bella
hey well i plan on adopting a small dog. most likely an adult dog. i have a alot of free time on my hands except i go to school mondays wednedsays and fridays morning im only gone for about 2-4 hours max. so would it be cruel to leave the dog in his crate for that long? how do people handle their dogs when they work and they cant trust it alone in the house? thanx in advance!
Racecars i have nothing against big dogs, they are adorable i think, its just i dont have a yard just a small tiled patio. Plus my grandmother lives with us and she has 3 spoiled cats, so leaving a bigger dog with the three cats does make me a little nervous lol.
Answer
Well done you for adopting firstly.
As to the question IMO I think the time thing is fine for an adult dog so long as the crate is big enough for him to stretch out turn round etc and has a water dish in it.
My own dogs are all adults and rescues and they basically sleep when Im not around, however when they first camehome they were crated to ensure they were safe round the other dogs and kept calm.
Can I be really nosey though and ask why a small dog? There are some big dogs out there that can be perfect for leaving up to 4 hours and will just slob on the couch all day and depending on your lifestyle could be perfect.
Edit: Fair enough Bella my breed certainly wouldnt be the one for you and the cats!
Would like to say its so refreshing to have someone on here ask good questions and do the research before getting a dog and again good on you for adopting an older dog - hope you get the right one for you x
Well done you for adopting firstly.
As to the question IMO I think the time thing is fine for an adult dog so long as the crate is big enough for him to stretch out turn round etc and has a water dish in it.
My own dogs are all adults and rescues and they basically sleep when Im not around, however when they first camehome they were crated to ensure they were safe round the other dogs and kept calm.
Can I be really nosey though and ask why a small dog? There are some big dogs out there that can be perfect for leaving up to 4 hours and will just slob on the couch all day and depending on your lifestyle could be perfect.
Edit: Fair enough Bella my breed certainly wouldnt be the one for you and the cats!
Would like to say its so refreshing to have someone on here ask good questions and do the research before getting a dog and again good on you for adopting an older dog - hope you get the right one for you x
best way to get dogs apart who are fighting?
mumsie4
If two dogs are fighting each other which is the best way to get them apart, without being bitten?
Answer
Stopping a Dog Fight
Be careful not to put your focus on learning how to break up dog fights. If you have dogs who are fighting, the fights need to be immediately stopped by management and possibly remedial training. You donât want one more fight to happen.
Punishment escalates fights and teaches the dogs nothing at all. So donât punish either dog. Hitting or even yelling while dogs are fighting (or just fussing) can escalate it. Sometimes the best thing to do is step back, stay quiet, and wait. If itâs over in 10 seconds with no injuries, thatâs a fuss, not a fight. There may be a lot of hope for remedial training.
Keep your hands off fighting dogs. Grabbing them is how people get bitten. Perhaps you are willing to take that risk for yourself in order to protect the dogs. But itâs worse for the dogs if you get bitten, too! Hereâs why:
1. You are very likely to escalate the fight and set the stage for worse fights.
2. Your injury gets the dogs in more legal trouble, as well as more disfavor with other members of your family who will play a role in deciding the dogsâ fate.
3. If you are injured, you may not be able to take care of the dogs. If itâs bad enough, you may not even be able to go to work to earn the money to feed them and pay for their medical care. Dog bites can put you in the hospital, from infection as well as damage.
Rather than using your body, separate fighting dogs with physical barriers. Different things work for different dogs. Some things to try include:
1. Water spray from a hoseâor maybe drop the hose between them.
2. Slam a door or make another noise as loud as you can. Try not to break the door.
3. Get a closed door between the dogs (good reason not to break the door when you slam it).
4. Pop open a large, automatic umbrella and get it between them.
5. Block them from each other with a folding chair or anything else you can use without getting your body between them.
6. Spray them with whatever your veterinarian recommends for the purpose.
7. Get a fence between the dogs, or get at least one of them into a crate or dog exercise pen.
8. If you know how and have help, you might need to pry the jaws of a clamped-on dog open. A sturdy wooden stick on each side may make it possible to do this without injuring the dog. In one case, the people separating the dogâs jaws from a smaller dog broke a broomstick and used the two halves.
Infection from bite wounds that can look minor is a risk. After any fight, a dog with injury needs to be checked by a veterinarian, even if injuries donât look serious.
Stopping a Dog Fight
Be careful not to put your focus on learning how to break up dog fights. If you have dogs who are fighting, the fights need to be immediately stopped by management and possibly remedial training. You donât want one more fight to happen.
Punishment escalates fights and teaches the dogs nothing at all. So donât punish either dog. Hitting or even yelling while dogs are fighting (or just fussing) can escalate it. Sometimes the best thing to do is step back, stay quiet, and wait. If itâs over in 10 seconds with no injuries, thatâs a fuss, not a fight. There may be a lot of hope for remedial training.
Keep your hands off fighting dogs. Grabbing them is how people get bitten. Perhaps you are willing to take that risk for yourself in order to protect the dogs. But itâs worse for the dogs if you get bitten, too! Hereâs why:
1. You are very likely to escalate the fight and set the stage for worse fights.
2. Your injury gets the dogs in more legal trouble, as well as more disfavor with other members of your family who will play a role in deciding the dogsâ fate.
3. If you are injured, you may not be able to take care of the dogs. If itâs bad enough, you may not even be able to go to work to earn the money to feed them and pay for their medical care. Dog bites can put you in the hospital, from infection as well as damage.
Rather than using your body, separate fighting dogs with physical barriers. Different things work for different dogs. Some things to try include:
1. Water spray from a hoseâor maybe drop the hose between them.
2. Slam a door or make another noise as loud as you can. Try not to break the door.
3. Get a closed door between the dogs (good reason not to break the door when you slam it).
4. Pop open a large, automatic umbrella and get it between them.
5. Block them from each other with a folding chair or anything else you can use without getting your body between them.
6. Spray them with whatever your veterinarian recommends for the purpose.
7. Get a fence between the dogs, or get at least one of them into a crate or dog exercise pen.
8. If you know how and have help, you might need to pry the jaws of a clamped-on dog open. A sturdy wooden stick on each side may make it possible to do this without injuring the dog. In one case, the people separating the dogâs jaws from a smaller dog broke a broomstick and used the two halves.
Infection from bite wounds that can look minor is a risk. After any fight, a dog with injury needs to be checked by a veterinarian, even if injuries donât look serious.
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