Dog Behavior

When a dog humps your leg, it is usually due to over-excitement and bad manners. It is unlikely that the dog is showing dominance over you. This humping behaviour is nothing to do with sex.

You must stop your dog from doing this to you or anyone else as you are the one your dog should listen to, and he or she must KNOW that. Go to an obedience class, take lots of walks (at least one walk daily for 20-30 minutes) where the dog is under control (that is the reason for taking the obedience classes first). When you dog starts to hump your leg, just say firmly NO and push him quickly off, no wishy washy pushes either, just quick and firm.

Check around your house. You will probably find a surprise.

no. . . they are wonderful. i had one one but he died from old age. he lived long for a goldendoodle at 17 years with no health problems! i loved him dearly. he was so smart. he loved to swim and never acted old. great dog. he could backflip and handstand and he was great with kids. he was a therapy dog too. everyone misses him. even my spitz and German shepherd. yes they are great pets.

From my experience a cat 'spreading it's paws' is just part of his/her happy yogic stretching!!

No if your dog is pregnant and appears to be in heat take her to the vet right away as she has most likely had a miscarriage

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?cls=2&cat=1551&articleid=155 Stool Eating (Coprophagy) Holly Nash, DVM, MS Veterinary Services Department, Drs. Foster & Smith, Inc. Q. What are the causes and cures of stool eating? A. Coprophagy (pronounced k� - pr�f� - je) comes from the Greek copro which means feces and phagy which means eat. And that is what it is � eating feces. A habit of dogs we all find disgusting, but as we say, dogs will be dogs. Some dogs especially like feces from herbivores like rabbits, deer, and horses. Others love to raid the cat's litter box. Still others only eat dog feces if it is frozen. Why do dogs eat feces? A lot of theories have been suggested as to why dogs eat feces. Are they missing something in their diet? Generally not. Dogs who eat their feces usually do not have a dietary deficiency. Some medical problems, however, can contribute to coprophagy including severe disorders of the pancreas (pancreatic insufficiency) or intestine, severe malnutrition from massive parasitic infestations, or starvation. These cases are rare. Some dogs, especially those in kennel situations, may eat feces because they are anxious or stressed. One researcher suggests that dogs who have been punished by their owners for defecating inappropriately start to think any defecation is wrong, so they try to eliminate the evidence. Another theory is that coprophagy is a trait passed down through the ages. Dogs' cousins, the wolves and coyotes, may often eat feces if food is in short supply. Feces from herbivores (animals that eat plants for food) contain many of the B vitamins. Some researchers suggest that wolves (and some dogs) may eat feces to replenish their vitamin supply. In some instances, coprophagy may be a behavior learned from watching other animals. It may also become a habit in the course of play and puppies having to try out the taste of everything. There is a stage of life in which coprophagy is common and expected. Can you think of what it is? Bitches and queens normally eat the feces of their offspring. This is presumed to occur in an attempt to hide the presence of the litter from predators. Finally, some dogs may eat feces just because it tastes good (to them). How do we prevent coprophagia from occurring? The best way to prevent the problem is to keep yards and kennels free of feces. Some owners find it successful to use something to make the feces taste horrible. Products such as For-bid (for cats or dogs) and Drs. Foster and Smith Dis-Taste (for dogs) are added to the food of the animal whose feces are being eaten (it could be the food of the dog with coprophagy if he eats his own stool; or the food of the cat, if the dog with coprophagy eats the cat's feces). The product is digested by the animal, and results in giving the feces a very bad taste. Some people try putting Tabasco sauce or cayenne pepper (chili powder) on the feces (not the food!). Unfortunately, some dogs have acquired quite a taste for Tabasco. These methods work best if the behavior has just started. Once coprophagy has become a habit, it is very difficult to break. Dogs should be on a leash when walking, so you have control over the dog in case a luscious pile of feces is found along the way. Sometimes, the only way to prevent coprophagy is to fit the dog with a wire muzzle. The dog will be able to sniff, pant, and do most things dogs do, but the dog will not be able to eat with the muzzle on. DO NOT LEAVE A MUZZLED DOG UNATTENDED. Adding toys and other diversions to the environment may be helpful. We need to find something that is more fun for the dog than eating feces. A dog may find a Kong toy laced with peanut butter a better alternative. Also give the dog lots of exercise to help it ultimately relax. In situations in which the behavior may be linked to stress, the cause of stress should be eliminated or at least reduced. In some instances of extreme anxiety, or if the behavior becomes obsessive-compulsive, medication may be necessary to try to break the cycle. One researcher recommends checking the dog's diet to make sure he is getting enough B vitamins and is not getting an excess of carbohydrates. Some dogs will improve if they are fed more often, so you may want to increase the number of meals (but keep the total daily intake about the same). There have been anecdotal reports that adding Prozyme to the diet may aid in eliminating this problem. For dogs attracted to litter boxes, you may need to be quite creative. Using covered litter boxes and placing the opening towards a wall may help. Some people put the litter box up high. Others put the litter box in a closet and secure the closet door so that the opening is big enough for the cat but will not allow the dog to enter. Keep in mind that if we make the litter box too difficult to reach, the cat may not go to it either. Above all, do not punish the dog for eating feces. This may reinforce the behavior. General work on obedience is sometimes helpful. If the dog knows what is expected of him and looks to you for cues, he may be less anxious and less likely to start or continue the behavior. What are the health risks of coprophagy? Many parasites can be transmitted through eating stool. Generally, herbivores have parasites specific to them; these parasites will not cause disease in carnivores. But dogs eating the feces of other dogs or cats can infect themselves repeatedly with parasites such as giardia, coccidia, and if the feces are around for 2-3 weeks or more, roundworms and whipworms. Such dogs should have regular fecal examinations and dewormings with the appropriate medications depending on the parasites found. Summary We are not sure why dogs eat their own feces or the feces of other animals. We do know that if a dog starts this behavior, the sooner we implement prevention measures, the better the chance of success.

pitbulls, they wouldn't hurt a fly...........

Like all domestic dogs, the poodle has the following taxonomy.

Kingdom - Animalia,

Phylum - Chordaya,

Class - Mammalia,

Order - Carnivora,

Family - Canidae,

Genus - Canis,

Species - lupus,

Subspecies - familiaris.

Protection I believe. They have used dogs for some time now. My grandfather used a dog in WWII to protect himself from Japanese assassins who would kill soldiers while they slept. Dogs having more sensitive hearing would know that an enemy was about before anyone else would realize.

In my opinion Canines have been in the military for a very long time, I have heard other trainers talk about military canines back in Roman times, the uses have changed over the years, but the canine's nose is an invaluable tool.

Most breeders will charge around £50 more for female puppies than males. Although both genders make great pets, females are worth more because they can produce puppies. Other breeders will charge the same for both males and females.

A yellow Labrador retriever can be fast but their not the fastest things in the world

Its a way of a feamle dog to get attenion from someone she likes. If your boyfrind is in the house then, maybe the the female dog will hump on something to show that she likes him.

I bought a mini dachshund and she is now 12 weeks and weighs 5 pounds. When mine was 13 he weighed 4 pounds and now at 16 wks he weighs 5 pounds

My mini weighs 2lbs 13oz at 11 weeks.

Some do, So be careful because a male can get posessive with the female and may hurt any puppy nearby.

theey are both animals, they both have 4 legs, theey both liive outside, they re both ppets :)

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furry

loyal

need love and care

make souds

careing

could be heros

fun

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people who own then live longer and have less stress

both are mamlas

You can get your dog an Elizabethan collar. This is just a plastic cone-shaped collar that makes it so the dog cannot get to lick himself. You can make one from cardboard if you need to. You should have taken your dog to the vet if the paw has been injured badly.

When their ears are back and relaxed, the wagging of tail is an indecation of exitment, expessilly in younger dogs, so don't mistake this as for being happy.The whites of a dogs eyes don't show, enstead their eyes have a calm, sort of sleepy look.

It's their from of saying 'Hello' like we shake hands

Actually, humans are very much like the dog - only dogs are better because when they open their mouths nothing mean comes out just a bark. If you were to study on this - I have - you would find that many of our "behavior interaction's" are that of a dog's. As a matter of fact, more than half of them are. EXAMPLE: A likes C, but C hangs out with B. This makes A dislike B, and immediately takes B as a threat. Thus, A "protects" C from B, rather A knows that C likes B or not. If you think about this, you will find that dogs are the same way with their owners as wolves are in a pack and we are with our friends. P.S. Even though your dog and/or puppy will still love you and protect you more than anyone, still socialize them because this willlessen the risk of having to pay to get your dog from not being put down because he or she bit someone.

Don't like it when your dog barks at other animals or people? What to solve your problem? Here's how: Say a firm "NO!" to your dog and close its snout gently with your hands. Say "No bark." and release your grip from the snout. Repeat process til affective. It worked on my dog, it should work on your dog!

First, use a very strict tone of voice, and tell the dog that it is "a bad dog", and put it outside for a while. Then, apologize to the person your dog bit. Last, train your dog to be more friendly towards people. This can be done by giving the dog a treat every time your dog sees someone, to make it associate treats (good) with people.

that means that the vet gives a shot into the animals vein and never wakes up