Dogs - December 2007

I have a 5 year old female Boxer. I have her in the house most of the time because if I let her out into my yard that has a 5 foot chainlink fence, she looks to exploit ANY weak spot to get under the fence and gets out. Well of course I don't want my dog getting out, and running off because I have to catch up to her with the car, since she runs so fast, and hasn't been around us long enough (we got her at a shelter about a week ago) to be trained to come back when called, I'm working on that, presently. I'm wondering about the invisible fence idea... if I place the flags around the bottom of my chainlink fence, will it keep her from getting out. I want to use it for a month or so, and then maybe keep the collar on her and disarm the system just as a reminder to her that she belongs in the yard. With such an active dog, she can't be kept in the house all the time. If it's warm outside, I want her to be able to enjoy the outdoors between walks, instead of being in the house all day. Help

2007-12-05 07:11:44 · 30 answers · asked by Corgis4Life 5

when i play fetch with my dog it gets tired very quickly i throw the stick it then tries to run after it but then just lays down panting away should i take him of the leases first do you think.

2007-12-05 07:00:49 · 10 answers · asked by dave has run away _|_ 2

I bought a Hartz purple monkey dog toy from wal-mart about a year or two ago for my puppy and she absolutely loved it...when u squeeze it, it would make a noise like a screaming monkey and she just went crazy over that toy. But now i can't find it anywhere, i found a frog one like it that 'ribbits' but she's just not as into it as she was the monkey. thanx for your answers!

2007-12-05 06:44:00 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm a total newbie trying to get started and I'm not sure where to get them. I would like to find a reliable source with the best price, of course, as I am feeding a Great Dane. Additional tips, recipes, etc. are welcomed. Thank you, BARFers!

2007-12-05 06:40:15 · 8 answers · asked by Amber 6

I wrote a few months ago distressed that one of the members in my mastiff group has a young mastiff with hip displasia. He was sold as a show dog to the tune of 2000. This is not an unusal price for a mastiff pup of show quality but now he has been diagnosed with hip displasia. The contract stated that in the event of hip displasia a full refund would be issues with medical proof of the displasia and spay or neuter. The breeder has hemmed and hawed and finally said he would agree to heed the contract after she sent him a letter a lawyer friend drafted for her but unfortunately, the check came and is for 500. Now what should she do? Breeders - how does she deal with this and what are your opinions on how to come to a resolution quickly and calmly. She has scheduled the hip surgery for January and he should be fine but the surgery itself is 3000.... Thanks in advance.

2007-12-05 06:27:13 · 10 answers · asked by abhorman 3

Thanks to all who answered my earlier question concerning my lab vomiting. His blood test revealed high levels of urea. The vet says that makes him vomit up all of his food and water.
The K/D prescribed food is to be fed to him a little at a time so hopefully he will be able to keep it down. He desperately needs to gain weight. Is there anything that can be done to get rid of the urea and not the dog?

2007-12-05 06:14:31 · 11 answers · asked by chelle j 1

Idk. I was bored and that question just kinda popped into my head. I mean who would think to put laws against it? So is it legal?

2007-12-05 05:56:59 · 18 answers · asked by Whitney P 1

Any advice on getting my 17month old chihuahua to use a cage so he will be safe while we go out? I know we should have done this earlier ! but Im afraid we have spoilt him by always one of us being with him if we cant take him ,one of us stays at home, we have tried leaving him but he jumps up and down to see out of the doors and is really exhuasted when we come home, so we have bought a cage and would like to know the best way to get him used to it.

2007-12-05 05:56:52 · 11 answers · asked by maggy_dnks 2

She used to walk at the park with me every day, but now she hates being outside. It is between 5 and 32 degrees f outside. I am worried about her not getting enough exercize, and being depressed without walks. What do I do?

2007-12-05 05:55:12 · 20 answers · asked by Doxie's Mama 1

I've had Pit Bulls ever since i was 7 years old. They are so gentle and sweet. I currently have 2 red-nose pits, Sandi and Kristi.

2007-12-05 05:41:08 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous

So, I was trying to figure out why in "dogs" some really good answers got thumbs downs, when it came to me...

People that don't realize their pet dog is actually a DOG, get offended when someone tells them that. (like in the 80's when it used to be mean to call a person a dog) they get offended and throw out the downs and report flags claiming "insult to other members".

What do you think? Am i giving them too much credit? Are their unsocialized, out of control, anxiety from lack of being a dog canines actually more intellegent than them?

2007-12-05 05:40:37 · 10 answers · asked by WTFever 3

What intrigues you or amuzes you or even embarrasses you that your dog does?

2007-12-05 05:39:16 · 23 answers · asked by Scoundy 6

My little cavalier king charles absolutely adores playing with balloons, but of course they burst within 5 minutes. Does anyone know of any balloons that are tougher to burst or something similar? I bought her a beach ball but she isn't keen, as she likes to bounce the balloon in the air on her nose! Any ideas gratefully received as it is costing me a fortune in balloons!

2007-12-05 05:39:06 · 5 answers · asked by happysmileypeople 2

He wants to train it in shutzhund.... I'm not exatcly sure how I feel about it... The puppy is about 5 months old.. .and has an excellent temperament, I don't want that to change. He says shutzhund improves the dogs behavior, and makes it listen better.... I just don't want him to become mean... there are certain parts in shutzhund that make me worry....if you've had experience with it... and can enlighten me... and lift my worry I'd appreciate it.

2007-12-05 05:38:09 · 8 answers · asked by Ang 4

i have a 9 month old chihuahua who just got out of heat, and she has really been humping a whole lot lately. i plan on getting her spayed soon but in the mean time can she have ***? if so how old does the dog have to be that she does it with? there is this min. dobermin pincher that she is sometimes around and he is about 2 in a half now can she do it with him or not? she cant get pregnant if she isnt in heat right?


sorry if the question is stupid but i am a first time female dog owner

2007-12-05 05:30:50 · 27 answers · asked by I Love Me! 1

how do I know when they are ready to stand on there own? when I take the tape off they stand straight up in the air! she had her ears done at 7 weeks, and now she is 21 weeks or so! I meant hey look great, but I dont want all that work to go to wast for nothing, oh and they are a long crop! PLEASE HELP

2007-12-05 05:23:52 · 6 answers · asked by monkeymanias 1

This one is going to be a bit controversial:

What do you think of people owning dogs who work? I see questions and/or answers that are amazingly critical of people owning dogs that work full time. Why is this? Do you agree? Disagree? Let's hear both sides of this one.

As always, let's be nice to one another on this question. While you may not agree with the person, or their opinion may make you angry, let's try not to give thumbs down. Let's have a civilized debate. =)

Thank you for answering.

2007-12-05 04:55:12 · 34 answers · asked by Smells like Fish 2

My poor dog has a yeast problem in his ears.. The vet gave us a solution to clean out his ears and drops that were suppose to take care of it..well here I am needing something else! He is such a sweet dog and his ears are always bothering him! Help!

2007-12-05 04:53:20 · 11 answers · asked by pupluv1983 1

It seems people don't agree with me on this, so I wanted to doublecheck and make sure that I'm not wrong.

I have two dogs. A 2 year old cocker spaniel, and a 8 week old shih-tzu mix.

When we housebroke my cocker, we used the crate training method, but we never left him crated if we thought we might be gone more than 4 hours. Instead, we gated him into a small room. He housebroke easily that way. The reason we didn't keep him crated when we left is because I think it's kind of cruel to leave a dog crated for more than a couple hours, and in the off chance we couldn't make it home for lunch to let him out and exercise him, I didn't want him stuck there.

Since I'm starting the process all over again with my new puppy, I wanted to check and make sure that I'm not messing up, since so many people seem to disagree with my method. Is it, in fact, acceptable to leave a dog locked in a crate all day?

2007-12-05 04:53:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Little Monster will let us caress him but when it come to wiping his face, washing his teeth or putting drops in his ear he just goes crazy. Are there any approaches I should try.

2007-12-05 04:45:51 · 9 answers · asked by m_roman_nyr 1

She is 9 months old and approximately 50 lbs...

2007-12-05 04:37:49 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

If so....here's the question:

WHO GETS THE MOST SPACE? You or the dog?

2007-12-05 04:22:12 · 52 answers · asked by Scoundy 6

He eats the food fine when im with him and encourage him to eat but only if i give him the food out of the bowl by hand. as soon as i leave the room he ollows soon after. should I take the food away or leave it for him to eat at his leisure

2007-12-05 04:18:01 · 13 answers · asked by Matthew M 1

Where can I find a nice urn for my dog?? I just picked up his remains at the vet and need to put it in a nice urn...

2007-12-05 04:13:10 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I was just wondering what the majority think of whats the best breed of dog.

2007-12-05 04:10:45 · 38 answers · asked by Charlotte ♥ 2

I have 3 huskys. They are 18month old 11month old and 5month old. There are the most ignorent animals ever lol! All 3 of them have been trained. Any1 got any tips

2007-12-05 04:06:21 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

HE HAD 3 LIL BUMPS ON HIS SCALP YESTERDAY NIGHT ..THIS MORNING HE HAD MORE .. WHAT CAN THIS BE.? ..HELP.. PLEASE..

2007-12-05 04:00:48 · 6 answers · asked by S 1

I got a 10 wk old pup. she has been whinning at night. I know she misses her brothers and sisters. But what can I do to stop or ease this? I have another dog as well, would she seek comfort in my other dog? How long does the whinning typically go on for? is the crate whats causing the issues? would it be better if I let her have the bathroom or is that worse?

2007-12-05 04:00:21 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-05 03:26:34 · 51 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-05 03:25:23 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous