honestly, i’d talk to a behaviorist about this. they can assess your dog’s behavior firsthand and suggest things accordingly.
Our Year Old Golden Retriever Ate Some Chicken Yesterday Which I Had Cooked And Stuffed…
Our year old golden retriever ate some chicken yesterday which I had cooked and stuffed the cavity with garlic. He didn’t actually eat any garlic but is quite lethargic today and has slept a lot. Should I take him to the vets
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I Have A Pug Terrier Mix Who Is Very Sweet And Loving. But, We Have…
I have a pug terrier mix who is very sweet and loving. But, we have a golden retriever in our neighborhood and whenever our dog sees him whether it is through a window or out and about in the neighborhood, he attacks and goes completely insane! One time when I tried to pull him away he even tried to bite me. It is completely out of character for my dog and he is only this way around this particular dog. What is the next step I should take?
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My Girlfriend And I Were Planning To Get A Pair Of Dogs Very Soon…
My girlfriend and I were planning to get a pair of dogs very soon. We have narrowed down our list to a few breeds, and we were wondering which two would have the best chemistry.
The breeds we have in mind are:
Siberian Husky
Golden Retriever (Red)
Samoyed
Australian Shepherd
German Shepherd
Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
Shikoku (Hard to get I know).
I know this may seem like kind of a dumb question, but I know that getting something like a yorkie and a high prey drive big dog isn’t a good idea. I know none of these dogs would kill each other, but I just want to have the most compatibility as possible.
Thanks!
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Anonymous if i would you, i’d do a LOT of research. you’re all over the place with those breeds and i wonder what has drawn you to this list, specifically? what are you looking for? what’s your daily routine? do you have a fence? are you active people? have you ever had dogs in the past, let alone high energy dogs?
She Is Missing A Lot Of Fur And It Is Very Sensitive To Touch. She…
She is missing a lot of fur and it is very sensitive to touch. She is a 2 year old pure bred golden retriever, is up to date on all shots and is spayed. any help would be appreciated!
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Can Two Female Pit Bulls Get Along In The Same House One Is 6 And…
Can two female pit bulls get along in the same house one is 6 and the other is 2 I also have a golden retriever male and chow lab mix female 16 they all get along fine together but wanted to add my rescue 2 year old female
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Dawn Ferara, DVM It all depends on the dogs attitudes and they all should be fixed.
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Anonymous i understand pit bulls are dog-aggressive as well as same-sex aggressive, particularly the bitches. i don’t know that i’d want to add another to the mix you already have going in your house. it could upset the balance and cause problems.
My Ten Year Old English Golden Retriever Has Developed Open Holes By Her Front Knee…
My ten year old English Golden Retriever has developed open holes by her front knee area and they weap and nothing seems to help heal them up.
Can anyone give me help with this?
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Bob Johnson Thanks Krista, I will call my vet.
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Bob Johnson Yes, these are on her front elbos and used to be dry callus.
I Have Three Dogs A 16 Year Old Chow Lab Mix Female A Golden Retriever…
I have three dogs a 16 year old chow lab mix female a golden retriever 11 year old male a pit bull 6 female. I had the chow lab and golden first and than the 6 year old pit. The pit gets along with my chow and golden very well. But
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Eddie Eidinger I ran out of room. But when I take the pit bull out she goes crazy when she sees other dogs she wants to go after them I don’t no if she trying to protect herself or me or just very dog aggressive is there a way to change her behavior
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Diedra Cardamone Hi Eddie,
Your veterinarian may be able to refer you to a behavior specialist – this is where I would start. They have so much wonderful knowledge and can get you and your pit started in the right direction. It is wonderful that you care enough about her to get some answers about her behavior. In many cases it is us as owners learning as much as our pets. Have you had the pit for her entire life or is she a rescue? Please keep us posted!
Diedra
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Laura Kyle Hi Eddie, your pups behavior is pretty common and can absolutely be fixed. Without knowing your pup it is hard to say why she is reactive on a leash so I agree that you should work with a trainer. I would look for a trainer that uses both corrective methods and positive reinforcement. Once you get a plan for your dog I would also suggest takin her for walks with unfamiliar dogs. She doesn’t need to interact with them, she just needs to learn how to walk with other dogs. I know it sounds like the simplest thing in the world, but in my experience a simple pack walk can make a world of difference. Good luck! Please keep us posted
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Eddie Eidinger She is rescue
I Have A 2-year Old Male Labrado Retriever Max And Every Night Between 11pm- Midnight…
I have a 2-year old male labrado retriever Max and every night between 11pm- midnight he wakes up an scratches his nails upon a floor tile. When we call his name, he flaps his ears and go back to sleep. What can this be please? Thanks
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Anonymous boredom? maybe he hears something outside?
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Debbie Untitled I dont think so, it is very quite at that time. Thanks for your answer.
I Have A 2-year Old Male Labrador Retriever At Every Night Between 11pm- Midnight He…
I have a 2-year old male labrador retriever at every night between 11pm- midnight he wakes up an scratches his nails upon a floor tile. When we call his name, he flaps his ears and go back to sleep. What can this be please? Thanks
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Debbie Untitled It worries me a bit to tell you the truth, can dogs sleepwalk?
I Have A Golden Retriever 11 Years Male A Chow Lab Mix 15 Female And…
I have a golden retriever 11 years male a chow lab mix 15 female and pit bull mix 6 female they all get along without any issues but the pit bull doesn’t get along with any dogs outside of the house so I would like someone opinion about my rescue dog pit bull 2 female friendly keeping her in her own room with access to side back yard area walking her daily and socializing with other dogs be ok ?
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julie brader Hello Eddie, I don’t quite understand the question….but I think you mean separate your pitbull from the other dogs in your house? Give her her own room with outside access to the yard?
This would be ok but I think you might run the risk of upsetting the harmony between the 3 of them. Your pitbull may end up jealous and feeling left out. She could turn on the other two maybe. She would certainly miss them. All you could do is give it a try and see.
I don’t know if your pitbull would ever be able to socialise and be friendly with other dogs at 6 years old, she could be too set in her ways now. Maybe you could muzzle her and see how that goes too…..the last thing you want is another dog bitten…..
You sound a very responsible owner and I hope it all works out for you. Good luck.
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Eddie Eidinger I met the new dog 2 year old might not get along with the 6 year old I would keep the 6 year old Pitt with the golden and lab chow mix they get along fine but she probably wouldn’t get along with the new dog so I was going to keep the new dog by it self
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julie brader Oh I see lol….yes that would be fine I’m sure. Be careful your pitbull doesn’t come face to face with your new dog though ….but I’m already sure you won’t ?
Good luck with the new dog!
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PK Dennis I think you will get tired of this arrangement very quickly. After a few day if one or two of the dogs think they need to get to the other dog(s) you will have a dangerous situation. One second of not paying attention. One visiting friend that doesn’t understand the consequences of opening a door and you will have an out-of-control situation.
And these are all BIG dogs. You won’t be able to just pick up one of the dogs to end the fight.
I have fostered dogs that wanted to kill smaller dogs (one of my own dogs!). Every precaution was taken — two doors/gates between the dogs. The aggressive dog was harnessed and had to always drag a leash for me to step on (these were terriers that I could pick up to help end any aggression). The aggressive dog was never allowed into the yard with the smaller dogs unless there were 2 handlers that were working with the aggressive dog (1 to work with the aggressive dog, and 1 to make sure the smaller dogs did not approach the aggressive dog).
I finally got the aggressive dog to accept that MY small dog was not something for him to kill and they got to the point that they could all be in the kennel all day together. BUT he was still willing to attack unknown small dogs on sight.
In the 6 months he was with me, even being as careful as I could be, this dog attacked small dogs four times. Visitors opened a door that someone else left unlocked, the aggressive dog pushed down a baby gate that we thought was secure enough to hold him, he got over a fence that we thought was too high for him to climb, etc. Each of the small dogs attacked were bitten and bloody — and they suffered PTS. It was pure luck that determined dog never got just the right hold on the other dogs so that he could break their necks. Cause that is what he was trying to do!
So, ask yourself how dangerous is the situation. How sure are you that you can keep your dog(s) safe from the aggressor. I have fostered over 30 dogs, several of which came to me as very aggressive dogs so I had experience. And it was still very overwhelming for me at times.
I commend you for wanting to rescue another dog — just be sure you don’t endanger the new dog, or your own dog(s) in the process.
Good luck.
PK
I would worry more about cooked bones than the garlic! It is always better to be safe than sorry — and cooked bones can cause a blockage. Yes, you should consider taking him to the vet if you are worried.