How can I get over the death of cat who died painfully and alone?

My very elderly cat died today, and im having a hard time getting over it. Whats makes me upset the most is that she died at the vets (from a heart attack becuase of the stress of a blood test) and i wasnt there. She died on a cold, hard wooden table with a stranger and not in her owner’s loving arms. It couldnt of been peaceful. What annoys me also is that i didnt take her to the vets when she first started to show syptoms of concern. Maybe if I had been more prompt, she would still be here? The vet said that in the weeks/days leading up to her death she had been in a great deal of pain, and that just makes me even more upset. She died in pain. I dont know how to get over her death, im hysterical. How do I get used to not having her in my daily life? She a family cat so ive known her since I was born.
I was thinking of getting another cat or perhaps a dog to fill the gap. I feel very guilty and frustrated about how she died. Please advise me on what to do and how to get through this

How to get rid of fleas without collateral damage, by my self?

Hi

I have some pigeons in my bathroom ceiling window.
I would get rid of them but I only discovered them once I heard their chick.
Considering I’m not pure evil, I’m stuck until it is grown and decide to leave,
so my question is splited to before & after it leaves.
my question:
How can I get rid of (not the pigeons but) the fleas (that came from the pigeons) without harming the other loose insects, spiders, & lizards (yes really ^^) living in my home ?
I know that pretty much any solution will be only partial and temporary as long the pigeons are still there.
split: any partial solutions ? (to only before or only after they leave)
Note that I’m not just looking for a way to make them stop biting, but rather to get them out of my home,
most preferably without resorting to killing them.

One request: please spare me answers of the,
“there is no such solution” type, or answers that ignores the given limitations, & similar spams.
Please only include responses containing practical solutions that I can try.
Also this is something I have to do by myself,
I can’t call a professional (the reason is long, boring and irrelevant, so I won’t get into that).

Please help, my dog and my parrot are suffering too by these damn micro-vampires.
(I can send my pets to live with my sister for the time a solution is being applied if necessary)
Thx

Is this a big red flag for buying a dog from a person?

So, I am aware that I am buying a mutt but I adore having a cross between a shitzu and a yorkie. I now understand that I should not have called the puppy a SHORKIE but I dont anymore. But is it worth for me to buy this dog for $400 including shots update with vaccinations. Can you please explain what are shots and vaccinations, how many times do I have to get my puppy that (If I do buy it) and how much will it cost. And the person said I would get a puppy package. So it this a red flag or no? and also will the shots vaccinations show if the puppy is HEALTHY or not? oh and also has deworming. Thanks

how do you get multiplayer on Kane and Lynch Dog Days 2?

We just got a PS3 and we got the game today. My Brother and I want to play with each other at the same time, Is there anyway we can do that instead of playing online?

How can I help my dog??

For my 13 birthday I got a husky. We have research about dog breeds and they chose a husky puppy. I know that they need really a lot of running etc. I was wit him on daly walks (2-3 times a day) but now I’m 15 and I’m really busy in school, so I can go only once or twice on a walk and not a long on. I want the best for my dog, that doesn’t mean that I will rehome him but I Ned to find something to get him enough walk, running,… Im wondering what of activity can I do with him to make him even more happy, he’s now really happy but is it enough if I go wit him for a bike ride( abut 1000m).What can I do beter?
He’s very friendly and loves I someone pets him, but my parents or if we go to aur Friends don’t allow that I take him with me

Golden lab puppy training 101?

We have a 2.5 yr female dachshund that took nearly ONE YEAR to potty train. She is very very stubborn. She is potty trained now, and uses a doggy door.

I had big dogs growing up, a golden retriever and a german shepard. It was amazing to see the difference in attitude from big dogs to little dogs, I like big dogs more! They are more low key and much easier to train, in my experience.

I was approached by a co-worker today who has a 10 week old golden lab puppy that she needs to find a home for. This dog is BEAUTIFUL. I would take her at the drop of a hat.

But both my partner and I work full time, and I dont want her being neglected and ending up not trained. Our doggy door is big enough that eventually she could use it. But I want to make sure she is trained WITHOUT it.

How long can a 10 week old lab be crated at one time? There is a 7.5 hour span of time 4 days a week where we are not home. Can she hold it that long? Even if she can, is it cruel to leave her that long?
What about crating her while we leave the doxie out? I dont want to crate our doxie because she is accustomed to having the run of the house, and does fine on her own. Is it mean to let her be out and crate another dog?
Its 109 degrees here, I cant leave her outside! It is so sad there are dogs dying all over town because of irresponsible pet owners

Animal Planet’s “Dogs 101″?

Have you ever watched the “Dogs 101” episode of your breed or other breeds you’re familiar with? Was it accurate? Way off? Did it include important information? Did it leave out things prospective owners of the breed should know? This is mostly for fun. If you would, list any things you wouldn’t associate with the breed that the show said was part of the breed.

I know I watched the Great Dane episode. I was appalled. Danes are most certainly wonderful with children. They aren’t generally biters. They definitely don’t need mountains of exercise. There’s way more than just bloat going on. Most adults I’ve seen are well above the size the show listed- by 20 lbs and 4 inches. And they are not all that difficult to train.

This is mostly for fun. Legit, just in case: Do people ever ask you questions about your dog(s) because they’re interested in the breed?

Is my dog beyond help?

Good afternoon fellow dog section attendees!

Basic Dog Training 101..

Me and Murphy were rolling on the floor playing “lets drag Mom around the living room by her sweater”. PS…I let him, I enjoy rough housing once in a blue moon. So I decided to run a little experiment!
As we all hear daily here on Y/A that…yelping loudly will make your dog realize that its hurting you and stop nipping! So I yelped…screamed…yelped some more….and noticed that little shiithead started growling louder and getting more into this. Also, ignoring and walking away after this game…caused him to run after me while pinching my butt with his teeth…along with my pants…etc.

I didnt try the dark room as a time out…lmao!

Back to the question…is there a “common” training method that you think is absolutely ridiculous or has never worked for your dogs?

Just curious!
@JulieD…I’ve never tried the rubbing nose trick either Maybe I dont want to have a dog with feces on its face inside my house?

I also think it would be interesting the spray the WHOLE house with Bitter Apple (like some people here recommend) to prevent the dog from chewing things. How many gallons of bitter apple DOES it take to spray down the entire house?
I’m under the impression that who ever is TD’ing the answers does not agree ?lol
@Julie D…I feel your pain, somewhat. I’ve been stuck working this weekend! Needed a quick break before my head starts to explode
Holler if you need us to start collecting bail money ! Jk…I do hope your day gets better
Felicia…I did it on purpose It’s just a game…he stops when I tell him..he’s just a big ol’ sucker for tugging! I’ve never actually YELPED…so I figured I’d see what his reaction would be !

Great Dane’s with Training?

(Kinda like on Animal Planet’s “Dogs 101“) How are Great Danes with Training in General?

What are some books or websites you’d recommend for…….?

info and tips on dog training??

are these books any good? Suggestions?

http://www.amazon.com/101-Dog-Tricks-Activities-Challenge/dp/1592533256/ref=sr_1_5_s9_rk/105-7259723-0589253?ie=UTF8&s=books&s9r=8afea4c11145d90d0111809b0a7e0856&itemPosition=5&qid=1185593490&sr=1-5

http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Dog-Training-Tricks-Book/dp/1580626661/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2/105-7259723-0589253?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1185593490&sr=1-2

Can anyone help me with my dogs separation anxiety?

I have a lovely pup named Callie who is a rescued 11 month old mutt. She is predominately Husky, with a good mix of shepard and lab.

We have had her for about 2 months and she is a quick study. Sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay, sit pretty, high five, roll over, play dead and shake hands all took us about a week to get down. She even has a greeting place she has to sit in until the excitement of a new person in the house has worn down (our fix for an over anxious jump up maneuver we were had a problem with). No problems with outside pottying, she knew from day one to go to the door to relieve herself (she was a stray, so I’m sure she was taught).

Here is the problem, she FREAKS out when we leave. She is on the table, chewing shoes, she ripped the blinds down, shredded bedding… just an absolute nightmare. The thing is, she would NEVER do that when we are home. She has great personality, is a really well mannered enthusiastic snuggelbug. But as soon as we go, she tears the house up!

I didn’t want to have to kennel train her… my parents had dogs that hung out in the house all day without incident. But my husband and I work 8 hours a day, and I guess it is a must now, since she can’t be trusted.

Does anyone have a suggestion on how to break her of her separation anxiety?

Now before I hear about how I’m a terrible mommy for leaving my girl home all day, let me just say, we saved her from certain death at the pound, and I would like to think that a few hours home all day are better then that. She is a big part of our family and get lots of loves and attention when we are home.
Just so you know she gets two walks a day and at least 1 good round of fetch in the afternoon in the big fenced in backyard, so I think she is well exercised.

Need help with this dog (separation anxiety/barking at strangers/potty issues),or I’ll need to get rid of her?

===A Little Background history of the dog===

Miniature Pinscher chihuahua; 2 Years old. female

First owner: Isolated this dog from any other human or dog contact except for the owner. Never left alone. Also the only potty training she have had was puppy pads for 2 years. Lived in a condo.

Second Owner: Got the dog after the she moved to another apartment, but found out she couldn’t keep dogs at her new place and gave it to owner number two. Owner number two already has a dog, and a strict owner who knows how to train dogs. However, Owner Two moved into their new place and was told you can’t keep more than one dog. Total time with Owner Two was 1-2 months.

Owner Number 3: (ME) My wife brought this dog home, and at first I didn’t want to get a dog until I had a house with a small yard for a dog. Owner Number 2 is my wife’s boss, and she was real sad about having to get rid of the dog. So that’s 3 owners in 3 months for this little dog. We decided to try out the dog for a week to see how she is, and she is awesome! Very affectionate and quiet. Since I work from home. I take care of the dog. Great little buddy around the house while I’m working.

===The Problems===
The problem is when me and my wife tried to leave the apartment, we put her back in her doggy kennel. We stepped out the door to do the laundry and we heard her barking and howling. About 45 seconds after closing the door. We came back 20 minutes later after the laundry and she was still barking loudly. This is a big problem since we live in an apartment and being quiet is important. Technically we are not allowed dogs hear, but few tenants in the building has dogs that the building owner already knows about, but looks the other way since they are quiet. Racially, out of sight, out of mind. However, You can hear her across the building. When we are around her, she is totally quiet, but leave her alone and she is barking. Since I work form home I stay with her most of the time, but now I feel trapped in my own place because I can’t go out anywhere without this dog.

So the first problem is the separation anxiety.

The second problem is barking at strangers, especially babies. I pick her up and yell at her to stop but she doesn’t listen at times. She doesn’t bite. Just barks, but that could get me in trouble with my apartment if she scares a tenant that is a parent.

I used to use a soft collar to walk this dog but Owner 2 said use the choke collar he gave me to train her and she does respond to the choke collar. I tried more gentle approaches like praising her when she does things good, and treats but they work only like 20% of the time. I hate yelling (only when she does something REALLY BAD…not small things) and using the choke collar but I guess you have to be stern with this dog to establish discipline.

Last Problem is not that big of an issue, but while I’m hear, any tips on how to get your dog to poop and pee on my schedule? Right now I’m taking her for a walk every 2 hours to prevent accidents around the house. IDEALLY if I can teach this dog to bring me her collar when she needs to go out would be awesome.

Right now we put her in her cage at night, and I end up waking up at 5AM just to walk her, and go to sleep at 11:45PM for her last walk. It’s starting to burn me out.

I don’t want to get rid of this dog and have it have 4 owners in less than 2 months. I would love to keep this dog.

Any practical help would be greatly appreciated.
Oh and one more thing. I would love to do doggy daycare but with money being tight, I would like to do as much as I can from the apartment.

Last weekend we did bring up the dog to my wife’s family. I figured they have a large house with a large yard and that would be a good thing. I think the shock from going from seeing one or two people a day (like past owners), to about 10 people in a house (extended family lives in the same house), might have been overload for her. She got along with everybody the second day.We tried to leave her to go to WalMart for 30 minutes with all these people (Thinking she won’t be lonely). We get a call at WalMart saying” Come home! She is crying!”.

Has anyone out there had their dogs separation anxiety fixed or even just improved by introducing another dog?

We have tried everything including medication (which she is still on), appeasing pheromones, behavioral experts and training, shutting her inside etc, and whilst things have definitely improved by around 80%, there are still severe anxiety attacks periodically every couple of months. These attacks are unpredictable and are not due to extended times alone or any other factors we can determine. As a result the house cops a massive amount of abuse ranging from scratched and chewed walls, window and door frames, to glass doors covered in paw prints and saliva. Not to mention the attractive bars over the windows that have resulted from her smashing her way through a second story window to escape during one of her anxiety attacks. Our success so far over an 18 month period is certainly encouraging as it has resulted in far fewer ‘episodes’, however our little girl is still so lonely and does still have her attacks. We are contemplating another dog to ease her loneliness as she is social, friendly and loves mixing with other dogs but have heard a few horror stories from vets and other friends that has put us in two minds about it. Can anyone vouch for this approach as a solution to the problem? Is it a viable option to continue her improvement and possibly further reduce the amounts of attacks she still experiences, and possibly even eliminate them altogether? Any other ideas for us? HELP!!!!

Leaving for basic training soon and want to know the best way for my dog to cope with her separation anxiety.?

I will be gone for 9 weeks for basic.

training tips for beagle with separation anxiety?

Hey everyone,
I’ve posted a few questions in regards to my beagles separation anxiety, but I’ve never really asked about possible training tips for curing him of this problem. I do not have access to dog training services because I live in a pretty remote area and there are no resources within a reasonable driving distance (esp. with gas being around 4.30 a gallon). But he still goes absolutely nuts when he’s left alone. I’m back home from school now so he is rarely left at the house alone because there is usually someone here. But the few times he is left alone, he goes crazy. He has a crate that I usually put him in when we are gone, although he’s pretty well house broken and doesn’t seem to chew on things he knows he’s not allowed to. But in any regard, is there anything I can do to help him with his separation anxiety? I’m concerned about his panicing, and I’m also concerned about disturbing others by his loud, baying howls when he’s alone. I was considering purchasing a citronalla (or however you spell it) to help with the barking, but it likely would not hlep with his anxiety itself. I’m worried about him, as well as not disturbing others.

Any suggestions would be greatly apprecaited.

How to train a puppy to stop barking when I leave?

I’ve read all about it, most people say its a phase, but can someone tell me how long does this last?
I have a pup who is 3 months old (I know, he is way to young to be left alone, but I wanted to start getting him accustumed to people leaving). He is crate trained. He walks into his crate when its time for him to go to sleep and falls asleep even with the crate open. When in the crate in the car – he never barks or whines, he just settles down and goes to sleep. When we leave the car or come back, he doesn’t make a sound, maybe opens his eyes to check whats going on, but then goes right back to sleep. The only time he makes a noise in the crate is when he needs to go to the bathroom in the morning – which could be a bad habbit (?)
Today I put him in the bathroom with all his toys and crate, left some music on but didn’t put him in the crate. He barked so much, i decided to put him in his crate, hoping he’d be better. he still whined.

how can i break his barking? do i just wait it ou
It breaks my heart to hear him cry and I live in an apartment building w/ only one tennent so far, so its not bad. How soon do you think this phase will pass?

Need to stop puppy from barking when I leave my apartment?

I recently just moved into a new apartment above a business. I have a beagle that’s only a few months old. When I leave the apartment the dog apparently barks for quite some time. The owner of the business (who’s also my landlord) says either the puppy needs to stop barking or I need to get rid of him. I’ll be devastated if I have to give him away…does anyone know how I could train him to stop? Thanks in advance for your help/suggestions.

How to train my shih tzu puppy to stop barking?

I’ve had him for about 6 months. He’s almost 8 months old.

When he first arrived, I expected him to barking and crying and what not when he’s left alone, etc. He did go through this phase but got over it in under a month. He’s half toilet trained, but can sit, shake and stay easily.

The past week he’s begun to start barking ALOT. Whenever he is awake and I’m at home, he’ll be non-stop barking. I’ve been waiting for him to be quiet for over 10 minutes, before I give him a treat sometimes; however, this does not satisfy him longer than the time it takes to eat it.

I just want to know why he’s starting again, and how to make him understand when to stop barking. He’s a very gentle, social and happy puppy most the time. Is it loneliness as the holidays have ended and I leave the house more often for school again?

Sorry for the rambling- but how should I train him?

How can I stop my puppy from barking in his crate?

My vet recommended crate training my puppy, to get him used to it, during the day he plays in his crate and eats in his crate with the door open, but when I lock him in at night, he barks and whines constantly and wakes everyone. What can I do to get him to be comfortable enough in the crate to stop barking all night?

How do you stop a puppy from barking?

When he barks he sets off the Jack Russell, and it gets a little irritating. The collie only barks during play though… If him and the JRT are playing tug of war and he gets excited he starts barking, and the JRT starts as well. What are effective methods of training him to stop barking on command?

I need to correct mistakes made trying to housebreak my Rott puppy?

When we got the puppy we were just going to make sure he was taken outside constantly. After playing, eating, when we see him sniffing the floor, etc. Well, he is the first pet in our new house and apparently the former owners had a dog. So he immediately starting pooping on the playroom floor and my kid’s bedroom floors. So I started keeping the doors closed. He is 18 weeks now and the potty accidents have pretty much stopped completely. But the poopie accidents haven’t. We live near Chicago and when ever it has been raining or cold lately he doesnt want to go outside for longer than a minute or two. So he poops on the floor. I have waited with him outside and he just watches traffic or stares at me to let him back in.

Is there some way I can start trying to paper train him NOW? Of course much after the fact a few people suggested it to me, but I am wondering if its too late.

What do I need to consider before I get a dog??

And Also how much would the dog cost in a month to maintain
and in a year?
And I live in Chicago, so the winters are pretty harsh
how do i take it out for walks and give it a bath when it is 5 below zero outside?

Also is there any thing i need to consider before getting a puppy? Like training and obedience?

And should Let my puppy go upstairs when and if i get it?
cuz there is carpet upstairs and i don’t want it to have
“accidents”
Should i let the puppy sleep on my bed?
I am planning on getting a golden retriever so are there any medical conditions i need to worry about???? And how much will the medical bills cost??? in a year???

What kind of food should I feed it? and how many times a day should i feed it? and give it water?
How many times should i take it for a walk and give it exersize?

Please answer!!!!!
Thank you for taking time to answer my question, and have a nice day!

~ Twilightfreak888

I have to watch a dog for 3 days?

My dad’s friend is going to Chicago and I have to watch their 3 month old pekingese. THeir dog is not pottytrained and I crate train my puppy. My puppy‘s crate is obviously too small for the both of them…I think they will bring over their dogs crate, hopefully they will. At her house they keep their dog in the garage withthe crate in a plypen. MY question is should I leave her crate in the sunroom in my house? She is use to being outside….plus this way she has room to run around in……My sun room is a room outside but it has screens as walls and also it is closed off.. Should I just leave her indoors with my puppy and do the same crate training method for her too?
YEs I agree I think keeping a dog of AY age outside is very cruel

Is a husky right for me?

In a few short weeks I’ll be packing my things (or be finished packing rather) and heading off to Chicago.

Considering I’ll be alone there for a while, I thought it’d be a great opportunity to get a dog for companionship. I’ve always wanted a Siberian Husky, but couldn’t get one for a number of reason (went to school in FL so it was too hot I’m assuming for that breed of dog, my old townhouse was too small for a husky, b/c I’ve read they need a lot of room, etc.)

I’ve done some research on the breed and have learned:

Huskies like to RUN – which is fine with me, considering I’m in a very new place, it’ll be nice to spend a few hours each day walking around and getting to know the area and meeting different people and other dog owners. He’ll be sure to get plenty of walks.

They shed ALOT – no problem, I’ve got hardwood floors and a Swiffer Sweeper lol. The way I see it, I’ll be determined to KEEP my bachelor pad clean.

They don’t make good guard dogs – fine, I wasn’t looking for one

They love to dig – that’s ok I suppose. Its funny to me b/c I’m a landscape architect, guess I wont be doing much to the back yard lol.

They will run ……. away – My yard is fenced in (6′), and I’ll just have to be careful during walks.

I do have a cat as it is, which is why I want to get a puppy. I’ve read somewhere that if I get him young, he’ll learn that the cat isn’t a living chew toy. I’ll be sure to keep their interaction supervised.

Also my future yard isn’t very big, but the people who live there before had two dogs, so I’m hoping it’ll be good enough for my one. Besides, he wont be living outside, and the and the apt is pretty big with nothing fragile lying around that he can knock over or break.

But….

I’ve never trained a puppy before, any advice on the process (when to start, how long, is there any outside help available)?

Is crate training an option during the puppy stage?

And for those who work during the day, is there anything you do to keep your husky happy? I’ve read the like the company of another dog, but I think one is enough, and as I mentioned before I’d like to make sure interaction between the dog and the cat is supervised.

I really want to make sure he’ll be happy living with me. So I hope I covered a majority of the bases. Please don’t hesitate to give any vital information.

Thanks!

Shih Tzu?!?

I brought home my aunts dog, he is still pretty much a puppy…..In Chicago where I live we are still experiencing very hot summer like weather…..What can I do to keep my dog cool and how do I train him not to eliminate in the house? HELP!!! I WANNA KEEP HIM!!!!

how to train dog not to bark?

i got a 1 1/2 yr old golden retriever, and he used to be a quiet dog.. until people came along!!

if he doesnt get enough attention, hell start barking at you, his “attention bark” kind of a howl mixed with a full fledged bark. very annoying cause i cant bring him to new people, cause everyone LOVES my dog and so he learns to expect to be petted, and if he doesnt, he learns “i bark, i get what i want” and vuala! people pet him to shut him up.

so how do i train him to stop?

also, hes a VERY friendly dog. every single living being that he sees, hell start wagging his tail hard, and start walking/running towards them begs to be petted and shown attention. this is very annoying. how do i make him stop this as well lol

How do I train my dog to not bark?

when we watch tv, there are people walking the stairs. I tell her ‘I got it’ but she growls and barks at everything. I know shes a dog but i will like some peace and quiet.

How can I train my dog not to bark at us when we’re eating?

I have a 7 month old Shih-tzu and whenever we are eating she barks at us, bites us, and gets aggressive. I have to put her in another room to stop the biting, but in the room she scratches the door and cries. I feel pretty bad about it.

What should I do?
I say “No” in a firm voice and if she doesn’t stop I tap her on the nose. Then she gets even more aggressive. When we’re finished eating she’s all lovable again

How do you train a dog not to bark when alone?

When I return home from even the shortest trip to the store or wherever I can hear her howling.

How do I train my dog to not bark at every noise?

When my Golden Ret. is outside in my backyard (which is fenced), she tends to bark, a lot. Sometimes it’s because people are walking on the other side of the fence (I live on a corner), sometimes it’s because of other dogs barking. I do walk her an hour everyday, but she still barks when she’s outside. How can I train her not to bark at every sound?
Thanks everyone for the help so far! She just turned one year old. And I wouldn’t never even consider having her vocal cords removed. I do try to correct her when she starts to bark, but sometimes she just goes nuts and pretends to not hear me. I have another puppy who is a little younger too, if that makes a difference.

How do you train your dog to Stay?

my dog is crazy, he never listens when i tell him to stay where he is.

How can I train my dog to stay out of my bed at night?

My dog has his own pet bed. In the middle of the night he jumps into bed with me. How do I keep him in his own bed?

How do I train my dog to stay calm when being walked?

I am trying to get my 2 year old dog in the habit of being walked every day. All she wants to do is pull and pull, and I end up being dragged behind her! I dont know how to control her and I don’t want to be the one being walked every day.

How do I train my dog to stay out of the trash?

I know people can do it I have seen it. But I really want to be able to leave my dog at home without having to worry about coming home to huge mess. Any ideas?

How can I train my dog to stay off my bed?

I want my dog to sleep in his own bed but when I am not lying on my bed my dog will jump up on my bed. I take his collar and escort him off, I will repeat this about 10 times but he still jumps back on the bed. Any advice you have would be most appreciated.

At what age should I put my puppy in obedience training?

I have a new puppy and wanted to know when I should start looking for a trainer. Also, are dogs still fairly trainable when they are older. I have the mother of the puppy too. She’s only 3 years old.
The puppy is just six weeks old. The mother is fairl good as far as sitting, shaking and all that, She just pulls hard on her leash and loves to run off on me. She is a very active dog(loves to run). She can catch a frizbe ok but has had no training other than the stuff I tried when she was younger. I just want her to walk on leash better. It sounds so terrible when she is pulling and choking herself. She has pulled hard since she was little.

Puppies are Evil…{Good Dog Trainer…HELP}?

We have 2 puppies that were born in December. They’ve grown ALOT and {Oh yeah, only 2 survived…1 boy, 1 girl} The male puppy is very rough, aggresive, just straight up mean. The female puppy is rough but not as rough as the male. We are thinking of putting the male to sleep or giving it away. I don’t want to, the male belongs to my little sister and I don’t want her to have to give up her puppy. Mine is the female and I think I could keep her under control but I want to know something just in case.

Soon they will be really big, They are a Lab/Chow Mix. With one being mean like it is, as I said, it either has to be put asleep or givin away.

I need some good information on how to train a dog. A flick on the nose and a newspaper swat does no good. Pro info will be appreciated. SERIOUS answers will be greatfully appreaciated. If you found your answer on a website, plz post a link.

{When I say training I mean, Bathroom & Obedience}

Thanks!!!
Don’t call me Ignorant. I’ll report you. Pisses me off when it comes to something like this. Gah, and its not MY choice to wether we put him to sleep or not. I don’t want to. Im only 14!!! Im here cuz I want to find out how to prevent that from happening..
Thanks to miss smartass Vola or what the f*** ever, I have to write more details. NO! I don’t expect a puppy to be perfect, others however, in my family do. I just want to train him so he doesn’t have to be put asleep. If your that dumb and can’t answer one simple question, why are you here? Don’t waste my time.

Do you obedience train your dogs?

If no, why not?

If you do, do you train them yourself at home or do you go to a dog trainer/club/school?

Have you competed in Obedience? How did you go?

What level are you at? What does your dog know how to do?

I take both my Dallies to obedience every Monday night. Domino has been going for a year and is up to Level 4 (5 being the highest). I will be taking him to agility classes next year and will start to compete him in that. He knows automatic sits, down, stay, stand, stand for examination, fetch and retrieve, leave it, watch me, recall, heelwork and knows tricks like shake, high five, roll over.

Dice has only just started a couple of months ago and is in Level 2, so he’s still learning but he is picking it up fast!
Chaos – by levels I mean have they only just started obedience training, have they been training for a little while and more or less respond every time you give them a command or are they advanced.

Dog obedience/behaviorist?

I am 16 and thinking about becoming a dog trainer basically. I used to breed and train labs for hunting, and I have a lot of experience and patience. How do I become a dog trainer? I know most people are self employed so I would need to know stuff about owning my own business, I have all that info as my dad owns his own business. But, how to I go about actually becoming a trainer?

What training methods do you use on dogs?

A question for all you dog enthusiasts and trainers out there.

Do you use traditional training techniques (such as corrections, working collars, tough love, physically handling the dog a lot, etc.) or more modern pure positive techniques (such as using lots of treats, working collars are “evil,” and correcting your dog physically will damage them emotionally) ?

I’m a fairly new dog trainer (I’ve been teaching classes for a little over a year now) and went through a trainer‘s course that was all positive but at the same time was shadowing under a trainer who used traditional techniques. So I have a combination of both, which I honestly believe works best. True, there are dogs that can be trained through pure positive methods but I do believe there are some that will require correction if they’re ever going to learn. I do make use of working collars but only if necessary and only if I’ve spoken to my client about how to correctly use it. What are your opinions? If you’re not a trainer or don’t know much about training, how did you train your dog? Where did you take them for obedience training? Were you happy with the way they taught?

what training and qualifications do you need to be a dog groomer?

ps this is for an assignment and i am really stuck!

Potty training a dog??

Hello everybody!

I’m very excited to say I will soon be getting a new puppy (I have a yellow lab right now). I’m a dog groomer, and have lots of experience with dogs and I just love them! I have a general idea of how I can potty train my future puppy, but I’d really like to hear some of your helpful opinions, and what worked best for you.

Thank you so much.
sexygurl? I potty trained my lab. So believe it or not, it is possible.

Can a licensed cosmetologist be a dog groomer?

I have a license in cosmetology. I have worked on people and I don’t care for it because people can be very mean. I love animals and I am interested in trying to become a dog groomer.I need a job right now and I already have a license for cosmetology and I want to know how much more training is needed to groom dogs.

How should I become a dog groomer?

Ok, I work for Petco now as a bather (I Love it!) and I am thinking about training through them to become a groomer (free but requires you stay with them for a 1 year). My question is.. how do other groomers view people who were trained at Petco? Should I spend the money to go to a real grooming school? Would other grooming salons hire me if I am trained at Petco?.. Could I open my own salon?

How do you learn to become a dog groomer?

Hi everyone, I’m interested in becoming a dog groomer or perhaps some kind of veterinarian assistant, but I was wondering how you go about becoming qualified for it? I was looking at adult learning courses and there’s nothing to do with dog grooming or anything like that. I basically want a job in working with animals but I have no relevant training I’m from the UK, in the north west of England and I would just like to know where to start or look, thanks to anyone who has any advice.

Help me make a list of things I will need for a new puppy?

I am going to get a new german shepherd puppy by the end of summer.

So I want to be prepared I have a lot of supplies for a dog already from my current dog and I have a crate that just needs a divider. I have several books ordered on training and behavior and will be enrolling the pup in puppy classes and will progress into obedience classes two levels and then maybe some agility training for fun.

What do I need for my puppy and what do I need to ask the vet?

Also thanks to everyone who answers my question.

How much does a dog cost anyway?

I’ve always wanted a dog but for one reason after another I just couldn’t. Now I’m finally in a situation where I could, I think. I’m a 30-something bachelor living in a house with a fenced yard. I’ve got more alone time than ever before and a dog would would brighten that up for me perfectly. But because I’ve never had one before, though, I have no idea what the cost is like. I need to know because I’m poor. There I said it.

How much should a dog owner expect to spend on the dog every year? Food, supplies, doctor’s bills… what else am I missing? What are the initial expenses, and what must they include? (Neutering, vaccinating, registering, etc.?)

What I have in mind is a medium sized dog that is already house-broken. I’ll adopt. And obedience school won’t be necessary because I watch The Dog Whisperer and have a way with animals.

So what do you think? Just rough estimates would be fine but if you feel like giving me the breakdown that would be even better.

Does places like Lowes, & Tractor Supply allow you take your Dog/Puppy inside?

Were going to be rescuing a golden retriever puppy soon, & we don’t have any places like Petsmart, or Petco..Both of our other pet stores do not allow other pets inside. I’m wondering does places like Lowes, & Tractor Supply allow Dogs/Puppies inside?
I want a place I can take my pup for Socialization. We are planning to do Obedience classes, but He will need more than just that for proper socialization. He’s 4month old, & hasn’t gotten the attention, socialization, or training he needs.
Any other places you can think of for Socializing a puppy?

Thanks.

What are some ideas for a dog show?

I am planning a dog show for about 30 dogs and its like not gonna be OFFICIAL just like for my friends so i need ideas 4 what i need, Competition ideas and rules and stuff like that

plz Help!!!!! X P

I am planning a dog show for about 30 dogs and its not like its gonna be OFFICIAL its just like for my friends i need ideas and what do i need (supplies) i am already doing obedience, best outfit, a mini agility thing, stuff like that!
and,no i’m not just going to have a party type thingy

Supplies For a New Puppy?

In about 2-6 years I will be buying a Rat Terrier puppy from Ratitatt Rat Terriers (www.ratitatt.com) and honestly, I have never gone shopping for a new puppy… We either already had the supplies we needed, or the new dog wasn’t a puppy. lol.

Here is my list so far:
1. Petmate Portable Kennel
2. MIDWEST Quiet Time Kennel Bed
3. Top Paw Nylon Collar For Small Dogs [starter collar]
4. Toys & Bones (a LOT of chewing toys and bones)
5. 2 Bowls
6. Set of small nail trimmers
7. Treats for training
8. Sentry Pro Flea & Tick Shampoo [won't be used on until 6 mo+]
9. Blue Buffalo Small Breed
10. Frontline Flea Treatments
11. Spay/Neuter [at 4 months]
12. Obedience classes [possibly; not sure yet]

Is there anything I am forgetting so far? And yes, I am very experienced with dogs.

I just feel that I am leaving something out… :/
Thank you!

Ah, yes, I do have a leash on the list. Woops.
Juan- The puppy will be microchipped, and our vet gives us an ID with every microchip… So, that is covered.