Why do dogs jump up onto something when we pat on the object?
Posted December 31st, 2006Fur and Fiction asked: I’ve never understood this- why do some dogs automatically think to jump up onto something when a human pats their hand on the object?
Why do people automatically assume the dog will do it (some dogs do not)? Why do we “pat the seat” to entice a dog to sit in [...]
What is the best way to protect yourself from dogs when walking?
Posted December 27th, 2006♥ Nichole ♥ asked: I live in a neiborhood where more than 50% of people have dogs. More and more people are buying dogs and letting them outside without leashes and chains while they are inside, or when they are not even there. Just last week, I almost got attacked by a dog that ran [...]
What toy breed dog would be good to get for a beginner dog owner who is afraid of dogs and their bark?
Posted December 27th, 2006Yumi H asked: I get scared when larger breed dogs growl or bark.
I got attacked by a corgi before and certain breeds make me nervous, but the breeds that I like are : Maltese, poodles, schnauzers, pugs and miniature mutts.
Also, due to a mild allergy, dogs with coarse hair like labs tend to make [...]
How old do dogs have to be to have sex with a male dog?
Posted December 24th, 2006ocrenee asked: How old do dogs have to be to have sex and can a cuple week old dog get my dog knock up shes almost a year ?
How should I introduce two dogs to each other?
Posted December 22nd, 2006Dom asked: We are adopting a dog and we currently have one. They both met in a public place around many other dogs and got along. But know having the adoptable dog come into our property might create problems maybe with our current dog? How should I introduce them? Thanks in advance.
Current dog is male, [...]
Why do dogs howl when you play an instrument?
Posted December 21st, 2006Starsaber asked: I was just playing my harmonica, and my dog, Max started howling. It also happens when I play an oboe, or a bunch of other instruments, but the thing that really gets me is that my dogs wag their tail when they howl at me. Do they just want to sing along or [...]
Do your dogs act different when the weather changes?
Posted December 19th, 2006Captain asked: Seems like at every season change, my dogs attitude changes a bit. I live in the Northeast, and we definitely get the full 4 seasons a year. For example, right before the weather warmed up here, due to Spring coming, my dog started becoming a lot more active running around, etc [...]
How do I help my dog with his fear of other dogs – and our new puppy?
Posted December 17th, 2006Michelle A asked: We have had one Maltese (male) for about three years now who does not like to be near other dogs or new people – He is very playful and sociable with my husband and me, but the minute he is around another dog or new people, his mood changes. He shys away [...]
What do you think about getting dogs groomed every 2 weeks-1 month?
Posted December 3rd, 2006MiM asked: I know people who take their dogs in to get groomed (bath, hair cut and nail trim, ear and teeth cleaning) about every 2 weeks to a month at a dog salon and sometimes I think it’s pricey but worth it for the dog to look nice, but sometimes I hear it’s bad [...]
How do you socialize a dog that is scared f other dogs?
Posted December 1st, 2006Evil Bananaz asked: We have a dog that is about 9 months old. she hasnt had much interaction with other dogs so we are trying to socialize her with my dogs which aregood with other dogs. What is the right way to introduce her to them? how can we help her trust other dogs?