She also is peeing everywhere. Please don't say take her to vet. I know that I am, we have an appt next week. What can I do in the mean time?
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She sounds sick so that vet appt is the right idea. Your best bet for the peeing may be to confine her to one room with newspapers down or a puppy pee pad. As for the biting, she's probably trying to say that she hurts and until the pain stops, she probably won't stop biting. Try giving her chewy toys for her to gnaw on. Kongs are really good. The chewing action releases endorphins which are natural pain killers.
Sometimes dogs bite when in distress. Since she is peeing everywhere too she seems to be in some distress. Change the appointment to today or tomorrow.
If your dog is biting you should make an appointment with a professional dog trainer.
Could it be she is scared?
Sometimes dogs will bite because they are scared of something.
Not all dogs will accept a new family member or new changes in the house.
My Aunt's pureberd won't go into a room if there is a man in there.He begins to bark and snap.
You could use a mussle in the mean time.
Obedience school.
When he/she starts to bite have a rolled up newspaper near by. When they bite push them away, shout "No!" in their face and slap the newspaper against the palm of your hand so it makes a loud noise in their face. You can do it as a punishment for anything; Leaving feces, urine, biting, chewing on furniture, shoes, etc. When they go to the bathroom outside, give them a treat and praise them saying "good dog" or "good -name-" and make it like your really happy, also let the, play with their favorite toy, or throw it if its a ball or Frisbee, maybe a little game of tug-of-war
it sounds like your dog has a bladder infection..
pain can make dogs nippy. and a bladder infection can cause rampant peeing. If you keep waiting, you'll end up with a dog that's peeing blood all over your house, and will be more prone to bladder stones, an extremely painful and expensive condition. I hope it's nothing serious, but, like others have said, you may want to try to bump up your vets appt. If you can't, ask your vet what the painkiller dosage should be for your dog, and keep it well hydrated.
Best of luck!
spray apple bitter on yourself
Monday, May 24, 2010
My dog is being wierd. Help!?
My dog all of a sudden just wants to go in the front yard. That is it. He will beg and beg to go. he wont even eat treats(and HE LOVES treats) why is he acting this way. he just started acting this way. Is he trying to say something?!
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ask him
maybe their is an animal he sees.?
Dogs love the outside! cuz theres more fresh air!
If he is acting strange about the front yard then maybe your property might need to be inspected by a family member. Dogs know things are going on first before people do.
he probably has to take a piss
maybe there's cat poop, food, or another animal in the front yard. Maybe theres a new animal that moved in across the street and he wants to check it out. Maybe when he was out there last time somebody walking by gave him food. Maybe he finally realized how great the front yard is. Maybe a dog nearby is in heat.
It could be many things!
Your dog may be in "heat"
If he hasn't been fixed, he might smell a female canine in heat. They can smell one 3 miles away.
If he is a "he", there may be a female dog that comes to the front yard. Otherwise, let him go to the front yard and see if his affinity is geared towards specific spots he smells and rolls in or if it's just a general attraction to the yard. Your dog may simply prefer exercise to junk food.
Put him in the back yard. When he wants to leave and go to the front yard, allow him to go and then watch and see what he does when he arrives in the front yard. SOMETHING is attracting him to the front yard. Whatever it is, he will go right to it.
There has to be something there that you are not seeing.
Answers:
ask him
maybe their is an animal he sees.?
Dogs love the outside! cuz theres more fresh air!
If he is acting strange about the front yard then maybe your property might need to be inspected by a family member. Dogs know things are going on first before people do.
he probably has to take a piss
maybe there's cat poop, food, or another animal in the front yard. Maybe theres a new animal that moved in across the street and he wants to check it out. Maybe when he was out there last time somebody walking by gave him food. Maybe he finally realized how great the front yard is. Maybe a dog nearby is in heat.
It could be many things!
Your dog may be in "heat"
If he hasn't been fixed, he might smell a female canine in heat. They can smell one 3 miles away.
If he is a "he", there may be a female dog that comes to the front yard. Otherwise, let him go to the front yard and see if his affinity is geared towards specific spots he smells and rolls in or if it's just a general attraction to the yard. Your dog may simply prefer exercise to junk food.
Put him in the back yard. When he wants to leave and go to the front yard, allow him to go and then watch and see what he does when he arrives in the front yard. SOMETHING is attracting him to the front yard. Whatever it is, he will go right to it.
There has to be something there that you are not seeing.
My dog is being operated on her joint in the back of her leg tomorrow?
Does anyone know anythin about this? How long will she be in a bandage and how long does it usually take to heal? Please dont tell me to ask the vet cos I will do that tomorrow I just wanna know now cos I am a bit worried!
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OK. don't worry, she'll be fine. My b*tch Labrador broke her back leg in 3 places and ended up having bone graphs, pins and a plate before we were through.
First off. when she comes home she'll whine a bit and be very droopy eyed for the evening, try some food but don't force her (she'll probably not eat it), try to encourage some water though even if she just licks the water off your hands.the first night she'll need lots of reassurance and cuddles on the floor..
my guess is (not knowing exactly what op they'll be doing) she'll have to be on strict bed rest for a couple of weeks (we used a dog crate to enforce this) then gradual exercise (lead walking around the garden or the block but not far, only enough for a pee and a sniff) no stairs until i guess week 4. if all being well and the check ups go to plan, she'll be running and jumping around again within 2 months. (8 weeks) she'll have a satellite dish (buster collar) and a bandage until the stitches are removed (usually a week after the op).
but whatever happens - trust what your vet says. and please don't let her jump up at all. even if it means containing her in a crate for a while. She wont understand the reasons for your actions and may get upset if you cage her, but at least this way you are stopping her from trying to get up and follow you around the house. xxx
You should have already asked these questions of your vet.
It depends on what type of injury it is, but is should take 2-4 weeks to heal fully, bandage should off within 4 weeks.
Don't worry your will be fine.
A friends dog was hit by a car in August and had a plate put in his leg and he has had 2 more surgarys and is STILL in bandages. But I think Rovers case is special(his body rejected the plate), most dogs are out of bandages in 3-5 weeks. Good luck!
it could take any sort of time youl know better 2morr good luck and dont worry im sure she will be fine with you
It is hard to tell you what to expect when you really haven't explained what exactly the surgery is going to entail.
my dog had surgery on his back leg because his knee wasn't deep enough he was under for four hours while they did the surgery and then in a cast for 10 days and then we had to keep him quiet for another 2-3 weeks while his knee was healing all in all is was several months before his knee was well enough to run and jump and play. It was hard though because he thought he was fine from the moment he got home we had to give him doggie downers to keep him from breaking the internal sutures they put around his knee cap.
Did your vet use the phrase "cruxcator ligament" by chance?
Teraing that ligament ihas become quite common over the past 10 years because so many dogs don't get enough exercise and fitness work. They turn into couch potatos, go outside, leap around and blow out the ligament.
If that is what it is, you are looking at a recuperation period of 2-3 months minimum. She will have to be kept closely confined the first few weeks while she heals. Then she will need to start gradually exercising and strenghtening the leg - think of it as doggy physical therapy.
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OK. don't worry, she'll be fine. My b*tch Labrador broke her back leg in 3 places and ended up having bone graphs, pins and a plate before we were through.
First off. when she comes home she'll whine a bit and be very droopy eyed for the evening, try some food but don't force her (she'll probably not eat it), try to encourage some water though even if she just licks the water off your hands.the first night she'll need lots of reassurance and cuddles on the floor..
my guess is (not knowing exactly what op they'll be doing) she'll have to be on strict bed rest for a couple of weeks (we used a dog crate to enforce this) then gradual exercise (lead walking around the garden or the block but not far, only enough for a pee and a sniff) no stairs until i guess week 4. if all being well and the check ups go to plan, she'll be running and jumping around again within 2 months. (8 weeks) she'll have a satellite dish (buster collar) and a bandage until the stitches are removed (usually a week after the op).
but whatever happens - trust what your vet says. and please don't let her jump up at all. even if it means containing her in a crate for a while. She wont understand the reasons for your actions and may get upset if you cage her, but at least this way you are stopping her from trying to get up and follow you around the house. xxx
You should have already asked these questions of your vet.
It depends on what type of injury it is, but is should take 2-4 weeks to heal fully, bandage should off within 4 weeks.
Don't worry your will be fine.
A friends dog was hit by a car in August and had a plate put in his leg and he has had 2 more surgarys and is STILL in bandages. But I think Rovers case is special(his body rejected the plate), most dogs are out of bandages in 3-5 weeks. Good luck!
it could take any sort of time youl know better 2morr good luck and dont worry im sure she will be fine with you
It is hard to tell you what to expect when you really haven't explained what exactly the surgery is going to entail.
my dog had surgery on his back leg because his knee wasn't deep enough he was under for four hours while they did the surgery and then in a cast for 10 days and then we had to keep him quiet for another 2-3 weeks while his knee was healing all in all is was several months before his knee was well enough to run and jump and play. It was hard though because he thought he was fine from the moment he got home we had to give him doggie downers to keep him from breaking the internal sutures they put around his knee cap.
Did your vet use the phrase "cruxcator ligament" by chance?
Teraing that ligament ihas become quite common over the past 10 years because so many dogs don't get enough exercise and fitness work. They turn into couch potatos, go outside, leap around and blow out the ligament.
If that is what it is, you are looking at a recuperation period of 2-3 months minimum. She will have to be kept closely confined the first few weeks while she heals. Then she will need to start gradually exercising and strenghtening the leg - think of it as doggy physical therapy.
My dog is being horrible! HELP!?!?
I have 2 yorkies. I am a college student and when I leave to go to class for 3 hours every other day I put my yorkies in seperate bathrooms. It's always been fine, but today I'm missing class because she's (the 3 month old yorkie) being horrible. Yelping so so so loud! She's never done this and she's done it the last 2 times. My other one is fine. I'm at the end of my rope! I can't keep missing school! Any ideas?? and NO I'm not giving my dog up thats not an option.
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Let her yelp. She does not want to be left alone, and when you stay at home when she does it you are reinforcing the behavior. This yelping will only last a few minutes, then she will stop. Another option is to do it more while you are at home. Put her in there while she can still hear/smell you, so she knows it is not you abandoning her. If she keeps it up while you are around, take a spray bottle and squirt her quickly then close the door. She will outgrow it, but you cannot reward her for her bad behavior.
Why can't you put them together?
If they are fine with each other put them together and make sure they have plenty to do
Can they be put togther they are still puppies and like to have company togther or get a puppy pen and let them stay togther in there maybe that will put a stop to the crying
Three months old is to young to be left alone all day in a bathroom by herself!! Why don't you try thinking of your dogs instead of YOURSELF! She's just a baby!! You are very cruel doing what you are, and you wonder why it isn't working? Poor baby.
You have to ignore the yelping. If you open the door and let her out when she does it, she is training you. Do not open the door or let her out until she quiets down. Try doing this during days off of class so you can train her it is okay to stay in the bathroom while you are gone and she will get let out. Once she is quiet, let her out and give her a treat. Play with her for a while, then repeat a few times.
are you serious lady? that problem is easily solved its just that people dont wanna take the necessary measures to do it so i guess it'd be kinda pointless for me to even go into it
You need to take them to obedience class. Also, you may need to hire a dog sitter or find a kid in the neighborhood who will watch them or take them for walks while you are away.
Get the male fixed, pronto! You don't need the puppies. Put the radio on, soothing stuff, not hard rock.
Got no gates to put up? One locked up in the bathroom. Put gate on the bathroom door, dog can see thru it. You don't say your in a dormitory or where your staying.
Why you needed the 2nd dog while going to college? Then you bring in a younger female?
you could try turning on a radio in there for her or something..my dog used to tear up my house when we would leave so we started leaving the tv or a radio on and now she is fine..it kind of makes them feel that they aren't so alone!!
Good Luck!!
try leaving some of her favorite toys in the bathroom with her when you leave. Also try leaving her food %26 water in there too. It may eand up being a mess to clean up, but it's better than her barking/yelping %26 getting you in trouble or evicted from your apartment/dorm
i know it sounds mean, but just let her yelp. she just doesnt want you to leave and she's starting to learn if she starts screaming, you come running. my dog is the same way. horrid jackle-like screams the moment you turn your back on her once you put her in the crate. i dont know how long it lasts, but she calms down and falls asleep. she doesnt start screaming when we come home now, she just stares at us like we're saving her. its like a little kid that doesnt want to go to sleep. you have to let her scream it out or else they will never sleep thru the night alone. it sounds mean, but its really best for them. you have to show you're dominate by letting them know you are leaving, and they have to stay where you tell them to. can you leave them lose in the house? i know she's young, so she might not be house broken yet. we tried to put our first dog in the bathroom for a few hours once. she chewed right thru the wall. that was the last time we tried that one. it might be better if you can at least leave them together. humping is natural. its not going to hurt her, and if she really has a problem with it, she will let him know.
First I would suggest make sure they are both getting plenty of exercise. Minimum 30 minute walk in the mornings. That's not including the time they are doing their business. Then in the afternoon / evenings, give them another 30-45 minute walk.
The idea is to burn excess energy and walking helps them to do that.
Second, I would suggest getting "Cesar's Way" by Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer - National Geographic Channel) He is great with dogs and all of his techniques are animal friendly.
It's my understanding that his first season is now on DVD.
Since I began using his techniques with my dogs.their behavior has improved a lot!
Best wishes!
as far as the humping goes my female dog did it when she was lil its a dominance thing, hes trying to work out if he is about her in the pack, its totally normal and you should probably get then neutered if they arent already, why not? it causes less agression and humping and they will be calmer and at less risk from cancer. The puppies need to play together they are upset that your going away as they see you as pack leader and worry bout you when you leave. leave anyway and they will soon realise that you come back ok and they will accept it, give them toys to occupy them, treat balls are good where you can put some ham or meaty treats in them and they have to work out how to get them out. Alternatively you can employa dog sitter who will walk them and play with them.
If you're not willing to try these alternatives, I don't know what to say. Have someone babysit. I don't know, college and 2 Yorkies doesn't soud like a good combo. I would suggest getting a toy were you can stuff meat in or something so while you're gone she'll be occupied trying to get they meat out and playing with her toy. It'll keep her occupied for a while and you'll both be happy.
Place the pup in the bathroom from time to time when you are home. It doesn't have to be for long - just one or two minutes occasionally is fine. Other times it can be for ten minutes, or five, or 30. This will help her to learn that being in the bathroom does not mean she is alone. If possible, do use a baby gate instead of closing the door so that she does not feel so isolated.
Make sure she has something super wonderful to keep her busy whenever she is confined to the bathroom. A Kong toy filled with food, a large rawhide bone, a favorite toy, etc. are all options. This item should not be available to her any other time than when she is confined.
Reconsider not using the crate. Most dogs are fine with them if they are introduced properly. Because she can see out of the crate (and can't see through a door) she may be less anxious in the crate.
Finally, make sure you are not always cuddling her and giving her attention when she demands it. I know it's hard to resist her little fluffball face, but she won't be able to handle being alone if she is conditioned to be coddled and getting everything when she wants it.
Maybe you dog has separation anxiety. If so, here's a VERY simple fix and YES, I have tried this and YES it does work. Wear a t-shirt (one you don't care about) to bed when you go to sleep tonight. When you leave the dog in the kennel (this is better than the bathroom) either put it on the dog or at least in the kennel with the dog. I know this sounds crazy but it works. The dog will be able to smell you and feel like your there with him/her. This will help the dog be alone.
I did this with my dog (giving her away was not an option for me either). This worked. It will take time. Maybe start off doing this when you run out to get your mail, go to the grocery store, you know short trips. After awhile your dog will not have a problem being alone. My vet tried to get me to drug my dog when I left the house. YEAH! NOT an option! ;)
OH! I almost forgot! Be sure to leave a few of your dog's favorite treats in the kennel too. This way the dog associates the kennel with something yummy and fun. :)
Good luck! :)
maybe she needs some thing to amuse her for those 3 hours. try pigs feet they keep a dog amused 4 days
Goodness, three hours is not cruelty for crying out loud.
I do agree though that you are teaching her that yelping will make you stay. What about a bigger crate? Not a dog carrier, a wire crate with a blanket or one of your used sweatshirts on the bottom. The wire crates come with bottom trays so the dogs aren't lying on the wire mesh - this way she's still able to look around at more than the bathroom.
Toys are good. They will help keep her pre-occupied. Have you ever tried leaving and just waiting to see if she stops? Do you play the radio for background noise? My neighbour used to leave the TV on for the dog but I don't think they need the picture so much as the sound.
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Let her yelp. She does not want to be left alone, and when you stay at home when she does it you are reinforcing the behavior. This yelping will only last a few minutes, then she will stop. Another option is to do it more while you are at home. Put her in there while she can still hear/smell you, so she knows it is not you abandoning her. If she keeps it up while you are around, take a spray bottle and squirt her quickly then close the door. She will outgrow it, but you cannot reward her for her bad behavior.
Why can't you put them together?
If they are fine with each other put them together and make sure they have plenty to do
Can they be put togther they are still puppies and like to have company togther or get a puppy pen and let them stay togther in there maybe that will put a stop to the crying
Three months old is to young to be left alone all day in a bathroom by herself!! Why don't you try thinking of your dogs instead of YOURSELF! She's just a baby!! You are very cruel doing what you are, and you wonder why it isn't working? Poor baby.
You have to ignore the yelping. If you open the door and let her out when she does it, she is training you. Do not open the door or let her out until she quiets down. Try doing this during days off of class so you can train her it is okay to stay in the bathroom while you are gone and she will get let out. Once she is quiet, let her out and give her a treat. Play with her for a while, then repeat a few times.
are you serious lady? that problem is easily solved its just that people dont wanna take the necessary measures to do it so i guess it'd be kinda pointless for me to even go into it
You need to take them to obedience class. Also, you may need to hire a dog sitter or find a kid in the neighborhood who will watch them or take them for walks while you are away.
Get the male fixed, pronto! You don't need the puppies. Put the radio on, soothing stuff, not hard rock.
Got no gates to put up? One locked up in the bathroom. Put gate on the bathroom door, dog can see thru it. You don't say your in a dormitory or where your staying.
Why you needed the 2nd dog while going to college? Then you bring in a younger female?
you could try turning on a radio in there for her or something..my dog used to tear up my house when we would leave so we started leaving the tv or a radio on and now she is fine..it kind of makes them feel that they aren't so alone!!
Good Luck!!
try leaving some of her favorite toys in the bathroom with her when you leave. Also try leaving her food %26 water in there too. It may eand up being a mess to clean up, but it's better than her barking/yelping %26 getting you in trouble or evicted from your apartment/dorm
i know it sounds mean, but just let her yelp. she just doesnt want you to leave and she's starting to learn if she starts screaming, you come running. my dog is the same way. horrid jackle-like screams the moment you turn your back on her once you put her in the crate. i dont know how long it lasts, but she calms down and falls asleep. she doesnt start screaming when we come home now, she just stares at us like we're saving her. its like a little kid that doesnt want to go to sleep. you have to let her scream it out or else they will never sleep thru the night alone. it sounds mean, but its really best for them. you have to show you're dominate by letting them know you are leaving, and they have to stay where you tell them to. can you leave them lose in the house? i know she's young, so she might not be house broken yet. we tried to put our first dog in the bathroom for a few hours once. she chewed right thru the wall. that was the last time we tried that one. it might be better if you can at least leave them together. humping is natural. its not going to hurt her, and if she really has a problem with it, she will let him know.
First I would suggest make sure they are both getting plenty of exercise. Minimum 30 minute walk in the mornings. That's not including the time they are doing their business. Then in the afternoon / evenings, give them another 30-45 minute walk.
The idea is to burn excess energy and walking helps them to do that.
Second, I would suggest getting "Cesar's Way" by Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer - National Geographic Channel) He is great with dogs and all of his techniques are animal friendly.
It's my understanding that his first season is now on DVD.
Since I began using his techniques with my dogs.their behavior has improved a lot!
Best wishes!
as far as the humping goes my female dog did it when she was lil its a dominance thing, hes trying to work out if he is about her in the pack, its totally normal and you should probably get then neutered if they arent already, why not? it causes less agression and humping and they will be calmer and at less risk from cancer. The puppies need to play together they are upset that your going away as they see you as pack leader and worry bout you when you leave. leave anyway and they will soon realise that you come back ok and they will accept it, give them toys to occupy them, treat balls are good where you can put some ham or meaty treats in them and they have to work out how to get them out. Alternatively you can employa dog sitter who will walk them and play with them.
If you're not willing to try these alternatives, I don't know what to say. Have someone babysit. I don't know, college and 2 Yorkies doesn't soud like a good combo. I would suggest getting a toy were you can stuff meat in or something so while you're gone she'll be occupied trying to get they meat out and playing with her toy. It'll keep her occupied for a while and you'll both be happy.
Place the pup in the bathroom from time to time when you are home. It doesn't have to be for long - just one or two minutes occasionally is fine. Other times it can be for ten minutes, or five, or 30. This will help her to learn that being in the bathroom does not mean she is alone. If possible, do use a baby gate instead of closing the door so that she does not feel so isolated.
Make sure she has something super wonderful to keep her busy whenever she is confined to the bathroom. A Kong toy filled with food, a large rawhide bone, a favorite toy, etc. are all options. This item should not be available to her any other time than when she is confined.
Reconsider not using the crate. Most dogs are fine with them if they are introduced properly. Because she can see out of the crate (and can't see through a door) she may be less anxious in the crate.
Finally, make sure you are not always cuddling her and giving her attention when she demands it. I know it's hard to resist her little fluffball face, but she won't be able to handle being alone if she is conditioned to be coddled and getting everything when she wants it.
Maybe you dog has separation anxiety. If so, here's a VERY simple fix and YES, I have tried this and YES it does work. Wear a t-shirt (one you don't care about) to bed when you go to sleep tonight. When you leave the dog in the kennel (this is better than the bathroom) either put it on the dog or at least in the kennel with the dog. I know this sounds crazy but it works. The dog will be able to smell you and feel like your there with him/her. This will help the dog be alone.
I did this with my dog (giving her away was not an option for me either). This worked. It will take time. Maybe start off doing this when you run out to get your mail, go to the grocery store, you know short trips. After awhile your dog will not have a problem being alone. My vet tried to get me to drug my dog when I left the house. YEAH! NOT an option! ;)
OH! I almost forgot! Be sure to leave a few of your dog's favorite treats in the kennel too. This way the dog associates the kennel with something yummy and fun. :)
Good luck! :)
maybe she needs some thing to amuse her for those 3 hours. try pigs feet they keep a dog amused 4 days
Goodness, three hours is not cruelty for crying out loud.
I do agree though that you are teaching her that yelping will make you stay. What about a bigger crate? Not a dog carrier, a wire crate with a blanket or one of your used sweatshirts on the bottom. The wire crates come with bottom trays so the dogs aren't lying on the wire mesh - this way she's still able to look around at more than the bathroom.
Toys are good. They will help keep her pre-occupied. Have you ever tried leaving and just waiting to see if she stops? Do you play the radio for background noise? My neighbour used to leave the TV on for the dog but I don't think they need the picture so much as the sound.
My dog is an ermaphradite!!?
My dogs name is Shagga. Every night I hear it shagging other dogs Or getting shagged by them. On closer inspection I noticed that It also had a pussee (giggle). My mum told me what it was because I am only 6 years old. Can the dog have its own babies?
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whats a ermaphradite?
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. No. No it can't.
In zoology and botany, a hermaphrodite is an organism that possesses both male and female sex organs during its life[1]. In many species, hermaphroditism is a common part of the life-cycle, particularly in some asexual animals and some plants. Generally, hermaphroditism occurs in the invertebrates, although it occurs in a fair number of fish, and to a lesser degree in other vertebrates. Typically, in hermaphrodites belonging to a species in which hermaphroditism is not the norm (humans, for example), reproduction is not possible, but there are some instances in which sperm or ova are capable of conceiving offspring. On very rare occasions, such a hermaphrodite can even impregnate itself, but this will result in complications, such as the offspring having identical DNA to its parent. See Simultaneous Hermaphrodites below.
The term "hermaphrodite" has historically been used to describe people with ambiguous genitalia or biological sex. The broader term intersex is often used and is preferred by many such individuals and medical professionals.[citation needed] However, some of these people do not like the connotations and misunderstanding of the word "intersexed" and thus prefer to use hermaphrodite instead.[citation needed] The term is still used by the pornography industry[citation needed], though often as a synonym for transsexual, as true human intersexuals are rare.
Contents [hide]
1 In animals
1.1 Sequential hermaphrodites
1.2 Simultaneous hermaphrodites
1.3 Gonadal dysgenesis
1.4 Fetal hermaphroditism in humans
2 In plants
3 Etymology
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
[edit] In animals
[edit] Sequential hermaphrodites
Sequential hermaphrodites are organisms born as one sex which later change into the other sex, and can only function as one sex at one time. A few species in this group can sex change multiple times, but they can only function as one sex at a time.
Protandry: When the organism starts as a male, and changes sex to a female later in life.
Example: The Clownfish (Genus Amphiprion) are colorful reef fish found living in symbiosis with anemones. Generally one anemone contains a 'harem', consisting of a large female, a small reproductive male, and usually smaller non-reproductive males. If the female is removed, the reproductive male will sex change into a female, and the largest of the non-reproductive males will mature and become reproductive. It has been shown that fishing pressure actually is causing a change in when the switch from male to female occurs, since fishermen naturally prefer to catch the larger fish. The populations are generally changing sex at a smaller size, due to artificial selection.
Protogyny: When the organism starts as a female, and changes sex to a male later in life.
Example: Wrasses (Family Labridae) are reef fish that are all Protogynous, but have two different life strategies:
For some species, they all start out as females, and when they get large enough they will sex change to males.
Other species start out as females or males (initial phase), and either may shift to become a supermale (terminal phase male). The females and the initial phase males have similar colorations. The supermale is usually brightly colored, and there is only one in a given area of the reef. This supermale dominates the other wrasses of the species, having the choice of females to mate with. When the supermale dies, the largest wrasse in the area, male or female, becomes the new supermale.
[edit] Simultaneous hermaphrodites
A simultaneous hermaphrodite (or synchronous hermaphrodite) is an organism that has both male and female organs at the same time as an adult. Usually, self-fertilization does not occur.
Hamlets, unlike other fish, seem quite at ease mating in front of divers, allowing observations in the wild to occur readily. They do not practice self-fertilization, but when they find a mate, the pair takes turns between which one acts as the male and which acts as the female through multiple matings, usually over the course of several nights.
Earthworms are another example of synchronous hermaphrodite. Although they possess ovaries and testes, they have a protective mechanism against self fertilization and can only function as a single sex at one time. reproduction occurs when two worms meet and exchange tes, copulating on damp, wet nights during warm seasons. Fertilized eggs are protected by a cocoon, which is buried on or near the surface of the ground.
[edit] Gonadal dysgenesis
Gonadal dysgenesis is a type of intersexuality formerly known as "true hermaphroditism". It occurs in about one percent of mammals, including humans, but it is extremely rare for both sets of organs to be functional; usually neither set is functional. In humans, these manifestations are often altered (sometimes only cosmetically) to resemble standard male or female anatomy shortly after birth.
[edit] Fetal hermaphroditism in humans
Sigmund Freud (based on work by his associate Wilhelm Fliess) held fetal hermaphroditsm to be a fact of the physiological development of humans. He was so certain of this, in fact, that he based much of his theory of innate on that assumption. This was later revealed to be untrue (see sexual differentiation).
[edit] In plants
Hermaphrodite is used in botany to describe a flower that has both staminate (male, pollen-producing) and carpelate (female, seed-producing) parts that are self fertile or self pollenizing. Hermaphrodism in plants is more complex than in animals because plants can have hermaphroditic flowers as described, or unisexual flowers with both male and female types developing on the same individual鈥攁 closer analogy to animal hermaphrodism. However, this latter condition constitutes monoecy in plants, and is especially common to the conifers, while occurring in only about 7% of angiosperm species (Molnar, 2004).
[edit] Etymology
The term "hermaphrodite" derives from Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite in Greek mythology, who was fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one possessing physical traits of both sexes. Thus Hermaphroditus was, by the modern terminology, a simultaneous hermaphrodite. The mythological figure of Tiresias, who figures in the Oedipus cycle as well as the Odyssey, was a sequential hermaphrodite, having been changed from a man to a woman and back by the gods.
[edit] See also
Supernumerary body part
The World (Tarot card)
SLU NSTP Coordinator
[edit] References
^ Merriam-Webster Dictionary
2. Randall, John E.,(2005) Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific, Univ. of Hawaii Press, p346 and 387. ISBN 0-8248-2698-1
3. SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database, "Fish Reproduction"
[edit] Further reading
Anne Fausto-Sterling, "How Many Sexes Are There?" from The New York Times, Op-Ed page, March 12, 1993, reprinted in Sterling Harwood, ed., Business as Ethical and Business as Usual (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 1996), pages 168-170.
M.M. Grumbach, and F.A. Conte. 1998. "Disorders of sex differentiation." in Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, eds. J.D. Wilson, D.W. Foster, H.M. Kronenberg, and P.R. Larsen, (Philadelphia: W B Saunders:1303-1425).
Molnar, Sebastian. 2004. Plant Reproductive Systems, internet version posted February 17, 2004.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hermaphrodi.
Categories: Pages needing expert attention | Articles with unsourced statements | Sex | Supernumerary body parts
No mammals can have babies on their own.
Chances are, your dog can't reproduce at all.
I am confused..what has the gog's genatalia got to do with your age??
dillydallylama blatantly got that from wikipedia, you should state your source instead of taking credit for it!
No because its a Tranny!
this cannot be right
B-O-R-I-N-G.and STUPID..%26 DO use spell-check,ya creep!
Wow, your a pretty good speller with a pretty unique vocabulary for a 6 year old? Did your Mommy help you write this question? Are you sure your not 13 and questioning your own sexuality? If so this in not the Health catagory and you have to be 18 to use PetQnA.com and questions : )
Answers:
whats a ermaphradite?
Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. No. No it can't.
In zoology and botany, a hermaphrodite is an organism that possesses both male and female sex organs during its life[1]. In many species, hermaphroditism is a common part of the life-cycle, particularly in some asexual animals and some plants. Generally, hermaphroditism occurs in the invertebrates, although it occurs in a fair number of fish, and to a lesser degree in other vertebrates. Typically, in hermaphrodites belonging to a species in which hermaphroditism is not the norm (humans, for example), reproduction is not possible, but there are some instances in which sperm or ova are capable of conceiving offspring. On very rare occasions, such a hermaphrodite can even impregnate itself, but this will result in complications, such as the offspring having identical DNA to its parent. See Simultaneous Hermaphrodites below.
The term "hermaphrodite" has historically been used to describe people with ambiguous genitalia or biological sex. The broader term intersex is often used and is preferred by many such individuals and medical professionals.[citation needed] However, some of these people do not like the connotations and misunderstanding of the word "intersexed" and thus prefer to use hermaphrodite instead.[citation needed] The term is still used by the pornography industry[citation needed], though often as a synonym for transsexual, as true human intersexuals are rare.
Contents [hide]
1 In animals
1.1 Sequential hermaphrodites
1.2 Simultaneous hermaphrodites
1.3 Gonadal dysgenesis
1.4 Fetal hermaphroditism in humans
2 In plants
3 Etymology
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
[edit] In animals
[edit] Sequential hermaphrodites
Sequential hermaphrodites are organisms born as one sex which later change into the other sex, and can only function as one sex at one time. A few species in this group can sex change multiple times, but they can only function as one sex at a time.
Protandry: When the organism starts as a male, and changes sex to a female later in life.
Example: The Clownfish (Genus Amphiprion) are colorful reef fish found living in symbiosis with anemones. Generally one anemone contains a 'harem', consisting of a large female, a small reproductive male, and usually smaller non-reproductive males. If the female is removed, the reproductive male will sex change into a female, and the largest of the non-reproductive males will mature and become reproductive. It has been shown that fishing pressure actually is causing a change in when the switch from male to female occurs, since fishermen naturally prefer to catch the larger fish. The populations are generally changing sex at a smaller size, due to artificial selection.
Protogyny: When the organism starts as a female, and changes sex to a male later in life.
Example: Wrasses (Family Labridae) are reef fish that are all Protogynous, but have two different life strategies:
For some species, they all start out as females, and when they get large enough they will sex change to males.
Other species start out as females or males (initial phase), and either may shift to become a supermale (terminal phase male). The females and the initial phase males have similar colorations. The supermale is usually brightly colored, and there is only one in a given area of the reef. This supermale dominates the other wrasses of the species, having the choice of females to mate with. When the supermale dies, the largest wrasse in the area, male or female, becomes the new supermale.
[edit] Simultaneous hermaphrodites
A simultaneous hermaphrodite (or synchronous hermaphrodite) is an organism that has both male and female organs at the same time as an adult. Usually, self-fertilization does not occur.
Hamlets, unlike other fish, seem quite at ease mating in front of divers, allowing observations in the wild to occur readily. They do not practice self-fertilization, but when they find a mate, the pair takes turns between which one acts as the male and which acts as the female through multiple matings, usually over the course of several nights.
Earthworms are another example of synchronous hermaphrodite. Although they possess ovaries and testes, they have a protective mechanism against self fertilization and can only function as a single sex at one time. reproduction occurs when two worms meet and exchange tes, copulating on damp, wet nights during warm seasons. Fertilized eggs are protected by a cocoon, which is buried on or near the surface of the ground.
[edit] Gonadal dysgenesis
Gonadal dysgenesis is a type of intersexuality formerly known as "true hermaphroditism". It occurs in about one percent of mammals, including humans, but it is extremely rare for both sets of organs to be functional; usually neither set is functional. In humans, these manifestations are often altered (sometimes only cosmetically) to resemble standard male or female anatomy shortly after birth.
[edit] Fetal hermaphroditism in humans
Sigmund Freud (based on work by his associate Wilhelm Fliess) held fetal hermaphroditsm to be a fact of the physiological development of humans. He was so certain of this, in fact, that he based much of his theory of innate on that assumption. This was later revealed to be untrue (see sexual differentiation).
[edit] In plants
Hermaphrodite is used in botany to describe a flower that has both staminate (male, pollen-producing) and carpelate (female, seed-producing) parts that are self fertile or self pollenizing. Hermaphrodism in plants is more complex than in animals because plants can have hermaphroditic flowers as described, or unisexual flowers with both male and female types developing on the same individual鈥攁 closer analogy to animal hermaphrodism. However, this latter condition constitutes monoecy in plants, and is especially common to the conifers, while occurring in only about 7% of angiosperm species (Molnar, 2004).
[edit] Etymology
The term "hermaphrodite" derives from Hermaphroditus, the son of Hermes and Aphrodite in Greek mythology, who was fused with a nymph, Salmacis, resulting in one possessing physical traits of both sexes. Thus Hermaphroditus was, by the modern terminology, a simultaneous hermaphrodite. The mythological figure of Tiresias, who figures in the Oedipus cycle as well as the Odyssey, was a sequential hermaphrodite, having been changed from a man to a woman and back by the gods.
[edit] See also
Supernumerary body part
The World (Tarot card)
SLU NSTP Coordinator
[edit] References
^ Merriam-Webster Dictionary
2. Randall, John E.,(2005) Reef and Shore Fishes of the South Pacific, Univ. of Hawaii Press, p346 and 387. ISBN 0-8248-2698-1
3. SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database, "Fish Reproduction"
[edit] Further reading
Anne Fausto-Sterling, "How Many Sexes Are There?" from The New York Times, Op-Ed page, March 12, 1993, reprinted in Sterling Harwood, ed., Business as Ethical and Business as Usual (Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing Co., 1996), pages 168-170.
M.M. Grumbach, and F.A. Conte. 1998. "Disorders of sex differentiation." in Williams Textbook of Endocrinology, eds. J.D. Wilson, D.W. Foster, H.M. Kronenberg, and P.R. Larsen, (Philadelphia: W B Saunders:1303-1425).
Molnar, Sebastian. 2004. Plant Reproductive Systems, internet version posted February 17, 2004.
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/hermaphrodi.
Categories: Pages needing expert attention | Articles with unsourced statements | Sex | Supernumerary body parts
No mammals can have babies on their own.
Chances are, your dog can't reproduce at all.
I am confused..what has the gog's genatalia got to do with your age??
dillydallylama blatantly got that from wikipedia, you should state your source instead of taking credit for it!
No because its a Tranny!
this cannot be right
B-O-R-I-N-G.and STUPID..%26 DO use spell-check,ya creep!
Wow, your a pretty good speller with a pretty unique vocabulary for a 6 year old? Did your Mommy help you write this question? Are you sure your not 13 and questioning your own sexuality? If so this in not the Health catagory and you have to be 18 to use PetQnA.com and questions : )
my dog is an american bulldog she is tan with a white chest and a black face, is she considered a pit?
Answers:
American Bulldog and a Pit Bull are two different breeds. American Bulldogs do not have terrier mixed in the blood. The only common nitch is that both have Bulldog in the blood.
Here is the complete hisory of the breed> http://members.tripod.com/~gindoyr/histo.
If your dog is an American bulldog, then it is not a pit bull. They are different breeds.
Went to your 360, not a great pic but she looks like a pittie to me! Aren't they sweet?
they are two different breeds but alot of people try to pass off a pit as an american bulldog if the area they live in has a ban on pits..they can look similar because of color or the square shape of their heads..do you have papers on your dog?if so why would you question her breeding?also if you are going to own one you should do research on the breed.
My dog is always barking for some reason and does not listen when told not to do something how do i get her to
Shephard Mix
Answers:
try exercising the dog more. barking can be a number of things - fear aggression, boredom, territorial or even lack of socialization. you also have to understand animals (dogs) do not understand what we are saying without training - word association and behavior. be consistent with not only your words but what behaviors you want to associate with the words. Use the same word each time. Watch your body language as well. dogs understand that more than anything else. Shepard's are "working dogs" .. give the dog something to do like fetching.
Try using a spray bottle LOL.
What is th reason for her barking? If you don't know why she's doing something, you can't "fix" it. Sounds like this dog needs a lot of attention and training. You can't just get a dog and then not pay attention to it. They're like kids in that respect. They have to have attention, love and training, and training them is part of loving them. It also gives them self esteem, which would solve a lot if not all of your problems.
I have 2 jack russells and both had a barking problem.
I was forced to send them to obedience school. If you can't pin point what the dog is barking at, just spend the cash.
SHOCK COLLAR!
watch "dog whisperer". you might get some techniques to get your dog obey you :)
Hope you don't have kids, if you can't get the dog to mind.
The spray bottles works pretty well if you are sure that your dog isn't trying to tell you something. I have grown up with dogs and they have different barks under different circumstances that I have learned to interpret. Listen to your dog and if he/she has food, water, and is not in any discomfort - then you can train your dog to do what you want.
First "telling the dog" doesn't get. Up off your chair and DO something.
Second, the dog won't DO anything that you haven't trained him to do - except for the things he wants to do when he wants to do it.
This squirt them with a water bottle is silly. No idea where that current fad came from. All the dog learns is to watch out for a water bottle in your hand - no bottle, great, I can ignore them.
Now, shepards bark - that is what they do best to alert agianst possible threats or the unknown. Of course they will bark when someone is at the door. They are doing their job and alerting you.
If you just dump the dog outside or he lives outside , then the usual cause of barking is loneliness. If he is lonely, he will do anything to get your attention - and that includes engaging in negative behavior (chewing, barking, anything) if thats what it takes.
Until you have tried other techniques, I wouldn't go to an electric anti-bark collar unless you have the animal officer at the door with complaints or you are getting evicted. It is an absolutely last ditch method before the dog loses their home (or would you bleeding hearts prefer the dog go to the pound?) If you go straight to the collar, you have nothing left if it doesn鈥檛 work or they get used to it.
In 43 years of training, I have only be forced to go to the electronic collar twice (very large, very pig-headed dogs who had figured out that when working at a distance I couldn't reach them if they didn't obey a 'down" or "go" or "hold" command.)
Try this first.
When he barks, go and grab him by the collar or scruff. Put your hand over and around his muzzle and, in a clam reassuring voice, tell him "Okay, thank you, now hush." If he tries to keep barking, tell him "NO" in a hash stern voice and squeeze their muzzle. If he still keep trying, squeeze the side of the muzzle - the skin- into the side of his mouth against his teeth and repeat NO. (Use a deep voice - don't let your voice go up, make it go down.) You don't quit until he does. The minute he quits, lots and lots of praise in happy voice with hugs and pets and tummy rubs.
Do this EVERY SINGLE TIME he barks when you want them to stop. Keep doing it until they associate "Okay, thank you" with the concept he are to stop barking. (After all, you would want him to bark if someone was trying to break in the house, yes?)
Forget these treats and clicker things one reads aobut. Those aren't always around. You always have your hands and you voice.USE THEM.
As for not listening, you HAVE TO TRAIN HIM - they don't come preprogrammed for behavior. If no one had ever shown you, you wouldn't know how to use a fork or run a computer . So TEACH your dog.
It would take more space than is possible to give you a training manual.
Get yourself to an obedience class. Petsmart has them (not to ggreat but better than nothing,) Contact the kennel club in your area, They can help you find a trainer and class.
Go here to find a club in your area - even if they are an hour or two away they may know somoen near you.
http://www.akc.org/clubs/about.cfm.
Ask your vet if he knows of any.
If you don't know what you are doing, you can't pick up a book or video and do it.
When I taught obedience classes, I always said that I could teach the dogs to do heel, sit, down, stay, stand and come within in 2 weeks; it was the owners who took over 2 months to train how to train their dogs.
Sound like she knows who is the alpha-dog inyour pack. Be firm with her, and be sure to reward her with lots of lovin's when she's good. When scolding, use a firm, deep voice that says you mean business.
Answers:
try exercising the dog more. barking can be a number of things - fear aggression, boredom, territorial or even lack of socialization. you also have to understand animals (dogs) do not understand what we are saying without training - word association and behavior. be consistent with not only your words but what behaviors you want to associate with the words. Use the same word each time. Watch your body language as well. dogs understand that more than anything else. Shepard's are "working dogs" .. give the dog something to do like fetching.
Try using a spray bottle LOL.
What is th reason for her barking? If you don't know why she's doing something, you can't "fix" it. Sounds like this dog needs a lot of attention and training. You can't just get a dog and then not pay attention to it. They're like kids in that respect. They have to have attention, love and training, and training them is part of loving them. It also gives them self esteem, which would solve a lot if not all of your problems.
I have 2 jack russells and both had a barking problem.
I was forced to send them to obedience school. If you can't pin point what the dog is barking at, just spend the cash.
SHOCK COLLAR!
watch "dog whisperer". you might get some techniques to get your dog obey you :)
Hope you don't have kids, if you can't get the dog to mind.
The spray bottles works pretty well if you are sure that your dog isn't trying to tell you something. I have grown up with dogs and they have different barks under different circumstances that I have learned to interpret. Listen to your dog and if he/she has food, water, and is not in any discomfort - then you can train your dog to do what you want.
First "telling the dog" doesn't get. Up off your chair and DO something.
Second, the dog won't DO anything that you haven't trained him to do - except for the things he wants to do when he wants to do it.
This squirt them with a water bottle is silly. No idea where that current fad came from. All the dog learns is to watch out for a water bottle in your hand - no bottle, great, I can ignore them.
Now, shepards bark - that is what they do best to alert agianst possible threats or the unknown. Of course they will bark when someone is at the door. They are doing their job and alerting you.
If you just dump the dog outside or he lives outside , then the usual cause of barking is loneliness. If he is lonely, he will do anything to get your attention - and that includes engaging in negative behavior (chewing, barking, anything) if thats what it takes.
Until you have tried other techniques, I wouldn't go to an electric anti-bark collar unless you have the animal officer at the door with complaints or you are getting evicted. It is an absolutely last ditch method before the dog loses their home (or would you bleeding hearts prefer the dog go to the pound?) If you go straight to the collar, you have nothing left if it doesn鈥檛 work or they get used to it.
In 43 years of training, I have only be forced to go to the electronic collar twice (very large, very pig-headed dogs who had figured out that when working at a distance I couldn't reach them if they didn't obey a 'down" or "go" or "hold" command.)
Try this first.
When he barks, go and grab him by the collar or scruff. Put your hand over and around his muzzle and, in a clam reassuring voice, tell him "Okay, thank you, now hush." If he tries to keep barking, tell him "NO" in a hash stern voice and squeeze their muzzle. If he still keep trying, squeeze the side of the muzzle - the skin- into the side of his mouth against his teeth and repeat NO. (Use a deep voice - don't let your voice go up, make it go down.) You don't quit until he does. The minute he quits, lots and lots of praise in happy voice with hugs and pets and tummy rubs.
Do this EVERY SINGLE TIME he barks when you want them to stop. Keep doing it until they associate "Okay, thank you" with the concept he are to stop barking. (After all, you would want him to bark if someone was trying to break in the house, yes?)
Forget these treats and clicker things one reads aobut. Those aren't always around. You always have your hands and you voice.USE THEM.
As for not listening, you HAVE TO TRAIN HIM - they don't come preprogrammed for behavior. If no one had ever shown you, you wouldn't know how to use a fork or run a computer . So TEACH your dog.
It would take more space than is possible to give you a training manual.
Get yourself to an obedience class. Petsmart has them (not to ggreat but better than nothing,) Contact the kennel club in your area, They can help you find a trainer and class.
Go here to find a club in your area - even if they are an hour or two away they may know somoen near you.
http://www.akc.org/clubs/about.cfm.
Ask your vet if he knows of any.
If you don't know what you are doing, you can't pick up a book or video and do it.
When I taught obedience classes, I always said that I could teach the dogs to do heel, sit, down, stay, stand and come within in 2 weeks; it was the owners who took over 2 months to train how to train their dogs.
Sound like she knows who is the alpha-dog inyour pack. Be firm with her, and be sure to reward her with lots of lovin's when she's good. When scolding, use a firm, deep voice that says you mean business.
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