Family Pets: Older Child

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Guinea Pig as a Pet
I have an opportunity to get a guinea pig for my kids, but have a few concerns. I'm used to having dogs, never had a guinea pig, so just wondering if t...
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Guinea Pig or Hamster?
Ever since my 6 year old daughter visited my sister and fell in love with her ch...
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My Daughter Wants a Guinea Pig. Should I Let Her?
My 13 year old daughter wants a guinea pig for Christmas this year. We already h...
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Help with New Guinea Pig!
Well, I have allowed my 9 year old to get a guinea pig. In the beginning it was...
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Do You Own a Guinea Pig? If So, Please Tell Me Everything About Them.
My children want a guinea pig. They got a book from their school library and th...

Boarding Pets

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10 Year Old Defiant Son
I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I t...
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Allowance for 7 Year Old--how to Do It?
My 7 year old daughter wants to earn her own money. So, I think it's time to sta...
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Obsessive/compulsive/worry Type of Personality in a 6 Year Old
Hi everyone. I'd like to start by saying that my 6 year old is such a pleasant,...
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Christmas Gifts for 8 Year Old Girl?
Looking for some great ideas for gifts for an 8 year old not-too-girlie-girl. (S...
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What Chores Do You Expect from Your 10 Year Old and What Discipline Do You Use
My 10 year old daughter is uncooperative when asked to assist around the house. ...

Death of a Pet

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Telling the Kids About Having to Have Our Dog Put to Sleep
Our wonderful dog whom my husband and I got together 12 years ago has been diagnosed with stomach tumors that are inoperable. We have no choice but to...
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The Death of a Pet
How do you tell children that their pet(cat) is died........one child is 5 and o...
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How to Explain Dog Having to Be Put to Sleep
Unfortunately, we are getting close to having to put our dog to sleep. Any advi...
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Death of Pet
We are in the process of finding out our dog may have cancer. In order to find ...
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Death of a Pet
We have several animals and two of them are getting up in age and have started h...

Dog Training

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6 Year Old Allowance
My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowan...
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10 Year Old Defiant Son
I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son ...
24
7 Year Old Discipline
My 7 year old girl will not do her chores. I have a list of chores on the refri...
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Allowance for 7 Year Old--how to Do It?
My 7 year old daughter wants to earn her own money. So, I think it's time to sta...
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Advice on 6 Year Old Sucking Her Thumb!
Hi Moms - I need any advice or proven techniques that you all have used to stop ...

Exotic Pets

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Do You Have a Rat as a Pet?
If so do you find it to be a lot of work? Do you find it to be a good pet for young children 6 and under? We have thought about this a lot and know tha...
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Having a Pet Bird
I have two girls, 4 and 6, who would love to have a pet, however, I do not want ...
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Help with Pet Turtle
I have some concern about my son's new pet turtle. It just sits in the water and...
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Whats a Good Pet for a Busy 10 Year Old??
I recentlly got my children each a hermit crab. My sons died after 1 week. He fo...
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How Do You Help Kids When a Pet Dies?
Our beloved cat has cancer and she is wasting away. The vet tells me it's time....

Housebreaking Dogs

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What Pet Should We Get?
My husband and I are discussing getting a family pet. He wants an indoor cat or a small dog. I would prefer a sometimes indoor mostly outdoor dog becau...
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Housebreaking an Older Dog
I have an almost 7 year old doxie that I desperately need to get housebroken. I...
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Does Your Dog Pout?
My dog, Grady, pouts. yes, pouts....his bottom "lip" comes out and he sits on "h...
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Dog Help!
My kids have been asking for a dog for the last year or so...I have been researc...
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Baby Vs. Pet
Hello moms. So I'm new here but thought I'd jump right into the pit by asking...

Pets with Children

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6 Year Old Allowance
My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowan...
49
10 Year Old Defiant Son
I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son ...
24
7 Year Old Discipline
My 7 year old girl will not do her chores. I have a list of chores on the refri...
17
Allowance for 7 Year Old--how to Do It?
My 7 year old daughter wants to earn her own money. So, I think it's time to sta...
11
Obsessive/compulsive/worry Type of Personality in a 6 Year Old
Hi everyone. I'd like to start by saying that my 6 year old is such a pleasant,...
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