Question:
I have a 2 year old Corgi/Shepherd mix who loves to play with large hard plastic balls. Buddy especially enjoys herding the ball at high speed. When playing outside everything is fine for a short period but, after a bit, as he lowers his head to move the ball, he’ll suddenly start yanking up tufts .. [
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With temperatures turning to cold, it is time to inspect your dog’s bedding and make sure that they sufficiently protect them drafts and chills. This is especially important with older dogs, dogs suffering from arthritis, an illness, or post-surgery, and whimpy Boxers who think that they deserve to sleep under the covers!
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I don’t know about other dog owners, but there are times when I am walking my dog on leash and do not want her to walk, even if I am. An example would be walking down a slippery slope or wet stairs and I do not want any pressure on the leash that may pull .. [
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Question:
I have two dogs. A 1 1/2 yr. old chocolate lab, Kona, and a 10 month old rottweiler/great dane mix (we think, got him from the pound when he was 7 weeks old), Titan. Kona is a very small lab, she is only like 50 lbs. We are pretty sure she has ciliac, so we .. [
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I got to thinking after yesterdays question about the dog that no longer wants to sleep on the owner’s bed. I talk a lot about crate training and using crates as a safe, secure place where your dog to can ‘chill’ but I never say much about their comfort.
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Question:
My dog sleeps with my husband and I but lately he wants to get down when we go to bed and go somewhere else. Help what should we do?
Nikki
ANSWER:
Hi Nikki,
Most often, dogs that no longer want to be on the bed are hot and want to stretch out. Buy him a nice dog bed that .. [
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Question:
My niece’s Shih Tzu had two puppies. One was born with a flat chest and sometimes gasped for air. I took her to the vet at the emergency clinic to find out what was wrong with her. The vet did x-rays and told me she has Pectus Escavatum and said it was genetic. .. [
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It has been a month now since you started working with your dog on the ‘stay’ command. By now he should have it down to a fine art but how do you know? Have you dropped the leash and walked away ten steps before returning? Have you dropped the leash and walked a 360 degree .. [
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Question:
my dog is suffering from bone sticking out of his foot please help noone will help him he is in pain why wont any vet help
ANSWER:
Hi Roxanne,
What is going on with your dog? What bone is sticking out? And what do you mean no vet will help? I need more information, honey!
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There are two weeks left to Halloween – time to think about what your dog is going to dress up as this year!
I am not always someone to dress my dog. In fact, unless it is darn cold outside, I do not see the point in putting clothes on dogs. Doggy dresses, pants, shorts, bikinis…(yes, .. [
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