Dogs - October 2007

I have noticed that in the last month he has become more agressive towards people we meet along the way. As a result when some one gets close, I am having to pull him in close to me so that he won't go after them. My question is, Is it possible that I may be bringing this on by shorting up his leash, and pulling him closer to me? I have a training collar on him, with the prongs. He weighs about 140 lbs and this is the only way I can control him. My next step is to buy a muzzle for him. I don't want to stop the walks, he loves it and needs the excercise. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

2007-10-29 11:10:21 · 10 answers · asked by smc8558 1

So I don't have time to go anywhere, is there anything that I can make at home to ease her pain?

2007-10-29 11:06:36 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 10:55:27 · 26 answers · asked by spaigew123 1

How many times do I need to feed my dogs.

2007-10-29 10:52:38 · 27 answers · asked by LISCET G 1

what is a good name for a dog that is a complete sweetie? i need a good sweet name. she
is a girl shih-tzu, she loves people, she likes to play with my other dogs, and she is a major sweetie. i really need a good name. so please help!!!!

2007-10-29 10:51:42 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

I never noticed the lump until today, so I think it grew over night, I think it's an abcess(or however you spell it) But I'm not sure, I just hope it's not like a cancerous lump =[ someone please help, I can't even afford to get it fixed I'm scared, is there anything I can do to ease her pain and make her more comfortable in the mean time?

2007-10-29 10:50:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have x1 guard dog in the house and will soon be getting another. I like the idea of having a dog in the house. Now I have alarms etc. but having a dog/s brings a little peace of mind. Do you think its unfair that if my dog attacks a burglar that I could get into trouble. At the end of the day who is to say that they only want to steal something? How do I know what they ( truly ) want to do? Surely it's only fair that If my dog/s attack in the art of protecting me that my dogs and me should not be punished. Do you agree?

2007-10-29 10:48:52 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

he will be a bit more than 8 months so should i take him right the next day to get his shots? also if i was to get him a bit sooner like at 7 weeks would he be more at risk for health?? should i just get him after 8 weeks im asking b/c the lady will be leaving out of town when he is about 7 weeks and wont be back till he is almost 9 weeks and my daughter really cant wait that much longer she is very gentle with dogs and i know she will with this chihuahua

2007-10-29 10:36:19 · 13 answers · asked by TTC #2 Baby Dust MEEE! 5

I've seen some people on this forum say one of the stipulations of being a reputable breeder is showing your dog to championship. But what about preserving the ability the dog was originally bred for? How about a dog who stands out in his breed, not in show conformation, but ,for example, his ability to hunt, and one who is a field trial champion? Accounting for all other things (i.e health certification, temperament etc..), would you not breed such a dog because he isn't a champ in conformation? Would you instead opt to breed the dog who conforms to the breed standard, but possibly lose working ability along the way? And finally, would you consider someone who breeds for ability, along with health and temperament, a disreputable breeder?

2007-10-29 10:14:53 · 11 answers · asked by Beag 1

I have fleas in my house. I have a dog and two cats, yesturday i treated them with spot on , and sprayed them. I also sprayed the house and hoovered as best i could. There still seem to b fleas though. I have a young child and am struggling with this problem now. I need to use something that will not be toxic, or damage any items in my home. I have seen a website selling fortefog mini fumers and it says thay are non toxic, anyone know how good?? Any advice welcomed. thanks

2007-10-29 10:08:41 · 12 answers · asked by SmallFry 2

iam getting a dog a golden labrador and don't no name's i don't know if male or female.i don't want girly names like butter cup and cookie and stuff

2007-10-29 09:49:18 · 13 answers · asked by Yossi Benayoun is a God 3

Hello all you dog lovers!
2 more days to go till Howl-o-ween!
Yesterday we discussed about keeping your dog safe on halloween. Checking the yard for WRAPPERS, I said it right this time! :)
No chocolate no nothing.
Ringing doorbells, knocking on doors can get your dog started but with a few helpful tips there will be no fuss.
Daily Dog Photo: http://www.coachingintogreatness.com/dog%20halloween.bmp
Daily Dog Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIaFsNh_JpU
Topic for today: Dog Leash
What kind of leash do you use on your dogs?
Retractable?
Just a plain leash?
What brand is your leash? How long is yours? Long ones for a specific place and time? Short ones for a specific time and place?
Share any tips and knowledge you have!

"Dogs love their friends and bite their enemies,
quite unlike people, who are incapable of pure love
and always have to mix love and hate."

- Sigmund Freud

Have a Happy Howl-o-ween

2007-10-29 09:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a border collie cross lab, shes a year old.. and she just recently got a scab right below her ear. I dont know what it is. It looks like her hair is crusted from some discharge or something. She has seemed to be more tired lately. I dont know what the scab could be? I havent seen any ticks on her.. or noticed anything flea like.. so if u can help that would be great.thanx

2007-10-29 09:42:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I see so much misinformation here about what it means for a dog to be AKC registered.

Here's a couple myths I've seen:

- Myth: "A dog outside the breed standard cannot be registered." and "If a dog is AKC registered, it means it is high-quality."
- Truth: False. All registry means is that the dog's parents were AKC registered, purebred, and of the same breed. A dog can have disqualifying faults and still be registered.

- Myth: Only champion dogs can be registered.
- Truth: False. A dog needs to be shown before it can be champion. And a dog needs to be registered to be shown.

What are some others you have heard?

2007-10-29 09:40:27 · 11 answers · asked by abbyful 7

I am nuteral about this subject.I have my fors and agiansts but really how can people say they love the puppies when they go and sell them!! And they are jsut using their dogs for money!
What do you think!?

2007-10-29 09:38:34 · 14 answers · asked by ♥Anna♥ 3

you can choose a lab,beagle,terrior,pug or toy poodle.

2007-10-29 09:25:03 · 24 answers · asked by mo 1

I own 4 Pit Bull/Am Bull Dog mixes weighing between 55-85lbs
I have just started taking them for bike rides with me.
We go at a medium pace for about a mile to a mile and a third depending on how tired we get.
I prefer the bike rides over the walks much better and I think they do to.

So, my question is...Is a bike ride as good as a walk and am I giving them to much/not enough exercise?

2007-10-29 09:22:39 · 3 answers · asked by season7780 3

getting my another dog?

i want to adopt a dog to train and do agility with
but they don't want another dog cuz i have my dog right now that is 9
and my brother [who lives in albany] has a 9month old puppy that lives with him

but what can i say or do tell make them want to get another puppy!?!?!?!?

2007-10-29 09:17:18 · 9 answers · asked by nik-ole 2

I have a 4 month old female beagle mix puppie. She is 12-14 pounds.She still has all her baby teeth. How big do you think she will get?? I dont care what size she is i will love her no matter what size,shape,color or breed she is!!Her mom her was 20-25 pounds. Do you think she will be maybe 30-40 pounds??

2007-10-29 09:06:37 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is there any laws in the UK regarding letting your dog run wild and kill a deer? I was walking my two dogs this evening in the dark and a dog I often see running around the woods without its owner had caught and killed a young deer. This dog has also previously mauled another smaller dog which it was reported for. Its a very large brindle staffi cross.I know who it belongs to and was just wondering if it was worth reporting as it was a wild animal it killed and not someone elses pet...

2007-10-29 09:04:14 · 21 answers · asked by Kblue 2

my daughter and i rescued a dog from being hit by a car on saturday. it was really cold outside, so i just didn't have the heart to let it wander around. we asked most of our neighbors if they knew who the dog belonged to. no one seemed to know. it became apparent to us the dog was not housetrained after it peed on my couch. i have been keeping the dog in my dog's crate and feeding/watering it. i let it out for a few minutes to take it outside to go potty. it has been doing ok, but i don't want to chance it peeing on my furniture again. i called animal control and he knows whos dog it is. and is picking it up this afternoon. so, my question is am i being mean by keeping it crated up till they get here?

2007-10-29 08:53:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 08:51:09 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

and I have a vet appointment with the vet tomorrow and I just need someone to tell me it's all going to be ok :( She is a 6 year old female boxer and she has been having really stinky breath lately. I lifted up her lips and most of her teeth are rotted and the gum line is receding. Anyone knows what causes this and does the vet charge per tooth to take them out or do they just take out the necessary ones during the teeth cleaning? She doesn't seem to be in pain but I just need to be consoled I guess. Thank you all for your advice!

2007-10-29 08:43:12 · 25 answers · asked by Y!A P0int5 Wh0r3 5

Is Beneful dog food or puppy food on the recalled list? Is it a good quallity dog food? Any tips on what i should feed my dog and my puppy?

2007-10-29 08:39:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-10-29 08:28:39 · 7 answers · asked by t_schrum2003 2

He's not thin and kind of short, muscular though. He is a great dog just wondering if he is a bit runty.

2007-10-29 08:24:53 · 6 answers · asked by Carbon steel 2

I have just started with mine, she is not amused bless her!

2007-10-29 07:51:32 · 34 answers · asked by Flower girl 3

I have 6 dogs that are not mine arond my house. They all have fleas. How can I keep them from my dog. I use Advantage. and I give him flea baths.....

2007-10-29 07:09:12 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

My first thought was fleas,but the vet says no.He put the dog on medication which eventually (2 days) wears off.

Does any one have any answers and solutions for the poor little thing

2007-10-29 06:34:21 · 7 answers · asked by rick b 2

My lhasa is 2 years old and still not really housetrained. I live in the city so it is not easy to train her. I can't go home during the day becuase home is too far from work. I can't afford to have someone come walk her or take her to a sitter. She eats puppy litter and chews up potty pads. Any idea on how to get her used to going on a potty pad and not eating it? I'm just really looking for advice on how she should be contained while I'm gone for so long. Should I put her in a kennel or is that too long? Should she have run of the house? (she does now and has never been confined before) Please help!

2007-10-29 06:24:06 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous