Tips and advice on training your dog or puppy.
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Your Questions About Small House Dogs For Children
Nancy asks…
my lab/mix like to chase small dogs/children, help! i want to take her to dog beach.?
okay so, i have a golden female lab/mix who is 1 year and a few weeks old, around 60lb's (havn't weighed her lately), when she see's a smaller dog like a beagle or chihuahua for instance, she gets an urge to chase it until it literally pee's itself and hides, sometimes she will step or trip over the smaller dogs and im worried she might kill one. she also chases small children,
my lab/mix like to chase small dogs/children, help! i want to take her to dog beach.?
okay so, i have a golden female lab/mix who is 1 year and a few weeks old, around 60lb's (havn't weighed her lately), when she see's a smaller dog like a beagle or chihuahua for instance, she gets an urge to chase it until it literally pee's itself and hides, sometimes she will step or trip over the smaller dogs and im worried she might kill one. she also chases small children,
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Your Questions About Dog Training Collar
James asks…
What is the youngest age that I should start using an electronic training collar on my dog?
She is a Brittany, and will be used to hunt upland game. I will be using a collar, because she will be hunting off lead at 20 yards or so outside range.
garnet55 answers:
Anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. You need to make sure that the dog understands what the correction is first, though. Use a regular training collar first to teach her the basic commands with
What is the youngest age that I should start using an electronic training collar on my dog?
She is a Brittany, and will be used to hunt upland game. I will be using a collar, because she will be hunting off lead at 20 yards or so outside range.
garnet55 answers:
Anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. You need to make sure that the dog understands what the correction is first, though. Use a regular training collar first to teach her the basic commands with
Your Questions About Dog Whisperer
Sandy asks…
Should I trust what the Dog Whisperer says?
The Dog Whisperer (Nat'l Geo channel) says I have to be the "pack leader" for my dog and eat first, go out the door first, etc. Do others have experience with this and does it really help?
garnet55 answers:
Yes and no. It is important to be your dog's leader. Cesar's particular approach is often misguided and frequently dangerous... He's a television entertainer.
To be a dog's leader, it's important that
Should I trust what the Dog Whisperer says?
The Dog Whisperer (Nat'l Geo channel) says I have to be the "pack leader" for my dog and eat first, go out the door first, etc. Do others have experience with this and does it really help?
garnet55 answers:
Yes and no. It is important to be your dog's leader. Cesar's particular approach is often misguided and frequently dangerous... He's a television entertainer.
To be a dog's leader, it's important that
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Your Questions About Plush Puppies Dog Toys
Susan asks…
How do I socialize my new pup?
I got my new Boxer puppy just today and I'm so excited to socialize her. Her breeder was fantastic (very reputable and ethical) and gave me some information on socialization but I felt that asking here for personal experiences might be better and easier than just reading information from a piece of paper. Right now Bella is sleeping in her crate with her new plush heartbeat toy (sounds like her mommy) and is very suspicious of her new
How do I socialize my new pup?
I got my new Boxer puppy just today and I'm so excited to socialize her. Her breeder was fantastic (very reputable and ethical) and gave me some information on socialization but I felt that asking here for personal experiences might be better and easier than just reading information from a piece of paper. Right now Bella is sleeping in her crate with her new plush heartbeat toy (sounds like her mommy) and is very suspicious of her new
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Your Questions About Small House Dogs Do Not Shed
Ruth asks…
What is the best lap dog to have?
I have always had poodles and they are surely little yappers and rather hyper.
I want a small house dog that does not shed too much as my three year old shows allergies to dogs that have long hair.
I want a sweet mild tempered lap dog.
Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!!!!!
garnet55 answers:
My poodle does not yap. His mother was bad for that and I didn't want him to be annoying. I treated him like he was my other dog, 130
What is the best lap dog to have?
I have always had poodles and they are surely little yappers and rather hyper.
I want a small house dog that does not shed too much as my three year old shows allergies to dogs that have long hair.
I want a sweet mild tempered lap dog.
Any suggestions? Thanks!!!!!!!!
garnet55 answers:
My poodle does not yap. His mother was bad for that and I didn't want him to be annoying. I treated him like he was my other dog, 130
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Your Questions About Dog Health Issues
Helen asks…
Sudden major health issues in my dog?
I have a pure German Shepherd, male, 9 yrs, neutered. Three days ago, I let him out in the morning like always, fed him and he was fine. I let him back out before I left for the day and when I went to let him in, he was lying on the corner of the deck and was having trouble getting up. I went out and helped him thinking he was having trouble because it was icy. When I got him up, he was walking very slow and breathing VERY
Sudden major health issues in my dog?
I have a pure German Shepherd, male, 9 yrs, neutered. Three days ago, I let him out in the morning like always, fed him and he was fine. I let him back out before I left for the day and when I went to let him in, he was lying on the corner of the deck and was having trouble getting up. I went out and helped him thinking he was having trouble because it was icy. When I got him up, he was walking very slow and breathing VERY
Monday, April 9, 2012
Your Questions About Pictures Of Small House Dogs Dog Breeds
Paul asks…
OK so what is my dog!? Dog Experts Challenge!?
I got him at 6 months from a shelter, he was there with his dad
see picture (they are the same, hence pure breeds)
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8828/1006075.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8828/1006075.jpg
The shelter believes them to be Catalan Sheepdogs, but this is a VERY rare breed in Australia, so I find it so hard to imagine how they ended up in a shelter.
He is about 63cm tall which is
OK so what is my dog!? Dog Experts Challenge!?
I got him at 6 months from a shelter, he was there with his dad
see picture (they are the same, hence pure breeds)
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8828/1006075.jpg
http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/8828/1006075.jpg
The shelter believes them to be Catalan Sheepdogs, but this is a VERY rare breed in Australia, so I find it so hard to imagine how they ended up in a shelter.
He is about 63cm tall which is
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Your Questions About Virtual Dog Games
Helen asks…
furry paws puppy food?
in the virtual dog game furry paws, I have noticed that different types of puppy food boost different stats. Which foods boost which stats? I know that the lacrima chicken puppy chow boosts speed.
garnet55 answers:
Umm, i know of a website that can help, but i forgot the name. I found it by doing this: go to http://www.dogpile.com and search furry paws
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furry paws puppy food?
in the virtual dog game furry paws, I have noticed that different types of puppy food boost different stats. Which foods boost which stats? I know that the lacrima chicken puppy chow boosts speed.
garnet55 answers:
Umm, i know of a website that can help, but i forgot the name. I found it by doing this: go to http://www.dogpile.com and search furry paws
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Thursday, April 5, 2012
Your Questions About Best Dog Food
Laura asks…
What is the best dog food for my 2 corgi puppys?
Ok i'm confused our vet told us that the scientific puppy food is the best kind to get for our puppys. But all the puppy books and corgi books I have read said its the worst thing to give them. So now i'm confused. What do you recoomend for dog food for 2 puppy corgis. They are 4 months old.
garnet55 answers:
~ Never feed your dog Science Diet. Yuck!
Here is some info about dog food.
+All dog foods
What is the best dog food for my 2 corgi puppys?
Ok i'm confused our vet told us that the scientific puppy food is the best kind to get for our puppys. But all the puppy books and corgi books I have read said its the worst thing to give them. So now i'm confused. What do you recoomend for dog food for 2 puppy corgis. They are 4 months old.
garnet55 answers:
~ Never feed your dog Science Diet. Yuck!
Here is some info about dog food.
+All dog foods
The Importance of a Feeding Schedule in Your Dog's Diet
What your dog's eats is very important. Your dog's overall health and well being is affected by excellent food and resources. Did you know that your dog's diet should be following a feeding schedule?
Just as important as what your dog eats, is when you feed your dog. Similar to humans, your dog needs to eat regularly. Nutritious meals and snacks are part of your dog's diet. Spacing out mealtimes and snacks or treats on a feeding schedule is a very good idea.
Depending on your dog's
Just as important as what your dog eats, is when you feed your dog. Similar to humans, your dog needs to eat regularly. Nutritious meals and snacks are part of your dog's diet. Spacing out mealtimes and snacks or treats on a feeding schedule is a very good idea.
Depending on your dog's
Your Questions About Dog Health Info
Michael asks…
Anyone know a good site with info on backyard breeders?
Im doing a paper for school and I am looking for info on whats considered a backyard breeder and what they do wrong that messes with dogs health.
garnet55 answers:
Http://www.pbrc.net/breeding3.html
http://www.adoptarescuepet.org/byb.htm
http://dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/
http://www.thewrongpuppy.org/news.htm
I do want to point out that some
Anyone know a good site with info on backyard breeders?
Im doing a paper for school and I am looking for info on whats considered a backyard breeder and what they do wrong that messes with dogs health.
garnet55 answers:
Http://www.pbrc.net/breeding3.html
http://www.adoptarescuepet.org/byb.htm
http://dogplay.com/Breeding/ethics.html
http://www.prisonersofgreed.org/
http://www.thewrongpuppy.org/news.htm
I do want to point out that some
Your Questions About Planet Dog Toys
Sandy asks…
should i get yorkie or a chihuahua?
i want to get one of these small dogs which one do you think is best because i want hte ocassional thud of a toy in my lap and a really affectionate companion.
i took a quiz on http:/www.animal planet.com and i had both a yorkie and a chihuahua on my results list which one should i get?
garnet55 answers:
Yorkie... Unless you have athsma, you should get a Chihuahua.
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should i get yorkie or a chihuahua?
i want to get one of these small dogs which one do you think is best because i want hte ocassional thud of a toy in my lap and a really affectionate companion.
i took a quiz on http:/www.animal planet.com and i had both a yorkie and a chihuahua on my results list which one should i get?
garnet55 answers:
Yorkie... Unless you have athsma, you should get a Chihuahua.
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Sunday, April 1, 2012
Your Questions About Dog Breeds
Ken asks…
Ideal dog breeds to keep with cats and rabbits?
I have two cats and two rabbits and want to get a dog. It's not so much the cats I am worried about, but the rabbits. Does anyone have any suggestions or dog breeds that would be okay/be able to be trained?
Thanks a lot!
Oh and also no one is home during the weekdays from about 9-4. Any advice on this?
garnet55 answers:
Your rabbits should be somewhere protected like in a cage or a hutch or some enclosed
Ideal dog breeds to keep with cats and rabbits?
I have two cats and two rabbits and want to get a dog. It's not so much the cats I am worried about, but the rabbits. Does anyone have any suggestions or dog breeds that would be okay/be able to be trained?
Thanks a lot!
Oh and also no one is home during the weekdays from about 9-4. Any advice on this?
garnet55 answers:
Your rabbits should be somewhere protected like in a cage or a hutch or some enclosed
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