Dogs - December 2007

My dog recently suffered a head trauma from running into a fence post while playing with another dog. Since then he has developed a fear of my husband. Whenenver my husband enters the room, my dog tucks his tail and runs to me or huddles up into a corner. My husband has taken this personally and is now very aggressive toward the dog. He makes sudden kick movements and yells which makes my dog urinate. It has now escalated to the point that today my husband tried to pick up my dog who defensively nipped at him. Now my husband says that if he ever successfully bites him, that I will cry because he will break the dog's neck. The dog is very nice and sweet with me and his kids, and most everyone who comes over to the house. My husband won't listen to my reasoning with him, that my dog's behavior won't change without his behavior changing. Should I give the dog away? What should I do about this situation?

2007-12-27 07:15:06 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does a dog not depend on us for food/shelter?
Does a dog not have feelings?
Does a dog not get sick?
Does a dog not need exercise and stimulation?

I understand that a dog is not a human but I want to know why people treat them so differently than they would a child?

Would you make your child live outside? Would you wait weeks for medical treatment for a sick child? Would you feed your child crappy, low quality food for life?

What I am asking is: If you view your dog as just a dog...why? For the people who make their dogs live outside and for people who feed their dogs (Purina, Iams...)....Why?

2007-12-27 07:07:53 · 14 answers · asked by LuvMyBT's 5

2007-12-27 06:38:03 · 10 answers · asked by aduran_01 1

My older sister and her fiancee want to get a dog but are uncertain of the breed they want and their are certain requirmets.They asked me what I thought and i'm not really an animal lover so didn't l nkow what to do. So dog lovers please help.
1. Size they don't want a big dog that would be hard to walk and stuff so german shepards, golden retrievers, and big dogs are out.

2. Child friendly: They are in their twenties and will have children so they want a dog that will be child friendly and won't be jelous, so dogs that bite and are really loud are probably out because they don't want it to wake up the baby and don't want it to hurt the bby.
3. Sheding and dandruff: They are pretty busy and stuff so they don't want a dog that sheds a lot, because they have to work and stuff s othey don't have a lot of time to do this.
4. Their are other dogs on the street so they want a dog thta won't bark.
5.Strenght: They dont want a really strong dog cuz they are not a lot of places towak.

2007-12-27 06:36:44 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor's dog is a very intelligent and kind dog, but I can't believe that she lets the dog babysit her baby when she goes out of the house! The dog doesn't do anything bad to the baby, I just find it very outrageous and strange. What can I possibly do? Should I call the cops on her? P.S. She doesn't trust humans to look after her baby, but she would trust a dog...

2007-12-27 06:31:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi all,

I have a 21 month old son for a while now my parents female border collie keeps trying to mount him. I have no idea why. She tries to stay out of his way when he comes towards her but as soon as his back is turned she heads towards him looks like she sniffs near him and then mounts his back.

Has anyone had any experience of this and is there anything i can try to kerb this reckless randiness???

Many thanks.

2007-12-27 06:30:08 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

Some how, my beagle got into a huge chocolate bar I recieved over the holidays, and ate the whole thing. I know chocolate is really bad for dogs so I am kind of worried. Is there anything I should do?

2007-12-27 06:14:43 · 26 answers · asked by E. 2

2007-12-27 05:42:37 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Can be seperated from them cause a dog to be depressed? Or will he quickly adapt to his new environment and family?

2007-12-27 05:41:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I read online that you are supposed to worm puppies at 2,4,6,and 8 weeks old.I think 2 weeks is too soon,so I started at 4 weeks,didn't see any visible signs of worms,at 8 weeks a couple of puppies left round worms,tape worms, and a couple of hook worms,which you don't know they have until they expel them.The problem is not all of the puppies expelled anything and yet all of them died, so I don't know if it was from the worms or the medicine.This has happened to all of my lab puppies this year and my dogs have had a lot,only a few have survived after I gave them away.I don't want to keep them all,I would rather give them away to good homes than have to bury them.They were all beautiful and colorful dogs.I have a batch right now that are 3 weeks old and I would like any answers right away so that they won't die too.I know it's not parvo I've been through that,it is defenitley worms but how do I keep them alive without killing them with the medicine?Thanks

2007-12-27 05:38:08 · 26 answers · asked by Pinky 2

I paid a lot of money for a nice condo . My roommate is divorced and has a ten -- year -- old boy . The boy lives with his mother and spends weekends with us . The boy and his mother want to move to where he can have a dog . The boy wants the dog to spends weekends at my place . He insists he's house trained . My brother once had an outdoor dog . When my parents had to take care of this dog, my cousin said "He's used to going outdoors, so he WON'T go indoors !" . This dog peed on my parent’s carpet just the same . Somebody gave my former roommates a dog, and claimed he was house trained . He peed all over the afghan my Mom knitted for me . I don't expect dogs to be perfect, but I haven't had much luck with dogs who were house trained . WHY haven't I had much luck with dogs who were house trained ? Does a dog get confused by a new home ? Do dogs mark their territory like cats do ? Should I give another dog a chance ? If this dog doesn't work out, can I exile him ?

2007-12-27 05:33:43 · 10 answers · asked by I_hate_being_single 3

My golden retriever is about 4 years old and recently he has been extremely hyper. He won't stop jumping on people, and he won't stay put for a single second. He is always running around and never calms down. It is like this all day until he sleeps. Is it possible for me to get an obedience instructor/trainer to help make him more behaved? Will that still be able to work considering his age?

2007-12-27 05:00:13 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am dogsitting a Corgi and she has not pooped since Saturday (today is Thursday). Is this normal?
She is still eating, is energetic, and her belly doesn't feel tight or distended. Everytime I take her out for a walk (3 times a day), all she does is pee. I have not found any poop in the house anywhere.

2007-12-27 04:55:00 · 11 answers · asked by Wayner 7

2007-12-27 04:51:24 · 4 answers · asked by vivienne 1

I have two shelties, and every time they go outside, their paws are packed with snow, and I get to spend 15 minutes pulling the snow out! Is there any way to avoid this without buying dog booties?!

2007-12-27 04:51:16 · 12 answers · asked by turotrox 2

He has a weird bump on his side. My family thinks it cancer but the vet says that its nothing shes seen before. Help!

2007-12-27 04:47:00 · 13 answers · asked by Indiana Jones 3

the past couple of days he just seems kinda of sad. he really doesnt want to play with me alot..and when he does it's only for a few minutes. what could be wrong with him..what should i do.... and all he wants to do is sleep alot..otherwise, he is very normal..going to the bathroom normal and all...but i dont know PLEASE HELP

2007-12-27 04:39:54 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous

My 8 month old shih-tzu has suddenly started using our bed and our couch as a toilet. She was sort of toilet trained and now this started. I tried telling her off firmly for the last month but doesnt seem to work. My holidays are soon over so she will be left home alone again for 7 hrs a day. We have the nicest dog walker that comes and takes her out for 1.5hrs while we are at work. We normally leave our bedroom door shut when she is alone but would we be able to leave living room door shut too? Our couch is nearly ruined and she would have approx 7m hallway, kitchen and bathroom to roam in. We have a garden too but am terrified that someone will steal her. I walk her too and she has garden. She was trained on the puppy pads but now refuses to use them.
So what I want to know is: Can we leave bed and living room door shut during day? Will it work? Or would that just be cruel? She really is the friendliest nicest dog and my only other option would be to cover couch in cling film :-)

2007-12-27 04:36:10 · 34 answers · asked by Buzzer4 3

2007-12-27 03:51:24 · 7 answers · asked by Madison 2

I got a new puppy he is the cutest thing ever. Trying to toilet train him at the moment and its going ok with a few accident but thats to be expected. He is going through a phase of nipping which we are training to get him out of. He also seems to have what looks like eczema on his skin, i thought this was fleas but i cant see any. I am taking him to the vet this evening to get him checked out.

We have only had him 3 days so we are doing well so far, bu i wondering if anyone had any tips for toilet training, biting or skin conditions?

Many thanks xx

2007-12-27 03:45:52 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

i have a girl dog ( 2yr old poodle) and I just found a dog on the street about a month ago and decided to keep it male dog ( 2 yr old poodle) neither are neutered.

I don't want them to have babies, so i decided now that we have two a boy and a girl we should neuter them, my question is what are the outcomes in terms of behavioural change. they are both super cute and hyper. Will that change after the surgery?
thanks for your answeres

2007-12-27 03:33:34 · 20 answers · asked by jm 3

2007-12-27 03:20:38 · 12 answers · asked by Sincerely Yours 3

My dog is due to deliver at anytime and I have been checking her temp for 2 weeks (as recommended by my vet), but her normal temp is anywhere from 99.0-100.5. I asked my vet and she thought this was weird (but proabalby her normal), but that is the consistant temps I am getting at the same times everyday. My vet told me about the temperature drop prior to welping, but has anyone else experienced a dog with a normal low temp? Her puppies dropped 6 days ago, she has milk leaking, she started losing her mucus plug last week and I took her to the vet 2 weeks ago for an ultrasound and the vet said she estimated it would be about 1-2 weeks until she welped. Please do not leave any negative comments. This is my first time breeding my lab. She is registered as is my male. I have taken her to the vet several times and I have done my homework, just never heard of a normal low temp. Thank you!

2007-12-27 03:07:23 · 3 answers · asked by Angie B 1

My dog is about 70 and started eating paper bags plastic bag ribbons bows and wood...... Why? How can this stop
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!
-Evan

2007-12-27 03:01:09 · 17 answers · asked by Evan L 1

Why would any straight guy get a dog that fits in your coat pocket? I can't seem to fathom this.

2007-12-27 02:59:56 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

I had a dream that there was a dog attacking another dog and the dog was trying to get my sister-in-law but all she was trying to do was get my 1 year old nephew away because the dog was next to him but the dog tried to attack her in the process but when i woke up from these dream i was really scared that i couldnt even move what could this have to do with?

2007-12-27 02:55:16 · 6 answers · asked by buttercup91405 1

2007-12-27 02:17:39 · 19 answers · asked by Andre 7

Hi everyone, i just wanted to get a few opinions, as i am calling the vet this morning after they open but i wanted some of your opinions. I have a 3 year boston terrier she has always been regular on her cycle, however she had puppies August 29th. almost 4 months ago, (this was her second litter) i noticed last night that she is showing signs of coming back into heat, which is early for her. I was planning on having her spay before her next heat which shouldnt have been for another couple of months. but now since she is showing the signs that date may be pushed up sooner. Can she safely be spay if she is in fact coming into season. She is My Baby I have had her since she was 2 weeks old, she was a bottle baby, I do not want any harm to come to her and i know that having her spay is the best thing for her, like i said i am calling the vet this morning after they open i just wanted a few of your opinions on the idea. thanks in advance.

2007-12-27 00:48:46 · 9 answers · asked by Tina B 2

what is the best treat to use in a german sheperd training ?

2007-12-26 23:33:11 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is sleeping more than usual also, and when she sleeps I can hear her breathing like when someone has a bad cold and can't breath. Occassionally she makes a scary gasping/snorting sound, like she can't breath. She is only 3 yrs old. She has never done this before. I am not that knowledgeable about vet medicine. Can dogs get colds/allergies? Is that what this is? What can I do? Any advice is definitely welcome!! Thank you!!

2007-12-26 23:04:07 · 9 answers · asked by eb 1