Description : What tricks have you taught your dog?
Last Answer : Meh, mine doesn’t take to teaching or training of any kind.
Description : Puppy training question: Is there some way, reasonably systematic, to find out what treats your dog might like more than others?
Last Answer : Well, you can usually deduce some of it from what they like in food. Like my cats like tuna, but not salmon or whitefish or other common seafood for cat food, and they like chicken but not ... more, but rather because the rules became clear and were consistent and you were patient and she had time.
Description : Why do some dogs shed more then others?
Last Answer : Long haired dogs or dogs with undercoats need to cool off during the hotter months and so they shed more. Or, at least, their shedding is more visible.
Description : Dog owners: Did your young dogs go through an intense period of fear?
Last Answer : Your pup has taken on the role of protector and will not ever change. Embrace that your pup has matured into that role and respect it and do not shelve his behavior as fear. It will be the others he ... a LOT of work but worth the effort that will circumvent a lot of barking and biting. Good luck!
Description : Are there search and rescue dogs in the military? If so, which jobs and how would I go about being a rescue dog handler?
Last Answer : I don’t know but I want to be a K-9 police officer so I’m sure you can reaserch that!! Have fun!!
Description : Why does a dog go after one person and not others?
Last Answer : Could be the way the person smells, could be whether the dog detects fear or perceives one person to be an easier target.
Description : Best way to teach your dog not jump on the furniture?
Last Answer : I used scat mats.
Description : What are some tasty dog treat recipes (tasty for the dogs)
Last Answer : Dogs are seriously not that picky. My sister buys my dog organic dog treats and I tasted one and it tasted like the most boring cookie that ever existed but he goes crazy for them. They have way less tastebuds than us (1/6) and they are concentrated on the tip.
Description : Do you believe that pit-bulls are unbeatable dogs in a dog on dog altercation?
Last Answer : I feel all dogs act the way we teach them to. It’s not one specific breed. Even small dogs are capable of doing serious damage as well.
Description : Why do dogs like to fetch? And why sticks? There have been questions about generalities, e.g. lately. My dog loves fetching sticks; a total dog stereotype. Why?
Last Answer : perhaps it is the feel in the mouth and the ease of grabbing it. Balls are a bit harder, especially for small mouth boogers. Maybe they like that a stick doesnt bounce. They are more in charge.
Description : Why do we have to cut dog toenails? What happens to the toenails of wild dogs?
Last Answer : Even domestic dogs’ nail length can be controlled to some degree by taking walksies, because activity wears them down as they grow. Wild canines are a lot more active than domestic couch puppies.
Description : How do puppies, dogs grow? At what rate? I am trying to get a sense of how big my dog will be. Is there a way to know?
Last Answer : Her eventual size depends on that of her parents. Dogs grow pretty fast, IIRC.
Description : Which dog breed makes the best guard dogs?
Last Answer : I love dogs in general, but my preference would be for golden retrievers, just because I was adopted by two of them. They wouldn’t make good guard dogs, they’d probably help the thief out. They will bark at strangers quite a bit.
Description : Why do dogs bark when ever they hear another dog barking?
Last Answer : If two people are in a room, and one speaks, what does the other one do?
Description : Why do dogs (at least my dog) have webbed feet?
Last Answer : Bred water dog is why. I’m guessing you have a labrador or something close. And NO they didn’t evolve from ducks :).
Description : What happens if dogs get into a fight at a dog park?
Last Answer : answer:The onus is on the dog owners to take control of the situation. What I've seen at dog parks is that there is interaction and socialization of dogs. Dogs are animals and are going to ... the particular legal ramifications of dog parks, but an owner knows their dog and has to be responsible .
Description : Dog shoes/boots for dogs?
Last Answer : What kind of weather do you have where you are? Are you looking to keep them dry, or just protected? What size of dog?
Description : 2 part question: Dogs and neighbors?
Last Answer : answer:How long do they leave the dog for? If they are leaving the puppy whining and crying for hours that is unacceptable to me. If it is for like 45minutes tops ok.. I am not sure what you can do. ... a little early. The worse place to leave a puppy I think is in the backyard of all places. Ugh.
Description : Another question about territorial aggression in dogs, was I right to stand my ground and fight as long as it wasn't too bad or should I have just backed off immediately?
Last Answer : answer:I haven't had a dog in years, but, I worked with a trainer once with my high energy, dominant hound dog and she taught me to do the take down , where you push the dog ... are very easy going and not aggressive. Maybe have your brother consult a personal trainer for this particular issue.
Description : Odd question: In which way can humans and potatoes equal dogs?
Last Answer : I know uncooked potatoes can be extremely harmful to both humans and dogs… other than that i see no correlation.
Description : One of my dogs has long fur that has hidden the fact that her nails have grown too long. My question is...
Last Answer : answer:PediPaws — You’ll want to be careful not to cut down into the quick. When they get crazy long, that’s a significant concern. So it’s probably gonna take you a bit of assiduous care over time to get the nails back to a desirable length.
Description : Can you help me with this dog training question?
Last Answer : Hire a professional dog trainer.
Description : Please help! Dog question?
Last Answer : man, even dogs are effected by the economy. my dog always eats the cat food when his bowl is empty. if your lab is healthy, he/she should be alright. just make sure you keep an eye on the lab and that he has plenty of water to flush the system.
Description : Where do your dogs go when they're outside and they want to get out of the weather?
Last Answer : Into the oven. It is really warm there.
Description : Can dogs become aggressive when they go into heat, particularly their first heat?
Last Answer : Yes, they can. Hormone fluctuations affect them just like they affect us.
Description : How can I go about finding a place to keep my dogs?
Last Answer : Have you asked at your vet’s if they know anyone? They or your groomer would be the best ones to ask.
Description : How often do dogs need to go out to pee?
Last Answer : very young and very old dogs need to be let out more often because one hasn't established habits yet and the other just can't help it. You should be able to tell from the dogs behaviour during the day. ... as well so you get up a little earlier in the morning just to let him out to relieve himself.
Description : Are some dogs simply untrainable?
Last Answer : Some breeds seem pretty immune to training, but I don’t think they’re impossible. I’ve read that Dalmatians can be very difficult to housebreak.
Description : What are some ideas to get my two dogs from running up the hill in the back yard and barking at the other dogs when the neighbors let theirs out?
Last Answer : I recommend watching a couple of episodes of “The Dog Whisperer”.
Description : Can some medications, taken and used by humans, also be used on dogs?
Last Answer : answer:Yes, but it is best to check the specific medication with your veterinarian. There are many human foods and medicines that would be deadly for your dog.
Description : Do some dogs start to "talk" as they get older?
Last Answer : answer:My dog makes grunting noises when he is angry or upset at me, and whines when I forget to open his dog door or he sees us getting ready to go outside. I haven't heard him say word in human ... He says Ohhwaa when I move him over in the bed at night and sounds just like one of the kids.
Description : Why do some people let their dogs walk off leash?
Last Answer : some are just really well trained.
Description : Why don't dogs have dew claws on their back feet?
Last Answer : Because they don’t. I doubt it was a determining survival trait.
Description : What are your thoughts on cropping dog's ears and docking their tails?
Last Answer : No to both.
Description : Do dogs have to actively sniff to smell?
Last Answer : No more than you do. Their nose being wet has nothing to do with their sense of smell.
Description : If you had / have dogs, and were designing a house, would you design stairways a certain way to accommodate them? And how would you do it?
Last Answer : In my experience, dogs learn to manage stairs even if it takes a little while and they get pretty adept at scrambling where they want to go. I wouldn’t worry about designing stairs particularly for them.
Description : Why does my dog's coat keep changing pattern?
Last Answer : Can you post a picture?
Description : Do drug sniffing dogs get high when they find drugs?
Last Answer : I sure hope so.
Description : What do you do to help your aging dogs?
Last Answer : Check with your vet. You might be able to give your dog a baby aspirin, or larger, depending on how big your dog is. And get a nice fluffy dog bed for the floor. But not too thick! (Might be more padding than comforters.)
Description : Are humans lacking something that dogs have?
Last Answer : If a dog loves you he or she loves you unconditionally, period. If a dog hates you he or she will kill you and eat you. They're pretty simple that way. It would be nice if ... a documentary on the domestication of dogs once. They made an interesting comment that dogs actually domesticated humans.
Description : How can dogs bounce back from fairly major medical events in a way humans can't?
Last Answer : Are you applying the “dog years” multiplier? Dogs are descended from wolves, who evolved to be tough enough to survive as a wolf. And they are small and have fast metabolisms.
Description : Did your dogs always obey you?
Last Answer : When they see me holding the treats they'll always enthusiastically obey me. Without treats they'll look at me for a moment then decide whether or not they would like to comply. If I want them to obey ... then I'll have to raise my voice and sound angry then they'll do it while looking apologetic.
Description : Don't the animal shelters have something in place so they aren't euthanizing the wrong dogs?
Last Answer : It's extremely rare. Veterinary facilities will have different ways of doing things, and it actually varies a lot, from state to state. It's pretty hard to do. The euthanasia drug, is a controlled substance. So. ... say it's their's and try to have it put down Gotta love our fellow human beings ...
Description : Do flies think they're dogs?
Last Answer : maybe you should…. https://www.orkin.com/flies/what-attracts-flies/
Description : Did I help these dogs, or hurt them?
Last Answer : This a huge problem in the warmer places like Florida. People lock their kids and pets in cars parked in lots while they go shopping. 90F outside temps can rise to the 120sF inside a closed car ... to the victims. You saw suffering and you did something about it. Bravo. You comforted the suffering.
Description : Did the ancient Greeks keep dogs as pets?
Last Answer : Well, there are depictions of dogs on their art as shown here so the chances are that they did keep them and train them. Don’t know about shake and roll over but probably hunting and guarding.
Description : In your adult life, where have you gotten your dogs?
Last Answer : I’ve never paid anything except adoption fees.
Description : Is there topical home remedy I can use for my dog's pain from a paw injury?
Last Answer : I would go and see the vet. Not just because of the pain, but to get some antibiotics. My dog has lost two toes to infections because of nail damage. The groomer we were seeing wasn't cutting her nails ... So, I really would get a vet to check it so you can try to avoid any more serious problems.
Description : Why do people treat dogs differently than humans?
Last Answer : When my grandma got Alzheimers she got shipped to a nursing home. All she wanted was to go home. The home wasn’t much more than a kennel for sick dogs. she died alone an in pain from a stomach ulser.
Description : Looking for advice on calming aggression in dogs. Can you help?
Last Answer : The younger dog seems to view the older dog as alpha bitch. Big problem, because she will certainly vie for that position if she perceives aging or weakness. Your daughter must be viewed as alpha bitch, with no ... I would relocate one of the dogs. Or, go the shock collar route.. not a good choice.