Dogs

What’s the best treat to give my dog during training?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:42 +0000

I have a 12 week old female english bull terrier and we’re trying to get a head start by training her at home. She’s enrolled in a wonderful private dog training facility but she doesn’t start until she’s 16wo. She’s very food motivated but I feed her high quality dog food (taste of the wild bison), and I don’t want to just give her any old treat.

What are some brand names of high quality treats that are easy to give to puppies when training?

TIA

You need something that is small and low in calories. Also, if you are using them during obedience class you should get something that is soft so that your dog can eat it quicker. I can’t recall the brand, but I found some all natural liver and cranberry treats at Petsmart and my dog loved them. I think they were only 1 calorie each.

Why do people in the pet/dog section always expect for owners to let their dogs live in their house?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:39 +0000

I see people in my neighborhood all the time have a dog house and their dogs are always outside in their dog house.

My friends all have dog houses in their backyard and let them sleep their.
I mean if it was a pup baby dog, I might understand or a small dog over all. But what if the are big, and you see they need to go outside?

Because dogs are pack animals and need to be with their family. That’s like sticking you outside to live in a dog house away from your family, you’re considered a ‘pack animal’ too I guess, because have you seen people who become isolated? They go crazyyy!

What dog breeds would go well with a part Corgie part Westhighland Terrier?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:36 +0000

Getting a new dog for the family (2 kids aged 12 and 14) around christmas and we already have an 8 yr old part Corgie part Westhighland Terrier that is a female. What are te best breeds that would get along well with her?

another small, NEUTERED male dog. females may fight but neutered males wouldn’t hurt a female

Do small dogs really have bad health?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:34 +0000

Hi!
I really want a tiny dog. Do they really have bad health problems or is that just a myth.

the only dogs you will find that have health problems are pure breeds, muts live longer….pure breeds develop hip problems and die earlier

What will make dogs sick at their stomach?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:30 +0000

My neighbors let their two dogs outside every day and they run over to my yard to poop. I go around once a week and gather up all the poop in a bag and then hang it on their front door. Believe it or not, they haven’t picked up the hint! So I want to leave a few little treats in the back yard that will give them the poops. It’s either that, or I’m buying a bee-bee gun. Anyone want to suggest a nice "treat"?
Thanks for your recommendations! I think I will call animal control and have them handle the situation. Although, my neighbors have white carpet and the thought of them cleaning up poop makes me tingle inside.

Well well well, it is nice to have dogs, it is the owners who are irresponsible, well, let me see from my book of revenge, get the pooh pooh with a plstic wrapper and wipe it on their door handle or the handle of the car,or leave it under their wheels, just dont get caught! and if ever they dont get it, i got a more potent action on this.now tell me if this makes you feel better.

What are symptoms of small dogs and paint fumes?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:27 +0000

What can I do to make him feel better? He is a mini-pncher.

Dizziness, Shortness of breath, vomiting, runny eyes, and depending on the dog, hair loss.

Can anyone give me a link to where they have czechoslovakian wolf dogs for sale?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:25 +0000

I want oneeee. Preferably in IL. If not somewhere AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE to there. Thanks soo much! :]

http://www.k9stud.com/PuppiesforSale/WolfDog17825.aspx

How much exercise do boxer dogs need?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:22 +0000

This boxer is 8 years old and used to run but now has a bit of a leg problem. She still has high energy though. What would be her ideal
• minutes of exercise
• walks a day
• number of days a week for exercising?

Take her on (2-3) 20 minute moderate- paced walks every day. If she has a problem with her leg, ie:dysplasia, you want her to walk on a leash beside you, not allow her to run hard.

Questions about buying a Maltese dogs?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:19 +0000

I want to buy a Maltese dog but I have a lot of specifics. For one I may want a puppy but I would not like to have a hard time with the potty training. Second, I am 15 and my parents want me to buy the dog to show I’m responsible. How much do they usually cost? Third, are they of a light temperament? As in are they hyper dogs or could my dog just sit in my lap for a while. Any other things you think I should know would be so much help. Thank you!

Well i have a maltese dog and she is pregnant with her first litter. I’m 16 years old and I have had this dog for 5 years. These dogs are highly intelligent and she is a very calm dog and loves to be cuddled and loved by people. She warms up to friends and family in about 2 seconds of them walking in the door. They dont shed and they are easy to train and take care of. I love my dogs so much my family is opening a dog kennel because of how much love I show for my two dogs.

I hope this helps your parents choice. Good luck. And i got mine for about 1500 but these days its around 800-1000

How do I stop my dog attacking other dogs?

admin — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:37:16 +0000

Whenever I go for a walk with my dog, a Jack russell cross, he tries to attack other dogs. I got him from a cats and dogs home a couple of months ago. I like to let him off for a run around because he has a lot of energy. Most of the time there’s another dog in the field and he runs off to it. He won’t come if I call him if there’s another dog and he tries to attack it. A couple of dogs he seems fine with, he sniffs them, then he suddenly tries to attack him. I want to let him off for a run around but theres nowhere else I can do that apart from the field. I want to do something before he gets hurt.

Get in contact with a qualified trainer or behaviorist who can evaluate him.

In the mean time, do NOT let your dog loose without a muzzle. It would be terribly irresponsible on your part if he attacked another dog while you allowed him to run loose. If you muzzle him he can have a run and you don’t have to worry about him biting. Of course, even with the muzzle, you should call him back to you and put him back on his leash when you see another dog coming in which case a reliable recall is MUST. Even muzzles can come loose so they are no guarantee.

Your dog is far from being a lost cause, but you should really seek help from a ‘real life’ professional. You would not want anyone to give you wrong advice over the Internet.

Best of luck.