Dog Questions

What is up with that? I don’t think there is such a thing. Most dog grooming shops train their employees on the job. I think she has an averision to college. She wasn’t a good student and was home schooled very poorly later on. Wouldn’t it be best to go to a community college to get started with the basics with some computer courses? At least an Adult school with occupational training? That dog gooming thing is not versatile. It doesn’t stretch. Her family is not much help. They’re misinformed and on the ignorant side. Please help.

I need feedback on some online dog grooming programs too.

Someone asked me today why I spend so much time grooming my dog. I want to keep him clean because I like being clean. It also helps with the shedding, but I was wondering if there are any other benefits/reasons to do it?

i do not want CHEAP DOG CLOTHES! PLZ DONT TELL ME TO CHECK OUT PETSMART.COM THANKS!
I WILL PAY UP TO 100 DOLLARS ON A DRESS FOR MY PUPPY NAMED ALLI IF I HAVE TO B/C SHE IS MY WORLD AND LIFE PLZ GIVE ME SOME SITES THANKS! =-]
MY DOG LOVES CLOTHES AND IT IS A SIZE X-SMALL (IT IS A POM)
GO TO WWW.MYSPACE.COM/SWEET12351 AND U WILL SEE A LIL PIC OF ALLI

I am looking for websites/publications or any ideas on how to market a house that has dog kennels on them.

We have a black lab. He’s a big dog, but very easy to groom. He actually LOVES getting wet and all the attention. For a while, I did his grooming. For a while, I was commuting 2 hours and generally didn’t have the time. I was making good money, so the $75 didn’t matter. Now I’m closer to home and the $75 does matter. Calling around, I got prices of $65 to $90. Does this seem high? Maybe I should become a dog groomer, as this seems like easy money.

I’m making homemade dog treats for the first time - not sure if I can substitute all purpose flour for whole wheat flour, I don’t have the latter on hand…

I’m looking for some good quailty dog clothes and accessories?? Good deals/promos?? I’ve search lots of sites and they aren’t really that cute and the cute ones are REALLY expensive. Maybe cause I’ve been looking at too much japanese dog clothes books (: hah. Will spend about $10-$15 for dog clothes. Thanks a bunch!!

If I only take out dogs which are insured via owners pet insurance is that ok or do I have to be insured???

All i wanna do is make a bit extra money by dog walking in my neighbourhood, surely i should be ok considering i am not a business

Have a lab puppy. Need some tips. He’s house trained, that wasn’t hard. But I’m having trouble with him nipping peoples hands while playing. It’s not fear biting or even a bite. when you play with him he will nip at your hands. Tail wagging and all that .Friendly dog I just don’t want him putting teeth on people.

i am making a dog grooming place for some extra money and want some suggestions on what to call it?

do you have any ideas of a great dog toy for a small to medium dog (rat terrier 13lbs) ? i need something to keep him busy while i am at work (usually my husband is at home but hes alone for two hours until my husband arrives at home) or dropping my baby off to child care? (takes thirty minute). im looking for something durable, and fun for my dog. there are some toy which he hates like stuff animals that squeaks lol ( i dont know why) i know he loves balls but i mean something he can play with by himself he also has a kong so not including a ball or a kong
by the way coby is a VERY active dog (keep that in mind lol)

i need a cheap dog insurance for my new dog but as the dog is a newfoundland the vets bills will be big so insurance is high have or do anyone know a cheap dog insurance thanks
has any one got the phone number or www.of the healthy pets from the answer given by tabbyfur thanks
who is EL can someone tell me please thanks

hi to put your dog in kennels can u just get kennel cough jag, or do you have to get anything else?

what do they ask for?

I would like to know what ingredients in pet dog treats (and dog biscuits) are bad, harmful, and unhealthy for dogs, so I can avoid buying.
If contains minimal sugar/salt, is that alright?

I am an experienced dog groomer in a big city thats growing everyday. There are NO upscale grooming salons and I think with all the rich people here, it would do great! I have the knowledge to run it, just not the money. I would need about $100,000 to cover the rent, utilities and all the supplies needed. I would be willing to do just about anything to make this happen! I think this business could easily turn into a franchise!

To whom it may concern,
Please Help Me !! I feel very very worried. My dog is a 12 year Collie male, yesterday, I brought him to the Dog Grooming shop for a bath & hair cut.
When I picked him up at 6 pm, I found out that his right rear leg cannot stand straight !! He can only walk with his other 3 legs !!
The dog barber said that he accidentally cut his skin little bit, and he said he already stopped the bleeding. I asked him do I need to go to bring him to the vet. The dog barber said no need to do that, it is only a skin cut. At that time, I checked the wound, it seems about 2 cm, and stopped bleeding. That dog barber guy said that it is because he is old, and that’s why he cannot walk very good !! However, when I walked him to the Grooming shop in the morning, my dog walks normally and he is good !! I feel really sorry for him and cried a few times……

Today, I found out that he cannot still walk with that right rear leg !! I think today is even worse !! He hardly can stand up stable. He can still walk to the food and water, but with very big difficulty. He cannot stand straight with that right rear leg !! I feel really really upset, however, I do not have enough strength to hold him to the car. I think it us totally my fault that bring him to that bad dog barber. I think he is really in pain……
What happened to him?? I really don’t know what that dog barber guy did to him !! Please please help me !! My email address is: clshaaw@sbcglobal.net

if u own/owned a dog kennels or cattery what kind of questions would u put on a questionaire for the dog/cat owner to answer about their pet before going into your care?

My local pet store has XXL dog kongs but no treats that size. Is there anywhere online I can buy them. I just ended up getting the large kong but i’d say my dog will have that destroyed in no time.

Thanks

I’m figuring it must be something bad; for, otherwise, wouldn’t it be all the dog food?

Would it be unhealthy for my dog to eat a bowl full of dog treats?

I am considering using a training collar to teach my dog boundaries. I need to be able to keep her off leash, but she runs off if I let her off the leash. A fence, even an invisible fence, is out of the question as its not my house. I’ve tried teaching her boundaries for the last 5 months but it is not working well. She won’t respond to “come” unless she’s in the mood. I want to use a shock collar but I worry it may be inhumane. Are they effective and are they safe to use?

My dog loves stuffed toys with squeakers, but within the past 2-3 months (he’s 4 yrs. old), he’s been tearing apart his toys (the stuffed ones). We have a Kong (which he likes) and two rubber balls that are still standing, but he doesn’t like them as much as stuffed toys. Are there any strong toys out there with the feel of stuffed toys or ones with squeakers in them?

I have found an awesome recipe for gourmet dog treats! I made some up and my pug loves them- actually so does my cat lol! They are made with all human-grade ingredients. I am looking for a way to market them to other dog owners. Any suggestions?

I want to get my dog some healthful, safe treats. But I don’t know what to get him. He’s a 3 pound, 6month old Maltese! Tell me what you think of these, or any others you like for your dogs.
http://www.petco.com/product/104708/Busy-Bone-Dental.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/102569/3M-Pet-Care-Dental-Treats-for-Small-Dogs.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/104145/Greenies-Lite-Dental-Petite-Dog-Treats.aspx
http://www.petco.com/product/100390/Booda-Pup-RRR-Mint-Sticks-Regular-for-Dogs.aspx
http://www.pedigree.com/01Really%20Good%20Food/default.aspx?attributeName=Format%20Type,primary&attributeValue=Snacks%20and%20Treats,true
http://www.pedigree.com/01Really%20Good%20Food/default.aspx?attributeName=Format%20Type,primary&attributeValue=Snacks%20and%20Treats,true
http://www.pedigree.com/01Really%20Good%20Food/default.aspx?attributeName=Format%20Type,primary&attributeValue=Snacks%20and%20Treats,true

Oh yea, and kong ziggies too, what do you think of those?

I want my dog to smell like she does after being groomed without having to take her to a salon.
What are some shampoos that dog groomers use?

My dogs are big and they get bored easily. The tear apart any of their dog toys (especially the stuffed ones ). kongs are good, and jolly balls . im just lookin for more ideas for long lasting toys i could buy or better yet make myself to entertain them.

I’m looking towards pet insurance in canada. It first heard of it on yahoo, before that I never knew there was insurance for dogs, or don’t even know where to get them. No one speaks of pet insurance where I live. So i’m asking you! How much is pet insurance, and where could I get them? and how does it work? Yearly?

I was curious about dog grooming and would like to see the different styles and cuts for different dogs, thanks!

Does anyone know of a good breed of dog that doesn’t bark much and doesn’t chew or dig holes… Also a small dog that stays small. I don’t want to get too too pricy… the most i think will be 700-750 $. Please Help!!!

dog kennels at veterinary offices

I purchased my jack russel from a kennel in Easton, MA and I’m concerned that I purchased her from a puppy mill. I’m not sure what the major differences are and I was wondering if anyone had any input. There were a number of dogs that the kennel owner was breeding, but it didn’t seem like any of the dogs were unhealthy or treated badly. The place was clean and well kept. It seemed like this is what these guys did for a living. They also owned dogs of their own, seperate from the ones they had been breeding. I wasn’t smart enough to ask any questions, but my Maggie is very healthy and very happy one year later. What do you think?

I am getting a dog soon and will be spending lots of time training it. What human food can I use as treats used in postive reinforcement?

Where to get dog houses,kennels,collars,toys,clothes etc with world wide shipping?
i live in pakistan.

I am interested in dog grooming as a profession. I did a 1-summer dog grooming internship and enjoyed it. I did some grooming and a lot of watching.

Next, I talked to dog groomers and heard many complaints. Most say that they are way to busy and have arthritis or some other problem from working with their hands all day.

I would like to here opinions about this job from actual groomers or those that know a lot about the industry. Will I be dissappointed like so many others? Would dog training or boarding be a better career choice?

I foster strays and am interested in training them as service dogs. I would be interested in therapy, guide dog training, service dog training, or anything else along those lines. Does anyone know any resources?

I have a pekignese and he will be 6 months old soon.. I was training his since young not to bite my hands, leg and clothes. I waited until his baby teeth drop and adult teeth come out since he might feel itchy. Now, everytime he comes to me he bit my hand eventhough i said NO!! How should i train him not to bit?? I am thinking to bring him for the dog training when he reach 1 years old, but i would like to teach him correctly right from the start since he might get confused…

… i am wanting to make a dog collar for my dog. I have seen some of the nylon webbing ones but i don’t know where to get the supplies ( i live in australia), are there any other ways to make dog collars

I dont actually have a rabbit, but if i got one, i would totally do it. I am also planning on walking it on a leash. Dont say-well, just get a dog!-because the chances of me getting a dog are like one in a billion and the chances of me getting a rabbit are one in twenty.

I have an idea for a dog toy but I know nothing about how to start. First, how or where do I go to get someone to transform my idea into a design and prototype?

Hello. I’ve looked at a lot of websites for small dog clothes and most of them aren’t that cute. I like really girly outfits for my yorkie, Coco, such as dresses and cute tops. Please let me know if you have any suggestions! All answers are greatly appreciated!
Thank you for viewing my question!
Kendra

Something that will keep the dog treats fresh, is aestheticly pleasing, and fairly cheap.

im getting a new puppy soon and i wanna get her alot of cute stuff like pink and pretty but i cant seem to find any website or anything for such things please help thank you!

What is an item, or list of items that you as a dog owner can not live without? I’m not talking about the basics (food, bowls, treats, meds, etc.) I’m looking for specific names of products. And a brief description would be great too.
example.. A Kong. It’s a rubber toy that can be used for retrieving and is very popular because it is hollow and can be fill with a variety of food/treats to entertain your dog.
A link to a website featuring the item would make me very happy. What I’m getting at here is Christmas ideas for my dogs that have it all.
Shanna, I couldn’t agree more! I love the zoom groom. I even use it when bathing the dogs. They love the way it feels.
“ya know” … I think YOU need a toy!

I would love to start making treats that are healthy and nutritious for my dog who just had pups. Can anyone help?

Sheri

I see him nibble on himself, as if to scratch or deflea, even though he doesn’t have any fleas. Then he will walk up to my leg and start nibbling on my clothes. It is the wierdest thing. Maybe it’s a nervous disorder, or something showing love, I don’t know. Maybe it’s just a dog thing. Please help it’s driving me crazy.

I have a 6 year old male Shih Tzu. Everytime he goes to the groomer he gets scared and he growls and snaps. I had a groomer before that could deal with him, but I have since moved out of state. I have tried every groomer in the area where I live now, they either wont groom him at all or they call me in mid groom and say “Come get him, I cant work with this dog.” Or they charge me about 100$ over the normal price because they said he acted bad and took up to much of their time. So I have been forced to face the fact I am going to have to do this myself. I bought a dog grooming kit with shears, brushes and clippers. But I am confused about something, do I shave the dog before the bath? Or do I give him a bath, dry him then shave him? Or should I bathe him then shave while his hair is still wet? And please dont tell me this breed does not need to be shaved, I know that, but he just isnt happy when his hair is long. Any info and tips will help alot, thanks!

Has anyone ever used the dog kennels at Carowinds theme park in NC? Is it a good idea? Please let me know any details about Carowinds thank you!

Any tips on dog training? I’m trying to re-train my dog, it’s working really well so far. The only issue I have is that she is way obsessed with her treats. I had them sitting on the ground, but she was so obsessed with them that I had to put them in a cup. I’m not sure what to do. Also, what tricks should should I teach her– I have sit, lay, we’re working on roll over, and heel. She can also do come and stay.

I would LOVE to make homemade dog treats, but I don’t know how. Can you help? Thanks!