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Puppies - and My Sanity
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on August 9, 2011
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We got two puppies not long ago, probably about a month now. They are cute as can be, not bad, but spend a lot of time in their cages. My husband and I work full-time ...
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- Give them away while they are still puppies, it will be easier for you to find homes for them. Puppies are much more in demand than grown dogs. Its not right to ha...
- you could try puppy daycare one day a week.
- You mean you are keeping them in the basement instead in the house? Start training them, and you must train them separately. leash train them and walk them separate...
Looking to Adopt
Asked by J.M. from Dallas
on July 18, 2008
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Hello momma's out there, well it has been awhile since I posted something on here but you mom's out there seem to always know the right answers or places to go. I have...
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- i know someone that is in pug rescue that just took in a few pug puppies for a puppy mill, they will be ready for homes in a few weeks... however, i would really reco...
- If you're not going to breed or show the dogs, does it really have to be full-blooded? There are so many mixed breeds and mutts out there that are adorable. Operat...
- There is a momma on here with some puppies, but they are mixed (dachshund / pekingese). My family adopted one and his is so cute. PM me and I can give your her infor...
Should We Adopt a Dog?
Asked by M.S. from Cleveland
on September 11, 2010
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My husband has really been pushing me to adopt a dog lately, and I'm not exactly in agreement with him. He says that we are depriving our children (ages 7 and 4) of t...
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- The short answer, from reading your post, is no. Not if you can't come to an agreement that this is what you both want, independent of what the kids want. Because it...
- If you aren't on board, don't do it! You may wind up resenting your dog and your husband when you assume the extra responsibilities that come with a dog you didn't wa...
- I got my first dog when I was 6 or 7. I've always had a dog as long as I had a place to keep them. We had always started out with a puppy until our last two dogs. ...
Anyone Have Puppies to Give Away??
Asked by V.G. from Los Angeles
on October 18, 2008
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We are in the market for a puppy. We will be looking at local shelters, but if someone out there has a dog who will be having puppies or has a puppy they can't keep......
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- In addition to local shelters (see pics on line) you may want to try some of the local dog rescues. Keep in mind some of them are very particular as to whom they allo...
- You can try the humane society. There are soooo many unwanted dogs there, and many times puppies. They are usually a small fee but includes all the puppy shots and s...
- Dear V., I am a pet sitter and a big advocate for make pet adoption your first option. There is so many pets in need of a good home...try the carson animal shelter..I...
Attempt to Adopt a Small Dog
Asked by J.G. from Knoxville
on November 6, 2007
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After studying many breeds of dogs and comparing their temperments / personalities / grooming needs / etc., we decided a small, non-shedding dog would best suit our fa...
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- We just got a Bishone Frise. He is about 16 weeks old now and is GREAT with our 4 children ranging from 3 years to 9 years! I reccommend this breed if you are going to...
- You might want to try looking into a medium sized dog. There are a lot of reasons why small dogs arent adopted to families with small children. And biting isnt the onl...
- I used to work in rescue with pugs and we were very cautious adopting them out. I have a maltese and first off there is shedding to her not near as bad as a pug but t...
Mom Needs Advice on What to Do with Crazy Puppies
Asked by F.H. from Los Angeles
on September 26, 2008
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Hi. My husband talked me into letting him get two adorable boxer puppies about three months ago. He had been pushing to get a puppy for several months but I refused re...
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- Give your husband a deadline to train them by. If he really cares enough to have them then he will get the work done. Can the kids get involved in training them? Ar...
- I have spend years training dogs, mainly the basic obedience, and my partner would do the more advanced stuff. You have bitten off (no pun intended), way more than yo...
- I'm not sure if this is helpful advice, but it definitely sounds like you need to get them into a puppy training class. Most discipline issues with dogs is because no...
What Age Is a Good Age for a Family to Adopt a Dog.
Asked by D.F. from New York
on December 28, 2010
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I live in a pet friendly apartment. My son is just about 24 months old and I am a HUGE animal lover. I would really love to adopt a small dog (we can afford it financi...
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- It does't matter the age of the child. It is your responsibility to care for the family pet. Two year old kids are not mature, by the way
- As a professional dog trainer (and a mom with two kids and a dog!), I would say that it can definitely work with a small child and a dog. HOWEVER, you need to make...
- I vote for waiting a little while longer. We are huge animal lovers too & have had our dog for 8 years - she predates all 3 of our kiddos. That being said, I have had ...
Looking to Adopt a Puppy/dog
Asked by C.K. from Denver
on July 10, 2009
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We've decided it's time to add to our family and want to adopt a puppy or older dog from a local shelter. Has anyone had any pet adoption experience (good, bad or oth...
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- We adopted our dog Wiley from the Boulder Valley Humane Society. He was a clearance puppy - adopted once already and brought back, due to aggression. Every experience ...
- Hi C.! We adopted our Beagle about 4 years ago from the Longmont Humane Society. They were great and allowed for us to walk him outside by the Boulder Fairgrounds. ...
- Hi C., I have adopted from both and have had good experiences. Here are some of the differences that you might want to consider: * Timing - the animals tend to be i...
Seeking a Kitten to Buy or Adopt.
Asked by K.S. from Washington DC
on February 14, 2009
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Hello All,
I recently came home on a lunch break only to find my beloved cat dead on the side of the road. I thought I would be ok, but find a void in my house withou...
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- Hi! I adopted 2 precious kittens from a Veterinarian office in Gambrills, Md. Where do you live?
- What areas are you looking to get one from? I may know of a couple of people with kittens still to give away. We are located in Columbia. If you're interested, e-mail ...
- In addition to humane society, animal welfare league and County and animal "rescue" groups and facilities which may operate in your area, I have a good friend who rece...
Puppies for Beginners
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on February 27, 2009
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Hi! I have never once owned a puppy or dog of my own. In part I am scared of them and I have no clue how to train them. My question is this. We want to get my son a pu...
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- I strongly recommend a female Boston Terrier. Female dogs are more docile than males and the Boston is a small, sturdy, intelligent (easy to train), playful, loyal dog...
- Go online and look into dog breeds. That way you can determine which small breeds might appeal to you care wise and personality wise. If you're going to the humane...
- We have Dachshunds and they are great with our kids (2.5 and 10 months). However, some dachshunds can be mean so I would really recommend a breeder that you have rese...
