what dog would fit my lifestyle?

Daniella M

i want a dog that is...

1. intelligent
2. doesnt shed too much
3. a small dog
4. a dog that can stay outdoors
5. a dog that doesnt bark too much (or at least not too loud cuz my neighbors)
6. a dog with not too much maintenance(like a bulldog)
7. lovable
8. easy to tame
im thinking of getting a pomerian or a chinese crested but im not sure yet...
i dont really mind the shedding if i keep it outside
ya i most likely would get a short hair small dog and keep it inside or get like a medium size dog and keep it outside. its just my dad is soooo strict about keeping dogs inside
look people im just writting out what my dad wants me too
I KNOW BULLDOGS REQUIRE LOTS OF CARE I WAS GIVING AN EXAMPLE OF A DOG THAT HAS A LOT OF MAINTENANCE!!

you yahoo answers people are sooo predictable " get a stuffed animal" gosh i cant ask a simple question

Answer
You pretty much described an Italian Greyhound! They are such cute little ...... but very sensitive to cold climates, so would not make a good outdoor dog. A Pomeranian would but they bark and shed alot. Dogs are best when kept inside BUT fine outside...if you could maybe make a deal with your dad to keep it in your room in a crate at night time?? That would be good.

Here are some ideas:

West Highland White Terrier
Norfolk Terrier or Norwhich Terrier
Corgi
Basenji
Dachshund





oh, and for sure not a Chinese Crested ----very sensitve dogs to weather. They need sunscreen in the sun and also hate cold.

Whats a good schedule for a new dog, first time owner...?

NJnetsfan3

I would like to get a dog, im thinking of a norfolk terrier or pembroke welsh corgi..... i would like to see a schedule of what i would have to do... I am at school from 6:45-3:00 so i cant do anything then but i could get my parents to maybe do something....

**When to feed and how many times
when to take it outside
when to put it in cage
and any other cares

Answer
5:00 am - Wake up, take puppy out of crate and straight outside to go to the washroom.
5:15 am - Feed puppy.
5:30 am - Put puppy back in crate while you get ready for school.
5:50 am - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom
6:00 am - Playtime with puppy/Walk with puppy.
6:40 am - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
6:45 am - Crate puppy and leave for school.

11:00 am - Parents take puppy outside to go to the washroom and have a 15-20 minute playtime.
11:30 am - Put puppy back in crate.

3:00 pm - Get home and take puppy outside to go to the washroom.
3:10 pm - Walk puppy.
3:30 pm - Put puppy in crate for a nap while you do homework or whatever you need to do for yourself.
4:30 pm - Play with puppy.
5:15 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
5:30 pm - Feed puppy.
5:45 pm - Put puppy in crate while you eat your dinner.
6:00 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
6:15 pm - Play with puppy/walk puppy/train puppy.
7:00 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
7:15 pm - Walk puppy to tire puppy out before bedtime.
8:00 pm - Let puppy chew on a Kong or play with his toys while you relax and watch tv, read a book, or do homework.
8:50 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
9:00 pm - Put puppy in crate for the night and you can now get yourself ready for bed and go to sleep so that you are ready for the next 5 am morning tomorrow.

That would be a typical day with a puppy. The basic idea is that after your dog eats, drinks, plays, or wakes up, it should be going outside to the washroom. The rest of the time it is awake you need to be supervising it and playing with it, or it should be in a crate. Crate training is the best thing you can do because it is a safe place to put your dog when you can't be watching it.

Both of those breeds are good dogs, just make sure that you are ready to take on the amount of time you need to entertain your dog. Also, make sure to look into going to puppy classes with your dog so that you can properly socialize it with other dogs and people.

Good luck and enjoy your dog!

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Is Buying A Dog Right For Me?

Rob B

okay, so i'm looking at buying a dog. I only want one and ive been looking all over the internet and seem to have found a few i like. I have a very big garden which is easily capable of playing in etc. But the only downside is im at work from about 8 o clock in the morning until around 4 in the afternoon, sometimes im back earlier, sometimes later. but usually someone will be home around 4 o clock, and then from then on i am able to put my full attention towards my dog. Is this too long to leave a dog on its own? and is there anyway i can keep the dog company without actually being there or having another dog? e.g i heard about toys, leaving the radio on etc? thank you

Answer
No dog or puppy deserves being left alone for that long with no socialization. No, a radio may calm him but it won't supply his needs or keep him company, it will just keep him distracted. Especially since dogs need a fairly amount of exercise, depending on the breed. Like Border's and Setters go for 2 hours of exercise whereas Min Pins need 30 minutes-1hr and a JRT -1hr to 2hrs.... The puppy stage of a dog is the most important time for it. It NEEDS to be socialized, as this is the stage for it to develop it's personality. You can try crate training, but that requires a lot of time and work and it's only use it Potty Training mainly. If you decide to get a dog and leave it locked up in a cage, don't blame me for goin roid rage after I'm telling you it's not a good idea, especially a puppy/dog, or anywhere from 8Wks-1yr.

Can you get a dog? Yeah.... If you do I'd suggest a lazier breed such as the Newfie or Norfolk. Or a Mutt or different Pure bred from a shelter/rescue(:

Should you right now? NO

ADD : @Cn, Puppies can't 'hold it in' for very long. And better yet, you can't train them. If he were to get an adult, the chances will be better for it to hold it in.

Is this a good schedule for a new dog?

NJnetsfan3

Monday-Friday

6:30 am: Feed Dog
6:45 am: Put in cage
12:00am: Take dog outside for break
3:00 pm: Take out dog, 15 minute walk, 10 minute play
4:00 pm: Feed Dog
5-8:00 pm- Let dog loose in house and play with anyone
8:30 pm- Feed Dog
9:00 pm- Take dog outside for break
9:30- Bed Time- Let Dog loose and sleep in my room

ive never had a dog before so please help...

i plan on getting a-
norfolk terrier or pembroke welsh corgi

im at school from 6 45 to 3 and my parents wont help, they want me to do it all in order to have a dog

Answer
No, better to do this.

Take out dog at 6:15am to pee. Make sure you take him to the same spot everytime and don't let him pee anywhere else. Keep him in the same area until he pees. Will help later;)

6:30am: Feed Dog.
6:45am: Take dog outside to pee and poop. Dogs usually feel like going pee and poop after they eat in the morning.
12:00pm: Take dog outside to go potty, walk him.
3:45pm: Take dog outside to potty
4:00pm: Feed dog
4:15pm: Take dog outside to potty
8:15pm: Take dog outside to potty
8:30pm: Feed dog a little less than the first two times.
9:00pm: Take dog outside to potty

If you go to sleep at 9:30 also, then its fine to make him go to sleep to. But please keep in mind, if you don't want accidents in the crate, you must take him out in the middle of the night, say around 1am.

If you yourself don't sleep at 9:30pm, keep him up with you until you do go to sleep. And take him out to potty before you do. Remember, the more times you take him out to potty, less chance of accidents happening in the house. You SHOULD NOT let him loose when you are sleeping. Unless you want everything chewed up. And, you SHOULD NOT let him sleep in bed with you. That puts him on the same level as you and you will never establish a dominant role. Put him in his crate at night. Ignore the crying for the first few days until he realizes that crying will not get him out of the crate. Hope this is helpful.

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What do I Need to Take Care of Norfolk Terriers?

Roni

So last night, my dad said this summer we can get a do. I did some research and found that Norfolk Terriers are really good dogs. All I need now is to know what they need to be cared for. Does anyone have a Norfolk Terrier hat could answer this if not... please just answer my question with what you know ( : Do you know of any small or medium dogs good for smaller homes? thanks!!!!!!

Answer
â¢Physical Needs: Exercise. The Norfolk is a working dog. It was bred, years ago, to hunt small rodents and to chase animals of prey. Nowadays a Norfolk is less apt to dig you up a mole as he is to wake you up to play fetch with his favorite toy. Norfolks need space to sprint and places to dig (one of their favorite pastimes). A yard is not an absolute must for an owner of a Norfolk, but you should give your pooch at least two to three ample walks a day. Norfolks who do not get enough exercise often substitute barking spells for walks and can easily dig their way through Grandma's hand-me-down couch if given nothing better to do.

â¢Physical Needs: Space. Unlike larger breeds, the Norfolk is a good apartment dog, assuming you give him the exercise he needs. Terriers are known barkers, however, so if you live in close quarters with noise-sensitive neighbors, you may want to consider a pug or quieter dog.

â¢Physical Needs: Food. Consult your veterinarian for advice on the best food for your pooch. Dog foods can vary in quality so be sure to scrutinize the diet you will be feeding Fido. Take note of foods that cater to small dogs. Starting your puppy on a specially formulated puppy chow (instead of adult food) is recommended. Make sure you always have plenty of water for your dog as well. Norfolks can be creatures of habit, so having a daily food routine is a good idea. If you leave food out, your Norfolk may pig out until it is all gone-rationing is a good idea.

â¢Physical Needs: Grooming. It is a good idea to give your terrier a daily brushing. His waterproof coat can get mangy if not groomed properly. He is a light shedder, so the grooming remnants should not take over your whole house. Bi-monthly bathing and shampooing is a good idea, particularly in the summer months when your dog is getting down and dirty in your yard.

â¢Physical Needs: Sleeping Quarters. Norfolk terriers, even though they have thick waterproof coats, are inside dogs for the most part. If you have a heated dog house, that is one thing, but most Norfolks will do better sleeping indoors. Norfolks are also not the strongest jumpers, so your bed might be safe. Crates and/or dog sleeping pads are a good solution for sleeping quarters for your pooch.

â¢Health Considerations. Norfolk Terriers are very durable little dogs. The only common ailment, aside from some eye problems, is the life-threatening heart abnormality known as mitral valve disease. This disease attacks the heart in such a way that it creates a backflow of blood into one of the chambers of the heart. Take your dog to the vet for a regular check-up every year to see if there is a chance of this condition happening.

What are Norfolk Terriers like?

JonasBroth

I want to get a Norfolk terrier, but I only have a dog lead (outside), no fence. I was wondering what their "attitude" is like, and how many times they ned to be brushed. Please help!
I know they need a crate, but how big? Should I train him/her in obdience classes? How much excercise? I need info!

Answer
def. need obedience, and exercise..THEY ARE TERRIERS..lol.. and weekly brushing also. The Norfolk Terriers are active, courageous, affectionate, balanced, and without any nervousness or quarrelsomeness. They are easy to train but need consistent rules to follow. These little dogs love everyone and are good with children. He will dig and bark if left outside for long periods of time with nothing to occupy his quick mind. They love toys and balls and are generally good with other pets, but can be difficult to housebreak. Norfolk Terriers should not be let off of their lead unless secure.

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My dog won't go to the bathroom unless she's on a leash...?

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Einahpets

I've got a new cocker spainel puppy [we think she's about a year old] that we found about a month ago. She's about a year old. We have two other, older dogs that easily go to the bathroom in the back yard. But Punkin', the new dog, won't do much of anything outside unless I take her for a walk about 4 time a day, or else she uses the floor of our house which isn't much fun.

I have to start going back to school soon, and when I do, I might not be able to take her for a walk to let her go to the bathroom in the mornings.

So I have 3 questions.

The main one I want answered is how do I train her to use the backyard like our other dogs.

Another one is how do I keep her from going to the bathroom on the floor.

And the last one that I didn't mention is how do I keep her from peeing on herself when she meets some one new [she gets very hyper when someone new walks through the door and, yeah, you get the point.]
Sorry, cocker spainel/golden retreive mix. We think.
Someone mentioned that I should enjoy taking her for a walk instead of training her not to go in the back yard. The problem is, I won't have the time to do that come next month since I have to go to school. Also, my mom and dad don't have time to walk her when/if they come home for lunch, so I want her to start going in the backyard with the other dogs.

I enjoy walking her but I don't always have the time and this doesn't slove her "going in the house and not in the back yard" problem.

Answer
If she is submissive to your other dogs, she may hesitate to "mark over" the areas they have already urinated on in the yard. However, given time, usually they will find their own spot and that becomes the "potty." Crate training is ideal for the indoor problem. It isn't cruel at all. As long as it is presented in a positive manner and not used as the "time out" place whenever she gets in trouble. Try luring her in by placing treats or a favorite toy in the crate. When starting training, only leave her in the crate for small amounts of time and let her get used to it. As she progresses, try longer periods of time. My Norfolk terrier sleeps all night in his. At night he is always ready to go to his "house." For the hyper peeing problem: ask your guests to ignore her when they first come in and she is that excited. If they pet her and talk excitedly to her, that only reinforces the behavior. If you have a friend who is willing, practice letting him/her knock on the door and then enter while you both ignore your dog. Eventually, your cocker will get the picture that she doesn't get attention until she becomes calm-submissive. It's all about understanding her state of mind....not ours. : ) Oh, is she spayed? Not only is this healthier for your dog, it may help with the peeing problem. Male dogs aren't the only ones that like to mark territory.

Whats a good schedule for a new dog, first time owner...?

NJnetsfan3

I would like to get a dog, im thinking of a norfolk terrier or pembroke welsh corgi..... i would like to see a schedule of what i would have to do... I am at school from 6:45-3:00 so i cant do anything then but i could get my parents to maybe do something....

**When to feed and how many times
when to take it outside
when to put it in cage
and any other cares

Answer
5:00 am - Wake up, take puppy out of crate and straight outside to go to the washroom.
5:15 am - Feed puppy.
5:30 am - Put puppy back in crate while you get ready for school.
5:50 am - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom
6:00 am - Playtime with puppy/Walk with puppy.
6:40 am - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
6:45 am - Crate puppy and leave for school.

11:00 am - Parents take puppy outside to go to the washroom and have a 15-20 minute playtime.
11:30 am - Put puppy back in crate.

3:00 pm - Get home and take puppy outside to go to the washroom.
3:10 pm - Walk puppy.
3:30 pm - Put puppy in crate for a nap while you do homework or whatever you need to do for yourself.
4:30 pm - Play with puppy.
5:15 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
5:30 pm - Feed puppy.
5:45 pm - Put puppy in crate while you eat your dinner.
6:00 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
6:15 pm - Play with puppy/walk puppy/train puppy.
7:00 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
7:15 pm - Walk puppy to tire puppy out before bedtime.
8:00 pm - Let puppy chew on a Kong or play with his toys while you relax and watch tv, read a book, or do homework.
8:50 pm - Let puppy outside to go to the washroom.
9:00 pm - Put puppy in crate for the night and you can now get yourself ready for bed and go to sleep so that you are ready for the next 5 am morning tomorrow.

That would be a typical day with a puppy. The basic idea is that after your dog eats, drinks, plays, or wakes up, it should be going outside to the washroom. The rest of the time it is awake you need to be supervising it and playing with it, or it should be in a crate. Crate training is the best thing you can do because it is a safe place to put your dog when you can't be watching it.

Both of those breeds are good dogs, just make sure that you are ready to take on the amount of time you need to entertain your dog. Also, make sure to look into going to puppy classes with your dog so that you can properly socialize it with other dogs and people.

Good luck and enjoy your dog!

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What are Norfolk Terriers like?

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JonasBroth

I want to get a Norfolk terrier, but I only have a dog lead (outside), no fence. I was wondering what their "attitude" is like, and how many times they ned to be brushed. Please help!
I know they need a crate, but how big? Should I train him/her in obdience classes? How much excercise? I need info!

Answer
def. need obedience, and exercise..THEY ARE TERRIERS..lol.. and weekly brushing also. The Norfolk Terriers are active, courageous, affectionate, balanced, and without any nervousness or quarrelsomeness. They are easy to train but need consistent rules to follow. These little dogs love everyone and are good with children. He will dig and bark if left outside for long periods of time with nothing to occupy his quick mind. They love toys and balls and are generally good with other pets, but can be difficult to housebreak. Norfolk Terriers should not be let off of their lead unless secure.

My dog won't go to the bathroom unless she's on a leash...?

Einahpets

I've got a new cocker spainel puppy [we think she's about a year old] that we found about a month ago. She's about a year old. We have two other, older dogs that easily go to the bathroom in the back yard. But Punkin', the new dog, won't do much of anything outside unless I take her for a walk about 4 time a day, or else she uses the floor of our house which isn't much fun.

I have to start going back to school soon, and when I do, I might not be able to take her for a walk to let her go to the bathroom in the mornings.

So I have 3 questions.

The main one I want answered is how do I train her to use the backyard like our other dogs.

Another one is how do I keep her from going to the bathroom on the floor.

And the last one that I didn't mention is how do I keep her from peeing on herself when she meets some one new [she gets very hyper when someone new walks through the door and, yeah, you get the point.]
Sorry, cocker spainel/golden retreive mix. We think.
Someone mentioned that I should enjoy taking her for a walk instead of training her not to go in the back yard. The problem is, I won't have the time to do that come next month since I have to go to school. Also, my mom and dad don't have time to walk her when/if they come home for lunch, so I want her to start going in the backyard with the other dogs.

I enjoy walking her but I don't always have the time and this doesn't slove her "going in the house and not in the back yard" problem.

Answer
If she is submissive to your other dogs, she may hesitate to "mark over" the areas they have already urinated on in the yard. However, given time, usually they will find their own spot and that becomes the "potty." Crate training is ideal for the indoor problem. It isn't cruel at all. As long as it is presented in a positive manner and not used as the "time out" place whenever she gets in trouble. Try luring her in by placing treats or a favorite toy in the crate. When starting training, only leave her in the crate for small amounts of time and let her get used to it. As she progresses, try longer periods of time. My Norfolk terrier sleeps all night in his. At night he is always ready to go to his "house." For the hyper peeing problem: ask your guests to ignore her when they first come in and she is that excited. If they pet her and talk excitedly to her, that only reinforces the behavior. If you have a friend who is willing, practice letting him/her knock on the door and then enter while you both ignore your dog. Eventually, your cocker will get the picture that she doesn't get attention until she becomes calm-submissive. It's all about understanding her state of mind....not ours. : ) Oh, is she spayed? Not only is this healthier for your dog, it may help with the peeing problem. Male dogs aren't the only ones that like to mark territory.

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What breeds of dogs are hard to housebreak?

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Czareena

Some breeds are easy to potty train because they donât like for their living quarters to be messy or smelly or they really like to please their owners. However, there are also other breeds that are more difficult to housebreak. Can you give me a list of these breeds?

Answer
Alaskan Malamute

Belgian Griffon

Bichon Frise

Chihuahua

Boston Terrier

Cocker Spaniel

Lakeland Terrier


PitBull Terrier

Rat Terrier

Schipperke

Siberian Husky

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Welsh Terrier

American Foxhound

Basset Hound

Beagle


Bloodhound

Dachshund

Cairn Terrier

Irish Terrier

Jack Russell Terrier

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier


Norfolk Terrier

Norwich Terrier

West Highland White Terrier




Afghan Hound

Basenji

Borzoi

Irish Wolfhound


Norwegian Elkhound

Saluki

Whippet

Chinese Shar-Pei

Great Dane

Irish Wolfhound


Mastiffs

Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier

Affenpinscher

Havanese

Italian Greyhound

Maltese

Papillon


Pekingese

Pomeranian

Pug

Shih Tzu

Yorkshire Terrier



I did some research and this what I got. I would recommend crate training it is great for smaller breeds

How do I house break the poor thing...?

chi_girl20

I'm getting a 6 month old Norfolk Terrier from a friend, the dog was raised outside and never comes in the house. When I bring it home it will be more of an inside dog. How do I house break the dog? Any suggestions will help. I go to work everyday, adn it will most likely stay in it's crate while i'm gone, how do I transition it so it's not such a shock, as it's used to roaming free?

Answer
That's going to be tuff. For my dogs, I have 3, it was all about positive reinforcement. I would watch them like a hawk, and when they would show signs of needing to go potty (ie: sniffing around in a circle, pawing at the ground after a little bit you can tell when they need to go) I would take them outside immediatley. I also put them on a schedule, every morning and when I get home from work about the same time I let them outside to go potty and when they do they would get a treat and LOTS of praise. Now when they go potty inside I would put their snout very close to it and tell them it's bad in a stern voice and give them a spanking on the butt. Not too hard or anything, it usually doesn't take much for them to get the point. After a few weeks of continuously doing that they got it. None of them have ever had formal obedience training and now they are much older and NEVER have accidents in the house. It's certainly not easy. I hope this helps.

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