Dogs - December 2007

I was getting annoyed the other night when some advice I gave (sound advice in my opinion) was refuted by another "trainer" who's methods I disagree with completely. I was telling my friend this, someone who has worked with our breed for over 15 years, she runs the rescue I work with, and has dealt with more problem dogs than anyone I know, dogs with SERIOUS problems mind you and gotten them adopted out. Anyway she made the comment that "the only thing two trainers will agree on is that the third one is wrong". Do you feel this is true, have you ever gotten conflicting opinions on training and are not sure which way to go. I've tried several different methods and have found what works for me and my dogs but the woman I am referring to says that I'm just doing her method wrong, and of course that my method is wrong... Yeeeah.

And no I'm not a trainer, I have spent thousands on classes, and have spent my whole life with dogs.

2007-12-18 14:50:12 · 12 answers · asked by Jordie0587 *Diesel's Momma* 5

my dog was dx with mange/mites. the vet gave him injections of ivermectin (unknown dosage) every 2 weeks. he had a total of 3 shots, now he can't walk, lost 10lbs, loss of appetite and swollen lymph nodes. she wants to do a biospy b/c she now thinks my dog has cancer. can anyone help me or any suggestions?

2007-12-18 14:46:33 · 6 answers · asked by Conn C 1

I have a two year old Pekingnese male dog. He's pretty much into playing with any of his toys that he can chew on. But, he found this one toy, a latex dog toy that we bought at Walmart for 92 cents. It's shaped like a hippo. Anyway, he's been playing with it for two days and if you try to take it from him, he is very aggressive, wants to bite. We finally got it away from him and now he's antsy and running all over the place. It's a Made in China toy (big suprise, huh) and I just wonder if it's treated with something that is causing him to act like this. It's just odd behavior. Anyone experience this with their dogs with a certain toy? Thanks!
Ann :)

2007-12-18 14:36:18 · 17 answers · asked by ? 2

so im deciding to get a dog in 2008 febuary and i dnt noe wich type to get.i want a dog thts
-small
-shot-haired
-heat and cold air tolerant
-playful/loyal
-usually friendly to people and other animals un less hurting me or ither
i hope u dnt think im extra for typing this!^_^

2007-12-18 14:34:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Tonight, he started him on Ivomec. I am thinking the dose is too high. I love my vet and he is amazing but the dose seems too much. I know this is not the best place to get answers for that but just wondering if there is a vet tech here or breeder that might know. Theo weighs 5.13 pounds, he is almost 14 weeks old. He is taking 0.13ml (or cc) of Ivomec daily. Is this dose too high with his weight. The research I have done tells me it should be half of that. Does anyone know. And yes I take my pup to the vets all the time, just want some opinions. thanks

2007-12-18 14:31:43 · 8 answers · asked by Laea 3

I LOVE THE BORDER COLLIE. :]

2007-12-18 14:28:34 · 48 answers · asked by Anonymous

Here is a pic of him for you guys I have an idea, want opinions.
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2007-12-18 14:26:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Recently we had our baby girl spayed. She about 6 years old. Ever since shes been a totally different dog. Very jumpy, doesnt want to listen and she does this weird shivering like shes cold or scared. Im not sure why shes doing it. Does anyone know what could be wrong?

2007-12-18 13:52:15 · 26 answers · asked by tinkiedisto 1

2007-12-18 13:42:01 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/r2d2tppd2/buffy.jpg

She isn't an american Eskimo!

2007-12-18 13:30:36 · 14 answers · asked by Koter Boters misses Rufus! 6

she has been treated, no evidence of fleas on her, or in our home, yet she continues to bite and scratch. could this be something else??

2007-12-18 13:26:35 · 23 answers · asked by Mikee 1

2007-12-18 13:23:36 · 15 answers · asked by Mikayla M 1

My best friend has a small bichon frise or something like that and it stinks like hell!!!!!! she has glade and stuff all over the house but it doesnt help.

2007-12-18 12:59:49 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have two dogs...one is a pitbull and the other is a german shepard....the are both females.. and just recently the pitbull started to hump the german shepard......Does anyone know why she is doing this....They are both Fixed....

2007-12-18 12:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was in petco and saw a food called Dick Van Patten's Natural balance dry. It said no corn, wheat, by products or fillers.
So is this almost or as good as canidae and innova?

2007-12-18 12:40:36 · 15 answers · asked by ♥shelter puppies rule♥ 7

And how long should it take? I've been trying to potty train my pup (she's about 5 months) for the last 3 months... She's been doin' good recently, but hasn't fully grasped it.

2007-12-18 12:35:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 12:32:27 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

plz help me
my neighbor shot my dog several times in the road and she crawled to to my house and when she was at my house he shot her again. we took her to the vet and we had to put her to sleep. i am soooooooo sad! what all can we do to him? can we press charges? can we make him pay? etc.
PPLLLLEEEEAAAAAAAAASSEEEEEEE HELP!!!!!!

2007-12-18 12:32:13 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My dog is 1.5 years old, he is a puggle (pug/beagle mix) he was always a very healthy weight. I have noticed that he seems to be thinning down A LOT i've tried giving him 3 different brands of dog food and he will eat them eventually, he seems hungry all the time, and will have food in his dish but won't touch it until he has to. We just had a baby and the dog has a habit of stealing his binky's and chewing on them do you think he could have eaten something off the binky and that could be causing him to lose weight? Or maybe he is just feeling under the weather. I figured i'd ask on here before calling the vet tomorrow morning. Thanks

2007-12-18 12:32:03 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous

These are my dogs a Bichon Frise and a Shih Tzu. This is their Christmas picture, what do you think? My dogs say Happy Holidays to everyone!


http://pets.ph.groups.yahoo.com/group/Weloveourdogs/photos/view/509e?b=7

2007-12-18 12:30:05 · 7 answers · asked by ♥BichonFrise♥ 3

the litter owner was feeding
my pom pup this semi moist hill country fair food
i bought him natural balance premium puppy food
i know you have to wait n gradually mix in the new
food and remove the old food
my question is what happens if you switch puppy
foods too soon???

2007-12-18 12:27:02 · 9 answers · asked by Sarah 2

Hi.I have a mixed breed of maltese and poodle named Che and he has champion bloodlines.If this informantion helps or not, what is a good product or products to buy him?

2007-12-18 12:25:33 · 11 answers · asked by canadiens_rock 1

She is just being really mean and she bites a lot. She is a puppy, but she won't let me pick her up or pet her. I don't know what to do so if you could just give me some salutions then I'll be ok!
Thank You,
BSB

2007-12-18 12:24:47 · 25 answers · asked by blck_srr 1

How can aborting puppies be any better than aborting a human?? You are still stopping a life or lives.

2007-12-18 12:17:29 · 6 answers · asked by Mini kirby 3

I want a dog breeder that has papers for a puppy so i dont waste my money on a dog that i have no idea what breed it is.
The puppy also has to be up to date on shots, etc.

2007-12-18 12:16:31 · 5 answers · asked by Matt-Dogg 2

This is the first time since I've had my 1 year old Corgi that it's rained all day. Usually, I can let her out in the backyard to run around after the morning rain has dried off. Today, it has rained all day and she's been cooped up inside except for the 30 minute walk we had this afternoon. She's been chewing on her bullystick for the most part and is otherwise bored. I wish I had one of those Buster Cubes or Tug-A-Jugs to keep her busy- are there any creative homemade toys like that?

I have played fetch and tug with her in the house, but I myself have work to do (I'm a student). Any ideas on keeping her busy? She doesn't like watching television either.

2007-12-18 12:15:21 · 5 answers · asked by Winnie the Corgi © 4

I have two German short haired pointer puppies. The female is 10 months and the male is 7 months. The female went into her first heat last month and we think they had an accident. My 10 month old puppy is pregnant. We can tell beacuse her nipples are swollan and they are bright pink Her stomach is getting like a pouch and she sleeps alot. I am so scared, beacuse a "puppy is having puppies" and she is not experienced. What can I do? Is there a slight possiblity she might have 2-3 puppies instead of 6 or 7. Help!!

2007-12-18 12:09:05 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

reasons why:
i have yet recieved any papers proving that he is a maltese.
vets,groomers, have all said that he is a bichon poodle mix.
and they found out that he is a cryptorchid (his testicles will not drop)
&we bought him in july.
what can i do?

2007-12-18 12:00:13 · 21 answers · asked by misz s. 2

I have two small shih tzus that attract a lot of attention from people. I don't mind people petting them, but I get very annoyed when people pick them up without even asking. Some people even cause the leash to pull on their necks because they don't pay attention to the slack on the leash? Does anyone else have this problem? How do you handle it?

2007-12-18 11:54:27 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-18 11:44:58 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous