Archive for January, 2010

How much should I charge for dog-training and sitter?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I'm an experienced dog trainer (I've fully trained my three dogs, as well as several of my friends dogs which included a pitbull, rottweiler, and german sheperd) and needing some extra cash for how everything is so expensive these days, I want to take up a part-time job of dog-training ...

Are kleenex tissues or toilet tissue bad for your dogs health?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

My 5 year old Rat Terrior, Jake, has been stealing kleenexes and i just want to make sure they arent bad for his health in any way. I hope not because my little dog will eat any Kleenex left around for two seconds!! lol

How do you know if your dogs sick?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Well,my dog,feild spaniel. I think is sick. His stomaches making sounds(hes fed) his nose is really dry,I am worried about him. The more obvious signs: Dripping nose Diarrhea Throwing up Coughing/hacking Not so obvious signs Lethargy Fever Listlessness Sudden change in behaviour or activity level A dry nose is not a symptom. Many dogs' noses fluxuate between dry and moist, ...

My dog has whipworm. What has been your dogs symptoms?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I found out my dog has whipworm. He is being treated right now. What kind of symptoms has your dog had, while having whipworm? Usually we see bloody diarrhea, mucus in stools, anemia, weakness, weight loss (in severe cases) and inflamed intestines.

Why do people advertise mixed breed dogs for sale for hundreds of dollars?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I didn't know a Maltipoo or a Schnoodle or any other half breed mistake can command hundreds or are owners just trying to make a quick buck? As long as there are people that will pay for a mixed breed, then there will be puppy mills and BYBs that will breed ...

What dog breeds have white fur and interesting markings?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I am looking for dog breeds that have mostly white fur and markings. This is for a face painting project I am thinking about doing, so I would like breeds that have distinctive markings on the face. If you can point me to a photo of a mutt with cool ...

What kind of exercise do boxer dogs need?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I'm going to be living in an apartment and I was wondering how long and what kind of things other people do when they take their boxers out. Walking? How far? Going to the dog park? Just in general... Boxers need a LOT of exercise. A good rule of thumb ...

How do you do a "puppy cut" for maltese dogs?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

so i'm getting a maltese puppy soon and i want to learn how to give it a puppy cut when it's hair grows too long. This would save my family a lot of money. so if you know how to give a maltese dog the puppy cut, it would be ...

When is the best time to introduce dogs with a new puppy?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I have a new puppy (yorkie) and also have two larger, outdoor dogs. I have already let the puppy in contact with the more timid dog, he's actually afraid of her. The interaction was quick. My problem may be with my older dog. He isn't aggressive, he just wants to ...

What is the environmental impact of the 73 million pet dogs in the United States?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

"# There are approximately 73 million owned dogs in the United States # Thirty-nine percent of U.S. households own at least one dog # Most owners (60 percent) own one dog # Twenty-five percent of owners own two dogs # Fourteen percent of owners own three or more dogs # On average, owners have almost ...