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| Help - my Basset Hound bit my daughter | 7/21/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 20 month old basset hound that for the most part is an awesome loveable dog. However, ...
A: While I can understand your concern, this was not your dog's fault and 100% your daughter's. Dogs ...
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| right paw pain in my male basset | 7/19/2008 | Nicole |
Q: my dog was fine this morning and when my oldest daughter got up he followed her into the bathroom ...
A: Mary, Dogs aren't spontaneously injured so he's either injured this paw previously and aggravated ...
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| Exercising my basset | 7/19/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have an 11 month old basset hound and love her to bits, but have heard that if they run too much ...
A: There is a difference between forced exercise and playing. Forced exercise is anything you ...
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| WOOD EATING BASSETT..... | 7/4/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I am currently having trouble with my Bassetts. I have 2 boys they will be 1 on July 15.. The ...
A: I'm sorry Salenia, but I'm cracking up! Like beavers...lol!! I know it's not funny to you but it ...
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| Biting | 6/25/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My 19 week old Basset pup wont stop biting - hands, legs, feet anything. We have tried lots to stop ...
A: The crate should never be used as punishment. If you want to remove her from a situation, place her ...
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| Biting | 6/24/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My 19 week old Basset pup wont stop biting - hands, legs, feet anything. We have tried lots to stop ...
A: Can you give me a better idea of when she's biting? Is it when she's relaxing, playing, excited? ...
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| aggressive basset when eating | 6/15/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I'm a first time dog owner and have a 4 month old basset. My roommate also has a 7 year old pit. I ...
A: I don't know who told you to rub his nose in urine, it's antiquated and it's abuse. It does ...
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| aggressive basset when eating | 6/14/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I'm a first time dog owner and have a 4 month old basset. My roommate also has a 7 year old pit. I ...
A: Your cat shouldn't be eating dog food and your dog shouldn't be eating cat food...you don't specify ...
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| night time house training | 5/29/2008 | Nicole |
Q: i have a 7 month old dog basset who both my wife and myself love very much. the problem is that ...
A: Chances are, if your boy is 7 months old and still urinating at night, he wasn't house trained ...
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| Submissive/Excited Peeing | 5/15/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 15 month old female Basset Hound. We had a lot of issues house breaking her and crate ...
A: Ok...thanks :) It'll be easier to control in your home. Your husband had to be fairly serious (or ...
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| Submissive/Excited Peeing | 5/15/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 15 month old female Basset Hound. We had a lot of issues house breaking her and crate ...
A: There are a few different terms for this...two being submissive urination or excited urination. ...
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| whining basset hound | 5/10/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My basset has started whining this week for some unknown reason. he seems to be worried and a ...
A: Any time a dog exhibits not normal behavior, a vet should be consulted. You don't say how old he is ...
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| Stubborn basset mix | 5/3/2008 | Nicole |
Q: We recently adopted a schnauzer/basset mix from the humane society. He is 2 1/2 years old and very ...
A: ..no problem :) Thanks for the extra information. There are a couple possibilities. A few ...
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| Running with a Basset | 5/2/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 14 week old Basset and I would like to take her running. I do not run very fast and only ...
A: Yes...there is a reason she can't handle this...but it's only for now. :) The accepted rule of ...
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| stinky basset | 4/29/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 7 month old male basset and a 2 year old beagle. They are both mainly inside dogs. I have ...
A: I don't have ANY experience with Beagles so I'm not sure why he would smell but my Basset gets to ...
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| 2 Bassets? | 4/29/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I currently have a 7 month old male basset which is the only dog we own. We were wondering if it ...
A: Whether or not you let your dog remain outside is really a personal opinion. If you're asking me ...
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| 2 Bassets? | 4/28/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I currently have a 7 month old male basset which is the only dog we own. We were wondering if it ...
A: My question(s) to you would be for what purpose does he need company? Are you at work during the ...
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| biting basset hound | 4/18/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I adopted a very loving basset hound a year ago from the pound...he is two years old. My problem is ...
A: Very good! Both that you're doing it correctly and it seems to be working...keep up with that. ...
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| biting basset hound | 4/18/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I adopted a very loving basset hound a year ago from the pound...he is two years old. My problem is ...
A: Aggression begets aggression. The dog is associating hands with being hit at this point. He ...
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| biting basset hound | 4/17/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I adopted a very loving basset hound a year ago from the pound...he is two years old. My problem is ...
A: The first problem is very easy :) Leave him alone when he's sleeping. Not all dogs like to be ...
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| Male Basset Hound urinary frequency | 4/14/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I recently adopted a 3 year old male basset hound. He has yet to be neutered. My previous dog ...
A: Assuming he's had a urinalysis and blood work with his physical and he's healthy, there's no reason ...
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| bassett hound skin problem | 4/9/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My basset's skin is very red under his arms and under his neck. It almost looks like chafing from ...
A: Susan, If he had a yeast infection and the medication didn't work, he'll need to go back to the ...
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| my 1 yo male basset | 4/9/2008 | Nicole |
Q: about a month and a half ago I rescued a 1 yo basset male. I was told he was 'housebroken' however ...
A: Your first problem, housebreaking. Unfortunately, not all rescues are truthful. Other times, the ...
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| Basset Weigh | 4/6/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 5 year old female Basset Hound and she weighs 68.4lbs. The vet says thats okay due to the ...
A: I'm a bit confused. How does a near death experience 2 years ago correlate with her weight today? ...
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| Ear infection and agression | 4/1/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My bassett hound Kirby is about 5 years old. I clean his ears almost every other day and noticed a ...
A: Yes, it could be. I'd have it looked at. If he continues to scratch and bother at it, he could ...
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| urinating in crate | 3/26/2008 | Nicole |
Q: Our basset hound is one year old. We got him as a puppy and have had no luck crate training him. ...
A: How often is he crated? I'm curious as you said you're a stay at home mom. To answer your ...
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| i need a little advice | 3/26/2008 | Nicole |
Q: my name is amanda, i am 16 and my mom has decided that we are going to get a dog in the near future. ...
A: I'm sorry but helping you decide which is better isn't really my place. What I can suggest to you ...
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| Bassett Hound Pups | 3/24/2008 | Nicole |
Q: Nicole, I have never had a dog. If I ever did get a dog it would be a Basset Hound. I have a small ...
A: A true 'runt' would be killed at birth by the dam because it would be unhealthy and therefore a ...
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| basset hound housetraining | 3/23/2008 | Nicole |
Q: We have an 8 wk old basset hound. She is doing fairly well understanding that she needs to go ...
A: I don't know if you're training her properly because you didn't really tell me how you're going ...
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| urinating after being let outside | 3/23/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 3 year old female basset hound who I adopted from a shelter.I let her out frequently, but ...
A: Depending on the type of shelter you got her from, she may be used to toileting indoors. (In a ...
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| BassetHound picky eating | 3/17/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 6 month old Bassethound. He was eating twice a day once in the morning and once late ...
A: Nope...he's not a food critic, he's a good trainer. :) You've made one of the most common ...
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| 1 year old female basset | 3/1/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My name is Ana, and my boyfriend bought me a basset and i have owned her since she was 4 months old. ...
A: Most behaviors, good or bad, are due to human actions. With your girl, it doesn't sound like you've ...
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| How long is too long in the crate? | 2/28/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 9 week old female basset. I've had her a little over a week. The breeder started her crate ...
A: You're welcome :) 2 would be ideal, 3 would be fine. Assuming you work the same schedule every ...
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| How long is too long in the crate? | 2/28/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 9 week old female basset. I've had her a little over a week. The breeder started her crate ...
A: Congrats on your new puppy! Bassets are the BEST! :) That's both surprising and good news that ...
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| Ear infection? | 2/23/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My dog has a almost black thick discharge coming out of her left ear, I clean it and the next day is ...
A: Not necessarily. It's very possible it's a fungal or yeast infection. OTC cleaners won't help if ...
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| Bassett Hound Pain in front leg | 2/20/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My Bassett Hound Duke is 9 months old. He slipped on the ice Monday and has been limping on his ...
A: While I appreciate that you're a PT, you know what they say about assuming. ;) He doesn't ...
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| basset hounds | 2/20/2008 | Nicole |
Q: What do people mean when they say that basset hounds only shed twice a year? What times of the year ...
A: Basset Hounds shed continuously throughout the year. I don't know where you received this ...
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| Urinating in Crate | 2/9/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My Basset Bert is about 5 1/2 mo old. He stays in a crate during the day while we are at work, and ...
A: Unfortunately, many people ask this question after purchasing a puppy, which is then too late. ...
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| Potty training | 2/7/2008 | Nicole |
Q: I have a 3 year old Basset and now a 10 week old.From reading your past questions I won't use papers ...
A: :) If you're confused about the paper training and the reasons why I think it's rubbish, I'll be ...
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| garments | 2/5/2008 | Nicole |
Q: My basset has rubbed his testicle sack raw. We just moved out to the country. He is rubbing on the ...
A: The only thing I can think of that may help are the diaper pants for females in heat. You can find ...
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