Hi, I am having trouble getting over the death of my pets. Would love to hear other peoples views as I am driving myself crazy. We have had two female cocker spaniels for 13 years and they were fine. When they were younger they would have little fights over the roast chicken every now and [...]
Posts tagged ‘spaniel’
Why did my pet dog attack my other two pet dogs?
What dog breed should I get and where can I find a puppy?
I live in Wallan, Victoria (Australia) and my family and I have decided to get our first dog. We have seen pet store pups and were interested in a Siberian Husky but they cost 00 at the pet shop. We were thinking of getting either: Siberian Husky, Dalmation or a Airedale Terrier. I’m a school [...]
4 year old female spayed marking or UTI?
I have a cocker spaniel mix and she has been with me all her life. She’s had a UTI about three times in her life. She’s very territorial and often tries to bark and hump my other mutt (male, neutered, follower by nature). About a month ago, I had to remove their dog beds because [...]
i need to find out what type of harness stop dogs from pulling?
i have an english springer spaniel and he loves to go for walk but he has allot of energy and he pulls allot and its hard to walk him i was watching the show ‘its me or the dog" and she had a harness that when the dog pulled it pulled on his front legs [...]
What is the optimal dog breed for an appartment?
I live in an appartment and I am planning to get a dog. Obviously I shouldnt get a boxer or a collie, but is there a breed that would be ok to live in a fairly small space – an appartment? I am highly considering a English Springer Spaniel. Any thoughts?
What is a Good Family Dog?
i am a pet lover!! i have a rat and a cat!! i want a dog soo bad but i cant seem to find the right one. i personally love the size or just a bit smaller of an english springer spaniel. i am looking for a dog who is around 30-40lbs, good with little [...]
why do dogs "root" in bed before settling down to sleep?
When in our bed, our cocker spaniel scratches"roots" at the covers and sheets until he decides to settle down and stay in one spot. Why does he do this?
I'm 16 and wanting a dog, should I try to beg my parents for one now or wait until I am older?
I am 16 years old and I’ve wanted a dog all my life. When I was 4 years old (my brothers 3 yr & 8 yr at the time), our family had a small rockwilder and chow mix that we kept outside in the back yard. I wanted to bring him inside and my father [...]
Questions about sled dog harnesses?
Do they have them for all sizes of dogs?or atleast medium sized dogs(Springer spaniel/lab mix) Around how much do they cost? Are they complicated to use? And any other info on them is great. I want to get one for my dog who enjoys pulling my nephew around on a sled by grabbing the rope [...]
Dog sitting?
I am watching my in-laws Cavalier King Charles Spaniel for a week while they are out of town. I have two dogs and consider myself a very responsible and knowledgable dog owner. I have done a lot of research on dog food and now feed my boys Canidae All Life Stages. Well…They sent the Spaniel [...]
Got a new dog! What breed is he? Any training tips?
I just got a dog from the city shelter! My 3-year-old daughter really wanted a dog, so we got this guy. I wanted him to sleep on her bed with her, but when I put him in her room he runs under the bed. Oh well. They said he’s a purebred German Shepherd and Basenji [...]
Does dominance aggression in dogs ONLY occur when the pack leader position has not been fully established?
We are having an issue with my sisters cocker spaniel when it is the dogs bed time. She was disturbed during sleep and became extremely aggressive. She didnt get away with it but it was a bad bad situation. Is this because my sister has been unable to fully establish her authority over the dog? [...]
Can you prevent hip dysplasia?
I have a 10 month old Boykin Spaniel. I know that they are prone to hip dysplasia. I probably shouldn’t worry about it yet. But I am just wondering whether there are any little things that I could do to prevent hip dysplasia? I am not sure about his parents. We got him from some [...]
Would my dog get along better with a cat or a dog?
Hey, so I’ve been thinking about getting another pet for quite some time now. I’m just wondering which is best for my other dog, though… Or even if I should get another pet. My dog recently turned six years old. She has a lot of energy, but also likes to sit around. She sleeps on [...]
What is my dog doing?
Ok I have a 6 year old American Cocker Spaniel named Abby and when she is in another room, she takes her paw and rubs it against her cheek, then goes on the floor, and rubs her left/right cheek constantly and has also done this on the sofa, bed and table. What sign is this? [...]