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Sabtu, 08 Maret 2014

Wired Crate vs. Plastic Kennel:::::dog questions (pics included)?

Luke K

the crate/kennel comes in the right size

im getting a weimaraner, as a puppy and im wondering what kind of crate i should get:

Wired Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2753745

+has a divider
-i heard a dog can get hurt on it

Plastic Crate:
http://www.petsmart.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2751213

+i guess safer cuss he cant hurt himself
-more expensive
-does not have a divider

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Which is better for crate/kennel training?? which do dogs like better? which is safer? which is overall better??

ty for all searius answers

Answer
Plastic is always better. #1 A LOT of smart dogs have discovered how to make their wire kennels collapse thus escape at will, lol. Secondly a plastic crate is more confined and makes a dog feel more comfortable, like they're in a den. And lastly, plastic kennels are MUCH easier to clean and disinfect. With wire kennels you need a BBQ grill cleaning brush and a gallon of bleach to disinfect and clean it! With plastic a little bleach, a hose, and an old rag will do the trick. Also wire kennels can rust and leave rust stains on your carpet after a few months/years of cleaning/use so make sure to put something under wire kennels if you decide to use one (a rubber mat would be perfect).

Dog Kennel? or Crate?

~chalbri~

I adopted an older AmStaff a few months back. We never got her a crate or kennel because she does not chew anything, she's potty trained, and is a perfect house dog when we're not home! BUT, we just got a new puppy AmStaff, who needs a crate. Otherwise, she chews everything, and pees everywhere. Right now, we have our shih tzu's old kennel that fits her for now, but it will only work for a short while longer.

Should we get a crate or kennel for each dog? Even though our older one doesn't need one? Or should we not get one at all for the little pup as she gets bigger, and try to train her to not destroy everything while we're gone? (Someone's usually home most of the time....) They both love being outside, What about a kennel or doghouse for outside while we're gone? (We have plenty of shade/shelter)

Answer
I woudl be crate them both while you are away. I undestand that your older dog is well behaved. I have four amstaffs myself and none of them run free during the day. you definenently need to crate trainthe younger one. I mostly have objections to having two dogs running loose during the day. What if they get agitated enough with each other to fight and you aren't there to stop it. It could easily happen especially if the older dog gets annoyed by the younger. if you leave the older out i woudl put the puppy in room where she can be away fromt he loose dog so they don't interact as it will only make her time in the kennel longer. I would also recommend against keeping your dog outside even on nice day. Amstaffs are good climber when motivated and squirrels and rabbits can be moitvation enough for most dogs. two nice comfy crates for your puppies is what i woudl recommend.

Crate or dog pen?

Tula M

Crates or pens? Which would better, most people have crates but they seem kinda small to me and would cramp my dog she is in desperate need of one and I would like to know what would be best for her.

Pen:http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-36-Exercise-Pen-Dog-Crate-Cat-Cage-Kennel_W0QQitemZ360025294890QQihZ023QQcategoryZ121851QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Crate:http://cgi.ebay.com/Wire-Dog-Crate-collapsible-17-x-24-x-20-gold-color_W0QQitemZ160210816729QQihZ006QQcategoryZ121851QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Answer
I crate trained my dog. They dont need anymore room than to stand up, lay down, and turn around...and of course have water and food.
I chose a crate over a pen for many reasons....

1.) crates are similar to wild dog dens.... it is instictive for them to want to find their own 'safe place'
2.) its easy to travel with my dog because shes used to being in a crate for a few hours at a time.
3.) it made housetraining SOOO much easier! dogs dont want to go to the bathroom where they sleep... so as soon as you take her out, take her straight outside and she'll learn quickly that shes supposed to potty outdoors

those are just a few of my reasons... but it really depends on you and your dog... if you dont plan on ever traveling with her then get a pen...otherwise go with the crate

what size crate for golden retriever?

j.w.

I'm about to buy a soft crate for my dogs agility classes. I was wondering what size is good. She isn't a huge golden, she weighs about 60 lbs. There are 2 sizes:
36 inches L x 24 inches W x 27 inches H
42 inches L x 28 inches W x 31 inches H
I will be moving this around a lot so I would go for the smaller one but I want her to be comfy. Thanks!

Answer
If it were up to USDA, the dog would have to have enough room to invite over all of his friends, have a BBQ, go for jog, play some frisbee, and have about 5 area codes. Here's reality:

Varikennel #100 21"x16"x15"H,
Actual CrateWeight: 7 Lb
Cats, Toy Poodles, Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus

Varikennel #200 27"x20"x19"H
Actual Crate Weight: 15 Lb
Beagles, Shelties, Min. Poodles, Cockers, Lhasa Apsos

Varikennel #300 32"x22"x23"H
Actual Crate Weight: 18 Lb
Springers, Border Collies, Bull Dogs

Varikennel #400 36"x24"x26"H
Actual Crate Weight: 23 Lb
Boxers, Dalmatians, Collies, Airdales, Setters, Aust. Shepherds, Dobermans

Varikennel #500 40"x27"x30"H
Actual Crate Weight: 27 Lb
Afghans, Retrievers, Pointers, Shepherds, Rottweilers

Varikennel #700 48"x32"x35"H
Actual Crate Weight: 44 Lb
Irish Wolfhounds, Newfoundlands, St. Bernards, Mastiffs, Greyhounds

What's a good medium sized dog breed for a teenager?

Paige

My parents are, finally, letting me get my own dog.

I'd preferably want a fluffy dog. c:

Price doesn't matter, I'm paying for it with my own money.
I'm very well aware of the price of a dog over its lifetime, but thank you.

Answer
Approx Cost of owning a dog 1st year
Purchase Price=$1000
Food=$500
Vacinations=$150
Vet bills=$400
Spay/neuter=200
Bed=$150
Treats=$100
Chew bones=$150
Bowls=$25
Collar=$20
Leash=$20
Trainning=$450
Fence=$1500
Vitamins=$75
Flea Control=$200
Heartworm=$100
Shampoo=$25
Grooming=$400
Grooming Tools=$250
Dental Care=$40
Stain Cleaner=$75
Waste Disposal=$50
Trainning aids=$300
Deworming=$30
Boarding=200
Crate=$150
Car Restraint=$100
Approx 1 year cost =6,600
Approx yearly cost $2485.00

Total over the life of a 14 year old dog $38,905.00
What good for one person is NOT neccessarily good for another. So research carefully. I would recommend a Keeshound or Swedish Vallhund or American Eskimo, Cocker Spaniel, shetland sheepdog, Standard Schanuzer for an active teenage or Dachshund for a lazier teenager, I stay away from the other herding breeds such as Border Collie, Komondor, and Puli, there incrediable beautiful breeds, but there intelligent nature is a double edge sword, as they can proove to be very stubburn, but require experience owners .

Remember puppies cannot be left alone anymore then 2hours. They need extensive socialisation, attention and obedience trainning to ensure they become well developed adults.

Medium dog breeds 25 to 50 pounds
American Eskimo Dog 6-40lbs
American Water Spaniel 25-45lbs
Border Collie 30-45lbs
If Border Collies are so smart, then why aren't they easy to train?

If you are not a precise sort of trainer (most people aren't), then trying to train an intelligent Border Collie can be a frustrating task. Yes, they can pick up commands on two or three tries but they are also very perceptive and are constantly thinking. If, in teaching your dog to sit, you raise your right hand and say "Sit", the dog may pick that up the first time through. However, if the next time you repeat the command, you raise your arm at a different angle and use a slightly lower tone of voice or a different pace, a Border Collie will often pick up the subtle distinction and think that you are using an entirely new command. Border Collies have a difficult time learning to generalize, basically because it takes a dog that is less "critical" to be able to follow a sloppy command. Training a Border Collie can be like trying to teach a nerdy child that likes to overanalyze everything - it can be frustrating and an exhaustive exercise in patience.

What are the other problems with owning a smart dog?

Intelligence in dogs is a double-edged sword. Yes, Border Collies can learn lots of tricks and can have quite a large vocabulary but they also can learn lots of bad things too. Having a smart dog means waging a continual intellectual war with your dog, trying to outsmart them as they figure out each progressive intellectual step you take. Trying to confine a Border Collie can be an exercise in futility. Just when you put in a gate, they figure out how to get over (under) it. When you put in a door, they figure out how to push it open. You put in a latch and they figure out how to turn doorknobs. Some owners even swear that their Border Collies can pick combination locks - though their paws make it hard to turn the dial. If you do not enjoy engaging in intellectual warfare, especially with a non-human, a less "perceptive" and somewhat "denser" breed may be in order.
http://www.bcrescue.org/bcwarning.html
http://bcbordercollies.moonfruit.com/#/the-kid-myth/4531402542

Boykin Spaniel 25-40lbs
Brittany 30-40lbs
Cardigan Welsh Corgi 25-38lbs
Amiercan Cocker Spaniel 24-28lbs
Dachshund Standard-11-32lbs
English Cocker Spaniel 26-34lbs
English Springer Spaniel 40-50lbs
Field Spaniel 35-50lbs
Finnish Spitz 25-35lbs
Glen of Imaal Terrier 34-36lbs
Irish Terrier 25-27lbs
Keeshond 35-45lbs
Kerry Blue Terrier 30-40lbs
Norwegian Buhund 26-40lbs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi 25-27lbs
Petit Basset Griffon VendÃ©en25-35lbs
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 30-50lbs
Puli 25-35lbs
Pyrenean Shepherd 15-30lbs
Shetland Sheepdog 14-27lbs
Shiba Inu 20-30lbs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 30-45lbs
Standard Schnauzer 35-45lbs
Sussex Spaniel 40-44lbs
Swedish Vallhund 25-35lbs
Tibetan Terrier 18-30lbs
Welsh Springer Spaniel 35-45lbs
Welsh Terrier 30-40lbs

Please look into adoption from the local animal shelter. However your parents will need to be present before they allow the process to take place

Help finding a dog!!?

Morgan

My family wants a mini goldendoodle but we don't have a ton of money to spend on it link me to web sites and place for mini goldendoodles!

Answer
Buying a dog is just the first expense. Vet fees the first year are $500. - $1200. The dog will need a crate, bed, bowls, collar. leash, brush, toys, and chews. Obedience training is $80. - $150. You should have $1000. in a dog fund before buying a dog.

Jumat, 07 Maret 2014

Could a 2009 Toyota Yaris 5-door fit a 36" dog crate and still leave room for other items?

Susan S

I've been looking at the Matrix 5-door but if I need to go with a cheaper option I may decide to go with a Yaris 5-door. Problem is, I have two dogs and I'd need to fit a 36" x 24" x 26" dog crate, a 21" x 20.5" x 20" dog crate, as well as any other items we may take if going out of town for a weekend or something. I know the Matrix would fit said items and I hear that the Yaris is far roomier than it looks and I know the seats fold flat but I'm still unsure as it is a tiny looking car. If anyone could answer my questions before this weekend that would be great, thanks!

Answer
I think it would fit.

Call me crazy, but what I would do is take the crates to a Toyota Dealership. I'm sure they won't mind.

The Yaris has a pretty big storage area with the seats folded down.

From your friendly Toyota Salesperson :)
Email me if you are near Northern Indiana.

Anyone know where I can get a good dog crate?

cheesepoof

I am getting ready to bring home my siberian husky pup on friday and badly need a good crate. I know i need the extra large crates and i plan on getting the cage like ones with all wire, no plastic. Now I guess my question is, where can I find a goo quality one? I was told that some of the animal shelters and stuff might have some for sale or vets will loan them... does anyone know if this is true? And if not, where can I find a GOOD quality Dog crate???

Answer
You don't need an extra large crate. Siberians do fine in #300-#400 size crates (around 36" L x 24" W). They need enough room to stand up and turn around comfortably.

If you're going to do a wire crate, and don't want to buy a larger one as the dog grows, I would recommend a crate with a divider panel like Yo LO! mentioned. The Kennel-Aire crate she linked to is excellent; they are expensive, though. I have several and love them.

Otherwise, I just bought a few of these ones:
http://www.dog.com/item/general-cage-fold-down---gold-finish/

The 203 is good for puppies/females. The 204 is fine for adults of both sexes. I like General Cage crates because they last forever, and the doors are more secure than a lot of crate brands. They are a bit heavier than other brands, though.

what are the effects of traveling by airplane on dogs?

Profession

Answer
If your dog is used to being in a crate, you should have no problem.
Tips on air travel for dogs:
FREEZE WATER in the small bowl that came with the crate.
It won't spill, and you dog will have drinking water.
DO NOT give tranquilizers!
More canine deaths occur from an overdose, than any other cause.
LOCK the crate any way you can. And mark it 'DO NOT OPEN'
I know of one case that the airline employees thought the dog needed some exercise (the dog had been shipped from Australia to LAX) and the dog ran out on a runway, and was killed.
You need a health certificate from your vet before the airlines will take your pet. And I believe it is only good for 10-14 days.
One of my dogs flew to New York City for Westminster this year. He was given an extra day to acclimate before the show, but he did fine. That was the first time he'd flown.
Your dog should do just fine.
ADD
If you tell the Pilot when you are boarding the plane that you have a live animal in the cargo area, it then puts the burden of keeping your animal safe on the airlines. (e.g. You can't stay out on the tarmac for an extended lenght of time).

how much should i charge for dog-walking etc..?

animallove

how much should i charge to dog walk, bath, and pet sit? im looking to start this since there r no actual jobs around here

Answer
I use a bonded petcare service to walk my dog and provide pet sitting services. That means they do background checks on all their walkers/sitters to ensure that they are trustworthy and reliable. I only mention this because the added comfort of knowing this means I am willing to pay a bit more for services rendered. (Also, I know they can cover a walking session with a subsititute dog walker if the regular dog walker is not available for whatever reason (e.g. illness).

I live in New York City and pay my dog walker $15 per walk for a 15-20 minute walk for my dog but because I have her walked 5 days a week the agency gives me a discount and charges $60 per week for an afternoon walk each weekday.

For pet sitting services, they charge $60 per day not including food for meals and treats which I have to supply (which is preferrable to me anyway so I can maintain control of my dog's diet and eating habits). Depending on who is available, they can either stay at my place while I am away or host at their place. I suggest you find out how much local kennels charge per day because as a pet sitter, you should charge at least that much because pet sitting is generally much prefered over boarding one's dog at a kennel for most compassionate dog owners if that option is available.

I would say these rates for walking and sitting seems pretty standard as I also paid about the same amounts for the same services in New Jersey and Florida.

Kamis, 06 Maret 2014

My dog keeps going to the bathroom in the house. Is it inhumane if I leave him in his crate while I'm at work?

I'd be leaving him there for about 8-9 hours :( The crate is about twice his size. Should I put bedding in there? and of course I'll put his water.

Answer
For me yes. Although I'd not call it inhumane, I would call this crate abuse. I can answer why best by attaching the words of a vet, taken from an earlier question on this subject -

"I asked my vet about medical pros and cons for crate training. His answer was that forcing a dog to hold his bladder and bowl movements can cause basically the same medical conditions as it would in a human. Including UTI, bladder cancer, bowl obstructions and so on.
He also said that keeping a dog confined to small crate over an regular bases could causes other issues such as thromboses, embolisms and problems with the development of the bones.
He could not name any medical advantage."

No dog should be left alone for that long, never mind in a crate. You have two ways out of this
1. Find somebody you trust to come in, at least once during the day, preferably twice, to take him out for a good walk
2. Get him into a creche.

No dog should be expected to hold for that length of time (see above) and apart from the physical problems, mentally he's not going to have a proper life for a dog. Cats will tolerate this life-style, not dogs. And this is not what crates are for - why do you have to ask about bedding!!

I know people have to work these days, but if that's the case, and it's not possible to make arrangements for the dog to be properly looked after during the time people will be out, having a dog will just have to wait. Dog ownership is a privilege, and to some extent, a luxury - with the exception that occasionally circumstances change and a return to full-time work is unavoidable. This is the only exception I can see to deliberately buying a dog, and then in effect, abandoning it.

what can i do about dog seperation anxiety?

untamed_li

i have a great dane so i dont have the luxury of crate training her instead i had to resort to putting her in the basement when i leave or at night. i use to leave her in the living room untill the day i left for 20 minutes and everything was tore up. it's getting very old and im so tired of hearing her cry relentlessly just because i leave the room. i tried a mild sedative, and walking her an hour a day but nothing seems to work.

Answer
Elaine is right, there are tons of articles about seperation anxiety. Here is one:

http://www.dog-obedience-training-review.com/separation-anxiety-in-dogs.html

What is the purpose of a crate cover for a dog crate?

A New Marr

Answer
Crate covers usually serve one of two purposes.

1. As simply a cover, this makes the dog feel more secure, and if the dog is travelling by car, blocking out the ability o see out of the windows may reduce motion sickness.

2. A lot of covers have a mirrore side and are used to insulate the crate. Either keep heat in, if say, the crate is situated in a cold room, or these types of crate cover are often used at dog shows to help keep a dog cool on a hot day.

Is it OK to crate an adult dog?

DD_838

I own a 10 month old puggle and a 13 month chihuahua. Whenever I go out my puggle damages something. I have no idea why. I was wondering if it would be OK to buy a large crate and keep him in it while I am gone. I usually never leave for more than 6 hours, with an average of 2. Does anyone have any thoughts or suggestions?

Just a note: He has never been in a crate before so, I am afraid it will traumatize him.
Thanks for all the great answers so far.
I was also wondering, should I put my chihuahua in there with him? It seems odd to have 1 dog in the crate and the other running around the house while I am gone.

Answer
My dogs are crated at night and when we go out. Bindi is 2 and Max 5 or 6. Crating an adult is fine.

Just make make sure that you introduce the dog to the crate. The following was written for puppies, but applies to adults as well.

When looking for a crate you want one that is big enough for your dog to stand up, turn around and lay down. You don't want it so big that he can lay in one end and use the other end as a bathroom. If he can do this trust me he will. There are all kinds of different styles of crates: the two most common are wire and plastic. But they come in mesh, wicker, all sorts of different materials now. I would recommend choosing either a wire or plastic one, especially for puppies that like to chew. Here are some pros and cons of plastic and wire crates.

Plastic: These come in several sizes so can accommodate nearly every size of dog. They also give a more den like feeling to the dog and have less of a cage look. The disadvantage to these crates is that you may need to buy more than one to accommodate a growing puppy, and they take up more room if you want to store them even though they usually will come apart in halves for storage. There are also some newer plastic crates that will fold up similar to a wire crate.

Wire: Like the plastic crate these also come in a variety of sizes. They do look more like cages though, something that can be fixed by purchasing a cover for it. A cover will also help some dogs feel more secure in a wire crate. The advantage of these is that you can buy a size to fit your dog when it is full grown. Wire crates have dividers available for purchase so that you can make the crate fit your puppy. These also have a storage advantage in that most fold up very neatly and can be stored easily.

Next you will need to introduce your puppy to its crate. Just sticking the puppy in there without a positive introduction can be very stressful for the pup. I like to bring a new puppy home on a day off, and try to pick it up as soon as possible in the morning. This way I have all day to introduce the puppy to the crate so that by bedtime the puppy will feel pretty comfortable with its crate and shouldn't fuss to much.

Start by showing the puppy the crate and let him explore it. Next show your puppy a treat and then toss it inside. When your puppy goes in to get the treat praise him excitedly. Repeat this a few times and then end this session. If your pup won't go all the way in the crate to get the treat try throwing it closer to the door, or even outside the door and then gradually toss it farther back, until the pup goes all the way in.

After an hour or two have another session with crate. If your pup went all the way in the last time start there, if not start at the point you left off. After a couple times of going in the crate and coming right back out you can shut the door. But let the pup out after a second or two. Repeat this gradually increasing the amount of time the pup is in the crate. If you do this several times the first day by the time your ready for bed your pup should be pretty comfortable with the crate. I also like to repeat this process for a day or two after the pup comes home.

Also remember that whenever your dog is crated you need to remove any type of collar, even a buckle collar can catch on a crate and strangle a dog.

http://www.tiaspetplace.com/housetraining_your_puppy_or_dog.htm

Dog Birthday Party Ideas?

Emily

My dog's 2nd birthday is coming up fast, and we're going to through a party for him and all of his puppy friends. I'm just looking for ideas for the party. Anything helps, I'd love a recipe for a dog safe cake, but I also need ideas for activities, party favors, things to have on hand just in case, etc.

He is a chihuahua, but there will be dogs of all sizes, including huskies, pit bulls, other chihuahuas, little terriers... So, any activities should be easy for any dog to do.

Answer
Pet Birthday Party Ideas

Decorations

If the festivities are for Fido or Fluffy, draw paw prints leading to your door with sidewalk chalk. Then cut pet-appropriate shapes out of poster board (bones or fire hydrants for dogs, fish or mouse shapes for cats, etc.) and hang them from the ceiling or from trees if you're having the party outside.

And don't forget to decorate the pets themselves. If your pup digs dress-up, go ahead and put on the dog with a party hat or even a tuxedo shirt or tutu. If not, give man's best friend girl's best friend, courtesy of a collar studded with diamonds (okay, rhinestones). If you're celebrating a feline, stick to the fancy collars (leopard print, perhaps?), since most kitties don't care for fashion shows.

Tips

If you're throwing a pooch party, by all means, invite your pet's canine pals as well as their owners. Just keep the guest list small and the party time to two hours so the dogs don't get too stressed with too many animals around for too long. Plus, you need to know that all the guests play well with your pet as well as other dogs, so save introducing your Rex to your new buddy's Spot for another outing. Should you invite compadres without canines? Only if they're rabid dog lovers who absolutely adore your pet.

Hold the party in your fenced-in backyard or at a nearby dog park for less muss, less fuss, but be sure to indicate an alternate date or location in case of bad weather. And keep lots of pooch poop bags on hand for any presents your pals' pets may leave behind.

If you're celebrating your kitty, limit the guests to just your family â cats prefer to keep to their own turf. Likewise if the party's for your iguana, hamster, cockatoo, clownfish or tree frog. While you and your immediate relatives are no doubt devoted to your animal pal, your human pals won't likely be as psyched about partying with your pet.

Activities

No matter what kind of pet you have, build in time for playtime. Get dogs' tails wagging with fetch or tug-of-war. If your party's in the dog days of summer, fill a kiddie pool with water and let the canine guests go for a dip. Let Kitty chase a piece of yarn or a flashlight beam in a dark room for feline fun (just expect a catnap for both of you afterward).

For a dog party, have a pet parade, particularly if the canine guests came in costume. You might also hold a talent show where old dogs show off their new tricks. If there will be kids at your dog's party, paint their faces to look like a puppy's.

If kids are attending, have them woof, meow or otherwise "sing" "Happy Birthday" to your pet in his or her own language. At parties just for your pet and your family, take time to present your pet's presents and play with them with him or her.

Food

Keep your top dog (or cat) top of mind when planning your menu. For a pooch party, make puppy chow (or, as Chex calls them, Muddy Buddies), the snack food that looks like Purina but tastes a lot better, and serve it in small dog bowls personalized with each pup's name in paint pen so their owners can take them home later. Add hot dogs with all the fixings and a bone-shaped birthday cake and you're set for human food.

For your canine guests, offer dog biscuits and other treats from the pet store or a pet bakery. Just make sure to keep the pooch food on a separate table from the people food, since some doggie delicacies can be easily confused with human ones.

Kitty parties call for fish â fish flakes for the guest of honor and filets for the humans. You might also set out bowls of Swedish fish and Kit Kats for your people and catnip for your pet. For a purrfect kitty birthday "cake," give your cat a can-shaped helping of Fancy Feast with optional mayonnaise frosting.

Drinks

For a pup party, offer people water, a Salty Dog or a Red Dog or Southpaw Light brew, making sure to stick a bottle in a doggy bag for a little hair of the dog the next day. Give the Rovers Bowser Beer, a nonalcoholic, noncarbonated beer for dogs made with malt barley and beef broth (no, we're not kidding).

For a cat party, whip up a punch bowl of Tom and Jerry, and serve water or milk flavored with chocolate malt powder or vanilla syrup. Just save the milk for the humans, not your feline, since many adult kitties are actually lactose intolerant.

As a final flourish to truly pamper your dog or cat â it is their birthday, after all â pour a Bark Vineyards' varietal (a nonalcoholic "fine wine for the canine and feline" made with meat juices) over their food. Cheers!

Question about DIY vaccines for dogs?

Erin

I'm going to order the combo vaccine for my dogs and do it myself. They already have their 3 year rabies, and have already had a physical exam done this year. I'm just unhappy with my Vet right now and want to save myself the hassle and money of them doing it. I'd get charged another exam fee, a travel fee since they are a mobile Vet, on top of $20 per vaccine.

My question is about vaccine manufacturers though. I'm ordering from Dr. Foster & Smith, and they have 3 different manufacturers for the vaccine I'm looking at. Does anyone have any recommendations on which to go with?

-Canine Spectra 7

-Solo-Jec 7 Plus

- Univac 7

I would love to hear from people who have done this on their own!
You actually don't have to go through your Vet for combo vaccines. In my State you only have to go through them for the Rabies Vaccine, which they already have. I'm very comfortable with my dogs and I have no worries about it.

Vaccines are actually very easy to administer. Vets would like to make you think otherwise because they want you to pay them to do it. Many Vets also don't tell you that doing vaccines EVERY single year can be very harmful to your pet and shorten it's lifespan.
I've done so much research on this, I know what I'm doing. My question is about the manufactureres (and I know for a fact that many Vets use these manufacturers), so please don't answer if you can't help with my question.
I also wish people would read my question. My dogs have their rabies shot, have had their yearly exam @$45 a dog, have been tested for h/w and are on prevenative!

OBVIOUSLY I take care of them and they are not being kept from the Vet! MY pets see the Vet more often in a year then some do in their whole lives!
I'm beating a dead horse here... but yes, I have done my research! I've spoke with my Vet about this too! Dr. foster & Smith requires you ship 2 day air, so they are shipped properly and I have no worries about that. I don't really care if another Vet will accept my vaccines, the rabies is the only one even required here and that has already been done by a Vet.

My dogs are big. A Belgian Malinois and a GSD. We take them for walks in the woods, and we also live near a wooded area where there are racoons, skunks, opposums, you name it. I feel that Lepto is the right choice for us, and I wouldn't even do it if they were small. I already know that small dogs can react very badly to it. Some people really need to just answer my question or don't say anything at all!

Thank you to those who have actually answered my question! I REALLY do appreciate it. :)
And P.S. $20 a vaccine + $45 for another exam= $65 x 2 dogs = $130 + a $20 travel fee = $150!!!

So it is way more econonomical to do it myself! Thanks
Thanks for the tip felicia! I will do that.

Answer
I have vaccinated my own dogs/horses for years (excluding canine Rabies and Bordetella which has to be done by a vet). In the state I moved from most vets would willingly sell vaccines OTC, but in the state I'm in now they don't.

I have never purchased vaccines from a catalog.

I get my vaccines from a very busy local Co-Op feed store. The things I am careful about is that I don't want some vaccine that's been handled improperly (allowed to sit out at room temp for a day). Those become basically worthless when given (leaving the dog poorly or completely unprotected). For me personally.. I worry about them getting hung up in the mail system somewhere and/or sitting in a warm post office over the weekend. I like our busy co-op because they have a high volume of farmers / ranchers in there and I believe if they had problems with their vaccines people wouldn't be trusting them to buy their vaccines from them. I take a cooler with me and have an ice pack in it. When I buy them.. they go right into the cooler and when home if I don't give them right away they go into the fridge. Most always I give the vaccine the same day I buy it.

You indicate your dogs are mature so I always go with the full combo Distemper/Parvo + Corona etc. My personal dogs are large so I always go with the 7 way. There have been reports in years past that the 7 ways were causing to much stress reaction in the tiny breeds so people backed off to the 5 way.

Fort Dodge and Vanguard are manufacturers that I always look for but it doesn't mean the other brands are bad. I'm just a creature of habit.

Always CHECK the expiration date on the vaccine before you buy it.

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evsrin
There are little stickers that you can peel off of the vaccine bottles. Keep those...put them on a piece of computer paper. Under each set of vial stickers write down the date you gave the vaccines, and the dog(s) - name, breed, description & age - on each page. I have never had a boarding facility (or my vet) not accept those as valid proof of vaccination.
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You're welcome Evsrin.
Legit -
I have a dog file in my file cabinet and I just keep everything all in one place to keep it easy. I even lay my dogs rabies tags on my scanner and make copies of those in case they lose a tag. Since most dog parks require that your dogs be vaccinated (and occasionally ask for proof) I do keep an envelope of pertinent dog vacc copies in there too. Easy Peasy..
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Rabu, 05 Maret 2014

Yeaaa! I just made $45 selling a dog crate on Craigslist. What should I do with the money?

Hon

Answer
Treats for you and the dog (if you still have it) And don't forget.Christmas is coming soon.

Where can I get cheaper dog supplies?

Like dog cages, toys, leashes, stuff like that also a "pee tray" my mom said in not sure what she means but you put it in your house and the dog can pee in it. I know she isn't talking about those matts that you throw away. But yea whats a good website.

Answer
For dog crates/kennels I've always gotten mine cheap off craigslist. My boys crate was almost brand new and in great condition, you just gotta search around.

I buy some supplies for my dog at petedge.com. I've also purchased collars and such off of places like amazon.

Also I signed up to recieve news email from petsmart so I'll get coupons and info on the specials and sales they have and I buy things then.

Don't skimp and be cheap when it comes to dog food though. Check on dogfoodadvisor.com and pick At least a 3 star food if not a 4/5 star food.

Suggestions for a soft or "camper" style dog crate?

forwardxmo

In the past, my dog and I have always travelled with my boyfriend's hatchback which fits my dog's wire and transport crates. Unfortunately, it looks like I'm heading to a dog show without him at the end of March. I can't switch cars with him because mine's a stick and he never learned how to drive one (and I'm not going to teach him on my old car, it's on it's last wheel as is...).

So I'm looking into a soft sided crate (the kind you usually use for camping). I can't just fold up his wire crate... it still doesn't fit in my car (and I'm not sure how we'd cram poor Odie in there too...).

It seems like there's a lot out there, so I was hoping for some suggestions. I know you get what you pay for, so I don't just want to go for the cheapest thing I can find, but with the internet it seems like there are just SO many. Anyone have any experience with one that they'd recommend? Everyone I know here seems to have giant SUVs that fit their crates so they never looked into it.

Thanks.
Yah... he always has a pillow bottom in his wire crate. Not what i was asking about!

Answer
I like the Noz2Noz crates. I found the best prices on line but it's been a long time and I cannot remember where (I will probably think of it later... if I do, I'll add it). Make sure your dog is perfect about being crated! A soft crate will not contain a dog who would rather not be contained!

If anyone from your area is going to the same show you are, perhaps they could haul your crate along... that way, you would not need to buy another. Also, soft sided crates don't necessarily take up that much less room than a wire crate, they are just lighter. Make sure it will fit before you buy one!

Soft Dog Crate that Exceeds 33in in Height?

Maria N

Hi, I have an English Mastiff and his current crate which is 33in is starting to be too small for him. His head rubs and his back rubs. Id prefer the cloth instead of wire because its lighter for me to carry and more portable. Can anyone help me find a portable/soft crate that is around 33-54in in height?

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You mentioned that your dog's crate was starting to get too small so I am assuming he is not fully grown. The largest soft-sided dog crate I have seen was 36" inches tall. The tallest wire crate is also 36". May I suggest a soft sided dog exercise pen which is lightweight and portable at 48" tall. Good luck in your search.

Whats the best dog for me?

drama_cat2

I'm current;y going to be moving, so I can get a dog. I need one that's good with cats, good with children, and one that won't destroy our new house.

Answer
Check on websites that sell dogs. Like the AKC (American Kennel Club). They sell wide ranges of dogs. They might have tips on how to choose a dog write for you.
If you don't want it to destroy your new house, try not to get a big dog like a masitf. Their HUGE!! But cute.

Good luck and have fun.

ps: make sure you find a good breeder who has had experience with the business in breeding. They will know what they're talking about.

Inbred show dogs are mutants.......?

Do you deny what researchers are finding?
I'm just curious as to what you have to say, watch the video in the provided link, given you haven't already.
http://abcnews.go.com/Nightline/Story?id=7055788&page=1
Don't report, please this isn't meant to offend, I'm curious to your opinions, even if they are immature.
& yes you know where I got the link, that's not the Q. & No I do not agree with breeding overpriced mutts or designer dogs as you call them.
Well I'm just confused, because the media referred to researchers as being the ones who call them mutants & that it is better to breed mutts.

I am also confused as to why I do everything i can to make sure my Chi's are happy & healthy, they have excellent temperaments & I have a wonderful mentor & VET, yet every time I try to share my experiences or knowledge I get attacked with TD, no I do not show, but how does that make me so bad?
& no I do not breed mutts. I have purebred AKC reg. stock. & I do think show breeders are aiming for flat faces in a lot of breeds that use to have regular muzzles, why is this? It is unhealthy for the dog.
& also some of the genetic joint problems found in large breed dogs can be environmental & therefore completely unpredictable even by reputable breeders who health test the parents & know the bloodline well. How do you explain that?

I'm sorry I'm just trying to figure this out.
---BYB care for money not dogs---you calling me an idiot?
That shows who the idiot really is. I'm far from an idiot & I *listen* to reputable breeders, just because I got the link from you know who, doesn't mean I agree with what she does, so don't stereotype me, cause YOU don't even know me or the thousands I spend on my dogs to make sure they are healthy, I stated I don't show, that was all. I'm not going to disagree with researchers nor am I going to agree with breeding mutts, I think people like you are in denial, I mean honestly, why are you getting upset if you know the video is rubbish?
From my experience, all of our mutts from the past, were healthier, keep in mind I said MY experience.
@mouse watcher, for one I have ONE acct. For another I do not have to be accepted on here as anything other than a user of this site, I am respected by those who have bought pups from me & know they are getting a good dog, that's all that matters to me, not your lousy opinion. I love how you label people who ask Q's. & want good answers as small minded, in my opinion the small minded are people like YOU who refuse to accept anything other than that showing makes you reputable as a breeder. Unlike all of you who have groupies with one another, cause you all agree with each other, I'm not like that, I stand for what *I* believe & no one else & I keep an open mind, therefore it's safe to say that NO ONE is my leader on here....lol you are cracking me up with your line of BS.
Also the TD is not from me, unlike you, I don't give TD simply because I dislike someone on this site.
Okay so I see from asking this Q. that most of you want to say the researchers are liars or biased. What does that prove? Nothing. You all are guilty of basing a dog off it's looks. Knowing my dogs are not inbred & are healthy & happy, is all that matters to me at the end of the day.
Good-I'm well aware of ALL the genetic problems with Chi's & as I have said none of my breeding quality dogs have any genetic problems, I just do not show them.

Answer
my opinion is the health problems in show dogs...akc cares nothing about health they only care about breed standards....the kennel club is banning inbreeding line breeding and selective breeding...and banning dogs from showing if they have any of these 3 breedings in them...i think akc needs to look at the problem instead of hiding it...

i have facts...no one has showed me anything different that it's not true...kennel clubs will lie to protect themselfs...news channels won't show something if it's fake...because they can be sued...akc isn't suing them are they?no because they know it's true..i like how my nick comes up in others answers all the time...:)

all i have ever said was inbreeding linebreeding and selective breeding is bad in animals if it was bad in humans...think about it...would you breed your child to another family member if not why do it in animals?i care for my dogs enough not to breed them to another relative...

i agree not all show dogs are inbred...but akc is not stopping the inbreeding of the ones that are inbred...if you think about it you would understand where i'm coming from on the breed standards...

La vita Ã¨ misterioso i have asked for proof many times that mutts aren't healthier than purebreds...not kennel club sites or puppymill sites but real proof...no one has showed any proof mutts aren't healthier...

akc is a registry they register the pups they know if they are bred by relatives...they can report it to the breeders club...

the breeders club don't make breed standards akc does...so akc is in it as much as the breeder clubs..

i get called ignorant just for my opinion...shows people can't handel others opinions..

average size for a lab dog crate?

nite a

i want to buy a crate for my 7 week old lab puppy. what size should i be looking for and about what price? i found a few online. These are the sizes.
1. 22"L X 13"W X 16"H -

2. 24"L X 18"W X 21"H

3.30"L X 21"W X 24"H

4.36"L X 24"W X 27"H

5. 42"L X 28"W X 31"H

Answer
Please see House Training 101. Get a crate that is adjustable so as the dog grows you can make the space larger.

CRATE (HOUSE) TRAINING

First of all save your sanity and the carpets by not using paper or pads and house train her to go outside. Teaching her to go on paper or a pad is fine only if you keep it that way. Training her to go on paper then outside will only cause you to have to house train her twice. I love dogs and own a Golden Retriever but who wants to train a dog twice.

Next thing you need to do is keep a crate and don't pen her in the kitchen or any other room. Only use the crate when you are unable to watch her but make sure the crate is of the proper size. Crates should just be big enough to allow the dog to stand up, stretch and turn around in. Dogs will not relieve themselves in the area they are sleeping unless they absolutely cannot hold it. Also there should not be anything left in the crate that the puppy can chew such as stuffed animals or blankets. If she does happen to have an accident in the crate these will retain moisture and the mess will be harder for you to clean. Remember that puppies need to go out often as they have little bladder control.

When she is inside and out of the crate you can tether her to you, so that you can watch her closely. This also teaches her to be on a lead and at the same time she can be with you. If you don't want to tether her then when she's not crated you have to watch her like a hawk, not only in case she relieves herself, but for her own safety. She will chew things she shouldn't that can be very dangerous. Many dogs have been electrocuted because of chewing through power cords.

To house train her. Take her outside every 20 minutes by carrying her, she hopefully won't pee on you while in your arms. Tell her "Outside" in an exuberant and happy voice. Take her to where you want her to go, put the lead on her a tell her "Go Pee" watch her and when she goes praise her profusely. Something like " Good Girl, Go Pee" and make sure you pet her at the same time. Take her back inside, into the crate, tethered or just watching her. She will have accidents and (You have to catch her in the act) when she does, show her what she did and say in a stern low voice "No potty". It's not what you are saying that gets her attention it's how you say it. Take her outside as above and say " Go Pee". She likely won't because she just went in the house. Stay outside for a few minutes and bring her back in. If training is consistent it should take no longer than 10-14 days. After she starts getting the idea you need to teach her how to get your attention when she needs to go out.

house training dogs (refuse to crate train)?

daphnelks

I have a 4 year old Shihtzu (kailer) and a 2.5yr old half shihtzu/half Australian shepherd (Niko). Kailer was potty trained and hardly every had an accident till Niko came. Niko has been a devil to train. We NEVER use a crate and think it's mean. We prefer to get the dogs to just bark or show a sign that they need to go out to potty. Niko usually whines as a sign but not always. We keep finding pee puddles and you know when one goes the other has to go too! Is there something new to try? We tried potty pads- they get shredded in tug a war games or shake the crap out of it games. Since its hot my parents are especially wanting to keep them inside but its really really making us mad to find puddles. Please don't try to convince me to crate train- I WON'T DO IT. I want serious replies only. Our dogs are a part of our family and we feel we shouldn't' have to confine them. BTW they sleep with my parents and usually get let out before bed, during the night, & immediately in the morning.
If you suggest something that requires buying can you refer me to where it can be bought and a guess at the price. thx

Answer
First, thank you for not keeping your dogs in boxes. Crating can cause stress which causes both mental and physical health issues.

Try starting over with potty training 101. This is a good article about the steps to take. Cleaning the puddles is especially important so they don't think a place is acceptable because it smells already.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/79206/puppy_potty_training_101.html

Selasa, 04 Maret 2014

I need help house training my dog! Please!?

Cayla

My dog, a mini wiener dog, that my boyfriend and I inherited from his mother and father who have both passed will not go to the bathroom outside! We have tried everything and I'm exhausted. We now kennel her at night and she will actually void herself in her own bed and sleep in it! I am no dog expert but I know that that is not normal. We feed and giver her water at scheduled times and let her outside very often. She will literally hold it all day and then wait till we go to bed and urinate/poop in her caged in area or her own bed. The dog was originally his mothers and she got breast cancer and passed so the dog lived with his dad who just recently passed from leukemia. His father never trained her to go outside and had no issue with her going in the house. She is 8 yrs old now. I do not want to have to get rid of her but I have a 4 yr old and she is kind of aggressive towards kids as well. My boyfriend feels as though she has a lot of sentimental value also. Is there any hope?

Answer
I have a dachshund and it only took me a couple days to house train him when i got him at 2 months old...it's not always the breed that is "difficult" to train...depends on the dog and owner, not the breed...treats worked well with him. i never rubbed his nose in it when he had an accident and never smacked him when he had an accident...just told him no firmly and put him outside for a few minutes. after he ate or drank or woke up, i would take him out until he pottied...even if it took an hour. then he'd get a lot of praise and a treat...just be patient with her, she'll get it...

i've never had kid aggression problems with my dogs, so i'm not 100% sure on that training...

but you need to give the dog time to adjust to the change...she's also grieving from the loss of her owners. it may take awhile for her but just be there for her...just like people when they're grieving, animals need their own time to grieve as well...good luck with her! i LOVE dachshunds, great little dogs!!

How Can I Get My 3 Dogs To Stop Peeing Everywhere In The House?

TF141

So I have 2 dogs and the oldest is around 2years old the other two are around 1 and a half. Anyways they have started to pee everywhere around the house and I think they are just marking there territory. They weren't like this though and I don't know why they have started too. They are all males and none of them are neutered. Any help?

Answer
That's wrong a kennel is not for punishment it's for peace and comfort. No you have to kennel train your pups. Dogs won't potty where the sleep get a kennel that is big enough for them to lay down and turn that's it. If you get it too big for them they will go in it. But train them to stay in their kennel and let them out every now and then and go straight outside to go to the bathroom after 6 weeks they will know to go only outside

Where can I find an indistructable dog crate?

Q. Our dog, a lab mix under 50lbs, has managed to go through 3 crates in the last 4 years. The first two were wire crates like this... http://www.pet-super-store.com/html/simple-store-dog-crate.html. On those she tore up the bottom plastic pan and pulled in and bent the wires on the sides and door. The last one was a plastic one like this... http://www.pet-super-store.com/html/canine-champion-pet-crate.html. On that one she eventually managed to chew a huge hole through the part just under the door and squeeze herself through the hole. I'm tired of buying dogs crates one right after another and am looking for one that will hold up to her destructive powers a little bit better. Any suggestions would help. Thanks!
hmm... I'll try different links...

wire one- http://www.dogkennelsandcrates.com/Majestic-Pet-Titan-Double-Door-Folding-Wire-Crate.html

plastic one- http://www.dogkennelsandcrates.com/Kennel-Aire-Plastic-Dog-Crate-40-L-x-28-W-x-30-H-Almond.html

-and I know the difference, just hoping someone with the same experience has found something that works for them.
While I appreciate people responding it would also be helpful if people read the whole post... I'm not looking for just any old dog crate. I've already tried the ones I posted links for and they don't work for us. I'm looking for something more heavy duty.

Answer
You can Google some gun-dog supply stores, many have very heavy duty crates, but they are expensive.

Here's one:
http://northcoastpets.com/crates_heavy_duty.htm

The only other concern with a heavy duty crate is that she may not be able to break out, but will she injure herself trying to get out?

How about this- don't fall over at the price:
http://www.kustomkrates.com/products/single_dog_crates/SingleDogCrates.shtml

My roommates Kylie and Jess dared me to let them padlock me in this heavy duty dog cage/crate they have before?

Caitlin

they leave for work. She bet me 50 dollars I couldn't get out of It before they got home. I think I could. Are my odds good that I could get out or not. It's metal etc. but as Ive said before I'm 145 5'8" and in shape.

Relisted because I didnt really get any good answers.

Answer
You say your room mates so I'm guessing your in your 20s? I would have assumed by now that dares were a bit below you. But my mum's dog has a lightway dog cage for her pup and it does get out of that. Saying this it's a skinny thing and it's a poor cage. I personally wouldn't do it. But if you decide to make sure your in site of the tv and have the remote in there because you could be in for a long wait.

Senin, 03 Maret 2014

Are you into any sort of crafts?

Bull In Th

I enjoy building small wooden cases and crates.

Answer
Yes, I can do lots of them. Make clothes, make pretty hair bows, Christmas wreaths that light up,
make Barbie doll evenings dresses, make quilts, make dog clothes, and lots of other crafts.

Can dogs feel guilty for something they have done bad?

Ashley

some say no but it seems like they can sometimes

Answer
No, some people think the dog is displaying quilt if they slink away or crouch down. They are responding to your body language and voice. If your dog has done something wrong chances are you are standing very angrily and your voice is loud.

Many times owners will come home to something damaged and starting their war dance. The dog is responding to your behavior and if this happens every time you come home then the dog will not look forward to you coming home and will try to get away.

In the above instance it would be a good idea to put the dog in a crate while your gone or confined to a small area. That way you won't be mad when you come home.

What size dog crate would i need if i have a dog whos 16 inches tall and 30 inches long?

Joe

Also where would I be able to get one for the best value

Answer
I would suggest a wire crate if you are doing crate training. You'll need a 700 or 800 series size crate. A 700 series crate should give your dog enough room to be able to turn around, and lay down. A 800 series crate will give your dog more room to stretch out. Petsmart and Petco often have crates on sale. I would choose one that has 2 doors, so you can clean it out easier. Hope this helps :)

What size dog crate do you need for a male newfoundland that will grow up to be 140 pounds?

Abby

what size would fit him comfortably

Answer
A 700. That is the largest airline, plastic crate they make. I am sure that there are probably wire ones that are bigger, but, I do not like wire crates as dogs can get a paw or a leg stuck in one.

Dog & Crate...I need advice!?

Jerome J

I am about to own a pitbull mix in about a week depending whether or not if im ready for it. I currently live in a 1 bedroom apartment (people say I am crazy by choosing a pit mix due to my living conditions). This will be my 1st dog but I have trained with k9 units for the past 4 years. I will be able to take it out for exercise daily for long periods of time. I have no concerns about maintainance, grooming, purchasing food, etc. I am only concerned about 2 things....housetraining it, and its crate. Is there even a crate that is big enough to house a pitbull that weighs 45-60 lbs (im sorry im uneducated on crates) and what are crates used for? (it seems like a prison for troubled dogs) As housetraining is heavily concerned. I am very afraid because my whole apartment is carpeted but I am expecting accidents to occur but I do not want this dog to continue pissin n shittn inside the house. I will be able to take it outdoors everyday. Any advice will be helpful. Thank you for your time.

Answer
Yes you can get crates for dogs that size any pet store or even walmart or target would have them. Crate train him in the beginning. when you can't be there to watch him he needs to be in the crate it will also help house train him because he won't want to go to the bathroom in the crate. Take him out for a walk first thing in the morning then about 30 minutes after he eats. Then just watch him for signs that he might need to go. At night about an hour before your ready to walk him for the last time before bed take his food and water up so he can't have anymore until morning. I did this with my dog and she did have some pee accidents in the house but never and poop accidents, well unless she is sick and she is 4 years old and has only pooped in the house a grand total of 3 times. Once they learn to hold it they can go a long time. When I'm at work she has waited 12 hours between walks with no accidents.

How much does it cost to take care of a dog?

Valerie

My brothers friend's dad found a dog that was left at his work and they cannot find the owner, so my mom said we could maybe keep it. she just wants to know how much the crate will cost and all of the accessories, plus the trips to the vet. please tell me the prices of the things listed below if you know! thx in advance!
Food?
Crate?
Vet trips?
Toys?
Clothes?

Answer
Food: I double checked this on the walmart website and a medium size 8kg bag of of regular food (Dog Chow, Beneful) costs around $20.00. Dogs really only need fed twice a day and if you avoid overfeeding (follow directions from the bag or ask your vet) you shouldn't be over spending on food. Shop around, different stores can have different prices or sales. My large dog probably goes through a large bag at least once a month but she is a puppy (technically doesn't look like it though) so she gets fed more/ Our medium sized dog (cocker spaniel) takes around a month to work through a medium bag if that helps.

Crate: Dog crates can be upwards from $50 (again wal-mart) but its not a necessary thing right away so you can take your time trying to find used ones for cheaper. My dogs don't have crates, instead they each have an old comforter (the spaniel destroyed his last bed when he got mad at us so no more expensiive bedding in our house) and they both like to lay in their corner or wherever the blanket is at that moment. A dog should have something soft (and their's, not your mom's favorite rug) to lie on available most of the time, especially if you don't want them on the couch.

Vet bills: I don't know where you live but I can give you the prices from my clinic, however keep in mind that this one is rural are government subsidized so a city price can be several times as much depending on where you go.

Because its a stray, vaccinations should be started from scratch as you don not know for sure if the dog has ever been vaccinated. The dog will need it's first distemper shot (approx $38) and in a month it will need a booster for this, same price as before. This is necessary or the first shot will be useless, this shot protects against several life threatening illnesses. The next shot is the rabies shot(approx$26) which for obvious reasons is necessary to be given to your dog. Both of these vaccinations will need to be boosted again in a year and then you can move to having them done every other year. At my clinic an examination is included with each vaccination so most people eventually switch to a program wherethey altenate shots every year, that way they don't pay as much in a single shot and their dog gets the health check each year.

In addition to shots you can deworm the dog, which I recommend just in case it has eaten something like a bird or a muskrat. Deworming can cost $10-15 I think, it really depends on the size of your dog. You can also do a topical flea treatment that also deworms so you basically hit two birds with one stone. (similar in pricing as dewormer)

These are just the basic components to keeping up with your dogs health care, I really recommend taking the dog to the vet and asking for "the works" basically. You want to start out right with your dog and getting him healthy with go a long way to making him/her a great pet. While there they can help you with any questions you may have. They can also check to see if the dog has been spayed/neutered, if it hasn't then please please please do, I know its an added cost but it makes for a much nicer pet and reduces their risk of developing cancer (mammary/prostate). I know the initial cost of everything seems like quite a lot but after the first visit its not as bad.

Toys: Most dogs like to be busy so toys can be fun. Its really up to you to find out what your dog likes to play with and go from there but I'll tell you what my dogs like: Lucy(large dog) loves to chew, I got her a kong, which I totally recommend as an awesome toy. Kongs come in different shapes and types of toys but they are virtually indestructible ($5-15) on average it depends what you are getting. Rawhides can be expensive when you think about it, som type sell for like $7 for two but you can get a bag of them for around 10.
Charlie(medium) loves balls, especially the rubber ones with bells inside, they cost about four dollars at superstore. Both dogs love milkbones (they get one at bedtime) again its a choice to spend the money and different stores have different prices, in my experience petvalu sells them at a decent price. the dogs also love empty milk jugs, which cost the price of...milk, they love runing around with them and pushing them across the snow same goes for 2L pop bottles (wouldn't let them chew them though)

Clothes: I would say not necessary unless its a short haired dog like a doberman or a chihuahua and is in contact with cold weather, then its nice to get them a winter coat if they`re spending an extanded amount of time outside. Don`t know the price though...

Extras: licensing, some areas ask for your dog to be licensed. (price will vary too for depending on area I`m sure)Also you will need a collar, and leash for sure. My clinic sells collars and leashes 10-15 dollars each, rogz is a great brand with fun styles and sturdy designs!

Hope this helps!

What size dog crate would i need if i have a dog whos 16 inches tall and 30 inches long?

Joe

Also where would I be able to get one for the best value

can a female border collie fit in a 30 inch dog crate?

Werty Wert

I have a red and white border collie and was wondering if she would fit in a 30 inch crate.
ANSWER ASAP
thanks
PS Im getting it for a friend
size for most female B/C

Answer
I think it would be too small. I have 30" dog crates for my Cavaliers and they're smaller than a Border Collie. Go for a larger size crate.

my pups kennel cough?

Gage B

after 3 days on meds..his cough has become alot looser but alot more frequent..But he doesnt spit and mucus up he coughs it up but then swollows it.also after he has a coughing attack..he breaths werid and then he calms down.But is the cough getting looser even though its more frequent a good thing

Answer
~If your dog has Kennel Cough symptoms, donât panic! The way this illness operates is analagous to the common cold that we humans sometimes catch; simply put: it must run its course. There is no magic pill or cure, but there are many ways to treat and ease the symptoms. The goal is to support the body (immune system) while it is healing itself. Antibiotics are NOT indicated (although they are routinely prescribed and used) because this is a virus, not a bacteria. Antibiotic use is actually thought to slow the healing process. Kennel cough generally will be gone in two weeks time or less, with or without antibiotics (but probably faster without).

Here are some ideas for natural treatments you may use to treat your dogâs Kennel Cough symptoms. None of these will harm your dog in any way, even if s/he does not even have Kennel Cough, but you may want to check with your own vet before giving them to your dog.

For boosting the immune system and fighting off infection:

Vitamins:

500 mg Vitamin C 3x/day (250 mg for tiny dogs) (If you already supplement with vitamin C, great! But this is in addition to the regular daily dose, and is spaced out during the day.)
Herbal tinctures:

Echinacea (give a few drops, 3x/day, either directly into the mouth or on food)
Goldenseal (same instructions as Echinacea)
Other:

Colloidal Silver (Give just a drop or two, 3x/day. May be mixed with food or put into drinking water.)
For directly combatting the Kennel Cough virus:

Homeopathic Remedies:

Bryonia (give 1-2 pellets/tablets 3x/day, allow no food for ten minutes before and after the dose. Most health food stores sell homeopathic remedies in the 6X or 6C potency, which is fine to use. If you have a choice of potencies, ask for 30C, which is a bit stronger. Homeopathy works when the correct remedy is matched to the correct symptoms, regardless of the potency of the remedy.)
Drosera (same instructions)
For soothing throat irritation:

Honey (about a teaspoon for a small-med dog, a tablespoon for a larger dog, 3x/day)
Eliminate exposure to second hand smoke.
Maintain humidity in the environment.
If you have more than one dog in your household, and one of them develops Kennel Cough, you can try to keep that one isolated, to minimize exposure to your other dog(s). However, by the time your dog is symptomatic, the virus has probably already been "shared" with your other pets or any other dogs with which yours has had contact recently. You may wish to treat all of your dogs, as a preventive measure for those that are asymptomatic, to ensure their immune systems are strong enough to ward off infection from the virus. Also, it would be good pet ownership to refrain from taking your ill dog to obedience class, dog shows, or any other dog-related event until s/he has recovered.

can a dog get kennel cough...?

MUAH**lol

???? wut is kennel cough???? and if it isnt kennel cough wut cood it bee? cause my dog has been coughin since wed ,i didnt pull him by the collar beacuse it doesnt even sound like it , he sounds like hes got sumtin in his throat and cant get it up

hes 5 yrs and healthy ..chiuaha/minpin

sry pnmanship

Answer
Kennel cough or tracheobronchitis is a highly contagious canine illness characterized by inflammation of the upper respiratory system. It can be caused by viral infections such as canine distemper, canine adenovirus, canine parainfluenza virus, or canine respiratory coronavirus, or bacterial infections such as Bordetella bronchiseptica.[1] It is so named because the infection can spread quickly among dogs, such as in the close quarters of a kennel.

You best take your dog to the vet.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennel_cough

Does anyone know of a good dog training school?

Cutie

I need a good dog training school thats in San jose and teaches:
obedience
Tricks,
Manners
games
and doin their business on a puppy/ dog pad..
oh yea and it has to be close to downtown or Willow Glen area

Answer
look in the yellow pages for the closest American Kennel Club. They offer the classes you want and it's been my experience that they are the cheapest by far and often the best because the people that teach the classes are people who show dogs in obedience, agility, conformation, etc. I've attended mine here locally 3 times with my pups and they were fantastic.

Any dog is accepted...doesn't have to be a show dog.

10 points for the BEST ANSWER!!!?

Amal

Hi!
Name some store names which are funny.
BEST ANSWER WINS 10 POINTS!
Thumbs-up to all sensible answers.
There is one which I know:
Fishy Trading

Answer
Leaven and Earth ~ Bakery, Berkeley, CA
Rising Loafer ~ Restaurant/Bakery, Pleasanton, CA
The Hop Yard ~ Restaurant/Microbrewery, Pleasanton, CA
Juan More Taco ~ Taqueria in Fremont, CA
Citizen Canine ~ Dog Kennel, Oakland, CA
Every Dog Has Its Day Careâ¢, Inc. ~ Dog Kennel, Emeryville, CA
Miss Pearl's Jam House ~ Restaurant, Oakland, CA
Bullshifters ~ Former Manual Transmission/Clutch Repair, San Jose, CA
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Tax Preperation, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Many Happy Returns ~ Tax Preperation, St. Petersburg, Florida
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Sample Return Service, NYC
Den of Antiquities ~ Victoria, Australia
A Den of Antiquity ~ Ashville, North Carolina
Crapo Appliance Service ~ Redmond, Washington
It's A Crewel World ~ Salem, Massachusetts
Bead It ~ Bead Store, Santa Cruz, CA
2 the Point ~ Needlepoint Store, Pleasanton, CA
The Best Little Hairhouse In Town ~ Camp Springs, Maryland
The Best Little Hairhouse On Campus ~ Two Locations
The Best Little Hairhouse In Gresham ~ Gresham, Oregon
Wok N Roll ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Linoleum Dicks ~ Floor Covering Store, San Jose, CA
Cyclepath ~ Bicycle Store, Hayward & San Mateo, CA
Know Knew Books ~ Used Book Store, Palo Alto, CA
Booked Solid ~ Used Book Store, Bradford, VT
Chain Reation Bicycles ~ Bicycle Store, Redwood City, CA
Pizza My Heart ~ Several Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area
Peace A Pizza ~ Several Locations in Pennsylvania, 1 in New Jersey,
1 in Delaware and 1 in Florida
Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Co ~ San Francisco, CA
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall ~ Restaurant & Pub Santa Cruz, CA
Hour Place ~ Clock Store, Capitola, CA
Garden of Eat'n ~ Restaurant, Utopia, TX
Beauty and the Bistro ~ Unrelated Restaurants in a few US cities
Little Miss Muffin ~ Specialty Bakery, Chicago, IL
Shuck's Transmission Service ~ Fremont, CA
Long Won ~ Chinese Take Out, Brooklyn, NY
Peek Funeral Home ~ Westminster, CA
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors ~ Various locations in Texas
Kuntz Insurance Group ~ Brookhaven PA
Mama Zuma's Revenge ~ chips made by Route 11 Potato Chips, Middletown, VA
Salt and Battery ~ Fish and Chips, Brisbane, Australia
Wok Around the Clock ~ Earlville, Queensland Australia
El Squid Roe ~ Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Master Baiter's Sportfishing and Tackle ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexcio
Dirty Dick's Crab House ~ Sea Food Restaurant, Outer Banks, NC & Panama City, FL
Mangy Moose Saloon ~ Jackson Hole, WY
Animal ~ Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA
Beaver Liquors ~ Various Places around the Planet
Beaver Bath Car Wash, LLC ~ Beaver, West Virgina
The Chocolate Mess ~ Chocolate Fountain Rentals, San Francisco Bay Area
The Daily Grind Coffee House/CafÃ© ~ Multiple Locations across the US
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop ~ Multiple Locations across the US
It's A Grind Coffee House ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Hickey's Pharmacies ~ Ireland
Hash House A Go Go ~ Presents "Twisted Farm Food", Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Schmidt-Haus Realty ~ Northern, WI
Schickhaus Meats ~ Meat Packing Company, NJ
Frodo Joe's Coffee & Tea ~ Coffee Shop, San Lorenzo & Hayward, CA
Frodo Joe's La Petit CafÃ© ~ Coffee Shop, Sandwiches & Crepes, Fremont, CA

thats all in my list!

Do you crate your dogs together?

Amanda S

I have two dogs and they currently sleep in their own crates. I would really like to start crating them together, for space reasons. But, I'm worried my puppy would drive my older dog (she's 3 yrs.) crazy all night. My older dog sleeps all night,no problems. But I know that our pup sleeps for several hours, then chews on a toy, rearranges her blankets,etc. Do you think she would bother my older dog? Every night the puppy tries to get in the crate with my older dog,and I'm tempted to try it but I dont want my other dog to be uncomfortable. Should I get them one larger crate and let them share? Maybe they could learn to like being together for warmth and companionship? Who knows. What do you think?
I think I will just keep their crates seperate. Even though I think the puppy would love it, my older dog wouldnt appreciate it much. She likes to sprawl out. Maybe we'll just let them crate together in the daytime when we leave, but have their seperate crates at night.

Answer
......HERE"S YOUR ANSWER......12 dogs later.....Crate dogs together?......NO........I could give you all the reasons , but hopefully your instincts will back me up...I used to have four crates.....all together ...like a cube....two levels....with nice looking blankets over the top , that we unfolded at night, making them a nice dark , quiet, safe place of thier own...they used to run to their little crates at night when we gave the bedtime signal...sometimes , one dog would go to a lower level crate during the day to relax , or get away for some solitude...there were lots of soft blankets, washed regularly in the floor of their "rooms"......it probably would be nice for the puppy now...but you'll have to break the habit later as they grow......my dogs used to have their own "spots" picked out in the front room...if one dog tried to take somebody else's spot with a particualar pillow....a fight broke out...I think they like their own space as adult dogs....they are territirial and will mark territory to claim it as their own...why should their "bedroom" be any different?...I am sure yuor adult dog would tolerate the puppy......the puppy will get used to the other dog "being close by" for comfort.....in another crate.....

My dogs refuse/dislike to pees and do his business on the grass..?

Jovelle

i have a 2years plus yorkshire terrier.. what happen if my dogs refuse to do his business on the grass where i bring him to daily? i brings him for a walk daily... at lest twice... normally he cleared his business and pees then i will bring him home.. can? will he hate it? hmmm... anothering is.. i leashed him once no one is at home.. will it be ok? i need to leash him because i don wish to see him pee around the kitchen... haiz

Answer
House Training Puppies and Dogs

If given a choice, dogs prefer to eliminate away from the areas where they eat, sleep, and play. Dogs eliminate in the house for a variety of reasons:
- There might be a medical cause for the problem.
- The dog might not have been properly trained to eliminate outside.
- The dog might be marking his territory.
- The dog might urinate when excited, intimidated, anxious or upset.

House training is accomplished by establishing a surface and location preference AND by preventing the dog from eliminating in unacceptable places. Crating and confinement needs to be kept to a minimum, but some amount of restriction is usually necessary for the puppy or dog to learn to âhold it.â Understand that house training demands an investment of time and effort. Puppies are sometimes not fully house trained until they are 8-12 months of age. As a general rule, a puppy can only hold his waste for the same number of hours that he is old, in months. In other words, a four-month-old pup should not be left alone during the day longer than four consecutive hours without an opportunity to go outside. By the time the pup is four months old, he should be able to make it through the night without going outside. Adult dogs adopted from shelters are often not fully housetrained and need a refresher course.

What to do:

1. Keep the dog on a consistent daily feeding schedule and remove food between meals.

2. Know where your dog is at all times. To anticipate and prevent accidents, you need to watch for early signs that he needs to eliminate. These signs include pacing, whining, circling, sniffing and leaving the room. If you see any of these, take the dog outside as quickly as possible. Not all dogs learn to let their owner know they need to go outside by barking or scratching at the door. Some will pace a bit and then just eliminate inside.

3. If you cannot watch the dog, confine him to a crate, a small room (with the door closed or baby-gated), or tether him to you with a leash that does not give him much leeway. Gradually, over days or weeks, give the dog more freedom. If the dog eliminates outside, give him some free time in the house (maybe 15-20 minutes to start). If all goes well, gradually increase the amount of time out of confinement.

4. Accompany the dog outside and reward him with praise, treats, play, or a walk whenever he eliminates outdoors. Itâs best to take the dog to the same place each time, as the smells may prompt the dog to eliminate. Some dogs will eliminate early on in a walk; others need to move about and play for a bit first.

5. Take the dog outside on a consistent schedule. Puppies should be taken out every hour, as well as shortly after meals, playtime and naps. All dogs should get out first thing in the morning, last thing at night, and before being confined or left alone. Adult dogs must get out at least four times a day.

6. If you can catch the dog in the act of eliminating inside, SHRIEK loudly. Immediately run to the dog and rush him outside. If he is small, pick him up; otherwise, just grab him by the collar and run outside with him. The idea is to startle him, which should stop him in mid-stream. Allow the dog to finish outside, and reward him. If you do not catch the dog in the act, do not do anything to the dog.

7. Clean accidents with an enzymatic cleanser to minimize odors that might attract the dog back to the same spot.

What not to do:

- Do not rub the dogâs nose in his elimination.

- Do not scold the dog, unless you catch him in the act of eliminating in an inappropriate place.

- Never, ever physically punish the dog for accidents; that includes hitting with a rolled-up newspaper.

- Do not crate your dog if he is soiling in the crate.

- If the dog enjoys being outside, donât bring the dog inside right after he eliminatesâhe may learn to âhold itâ to stay outside.

- Do not use an ammonia-based cleanser. As urine contains ammonia, this could attract the dog back to the same spot to urinate again.

Above all, please be patient! If a puppy has an accident, it is not because he is spiteful or lacking in the ability to learnâitâs because the owner failed to adequately supervise him, didnât take him outside frequently enough, or ignored or was unaware of the dogâs signals to go outside.
Canine Paper Training

Before we begin, we must make it clearâit is far preferable to teach a dog right from Day One that outside is the place to eliminate.

We donât recommend paper training unless there is a specific reason why it is necessaryâ if you have a puppy and live in a high-rise apartment, for example, or if you have an untrained dog or puppy and you have mobility problems. Training a puppy or dog to eliminate indoors results in confusion when you first attempt to take him outdoors to eliminate. By this time, he has learned that it is acceptable to eliminate in the home and may have developed a preference for eliminating on a specific substrate, such as papers, housetraining pads or adult diapers.

Training a puppy or dog to use a papered area in your home is accomplished in essentially the same manner as training him to eliminate outside. First, confine the puppy or dog for a period of time so that he is reluctant to eliminate, and then bring him, on leash, to the paper. Wait until the dog eliminates, and praise and reward him with treats for eliminating in the correct place. If the dog has an accidents anywhere but on the paper, you should shriek to startle him, pick the dog up or take him by the collar and run to the paper so he can finish in the appropriate place. Restrict the dogâs access to a small area of the home so you can monitor his whereabouts. If you gradually increase the dogâs access to new areas of the house, you will maintain his inclination to return to the papered area. If you are unable to keep an eye on him, he should be confined to a small area where he will not eliminate until he is fully trained.

Some dogs are sloppy about staying within the boundaries of the paper. Make sure the papers are replaced frequently, so the dog is not forced to move off the paper to avoid getting his feet soiled. It often helps the dog to understand exactly where he should eliminate if you somehow delineate the space with a visual marker. You can set up low garden fencing to surround the area with an opening for the dog to move through, or provide your dog with an indoor bathroom, such as the Patio Park. These contain a two- by four-foot section of grass, kept alive by a self-irrigation system. The grass is surrounded by a white-picket fence and fronted with a yellow fire hydrant. The sod needs to be sprayed regularly with odor neutralizer and replaced monthly. A less attractive, but highly effective alternative solution is to place a plastic tarp on your balcony (it must be enclosed, please!) and cover the tarp with grass sod. The benefit of using sod is that the dog develops a preference for eliminating on grass, and so will be equally comfortable eliminating outdoors.

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