Dog Advice from 'Bec - The Sydney Dog Walker'

Our dog advice pages would be nothing without the fantastic Q&A of 'Bec - The Sydney Dogwalker' . Her advice is republished here from her regular Australian column on www.ozdoggy.com.au , she is a wonderful soul and deserves a TV or Radio Show!

Note: This advice page should act only as part of your research into any particular problem. Paul @ USA Doggy

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Q: Apartment Animals - considering adopting a
Hi, I am considering adopting a "toy" dog. However I live in a small apartment which has no outside space, so I am very concerned about the health risks in keeping a dog inside. I would take the dog for walks at least once a day, and with me wherever...[more]

Q: Cavvy King Charles died this morning
Question: Our dog died today Our Cavvy King Charles died this morning (hit by a car), we have another one and I would like to know what to look out for (ie, grieving, will they start acting differently etc). What can we do to help her through this t...[more]

Q: Are Labrador retrievers crossed with retrievers
Hi, My wife and are wanting to get a labrador. But have become confused. As we can find a lot of labrador retrivers. Does this mean that they are crossed with a retriever????? Or is it the name of the bread. As we looking for a purebred Labrador. Man...[more]

Q: Cocker Spaniel, who has a liking to bite
Question: Won't Stop Biting I have a 8 week old Cocker Spaniel, who has a liking to bite and chew on ankles, legs and hands, those sharpe teeth hurt!He has lots of rubber toys and things to play with, each time he bites I put a rubber toy in place i...[more]

Poodle who won't eat
We have a two year old Miniature Poodle bitch that we bought from owners who only ever fed her dry food...[more]

Q: Colour of a dogs tongue
Question: Colour of dog's tongue? My dog's tongue has been looking a bit.. Pale? (Light pink) for a few days. is this the normal colour of the tongue? or is it meant to be of a more darker, red- pink shade? Posted: 04/11/2005 Answer: Colour...[more]

Q: Help my Staffy Itch and Hotspots
Hi are you able to give any advice on Staffy Itch and Hotspots? Its driveing my staffy crazy...Have changed her food..thanks nikki and sheba Posted: 01/02/2006 Answer: My Staffy Hot spots are most common in breeds such as Golden Retrievers and...[more]

Q: Dog smell, has two staffy's that like to sleep in my car
I have two staffy's that like to sleep in my car. Well now I have this doggy smell in the car that I need to get rid of. They aren't sleeping in my car anymore because of this reason. I have brought them two old lounges to sleep on and they can stink...[more]

Q: Having my dog desexed both male and females
Question: Desexing Safe ?? I am in two minds about having my dog desexed both male and females I have heard some pretty scarey stories about dogs getting infections and distemper and dieing while having surgery.....its really turned me off having i...[more]

Q: Interested in studding my pedigree male staff
Hi I am interested in studding my pedigree male staffordshire bull terrier. He has great lines, great temprament and great conformation. Through I'm not sure how to go about it. Are there any websites or literature you reccommend? I want to make sure...[more]

Q: How do i stop my dog running away SA
Hi, We have recently bought a dog from the pound. She is 2 years old. When we are at home she is fantastic and never wanders at all. We do not have fences and live on a relatively large block of land. None of my other dogs have ever wandered before....[more]

Q: Jack Russell x Maltese. Will desexing help?
Question: To desex? I have a Jack Russell x Maltese who is now 1 yr old. For the first 9 mnths of his life he was extremely timid, shook like mad in the car, around other people etc. He seems to be better now, to the point where we have actually got...[more]

Q: Is Maltalier a good breed with children?
I am looking at purchasing a Maltalier. We have a 4 year old son and was wanting to know how good this breed is with children and just a little about the breed. Posted: 28/01/2006 Answer: Maltalier Cavaliers are beautiful dogs with such gentle p...[more]

Q: My female pup (staffy cross blue cattle) is 11months old
hello, my female pup is 11months old and she has her periods for the first time? It has been 5 days since noticing her dripping and over inflated reproductive part but i was just wondering how can i tell whether she is pregnant because there has been...[more]

Q: Dog barking and chasing cars, bikes etc
I have inherited my daughter's pom. He is a beautiful little dog and generally well bahaved. I am having trouble when I take him for a walk in that he barks and carries on whenever a car or bike sometimes other dogs and people pass. He has a very hig...[more]

Q: Jack Russell runs in clockwise circles
Our Jack Russell runs in continuous closkwise circles which sends both us and our visitors loopy!.... whay does he do this and what can we do to stop him without nailing his paws to the ground? Posted: 14/05/2006 Answer: Clockwise Jack ,North Pe...[more]

Q: Mini Foxy barking
Hi I have a mini foxy, she is 5mths and as soon as I let her outside she barks & barks I go out and growl at her she runs of then barks again ,how can I solve this problem and digging under fences. Posted: 01/07/2006 Answer: Barking Ah the jo...[more]

Q: My Beagle constantly eats grass like a cow.
My Beagle constantly eats grass like a cow. Why does he keep doing this?? He hasn't been sick at all, but it's tearing up the lawn. . . Posted: 06/07/2006 Answer: Grass eater I'm wondering if your Beagle is bored? He might have decided that you...[more]

Q: Looking into getting a long haired chihuahua
we are looking into getting a long haired chihuahua but i need to find some info on them first. i need to know if they shed a lot of hair. and is it possible for them to be an outside dog? we are most likely going to keep it inside but my dad is unsu...[more]

Q: PITT BULLS? We are looking at getting a puppy..
Question: PITT BULLS? We are looking at getting a puppy and my partner really wants a pitt bull i always thought pitt bulls were aggressive dogs and known for turning on people is this right.We have a two year old daughter so if theres any danger...[more]

Q: Looking to buy a KCC puppy in the near future
Hello, I am looking to buy a KCC puppy in the near future, I just wanted to know some facts. I have seen these dogs in a range of different sizes from really small and skinny to medium build. Is this a normal thing for this breed? What is the right s...[more]

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