Dogs - October 2007

Why do you think it is ok to breed dogs just to show them. My opinion is that it is cruel and belittling. How do you justify breeding to get a better breed with good training any dog can be a great part of your family. Get them from the shelters. Same as baby shows they suck. I think this is the most selfish cruel and unjustifible reason to breed your dogs. You are playing with lives here people just to show them off. How do you sleep at night.

And before answering try to stick to the question.

2007-10-15 09:54:51 · 13 answers · asked by True Blue 2

Apparantly she's asked some others and they said no (most of the people she knows are single and working full time). If I dont take this dog, she will be going to the pound. And honestly, I wont be able to sleep at night wondering if she was euthanized or not.

Heres the thing, I have a 9 month old labrador retriever, I work from my home and financially am very capable, but, I know nothing about this breed. Can anyone give me some information? I've heard their similiar to labs personality wise but Ive never owned one.

Thanks

2007-10-15 09:40:09 · 16 answers · asked by kim s 1

2007-10-15 09:34:46 · 6 answers · asked by Darius G 1

my puppy is 11 weeks old and she sleeps in my room inside her crate, otherwise she cries...for how long should I do this before I can have her sleep by herself? Ideally that would be in the kitchen or family room area. I dont mind her being in the bedroom, but it's pretty small and it could mess up a love life :)
Thank you!

2007-10-15 09:21:59 · 6 answers · asked by isisn979 2

Breeding because their dogs are cute. Teacup this and that. Idiots that don't even know basic breeding questions that are letting their dogs go at it. People who should OBVIOUSLY be taking their pets to the VET but are taking up valuable time by posting an inane question on the internet! GAH!

::deep breath::

::twiddles thumbs while waiting for question to be deleted::

2007-10-15 09:18:33 · 21 answers · asked by pixy_stix 5

Hi all, after a month of weighing the pros and cons we have decided to get a 2nd puppy. We currently have a 15 week old Australian Shepherd, and we are going to be getting a 10 week old boxer/lab mix from a shelter this weekend. I was just curious what are some things that I can do to not make our current pup jealous and what we can do to make the new pup feel as comfortable as possible? My dog loves other dogs, so I am not worried about them getting along I just want to make sure they're both happy.

Has anyone had a puppy than got another one, can you maybe give me some helpful tips? Thanks very much!!!

2007-10-15 09:05:03 · 11 answers · asked by JustBlah 3

2007-10-15 08:52:41 · 16 answers · asked by wilks 2

Sometimes she acts completely fine, running and jumping excitedly when I get home from work. But she doesnt want to walk as long or far as she used too...and she sleeps alot more. I have changed her diet several times because she wouldn't eat dry Iams, and then I put her on dry Iams mixed with wet Iams, and she got constipated, there was even a touch of blood when she went. I switched to a home made diet receipie I found on the net from a vet - lean ground beef, veggies and potatoes basically, and thats what she threw up. I'm at a loss, she was supposedly dewormed and vet checked when I got her from the shelter about a month ago. She is up to date on all her shots. She's a mini schnauzer if that helps.

2007-10-15 08:45:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog arrived a few days ago (traveled by plane) and is now living at a friend's house, not with me. She seemed to be a little nervous at first, but after 2 days, was just fine except for the fact that she refused to eat, which I thought would go away after a few days. Now, she began to have accidents in the carpet, chair, and floor where she lives, is still refusing to eat her dry dog food and goes outside AND inside the house. Is there some food you recommend that might help her get better? Might it be separation anxiety? She plays and acts as usual besides this problem.

2007-10-15 08:27:21 · 12 answers · asked by chalianna 2

I'm thinking about getting a Papillon. Before I do, I want to have our yard fenced in. What type of fence is recommened for such a tiny dog? I DON'T want a stockade fence or any type that will completely block our view. We have a huge yard, so an economical yet good-looking fence would be best. Thanks!

2007-10-15 08:27:02 · 4 answers · asked by luvrats 7

I thought I'd ask, since all these terms are floating around - alpha, pack leader, dominant, submissive, et cetera.

How do you see it?

For example, this gal I know is definitely in charge as she's the one on two legs, and below her there's the boss dog - a feisty 7-year-old - and below her (and everything else) is the cannon fodder, the happy-go-lucky 2-year-old.

Just for fun - please no judgmental thumbs here. We can all learn something from each other.

2007-10-15 08:17:41 · 18 answers · asked by a gal and her dog 6

I took my 3 month old puppy to the vet today for her exam and they gave her vaccinations and a heart worm pill and interceptor. They also gave me Advantix flea medicine in a tube that I squeeze on her back. Is it okay to use the flea medicine at the same time I give her the heart worm pills and interceptor or should I wait a few days after that?

2007-10-15 08:16:54 · 4 answers · asked by Mink 2

I'm seriously considering getting a Pomeranian in the nearnear future and want all you owners out there to let me know a little bit more about them. You can read everything there is to know about them in books and online, but I want a more first hand experience outlook on them. So, tell me what you love/dislike about them. What is better to get, a boy/girl, and the differences between the two? And your favorite/least favorite thing about them!

Thanks to all who answer!!

2007-10-15 08:08:12 · 10 answers · asked by LondonFalls 3

I know im probably going to get a lot of hateful ansers on this question but why do your breed? reputable breeders say they love dogs and want to improve dogs. So if you really love dogs wouldnt you adopt and not breed. how can your reason spending thousands on a" top quality "dog that costs lots to breed and show when there are dogs starving and kids starving. when so many dogs are eutanized due to a lack of money and homes. why bring more into the world? i know your going to tell me there is a huge difference between reputable show breeders and back yard breeders and all that but if you really loved dogs wouldnt you wnat to save as many as possible not bring more into the world?

2007-10-15 07:55:06 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

is this a puppy mill??I DO.

http://www.skeltonfarmandkennel.com/airedales.html
IF YOU SEE THE PICTURES CLOSELY
YOU WILL SEE CAGES OR KENNELS IN REALLY BAD CONDITIONS .

2007-10-15 07:49:37 · 6 answers · asked by Dog passion 2

I live in Brooklyn, NY and I'm having a rough time finding a Saint Bernard puppy. My beloved Saint Bernard of 11 years died, and I now have a 4 month boxer, but still want another Saint Bernard. Anyone know who may have a Saint Bernard puppy to sell or adopt?

2007-10-15 07:33:50 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-15 07:25:15 · 6 answers · asked by alw0322 1

prescriptions for dogs

2007-10-15 07:15:07 · 7 answers · asked by Frances T 1

2007-10-15 07:09:10 · 20 answers · asked by chelle_blue_butterfly 1

My chihuhua started getting bald spots over her body not alot but the ones she has are noticeable wats wrong with her could it be something seriouse

2007-10-15 06:52:46 · 7 answers · asked by mvp 3

2007-10-15 06:49:25 · 7 answers · asked by jen 1

2007-10-15 06:49:07 · 10 answers · asked by shylnp 1

We have a two year old fixed male Great dane and he's 153 pounds. he's a nightmare to live with and i do admit
we didn't train him much as a puppy accept house training. well here's the problem she::
* He pee's all over the floor when he's excited.
* When someone comes up to pet him or comes in my house he jumps up on them and KNOCKS THEM OVER
* he barks constantly
* when walking him on a leash he jumps at me,bites my hand,bites the leash and pulls me all over the place
* he chews on furniture and doors even when im right in the room ( he's ruined so much furniture and doors i can't
even count)
* he scratches my walls and leaves scratch marks all over my walls (which are really deep scratch marks)
* he broke three televisions by jumping up at them and knocking them over
* he knows how to open the cabinets and fridge so he eats EVERYTHING in the cabinets and fridge
* he tries to go after other dogs and cars when we take him on his walks

2007-10-15 06:39:50 · 28 answers · asked by Erikka 2

I have an 11 year old lhasa and a 10 month old golden retriever. They are both indoor dogs. The lhasa HATES the retriever. He doesn't like him to play, run, drink, or eat. I feed them in separate areas of the house so that the GR will have a better chance of eating and I still end up having to stand between them to keep the lhasa off him while he eats. I will give them these raw hide squares, and the lhasa just goes up to the GR and takes it away from him! A little growl and the GR drops it and the Lhasa walks off with it shaking his little booty!! Then he doesn't even chew on it. He lays it down and lays down in front of it while the GR just stares at him. I have tried telling the Lhasa "NO" in an authority type voice, and he will listen and do what I say when I tell him to do it, but when I am not watching or I don't say anything, he just does what he wants to. I am tired of the Lhasa being a bully and the GR being a weenie!! Please help!

2007-10-15 06:28:43 · 14 answers · asked by Corona 5

Thank you for your answers to my first question. You were all very informative.

To go back at when I visited my brother. I notice when it was time for me to leave, I put my dog on leach and my brother did the same with his and as soon as both dogs were on leach they started growling at each other (this was after 2 hours of playing together with no incident). Would that behavior be them protecting their masters?

2007-10-15 06:21:13 · 6 answers · asked by Jane Marple 7

I looked on the internet and found nothing on this breed of dog PLEASE HELP ME!!!

2007-10-15 06:09:38 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

We have been to numerous vets...All have their own brand of how to cure our dogs ear infection..NONE have worked...any suggestions out there would be appreciated.....

2007-10-15 05:57:02 · 7 answers · asked by Dog Rescuer 6

found worm come out of my brown labs anus about half inch long and 2 to 4 millimeters wide at head white it realeses a slime like a slug and in the slime i see egg like white things his head gets bigger and smaller as it moves.

2007-10-15 05:52:40 · 16 answers · asked by david g 2

I have a 6 lb. toy/miniature poodle that I got a year ago when he was a year old from a shelter. He was not housebroken and I was quickly able to train him to pee outside. However, he has always done #2 inside on the carpet. Luckily, his stools are pretty firm and easy to clean up, but try as I might, I can't get him to go outside. We will walk for 1/2 an hour and when he is tired of being outside he just looks at me. No matter how long I wait, he will not defecate. Then as soon as we're at home and I'm not looking directly at him, he goes on the carpet. I don't scold him, I just clean it up, but I'm not sure how to train him not to do it. Thanks.

2007-10-15 05:52:32 · 5 answers · asked by Diane B 1

i have heard that it is better (helps their bodies mature) for an animal to have at least one litter before they are fixed, is that true or does it really matter? also at what age can an animal be fixed?

2007-10-15 05:50:13 · 12 answers · asked by *iN LoVe* 2