Your Questions About Dog’s Life Ending
Sandy asks…
How do Christians know that suicide is against God’s will?
We commonly end a dog’s life if it is old and suffering. Not because we think of them as expendable but because we love them and have compassion for them and don’t want them to suffer needlessly. We can’t even get their permission, but we as a culture generally assume that it is better that way. We can and do get people’s permission to end their life when their suffering gets to be too great but Christians say no because it is not God’s will. Is God not compassionate? Does He not love us the way we love dogs? How do we know that His compassion does not include allowing us to end our life when we have had enough of it and are in great pain? Or is it just certain humans that have told us about God’s will for their own agendas?
Thanks for your answer Maka, but y’know I don’t really care what Mother Theresa’s opinion is. That’s actually part of the problem, we have HUMANS like her telling us what God’s will is and then developing public policy around that. Though now that you have brought it up, the Marquis de Sade, and many other ‘sadists’ who followed, thought that suffering was a good thing too. I beg to differ.
bugs, some generalizations are not only useful but needed in order to have any public discourse about issues like this. Can you really say that in general Christians are not against assisted suicide? Do you really think that religion has no influence on public policy in this issue?
admin answers:
It’s not. According to the bible, it’s better to kill yourself (or have someone assist your suicide) than to be killed by a woman:
And a certain woman cast a piece of a millstone upon Abimelech’s head, and all to brake his skull. Then he called hastily unto the young man his armourbearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A women slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died. — Judges 9:52-53
Suicide is a noble thing if it results in the death of your enemies (including civilians):
And Samson took hold of the two middle pillars upon which the house stood, and on which it was borne up, of the one with his right hand, and of the other with his left. And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed himself with all his might; and the house fell upon the lords, and upon all the people that were therein. So the dead which he slew at his death were more than they which he slew in his life. — Judges 16:29-30
Suicide must be a good thing since Jesus did it:
Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. — John 10:17-18
Joseph asks…
Do you find German shepherds not showing much happiness in expressions?
A GS owner friend and I started to notice that German shepherds are not happy dogs a lot or show it as expressions in body language. Lobo is a very happy, affectionate (most of the time once in a blue moon aloof for like one day), incredibly loyal, makes people happy, outgoing, and the most friendly. Beyond excited when he sees me or the owners. But sometimes we see something in Lobo that’s saying, “I do not care.” kind of mood. A minute or so after we think of that he kisses us gets excited. We have notice other “i do not care” moods in other German shepherds. Also many are just a “one person” dog luckily Lobo is not a “one person” and loves both his owners, me and many other people mostly children.
Unconditional love? Yeah to their owner their are many German shepherds who are like this or some other dogs where there are conditions to get them to love you. Many people do not know this because people often are misconceptions by dog’s body language. That is why you might here a lot of “why did my friend’s dog or my dog snap at me?”. If you show an owner’s dog that you respect their wishes always they will love you back. A disrespect in some dogs’ wishes will cost you a lost of love a bit or show more aloof.
By the way, I spend most of my life time as a nearing end teenager with dogs have a wide knowledge of them.
Ryan’s strongest attributes
Ryan is always looking to improve his skills, thus spends many hours online looking for training ideas and techniques, scouring through breeder websites, dog forums, etc. to get tips on how best to work with dogs. He’s learned about health issues, temperament, and dog-to-dog interaction.
Ryan is passionate about, and hopes to have a career, working with dogs. He’s constantly looking for ways to work with dogs to further his knowledge and improve his skills. He spends most of his free time helping other people with their dogs: walking them, caring for them when the owner is out of town, playing with them. He also volunteers at the SPCA.
Ryan is very knowledgeable about dogs and is vigilant about watching over his “charges”. He’ll notice if a dog has a slight limp, is nervous about another dog, has a tick, foxtail, etc. Ryan is ever watchful–usually more than the actual owner.
We have a 90-pound German Shepherd who has an incredibly strong prey drive. He’s a challenge! I got to know Ryan really well before he was allowed to walk Lobo alone. When Lobo was a puppy, I always went with them. We finally realized Ryan is more vigilant and cautious about reading other dogs than we are. So Ryan takes Lobo by himself and has for the past year or so.
Ryan is also one of the few people to whom we’ve given a key to our house. He is scrupulously honest and trustworthy–won’t even take a Coke without being offered. He’ll starve before helping himself to food.
You couldn’t ask for a person with more initiative. Ryan looks for ways to help with his dog friends, suggests ideas for things to do with them, and assists in their training, if asked and offers to. He spent a Saturday afternoon meeting with our dog’s trainer to better understand our training approach. He offers to help in many ways that we can’t always take advantage of.
He asks to visit with and walk our dog at least twice a week. I’m sure it would be daily if he didn’t have other obligations (high school, homework, family)! During the typical visit, he plays with our dog for awhile and chats with us for a few minutes if we’re there. Then he goes out for a walk, anywhere from 1 – 3 hours. It’s rewarding to see Lobo respond when he sees Ryan–he’s beyond excited! Despite Ryan’s enjoyment of such an enthusiastic greeting (we love that kind of greeting, too); at our request, he’s working with Lobo to achieve a calmer welcome.
There are many other lucky families he helps in this way. Ryan spends nearly all of his free time taking care of dogs. He never asks for any money–his “payment” is the joy of being with his dog friends.
admin answers:
Ive had GSDs since I was 7 now Im 37 and have three. I kinda understand what your saying but what Ive noticed about mine is they show their expressions more in their eyes and body language. For instance ears down head low and kinda looking up at you means something wrong or knows in trouble. Head up ears erect and sometimes panting means excitement weather it be hunger,needing to urinate, stress or play. Only you can read your dog or actually should be able to. And from what Ive noticed GSDs do better with a task to do or another dog to keep them busy if not they get bored and IMO its a waste of a good dog with great potential.
George asks…
How do I get my dog to be happier?
My dog’s name is Taco, she is a female chihuahua and ever since we moved, she is not happy anymore. First of all, we moved in with other family members and they had a dog that always fought with Taco, and every fight, Taco would end up with bites that are bloody and gashes. The dog and the family members moved out about a year ago, but I think that dog scarred Taco for life. Is there anything I can do to make her happy again?
admin answers:
Omg, I almost cried reading this! Seriously. I feel so bad.
This question is sincerely hard to answer, because we don’t know what Taco liked to do before this other dog came in, or whatever her source of depression. Make sure you acknowledge every sign of tacos affection, make sure she knows that she is loved. Play with her frequently, and try making her dog meals, My dog Loves it! You can buy food to prepare for your dogs at petsmart and such, its easy and a fun way to interact and keep your dog healthy! I would suggest taking her to petsmart or a park, but she might be afraid of other dogs…. But you could take her on drives or strolls, Avoid direct eye contact, as its a sign of dominance for dogs, and she might be scared of it. And buy her a bunch of news toys, Hopefully some of this will cheer the little ball of Joy Up. =]
Good Luck, Hope Taco feels better soon.
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Your Questions About Dog Training Collars
Thomas asks…
How do I extend the range of a wireless transmitter?
I have a dog training shock/vibrating collar. While training dogs I use it to curb bad habits, problem is it’s supposed to have a one mile range, but in reality it only seems to work from about 30 feet, is there a way to boost my signal? Can I get or build a stronger antenna or something?
admin answers:
It’s a sign, that you should train dogs in a more appropriate manner.
Daniel asks…
Can I use 120v power adapter in Australia?
I bought a Petsafe remote dog training collar from Ebay (America) but I live in Australia. On the power adapter/charger it says the input 120v Output 9vdc 6.5w. Australia’s power supply is 240v. Can I just plug it into an Australian power point? I have the plug converter but not a power converter.
admin answers:
NO. It will burn out. Might even burn up.
You need a transformer-type voltage converter. Try Dick Smith Electronics.
Another possibility (also at DSE) is to get a 9vdc adapter, 1 amp or so capacity, that will run from 240 volts. It’ll be much cheaper. (second link)
Lisa asks…
What is the difference between Dog Training Collars & Dog Tracking Collars?
Looking for difference between dog training and Dog tracking collars…..
admin answers:
A dog Training collar is used to assist in teaching your dog certain behaviors. Choke chains, head collars, shock collars, and grip collars are all used to modify your dog’s behavior (either positively or negatively) or gain control over a particularly stubborn, strong, or possibly dangerous dog.
A Tracking collar helps locate your dog in the event it gets lost, and some even consider reflective collars tracking collars, as they help locate and identify your dog, whether you’re just out walking at night, hunting, or he gets lost amid a group of dogs that look similar. 🙂
Hope this clears things up!!
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Your Questions About Dog Training Boulder
Donna asks…
Any suggestions for a unique eagle project?
I’m looking for an eagle project, and i want it to be away from the usual. I don’t want it to be planting a flower garden, painting a wall, building a fence, etc. Does anybody have any ideas that are unique? Please share your experiences of eagle projects you’ve participated in or have seen or observed. Thank you.
admin answers:
This is a partial list of 587 Eagle Scout projects that others have done.
Benches for fairgrounds
Neighborhood Emergency Directory
Pavilion Landscape
Signs for Baseball Field
Water Garden
First aid kits for baseball leagues
Foot path at emmons bog
Art for Kids in Hospitals — Kids Helping Kids
Trail Restoration
carnival booth
Bikes
Landscaping for New Fire Station
Street Beautification
homework center for for underprivileged children
Building a Barn
Arbors and Landscaping
ARMED FORCES Memorial Gezebo
Protect and Serve
Office Construction
Tool Shed
Repaint Fire Hydrants
Heart Screens For Teens
Africa
Dining Pavilion
Reflection Garden
Trail Steps
Video Documentary
Podiums
homes for the homeless
Community Paintball Field
Historical Marker Database
cottonwood hospital
Foot Bridges
Toiletries for the Homeless
Painting an old school house
Renovated an island in the school parking lot
Why not make a trail?
Little League Dugout Construction
operation safe child
Pioneer Park Interpretive Signage
Relay for Life – Logistics
animal protection fence
Directional signs
Church Hall Kitchen Renovation
Honoring the Troops in Iraq
My eagle Food Drive
Is Your (House) Number Up?
Recycle day assistance.
Smoke Detector Survey
Brige
Stairs and Trail
Mobile Ham Radio Antenna Kits
Recycle Printer Cartridges
Hurricane Relief
Potato Drive
Fences
Playground Mulch Trail
parking lot
Painting Giant USA Map
Scout Summer Concert Series
Barbeque
The Two Rooms
Sand and Stain park benches
Sports field
BUILDING A HUNTING RANGE
Bike Drive
Toy and Book Drive
Cleaning up Brush for Fire-season
Storm drain
Park sign and gate
Animals to kids.
Donations for Kitten & Cat Rescue/Adoptions
Heart Screens For Teens
Elementary School Free Carnival
Benches
renovate church garden
Fire ring, picnic tables and benches
Support Orphanage in Ukraine
Flagstone Pathway
Built-in Bookcases for the Band Directors
Project Woobie
Perches Restoration at Camp Low
ASSISTING NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
Dog houses for Healing Species
Medical Equipment Drive
War Veteran’s Documentary
trophy case
3 Double Swing Gates
Built Bat Nurseries
Walking trail informational sign
Fishing Line Recycling Stations
Memorial Food Drive
Moose Island Wheelchair Board Walk on Boulder Lake
Disability accessable walk ways in the City park
Garbage Dumpster Enclosure
Charity Bike Race Sign Project
THE GREASTEST REWARD
School Sign
Parking Lot refurbishment
Bread shelves
Reading Room
Foot Bridge
Variety Show Raises Money for Care Packages
Outdoor Fitness Center at Roosevelt Park
School Landscaping
Rebuild Habatat
Pedestrian Footbridge
Mitten Tree
1.2 miles of mulching a trail
Trailhead Reconstruction
Coat Drive
Shoe Box Gifts
Court Yard Landscaping
Computer Troubleshooting Manual and Training
Emergency Preparedness Kits
Soup Kitchen
Boy Scout Resource Manual for Natural Disasters
Watershed DVD
Flash Card Set of Deaf Agency
Operation Christmas Child
Bicycle Drive
BBQ Grill for Nursing Home Residents and Family
Memorial Garden
PRE-SCHOOL PLAYARD UPGRADE
Back to School Backpacks
Flag pole, landscaping and watering system
Church Hall Kitchen Remodel
cemetary pavilon
Barn Raising
Collect Used Shoes
Cemetery Survey
Sound and Recording System
Athletic Storage Shed
Blood Drive
Healthy Living Poster Contest
Outdoor Stations of the Cross
Baseball Field Restoration
Cemetary Overhaul
Quilt-A-Thon
Lake Benches + Fence
Outdoor Stage
Handicap Access Ramp
Flag Retiriment
Church Beautification
Frisbee Golf Course
A carnival
Cemetery Beautification Project
Child Identification Cards
U.S. Flag Retirment Ceremony
Community Bulletin Board
Deck construction
Church Sitting Room Restoration
Winter Food Drive
Heavy wood clearing
Benefit Concert
campground restoration
Free Kids Booth
Glory to God Walking Path
tree plantin
Install a Computer Network – Chid Care Center
Map of U.S.A.
Concrete Bleacher Pads
Ident-A-Kid
Honor/Memorial Garden
Vernal Pool
Ancient Indian Waffle Garden Replica
Trail Ramps
helping the needy
Church Painting
Elementary School Outdoor Amphitheatre
Re-landscape church parsonage
Restoration of the Star of India.
CHURCH CHAIRS & PAINTING
flagpoles and retaining walls
CHURCH CHAIRS AND PAINTED CURBING
Main Camp Fire Ring
community bug defense
Fence for soccer fields
Smithsonian War Archives
http://www.scoutorama.com/contents/projects.cfm
Chris asks…
What are the reasons why people ride bicycles?
What are the reasons why people ride bicycles?
admin answers:
1. Riding a bike is liberating in that I-still-feel-like-a-kid sort of way, and I’m not trapped in a metal/glass/infernal combustion coffin looking at the world through wide-screen television eyes. And parking is always free on a bike. And my bike starts every morning, even in cold weather.
–Hurl Everstone of Minneapolis is the publisher of Cars R Coffins, a Web site devoted to bicycle-punkrock-action.
2. Without cycling, I’d die consuming the quantities of beer that I do. I also ride for the scenery. And what other opportunity do I have for stuffing 250 pounds into too-small Lycra bib shorts?
–Matt Wiebe, a Santa Fe resident, University of New Mexico professor and technical editor of Bicycle Retailer and Industry News
3. I ride because it gives me an excuse for shaving my legs. If it weren’t for the six bikes in the garage, I’d be forever trying to explain why I look like a bearded lady on the lam from a carnival sideshow who got her head shaved in the drunk tank after flunking a cootie inspection. Plus when I’m stuck for something obnoxious to write or draw, a quick ride helps jar the nickel loose and set the music to playing. That, and the drugs.
–Patrick O’Grady, a professional rumormonger living in Colorado who vents periodically on this site and at www.maddogmedia.com.
4. While pedaling over hill and dale, people usually notice and often talk to me. Because of this I’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Like a Southern Baptist song, the good has overcome. This has been the best reason of all for bicycling. I’m approachable when on a bike. It’s fun talking to kids and strangers about a sport and way of life that I love. Humanity awakens at the sight of a two-wheeled traveler.
–Loretta Esparza is a seven-year veteran of Salsa Cycles and a dog-lovin’ barista in California.
5. To coalesce the burning pure horrific rage as you face knuckleheads, debutantes and four-wheeled freaks in traffic.
–Bob Roll calls himself “a man barely alive.” A veteran of the 7-Eleven team, the first U.S. Pro squad to tackle the Tour de France, he is the author of several books and a cycling commentator on the Outdoor Life Network.
6. Your ass. As in, if you ride a bike your butt ends up looking fairly tight — like two VW Beetles parking.
–Joe Lindsey of Boulder, Colorado, has been riding and racing bikes for 15 years, and covering the sport for the past six for cycling magazines. He’s covered the Tour de France, the Olympics and numerous World Cups and world championships. He enjoys photography, telemark skiing and Britney Spears videos with the sound turned off.
7. Riding a bike has always been a major symbol of independence and freedom. But the real reasons I go out and pound the pedals are sex, drugs and rock ‘n roll.
Sex: As the gap to geezerhood closes, stayin’ in shape for my favorite activity becomes even more important.
Drugs: A long time ago I realized that maintaining my awesome boy-toy bod while enjoying my modest beer habit was going to require a lot more exercise than it did in my studly youth.
Rock ‘n roll: While my guitar skills have never surpassed the mediocre stage, the stuff I play in my head when I ride is awesome. Just give me the steady rhythm of my fixed gear, some open road and turn it to 11, Jimi, ’cuz today we’re gonna rock!
–Ross Shafer lives with his wife, Mari, on the Rockin’ Bar L ranch in Petaluma, California. He is the founder and former owner of Salsa Cycles and owns and operates Six-Nine Design, which provides product design, prototyping, fabrication and tool design services.
8. Some people train so they can race; I race so I can train, so the all-important workout doesn’t get shoved to the back burner so easily. Nothing inspires like knowing you’re going to get your butt kicked in the next race if you don’t train. The fact that I get my butt kicked anyway is completely beside the point.
–Jef Mallett, a former bike racer and current triathlete and cartoonist. His strip, “Frazz,” appears in 150 newspapers across America.
9. My wife, Natasha, thinks cycling is great way to spend time as a family while burning a few calories. For her, the family ride is quality time. Then again, she does not have the trailer with 50 or so stuffed animals and the 2-year-old singing “Old McDonald” attached to her bike as we climb what must be Mont Ventoux. Hmm … Now that I think about it, cycling is the best way to burn a bazillion calories and hang with the family.
–John Kibodeaux, a 16-year veteran of bicycle retail, owns High Desert Bicycles in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, and also works full time for his daughter, Marguerite. He has a B.A. From St. John’s College in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and a Ph.D. In dirty diapers, Sesame Street and anything Disney.
10. I live and breathe bike transportation. Does that make me a granola-crunching, world-saving utopian? Actually, my riding has a lot to do with what’s good for me. Riding makes me healthy. It saves me time.
Susan asks…
Looking for the name of this childrens train video?
All I can remember from this video from my childhood was, it was, there was a red steam engine, white puppy dog with brown spots, and a little tug boat that rides with the train in a bathtub. I remember one scene where they were trying to catch a big boulder in the little tugboats bathtub which they did and the train ended up becoming a runaway.
admin answers:
I found some links that may be what you are seeking:
This looks like the story you are talking about:
“the great harbor rescue cartoon”
http://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqINOpD5Pgi0ALgP7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBrOGN2Zzc5BHBvcwMxBHNsawNyZXMEc2VjA3Ny?&c=0&p=the+great+harbor+rescue+cartoon&vid=e82836648cd04ebc280a9b28137361b0&dt=1296374400&l=0&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts2.mm.bing.net%2Fvideos%2Fthumbnail.aspx%3Fq%3D1513646916445%26id%3D687d4aad13983bfc56f56ee0fc2a291a%26bid%3DAXw5nrXt8STYfg%26bn%3DThumb%26url%3Dhttp%253a%252f%252fwww.youtube.com%252fwatch%253fv%253dxgh2nlgN4l8&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2Fxgh2nlgN4l8%26autoplay%3D1%26fs%3D1%26autoplay%3D1&tit=Little+Golden+Book+Land&sigr=11v1fp7ad&newfp=1&surl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dxgh2nlgN4l8&sigs=11a1fmgql
And:
http://www.amazon.com/Great-Harbor-Rescue-Golden-Books/dp/6304980914
This story also on VHS.
This link is of the series of books in this category:
http://www.amazon.com/Golden-Book-Video-Classic-Cartoon/dp/B001JBHS0E
Some also on VHS.
Also of interest:
http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/64150/Little-Golden-Book-Land-Friends-The-Great-Harbor-Rescue/overview
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/little-golden-book-land-friends-the-great-harbor-rescue/
Quote from above link: “Synopsis
When a storm threatens the already damaged breakwater [possibly your ‘boulder’], Scuffy the tugboat and his friends save the day”
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Your Questions About Dog’s Life
Ruth asks…
What are all the affects collapsed trachea can have on my dog’s life?
I think my dog might have collapsed trachea. 46lbs, German Shepherd/Rottweiler mix, runt of the litter. It usually only starts when he’s lying down resting in the house, and it only happends about once a week. And it only lasts about 3-6 minutes every time.
What effects can this have on my dog’s life?
admin answers:
Hey Mutt!
Honestly i do not think he has a collapsed trachea. It is probably just a reverse sneeze. (All my dogs get it, have had it there whole life’s) Its nothing to worry about doesnt cause any harm.
Reverse sneeze-
http://www.petplace.com/dogs/reverse-sneezing-in-dogs/page1.aspx
It has videos of dogs reverse sneezing in it.
Good Luck!
George asks…
Why is the life of a dog worth more than a human life?
I was just wondering why Michael Vick gets a couple of years in jail for killing dogs but Dante Stallworth kills a kid and gets a 30 day sentence. This shows me that our country values the life of a pet more than that of a human. Im not a pet lover at all but there is something wrong with this country if a human life isn’t worth as much as a pet’s life. So why is a dog’s life more important than a human life?
admin answers:
I think you need to do more research before posting such illiterate questions. Nothing personal.
Vick’s charges were different. It involved a long-term (six years+) illegal gambling operation, illegal proceeds from those operations, dog-fighting, interstate charges (across state lines, that makes his crimes federal ones, not state ones, which automatically gives his conviction different rules), animal cruelty, and many other angles.
Primarily, it was a long-running, pre-meditated action for personal gain.
Meanwhile, Dante Stallworth’s situation was NOT premeditated. It was an accident and not done for personal gain. And while drinking played a role, the victim (a 59 year old man, not ‘a kid’) was also illegally crossing the street which shifts some of the blame, legally speaking, to him. The victim put himself in an illegal area where cars wouldn’t expect to find a pedestrian, creating a dangerous situation for himself and drivers. That doesn’t make it wholly his fault, but unlike the dogs which had no choice and didn’t know any better, the victim here did know better and tried to cross a dangerous, busy road where there was no crosswalk–assuming some of the risk by his actions.
(We had someone near where I live kill a pedestrian fairly recently and get off without even charges being filed, much less a trial, all because the pedestrian was illegally crossing the street and the driver was doing everything legally. They killed a person and walked totally free because it was ruled to be essentially the person that got killed’s fault.)
You’re also only looking at jail time as ‘the sentence.’ Stallworth also got 1000 hours of community service, 2 years of house arrest, 8 years of probation, not to count professional retribution, such as a full season off without pay. He didn’t just get 30 days, he lost hundreds of thousands, if not millions, and if he screws up legally in just about any way for the next 10 years it will violate his probation and send him back to prison. He got 30 days in jail, but a much larger sentence.
No, a dog’s life is not worth more than a man’s. But the crimes, circumstances, number of charges, intentions behind the crimes, and applicable laws (such as state versus federal) were wholly different. You’re creating a false comparison just to have something to get riled up about. Do some research next time.
Maria asks…
How to save a street-dog life which has a disease? I would be grateful with any idea.?
So there is a dog that I see every time that I go to my work.
He is losing hair day after day, everyday seems worse. He is skin is getting red, no hair. I think he has mange.
I feel sorry for him and I feel worse that I don’t have the money to save that animal. I tried to contact a non-profit organization for save his life and I offered an android/web application to improve their system to improve the number of adoptions of dogs which are waiting for someone to be adopted. All of that, which is costly, for free if they save the dog’s life.
But I didn’t get any response.
There is no way I could rise up money to save a dog life if I sell candies or something, since where I live, people are just kind of apathetic to animals life since they only care about them, so I don’t think they are going to give me money for that.
I don’t have the economy, since I study and and have a part-time job. Also I can’t take the dog sick to my house because I can’t offer him a treatment and I don’t want to expose my other dogs to get infected.
I don’t know what to do… Should I just give up and ignore him? Give me ideas 🙂
admin answers:
No, please do not give up and ignore him. If you live in the US (or US territory), I can mail you a spray product that will cure his mange. I will pay for the product and shipping. Email your address to me. I have set up a temporary email address that will work for 3 days – temporary1@earthlink.net. Thanks.
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Your Questions About Dog Training Colorado
Ruth asks…
Dog Parks– How to Find Directions to Get There.?
I’ve been looking for a dog park to take my dog in and I’ve found 1 location in Hoffman Estates from about 5 webpages, but the address is at an intersection. How am I suppose to use www.mapquest.com to find my intersection? I tried putting the intersection in, but it doesn’t know it. No, I can’t see an address with any numbers. How am I suppose to know how to get there? By the way, the address of it is Higgins and Wickham Roads. Name of the dog park: Cook County Dog Training Area. Thanks.
admin answers:
I can’t find where the roads intersect, but it looks like Higgins is the main road. Call this humane society, since they have the park on their web page and see if you can get directions. That’s what I had to do when I moved to Colorado Springs to find their dog park. Naperville Area Humane Society (630) 420-898
Lisa asks…
What’s your opinion on “natural dog training”?
I’ve been reading about it off and on for a while now, interesting concepts. None of which have worked with my dog but it seems more geared towards high prey drive breeds.
admin answers:
You should read Temple Grandin’s book “Animals Make Us Human” especially the first chapter and the chapter on dogs. Her information is backed by by research. In case you don’t know of her, she is a PhD Animal Behaviorist at Colorado State University and has autism both of which give her a unique voice in the world of animal behavior. She has information about the newer finding about natural wolf behavior, that they don’t live in packs but in families. She also writes about the differences when you have more than about three unrelated dogs living together when is when they begin to form packs and not family groups. She explains why the concept of being a parent to your dog is usually more appropriate than the concept of being the alpha or pack leader.
There is also some current research that refutes the dominance methods of dog training. Another author to look up is Suzanne Clothier.
Carol asks…
How to can I get our dog to stop attacking our younger dog?
I have a 2 year old English Bulldog who really doesn’t like other dogs but never had a problem with our other dogs. We moved from Colorado and in the last two days she has attacked our younger dog two times. Not sure how to get her to stop and I don’t want to get rid of her please help.
admin answers:
Keep them separated for the time being. For every “attack” that happens, the behavior becomes more of a habit. It’s your responsibility to prevent this from happening.
For a while I would suggest that the only time they spend together is on controlled walks, where you have one dog on either side of you and they are not able to get at each other.
And please do not seek advice from your vet; they are not trained to handle behavioral issues, only medical issues. If you need to call someone, seek the advice of a canine behaviorist (not just a trainer).
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Your Questions About Dog Training Collars
Charles asks…
How do you ease use of a training collar but still keep the dog quiet?
My in-laws have a loud dog problem and want to use a training collar, but my concern is that the dog will know not to bark only when it has the collar on, and it would be pretty ridiculous to keep the collar on forever.
Is there a way to do it so that eventually they won’t have to use the collar at all?
admin answers:
Have the dog wear the collar for a week with the collar turned off. Make sure that you remove it at night when the dog is in the house. These collars are not meant to be left on 24/7. Doing so can cause severe skin issues. Be very neutral when putting on and taking off the collar. You want this to become as normal as clipping a leash on and off. After about a week just calmly reach down and turn the collar on while petting the dog. Again you don’t ant to make a big deal over the dog wearing the collar. Then start weaning the dog off of the collar by turning the collar off certain days but not removing the collar totally. Done correctly, many dogs can be weaned off of the collar. The important thing is not to wean off too soon or too quickly. You also need to understand that some dogs have to wear the collar forever too.
Ken asks…
How to quickly train my dog to listen to me?
Not something that will take months, if I don’t get him under control my whitetrash neighbors will call the police or something.
I’ve been told things about this Don Sullivan guy and his dog training DVD/command collar. Anyone know of this? It’s supposed to work faster than most methods but I’m not sure what it is. I don’t want to hurt my dog, just want him to listen.
admin answers:
Yes, that is an excellent program! I’ve used many other training programs, and as hard as I tried, they weren’t complying. I’ve got 3 mini-dachshunds, very hard-headed. But when I saw the infomercial, I thought it was too good to be true, but I’d try it. My dogs literally changed in minutes. I wasn’t able to get through the entire program before I had to stop due to health problems in the family, but it’s been a year without training and they still do what they learned and know that I rule the house, not them. It turned my little terrors into little angels. And, believe it or not, they loved training and were so excited. I really need to start back up and finish the program. I very highly recommend the program!
Mary asks…
Are there any bark or training collars available for dogs under six pounds?
I have a five pound pom-a-poo that is very aggressive towards other animals (but is the sweetest little thing to people), and barks continuously. All the bark and training collars I can find say eight pounds and over. Does anyone know of one that can be used for him? Please help, I’m desperate. Thank you so much.
I also have two other dogs, and he is very aggressive towards them too.
admin answers:
Using pain for this issue is very likely to make it worse.
Save your money and teach your dog to be calm in the presence of other dogs.
Leslie McDevitt’s book, Control Unleashed, has some wonderful exercises for self-control – I recommend getting it.
One of the exercises in it is “Look at That.” It gets the dog in the habit of glancing at whatever distracts or upsets him, then automatically looking back at the handler. It works better than “watch me” or “leave it” for a lot of dogs, since it allows looking at the distraction, and includes an automatic, trained habit of looking right back at the handler after doing that.
The first step, before even playing the LAT game, is to get the dog in the habit of re-orienting to the human often. So standing beside a crate (rather than in front of it) when opening it, stopping after going through a door together, stopping while your dog is walking with you in the house or yard, and rewarding with lots of attention (and perhaps a treat) if and when the dog turns toward you, comes first.
Once that is habit, LAT works better. I usually teach the game starting with a neutral stimulus, like a boring object held in my hand, but waved in the dog’s peripheral vision (works well with two people, one to be the distraction, the other to be the person to whom the dog refocuses).
You can then escalate to other movements, objects, noises, etc. Temptations, rather than mere distractions, can be part of it.
A description of the exercise can be found here, and a video of a dog being trained with it is below that:
http://www.akinfdt.net/look_at_that.html
With your own dogs, you can also try this:
Always make the presence of other pets a pleasant experience – tensing up, scolding, shooing and grabbing teach that another animal is to be disliked.
Learn the signs of peacemaking and stress in dogs.
Praise any appropriate interaction that you see – polite dogs can help one another learn.
Serial feeding is a handy way to support several goals:
– helping an animal learn its name
– getting an animal to enjoy the company of another animal or person
– encouraging animals to remain calm around one another
– strengthening the idea that food should not be taken without permission
Have all of the animals within reach, and equidistant from you. If any know “sit” or “down,” and are comfortable doing so in one another’s presence, ask for it. Say an animal’s name, your cue for giving permission to eat something, and feed that animal a treat. Then do the same with the next, etc., until each has had a treat.
Any animal that gets pushy, bothers another animal, or does anything else that you don’t want, doesn’t get a treat when their turn comes around again. Keep moving yourself, if need be, to keep the distance equal between you and every animal.
Periodically repeat this ritual, to remind all that the presence of the others brings good things, but only if they are all calm and polite.
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Your Questions About Organic Dog Food Coupons
Daniel asks…
What is the best store bought dog food for my Chihuahua and are there coupons?
admin answers:
Our pets need quality food. Read the ingredients list and learn what the stuff on there is and what it does (or does not do) to/for our pets. A quick pet food 101. If the pet food contains corn/corn products or by products it is a poor quality food. Corn is a filler that can trigger skin problems. (allergies, skin problems, itching and excessive shedding) By products is anything from an animal not fit for human consumption, including cancerous tissue. Do not pay attention to advertising, they all say there food is great. “Vet approved” means they have a vet on staff to approve their product. In other words, someone paid to approve it. Same with foods most vets recommend. Salesmen “gift” vets then the vet recommends the food. Most vets are not nutritionists! Quality foods have meat as the first ingredient Wellness, Solid Gold, Innova and Merrick are a few of the best brands available. If you want to learn more check out: http://www.sagekeep.com/petfood.htm www.api4animals.org/facts?p=359& more=1 http://animalark.eapps.com/animal/PetFoods.nsf/$$PetFoodsByRating?OpenForm
Blue Organics is great but pricey.
Carol asks…
Why is Kate of Jon and Kate plus 8 considered mean?
Once again like my other question, I don’t watch the show but I can’t avoid the news and there’s always something talking about the people in this show. Anyways why is everyone saying the mother is a bitch or mean?
admin answers:
Oh gee i dunno..where do i begin?
1. She shut out her parents b/c they gave them mismatched cribs instead of cash.
2. She wouldn’t let aunt jodi get paid from tlc, and even went behind her back to prevent it from happening.
3. She treats her husband like a dog/disobedient child
4. She takes any handout she can get, and worse than that feels she’s entitled to every free offer on the planet
5. She is so money hungry that she doesn’t care that the publicity from the show is ruining her family.
6. She berated jon over not using a $20 coupon, but spends thousands of dollars on her new hideous look, which includes a rooster/80’s/lesbian hairstyle, at least 20 pairs of new shoes that i’ve seen over the last 2 months, tanning, spa treatments and new clothes.
7. She pretends she does everything herself, when she’s had a LOT of help from day one…more than our grandmothers ever would have dreamed of! (my grandmother had more kids than that…naturally…and NO help)!
8. All she does is take her kids on free vacations and treat others like total garbage.
9. It was HER idea and HER idea alone to continue the show and be followed by cameras. That didn’t “just happen!” she’s willing to put up with it b/c she’s a money-hungry animal.
10. She went through fertility treatments knowing she would have multiples, but went through with it anyway, assuming that her family would be magically provided for.
11. And as far as the organic food, they have been seen drinking frappuchinos and eating fast food for the last couple of months. Do you really think she feeds them organic food on their dozens of vacations each year?
12. The kids college educations are already paid for. In addition to that, they get 75 grand per episode…plus money from autographs, books and speaking engagements.
13. She fires every helper that comes into the house!
14. She is a fraud.
15. She alienated all of her family and closest friends.
16. There are other families of mutliples who have chosen to provide for their families on their own………
Ruth asks…
Moms- How much do you spend on groceries per week?
And for how many kids / people? I have 3 kids, but only 2 who consume groceries.. and a very hungry husband. I am thinking I could be cutting costs somewhere, so what is your average?
admin answers:
For me, my husband and son I can do 2 weeks worth of grocery shopping for dinners and other meals on $165 which boils down to about $80 a week… And no, we do not eat hamburger helper and pasta either. Mostly I buy alot of fresh things when I can, no processed junk foods or sodas. I do not buy organic (which allows you to buy less because it costs more and therefore the healthy food you need you don’t get enough of). I coupon clip, compare sales ads for the stores near me for the best prices and double coupon offers(when they have them). I look for buy one get one free offers in my market on things I need, buy store brand things for more pricey fair if it is something I need on my list etc.. If your store has a shopper card that allows you discounts or special buy pricing get one. They are usually free at places that have these and you can use them with coupons. I find it also helps to sit down before grocery day and plan my menus out. I do several “cook once and eat twice” type meals, especially in summer weather (left over chicken makes a great salad topper for dinner salada OR you can make your own pizza with it, sandwich wraps or even chunk or shred it to make soup etc.. ). Taking a pantry inventory and then planning my menus accordingly not only saves me money at the market but it also guarantees that there is minimal to no waste.
My son is a toddler and eats table foods like we do, but at least for now it doesn’t add much to the final total (and I don’t consider an extra gallon of milk here or there for my little milk-a-holic to be a big deal).
My bill includes ALL items, including home items and pet supplies (5 cats, 2 dogs). I use petco for my pet food because every 10 bags I buy there I get a free bag which can save me about $20 on those trips for pet food. My husband and I are major foodies so we tend to shop accordinly. I use publix as my main market but I also use Brunos (like a whole foods market ), Whole Foods. When travelling and in need of a grocery store I look for either a Whole Foods, Central Market or somewhere comparable. I also find that using COSTCO for certain items like paper goods, common staple items, cleaning items and meats about 3 times a year helps. It’s alot on those trips (usually $500) but we only do it 3 times a year and in the long run it saves us money because I am not continually buying things like meat, flour, sugar, paper towels, laundry supplies etc.. At the market all the time which can add up. There are just some items that buying in bulk makes sense for us to buy it large, store it in our pantry and then worry about just what we need week to week for meals. I am in the South Eastern US.
Nancy asks…
i need to switch cat food?
i use vet cat food and it is very expensive. i use it for one of my cats who used to have bad hairballs. the vet food works well but i need something less expensive. please help.
i went to vet today and she suggested i keep the vet brand cat food. i have heard that the better more expensive foods do pay dividends. ie. litter box waste, healthier cat, etc. am i wrong?
admin answers:
You know, getting a good all around naturally balanced healthy and complete food will take care of hairballs and more! First off, for the health of your cat i would suggest avoiding any ingredient labels that contain byproducts, wheat, corn, soy, BHA, BHT, ethoxyquin, dies, artificial flavours and preservatives. These are pointless fillers, additivies, and things that are for human appeal and bad for animals kidneys and livers! Allright ill lead you in the direction of Eagle Pack Holisitic Select, this is what we recomend at the hospital i work for and i recomend it from experience with my cats and dogs. It eliminated hairballs naturally, firms up stool, decreases odor, miracoulously improves skin conditions and is amazing!! All natural, usda organic, the vitamins come from naturally occuring things like carrots, blueberries etc…. Not a chemical formula that can not be metabolized. They are not expensive and always have BOGO coupons.
Donald asks…
Where to purchase dog food?
I have searched NUTRO and Innova website and can not find anyone close to me who sell their food. Does anyone know how I might purchase either one of these?
Thanks
I have found Nutro for puppies at petsmart website, Thanks
http://www.premiumfoodsonline.com
admin answers:
I work for nutro! Yay! Well we do sell at petsmart, petco, and D and B Supply also local CO-OP ( organic stores ) carry our holistic type “Ultra” food. We have food for both dogs and cats, and several options such as puppy, adult, senior, largebreed, largebreed puppy, and holistic for dogs. Check us out… Almost each weekened, depending on where you live, we have live demonstators at the above stores to give out coupons, pamplets and show you charts with ingredient comparisions and other great info! Can always go to www.nurtoproducts.com or call the 1-800-833-5330 information hotline!
Good luck and enjoy the results- they are amazing!
Less backyard clean up
shiney coat, and healthy skin
dogs eat less
and mine really seems to enjoy the flavor over his old brand!
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Your Questions About Dog Training Colorado
Joseph asks…
Does anyone know a dog trainer who would like to be a mentor?
I’m currently a student with Animal Behavior College and I’m looking for a mentor in Alameda county. It is a paying gig. I need to have 60 hours of hands on, positive reinforcement dog training.
admin answers:
I know of some in Colorado, including myself. But none in Alameda county, CA. Look up trainers in your area online and start shooting them emails.
Ken asks…
How much does it cost to ship a dog from Florida to Michigan?
I want to adopt a dog (or puppy), but it’s being sold in Florida at a rescue center. It’s been fostered and it’s a great breed, but I live in Michigan and I want to get it so bad! It’s a fantastic dog, already house trained and that. How much would it cost to ship it here? PLEASE answer and please be around the exact cost!! Thanks!!
admin answers:
From Florida to Michigan would be around $180-$200. Contact Northwest Airlines. I have used them for shipping before and like them the best. They do actually ship COD at times. I sent an 8 week old Shepherd pup from Indiana to Mobile, Alabama a while back in an intermediate crate and it was less than $170. I used United once to ship to Colorado. It worked out alright as well. Most airlines will want to ship a dog on a direct flight. Call around to different airlines that come into your airport. Make sure that they get a health certificate on the dog before they ship.
Helen asks…
How do you get into training companion dogs?
When we move to Colorado, I so would like to do this! Any ideas?
admin answers:
I need a companion dog trained for me, maybe we can do business. I have an anxiety problem, and a note from my doctor excusing any pet restrictions on rental properties so I can have a dog. However, I have had no luck finding a trainer in this area at all, and I need to find a dog that is trained. I know we are quite a ways apart (I am in Iowa), but maybe we can arrange something.
Laura asks…
How do get my dog to potty outside?
My husband and I went to Colorado for the holidays and got a six month old Corgi. While staying with his Mom, she was great at telling us when she needed to potty, but now that we are back in Northern CA she refuses to potty outside. She is pottying in her crate. We will take her outside knowing she has just ate or right before bedtime and she will beg to go back in, just potty on the floor minutes after entering the house. What can we do?
admin answers:
I would suggest going outside with your dog. When I potty trained my puppy, I would take him to the same spot in the yard every time. That way they can smell what they are there to do. While we were out there I would say “go potty” every couple of seconds. When he did go, he got a treat immediately. Don’t wait until you get back to the house to give the treat, do it right away. Also, if you know your dog has to go (hasn’t gone for awhile), don’t come in till she goes. It will take some persistence on your part, too. My dog is 2 years old now but he was potty trained very quickly. He knows now that he is ONLY allowed to potty in “his” area (makes it nice for poop clean up), and he pretty much will go on demand with “go potty”.
Also, is her crate to big? Until she is FULLY potty trained, she should only have enough room to stand up, turn around, and lay down. Any extra room allows for her to have a “potty area” and a “sleep area”. Dogs do not like laying where they soiled.
Good luck! Don’t give up, it’ll come with time. 🙂
Daniel asks…
I’m a dog trainer and want to know what rate I should rent a space for group classes?
I’m a dog trainer just south of Devner, Colorado and have been looking into rentable space to hold group classes. I found a doggie daycare/boarding place that is opening near me who has a space but both the owner an myself have never done this before. Anyone out there know anyone or personally have experience doing this? Is there a rate per month or percentage given to the landlord?
Other advice?
admin answers:
This is something to be worked out with the daycare and a contract drawn up so neither party gets more or less than agreed upon.
How big will your classes be? What will you charge per training session?(6 wks., 8 wks., 10 wks. Per session) How many nights a week will you be offering classes.
Example: $75 enrollment fee. 10 dogs max per class = $750 per session. 3 classes per week =$2250 per session. If you did 8 week sessions with a week off between sessions for you to rest, you could do 5 sessions per year if you took December off for the holidays.
The training club I belong to does 4 -10 week sessions each year with a 2 week break between sessions. We end the last session just after Thanksgiving and have December off. We charge $75 for the 10 weeks for new students. Club members pay $40 per session and Dues of $50 for a single and $75 for a family per year.
We also own our 12,000 Sq. Ft. Building. Www.tulsadogs.com to check out the website. We offer classes 4 nights a week, 2 nightly sessions plus morning classes and weekend classes.
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