

2007-09-06 09:21:48 · 11 answers · asked by bbt 1

My new border collie/schnauzer mix won't stop splashing in his water bowl. Any ideas on why and how I can get him to stop? He is not hot because he will do it even after a long nap inside.

2007-09-06 09:12:54 · 8 answers · asked by Kim R 1

my fiancee recently got me a boxer puppy (her name is Kaeda)and we have had alot of problems with her. our pit bull zues playing with her and wasn't watching where he was going and then sat an her and it broke her leg, so we took her to the vet and she had surgery to straighten it out and had two pins put it. after her surgery we brought her home and and she died. could it maybe have been an infection or something else. can someone please help me?

2007-09-06 09:10:58 · 8 answers · asked by Amanda Baxter 1

I have a rottie mix.....and it seems like we just got her, but she's already almost 2 years old. How long can i expect her to live?

2007-09-06 09:00:30 · 6 answers · asked by Newlywed06 2

do they need a fenced in yard or just long runs or walks? what food? do tey get along with little dogs? what is a good price?
please help me because i love them so much.

2007-09-06 08:57:27 · 8 answers · asked by Not religion♥♥Relationship 3

she seems to have lost her balance...she's walking around like she's drunk and seems lethargic. what can be wrong with her?

2007-09-06 08:53:56 · 8 answers · asked by Remedios La Bella 1

She's female, but I like some boy-dog names so dont hold back! Nothing agressive though. Please tell my why you like that name if there is a reason?

Thankyou!

2007-09-06 07:55:24 · 18 answers · asked by ChaChaChingThing 2

I mean the bull has no chance fighting a matador who has a sword and tortures the bull before killing it. And some people have pet bulls.

2007-09-06 07:47:20 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

They always show you compassion no matter what happens in your life. Most dogs live such carefree lives it's a breath of fresh air to be around one. The best part is they do not talk so they won't judge you and they will just sit and listen to what you have to say. Dogs are happy over the simpliest things in life like playing catch or having a bone. Whenever I see my dog he puts a smile to my face.

2007-09-06 07:43:29 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

When I was out with my doggies this afternoon I passed a woman with two small children. They weren't keeping up with her so she told the to hurry up, then said "There's a doggy, hurry up or it will get you" and her children ran after her, screaming. Why are some parents so ignorant that they feel this kind of comment is a good idea? She'll end up with children who are obsessively paranoid about dogs. Am I over-reacting, or was that a very ignorant thing for the woman to do?

2007-09-06 07:08:02 · 68 answers · asked by ♥ Divine ♥ 6