what would be the tbest type of traingin for a rouigh collie?

i was thinking postivie reinforcement, firm but gentle

Rough Collies and Kids?

I am looking at different dog breeds that I can trust arround my children (it will be several years before I can get one). One breed I was looking at is the rough collie (like Lassie). Are they good with kids?

What’s your favorite breed of dog?

B.A Do you pick that one because of looks or temperament?
I haven’t done any T.D’s I respect and appreciate each and every breed of dog answer here.

How long to get rid of fleas?

My puppy had fleas a couple weeks ago. I gave her a flea bath and used pesticide spray around the house. She’d had just started the medication revolution at that point.

But she still keeps itching. I gave her another flea bath a week later. Then, I took her took the bet vet who could only find one flea dirt.

I haven’t given her another bath in case she has skin dryness. She’d keeps scratching the saved three spots.

Anyone else have this issue with their pup? Any recommendations?

Are certain breeds of dogs more likely to have fleas?

I have two dogs that are yard dogs. One has very long fur, the other has short fur. They are both mixed breeds. Amazingly, the dog with long fur does not have fleas or ticks. The dog with short fur has fleas all over, no ticks. Even after treating with fleas soap and flea powder, in one day he is infested again. They play together and still only one has fleas. Why is that? Any ideas on the best remedy for the fleas.

How do you get rid of fleas?

My two dogs have had fleas for quite a while now. I can’t seem to get rid of them. I have tried all these different flea killing shampoos but none seem to help for more than twenty minutes. I even tried using dawn dish soap since it kills fleas too. My house is vacuumed daily but they still seem to get fleas on them. Any help?

What is the average life span of a pekingnese/poodle mix?

I have a dog that just turned 2 around a month ago. It is a peekapoo or pekingnese/poodle mix. I want to see how long how he could live so I could spend as time as possible with him. So what is the average life span of this breed, or poodles and pekingneses? Thank you

What is the life span of a pet with lung disease?

His name was Angelo, he had a very advance case of bronchitis and pneumonia. He was on medication, he was getting better but he took a turn for the worse. He died this past wednesday, he had just turned 3 five days before he past. I gave him his meds everyday as I was told.
My question is how long is the life span of a dog with this type of illness. The doctor told me she didn’t expect Angelo to live long, but that he died too soon and too sudden.

What is the life span of a pit bull/blue heeler mix?

Found the papers for my dog 🙂 she is half pit bull, and half blue heeler, what is the life span of them? I am just curious
wendy my dog is 6 years old already, and shes a healthy dog

what do you get when you cross breed a corgidor with a lab?

I have a Corgidor (Corgi/black lab hybrid) and i wanted to know if she was breed to a pure breed lab if the resulting puppies would have longer legs, like the Labradore, since they will have more lab in them then anything else?

Which Breed Is Better For Family, Border Collies or Australian Shepards?

Which breed is best with kids and other pets (like cats) and which needs more physical actiovity? Whcih breed is more enrgetic and which is slightly more calm?

What Is The Best Dog To Get With A 2 Year Old?

I was thinking of getting a dog but i have a 2 year old daughter so i wanted a friendly one. What is the best breed of dog to be around young children?

How do I prolong my dog’s life?

I have a boxer, and love him more than life itself. He just turned 2, and is fairly healthy. He has mild allergies, and seizures which are finally getting under control. I try to take care of him, with regular vet visits, vaccinations, flea/tick prevention, and heartworm medication.

How do I prevent him from getting something serious like cancer, like many boxers do? I feed him Acana, and give him plain organic yogurt, brewers yeast, a multi vitamins with b added, and fish oil for neurological support. What else can I do to keep him healthy?

How can I get my dog to listen without using treats as a reward?

My six month old Siberian Husky mix is very smart, but he can be stubborn. He will listen 100% of the time if I have food in my hand. I want to get him to listen without using a treat as a reward, but he just wont listen.

I have tried praise, like petting and saying “Good boy, Akino!”. *My dog’s name is Akino
But he just gets too excited and he will bite, almost like he thinks we’re playing.

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

How long can a dog or 5/m old puppy sleep undisturbed?

Its Summer and i don’t have a job or summer school and my social life is just barely noticeable so i have a lot of time on my hands for a few months.

Today i wanted to watch Pacific Rim so I snail-pace walked my puppy outside at 11 morning for nearly 2 hours (1 hour more and walked slower then usual), from the park, to even my old elementary school to make sure he was tired enough to avoid destructive chewing then before leaving i fed him. I can trust him to not pee on the carpet or furniture since he can hold his urine for up 6 hours. (not that i forced him to, it was that one day we took him with us for a visit grandma because nobody will be at home to take care of him.)

After the walk and movie (it was awesome by the way) i came home and there he was happy to see me, he jumped around me for a few seconds then plopped back to his favorite sleeping spot near the window and started sleeping again. I left at 2:15 and came back came back at 5:00 and he’s still sleeping even now at 7:00PM, thats like almost 5 hours, usually after walks and play he naps for about 2 hours then runs around the house and sometimes humps the bed/blanket because he’s so untrained and hyper.

This interests me, how long can a dog or 5/m old puppy sleep undisturbed? I’m not concerned about his health, (he’s perfectly healthy, just untrained/disobiedient), I’m just a little curious about a dog’s sleeping patterns

Is lottie a good name for a rough collie pup?

I’ve always liked the name lottie (it’s short for charlotte in humans) I’m getting a rough collie puppy and was wondering if anyone had an ideas?

Is a rough collie puppy bought better with a brother/sister or alone?

I love rough collies. I’ve had a lot in the past, but never two. But ever since I read on a book having a littermate is a good thing because they won’t be as lonely, I’ve been doubtfull. Should I buy two? Money is not really a big problem but how to puppy feels is. Please include some details and tell me how to prepare for two!

what are names for a rough collie female puppy ?

Im getting a rough collie female who is a black tri .

do you feel that some dogs are worth more than others?

Do you feel that a randomly bred mutt is somehow worth less than say a champion show dog?

I do not mean “worth” as in money I mean the actual life of the dog.

A person in my family thinks that purebred dogs’ lives are worth more than mutts’ lives. He says mutts are good first time dogs for people because if they mess up, oh well it’s just a mutt. Not like they are ruining a good purebred.

If you don’t agree then can you at least see his point?

No flames please. I just think it’s an interesting opinion. I do not mean to offend anyone with a pet mutt. (I have a mutt too!)

Do older dogs act playfully before they die?

Our 9 yr old wolf is acting like a puppy. He hasn’t been this active ever since I’ve known him. Then today he had a seizure. He’s OK but, it does seem like it could be a natural part of a dog’s life and perhaps a tell tale behavior. Does anybody have any similar experiences that happened before the passing of your pet?

What playstation 3 games would you reccomend to me?

I might get a ps3 and my friend has these games and i really like them
Heavy Rain
Eyepet
Singstar
Dog’s life (ps2)
Buzz
Little big planet
Are there any more good games like these you would reccomend to me? These are the sorts of things i like 🙂

if you could only pick one dog for the rest of your life what dog/breed would that be? and why?

Just curious… I would take the Doberman Pinscher. They are still lap dogs..lol and yet are protective and gentel also.
love them.

I’m thinking of getting a rough collie, but can they co-exist with ferrets?

Can they? Should I be concerned? Of course I’m going to take precautions, but still…

introducing a puppy to an existing dog?

we have a 2 year old female Chocolate Labrador who is lively and fussed over. She has a very friendly temperament although she can be boisterous. she can display dominant charachtersistics when playing with other dogs.
We are getting a 7 week old puppy (today) – male Labrador/ collie mix.
I would like to get some practical advice from someone with real expereience on introducing them to one another.
Thanks in advance.

what is the difference between adopting a dog or rescuing one?

well i compared buying a dog from a store and adopting a dog and i saw that adopting one would be better. I’ve heard that you can rescue a dog too. i got mixed up, are they both the same meaning? if they aren’t, then which is better?

Do shelters have a “Do Not Adopt” list that they share with other shelters?

I’m a life-long dog lover and long-time dog owner who recently adopted a dog from a pet rescue shelter, following the passing of my last dog at an old age, and I now want to become involved with dog rescue myself as a ‘foster parent.’ I have great respect for rescue shelters and the people who are involved with them, whom I have found to be extremely loving, dedicated individuals who sincerely want to help animals in need, as do I. But yesterday I got in an argument with a woman who runs a shelter who was involved with my adoption of my last dog, and today I got a very ugly, accusing email letter from her telling me, among other things, that she has had my name put on “The DNA (do not adopt) list.”

I’m very upset about this, as I very seriously want to help the cause of animal rescue by becoming a dog fosterer. In addition, I might well be adopting another dog in the near future.

What is both ironic and sad is that we can provide a rescued dog with a great deal of love, attention, and care because we are home during the day, my husband jogs 5 miles a day with our dog(s), we even enlist the help of a dog trainer (positive reinforcement method). Our dogs are our children, and they are happy in our home–our friends and neighbors and veterinarian will attest to that. This woman is not doing ‘rescued dogs’ any favors by putting us on a “Do Not Adopt” list.

So is it true that shelters have a “Do Not Adopt List” which they share with other shelters? If so, what can I do about it to clear my name?
Hi Alisha,

Thanks for asking. It is an extremely long story, too long to get into. Otherwise I would tell you.

How could me and my dog become a K-9 search and rescue team?

This is a job that seems extremely fun and something I could do for the rest of my life. My golden retriever has a nose like I have never seen. I just don’t know what training me and him would need and/or certifications.

Is the smallest rough collie puppy of a litter unhealthy?

I am purchasing a rough collie and my kids favor the littlest. At 8 weeks he is 8 pounds…while some of the others are 9 and 10+ and one is a really big guy…At birth , this little one was half the size of his littlemates. How concerned should I be that choosing this pup may pose health problems down the line? When he was born, he needed assistance to assure his chance to nurse. Eats fine on his own now and holds his own with all the others…vet checked with no problems noted.

How to train my border collie puppy?

he is about 5 months old and very energetic.we have an older dog (border collie also) and our puppy is always biteing him and chasing him, and getting in the way of the older dog. when ever i try to scold him, he doesnt listen. we also want to train him to work cows, how do we teach him everything he needs to know easily?

How can I stop a staff/collie cross puppy biting my face?

Our puppy is perfectly ok playing and licking us and then all of a sudden just snaps at our faces. Got my nose! It hurts. What’s the best way to deal with this?

Im taking my dogs to the river with my boyfriend, any suggestions?

i have a life jacket for both my dogs. one is a blue heeler (10 mnths) and the other is an adult chinese crested powderpuff. Its only me and my boyfriend with these two. on the river (Salt river in mesa, az). ANY SUGGESTIONS or ADVICE?

Does my dog need a life jacket for the lake?

Well i have a germen and rott mix (his pretty big 102 pounds) and i want to take him to lake mead at Nevada to walk him next to the shore line but my dad keeps saying that i cant unless he has a life jacket or i get a ticket is that true?

Thinking about starting to go hiking with my dog?

I visit my local dog park all the time and there are trails in the back, I own a mini schnauzer with lots of energy so I’m planning on starting to take him hiking there, they also have a lake and a fenced area with shade. I’m just wondering what I should bring along, so far my pack has his life-jacket, collar and leash of course, small bowl and water, what else do you bring a long when you go hiking and to the lake for a swim with your dog?

What awards did buzz aldrin get?

Looking for Colliers blk/wht print matching one of woman looking away holding picture of soldier behind her.?

Have black and white print/picture of a woman (civil war era) looking into the distance holding a picture of a soldier behind her. Picture is entitled ‘waiting’. Am told this is part of a set. Would like information on the other picture (name, where to purchase, etc.)

If hell is so bad why did faithful Job want to there ?

Job 14:13 New International Version
“If only you would hide me in the grave and conceal me till your anger has passed! If only you would set me a time and then remember me!

As all Christians who read the bible know hell is the grave , some falsely teach hell is a place of torment , if Job thought that then why did he want to go to hell for some peace & rest ?

What are some good family dogs?

We want a medium sized (around labrador size) dog that doesn’t shed much, and is good with other dogs and kids. Any breed that’s matches this will help. Thanks!
I agree, labs are amazing dogs, but we already have one and we would like a different breed. Thanks anyway though!

how can i stop my border collies shedding hair?? is there a kind of dog food that can help prevent it??

i need help so i dont have to get rid of my dog. please
i need help, i dont want to have to get rid of her. she`s only 8 months old and i love her. but my mom says her shedding is too much.she said i need to find some way to stop it or she`s getting rid of her. is there and food or supplements or anything. im really scared im gonna loose my dream dog.please help

Do rough coated collies shed a lot?

I really want a collie i have 2 jack Russel’s they shed but my mom says no automatically if they drool a lot or if they shed anyone?

Doggers – what temperature is it where you are today?

It is going to be about 40 C here today (about 104 F).

I have closed up the house, shut all the blinds and made sure that the dogs’ paddling pool is filled and in the shade.

What do you do to help your animals cope with extremes of heat and/or cold?
Walks have to be either early in the morning or well after dark here. Canberra seems to have its hottest part of the day between 3 and 6pm.

Is there any possible way to extend a dogs’ life?

I was just wondering if there’s any way to make a dog live longer?

What to do during a dog’s seizure and what is the cost of medication?

My 3 year old lab had two seizures in March of this year (really weak, not diagnosed). Yesterday my wife and I noticed he was having one. I rubbed him down and talked to him during the seizure until it went away (3-5 minutes). What else can I do? I know I have to take him to the vet and most likely get him medicated. How much money are we looking at?

R&P… Blast back to the Nifty 90’s, please?

Hello there, my fellow rock and poppers!
Earlier today, I asked a question on people’s opinions on the statement “Nevermind is the best album of the 90’s.” I also posted Rolling Stone’s top 10 albums of the 90’s, and let’s just say that I don’t completely agree with it…

So here’s the scoop:

ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE (yes, the critics, the smarter than you people’s choices)
TOP 100 90’s ALBUMS
SHOWN HERE: TOP 10

1. Nevermind – Nirvana
2. The Chronic – Dr. Dre
3. OK Computer – Radiohead
4. Achtung Baby – U2
5. The Miseducation of Lauryn hill – Lauryn Hill
6. Ten – Pearl Jam
7. In Utero – Nirvana
8. Ready to Die – The Notorious B.I.G.
9. Odelay – Beck
10. Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain – Pavement

Question: What’s your opinion on this list?

View the full 100 here at: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/100-best-albums-of-the-nineties-20110427

*WARNING: There is no Alice in Chains, Sonic Youth, Tool, Hole, or Weezer on this list!!!*

ROLLING STONE READER’S CHOICE (real life normal music fans voted for this list)
THE TOP 10 ALBUMS OF THE 90’s

1. Nevermind – Nirvana
2. OK Computer – Radiohead
3. Ten – Pearl Jam
4. Achtung Baby – U2
5. (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? – Oasis
6. Siamese Dream – Smashing Pumpkins
7. Metallica (The Black Album) – Metallica
8. Grace – Jeff Buckley
9. Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness – Smashing Pumpkins
10. Use Your Illusion 1 and 2 – Guns N’ Roses

Question 2: What’s your opinion of this list?
(I actually voted on this poll! That’s probably why you saw so many Smashing Pumpkins.. teehee.)

Question 3: So…

What is rock and pop’s top 10 albums of the 90’s?

Here’s what we’ll do:

a) Please list your top 10 best albums of the 90’s! 🙂

b) I will tally it all up after a few days.

c) I will post the results in another question!

d) And we can all just sit back, kick up our feet, and admire the work. (I hope you all will like the results, but I can’t be a crowd pleaser!)

So three questions:

1. What’s your opinion of Rolling Stone’s critic’s top 10 albums of the 90’s?

2. What’s your opinion of Rolling Stone’s reader’s top 10 albums of the 90’s?

3. What’s YOUR list of Top 10 albums of the 90’s?

I know it’s hard… but we can do this, ya’ll! Let’s blast back and appreciate this great decade of music! 🙂

Enjoy, and thank you! 🙂

*Star this if you LOVE the 90’s! I wanna see how many 90’s lovers there are!!!*

cant find a reggae song! please help?

im looking for a song, i dont know the name but i know some of the lyrics, its kinda only a few lyrics of the song, it goes like this…now i am a man i justa bung all the weed in a chalwa, i donta bung it in a rizla..and thats all i know of the song lol, but if u kno the song u will know what its called 🙂

Can Name Twelv Albums You Can Live Without?

I would like a list and short review of ten albums you cant live without. Here’s my list.

Louis Armstrong : All Time Greatest Hits.
This is more than a Greatest Hits Album it has most of his solo songs on it. His work was spread among a lot of Ella Fitzgerald and other Jazz musicians albums. Which is a shame this, man embodied raw talent. Louis Armstrong did for the Trumpet what Jimmy Hendrix did for the Electric Guitar and Neil Peart and Jimmy Chamberlain did for the Drums. His vocals are warm and emotional not smooth and soft, the have life to them. The music is great, the singing is great, the flow is good, and the production is very raw which works well for Louis Armstrong

Elvis Presley : Self Titled Album.
This was the King Of Rock And Roll when he was just a kid with a dream, a great raw singing voice, and a guitar.This is the best Elvis Presley album ever, the raw sound the energy, the singing Rockabilly sound, and the feel of the late 1950s are heavy in this album. I think this album is over looked by a lot of Elvis Presley fans and it’s a shame. in less than two decades he would be gone and the best singer ever would be dead. The flow is good, the music is good, the singing is great, and the production is great.

The Doors : Self Titled Album.
This album is the core of Psychedelic Rock, it has inspired so many musicians, and entertained so may people through the years. It’s lack of over political songs make it timeless. The Doors were the Nirvana of their time. They wrote music diffident than most other Rock Bands, wrote lyrics diffident than most other Rock Bands, and they forged new ground with their slightly New Wave sound and heavy Psychedelic sound. The music is great, the lyrics are great, the production is great, and the flow is great.

Nirvana : In Utero.
This is Nirvana’s final and best album, it has the rawness of Bleach, it was catchy like Nevermind, and mature enough to be considered a true masterpiece. This album is a real rocker with meaning, it’s pure emotion and beauty. Many people have tried emulate the sound of this album and this band but few have even came close. This album has really stood the test of time too, in part because no one knows what Kurt is singing about (and that’s how I like it. If all of Nirvana’s albums had been this good they would have been the best band ever. The music is great, the singing is great, the flow is great, and the production is great

The Smashing Pumpkins : Melon Collie And The Infinite Sadness.
This album is a true masterpiece, the songwriting is just as good as Siamese Dream, but it doesn’t have Butch Vig’s candy coated production. This album is the best double album ever recorded. There is not one song on this album that is not perfect. Everyone in the civilized world should own this album. The music is great, the singing is great, the floe is great, and the production is great.

R.E.M. : New Adventures In Hi-Fi.
This album marks a return to the classic sound that brought R.E.M. to the top of the list of greatest Rock Bands ever. With powerful lyrics, great music, and maturity, New Adventures In Hi-Fi is a work of art that can make you mellow, can make you dance, or make you sing along at the top of you lungs in a crowded building. As if they didn’t have enough going for this album they also have song featuring the legendary Patti Smith on backing vocals (E-Bow The Letter). The music is great, the singing is great, the flow is great, and the production is good.

The Stone Temple Pilots : Tiny Music.
This album was more Classic Rock oriented and less Grunge oriented. It features Scott’s best vocal, and the bands best songs. It has a timeless feel and sound to it, it echos the 1960s but is fresh enough to not be a rip off. This album is very underrated. The music is great, the singing is great, the flow is great, and the production is great.

The Smashing Pumpkins : Adore
This album was a major switch in the style of music and lyrics The Smashing Pumpkins had written. The heavy Hard Rock was replaced with Keyboards and Acoustic Guitars. The overall

What cross breed do you think my border collie is?

I was thinking she has a bit of Kelpie. I don’t think she is pure-bred. I got her from an animal rescue but they don’t know much about her.

http://www.tiikoni.com/tis/view/?id=aabf85c
Well they said she was border collie x unknown. Her ears look a bit Kelpie-ish, I thought.

What is the best breed of dog for a first time trainer?

I am about to graduate high school in june and i want to become a dog trainer…i havent had luck finding a school to go to yet but when i do i want to know the breed of dog that would be easiest for a first timer.

What is a good dog for a first time owner?

Generally- Low matinence, good with younger and older kids, easy to train and all around easy to own.

Any breeds in mind?

my 3 year old min pin is really lazy and mean!?

okay i have and min pin she is alwase laying down and sleeping her eats and drinks alot. she it getting a little chubby and im kinda svared she will get really fat. it is winter and she never runs around cause she is cold. should i get her new dog food or something.also i have another problem about her she is awase aggresive and barking and strangers and other dogs. please help

Anyone know anything about service dogs?????

Our apt complex doesn’t allow pets over 25 lbs. My neighbor moved in with a BIG dog well over the limit. She told the manager it was a service dog. She (neighbor) has no visible disabilities. She told me that she trained the dog herself. It barks all the time. I’ve heard that service dogs are trained not to bark, but, if she trained it herself would it be considered a ‘real service dog’? Also when she has him outside he wears a muzzle. Another sign to make me think she scamed the manager in order to get her dog in her apt.

Of course none of this is any of my business, except that she lives right next door to me with this huge barking dog that seems to bark all the time. Is he a ‘real service dog’?

did something happen to Dog’ the bounty hunter’s son?

supposedly the news about him was in the paper but i didn’t see it at all so if anyone knows about i really like fo know iam a fan of the show

What are some good rap/hip hop songs to listen to while high?

Beside pussy, $$, weed and because i got high. I will listen to just about anything as long as its good. Artists like wiz, wale, and wayne.

I need some suggestions for some good reggae artists and songs?

I want to explore more reggae, particularly 70s thru 90s. Any good suggestions?

What are some good reggae/dancehall songs to play to get people at my party dancing?

No songs that are too old , im a dj who constanly want to expand his playlist so plz help 🙂 The party is in 1wk! thx u!

Visiting dog breeder for the first time how to act?

Hello! My husband and I want to buy a puppy…We found a breeder and i’ve been exchanging E-mails with her for about 4 months! The puppies were born 4 weeks ago and She want us to visit and wanna get to know us! I’m a bit nervous :-/ i hope she’s nice! 😉 What should i ask? and do u think i should buy a toy for the puppies? I don’t want to show up empty – handed!
Thanks!

Collies- diff. btwn females+males and their activeness?

Ok, well, I’ve just got 2 questions that I’d like to know about from experienced owners of smooth and rough collies:

1. Is there a difference between females and males? Because I heard that the female is more independant

2. I heard that smooth collies are more active, true?

Thanks to everyone who answers!

ive just bought a 12wk old husky rough collie pup, and wonder if anyone would know what temperment it might ha?

she is 12wks old and we think she is husky xrough collie.. she is already standing up to or mal and husky , and wondered if she will be as hard to train as a husky and mal or will she be easier as she has collie in her, and wonders if anyone has experiance of this cross..

When do female dogs get their first heat?

I’ve never had a female dog before. My dog is a Bosapso, in case breed or size makes any difference.

what is the best product to use on my dog to control flees?

my poor dog!!!! we have tried everything to get the flees off of him. does anyone have any suggestions on what kind of shampoo, sprays, powders, ect to use? He is miserable and so am I.

Is it safe to have a 5 month old female in heat spayed?

My Basset pup is 21 weeks old and has just come into heat. Is there any complications in having her spayed?