Dogs - October 2007

Myself and my partner work full time, but we would really like to get a labrador puppy.
I would be going to work at 8, home for lunch (for 45 min, only work 5min away) and back at 5 from work.
My partner works shift, either 6am-2pm or 10am-6pm.
He would also be home at 1:30 (for lunch) if he was on a late shift.
Would it be fair to get a puppy, I have half the people I speak to say it would be ok, need to spend lots of time training, other people say no way!! We would be inclined to use a crate, as I am told it is a very usful tool (for both puppy and furniture) if used correctly.
Im a little confused??!!
Thanks

2007-10-03 07:27:48 · 58 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am getting a 9 wk. old pup soon and I need to know how old he has to be before he can start taking Heartguard. Thank and God bless!

2007-10-03 07:27:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

They're really close, but our dog has been sick for some time, so we knew this day had to come. His birthday is a little over a month form now- would that be too soon to get him another dog? Thanks in advance for your help!

2007-10-03 07:19:14 · 28 answers · asked by candy- capped 5

im new to this whole puppy ordeal..

Whats the best way to give the puppy a bath and someoen mentioned there is parts of there body that cant get wet? Please explain.....

Also, is wellness canned dog food good for a puppy... Someone said it causes diariah.. does it?

2007-10-03 07:12:51 · 8 answers · asked by highly worried 1

My 10 month old femal Shih Tsu got spayed 2 weeks ago. She has fully recovered. It could just be me but since the surgery we have noticed that she has been a lot more hyper, agressive and unruley then she ever was before the surgery. Can this be connected? Is it the fact that her hormones are all different now? If so, is this something that will even out and go away? Are there any suggested ways to deal with this.

As an example. When on a walk normally she will see another dog and "alert" bark and whe then dogs meet she becomes shy. Yesterday after the dogs met the other dog started to walk away and mine start to agressivly go after the other dog. (who was 10 times her size).

Any help, advice or suggestions would be a big help.

Jason

2007-10-03 05:28:50 · 8 answers · asked by Jason S 1

We take him out before we leave i walk him everyday and only feed him once. But after we leave and return home after a couple hours we fine that he had gone to the bathroom 3-4 times since we left. we are getting so frustrated because nothing were doing is working. We reward him when he poops outside and he is fine when i am with him all day but the second we leave even for a minute he'll poop 3-4 times. Does any one have any suggestions ???? Please help!!!!!

2007-10-03 05:26:06 · 3 answers · asked by jdavis_403 1

My husband seems to not like our dog in bed with us! He doesnt mind when he is on my side tho? I asked him why and he said thats the way he was from a child! Is that a stupid answer or what??? Our dog is 6 pnds full grown

2007-10-03 05:25:09 · 28 answers · asked by ohsuzanna123 2

This is our new rescue and our new foster.
we listed her on petfinder as terrier, but anyone have any clue?!
http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v715/atredway2788/?action=view¤t=newfoster.jpg

i was thinking long haired doxen and Schnauzer.

2007-10-03 05:21:45 · 15 answers · asked by nodesignerdogs4me 4

I've had an old Rat Terrier dog 13 yrs old for around 2yrs, that is very laid back and is good as gold.I got him from a friend.
We'll I just go a dog from a friend which is a German, Chow mix very good dog female. As soon as I brought this dog is the house the two started to fight. The Female held down the male terrier just to let her know who was boss but you could tell she didn't want to hurt him. My Terrier came back and they got together again only this time the little one bit and scratched the bigger one until the female bit him on his back. He went away bleeding but didn't need stitches, I've been putting ointment on his wounds for the last couple of days and have keep them seperated. Today he finally got up enough courage to go outside with the other dog to potty but when they came back in the German female wanted to fight again. This dog came from a family with 3 cats and a fox terrier but younger. Do you think if I get her spayed it might help the female dog not be so agres

2007-10-03 05:20:50 · 8 answers · asked by david_robards 1

2007-10-03 05:07:46 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-03 05:01:15 · 1 answers · asked by beaglegurl07 1

2007-10-03 04:57:05 · 4 answers · asked by beaglegurl07 1

Im having to change to newspaper up to 4 times a day. There is a vet bed in there which I wash daily..

2007-10-03 04:56:17 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I currently own a female pit bull which is about 18 months old. Lately I have been experiencing a strange problem with her. She is not aggressive by any means. While I am at work during the day I leave her in my bedroom and let her just play around in my room, she has toys, food, and water and everything in my room and just plays around in my room and sleeps on my bed while I am at work. I have her own bed in there as well but she usually does not use that one, most of the time she is sleeping in my bed. When I get home from work and she is on my bed I can rub her and play with her and she is just fine, no growling or anything like that. At night when I go to sleep I allow her to sleep in my bed with me. For the last month or so every night when I am about to go to sleep and are in my bed with her and she is on my bed relaxing/sleeping and I go to pet or rub her she starts growling and gets really upset as if I was really pissing her off. Any ideas on how to prevent this?

2007-10-03 04:36:36 · 18 answers · asked by Stephen C 1

My dog is like a flea magnet. We have tried various shampoos and conditioners, flea collars, the cedar bedding that goes in their kennels, even Sevin Dust. We have even tried brining him in the house to rid him of the fleas but they follow us and attack him all over again. At this point, I have resorted to giving him weakly baths but not even tis helps much. The "funny" thing is that we have two other outside dogs as well and neither of them have the major problem with fleas like he does. Nothing works to keep the fleas off of him. I don't know if I can afford Frontline but I will make myself afford it somehow. I'll take the bus to work and back and save on gas money or something. He needs it much more than I need anything at this moment. I never realized when I adopted him that this would be such a problem.

So, I was wondering if anyone had these same problems before and did Frontline or K9 Adavantix help your pet? Which is cheaper and is it still effective?

2007-10-03 04:29:58 · 14 answers · asked by Shelly 3

Maybe a few people will be enlightened if we share our personal experiences....here is mine. 2 years ago, my mother in law got a shihtzu puppy as a "something to look forward to when she got out of cardiac rehab" Suffice it to say, she spent the next 14 months in and out of the hospital then passed away, so I had this dog from the time he was 10 weeks old....his parentage is unknown to me, no papers, etc. I am no expert, but I have had dogs of every size and configuration for many many moons- Let me tell you about Porkchop- the worlds most awful dog- He has been lovingly cared for, housebroke easily, etc. He has the worst skin problems ever, he virtually lives on Benedryl or he will scratch himself till he bleeds, we have to keep him trimmed down to 1/2" of hair or less or he will also get hot spots, he lives inside, eats only Canidae, has all his shots, etc. He has the worst tempermant of any dog I have ever encountered- growls at everything, snaps at you without provocation, etc

2007-10-03 04:25:44 · 6 answers · asked by Rachal961 4

... and does not have any input on if the new owner wants to breed that puppy some day...

Would you consider this to be a reputable breeder?

Beyond the "yes and no" answer options, please explain why.

2007-10-03 03:38:55 · 26 answers · asked by Shadow's Melon 6

2007-10-03 03:11:24 · 4 answers · asked by QueenofSelics 2

7-8 months

2007-10-03 03:10:04 · 14 answers · asked by QueenofSelics 2

It bothers the neighbors, and wakes almost everyone up. We personally don't mind, but we've been getting a lot of complaints. Would anyone know why he does this or how we can stop him?

2007-10-03 02:52:01 · 10 answers · asked by Deo-ossan 1

We have a wonderful dog-we got him as a puppy and he is three now. He is a shepherd mix. LOVES people. Never an accident in the house. We didn't realize when we got him that he is completely anxious and cannot relax if there is anyone outside of the fmaily in the hosue or yard. Plus, there have been two biting incidents with kids but ONLY when food was directly involved.

I knwo it sounds insane, especially since the latest bite was my older daughter, but is there a way we can keep this dog? I am thinking of obvious things like feeding him separately, crating him when company is over (especially kids), putting a dog door and heater in the garage for him when kids are over. Basically I am looking for suggestions, I don't want to play fast and loose with a biting risk, I don't want to be sued, but I made a committment to this dog, not knowing he was too much dog for us. I feel, at age 3, he will only get more mellow. My husband, so far, is not yielding on keeping him.

2007-10-03 02:34:32 · 24 answers · asked by Dalice Nelson 6

can anyone tell me why my dogs third eyelid is so red he is 19 months old been to the vets first they said eye infection so had treatment that did'nt work then they said an allergy so anti-inflamms given that has'nt worked this vet worked in conjunction with the rescue center were we got him from his time with them is now over so it's down to us he had this problem when a photo was taken of him in the kennels on 1st august please help

2007-10-03 02:30:12 · 4 answers · asked by magic man 3

I'm a proud Whippet owner...I have two...Loki and Calypso. Where are the other Whippet owners? The breed isn't nearly as popular here on the East Coast, USA as it is in England or in warmer climates. (Whippets are NOT typically fond of cold weather!)

Tell me about your Whippets!!

2007-10-03 02:05:19 · 3 answers · asked by Kat 5

My english bull is always licking her paws and seems to be Irratated with her skin....Any suggestions on why she is like this are other english bull terriers the same? please advise Thanks for your time

2007-10-03 00:35:21 · 13 answers · asked by Daz 2

hiya all

My question is this
I have got a dog which is a collie cross with alsation? My dad loves his chocolate i do know myself that givin any form of chocolate to a dog can make them ill, so i dont give her any myself but my dad feeds her chocolate all the time, i have told him off multiple times and sayin dont give her any it will hurt her. I am really worried for my dog i dont want my dog to get ill through my dad i have tried showin him sights and that about dogs and chocolate he tells me to not be stupid and grow up what can i do to change my dads habits?
Please help

2007-10-02 23:57:21 · 18 answers · asked by ♥Paws 4 thawts♥ 4

2007-10-02 23:16:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Considering buying a dog and installing an electric fence.Are they safe for the dog to be zapped? Also what if there is a power failure?I have about 1/4 acre for the dog to roam so how much would that cost to install?

2007-10-02 23:01:20 · 11 answers · asked by bitaminv 1

2007-10-02 22:13:34 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i need an estimate on dog shots she is a min pin and it will be her second shots and is it 13 weeks that shes suppose to go for them?

2007-10-02 20:51:17 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have put "good for the earth and people too" spray down,but
my daughter says it tasted bad!(dont ask how she knows) but we've been through 3 couches and these arent very nice(thrift store) but still its nice to come home without "snow" inside the house.any ideas welcome,maybe keep him in her room when we leave???:}

2007-10-02 20:32:00 · 10 answers · asked by fotofarie 2