Dogs

How old do Boxer dogs usually live to?

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:11:45 +0000

I have a 8 yrs. old boxer dog who i have had for… 8 yrs. and i’m worried she’ll pass away and i want to prepare for it. I don’t think about it because it upsets me but i really want to know.

google breed and research
10-12 years if from tested parents and proper care given

my boxer has started getting aggressive with other dogs?

admin — Wed, 09 May 2012 16:41:30 +0000

we have a 2 1/2 year old boxer dog who we have had from a puppy. he has always been very friendly with both people and dogs however recently he has started being aggressive towards other dogs and today actually ignored our commands to ‘leave’ another dog who was doing nothing to provoke him. he has always been very well behaved (for a boxer) and we need advice! i know his age may have somthing to do with it but we could use some advice on the best ways to manage this!

I had an extremely long answer written up that was a bit too long to leave on here, so I wrote you a blog post about it.

There are a ton of reasons why dogs begin showing aggression towards other dogs, and the best way to fix that sort of behavior is fixing it RIGHT AWAY.

You want to remain cool, calm and collect, at all times and evaluate why it is, exactly, that your dog is doing this.

I wrote more on this in the blog post linked in the source, below.

I really hope that it helps you out and good luck!

Can white Pomeranians get dirty eyes like Maltese Dogs?

admin — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 07:56:24 +0000

I`m just wondering because I see allot of white Pom pics and they don`t have as dirty eyes as Dogs like Maltese.

Yes, tear stains are very common. Most dogs get them but it’s only obvious on white or light colored dogs. Some dogs get worse tear stains if they have allergies and their eyes water more frequently. Diet plays some role but it’s not a "be all, end all" remedy.
Solutions that you can get at the pet store don’t remove tear stains as they claim to do-they only keep the new hair clean as the dog’s hair naturally falls out and re-grows.

whats a good website to find dogs for sale ?

admin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:03:11 +0000

Thinking about gettin a new dog for the summer.Whats a good website to go to for dogs for sale\adopted ?

For adoptable dogs in your area try petfinder.com

And for purebred dogs find the national breed club website and look for a breeder directory.

Where can I find good methods for dog training?

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:32:08 +0000

I want to get a dog soon, but I don’t know how to train them. I had a dog when I was small, but he wasn’t very well trained. He jumped up on people, barked at every random noise he heard, and always jumped onto the furniture. That’s why I want to know some tips for training a dog.

There are any number of books using positive methods.

Don’t Shoot the Dog, by Karen Pryor, 1996

Surviving Your Dog’s Adolescence, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1993

Second Hand dog, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1988

Dog Problems, by Carol Lea Benjamin, 1989

Super Puppy, by Peter J. Vollmer, 1988

HELP, Mt dog Has an Attitude, by Gwen Bohnenkamp, 1994

Owners’ Guide Better Behavior in Dogs and Cats, by William Campbell, 1989

What All Good dogs Should Know, By Wendy Vollmer, 1991

How to Raise a Dog When Nobody is Home, Jerry Kilmer, 1991

Puppy Primer, by Brenda K Skidmore and Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., 1996

Beginning Family Dog Training, by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D., 1996

What ate some good dog training books out there?

admin — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:49:46 +0000

My one year old maltese needs some training in some areas, and I wanted to try to train him myself instead of behavior classes because they are SO expensive. What are some good books that helped you or that you know of? Also, what is a good way to socialize my dog, besides the training classes, if any? He barks and growls at other dogs and sometimes people.

Beyond Basic Dog Training by Diane Bauman

Do dogs act differently after you take them home from a pet store?

admin — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:18:53 +0000

I want to pet a dog from a pet store but its kind of hyper when I was playing with it. I was told they act get a lot more hyper when you bring them home. Is this true?

In some cases yes.
I can only give you my own experience. I was looking into getting a puppy. Had found one I wanted to look at, had contacted the people. They lived out on a farm so I drove out there met with them. Discussed the breed and interacted with the puppy. He was a 5 month old shelter. The sweetest thing I have ever seen. He laid there and when I picked him up he nuzzled into my jacket and put his nose inside my collar. I was in love and when I asked if he wanted to go home with me it actually seemed like he nodded his head.
We went to petco and bought his supplies. The whole time me carrying him around because he gave me the most pitiful puppy look if I put him down. For the next 2 weeks we were ultimate snuggle buddies. We would watch movies cuddled up and he would lay right next to me in bed.
After 2 weeks Im not sure what happened..but he became a complete different dog. He would not sit still to save him and became very yippy and to be honest completely annoying.
I think he finally felt 100% comfortable with me but really I have no explanation for it.
I still have him to this day and love him to death but he is the most hyperactive(possibly mentally retarded) dog I have ever had.
TThat’sthe only experience Ive ever had with a dog acting differently once at home.
Though I have had many pets growing up none ever seemed too different than at the store. Definitely more comfortable but not more hyper.

Do I need a work permit to walk dogs/pet sit for payment in Malta?

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:02:28 +0000

I have recently moved to Malta from the UK and am looking for working. I’m considering starting my own dog walking/pet sitting business with the only employee being myself. A form of self employment surely. Do I need a work permit (or anything else) to take people’s money for walking their dog/pet sitting for them?

yes you will as if you are setting up your own company you need to register the company etc (as you would if you started your company up in the uk)

Is a pomegranate tree dangerous to pet dogs?

admin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 02:22:38 +0000

I have a pomergranate tree in my backyard, and am looking to plant a few more. I want to know if they pose any hazard to my dogs? No only the fruit but the leaves as well. (sometime they nibble on grasses and plants) I have checked the aspca site for dangerous plants, no luck there.

According to the ASPCA, pomegranate seeds, while full of healthy vitamins and antioxidants for humans, are NOT GOOD for dogs, causing “significant GI irritation and even central nervous system depression.”

Is it weird to give anthropomorphic cats and dogs pet cats and dogs in a cartoon?

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:00:13 +0000

I am writing a comic book about streetfighting cats and dogs. Some of them have watchdogs they keep as pets. I am wondering is it weird to give them pet cats? In some of the old Disney caroons Goofy had Pluto as a pet. In Goof Troop the Goofs had a pet cat and the Petes had a dog. I don’t see that as being any different. Please help.

Anything that makes your comic seem more interesting is good. It may be less common, but I wouldn’t say strange, it’s more "fantastical" and "boundary-pushing".

I’ve seen quite a few comics where the anthropomorphic characters have pets (I’ve even seen pets with pets with pets). In fact, sometimes these pets are as equally anthropomorphised as their animal owners.

However, I recommend that you made the pets less anthropomorphic just to make them seem more like, well… "pets".