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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.
8,462 Questions
How do you stop a dog from peeing when she gets excited?
My dog also did that, but then she seemed to get used to me coming home and stopped peeing when she got exited, they skip that stage after a month or too. It also helps if you approach them slowly and not speak until you bend and then pet them
You have to start talking to him before you get to close to him. And actually at five months he's a bit young. They just do that. Make sure you speak in a very gental way. Don't yell or he'll always do that.
Lack of ConfidenceTypically the "excited" urination is just a result of a lack of confidence. Enroll your pup in a puppy preschool class somewhere that specializes in opperant conditioning, clicker training, or kindness training... A class that allows supervised play time off leash, and encourages you to visit with everyones puppies. The more people and dogs he meets, and the more things he learns, the more his confidence will grow. :)As a trainer I see this on a regular basis, and I see dogs who become confident, outgoing, and much happier as classes go on.
Good luck with your pupper.
How old is a pug before it's OK to leave its mother?
Pups should be weaned at 6 to 8 weeks old to leave their mother.
Sometimes, it depends on their mood. If it was starving, or just killed another dog in its pack, it might hurt you. If it was abused, or tame, it would probably run.
Usually it means they need a bath if already bathe then they may just have a itch,if it keeps doing this call your vet and see how much benadryl you can give him/her.It might even take getting a shot from the vet.
Do razor edge pit bulls have webbed feet?
Regardless the appearance, it is physically impossible for a dog to have actual webbed feet. Yes, there is loose skin between the toes, but it is not technically webbed feet.
Can a male dog penetrate another dog?
well if you have a wild dog that did not go to the vet and a other wild dog then yes. but if the two dogs went to the vet then no. if one did go and the other did not then yes/no. yes because their might be something with the type of dog it bloodhound no because the girl dog that goes to the vet all the time and is healthy and never gets sick then no. if you want more info look it up at vets websites.
Usually this is classified as a "growl" in terms of a dog. The sound can be released from the back of the throat of the dog, which emits a low, rumbling noise that usually means contentment, happiness, and/or comfort. dogs do this in prepreation to bite.
Can dogs eat thing with wheat in the ingredients?
Yes but it causes gas
They also should not eat very much of it
A dog on a grain fed diet (Grain of any kind, including wheat) will die younger
Grains and yeasts build up in their system and are not broken down as easily as it is in humans
Do female dogs in heat get very tired?
No, every dogs shed... but not when they're in heat ,because there are different reasons for that...
Why does your dog rub its nose or chin on the carpet?
His face is itchy, or his teeth are irritating him because they may be crooked.
If the area looks infected/unhealthy/bleeds a lot, then take him to the vet because it may be something bad
I intend to tomorrow if he continues doing it. All the vets are closed until morning. He just started doing this tonight. I'm worried he may have gotten one of his chew bones stuck in his teeth, or maybe one of his teeth is coming out. He won't let me examine the area. ~ CheeseKing
you might be surprised that a dog can understand humans.by what you say different actions happen to the dog especially well trained dogs. puppies understand too they understand some words at first like ,move,here,stay,walk away and run that is why it is hard to train puppies,while they grow up they understand more words. grown up dogs are easy to train at the (dog ages)16 and 20 when you have a puppy and you run or walk fastly and your puppy follows you that means when your puppy grows up to be a dog it will like walks sometimes when your puppy is now a dog you accidentally say walk it mgiht get jumpy and want to go for a walk and to be sure dogs are really great pets.
Why do dogs eat their puppies when touched by humans?
A dog should usaully not eat it's newborns. If it eats one, make sure he/she is kept away from the puppies. If it's a she, find another female to nurse them.
What causes excessive drooling in dogs?
usually it could be the breed of the dog or that the dogs teeth are coming in,excietment, the breeds that drool alot are usually st. bernards, mastiff,pug, bulldog, bloodhounds, basset hounds, mostly if there mouth sides are very droopy they are more likely to drool exsesivly
What do you do for a dog that is listless but still eating?
It's always best to see your vet for some blood testing to be sure your dog is healthy. If the vet finds nothing then you have to figure it out and here are some causes that will make a dog depressed or listless:
- If their owner goes to work
- If their environment is disturbed such as guests staying over or improvements on the house are made.
- Not enough exercise. It's wise to take quality time to walk your dog and find a park or trail where you can let your dog off leash. Particularly large dogs need lots of exercise. Play ball in the park on a one to one basis with your dog.
- Arguing in a household also upsets pets.
- Children mauling a pet will often make the dog listless as they don't like to be constantly annoyed even if they have a great deal of patience with children.
- If they are not on a feeding schedule or give enough affection. Each dog is different and some dogs are very independent, but I find most need play time, cuddling and 'good dog' and lots of encouragement.
- Some dogs actually miss their own kind, so you may think of getting a smaller dog if you have a large dog (the two will be fine together.) Mixed breeds such as Cockapoos, Cairn X, West Highlands are all great dogs. I always have two dogs and they are the best of friends. If one has to stay at the vets over night then the other is depressed until the other dog comes home.
Please see your vet first.
pyometra is an infection of the uterus. in animals, they take the uterus out aka spay them. left untreated in an animal, it gets worse and worse until it kills them.
Why do dog go in a circle before they lay down?
the reasons why dogs encircle the ground is because when they were wild the cirlced the area to make sure no predators where around and that is why dogs circle before they sit. p.s they also do it to make there resting area soft and comfy.
How long does a dog need to have a cone after neutering?
Depends on if the dog will lick the wound or not. If it doesn't lick, you can take the collar off sooner. If it tries to lick, you'll have to keep the collar on until the cut has healed entirely.
What is wrong if dog eats grass and pukes and has diarrhea?
It could be any number of things, like Paarvo or Distemper. Take your dog to the vet, regardless of the vaccinations it's had! No vaccination is one hundred percent effective, though they certainly do make a big difference in the rates of illness. Paarvo and Distemper are always fatal if not treated quickly.
Why dogs scratch so much if they dont have fleas?
first of all it depends on the type of dog you have i have a pug a nd pugs skin gets really irritated if you don't take care of it i use a special oat meal based shampoo and her skin isn't irritated... it also can be the food she eats if her food is not nutrisious enough it can be very uncomfertable..
Is dog food safe for people to eat?
Its 100% safe, but i don't think you should really eat dog food, its for dogs not humans...
Sniff, its a very basic word. It means the same thing as smell. Only people use "sniff" when they are referring to an animal such as a dog.
Hope this helped:)
What does it mean to debark or devocalize your dog?
Debarking, or devocalization, is a controversial surgical procedure in dogs that permanently stops a dog from barking through surgery. Debarking reduces the volume and pitch of a dog's bark making it sound more as if the dog is hoarse or whispering. This is done in response to problematic amounts of barking. Up to 35% of dog owners report problems with barking, which can cause disputes and legal problems that are often considered more important than the individual canines themselves.
The controversial surgical procedure known as 'de-barking' is a veterinary procedure for modifying the voice box so that a barking dog will make a significantly reduced noise. Animal rights organizations have strongly opposed debarking. Those who have the procedure done claim their dogs are non-responsive to other therapies. Imagine for a moment that someone forces you into surgery and takes away your ability to communicate and verbally express yourself. This is what debarking is for a dog. Puppy mills have utilized a particularly cruel and crude method of debarking dogs. ramming a metal pipe down dog`s throats. Animal rights activists have been trying to educate the public about this terrible practice. ***************************************************************
I'm supplying this edit in argument to the aforesaid information, as I have problems with the accuracy of the stated information. Hearing is the least important sense to a dog, so losing the ability to bark loudly won't impact communication. Dogs rely heavily on body language, and even deaf dogs who never learn to bark do very well in multiple dog households. Debarking a dog usually still allows them to bark, it just reduces how loud the barks are and how far the barks carry.
This surgery can literally be a life saver for someone whose dog barks so much that the neighbors are complaining. Owners can face fines, confiscation and euthanasia of the dog if the barking can't be brought under control by other means. Many dogs are problem barkers, and no amount of training, medications or bark collars will stop them, especially if its due to anxiety.
The animal rights activists want to outlaw debarking, but they don't present a solution to the problem presented by the many dogs that will be killed when their desperate, loving owners have run out of other options. This surgery can be a life saver! ----------- I edited both questions in order to reduce the invective that had nothing whatsoever to do with the answer or the objective facts supplied. I think it's fair on the one hand to say that any intrusive surgery should only be performed when medically necessary, as any surgery creates a health risk to the subject. Surgery without good clinical cause is unethical. That said, we live in a world where well-meaning dog owners may be presented with the options of giving up a barking dog or facing legal repercussions that can be quite extensive, and may well force the issue. Putting a barking dog out on the street, admitting it to Animal Control, either voluntarily or seeing the animal seized under court order, or putting the dog down in order to comply with a court order can be the other side of de-barking. I would suggest that, in the case of a choice between debarking an animal, or putting it down, de-barking has met the criterion for medical necessity. In this case, I leave it to the reader to determine which is the greater kindness. ----------------------------------------- i got a better opinion of what to do in this situation. instead of debarking your dog or putting it to sleep because of the barking and the neighbors getting bothered an all... how about you just dont get a dog at all. if you own a pet and you cant control it, best option would be to be petless and that would pretty much keep dogs from being put to "sleep" or being "debarked".
