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What to Look for in a Dog When You Have 2 School Age Children?
A border collie requires a lot of walks and runs because they have so much energy. Talk to your local vet or dog obdience class and get suggestions. ...
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- A dog that was bred to be a hunting dog like a black lab are usually the best around children. They handle sudden loud noises well. I'd also lift the dogs paw. If hi...
- You are very wise to even be asking this question. A lot of people go get a dog not even thinking about what is best for their family - or the dog. Here is a web site ...
- We just got a golden retriever puppy last summer with a 3, 5, and 7 year old. We played with him a lot before choosing him to see how he would react to the kids pulli...
Nevermind
(He's a border collie mix). He barked at the people walking by, bunnies, the wind. Out neighbors began to complain even though he is not an outside dog. ...
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- Hi C., I didn't see your first response, but but a feel for what you were asking. I have a barker - and she's my baby. Actually got her because I wanted a baby some...
- Hi C., love your name, really pretty. I don't know about the surgery, but maybe try to train them with a zapper device, they sell them at pet stores. Our neighbor di...
- i think you are talking about an opperation on your dogs throat? If it is about quieting your dogs through an operation i had a friend that did that and she said it d...
Best Family Dog Breeds
One is a Shar-pei(wrinkly dogs) and one a border collie. Both are great with our daughter. She loves them very much and they are a huge asset when it comes ...
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- Hi - I went through this process just 21 months ago and have a few suggestions. Hopefully my experience will help! Our situation was slightly different from yours in ...
- Jennifer, The size of your area is really small, but there are some breeds that are excellent for kids. Golden retreivers are very excellent dogs (the best) as wel...
- PUGS! We have two. I have had three in my life. First one when I was younger in an apartment. They are sturdy and don't have a yappy bark. You can find a calm one...
My Shih Tzu Keeps Digging Holes and Escaping
Apr 18, 2009 ... I wish I had that problem we have two Pugs and a Border Collie--The pugs are pretty much indoor dogs and for the most part the Border Collie ...
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- My neighbors dogs kept coming into our yard by digging under the fence... He put two by fours along the bottom of the fence and the problem stopped. J.
- We had this exact same issue with our german shepard - she is our little (big now) houdini!! Check this product out http://hubpages.com/hub/Scarecrow-Sprinkler It ...
- I have a Lhasa Apso (13 months old now 6 months when we got him) and I was reading that they escape because they are bored. They need more activity. My Peanut escaped ...
Pet Advice
i have a border collie mixed my son is 2 and he will pull the dogs hair play rough with .... Dogs that are bred to herd (like corgies, border collies, etc. ...
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- Hi there, I am an animal trainer, but that doesnt mean that my adive is foolproof:) It sounds like your dog has some anxiety and of course at this time, he is directin...
- H., We ended up having to put a dog down because of this exact thing. I applaud you for being proactive. We screwed up because we kept making excuses for our dog's be...
- Hi H.! Well, we have alot in common! My name is also H. and I too am having an issue with my dog and daughter. I have a 5 year old Weimaraner that has been my baby ...
Dog Kennel?
I just had a beautiful Border Collie named "Maggie" She had 4 pills or more each day, her owners taught me a new trick... (Proof positive the old adage ...
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- I use tailwaggers country inn in van alstyne. I loved them!
- try green acres, i have given referrals to a few members on here who have all used her and were very pleased. you can look up my post and see the info of everything I...
- I have always taken my dogs to the Animal Medical Center for either treatment or boarding while out of town. They are located off of Jordan and Virginia Pkwy. The doct...
Good Vets near Draper
Our border collie broke her elbow when she was about 6 months old. She had to have surgery to implant a temporary pin and a permanent pin. ...
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- Hi L., I have been to MANY vets in the valley and the best one for us is Dr. Martin Orr at Creekside Animal Hospital ###-###-####. We have used him for dogs, cats, an...
- There are some good vets in the area. However, the best vet (in my humble opinion as an owner and lover of animals for all my life) is Dr. Jodi Way at Lone Peak Veteri...
- If you don't mind coming a little bit west, I have had great results at Stone Ridge. Their phone number is ###-###-#### and their address is 1381 W Stone Ridge Lane. ...
Dog Food
We have a Border Collie puppy (9 mo old) & we put him on Exclusive Puppy food, they have all kinds & different size bags too. We also have a Shitzu(? ...
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- We feed our 6 year-old lab Solid Gold. It is the highest rated natural dog food. Congrats on your new family member!
- most importantly, be sure what you change to is for a large breed..nutro is great...but expensive... staying constant is very important...whatever you deci...
- I feed my dog California naturals and raw turkey chicken bison or beef.Also there is a great raw food from whole foods I cant remember the name though it is by the sau...
How to Keep Our Yorkie from Digging Out of the Yard / Advice on Electric Fences?
When we moved to our new house a couple of years ago, our Border Collie became a digger and escape artist. We had priced the invisible fence system, ...
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- When we moved to our new house a couple of years ago, our Border Collie became a digger and escape artist. We had priced the invisible fence system, but it was thousan...
- If your dog is digging under a fence line I would recommend placing a small strip (1 or 2 feet wide) up against your fence line laying down so that when he digs he'll ...
- From a personal standpoint, I think the electric fencing is cruel to the dogs. I know a lot of people swear by them. We have a toy poodle escapee from our back yar...
My Husband Wants a Dog! (I Don't)
We got two dogs because border collies can be high-strung and they make it their job to keep each ... But I wouldn't recommend a border collie for everyone. ...
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- My goodness you do have your hands full! I say, if it came up again, or you could start it now. That if they all want a dog, then they all need to start doing a little...
- My advice is that you get the dog. Look for an adult dog that is already trained and good with kids. Puppies are a lot of work. The reason that I say that you shoul...
- I KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. I AM A MOM OF 6 KIDS 9,8,6,4,3, 7 MONTHS. THEY WANTED A DOG AND WE ALREADY HAVE A CAT I GAVE IN. SO FAR IT HAS BEEN OK THEY WILL HELP OUT AND I TO...
