What makes a dog protective of one person and aggressive towards everyone else?

Posted December 30th, 2008

Agent S asked: My friend has a dog who growls even if someone tries to shake his hand. But the dog grew up in a house with other people too. Is there a certain way he brought up the dog that made him this way or is it just a natural trait in certain dogs?

How can I disenfect a dog house from mange?

Posted December 29th, 2008

Sara B asked: I had a dog which had the mange, now I am getting a new dog and was going to use the same dog house. Just wondering how I could clean the dog house to make sure the new dog doesn’t get infected with the mange also.

How can I get my small dog to be friends with a large dog?

Posted December 28th, 2008

Fiona NYC asked: I have a small dog (4 yr old Pekingese male) and my boyfriend has a large dog (3 yr old Akita male). We would like to introduce the two and see if they could become friends. Neither dog is aggressive but the problem is the Akita is so big & the Peke [...]

What dog breed would be good for a first time dog owner?

Posted December 26th, 2008

Pumpkin asked: I’d like a small dog and easy to care for. A dog that’s good with kids and easy to train. Any suggestions?

What kind of winter dog house do i need so my dog wont be cold outside at night?

Posted December 25th, 2008

Gary K asked: I’m planning to move to a colder climate where it can get as low or lower then 15 degrees at night. I dont want my dog to freeze or get sick, but where im going i’m not allowed to have the dog inside. I’m trying to find out what dog [...]

How can I keep my rottweiler dog cool during the summer months?

Posted December 24th, 2008

lildiesel2001 asked: I live in Texas, and as you may know it get’s pretty hot in the summer months. My house was built from the ground up a couple of years ago in a brand new subdivision so there are no trees in the yard, and as a result there is little shade. Because I [...]

How soon is too soon to bring home a new dog when my dog just died?

Posted December 24th, 2008

razzy1216 asked: I love dogs and our family dog is such a important part of our lives.
See my other question on my profile for the details of the loss of our dog.Holly

How do you make homemade dog food?

Posted December 24th, 2008

Aaron asked: I am pretty satisfied with commercial dog food and I have no problem sticking with it, but I would just like to know how to make nutritional homemade dog food. My dogs are a golden retriever, beagle, and dachshund if that information is needed. I would like advice also, like what supplements to [...]

How often does your dog get the hiccups?

Posted December 23rd, 2008

jelly asked: My little dog gets the hiccups a few times a week. My other dog never gets them, and I have never had a dog that has gotten them. Is it normal for a dog to get hiccups?
I knew it was common for a puppy to get the hiccups. My Simon is three now [...]

What should I do if my future wife hates my dog?

Posted December 19th, 2008

MrWndw asked: My future wife hates to have a dog any where around her. She’s not afraid of them but she just dislikes them anywhere near her personal space. I have had my daschund for 4 years and she is an inside dog since I live in an apartment. She agrees that [...]