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Pawbly | 8 years ago
I Have A 1 Year Old Wolf-dog I Dont Kown How To Train It I Need…

i have a 1 year old wolf-dog i dont kown how to train it
i need help

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  1. Sarah

    Hi-
    not sure how you got your hands on this breed of dog, but as with all dogs, consistency and a solid pack are key. Please see a behaviorist/trainer and set up training appointment right away. It will benefit both of you and you canes the training and tips learned to suit you and you’ll both benefit from it. Since this dog is already a year old, you’ve missed peak socialization time with him. That is not to say that you still can’t socialize your dog, but you must make training a top priority. From what I’ve seen, this hybrid dog is very determined and needs lots of exercise. You need to take the time to establish a good pack order. Positive reinforcement is key, as well as establishing a solid routine that your dog can depend on. Walks are a fantastic way to get excercise in and establish good pack behavior at the same time. Training is a great way to mentally tire your dog, as well as walks (long walks) for getting him physically tired. A tired dog is a well behaved dog? Very best of luck to both of you. Hope you find some help in my advice.

  2. Anonymous

    IF this is a true wolf-dog, I strongly suggest returning it where you got it. Wolf dogs are NOT like normal dogs, and need special management…and most likely, a license to keep.

  3. Inside Sunrise

    True wolf dogs are not for the faint hearted, and need particular training. If you’re not specified with this please don’t put the work onto yourself, and find the dog another home.

  4. Lea Behncke

    I understand the allure of having a wolf-dog. They are gorgeous and fascinating animals. However, most wolf or wolf-hybrid caretakers do not recommend keeping them as pets. Despite being from the canine family, they have very different dispositions and most are still very wild and extremely wary of humans. They can also be very unpredictable. I would call the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary in Divide, Colorado. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable, and if you have your heart set on keeping it they may be able to provide some training tips for you. They also rescue wolves and wolf-hybrid, so if you decide training isn’t feasible they would be able to offer you some resources to find a safe new home for them. If you do decide not to keep it, please do not let it loose or take it to a shelter. Most animal controls and shelters will euthanize them, and there are so few wolves left in the United States. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck!

  5. Sarah

    Also, there is a wolf sanctuary in Letitz, PA. They have a few packs, but one is a pack of wolf hybrids. You may want to reach out to them for some help. They are extremely knowledgeable, and very wonderful people. Here is there website:
    https://wolfsanctuarypa.org/
    Good luck!!

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Has Sore, Smelly Ears, They Are Very Dirty Inside (black) And Itchy And…

My dog has sore, smelly ears, they are very dirty inside (black) and itchy and they really bug him.
We took him to a vet and after spending over $600 they are still the same. The vet wasn’t even really sure what she could do for him and didn’t know what it was.
She put him on medications and told us to clean his ears regularly and gave us stuff for that. But the medications made him start acting weird and we were concerned about that. So I was looking for any ideas on how to help my boy, I’d say his ears are as bad as they’ve ever been and that is still with regular cleaning, any thing I can try to do for him, I am willing. Unfortunately we can’t really afford too much more of a vet bill so if theres anything I can do for him at home or without a vet would be better.. I was trying to do some research online but came across this site.. any ideas would be greatly appreciated??

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m so sorry to hear that your dog is struggling and the vet hasn’t been able to provide relief. Here is the dilemma. Until you understand why they are so bad it is very diffilcult to resolve them. In some dogs it is anatomy, breed, allergies, disease, and/or infection, etc. at my clinic if I can’t resolve the issue within 2-3 trips I refer to a dermatologist. They are your best bet at identifying and treating the underlying cause so that the bad ears don’t return. I wish I could offer a silver bullet and magic answer. I wish you the best.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog ( 1 1/2 Year Old Small Mix Terrier) Is A Sweet Guy When…

my dog ( 1 1/2 year old small mix terrier) is a sweet guy when it comes to humans and dogs he is familiar with. sadly, he has picked up aggressive behaviors from my brothers large dogs. He will growl at people he is not familiar with on the street and when they enter the home. he will growl at outside noises and also at other unfamiliar dogs. he doesn’t bite people he just growls and when they try to pet him he runs away and gets shy. minutes will pass and he will warm up to people. he does fine at the dog park, when a dog approaches he smells the dog and runs away( which makes sense, he is a small dog) i’m more concerned when we go on walks. i’m looking for advice and tips i can do to help me and my dog work on his excessive growling. i would love to be able to go on a walk with him and be able to pass people without him growling and he can just keep walking.

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Jerome Bronzini | 8 years ago
Hi, I Just Noticed Yesterday My Pet Rabbit Has Two Tiny Patches Of Missing Fur…

Hi, I just noticed yesterday my pet rabbit has two tiny patches of missing fur on the front legs, at the same spot on each leg. However, his behaviour seems completely normal (eating, running, playing,pooping as normal), so wondering what could cause this. Thanks

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  1. Anonymous

    Overgrooming, which can be caused by stress or allergies or any one of a number of other issues, will cause bare patches. If it gets worse, I’d get him to the vet.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Dog Just Bit Our Neighbor Out Of Nowhere?!? We Recently (2 Weeks Ago Today…

My dog just bit our neighbor out of nowhere?!? We recently (2 weeks ago today) brought home a 2 year old great dane/lab/retriever mix. We’ve been doing out “trial” run as we call it to see if he’s our perfect fit. Well so far it’s been amazing. We keep saying he’s a turn key dog, perfect. Until today. Our neighbor, whom he’s never met, walked over to us and the dog, who was on the chain lunged and bit her. Out of nowhere. She had and ready let him sniff, do his thing, pet him, he was andlreadyll good, then BAM! Luckily he didn’t puncture the skin and she was understanding when we apologized multiple times, but my husband is irritate. He has zero tolerance for this. He wants him gone. I’m wondering if maybe it was just andlreadyll glitch persay? I random act of over excitement? Does anyone have any ideas? He’s never done it to anyone we’ve had over or taken him to see. I understand my husbands concern as there are people that walk around here, kids, smaller animals, and he doesn’t want them hurt seeing as how this happened with him on a leash. Any ideas?

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  1. Sarah

    There are many factors that can lead up to this type of situation. Have you discussed this with your vet? Have you spoken to your trainer about it or a behaviorist? I’m not sure of your daily routine with your dog as far as walks and training, but those are absolutely KEY in keeping your pack order straight. I would start out talking with my vet and a trainer and take things from there. There is no such thing as a perfec pet. They all require time, work, lots of love and patience. No matter how docile they seem to be, anything with teeth can and will bite, unless properly trained and exercised and knows that they are a part of the pack. Best of luck! Keep us posted.

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Large Lumps Under Bottom 4 Nipples. Female 1 Y.o Only Had 1 Cycle. They Have…

Large lumps under bottom 4 nipples. Female 1 y.o only had 1 cycle. They have only just become lumpy , we first though hormonal changes or her second cycle but they haven’t gone down after 2 weeks. No discharge, no pain on palpating and my dog is completely normal, eating and drinking well. Going to go to the vet but can’t sleep because I have read some nasty stuff. What do you think?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I would suggest going to the vet for an exam. I would also expect that they can’t tell you exactly what’s going on without a biopsy of the masses. But it might help to reduce the chances of some of them being mammary tumors by spaying her. Good luck. Don’t lose sleep just head to the vet. I don’t think this is an emergency but try to go in the next few days. Let us know what they say.

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Sarah | 8 years ago
Oh My Gosh! How Dangerous Is Febreeze For Pets?

Oh my gosh! How dangerous is febreeze for pets?

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  1. Sarah Post author

    Thanks. Feeling a bit better now. Dierks rolled in “something” and the kids were trying to be helpful. I found my two younger ones with the febreeze bottle and freaked. They sprayed him twice before I got to them. I’ve wiped him off and wet toweled him. I’m afraid to give him a full on bath because I just front-lined him today. Thank you!

  2. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    There was an internet rumor going around a few years ago about this product being dangerous around pets. I did some research and all of the toxicologists I heard from say it is safe for use around pets… BUT, I have to be totally honest and admit that I don’t use any sprays, powders, or chemicals in or around my home (except for bleach to clean very soiled areas using very dilute 1:30 with hot water). I just don’t think the “nice smell” is worth the allergens, inhalation, or product on the face/fur/skin,,, it does after all get ingested no matter where you put it..
    XOXOXO Sarah!!

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
My Golden Retriever Puppy Of 87 Days Does Not Eat His Food But If It…

My Golden Retriever puppy of 87 days does not eat his food but if it is mixed with his treats he eats it why? And how to make him eats his food.

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  1. Jana

    Well, it is a broad question. Here is the thing. It is possible that there is an issue with the food itself, such as a) it might have rancid fats, b) it might contain something that doesn’t agree with your pup’s system … more importantly, your pup might not be feeling well. Here is how that works – some foods are more attractive/palatable than others and entice being eaten even if the stomach feels upset. For example, we had a similar problem with Jasmine (also since she was a pup) and eventually it turned out she had IBD.

    I’d starting by having a close look at the food, followed by a vet evaluation. This might not be an easy thing to figure out but it is important that you do.

  2. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    A puppy this young not eating is ALWAYS a sign of something wrong. Go immediately to the vet. I would be very very worried that he is sick and that it isn’t the food. I hope he is ok

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Pawbly | 8 years ago
Why Would My Dog Be Throwing Up Yellow Liquid And Not Eating Regularly?

Why would my dog be throwing up yellow liquid and not eating regularly?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    There are many many reasons this canne happening. Please see your vet for help in understanding the cause. The longer a pet suffers from chronic vomiting the more difficult it is to treat and the poorer their prognosis. Your dog is sick and needs a vet today.

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Shiria | 8 years ago
Fancy Mouse And Tetracycline Antibiotics? So I Had A Ca. 9 Month Old Fancy Mouse Who…

Fancy Mouse and Tetracycline Antibiotics?

So I had a ca. 9 month old fancy mouse who started with an irriteted eye around 2 weeks ago. She was otherwise fine and healthy and had a weight of 32gram. She got eye drops twice a day for 10 days, but that didn’t help much.
So last Thursday (two days ago) I visited the vet again and she got tetracycline s.c. and I got some of it home, to inject it to her every two days additional to her eye drops.
So when I wanted to give it to her today, I found her outside of her hiding places cold and apathic. She rarely made trembling, seemingly non controlled movements with her head and paws, but couldn’t walk or rob. She didn’t really react when I took her in my hands. I rushed to the vet where she got fluids and vitamins (B12). Her weight was still fine and she was only a little dehydrated. I kept her warm and should keep her hydrated and try to feed her. She still died around 2 hours later, but she was her hiding spot, together with the other mice she lived with.
Is it possible that it was an reaction to the Tetracycline, that she maybe couldn’t metabolize it or something? It just came so suddenly without warning. Thanks for reading.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I’m so sorry to hear about your mouse. I think that you tried very hard to help her and that very often it is very difficult and almost impossible to know what is going on and whether or not it will be responsive to treatment. I think that she was telling you for a few days and that it might have just been an untreatable condition. Sadly these pets don’t often live long. I’m sorry for your loss. It sounds like you were an excellent parent to your mouse.
    Sincerely
    Krista.