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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
What breed of dog can bark and howl at the same time?
any type of breed can do that but the most common type to do that is the husky because of the relation to the wolf!
What happens when a newborn puppy is cold?
it can freeze and it will needed to be wrapped in a blanket
Also keep rubbing it gently but briskly to keep the circulation going. Send me a message if this is an emergency.
Why does your dog moan when you pet him while he's lying down?
It means he's enjoying it! Dogs moan with pleasure. My puppy moans a lot when being cuddled!
Why does a female dog that is fixed still bleed?
There are too many reasons that your dog could be bleeding. How long after the surgery was it? The best thing is to take your dog back to the vet. Only the vet can tell you what is wrong.
How do you stop my dog from eating deer poop?
if your dog is on a leash when it eats that yukky poop,pull your dog back and tell him "leave it" with a firm voice. if that doesn't work, get infront of your dog (don't step in the poop!) and snap your finger at your dogs mouth. Do not get your hand to close to your dogs mouth! Your dog might have a much more different response
How harmful is it for a female dog to get pregnant in her first heat?
A dog usually comes into her first heat before she is fully mature, and if she gets pregnant, she will be losing the nutrients her body needs to grow properly to her pups. If you have an accidental pregnancy with the first heat, you must make sure to provide additional calcium and other vitamins to the mother. Depending on the size of the dog, it may not be advisable to breed her until 2 years old or more. German Sheperds, for instance, are not mature until 2, and most vets will recommend waiting to breed them.
Is it normal for a dog to throw up every 2-3 days?
There can, obviously, be many, many factors as to why your dog would throw up every day.
It could be food that disagrees with the dog, a blockage, cancer, kidney disease, or they may have a problem with heartburn/acid reflux (especially in older dogs).
If your dog is throwing up for more than a a day or two, it should be seen by a veterinarian. This could be a very serious and life threatening to your pet.
How many months is a dog pregnat?
The normal gestation period for dogs is a little over two months...about 63 days plus or minus a week.
Puppies can weigh anywhere from 4 ounces (one fourth of a pound) to 32 ounces (2 pounds). There are odd situations and special breeds that may deliver puppies weighing even less or more than those ranges, but the 4-32 ounce range of birth weights is fairly average. I am a breeder of Olde English Bulldogges, and my particular breed births puppies in the range of 6 ounces on the small side to 16 ounces on the large side, with 8-10 ounces being the norm.
What to do if your dogs throws up his water and wont eat?
If your dog is throwing up his/her water it needs something to bind their stomach.DRY FOOD works, not the WET FOOD.And if they still dont eat the Dry Food, try to make the eating fun!What I mean by fun is to kinda play with their food till they eat it.Or if you dont wanna play with food, try hand feeding them. Trust Me This Does Work, Cuz it did with my dog.=]
Why don't dogs like you to blow in their ears?
Dogs enjoy sticking their heads out of the windows of moving cars because it allows them to get a view of the outside while cooling off. The sound of blowing into their ears, however, irritates them like humans are irritated by nails scratching a chalkboard.
How do you know If your dog likes you?
Your dog likes you if: 1. It follows you around or 2. Always licks you or 3. Greets you when you come home or 4. Jumps up and down when it sees you Remember, always treat your pets good. If you treat it bad, it will hate you and run away. You would not like it if someone treated you bad, so treat them good!!
Is panting by a dog a symptom of illness?
Dogs pant usually to lose heat. If it's panting for no apparent reason - see a vet !
If dogs sneeze does it mean they are sick?
Could be something in your dogs nose. My dog started sneezing while on a walk and over the next 2 days she would have sneezing attacks lasting 5-15 seconds every 1 or 2 hours, would sleep fine though(i assumed allergies). Took her to the vet and she had a sneeze attack right there. They where sure it was a FOXTAIL or similar barbed weed up her nose. $525 later, sure enough, they pulled out a small foxtail buried 1.5 inches up her nostrile. They showed me a picture of it lodged in there from a scope they used and gave me the foxtail after they removed it. It would have NEVER come out by itself. The vet mentioned she has seen these kill dogs and cats. One dog had one enter in his ear and died of it traveling to his brain. Another had one enter through the nose, and travel into the spinal cord. Yet another that entered in the paw of a cat and traveled 3 inches up the arm. If you live in the west, watch out, and see your vet asap upon constant unusual sneezing of any pets.
It sounds like your dog has allergies. Please see your vet as it can be treated quite easily.
I deleted the answer, "your dog might have a cold" Dogs do not catch colds.
Why does my dog throw up grass?
- they dont like it
- they mait get them sick
- theyre allergic to it
- they think it's bad
As to the above, ummm, no. Dogs will naturally seek out grass and other plant substances to chew and ingest. Just as when humans consume roughage to help their digestive systems, so do dogs. The plant material helps them flush out anything that might be un-digestible. It's totally normal and natural. Caution should be taken, however, to make sure the dog only eats clean grass. Grass eaten on walks could be contaminated with pesticides, automotive emissions, and worse.
How can you test to see if your dog can see in color?
Scientists have performed colour vision tests on dogs. Jay Neitz, for example, tested the color vision of dogs. Dogs were shown three light panels in a row: Two of the panels were the same color, while the third was different. The dogs' task was to find the one that was different and to press that panel.
Other research has found that dogs colour-sensitive cones in their eyes, but not as many as a human's. Studies have shown that dogs could not differentiate between green, yellow, orange or red. However, dogs are able to differentiate between various shades of blue and violet.
Is there such thing as a miniature toy poodle?
No, the Toy Pomeranian is basically a term used by some puppy mills, breeders and owners when they are referring to an undersized Pomeranian.
Since the Toy Pomeranian does not meet the height requirements of the Pomeranian as stated in the breed standards of reputable kennel clubs, the puppy mills and breeders used this name so that purchasers will consider them as another breed instead of an undersized Pomeranian that fails to meet breed standards. The name "Toy Pomeranian" also creates the impression that this breed is cute, and small in a trendy way.
The Toy Pomeranian is also not recognized as a breed by reputable kennel clubs such as the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).
Most people who purchased a Toy Pomeranian are unaware that it is more prone to health problems than a Pomeranian. Their smaller skeletal structure makes them more fragile, hence they are more likely to suffer from accidents. Their life span is also generally shorter than that of a Pomeranian.
How do you get your dog to not jump up on people?
Take him to animal obedience classes.
AnswerConsidering some human males are always doing the same thing to us women here is a simple rule .... lift your leg and push the "dawg" roughly away from you and then do damage! LOLNow, speaking about the problem with your "dog" just lift that leg, knee bent, gently push against the dog saying "down!" and then press the palm of your hand on his head and say "good dog." Only takes a couple of times.
Funny, this method works well on dogs, but not some males, so guess who is higher on the chain of intelligence!
The previous answer is a more dominant training technique, but what most people don't know is that positive reinforcement methods can be used when teaching a dog not to jump up. When training a dog not to jump, it's useful teach him that good things come from the floor. So if the dog is about to jump up, throw treats on the floor to distract him. This will take the focus off of the person and onto the floor.
Teach him a 'touch' or 'shake' command as an alternative greeting to jumping up. It doesn't take long before the dog learns that this is the proper way to greet family and guests.
Yes, they are easy to train. The trick is, since they are so small, when they are starting to have an accident or already had one, first scold them, then take them outside as soon as possible. If they do go out side, praise them and cuddle them. Every time you take your Shih Tzu outside, make sure they go to the bathroom, so they know that when they go outside, that's there time to go, and no other time. This worked very well when I did this with my Shih Tzu.
Never scold a dog for going to the bathroom that's terrible. Use positive reinforcement. Puppys have very small bladders and need to go out very very frequently. Instead of scolding the dog. Give it a treat and praise when it does its business outside. It also helps to bring it to the same spot to go potty every time. If you cathc it in the act of peeing or pooping a firm no will do and then take it outside to its potty place. If you are consistent with training and let your puppy out often, this will get your puppy potty trained quite fast. But scolding your dog will usually result in it being scared of you and its more difficult training a dog who's afraid.
Sure, why not? They can be epileptic, neurotic, arthritic and can even get cancer. Before I'd actually diagnose a dog as being schizo, I'd take it to a vet and discuss their behavior. It could be something simple causing the behavior, like a food allergy.]
How can you tell if your dog has a temperature?
This will depend upon what other clinical signs you see - is the puppy vomiting or having diarrhea? This would be very suspicious for parvovirus infection, which is life-threatening. Is the puppy not eating well and laying around more, not playing as much? This could be any of a number of infections and the puppy should be examined by a veterinarian soon. Is your puppy otherwise happy, healthy, running around like a toddler on a sugar rush, eating and drinking normally and having normal bowel movements? Then I wouldn't worry about it - he could be teething or simply be warm from running around like a hyperactive puppy. I would keep an eye on the puppy to make sure he doesn't start having other symptoms of illness, though.
How do you stop dogs chasing shadows?
Well, I guess it is just their nature. Many dog's were and some still are taught to hunt creatures, but I believe it is their playful nature! My dog also chases shadows at night, and also chases lights, like if you shine a torch around on the floor. I don't really think there is an exact answer to your question, but I do hope I have helped a little.
Poodles love to run and play, especially males. They like to take a nap in the afternoon around 2 to 4 in a cozy soft bed. They love to be held and talked to. We can't leave out eatting, they love to do that. Poodles also, love to play in the water if it's warm enough in the 70's outside.
How many people own a pit bull?
You may want to go to www.akc.org, the American Kennel Club, to see how many American Staffordshire Terriers and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are registered (as American Pit Bull is not the correct name). Or you could check out different pit bull breed association websites. Remember these sites can only provide you with stats on REGISTERED dogs. ___________________________________________________________________________________
