I don’t want to hurt them but they are wild and I don’t want to worry about them every day. I don’t know what to try besides scare tactics. Dogs don’t scare easily. What has worked for you?
when their breath smells like it should be used as a dog deterrent?
I love my lady to bits…..but until she has brushed her teeth….WOW!
I have a fat maltese dog, healthy, 3 years old. One of my best friends, who happens to be my roommate, also has a 17 year old cat who has horrible dental problems, throws up all the time. He’s bone skinny, too.
The cat doesn’t eat all his food in one go, so the dog has a chance to gobble up the cat’s food – which she does, EVERYDAY unless we follow her around and stop her all night.
I repeatedly suggest that we put the cat food in a high place where ONLY the cat could get to it, since the cat is still extremely quick, flexible and agile. "No," she says. "It’s cruel to make an old cat jump on a counter just to eat."
I suggest then that we lock the cat in a room with her food so the dog can’t get in, since he secludes himself in there anyway. "No," she says. "It’s cruel to not allow ALL the animals to roam freely about the house."
Well, I think it’s cruel to let your cat starve to death while the dog engorges itself and becomes fatter and fatter. It’s disgusting. LOL
Any other tips/tricks? Any deterrent sprays that only deter dogs that I can spray around the cat food bowl? My friend and I get along perfectly otherwise, so I’d really like to prevent any drama/move-out/animal disposal/etc.
When my roommate catches my dog eating the cat food, she spanks him (kind of violently) and yells at him. I freaked out and told her to NEVER do that again, but she thinks this will train the dog.
I have 2 Mastiffs, and they love to chew and chew a lot.
Myself and others play with them frequently and they have about 5 acres that they run on all the time.
They are normally very good, but every once in a while, they chew the porch furniture, the fence to the pool, and the porch itself.
I would also like to keep them from the plants out front. They don’t chew on them, but they are so big, they just smash everything.
They also pull logs out of a woodpile to chew on, and they do this all the time.
I only add all of this so i don’t get people telling me they are bored or have nothing to chew on.
So, what are some homemade recipes?
Just some extra stuff. I play with my dogs almost daily. We also live next to a community property where there are literally dozens of people that come and play with them and run them around.
They also behave excellent. When I am around, they will do anything I tell them too immediately.
Chew toys also don’t work. They are close to 200 lbs each and can snap anything into pieces within minutes.
So, i’m getting a dog. I am 17, I will be taking this dog to college. (im going to community college-ive researched pet friendly apartments) But my dad said I can get a dog at the latest Christmas, he will consider it sooner if I bring my grades up.
I know you should carry pepper spray/knife/cell for protection. But I would like a guard dog…more that looks the part though if you know what I mean? I will not train it to attack, it would end up put to sleep or something you should never train your family dogs to attack, I know its the dog itself not the breed-our family Labrador is very protective but labs are supposed to be friendly. I just want a dog that will be a deterrent/looks at least slightly intimidating. I also want an affectionate, loyal dog with short fur. I do really want a Beagle, but they arent exactly intimidating. Any breed ideas? I love Catahoula Leopard Dogs but my dad thinks they are ugly. Should I go with a Beagle even though they wont be good for protection?
haha no in alaska you can carry concealed weapons
im not in college now i do online homeschooling i have time for a puppy
ahh i want a mutt bad but its hard to get one where i live. its about 0 which is less than a purebred but they have to do a homecheck, interview, blah blah.
i plan on walking the dog twice a day and just letting it out to run and go on a hike on weekends. or a long trail.
i was looking at akitas first, but i decided that i didnt want a dog that primitive and aggressive. i just dont think it would be a good choice considering i live with my family, and i dont think my younger sister would do very well with it.
so next i considered getting a rottweiler. less aggressive, but still good protection ability. but i talked with my mom about it extensively, and we decided that it also, wouldnt be a good choice.
then i found the doberman pinscher. seems like a good dog, but kind of hard to find
i was thinking an alaskan malamute. but i was wondering, do they have any protection ability? because really, i would like a dog that could protect my family. and me when im out on a walk. and i can protect myself, but a dog is more of a deterrent. that way it wouldnt be necessary for me to fight.
i have a large build. im 6.4, i work out everyday, and do extensive krav maga training. so having a large breed is not an issue when it comes to being able to physically control it.
im currently reading a 1500 page book on dog psychology. and most of my time is spent researching training methods.
im home schooled, and im not going to college. im looking into becoming a dog behaviorist.
oh, im also working with a friends aggressive Labrador. they live on a large piece of property. the dog got out, and killed 3 chickens. so, ive been working with him for a couple weeks, and i can now walk him right past chickens without him jumping or pulling. he dosent even bark.
also, i had let them out in a fenced part of the yard (them meaning the lab and another dog they have) i called them back, the lab came running right away to my side. the other ignored me. i looked down at the lab, and he was looking at me. i said "go get her shadow" and pointed at her. he took off running, and dragged her to my feet and held her there. it happened twice. i was just like.. "cool beans"
sorry, that was pretty irrelevant, but it was a funny story and i thought i would share.
well, thats about it. sorry, this was really long, but i wanted you to know some about me before you made any suggestions. and i would love to hear any stories you have about your experience with the breed your suggesting. or just a story about you and your dog.
thanks so much for reading all this. and for your answer
rayven, ive talked with my mom and she said i can get any dog i really want. and i understand the difference between pets and guard dogs. i was told by someone that they would protect you if needed. i was doubting that, especially after the research i did. just thought i would ask
another thing rayven, the reason i decided not to get a rotty was BECAUSE of my family. im talking with them all about what they want in a dog
J. christ, you have to have given some of the best advice ive ever gotten on here. your completely right about protection dogs. you helped me see things much clearly. thank you very much. wise words
in florida, dogs get tiny little fleas, we spray them with vinegar and citric juice, works but not totally, do not want to use chemicals.
do those plug-in, sonic-wave rodent and bug machines work? Sunbeam makes one; I’m not sure if there are others. My office has the reputation of having a spider and waterbug problem, and I’ve seen roaches occasionally. I’d like a non-chemical way to deter them. Has anyone had success with these machines? Are they safe around dogs and cats? Thanks.
i have 2 dogs and want to use barkoff, but i dont know if my cat will have a bad reaction to it