Description : How would you have handled this, and would you have gotten angry with your dog?
Last Answer : Write a complaint to the manufacturer. How shitty has the build quality of that caravan have to be for a dog to be able to punch his head through?
Description : Has your dog ever gotten away and run round the neighborhood a bit only to show up at your doorstep a few minutes later?
Last Answer : My parents had a cat that did that. He’d run off but eventually show up at our door. Eventually he became an indoor cat.
Description : In your adult life, where have you gotten your dogs?
Last Answer : I’ve never paid anything except adoption fees.
Description : Can you help me understand my old dog?
Last Answer : answer:Sometimes just washing the rug or mopping with the usual cleaner is not enough to remove all of the odor. It's good enough for our noses, but not the dog's. I have found using some of ... are willing to let her use it, then perhaps placing some puppy training pads will make clean up easier.
Description : Dog owners: Does old-age incontinence typically appear sudden-onset?
Last Answer : I have found that sometimes old dogs are sometimes prone to this, and it can be a surprise. I realized, for example, that my 15½ YO boy has started drinking more, but I didn't notice that until there were a ... . Now I monitor as well as I can, and take him out more often. I hope your girl is OK!
Description : Pros and cons of adopting an old dog?
Last Answer : I would hesitate. Why would anyone dump an 11 year old dog at the shelter? Did it bite someone? Was it getting aggressive?
Description : Need help identifying an old stuffed animal dog. :(
Last Answer : If it helps there also was a large green shaggy floppy frog doll from the same manufacturer I believe at the same time we had.
Description : When to euthanize old dog?
Last Answer : Have you had him to the vet recently? It sounds as if his quality of life is suffering and I would suggest a vet visit ASAP to fully evaluate his condition. It sounds as if he is on the edge and ... . Living with chronic pain and being incontinent is not a happy way to live. Best wishes to you.
Description : My little dog whom is half chihuahua and miniature pincher is eleven years old and has a swollen area near her ovaries any suggestions from those that have experience or knowledge of veterinary care?
Last Answer : answer:A swollen area near her ovaries? Internally? Or are you talking about her groin area? If she has a sausage like body , why do you think she's not overweight? And is there a reason she' ... lymph nodes or even hernias. Your best option is to take her in to her veterinarian for a check.
Description : My 11 year old dog unable to control his bowels (see inside)
Last Answer : answer:I am sorry you have this problem. It is so difficult to see our dogs age. If he is really incontinent, you might consider keeping him in a room with an easy floor to clean most of the time ... suffer for our own comfort; on the other hand, I don't believe in killing them for our convenience.
Description : My 15 year old small breed dog suddenly started defecating through the night; is it because of his age?
Last Answer : answer:No diet changes? No changes in his schedule? Are the stools normal? If everything else is unchanged and his health, appetite, and behavior are the same, it may be senility. But I’d have him checked out at the vet to be safe – that’s a pretty geriatric age.
Description : How do I stop an old dog from peeing in the house?
Last Answer : Just take her out as often as possible to use the restroom. I think teaching a 13 year old dog something new will be difficult.
Description : What advice can you give me about adopting a 5 year-old Papillon dog?
Last Answer : I would suggest delaying the adoption until your house is empty, so that you and the dog have a chance to bond. If the dog is not spayed, please arrange that immediately. It is the humane thing to do, ... more, but I will just say that I hope your new dog will bring you years of love and pleasure.
Description : What's the best kind of dog for a 13 year old?
Last Answer : How about a Whippet?
Description : Do you think it'd be safe (non-irritant) to put a little bit of essential oil into dog shampoo?
Last Answer : It depends on if the animal is allergic to it. My last dog had severe skin allergies.
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 poop is turning into spite, do I dare...
Last Answer : You guys are going to end up like monkeys in a shitfight!
Description : Ideas for getting a dog to not fear getting dried off before coming into the house?
Last Answer : answer:Seems like there are two associations you need to tackle: coming back from creek = towelling and towelling = bad. Try changing up the routine... take her to the creek, then go for a long walk so ... tolerate) the towelling. How does she she react if you just try to towel her when she's dry?
Description : Would I be a bad person for not confronting my aunt about her use of a pronged collar on her dog?
Last Answer : Are the prongs facing outward, or digging into the dog’s neck?
Description : Should I take my dog to the vet?
Last Answer : I’d automatically say yes but I’m not a vet. My dogs have streams. I think we have a vet tech here, hopefully she see’s this soon. :)
Description : When encountering a dog for the first time, is it a good idea to extend your palm?
Last Answer : It is better to extend your hand palm down, so the dog is not feeling threateend by your open palm and can snoff the back of your hand. If you offer your palm, the dog does not know if you might slap them.
Description : Does the fact that my dog, Cato, has a saggital crest suggest he has some pit bull in him?
Last Answer : Reading that article, Cato is part orangutang. No wonder he was mad when you started playing with that cute dog down teh street. p.s. I thought the Sagittal Crest was a ridgeline in the Sierra Nevada.
Description : Why does my dog, Cato, start shivering,almost violently, when he realizes that we're going to leave him in the house, or the camper, when we go to eat?
Last Answer : Sounds like anxiety.
Description : When a dog gets sprayed by a skunk do they learn to stay away from them?
Last Answer : I think it depends on the dog. I used to have a goofy Chesapeake who never really got the hang of leaving skunks alone. I should have bought stock in tomato juice companies. All my other dogs have been pretty canny about skunks. Ugh ugh ugh, sorry you have to deal with this.
Description : Are raised hackles on a dog always a sign of agression?
Last Answer : That’s what I have always heard, hence that old expression “Don’t get your shackles up”. But it’s a new environment and new people for him. Possibly he thought the lady was a threat. Just speculating.
Description : What should I do with an escape artist dog?
Last Answer : My dog was a very powerful German Shepherd. If I tried to chain him with a large, heavy duty guard dog choke chain, he would just pull on it until the large rings on the end elongated, ... be more difficult because the dog can get tangled on more stuff. I would suggest the buried concrete block.
Description : Do you like retractable dog leashes?
Last Answer : No I don’t like them. In some jurisdictions there is a maximum length (like 5 feet) that includes retractable leashes with 15 feet cords. No leashes over 5 feet.
Description : What can be done to save this neighbor's dog?
Last Answer : I don’t know, but I sure hope someone can help, at least by suggesting the best search keywords or avenues to local pet rescue agencies. This is a very sad story.
Description : What is your favorite dog breed?
Last Answer : That’s difficult to answer because each breed has their own characteristics that make them special. For me, Jack Russell’s are one of my favorites. Gamey little loves.
Description : Can you help me with this dog training question?
Last Answer : Hire a professional dog trainer.
Description : What is the latest dog breed?
Last Answer : I think that’s a question for Google.
Description : How long does it take for a dog with shoes to walk normally?
Last Answer : I don’t know anyone who persisted in upsetting their dogs by leaving them on, true story. My dogs came off within the first three minutes and we never tried again.
Description : How did your dog learn to enjoy water?
Last Answer : I had a cocker who never liked the water. Maybe instead of trying to get them to like water, you can look at the problem as how to keep them cool. Any air-conditioned dog friendly cafes you can ... I would imagine having lots of drinking water available to them would help but I'm sure you do that.
Description : Do you feed your dog Hill's Pet Nutrition?
Last Answer : My vet recommended Hill’s Science Diet Senior for my dog but I found it too expensive. So I switched to Gains Cycle 4.
Description : What breed of dog am I looking for?
Last Answer : I hope you don’t mean a Pomeranian. see article(dog) They meet the size and furriness requirements. But they yap terribly, and it is high-pitched and obnoxious to listen to.
Description : Do you have an ethical issue with dog breeders?
Last Answer : California forced pet shops to stop selling dogs and cats from breeders. They must sell only rescue animals. Puppy mills are bad, I’ve bought AKC dogs directly from the breeder.
Description : Is there an equivalent to the Westminster Dog show for mutts? Should there be?
Last Answer : Yeah, every time an animal friend goes to a an animal shelter and has a look at all the residents, and chooses one to share their life with.
Description : Can you give me suggestions for the name of my dog?
Last Answer : Rex-male Rose-female
Description : Will a trained guard dog choose loyalty or call of the nature?
Last Answer : Now it’s female dog-as-temptress? What’s going on?
Description : When you pet a dog, is that comparable to when they lick you? Are you and they expressing the same sentiment?
Last Answer : Yes, but you could also lick them back to make sure they know you like them.
Description : Can a dog have fleas and not scratch?
Last Answer : If you bathe her with a flea shampoo and there are not dead fleas in the bath tub then; the conclusion would be maybe no. If you give her Frontline Plus or NexGard the answer would NO fleas or ticks.
Description : [Update] I fed my dog chicken bones and I'm worried of his health?
Last Answer : Thank you for the update. If the dog was diagnosed as having distemper by a vet, then you need to read up on how a dog gets distemper. It is likely that it has nothing to do with eating chicken ... that distemper cannot be cured. Ask the vet are the options and decide what would be best for the dog.
Description : How can I improve the connection with my dog?
Last Answer : I have experienced this type of transition a number of times in my life, most recently when my old boy dies last fall and now I am have only the almost 3 year old. I can sympathize with you, and only tell you ... do this and I know it's hard. Pats and loves to both of you from me and my young boy.
Description : How do blind people clean up for the guide dog?
Last Answer : Guide dogs are very well trained BEFORE they are placed with their human. IF I remember correct, they will let you know IF they need to go out plus, I think they are put on a ... ability to hold themselves until their next scheduled relief moment. I do remember that they seldom have accidents.
Description : Does it hurt a dog to pet their beaks?
Last Answer : Do you mean their whiskers? Dogs don’t have beaks.
Description : Have you somehow assigned a human voice to your dog?
Last Answer : Sorta like someone who can’t completely close their mouths.
Description : Dog owners, do you ever do this with your dog?
Last Answer : To be honest, I’ve never tried. But he lets me get away with most things. So possibly?
Description : Is it possible my dog will never accept our new Westie puppy?
Last Answer : It's pretty hard to dislike a Westie, let alone a puppy, for very long. I bet it's just fear of replacement by something so cute, or something like that. It's only been three days. My ... Keep pampering her and go on walks with her etc without the puppy around, keep the food separate, etc.
Description : What would you do if a large dog charged You?
Last Answer : Edit it was over in seconds. It never got close enough for me to kick at it. I was in my swim trunks so I couldn’t defend myself if it attacked my legs.
Description : Is it legal to shoot the neighbour's dog for trespassing?
Last Answer : Self defense Looked/behaved rabid Thought it was a wolf Thought it was a burgler Wait How big is this dog?