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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Dog Has Been With Me For Over A Year Now And He Still Barks…

My dog has been with me for over a year now and he still barks and growls at my family. He sometimes lunges too. What can I do? He’s also terrified of everything. But he loves me. Im out of ideas. Please help.

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  1. Jana

    Sounds like he barks and lunges because he’s terrified of everything. I would start by reading “Guide To Living With & Training A Fearful Dog”
    http://fearfuldogs.com/books-consultations/

    You will need to come up with a plan to build his confidence, increase his comfort zone with things, and in the meantime, give him space and manage his environment and situations he’s exposed to.

  2. Anne Springer

    Great advice from Jana. Also, the author of that book, Debbie Jacobs, has a Facebook group called “Fearful Dogs” where you can get lots of support from experienced pro’s as well as chatting with other people who live with fearful dogs.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Dog Bite. On Christmas Day She Got Bitten By Another Dog . All Vets Are…

Dog bite. On Christmas Day she got bitten by another dog . All vets are closed right now. What can I do until tomorrow to clean the wound or to ease her pain. She’s 11 yrs. old.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Without knowing the extent of the injury all I can advise is to try to keep her quiet and calm and monitor for any trouble breathing or discomfort. Signs of breathing difficultly, trouble walking, dissension of the abdomen, bleeding, changes in attitude that include panting, inability to get comfortable, or any sign of distress warrant an immediate trip to the closest emergency clinic. Please see the vet tomorrow and I expect they will do a thorough exam and provide pain medication (please don’t use an over the counter without the vets ok), and antibiotics.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
My Puppy Won’t Stop Biting Everything In Sight – Including Me. How Can I Get…

My puppy won’t stop biting everything in sight – including me. How can I get her to stop or at least tone it down?

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello
    Playing and biting is usually normal puppy behavior. Ideally provide lots of playtime with a wide variety of toys available to play with. Providing direction for appropriate play behavior and lots of training and positive reinforcement is the best way to help a pup learn what is acceptable and grow up into a confident happy dog.

  2. Sarah

    Puppy class would be another great way to start a good training regimin. It’s so important to start with loving, consistent training from the very beginning. Best of luck with your pup!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 14 Week Old Puppy And I Don’t Know How To Get Him…

I have a 14 week old puppy and I don’t know how to get him out the habit of biting. he keeps jumping up my 1 year old son and he jumps up the sofa and barks but he also nips aswell even when try to give him a fuss. has anyone got any advice on what I can do to try and stop him please

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  1. Aly Elbatrawy

    well this is a normal thing in puppies as their teeth begin to hurt as this is the time when they fall off and new ones start to grow, but you can try telling him “no” when he does this, you can also leave him and walk away as if you don’t want to talk to him. but don’t pull your hand from his mouth aggressively because he will think that you are playing and will keep doing it. but the best option is to buy him a rubber bone and give it to him when he starts biting your hand until his teeth stop hurting him and he will stop biting eventually.

  2. Sarah

    You may also want to look into a basic puppy obedience class. It is a great idea for multiple reasons…socialization, training of basic manners, bonding, etc. I highly recommend it. Best of luck with your new puppy!!

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 5 Months Cane Corso Which Has Lately Formed A Lump On His…

i have a 5 months cane corso which has lately formed a lump on his left limb which i believe is caleed histiocytoma and now he is licking it to the point that it bleeds. does anyone know how to make it go away without surgery? also if it goes away will hair still grow in that area?

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  1. Jennifer Taylor

    I would contact your Veterinarian or if your Vet is recommending surgery don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion. I happened to find a wonderful Vetrinarian whom I trust very much when surgery was recommended for a condition that my dog had. Best of luck!

  2. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    I would recommend seeing your vet, they should be able to give you all options available for this mass. If you are not happy with your vets options get late second opinion.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A Male Gsd. I’m Wanting To Add A Lab O Our Family. Would…

I have a male gsd. I’m wanting to add a lab o our family. Would male or female be a better fit?? I hear generally, you want to add the opposite sex but als heard the female labs are pretty moody.

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  1. Sarah

    We have a male GSD and then rescued a make lab shepherd mix. After a short introduction period, They are best buds for more than 6 years now. I think your expectations and your introduction have a lot to do with the outcome, as well as of course the temperament of the dogs. There are a lot of great books on introducing a new pet to your home. Good luck.

  2. Anonymous

    I, personally, prefer mixed sex pairs. GSDs are prone to same sex aggression, which cannot be trained out…and it usually doesn’t show up until living with another male dog.

    All bitches are moody – it’s part of being female and hormonal. If you go through an ethical, reputable breeder who fully health tests and titles their dogs per the breed club’s code of ethics, you’ll be stacking the deck in your favor as far as temperament is concerned.

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Sarah | 9 years ago
Hello- I Posted A Few Pics Of My German Shepherd, Butch Last Week Because He…

Hello- I posted a few pics of my German shepherd, Butch last week because he had some sort of injury to his eye. It got much smaller, and we thought it was gone, but it appears to have tripled in size since Thursday. Yes… 2 days. He always rubs his face on the sofa and on Thursday it wasn’t nearly this big, but I thought yesterday when I got home from work that he just irritated it by rubbing on the sofa. Now I’m kicking myself for not just bringing him to the vet in the first place. I’ll call Monday for an appointment hopefully Tuesday. I know JVC has walk in hours on Sunday, but I always feel like those are for emergencies and I don’t want to take up someone else’s’s emergency spot. Here it is today. Any thoughts on whether or not it warrants an “emergency” visit. It has a scab on it now, because I’ve been diligent about not letting him rub along the sofa a rip it off. It feels like a nodual or some sort of hard cyst, and is a little larger than my pinky nail at this time.

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  1. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    I dont think it is an emergency. I also think that the rubbing is probably due to an itch and is likely the cause of the significant swelling and size increase. Based on breed and location I would suspect an allergy or infection. Please see your vet and ask about a topical ophthalmic and an ecollar. Also ask about using diphenhydramine if it recurs. It might save you a vet visit the next time.
    Good luck,
    Let me know what the vet says,

  2. Julie Hollifield

    I don’t know how to enlarge the pictures to take a closer look. Can anyone help me with this? I tap on the picture which brings up the original post in a separate window but I can’t access the pictures to make them bigger.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
I Have A 6 Year Old Boston Terrier That I Adopted In January 2016 She…

I have a 6 year old Boston terrier that I adopted in january 2016 she was abused badly previously and as the months go on I just can’t seem to help her get over her fears, if anyone even approaches her she pees if we call to her she pees we can’t sweep around her because she’s terrified of brooms shes terrified of everything to be honest she’s always shaking and no matter how much I feed her she stays bone thin I’ve tried different techniques but nothing seems to calm her fear does anyone have advice? Anything would help greatly

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  1. Sarah

    We have a German shepherd who was in a similar state when we got him. Our vet recommended a trainer/behaviorist. It took TIME, and honestly I really believe in our case, the rescue of a second dog who is just a ‘happy dog” lab mix, helped immensely with the German shepherds recovery. So the first 6 months seemed an endless maze of new issues popping up. Our trainer was wonderful and kept reminding us to be patient, consistent, loving and firm. With the help of our vet office (shout out to JVC) and our trainer, we have the best dogs in the entire world now and I wouldn’t change trade them for anything in the world. Good luck to you!!

  3. Anonymous

    I agree with Dr. Magnifico – work on training with a trainer. Training, particularly in group settings, can help build confidence in shy dogs.

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Vivienne Barnes | 9 years ago
How Can I Make Life Easier For My Little Cocker Spaniel Who Is On Steroids…

How can I make life easier for my little Cocker Spaniel who is on steroids and a tablet for her immune system? She is absolutely ravenous yet I dont want to overfeed her. She was never a greedy dog yet she would eat the bowl at the minute. Those big brown eyes are so sad its breaking my heart. I understand to keep her alive we need to give her the drugs.

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  1. Vivienne Barnes Post author

    Thank you very much. I have been bulking out with more veg than usual. She loves pasta. Would that be ok?

  2. Sarah

    We give our boys cold baby carrots, and canned or fresh bits of pumpkin as training treats. They absolutely live it, and I worry less about them getting fat from treats.?

  4. Krista Magnifico

    Hello,
    You can offer food that have bulk, and are therefore filling, without adding calories, like fiber. Pumpkin, and many other veggies can do this. Also I think that a nice distraction like a walk or play time (disease status permitting) also help. You can also break the meals into smaller meals.

  6. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Pasta is not a good choice it’s high in calories and starches that turn to sugar.

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Pawbly | 9 years ago
Hi My Dwarf Hamster Has Loss Abit Of Hair And Has Cuts On His Back…

Hi my dwarf hamster has loss abit of hair and has cuts on his back ! Lately he has been falling over ALOT and has been dragging his back legs along the ground ! He is eating and drinking normal but he won’t let me near the cuts to treat them what do I do ?

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  1. Dawn Ferara, DVM

    Best advice is to take him to a vet because this sounds more serious than just cuts/scratches on his back. His prognosis is going to depend on the hamster’s age and the ultimate cause of his problem.
    Good Luck!