All of my older dogs have LOVED going to the vet. The two young ones, not so much. Sass can be shy with strangers in general (no better or worse at the vets than in other situations), although...
All of my older dogs have LOVED going to the vet. The two young ones, not so much. Sass can be shy with strangers in general (no better or worse at the vets than in other situations), although...
Excellent ideas already given. Up until Katie, all our dogs have not likes rectal temps being taken but got through it OK. Katie stands there like nothing happened. Do you have a automatic rectal...
I would continue what you are doing with socialization, and make sure to touch him all over. Don't let this one appointment set the tone for your interactions with the vet staff (although perhaps...
He's 4 months old. Continue training and socialization and they get used to going to the vet. Work on doing the CGC in a training class, a lot of the "handling" and allowing someone to touch the...
Getting something shoved up your pooper, especially when you dont feel good, just plain sucks. I can honestly see why he fought it.
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I am pretty sure this is just a fear period, but just in case, you should work on it at home, can't hurt might help.
I breed, so disclaimer here. :-) I get my puppies (starting at a few days old)...
I agree with socializing and getting him use to strangers petting him. Also, when I take my dog to the vet I handle him. Not the tech, not the vet. I do it. He knows ME. He trusts ME. I stuff treats...
Why did he need his temperature taken? do you think he is sick? I do take my dog's (and cats') temperature with a rectal thermometer if I think they are sick.
I don't let the Vet or Techs clip...
I'm not sure how to do this either. Our daughter's dog had a complete conniption fit as a 4-6 month old puppy getting a rectal temperature taken. The vet's office person told them the same thing,...
Very cute little guy! Our little guy is 11 weeks old also!
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I’m assuming she meant in an area which is unfenced and/or so big it would be hard to catch him. I’ve let my dogs play in the fenced in yard from day 1, although I do insist on an excellent recall...
It's 1 hrn per month plus 1 as others mentioned. My pup is 9 months. He can hold it all day if need be and he hangs out in the kitchen while we're out. At night it's longer. I think by the fifth...
1 hour for every month plus 1.
3+1= 4hours.
as you pointed out, that's just a rule of thumb though,
I'd rather take him more than not enough.
11 weeks is still young to be going 9 hours during the day. A dog can typically hold it in longer overnight than during the day. I'd probably keep the mid-day break til 5-6 months at least (well,...
I'd be worried if the "lightly growling" and "low warning growls" were unprovoked as opposed to being corrections.
Oh wow, Sounds like my situation with Samson and Asher. It's just me and the fur kids. Samson has been the only pup in the house. Brought baby Asher in January. Samson was just a little over 4...
I agree, let them adjust without your intervention except under special circumstances. Make sure both are getting attention. I went through the same thing 4 years ago. Boundaries are just being...
Nothing you are describing sounds like dominance. It sounds like a normal adult dog adjusting to the new addition. Until they work out the relationship, which they need to do on there own, you need...
Know nothing about puppies as we home seniors. My only advice, if you think something is wrong, call the vet and discuss the situation.
It can be normal (and annoying), however, I'd worry about the puddle drinking for other reasons like giardia, lepto, etc. so be very watchful!
THIS! I actually have notes in my puppy packet Not to use a harness.
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I've never had to train a dog to not hump inappropriate things so take as you will. To my mind some inanimate objects are not inappropriate so when my 9 week old puppy humped pillows and blankets I...
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