i got a new puppy and i cant think of a name for it!!!
Answers:
cujo lol
foxy
My Pom Gizmo looks like a mop with tiny little feet sticking out the bottom. So when she had her baby I gave her the name of a new version of the mop--Swiffer.
snickers
sasha i think that name is perfect for a pomerainian lol omg and go 2 this website it rocks http://puppy-names.com/
My great aunt has two: Scrappy %26 Rosie. heehee. I think they are cute and Spunky names. :)
Killer or White Fang.
I used to have a huge, mean dog named Puff.
Wisker,Tinna and Pichu
My friend named hers Bit-Bit.
=)
Peanut, Cuddles, Cutie
LuLu if its a girl, they remind me of a prissy dog and LuLu seems to fit haha.
try looking on a baby names website.
there are thousands.
Hugh
Monday, May 24, 2010
I need dog training tips. I'm getting a grown dog. He lived inside but will live outside in a house.?
How can I train him to get used to me and what I want him to do? Like not running away or in the street, coming when I call, etc.
Answers:
well as for running to the street keep him on a leash at all times or inside when ur away.Or if ur yard is fenced in pretty high then let him loose as long as there is no way out then he should be fine.And as for making him come when called...get some treets and make him sit somewhere and back away slowely and then put the treet down on the ground and say "Come" and if he comes before u say "come" then pick up the treet before he gets it and say "no" and make him go back and if he comes then let him have the treet.And then everytime he gets it right back away more and more each time.Everything is with rewards and patience with a dog.Give him a chance...it will take some time for him to perfect the things u teach him. :] good luck and just have fun with him! i'm sure you'll be best friends!
I cannot tell where you live but in most urban areas of the United States it is illegal to have a dog running loose. So, if you live in the US and your dog can run into the street, that's not going to work.
Also, changing an outdoor dog to an indoor dog is pretty easy, changing an indoor dog to an outdoor dog is usually kind of difficult. Depending on the dog, most dogs enjoy being close to their "pack" - which means YOU. Moving them outdoors could be very hard on the dog. I have had many dogs who loved spending all day outdoors, however, I bring them into a small room of the house at night. They love it.
Good luck.
You are going to adopt a dog that has lived indoors in a house and with his people all his life and you want to make it an outdoor dog? And your concern is how to keep it from running away? LOL
Reconsider or don't adopt the dog.
There are professional trainers. A professional trainer maybe able to help you with what you should expect when you have a dog.
Some people have no dog sense at all. Some folks should just not have dogs. That is OK as long as you recognize you are not really a dog person.
Some Good blogs i wanted to share about Dogs
All About Dog Breeds
http://allaboutdogbreeds.blogspot.com...
Rare Dog Kinds
http://dogkinds.blogspot.com
Don't get the dog. I don't know who in their right mind would give you their inside dog knowing that your going to make it live outside.
Dogs are social creatures and want to be with their people. They should be part of your family not stuck outside. I feel so sorry for your dog.
www.dogsdeservebetter.org
Answers:
well as for running to the street keep him on a leash at all times or inside when ur away.Or if ur yard is fenced in pretty high then let him loose as long as there is no way out then he should be fine.And as for making him come when called...get some treets and make him sit somewhere and back away slowely and then put the treet down on the ground and say "Come" and if he comes before u say "come" then pick up the treet before he gets it and say "no" and make him go back and if he comes then let him have the treet.And then everytime he gets it right back away more and more each time.Everything is with rewards and patience with a dog.Give him a chance...it will take some time for him to perfect the things u teach him. :] good luck and just have fun with him! i'm sure you'll be best friends!
I cannot tell where you live but in most urban areas of the United States it is illegal to have a dog running loose. So, if you live in the US and your dog can run into the street, that's not going to work.
Also, changing an outdoor dog to an indoor dog is pretty easy, changing an indoor dog to an outdoor dog is usually kind of difficult. Depending on the dog, most dogs enjoy being close to their "pack" - which means YOU. Moving them outdoors could be very hard on the dog. I have had many dogs who loved spending all day outdoors, however, I bring them into a small room of the house at night. They love it.
Good luck.
You are going to adopt a dog that has lived indoors in a house and with his people all his life and you want to make it an outdoor dog? And your concern is how to keep it from running away? LOL
Reconsider or don't adopt the dog.
There are professional trainers. A professional trainer maybe able to help you with what you should expect when you have a dog.
Some people have no dog sense at all. Some folks should just not have dogs. That is OK as long as you recognize you are not really a dog person.
Some Good blogs i wanted to share about Dogs
All About Dog Breeds
http://allaboutdogbreeds.blogspot.com...
Rare Dog Kinds
http://dogkinds.blogspot.com
Don't get the dog. I don't know who in their right mind would give you their inside dog knowing that your going to make it live outside.
Dogs are social creatures and want to be with their people. They should be part of your family not stuck outside. I feel so sorry for your dog.
www.dogsdeservebetter.org
I need dog breed advice?
Considering a dog.
My girl should be large, shorthaired, be content with a small yard and a walk a day, sometimes two. I need a protector, but even if the breed isnt known for that her size would be enough of a deterrant. She should love to wrestle and be loving as well as receptive to lost of hugs and kisses.
Also I need a 10 year or better lifespan.
No pitt bulls. I dont want to hear it, I dont want a pit.
Answers:
you should try getting a labrador or a german shepherd. ask a few owners for their advice if its suitable for someone like you.
get a german shepherd.
i would suggest a boxer
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boxer.htm...
Try a Bull-Terrier (target dog)
if you want something energetic go for a Mcnab. Beautiful dogs that are fun and love to play.
SHELTER MUTT!
They make the best pets.
They're temperment tested, inexpensive and come with lots of "extras".
The shelter attendants spend lots of time with the animals, they can show you the perfect pet for you.
Lab? German Shepherd? I want a German Shep. Those dogs are beautiful.
Unfortunately here are some things you need to know:
-large breed dogs need space and LOTS of exercise
-in fact, all dogs need multiple walks a day.
-large breed dogs do not live that long because of their large size. it puts more wear and tear on their joints. they are also prone to diseases like bloat.
-wrestling with dogs is a bad idea. how do the know who it is ok to wrestle with and who it is not? surely you would not want your dog to try to wrestle with elderly people or children. it is better not to start this bad habit.
That being said, your best bet might be to go to your local shelter and explain to them your lifestyle, needs and what you want from a pet dog. They would be better able to match you up with a dog that suits you.
We have a German Shepherd. She is loving, great with children and neighbors, easy to train, incredibly intelligent, protective, and loyal. She lived in a town home for her first two years of life and has never had problem with only getting a moderate amount of exercise in a given day. The only thing I would caution about the breed is that they are a bit prone to separation anxiety. Also, they need to be socialized (as any dog does, really) a lot as pups. Certainly, though the breed fits most of your criteria.
Geryhound. They love a good long walk or short run, and like to play out doors. Indoors they are a big couch potato and thrive on being part of the family.
They are not so good at being a gurad dog, but their size may scare people.
They are short haired and live 12-14 years.
Try http://www.petfinder.com
There are lots of rescues out there with greyhounds needing homes.
Germen shepherds come in short hair.
if anything go to the shelter and pick out a large size pure black dog. they are the most intimadting of dogs to really get. almost every one is afraid of a large black dog. But who knows. why not pittbulls?
I have owned a rottweiler and they are loyal, love their owner, very protective of their owner and family. They are a lazy dog so they don't need much exercise. Just a walk will do. In fact they love to just lie in the sun or curl up next to the fire. They love the wrestle, tug-of-war games and mine love to be cuddled.The only problem is that of their lifespan 8 to10 years. But they will love you back. I still miss mine. I now own a Rhodesian Ridgback X and she is lovely. Same temperament as my rotty. I hope this helps.
GREYHOUND!!
get a greyhound are awesome
Erm, I can't think of a single large breed that would be okay with a small yard and one walk unless it's a very long walk. One way to help with that would be to put a weighted back pack on her while she walks. The wrestling should also help. Most large breeds are high energy, so just keep that in mind.
When you say large, do you mean Lab sized or Great Dane? I'm assuming Lab, so my answer is based upon that. Great Dane sized would probably be too much for your small yard. Also shorthaired is open for ambiguity, because both Labs and Greyhounds are considered to have short hair, but the length varies greatly. I'm going to assume that you mean shorter than say a Collie.
I have found herding dogs to be by far the greatest guard dogs, even the smaller breeds. They were bred to protect and tend to their flocks. This means that they will protect your house and family. They tend to be some of the smarter breeds as well, because the job of keeping up with a flock of sheep requires much more cognitive ability than retrieving a dead duck. They tend to know the difference between friends and foes, and usually aren't aggressive unless they think they need to be. Most are more likely to stay between a stranger and their owner while intently watching than they are to lunge at the stranger. Most herding dogs tend to have longer hair though, which is also because most were bred to live in cooler regions, and also the thicker fur helps protect them from stray kicks from the livestock and bites from would be predators.
Some of the most gorgeous short haired, large dogs belong to the sporting class, but most make terrible guard dogs. They're friendly to most everyone, and a large dog wagging it's tail isn't going to deter anyone. So stay away from Labs and other retrievers and other bird dogs. However, if you decide to go this route, a Weimereiner is probably your best bet. Gorgeous dogs that aren't quite as sweetly stupid as Retrievers (no hate mail, I'm the proud owner of a sweetly stupid Flat-Coated Retriever).
Hounds are a good route to take. While many hound breeds have the "lovable to everyone" of many breeds in the sporting class, they are noisey. You and everyone in your neighborhood would be woken up if someone tried breaking into your house in the night. Hounds can also be more protective and show a bit more aggression than sporting class dogs, so it's more likely that you'd find a good guard dog that isn't just an alarm. The Hound Class probably has the best variety of large, short haired dogs. I'd suggest a Rhodesian Ridgeback for you, however they have an incredible amount of energy, so to be managable, she'd need lots of excercise. They were bred to hunt lions, so even on looks alone, one could make a burgler wet himself. My second suggestion in the Hound group would be a Black and Tan Coonhound. While Irish Wolfhounds are very large, they are incredibly docile and tend to make terrible guards, also their hair is probably longer than you'd like.
I'll discourage you from the sporting class because I believe that most of these breeds would be far too large for a small yard. They require a lot of time and work to be managable, most beyond regular excercise. They tend to be more aggressive breeds and I don't believe that aggressive dogs make the best guard dogs unless you're a drug lord or other crime boss.
Don't dismiss the Terrier class because most Terriers are so small. There are a few larger Terrier breeds, even a few with short coats. I know you don't want a Pit Bull, and I'm not suggesting one, but as a point of reference, Pits belong in the Terrier class. If you decide to research Terriers, I'll save you some time. Staffordshire Terriers in both of their variaties are pretty much Pit Bulls. Bull Terriers are different from Pit Bulls, so don't disqualify them for the "Bull" in their name. They'd probably be your best bet in the Terrier class, but you might also consider Airedales or Irish Terriers, but their short coats require seasonal care.
I know you want a large dog, but you might want to consider a Bulldog. They are stocky and heavy, ugly enough to be mean looking, and don't require quite as much excercise. Same goes for Basset Hounds, except the ugly intimidation. Both breeds are bigger than they look.
My last slightly unwarranted suggestion would be to a smaller hound, like a Beagle. They're sweet, but very noisey dogs, perfect alarms. They also aren't annoyingly small and will not make their owner seem girly.
For more information about any of these breeds and the classes I've discussed, go to www.akc.org and look under breeds. If you look at Breeds by Class, you can see the full listing of the classes I've talked about so much.
German shepherd is by far the most devoted, most protective of its herd of sheep (the family) of anything walking on four legs. I have two now, have had as many as four at a time. Mine live indoors and are spoiled rotten. Royal Canine makes a good premium food especially for German Shepherds and the key is spent the extra bucks on one from high bloodlines and either from Germany where they take the breeding extremely serious or from parents with first line direct German decent. I have a breeder I buy from and have already got two so the best Shepherds I ever owned from her. I have intentions of getting a third one from a litter due in September. I prefer females now over the males as the males are more prone to wander thus harder to confine to the yard. I fixed female is perfect in every way and more adoring to its master then the male. I spoke to my breeder just today she is 80% sure Lily is pregnant. You can email her at VomFelsenHof@aol.com Her name is Melanie, tell her Richard referred you and she will line you up with a dog that will amaze you in every way.
My girl should be large, shorthaired, be content with a small yard and a walk a day, sometimes two. I need a protector, but even if the breed isnt known for that her size would be enough of a deterrant. She should love to wrestle and be loving as well as receptive to lost of hugs and kisses.
Also I need a 10 year or better lifespan.
No pitt bulls. I dont want to hear it, I dont want a pit.
Answers:
you should try getting a labrador or a german shepherd. ask a few owners for their advice if its suitable for someone like you.
get a german shepherd.
i would suggest a boxer
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/boxer.htm...
Try a Bull-Terrier (target dog)
if you want something energetic go for a Mcnab. Beautiful dogs that are fun and love to play.
SHELTER MUTT!
They make the best pets.
They're temperment tested, inexpensive and come with lots of "extras".
The shelter attendants spend lots of time with the animals, they can show you the perfect pet for you.
Lab? German Shepherd? I want a German Shep. Those dogs are beautiful.
Unfortunately here are some things you need to know:
-large breed dogs need space and LOTS of exercise
-in fact, all dogs need multiple walks a day.
-large breed dogs do not live that long because of their large size. it puts more wear and tear on their joints. they are also prone to diseases like bloat.
-wrestling with dogs is a bad idea. how do the know who it is ok to wrestle with and who it is not? surely you would not want your dog to try to wrestle with elderly people or children. it is better not to start this bad habit.
That being said, your best bet might be to go to your local shelter and explain to them your lifestyle, needs and what you want from a pet dog. They would be better able to match you up with a dog that suits you.
We have a German Shepherd. She is loving, great with children and neighbors, easy to train, incredibly intelligent, protective, and loyal. She lived in a town home for her first two years of life and has never had problem with only getting a moderate amount of exercise in a given day. The only thing I would caution about the breed is that they are a bit prone to separation anxiety. Also, they need to be socialized (as any dog does, really) a lot as pups. Certainly, though the breed fits most of your criteria.
Geryhound. They love a good long walk or short run, and like to play out doors. Indoors they are a big couch potato and thrive on being part of the family.
They are not so good at being a gurad dog, but their size may scare people.
They are short haired and live 12-14 years.
Try http://www.petfinder.com
There are lots of rescues out there with greyhounds needing homes.
Germen shepherds come in short hair.
if anything go to the shelter and pick out a large size pure black dog. they are the most intimadting of dogs to really get. almost every one is afraid of a large black dog. But who knows. why not pittbulls?
I have owned a rottweiler and they are loyal, love their owner, very protective of their owner and family. They are a lazy dog so they don't need much exercise. Just a walk will do. In fact they love to just lie in the sun or curl up next to the fire. They love the wrestle, tug-of-war games and mine love to be cuddled.The only problem is that of their lifespan 8 to10 years. But they will love you back. I still miss mine. I now own a Rhodesian Ridgback X and she is lovely. Same temperament as my rotty. I hope this helps.
GREYHOUND!!
get a greyhound are awesome
Erm, I can't think of a single large breed that would be okay with a small yard and one walk unless it's a very long walk. One way to help with that would be to put a weighted back pack on her while she walks. The wrestling should also help. Most large breeds are high energy, so just keep that in mind.
When you say large, do you mean Lab sized or Great Dane? I'm assuming Lab, so my answer is based upon that. Great Dane sized would probably be too much for your small yard. Also shorthaired is open for ambiguity, because both Labs and Greyhounds are considered to have short hair, but the length varies greatly. I'm going to assume that you mean shorter than say a Collie.
I have found herding dogs to be by far the greatest guard dogs, even the smaller breeds. They were bred to protect and tend to their flocks. This means that they will protect your house and family. They tend to be some of the smarter breeds as well, because the job of keeping up with a flock of sheep requires much more cognitive ability than retrieving a dead duck. They tend to know the difference between friends and foes, and usually aren't aggressive unless they think they need to be. Most are more likely to stay between a stranger and their owner while intently watching than they are to lunge at the stranger. Most herding dogs tend to have longer hair though, which is also because most were bred to live in cooler regions, and also the thicker fur helps protect them from stray kicks from the livestock and bites from would be predators.
Some of the most gorgeous short haired, large dogs belong to the sporting class, but most make terrible guard dogs. They're friendly to most everyone, and a large dog wagging it's tail isn't going to deter anyone. So stay away from Labs and other retrievers and other bird dogs. However, if you decide to go this route, a Weimereiner is probably your best bet. Gorgeous dogs that aren't quite as sweetly stupid as Retrievers (no hate mail, I'm the proud owner of a sweetly stupid Flat-Coated Retriever).
Hounds are a good route to take. While many hound breeds have the "lovable to everyone" of many breeds in the sporting class, they are noisey. You and everyone in your neighborhood would be woken up if someone tried breaking into your house in the night. Hounds can also be more protective and show a bit more aggression than sporting class dogs, so it's more likely that you'd find a good guard dog that isn't just an alarm. The Hound Class probably has the best variety of large, short haired dogs. I'd suggest a Rhodesian Ridgeback for you, however they have an incredible amount of energy, so to be managable, she'd need lots of excercise. They were bred to hunt lions, so even on looks alone, one could make a burgler wet himself. My second suggestion in the Hound group would be a Black and Tan Coonhound. While Irish Wolfhounds are very large, they are incredibly docile and tend to make terrible guards, also their hair is probably longer than you'd like.
I'll discourage you from the sporting class because I believe that most of these breeds would be far too large for a small yard. They require a lot of time and work to be managable, most beyond regular excercise. They tend to be more aggressive breeds and I don't believe that aggressive dogs make the best guard dogs unless you're a drug lord or other crime boss.
Don't dismiss the Terrier class because most Terriers are so small. There are a few larger Terrier breeds, even a few with short coats. I know you don't want a Pit Bull, and I'm not suggesting one, but as a point of reference, Pits belong in the Terrier class. If you decide to research Terriers, I'll save you some time. Staffordshire Terriers in both of their variaties are pretty much Pit Bulls. Bull Terriers are different from Pit Bulls, so don't disqualify them for the "Bull" in their name. They'd probably be your best bet in the Terrier class, but you might also consider Airedales or Irish Terriers, but their short coats require seasonal care.
I know you want a large dog, but you might want to consider a Bulldog. They are stocky and heavy, ugly enough to be mean looking, and don't require quite as much excercise. Same goes for Basset Hounds, except the ugly intimidation. Both breeds are bigger than they look.
My last slightly unwarranted suggestion would be to a smaller hound, like a Beagle. They're sweet, but very noisey dogs, perfect alarms. They also aren't annoyingly small and will not make their owner seem girly.
For more information about any of these breeds and the classes I've discussed, go to www.akc.org and look under breeds. If you look at Breeds by Class, you can see the full listing of the classes I've talked about so much.
German shepherd is by far the most devoted, most protective of its herd of sheep (the family) of anything walking on four legs. I have two now, have had as many as four at a time. Mine live indoors and are spoiled rotten. Royal Canine makes a good premium food especially for German Shepherds and the key is spent the extra bucks on one from high bloodlines and either from Germany where they take the breeding extremely serious or from parents with first line direct German decent. I have a breeder I buy from and have already got two so the best Shepherds I ever owned from her. I have intentions of getting a third one from a litter due in September. I prefer females now over the males as the males are more prone to wander thus harder to confine to the yard. I fixed female is perfect in every way and more adoring to its master then the male. I spoke to my breeder just today she is 80% sure Lily is pregnant. You can email her at VomFelsenHof@aol.com Her name is Melanie, tell her Richard referred you and she will line you up with a dog that will amaze you in every way.
I need chihuahua help?
im planing on getting a chihuahua. but the thing is i have school and i would have to leave him alone for 8 hours. im wondering if i can leave him alone for that long and not have him stessed or have emotional problems.. :/
Answers:
Depends on the age...a Chihuahua will need to go out to pee, etc, and be played with more often than that if it's young. But 8 months old and up, then yes, but try to not too often, and take him outside to pee right before you go and RIGHT when you get in. Make sure if he is alone for 8 hours in a row that you keep them out of there for the rest of the day, otherwise it's too much confidment. And don't forget to leave him adequate food, water, and some TOYS in there with him!!
Why get a pet if you are having to leave it alone for 8 hours? I suppose you will put it in a crate and leave it all day to cry it's little eyes out.
they can be left alone but if your worried you may consider getting him a friend :]
crate training is wonderful for this. You will have to start up slow for a puppy. I would read up on the subject if I were you.
My Chi is ok left alone all day. I make sure he goes out right before I leave, and take him out right after I get home. I leave a radio on low for him all day, and leave him in the kitchen with lots of toys to play with. He seems fine, no problems that I can see.
Not a young puppy.. That's far too long to leave a puppy alone.
An adult dog can be left alone that long, but not a puppy. You need to get someone to let him out during the day, or you're going to have a real hard time housebreaking him. You can't crate a puppy that long without a break. You'll have to keep him in a kitchen or laundry room with a puppy gate across the opening, and lots of newspapers or pee pads. Do your best to crate train and house break him when you are home.
As far as stress, my dogs sleep all day whether I'm home or not unless I specifically do something with them. When I'm gone I leave the radio playing soft music or the t.v. on.
I got a chihuahua during school to and i just kept him in the utility room and put puppy pads down. My mom or dad would take him out at noon and then when i got home i took him out. And as for the temperment they learn to ajust to your life style and will get ues to you going to school every morning and will jsut exspect it. So dont worry about that. Just be worried about the house training. Hope this helped.
Having a pet/friend is a wonderful thing. But it sounds like you are a very busy person. Gone at least 8 hours a day. Do you think it would be fair to your new friend to be left alone all day. Not to mention - when and where is he suppose to use the washroom. To me owning a pet is as much a responsibility and committment as haveing a child. I believe now may not be a good time for a dog. Have you considered a kitten. They are usually more independent and use a litter box and give just as much love.PLEASE Think About It Carefully before you make your decision.
It is very sad when someone gets a pet to later get rid of it - considerTHAT stress on a pet - feeling unwanted just when he thought he was at home and loved.
If the dog you purchase is an older dog(around 1 or 2) it should be fine but if you get a puppy that is too long. They need food and water every 4 hours. It is also hard if you are trying to potty train them. If you leave them alone in the house and they are not potty trained then they go potty everywhere.
If you are going to leave him alone for 8 hours you are going to have a LOT of trouble housebreaking him when you are out of school. He needs a break and some play time in between if you get a puppy. An older dog can hold it longer, but still needs to be taught where to go to the potty. Do you have anyone that can help let him out 1/2 way thru the day? Take him out for a little walk and let him pee and play? I only say this because I have a Chihuahua and I would NEVER crate him for longer than 3 hours at a time. Small dogs need to be taken out a lot and especially when they are puppies so that they get the right idea and don't start going in your house, or you will have a mess on your floor.
Answers:
Depends on the age...a Chihuahua will need to go out to pee, etc, and be played with more often than that if it's young. But 8 months old and up, then yes, but try to not too often, and take him outside to pee right before you go and RIGHT when you get in. Make sure if he is alone for 8 hours in a row that you keep them out of there for the rest of the day, otherwise it's too much confidment. And don't forget to leave him adequate food, water, and some TOYS in there with him!!
Why get a pet if you are having to leave it alone for 8 hours? I suppose you will put it in a crate and leave it all day to cry it's little eyes out.
they can be left alone but if your worried you may consider getting him a friend :]
crate training is wonderful for this. You will have to start up slow for a puppy. I would read up on the subject if I were you.
My Chi is ok left alone all day. I make sure he goes out right before I leave, and take him out right after I get home. I leave a radio on low for him all day, and leave him in the kitchen with lots of toys to play with. He seems fine, no problems that I can see.
Not a young puppy.. That's far too long to leave a puppy alone.
An adult dog can be left alone that long, but not a puppy. You need to get someone to let him out during the day, or you're going to have a real hard time housebreaking him. You can't crate a puppy that long without a break. You'll have to keep him in a kitchen or laundry room with a puppy gate across the opening, and lots of newspapers or pee pads. Do your best to crate train and house break him when you are home.
As far as stress, my dogs sleep all day whether I'm home or not unless I specifically do something with them. When I'm gone I leave the radio playing soft music or the t.v. on.
I got a chihuahua during school to and i just kept him in the utility room and put puppy pads down. My mom or dad would take him out at noon and then when i got home i took him out. And as for the temperment they learn to ajust to your life style and will get ues to you going to school every morning and will jsut exspect it. So dont worry about that. Just be worried about the house training. Hope this helped.
Having a pet/friend is a wonderful thing. But it sounds like you are a very busy person. Gone at least 8 hours a day. Do you think it would be fair to your new friend to be left alone all day. Not to mention - when and where is he suppose to use the washroom. To me owning a pet is as much a responsibility and committment as haveing a child. I believe now may not be a good time for a dog. Have you considered a kitten. They are usually more independent and use a litter box and give just as much love.PLEASE Think About It Carefully before you make your decision.
It is very sad when someone gets a pet to later get rid of it - considerTHAT stress on a pet - feeling unwanted just when he thought he was at home and loved.
If the dog you purchase is an older dog(around 1 or 2) it should be fine but if you get a puppy that is too long. They need food and water every 4 hours. It is also hard if you are trying to potty train them. If you leave them alone in the house and they are not potty trained then they go potty everywhere.
If you are going to leave him alone for 8 hours you are going to have a LOT of trouble housebreaking him when you are out of school. He needs a break and some play time in between if you get a puppy. An older dog can hold it longer, but still needs to be taught where to go to the potty. Do you have anyone that can help let him out 1/2 way thru the day? Take him out for a little walk and let him pee and play? I only say this because I have a Chihuahua and I would NEVER crate him for longer than 3 hours at a time. Small dogs need to be taken out a lot and especially when they are puppies so that they get the right idea and don't start going in your house, or you will have a mess on your floor.
I Need Behavior and Nutrion Advice For My Puppy!?
Hi! My name is Milda (Lithuanian name) and I have a 6 month old Pomeranian puppy. I have two questions about him. 1. How do I get him to stop barking when the doorbell rings and stop jumping on the guests when they enter? They are really getting scared of coming over at all. 2. What is the best food to give my Pomeranian puppy? I heard dog food like Science Diet, Pedigree, Purina, Iams and others are really unhealthy for my dog because they are full of preservatives, by products and other things my dog doesn鈥檛 need. Even though my vet recommended all of these dog food brands, the workers at Petco told me those brands or dog food is the worst choice for my puppy. Instead they recommended foods with no preservatives or by products but with ingredients like we by for ourselves such as lamb, chicken, fruit. She said the best choices were Solid Gold Puppy Food, Blue Holistic Dog Puppy Food or any others with real food ingredients. Are these really the best choices for my dog or do I just listen to my vet? What would you recommend? I am looking forward to your answer. I want my puppy to live a long happy NUTRIOUS life. And I know you would want that for your dog so please help me and give me some advice!
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Answers:
Your puppy needs to go to doggie training school. You can check your local PetSmart or PetCo for puppy training classes or AKC has referrals for your local animal club for dog training courses.
The best dog food is to make your own dog food and mix it with their dry kibble food. Because animals just like humans also need a variety of vegetables, fruits and meats for their body. You need to stick with the brand name of dog food that the breeder fed him. Then if you want change to a different brand name of dog food, then you do it gradually.
You need to continue feeding your new puppy the same brand name dog food. It's not good to change dog foods ever. If you want to change the dog food to another brand name, then you need to do it gradually.
When buying dry kibble food, make sure the first ingredient is either chicken, beef or turkey and avoid meat-by-products on the ingredient label. Here are some healthy dry kibble dog food brand names that I recommend:
1. Castor %26 Pollux Natural Ultramix Puppy Formula
2. Castor %26 Pollux Organix Puppy Formula
3. Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula
4. Hill's Science Diet Canine Growth -- ask for prescription version from vet's office
5. Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy Formula
If he is a picky eater, then try making him some homemade dog food: which can be 1 source of vegetable (carrots, peas, corn, broccoli, potato, sweet potato, cabbage) and 1 source of protein (boneless chicken breast, eggs). The vegetables should be steamed to preserve the nutrients. The chicken and eggs should be boiled. The homemade food must be served cold. I feed my dog some bananas as treats or part of their meal. It is a lot of work making your own homemade dog food, but it is worth it in the long run, so they will live longer. Here are some websites to avoid feeding your dog:
1. Foods Which Are Dangerous for Dogs:
http://www.dogchatforum.com/foods-not-fo...
2. Foods You Should Not Feed Your Dog:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
I recommend feeding dogs with organic or holistic foods because it has no preservatives compared to the big brand names.
Don't listen to your vet when it comes to dog food.. Rarely do they suggest people feed a quality food.. I think they prefer people to feed poison food so that they end up with sick pets, or pets with chronic problems.. It is to the vets benefit that your dog eat bad food.. Listen to the girl at the petfood store, or do some research on dog foods and choose one without cancer causing preservatives, dyes and sugars, wheat, corn, fillers etc.
Solid Gold is an excellent food so is Wellness. I'd check both of these out.
As far as the jumping thing goes you have to train your pup not to do this. I suggest some obedience training for him. He's not to young and it's fun too.
Good luck with your pup!
For food I would suggest canidae or innova. They're both good foods but the others the petstore suggested are fine too. The other foods aren't horrible but they are definately not as good as the others you'd find at a pet store. The only thing I would be careful of with Solid Gold is the protien content. Protien is good for your dog but if the dog isn't active and using all the fuel the protien gives him he'll just start to gain weight.
As for the jumping, every time he jumps cross your arms in a defensive manner and turn your back to the dog with a firm "no". It'll tell your dog the jumping isn't appreciated, just be consistant, telling it no sometimes then letting it jump all over you another will just confuse the poor thing.
The barking, just try saying "no" and having the dog sit. When the dog sits and ignores the bell or knock give him a treat as a reward. Barking equals a "no" and no reward.
Plus obediance training is always a good idea.
Hello Milda. We have a Pomeranian that is just over a year old and he still has yet to stop barking when there is a knock at the door or he sees someone walking by on the sidewalk. This is a complaint that I have heard from a lot of Pomeranian owners. I think the best solution is just when the doorbell rings pick him up and he won't jump on them. I know this because it is what we do. As for food...don't listen to the vet. they will tell you to get the food from their office so that it will be more expensive. If you want to go with the natural stuff there is always Benetful...we give our dog Purina One and he does just fine.Poms are really apt to getting diabetes as well so be sure to always keep his dish full so he can eat when he wants and he will stay healthy. that is what the breeder told us to do...I hope that this helps you...
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Answers:
Your puppy needs to go to doggie training school. You can check your local PetSmart or PetCo for puppy training classes or AKC has referrals for your local animal club for dog training courses.
The best dog food is to make your own dog food and mix it with their dry kibble food. Because animals just like humans also need a variety of vegetables, fruits and meats for their body. You need to stick with the brand name of dog food that the breeder fed him. Then if you want change to a different brand name of dog food, then you do it gradually.
You need to continue feeding your new puppy the same brand name dog food. It's not good to change dog foods ever. If you want to change the dog food to another brand name, then you need to do it gradually.
When buying dry kibble food, make sure the first ingredient is either chicken, beef or turkey and avoid meat-by-products on the ingredient label. Here are some healthy dry kibble dog food brand names that I recommend:
1. Castor %26 Pollux Natural Ultramix Puppy Formula
2. Castor %26 Pollux Organix Puppy Formula
3. Nutro Natural Choice Puppy Chicken Meal, Rice and Oatmeal Formula
4. Hill's Science Diet Canine Growth -- ask for prescription version from vet's office
5. Eukanuba Small Breed Puppy Formula
If he is a picky eater, then try making him some homemade dog food: which can be 1 source of vegetable (carrots, peas, corn, broccoli, potato, sweet potato, cabbage) and 1 source of protein (boneless chicken breast, eggs). The vegetables should be steamed to preserve the nutrients. The chicken and eggs should be boiled. The homemade food must be served cold. I feed my dog some bananas as treats or part of their meal. It is a lot of work making your own homemade dog food, but it is worth it in the long run, so they will live longer. Here are some websites to avoid feeding your dog:
1. Foods Which Are Dangerous for Dogs:
http://www.dogchatforum.com/foods-not-fo...
2. Foods You Should Not Feed Your Dog:
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
I recommend feeding dogs with organic or holistic foods because it has no preservatives compared to the big brand names.
Don't listen to your vet when it comes to dog food.. Rarely do they suggest people feed a quality food.. I think they prefer people to feed poison food so that they end up with sick pets, or pets with chronic problems.. It is to the vets benefit that your dog eat bad food.. Listen to the girl at the petfood store, or do some research on dog foods and choose one without cancer causing preservatives, dyes and sugars, wheat, corn, fillers etc.
Solid Gold is an excellent food so is Wellness. I'd check both of these out.
As far as the jumping thing goes you have to train your pup not to do this. I suggest some obedience training for him. He's not to young and it's fun too.
Good luck with your pup!
For food I would suggest canidae or innova. They're both good foods but the others the petstore suggested are fine too. The other foods aren't horrible but they are definately not as good as the others you'd find at a pet store. The only thing I would be careful of with Solid Gold is the protien content. Protien is good for your dog but if the dog isn't active and using all the fuel the protien gives him he'll just start to gain weight.
As for the jumping, every time he jumps cross your arms in a defensive manner and turn your back to the dog with a firm "no". It'll tell your dog the jumping isn't appreciated, just be consistant, telling it no sometimes then letting it jump all over you another will just confuse the poor thing.
The barking, just try saying "no" and having the dog sit. When the dog sits and ignores the bell or knock give him a treat as a reward. Barking equals a "no" and no reward.
Plus obediance training is always a good idea.
Hello Milda. We have a Pomeranian that is just over a year old and he still has yet to stop barking when there is a knock at the door or he sees someone walking by on the sidewalk. This is a complaint that I have heard from a lot of Pomeranian owners. I think the best solution is just when the doorbell rings pick him up and he won't jump on them. I know this because it is what we do. As for food...don't listen to the vet. they will tell you to get the food from their office so that it will be more expensive. If you want to go with the natural stuff there is always Benetful...we give our dog Purina One and he does just fine.Poms are really apt to getting diabetes as well so be sure to always keep his dish full so he can eat when he wants and he will stay healthy. that is what the breeder told us to do...I hope that this helps you...
I need another advice please!?
Okay,
My previous question was asking gow to housebreak a dog.
Many people told me to use the crate method.i have no idea how to do that! and also, one person told me to keep her in a crate till i got home. Well, I still go to school and thats 7 hours a day...i dnt feel right to leave her in a crate for 7 hours a day...what should I do??
Answers:
You have 2 options.crate her for 7 hours, or let her roam the house for 7 hours. First of all, they'd really rather be in a crate confined to one area, than to hve the 'run of the house' cause having all of that freedom and room can actually make a dog pretty nervous.
When you put her in the kennel before school, make sure the last 2 things you do before you walk out the door is get her to go potty, and put her in her crate. Don't talk to her in a squeaky voice, like 'I'm sorry I have to be gone for so long, but I'll hurry home!' That makes them nervous too!
Just be matter of fact sounding about it when you tell her goodbye. You may have to practice that before you try it on her for real! BUT.here's the thing. She needs a couple of toys she LIKES in with her.
First make sure the crate has a blanket in it so she's comfy. Also, if you've noticed her with a 'special' toy, put that in with her. Then...this will be her favorite.get a KONG. Do you know what that is?? If not, go to the doggy toy aisle at Walmart, or whereever. You will see a Kong. It's made of super hard rubber, so they can chew on it forever and not do much damage to it! You'll see it has a little hole on one end and a big hole on the other end. In that big hole, put a couple of treats in it for her, but ones that are big enough they won't fall out. Kind of shove themdown in there, and when you leave, she'll be busy playing with the kong trying to get the treats out! If she doesn't respond to it at first, put a bit of peanut butter inside of it so her tongue can get it, and she'll get the hang of it! Good luck!
just lock her in a crate for 5 minutes at a time and when she doesnt whine praise her. then when you feed her and water her after 5-10 mintutes take her outside to do her buisness one she does it praise her again and let her playaround for 20-30 mins then put her back in the crate for a while.
thats how i potty trained my dogs
My previous question was asking gow to housebreak a dog.
Many people told me to use the crate method.i have no idea how to do that! and also, one person told me to keep her in a crate till i got home. Well, I still go to school and thats 7 hours a day...i dnt feel right to leave her in a crate for 7 hours a day...what should I do??
Answers:
You have 2 options.crate her for 7 hours, or let her roam the house for 7 hours. First of all, they'd really rather be in a crate confined to one area, than to hve the 'run of the house' cause having all of that freedom and room can actually make a dog pretty nervous.
When you put her in the kennel before school, make sure the last 2 things you do before you walk out the door is get her to go potty, and put her in her crate. Don't talk to her in a squeaky voice, like 'I'm sorry I have to be gone for so long, but I'll hurry home!' That makes them nervous too!
Just be matter of fact sounding about it when you tell her goodbye. You may have to practice that before you try it on her for real! BUT.here's the thing. She needs a couple of toys she LIKES in with her.
First make sure the crate has a blanket in it so she's comfy. Also, if you've noticed her with a 'special' toy, put that in with her. Then...this will be her favorite.get a KONG. Do you know what that is?? If not, go to the doggy toy aisle at Walmart, or whereever. You will see a Kong. It's made of super hard rubber, so they can chew on it forever and not do much damage to it! You'll see it has a little hole on one end and a big hole on the other end. In that big hole, put a couple of treats in it for her, but ones that are big enough they won't fall out. Kind of shove themdown in there, and when you leave, she'll be busy playing with the kong trying to get the treats out! If she doesn't respond to it at first, put a bit of peanut butter inside of it so her tongue can get it, and she'll get the hang of it! Good luck!
just lock her in a crate for 5 minutes at a time and when she doesnt whine praise her. then when you feed her and water her after 5-10 mintutes take her outside to do her buisness one she does it praise her again and let her playaround for 20-30 mins then put her back in the crate for a while.
thats how i potty trained my dogs
I need an emergency pet hospital near Vallejo who accepts payments?
I can't afford much right now, and my dog is really sick. I need an emergency hospital that's open 24 hours and that's willing to work with payments. Please respond quickly.
Answers:
most ER vet clinics do not accept payments. my suggestion to you would be to call the local ER vets and see what kind of payment arrangements can be made. or borrow from someone or put it on a credit card. unfortunatly thanks to not many paying their vets bills there aren't many vets that will take payments period, and definatly not from an established client. but it sounds like your dog needs vet care now, you can call your vet and see if they have afterhour services, they might be more willing to work with you, if you have a been a long term and good paying client. good luck.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/shado...
you could try this site.I never used it but supposedly they will help get your pet stable and you have so much time to pay them back.
check in your area for dog shelters some are willing to care for sick animals for free or reasonable rates
What is wrong with your dog? What are the symptoms?
See if Credit Care is for you. no or low interest, find out online in minutes.
http://users.cyberport.net/~milnerwm/dac...
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most ER vet clinics do not accept payments. my suggestion to you would be to call the local ER vets and see what kind of payment arrangements can be made. or borrow from someone or put it on a credit card. unfortunatly thanks to not many paying their vets bills there aren't many vets that will take payments period, and definatly not from an established client. but it sounds like your dog needs vet care now, you can call your vet and see if they have afterhour services, they might be more willing to work with you, if you have a been a long term and good paying client. good luck.
http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/shado...
you could try this site.I never used it but supposedly they will help get your pet stable and you have so much time to pay them back.
check in your area for dog shelters some are willing to care for sick animals for free or reasonable rates
What is wrong with your dog? What are the symptoms?
See if Credit Care is for you. no or low interest, find out online in minutes.
http://users.cyberport.net/~milnerwm/dac...
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