this is an odd situation - any suggestions? Although I've had dogs all my life I've never had a puppy - and never a male (though I doubt that matters here) so I've never really had to housebreak before. I have two adult dogs (5 yr lab/chow and 14 yr chow/heinz 57) who are NOT crate trained. I...

PORTLAND (Oregon) - In wake of the recent rash of poisonings that killed 12 dogs at Laurelhurst Park, a crew from Portland Parks and Recreation made a thorough sweep of the park this afternoon. The decision was made following a meeting between city officials and the Laurelhurst Neighborhood...

I have a 15 year old Maltese. My mom took care of her until about 6 years ago then I took her. She's extremely attached to me. I can't even go outside without her barking and sitting by the door. I've been here for a year and tried all sorts of things to stop the barking but nothing woks. That's...

Since it appears to have come up in another thread, I figured I'd bring up something that is causing me a little concern. A dog park friend asked me yesterday if we could watch her dog while she's on vacation for about a week and a half. Dog in question is a 128 lb. female Dane named Pan who is...

We just adopted a dog from a local pound ( black lab mix). He's 8 months old and has been in there since March. There has been some obedience training ( sit, paw and down are the only behaviors he knows). He's not aggressive in any way but there is a problem I don't know how to handle. When he...

Poor Chloe is going nuts right now. Its 6pm, still in the upper 90's, wicked humid, and the poor girl is bored to tears (literally whining around the house). Last night the same thing - I know what she wants - she wants to go for a walk/jog/rollarblade or to the dog park. She wants...

"HP_BRS" wrote in message ... Hey folks, I am evaluating a two year opportunity in Cairo. My wife and I have a beloved two year old beagle who we cannot leave behind. Does anybody have any links to information about...

I am new to the group and have a question regarding house training. Every time I leave the room and put up the gate, my dog immediately urinates on the floor right in front of the gate. Even if he has just been outside, he will do this. He is crate trained and will not this when he is put in his...

Anyone in Tennesee able to help find this guy a home? Anyone know any rescue groups with room for him??? http://www.huunhuurtu.com/abandonedpup.html The story of where he came from is below- the finder is a cat person and sent the original to a cat list: Hi all, Survived the trip to the Klingon...

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Would anyone help me? My 8 week old pup, from a great line, is the product of 2 half siblings. It was an accidental litter. What are the possible repercussions on health or temperament? I do NOT plan to breed her.

Sometime here in a galaxy far, far away and an eon ago, there was a thread here, (or in breeds,) about dogs scratching or, "kickstarting " when they were scratched on their backs or chests. Most of the folks participating in that thread are no longer here and I cannot find it on google, but it had...

Ruud wrote in : Hi Child, snip I would be training the kids to train the dog too!! Certainly plan to do that, of course, but I figured it was better to do that in, say, 6-8 weeks. That...

On Tue, 29 Jul 2003, Arinté wrote: My wife made a comment that a big dog would, if given the opportunity, eat himself to death, but a small dog wouldn't. I totallly disagree, especially seeing that our mini schnauzer stole some biscuits ate them and went back for more. I am wrong?

The West Jersey Animal Shelter in Pennsauken, New Jersey has been told by their local health board that they have too many animals. They must reduce their numbers by 60 pets by Thursday or some will be euthanized. If you know anyone in that area who is looking for a pet, please pass this info on...

Marcel Beaudoin wrote: Just got around to looking at your webpage again, and I noticed that the info on Kahn has not been updated. That's it! The gloves come off! He's Khan (like 'The wrath of' and Ghenghis, not Kahn like Madeline). What'd you think my boy is? Some kind of sissy? To...

I have to leave to keep from going off (loudly) in front of everyone. Welcome to the wonderful world of dog shows, where handlers win more often then the dogs they handle do.... Dogstar716 Come see Gunnars Life: http://hometown.aol.com/dogstar716/index.html

Help! I have a neighbor who has a Jack Russell that they acquired via their college aged son. The dog was several years old when the son got him. There is some suggestion of abuse in the dog's past (prior the son's getting him). The problem is that the dog is prone to biting anyone who comes to...

So I am looking to venture into the world of dogs after living my life thus far with only ever having cats. I've spent the last month just serching the internet and doing some reading as I know it's a big commitment and I want to be as prepared as possible. I have been searching around for some...