Q. Which dog out of all dogs can protect anyone the most as in which is the most strongest kind of dog?
A. You are asking two diffrent questions..
The strongest dog is a ABPT or a Pitbull
They can pull HUGE amounts of weight, much more then their own body.
The best protector dog as far as alertness would probably be a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) or a Doberman. Both were used in herding and guarding.
If you have children or are planning on them I would go with a Doberman. I personally have a GSD in my family, and it's only because thats what my fiance grew up with and loves, he wouldn't be talked into a Doberman for any bribe *lol*
If you need a small dog, for apt life.. the best is a dachshund.. My dachshunds have excellent hearing and even alert me to people if they are in the back alley, which is outside and about 200 ft back from the house. They also have very deep chests, so the standards produce a "big dog" bark that most people are put off by because they sound like a much larger dog that means business.
The strongest dog is a ABPT or a Pitbull
They can pull HUGE amounts of weight, much more then their own body.
The best protector dog as far as alertness would probably be a German Shepherd Dog (GSD) or a Doberman. Both were used in herding and guarding.
If you have children or are planning on them I would go with a Doberman. I personally have a GSD in my family, and it's only because thats what my fiance grew up with and loves, he wouldn't be talked into a Doberman for any bribe *lol*
If you need a small dog, for apt life.. the best is a dachshund.. My dachshunds have excellent hearing and even alert me to people if they are in the back alley, which is outside and about 200 ft back from the house. They also have very deep chests, so the standards produce a "big dog" bark that most people are put off by because they sound like a much larger dog that means business.
Can dogs really tell the difference between the various flavors of dog food?
Q. My dog doesn't seem to care one bit what he eats.
A. Some dogs (and cats) are picky eaters, some are somewhere in-between, and some will eat anything you put in front of them. They really are a lot like people. Even if a dog will eat anything and everything you give them, I think it's our responsibility as pet owners to try to make sure they get the most nutritious food for their needs. Since my husband kind of took over the dog I got, she has gotten fat. I've tried to tell him he gives her too much of the wrong food, too many table scraps. He really loves that dog, and he keeps showing his love by sharing his food with her.
I think dogs can tell the difference in foods, though, unless they inhale it, lol! Some of them scarf it down so fast, they probably can't taste it.
I think dogs can tell the difference in foods, though, unless they inhale it, lol! Some of them scarf it down so fast, they probably can't taste it.
What dog would be really friendly with a chinese shar-pei?
Q. I have a dog that is about 10 months old and planning to get another what other kind of dog would be really friendly with him. (my dog is a boy)
A. I believe that the question is not what breed of dog would be a good companion for your shar-pei but moreso what type of personality in a dog would be ideal for your dog. This is obviously a hit or miss situation. I had a female cocker spaniel for 4 years before I decided to get another cocker (male). They fought for almost a year before they actually started to like each other. They had to establish between each other the alpha dog (leader). Once that is established through their own battle, everything begins to simmer down.
My first dog was depressed for a very long time (years) before she came to accept the new dog. It was terrible. She would sit and face the wall with her head hanging. But eventually she began to accept him.
It is always a big risk to bring a new dog into the house with an existing dog. They may learn to live together, but then again, they may not. There may be an instant connection or they will have to work at it. Whatever the case may be, be prepared for your shar-pei to experience depression. It is not a pretty sight. It is heart wrenching.
Really think it over before you make your decision.
Nancy
http://www.happyk-9.com
My first dog was depressed for a very long time (years) before she came to accept the new dog. It was terrible. She would sit and face the wall with her head hanging. But eventually she began to accept him.
It is always a big risk to bring a new dog into the house with an existing dog. They may learn to live together, but then again, they may not. There may be an instant connection or they will have to work at it. Whatever the case may be, be prepared for your shar-pei to experience depression. It is not a pretty sight. It is heart wrenching.
Really think it over before you make your decision.
Nancy
http://www.happyk-9.com
How to stop my dog from behaving aggressively towards other dogs and growling?
Q. Dog is a cairn terrier about 1 year and 6 months old and he growls and behaves aggressively sometimes towards other dogs at the park.
Solutions?
Solutions?
A. If he is on the lead when he growls he does this because he is frightened.
In the wild and when our dogs are loose they do not walk straight past another dog, they CURVE or sometimes they go into a play stance to see if the other dog is friendly. If your dog is restricted by the lead, he cannot follow his natural instincts. For now try to keep your distance from other dogs. When he is on lead you must either CURVE or cross to the other side of the road. If he barks or growls don't chastise him or pull on the lead, you must ignore his barking and keep silent.
When he looks at dogs from a distance without barking or growling, praise him and give him a treat. Eventually your dog will realize that looking at another dog without barking, prompts you to praise him and give him a treat, he will stop barking. I suspect that your dog will play happily with another dog if he is off lead in a safe fenced area.
Training classes are brilliant for socialization, unfortunately at a class he will be restricted by a lead. Wait until you help him to overcome his fears before you join a class, at present it would be akin to throwing a none swimmer into the deep end.
In the wild and when our dogs are loose they do not walk straight past another dog, they CURVE or sometimes they go into a play stance to see if the other dog is friendly. If your dog is restricted by the lead, he cannot follow his natural instincts. For now try to keep your distance from other dogs. When he is on lead you must either CURVE or cross to the other side of the road. If he barks or growls don't chastise him or pull on the lead, you must ignore his barking and keep silent.
When he looks at dogs from a distance without barking or growling, praise him and give him a treat. Eventually your dog will realize that looking at another dog without barking, prompts you to praise him and give him a treat, he will stop barking. I suspect that your dog will play happily with another dog if he is off lead in a safe fenced area.
Training classes are brilliant for socialization, unfortunately at a class he will be restricted by a lead. Wait until you help him to overcome his fears before you join a class, at present it would be akin to throwing a none swimmer into the deep end.
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