Your Questions About Dog’s Life 2
Mark asks…
How do I stop my dog from barking at my neighbor who bangs the side of his shed to make her stop barking?
I have told him that banging on things won’t get her to stop, it will only get her to bark more. His response was, “Then get ’em to shut the ^$&# up.” I live on 1.5 acres, he lives on 2.5 acres. There is a buffer of 150 feet of solid trees between our yards, we can’t even see each other. He works outside quite a bit, and I know her “puppy bark” (7 months old) can be annoying, but I don’t see an end to the cycle. It is unrealistic of me to expect my neighbor to change, so what can I do to change my dog’s reaction to his behavior? One option I will not consider is keeping her in the house all the time. She needs her exercise and fresh air. I have .75 acres fenced off for the pups to run, which they enjoy. I have three other dogs, but they don’t bark very much, as they are familiar with all of the “neighborhood noises” and don’t respond to it. I have had my new pup 2 months. Any suggestions or ideas that have worked for you?
admin answers:
You are going to have to take this barker in hand an train it not to bark, especially at the neighbor.
First step is to kindly train your dog to be submissive. You can do this by daily walking you dog on leash for over 30 minutes. Keep the collar high up on the neck, so you have full control of its head. Learn to correct your dog quickly and sharply whenever it needs it. Don’t beg or nag. Lead dog never do. Otherwise walk in a very relaxed and business like manner. You are the boss. Don’t be nervous or the dog also gets nervous. Walk close to the neighbor’s place, so your dog gets used to the neighbor’s movements, noises, and smells. Remember to correct your dog as required. Soon, after a few weeks, your dog should be used to your neighbor. Hopefully your neighbor will help you by making noises and moving around near your property. Maybe your neighbor will come to like your dog when he sees how well behaved it has become.
As for your other dogs, each needs to be subservant to you. When you feed them, you still own their food and can take it away any time you choose. If you can’t, you are lacking as a leader. You are their boss and it should show. You can learn to walk them also, maybe 3 or 4 at a time. That should be fun. Walk in front of your dogs, not behind. Remember that you are the pack leader and therefore YOU must work to keep your status.
With my dog I require him to do something for me before I do something for him. Usually it is only for him to sit before getting a reward. For example he must sit until I go out the front door before he may also leave the house. We keep it short and simple and at the same time I have reestablished my leardership.
If you think you need more help, watch the TV show “The Dog Whisperer”. It is a great educational show and is entertaining also.
Good luck.
Charles asks…
How long does advantage dog flea control take to absorb into the skin?
I put it on my dog’s neck about 2 hours ago, and it is still wet. Can it harm her? She is a puppy
admin answers:
How it works
Use Advantage monthly to kill fleas within minutes. The active ingredient is imidacloprid, which acts on the nervous system of the flea to cause paralysis and subsequent death. Advantage stops biting fleas in three to five minutes and starts to kill adult fleas within an hour after application.1 Within 12 hours of application, 98-100 percent of fleas are dead. This is important because flea bites can lead to skin infections, cause discomfort for your pet, lead to allergic skin reactions, and can even transmit other disease-causing organisms, including tapeworms.
You won’t need to use another flea control product. Advantage kills fleas before they lay eggs, so their life cycle is broken at multiple stages. It also kills flea larvae within 20 minutes of contact.1
IT DOES NOT GET INTO THE BLOOD STREAM….AND IT CAN BE BOUGHT OUTSIDE OF THE VETERINARIANS OFFICE.
Dont let her lick it. It will dry she will be fine.
Lizzie asks…
The past two times I have taken my dog to a dog park, he ends up sick for 2-4 days and not sure why?
My fully-vaccinated 11-month old Boston Terrier loves the dog park, but for the past 2 times I have taken him, he has severe diareha for 2-4 days following. It is awful and results in long nights. I want to exercise my condo-bound dog but not at the expense of making the dog’s and my life miserable!
admin answers:
There’s probably something in the air (or park grounds) that is making your dog sick. Try a different route and see if anything changes, then call me in the morning. The receptionist will gladly help you with today’s consultation.
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