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Dog Behavior
Dogs are unable to talk just like we do, but we can still understand their feelings by observing their behavior and body language. It is compulsory that an owner is aware of his dog's body language, as it will not only strengthen their bond, but will also prevent tragic results where the owner is forced to abandon his dog due to behavior problems. In this category, there are questions relating to the different body languages of dogs, their behavior, etc.
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How do you make a dog stop whinning?
well, there's not a really...official, i guess method for it, but the thing that I've found most successful for separation anxiety is to tie the puppy on a lead to, idk, maybe like a deck post or something solid, so it has enough room to move comfortably. after the dog is tied, walk about four feet past where the puppy can go and turn to do something else (even if it is just moving your habds through the grass--the dog just has to thinkthat you're doing something important). when the puppy begins to whine and cry, IGNORE HIM!!! this wil be hard (i know, since I've been there), but it should pay off. the instant AFTER the puppy stops whining, immediately turn to face him, not giving him time to begin whining again, and pet him and tell him what a good dog he is, and after a moment return to whatever you were "busy" with. Then, of course, sooner or later, the puppy will whine and eventually after that he will stop and you can pet him. if your dog is a continuous whiner (eg he would whine for hours on end), then when you tie him, take with you a bycicle horn (or something else that makes a big noise--maybe a coach's whistle) and after you are way from him, once he starts whining, blow the horn/whistle/other and when the dog stops whining, then turn and reward him. repeat this and he will learn that whining makes the bad noise happen.
if this does not work, then leave the dog in a room by himself, preferably in a kennel o a playpen, to prevent messes, and close the door behind you. after you leave, when the puppy whines, put the horn/whistle to the crack in the door and honk/blow on it, but do not reveal yourself to the puppy!!!!!! otherwise he will learn that the bad noise only happens when you are nearby, and might associate it with you---he will also learn that he can whine anytime that you are not around to correct him. if he stops whining after the horn is blown, he can come out of his area, but work with him on this in different rooms of the house, or he will associate the bad noise with that one room.
another thing that is very important is to NEVER GIVE THE PUPPY ATTENTION WHEN HE CRIES!!!!!!!! the puppy is crying because he wants attention, and if you give him what he wants, then that negatively reinforces the rules (which is bad). one of the worst punishments to give a dog is to ignore them. dogs would rather be yelled at and have negatve attention than to be ignored---just about any day. if your dog's whining has been going on for a while, it will be a tough habit to break, but another thing to try would be to give him treats when he is quiet(!), and tell him in a serious voice, "Quiet." while holding a treat and or couse he doesn't bark then reward him, he may learn. once it seems like he understands "quiet" a little bit, then maybe try it after he has just begun whining, while holding a treat (eg turn your back to him while holding a treat, when he starts whining then look at him and say calmy and seriously, "quiet." ---and it's ok to repeat yourself when giving a command like stay or quiet, one that they are to do continuously---and if he is quiet, give him the treat, if he continues to whine, SIMPLY TURN YOU BACK AND IGNORE HIM UNTIL HE STOPS (or he will just think even more that it is good when he whines and that you want him to whine-which you don't). once he stops whining, pet him and praise him.
if none of this works then i am sorry. seek professional help.
Is it possible for two red dogs to produce a black puppy?
Yes due to the genetic makeup of the parents of the two red dogs. The parents could be of different colors and the black/recessive gene is still laying dormant under the dominant/red gene until future generations are born. Then, if both parents contain one copy of the recessive black allele for color, the approximately one fourth of their litter will have that black fur. So it is indeed possible for two red dogs to give birth to a black dog.
Thats all very smart, but if you think about it, who would want a red dog?
You are getting moths in your kitchen very large moths what causes them how do you get rid of them?
to get rid of moths use Pheromone sticky traps ok I found a catalogue company that sells organic, (non-toxic to humans or animals) pheromone traps. The name is Gardens Alive! in their March 2008 catalogue on page 85 under Household Traps. Prices are from $3.45 to 9.95 depending on type of trap.
Does a dog have radial symmetry?
A wild boar is bilaterally symmetrical. Other examples: Primates (including humans), alligators, butterflies and moths, snakes (but not always their markings), and bats.
Bilateral refers to symmetry where the left side is virtually the mirror image of the right side.
Radial refers to symmetry where each element is arranged in a circular pattern, radiating from the center; such that any plane bisecting the center, divides the pattern into two equal parts. Examples: daisies, anemones, urchins, corals, mushrooms, and jelly fish.
How much chochlate well kill your dog?
It depends on how big your dog is as less chocolate will kill a smaller dog. Dark chocolate is the most deadly and only a small of it bar can kill a Jack Russell. Do not let your dog have any chocolate as it has toxins which can be lethal.
Does Rankin County Mississippi have a law about barking dogs?
This county has a noise ordinance. If the barking is after 10pm or if it is incessant, you can file a complaint with your county prosecutor.
What flowers are toxic to dogs?
um....dogs aren't supposed eat flowers........and if you're feeding your dog flowers.......Dont do it anymore.They are bad for the dogs immune systme. lol not a good idea to feed dog flowers. the only time a dog really eats grass of flowers is when they are dhydrated and need moisture
What kind of dog is a rabbit chaser?
Most hunting dogs can catch rabbits, however the most common dogs used are Basset Hounds and Beagles for their astounding senses of smell.
How high should the dog food bowl be for your Goldendoodle?
Depends on the dog. Ask your veterinarian or perhaps look on the various bags of dog food at the market.
Obviously, chihauhuas and rat terriers will eat far, far less than greyhounds and rottweilers.
Why does my dog growl when I pet his back legs?
There may be a lot of other reasons why your dog growls at people who touch you but here are the one's I can think of right now
Your dog sees you as part of his pack, and no one else. In other words, he sees you as the alpha and more then likely sees himself as beta. Everybody else is an outsider, and when one of them touches you,s/ he may think they are threatening you, and he goes to 'protect his alpha'
Your dog sees you as a puppy... maybe even his/hers puppy. I guess you can see why he/she would growl in this case.
Your dog may veiw YOU as Beta and HIM/HER as alpha and may be thinking that the person is trying to steal you into their pack.
How can you calm my hyper dog down in it's mad half hours?
The best thing to do is to try to relax it with food. Or another way is to find its favorite spot. Begin scratching, I learned this with an experience with my dog, she was going crazy but i simply put her on my bed, (pushed her back down if she tried to get up) and scratched her fave spot.
Why do dogs blink their eyes when you look at them?
Dogs have a reflective surface at the back of their eyes to increase their night vision. You may see this in other nocturnal animals such as cats, raccons, and even deer. When the light hits it at certain angles, you will see a mirror like reflection. Different animals have different colored reflections, often green or red, although deer tend to be silver. The purpose of this is to increase the light to the retina, which increases the night vision of the animal. I know the surface has a name, but I don't remember what it is called. I was a bio major 20+ years ago and some things have slipped away...Hope this is what you were asking.
What can you do if your puppy restless?
take your dog for a walk or if you have a fenced in yard, let in run around for a while or take your dog to an open field, if it's not fenced-in, you should keep your puppy on a leash and run with it
The average weight for an adult male bulldog is 50-55lbs. The average weight for an adult female bulldog is about 45-50lbs. The male bulldogs usually stand at about 15-16 inches at shoulder- females about 14-15 inches. A bulldog is condsidered to be a "medium" sized dog, however, there have been bulldogs weighing 90 lbs or more so this can sometimes be an understatement.
Why should you not let a dog lick your wound?
A lot of bacteria live in the mouth of any animal some of which can make people very ill or even kill them.
Bactria get in the blood through the wound and infect the persons body via the blood stream. Many of these infections have the potential to become fatal.
Besides, dogs eat decaying bodies (dead birds, frogs, mice etc)
and are known to eat poop!
What happens if a dog bites a frog
EDIT: I'm pretty sure these things will occur:
the frog is injured
the frog might die
blood
the dog has frog taste in it's mouth
the dog has frog blood in it's mouth
but I'm just guessing ;P
What is the best security dog that can still be around children?
well if you want a good dog guard and can be around children than you should get a
miniature pincher don't get a mix there worthless i have a 5 year old girl a 4 year old
boy and another 12 year old girl and he is great with all of them yes there small but
once when my i was walking with him a guy came up to me and just ran and stole my
purse and my little charlie ran after him got him with his mouth until he dropped my
purse and he ripped the robbers pants and after he brought me the purse and went
on walking like nothing happened.
What happens if my dog attacks a cat in our garden?
You garden will probably get messes up.
If it was on your property, then the cat could be said to have been trespassing, and therefore any injuries it received would not be your fault. If the dog attacked the cat anywhere beyond the boundaries of your property, you could be held liable for keeping an "aggressive" dog, and have to pay damages or perhaps have your dog restrained or put down.
How long do newborn puppies breastfeed?
It depends on the breed. If you have a dog that is going to be smaller, such as a Chihuahua, it should nurse for only the first couple months of its life. If you have a dog that is going to grow to be big and strong, such as a Sheepdog, Lab, etc. it will nurse longer then a small dog. Some big dogs can nurse up to a whole year, but that is a very rare case.
If you find your dog is nursing for longer then you think he should, you might have the runt of the litter, or your dog may have a disease or something in the general area. If you do think something like this, take it to the vet. He is the proffesional, and he can tell you what's going on.
Can you feed yorkie human food?
Its not a good idea to regularly feed a dog cat food as the nutritional needs of a canine are different than a feline. It will not hurt your dog and it is better than letting it go hungry. When there are both dogs and cats in a home the dogs often eat the leftovers.
Why do some dogs bite others in their privates?
They might be Jealous of each other or don't like each other. This has never happened to my Dogs, but my Answer is that some dogs may be Jealous or Annoyed.
What do most people do to calm down?
Personally, I take time out from everything, sit on a comfortable rug and stare at a spot on the wall. I don't know why, but it seems to blanken my mind and calm me down. I don't weather it only works for me, but you might as well give it a go.
Do female and male westies get along?
It depends females sleep a lot and males do makes r abit more hyper
