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Hey, Katie K-9!
When our dog Maddie is lying down, we sometimes rub our feet over her rear quarters to rub her butt and hips. Maddie will turn on us like she is going to bite but she does not. I don't think she will bite but this is not good. What do you suggest we do to correct this?
Thanks.
Anne
Hey, Anne & Maddie!
Well . don't do that. Obviously, she does not like it. It may cause her discomfort for some reason, or she is uncomfortable with your posture over her. We all have triggers that set us off, and so do our animals. When you discover you have tripped a trigger. respect your dog's feeling on the matter.
If Maddie wanted to bite you, she would have. Dogs always know where their teeth are and how much they really want to use them. A good dog will always give you body signals and or a warning growl before a bite; take heed and respect the signal. Animals and humans need to work together. Kids are bitten when they ignore a dog's warning to "back off." Your dog tried to communicate in the only language she knows how to speak: dog. We humans need to learn to look and listen.
Learn to work together.
Katie K-9
Hey, Katie K-9!
We just brought home a seven-month-old mini Dachshund from a breeder. He is very scared and doesn't eat much. We have had him only two days. Will he get used to us and be happy? What can we do to make him feel at home?
Melissa
Hey, Melissa!
Every dog has a different personality: some are dancing all the time, others are worriers, some are in-between. Each dog reacts to new situations differently.
Being he came from the breeder at seven months old, he probably did not have much socialization and this new home is overwhelming to him.
Just take it slow and allow him to adjust. Do not over-coddle him; he needs confidence. You need to be happy and perky and show him how to have a good time.
Here's to a happy new life together!
Katie K-9
Hey, Katie K-9!
I hate cockleburrs! They are in my horse's mane and tail and now in my Aussie's coat. Is there an easy way of getting them out of all my animals, short of shaving them all? HELP!
Mary
Hey, Mary!
Good news! There is "Pam!" You know, the anti-stick cooking spray for pans? It works for cockleburrs!
Several years ago, someone told me about this and it has made my life a lot easier each fall. Just spray a bit on the burrs, work it in and they pull out a lot more easily!
Did you know that the person who invented Velcro got the idea from cockleburrs! So they served a purpose, but now I wish they would all go away.
Here's to a much easier fall.
Katie K-9
Hey, Katie K-9!
I have had a guest beagle staying with me and my beagle for the past three months. He will be going away soon to a new home with his real owner. The two beagles have become good pals. Will either one be adversely affected by this transition?
I hope things will be okay.
Stan
Hey, Stan!
Of course there will be anadjustment period. Each one will have a house to himself. Every dog is different on how they adjust and how long it will take.
I would suggest using a kennel for at least two months and then slowly let your beagle have more freedom in the house when you are gone. Leave a radio on so it will take the house noises away and give him a feeling that someone is around. The house is never quiet when you are home. Be sure to get in plenty of exercise to help him adjust. Before, they had each other to keep them busy and get plenty of "horsing around" done.
Things will come together.
Katie K-9
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