Are Horses Related to Dogs?
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Do dogs scare or startle horses?
Dogs running loose are a really good way to scare a horse. The saying goes, horses are scared of two things: things that move, and things that don't. That said, you did exactly the right thing by bringing your dogs to you, and the only reason I would understand the dirty look from the rider is if your dogs were supposed to be on leash, or if they didn't come when called. If your little one barked, there was really nothing you could do about it. If the trail you were on is open to dogs off leash, the horse owners should have taken that into account, and if they had spooky horses or horses that are specifically scared of dogs, they should have gone riding elsewhere. It is a rider's responsibility to know what type of traffic will be on a trail (dogs, hikers, bikes, dirt bikes, etc) and only go on trails where they know their horse will be safe. However, it is important to remember that horses ALWAYS have the right of way on trails, so it is correct to pull your dogs or bike over to let a horse pass. If you want your dogs to be comfortable around horses, so that they don't bark and especially so that they don't run at a horse's legs, I would recommend going to a local barn (without your dogs) or calling them, and asking if they would be ok with bringing your dogs to the barn to teach them about horses. We get visitors at our barn like that from time to time, and I am always happy to help. Teaching a dog to stay away from a horse's back legs is very important, and pretty easy to teach. Not all places will allow dogs, but I would guess that most would, if you ask first, and set up a time when someone who knows the horses at the barn will be able to help you. Thank you for being a conscientious dog owner and doing the right thing!
Are German Shepherds good with horses?
After our last dog ran away (he was a malamute/shepherdmix) I wanted to get another dog. He was a great dog he just loved to run a little to much. I was researching Germen Shepherds and was wondering if he might be the right dog for me. There are only two things that concern me with them. First of all is that we dont have a fenced in yard and we cant get a fence so can you train the dogs not to run away and/or can you use an underground sometimes called an invisible electric fence. Second of all is that we have horses. I want a dog that would protect both me and my horses. So if I were to go on a trail ride would the GSD beable to tag along. We live in a place with cougers and bears so I want a dog that will defend both my family and my other animals. (We also have a Golden retriever/black lab and two cats)
What is a good "barn dog"?
my trainer has 3 corgis and a chihuahua. they are good around the horses and barely bark. another trainer at the barn has the best trained australian shepherd dog i have ever seen.when shes giving someone a lesson... it just goes and sits on the mounting block and watches. the dog is perfect with the horses. and another trainer at the barn has a german shepherd that behaves well. i think you can get any dog you want as long as you train them consistently from the time they are a puppy. they will also get used to the horses as they get older. http://leerburg.com/211.htm <-- this website might help you with training! i hope this helps! :]
Which is a better pet, a horse or a dog?
A dog. A horse is such a commitment. I have both and I can honestly say my dog makes a far better companion when I am sad or unhappy, she knows my mood. My horse is great. He’s afforded me a lot of fun with horse shows. But for the average person, a dog is more suitable. Keeping a horse could be a 30 year commitment. Even when you can’t ride him, he is not disposable! You are obligated to care for him. My dog is my therapy dog. It’s her job to lick away my tears and be cuddly when I am sad, hang back if I am angry, & frolic with me when I am happy sharing in my good fortune. My dog is the best friend I have, & my dog who died in January saved my life literally. I’m as horse crazy as they come. I love horses and dogs, cats too. I would only recommend a horse if you can handle the commitments and obligations both fiscally & on your time demands.
How big would a dog have to be to ride (like a horse)?
no more "you can't". i understand they are small now and it would take very very very long. im asking how big it would have to be. like if the wargs in Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit could work or not. im thinking it will be like 1560 pounds (based off of weight and size from husky/wolf mix and the sizes stated at http://lotr.wikia.com/wiki/Warg ) if it can carry 10% of its body weight a 150 pound man would work. if it can carry 20% a 300 pound man could ride it. but thats if it will still be able to carry the same 'fit body weight' - 'weight on back' proportions. if anyone knows if that proportion will decrease please tell me because stuff like thats what i want to know
Does horse shampoo work for humans?
The basic ingredients of shampoo for horses and humans is very similar. Orvus shampoo is pure sodium laurel sulfate. If you look at the ingredients on most shampoos for humans, you’ll very likely see the same ingredients. Mane and Tail shampoo was made for horses, but was so popular with people, they came out with a line of shampoos actually marketed directly for human use. Personally, I always found it too harsh even for use on horses, stripping away too much of the natural oils. The main difference is likely what kind of perfume gets used, but if you don’t mind your hair smelling like apples, go for it.
Can i use dog clippers to clip my horse?
Dog clippers won't be able to handle the job. They will break down/overheat and the job will take a lot longer (if you are even able to finish without the clippers dying entirely). If you have dog clippers already, you may want to use them on the horse's muzzle and ears, that is about all they will handle. My best tips are: - buy good quality clippers and look after them according to the manufacturer's instructions - DON'T drop them (and don't lend them to anyone, clippers are expensive, and dropping them is the main cause of breaking) - when you have to put them down, place them on the ground, inside a bucket or milk crate so that they will not be able to fall and so that they will not get stepped on. - be conscious of the temperature that the blades reach. They will need to be cooled down every once in a while, or you will burn your horse. - be careful of the flank area and other sensitive places - where the skin is loose, use one hand to stop it folding and prevent pinching from the clipper blades - gentle your horse to the clippers well before you need to use them on it. I mean WELL before - months even. Clipping should be just another grooming routine, eventually. - work in a well-lit area. - clean up after yourself and don't throw the hair in the manure pile, toss it in the garbage.
How Smart is a Horse? Comparable to a Dog?
OK, before you all TUMBS DOWN me here, just know tat I LOVE horses, have owned 20 plus and shown on a World Championship level for years. I also am an honor student with a 4.0 at Ok State and was pres of the pre vet club...SO, I am speaking from personal experience and scientific fact. Horses are arguably the STUPIDEST animals on the planet. What other animal will eat itself to death? That simple fact right there separates them from intelligence. If I weighed 10X more than someting that was trying to sit on me and make me jump 4' fences or weave in and out of poles at a full run, I would use my brute strength to refuse to cooperate and get back to attempting to eat myself to death. I know we all belive some horses enjoy their "jobs" but isn't it because they don't know any better? I love my horses and quite frankly I'm glad they are so stupid. We as humans have depended on their lack of intelligence for our transportation, industrial, and pleasure needs for centuries. Dogs are quite complex and their behavior is still being studied, but they have been proven to be capable of memories and thought unlike any other domesticated animal. They are not complex rational critters, rather primitive in those abilities, but they are WAY MORE capable of intelligent thought than a horse.