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Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on March 13, 2011
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This may seem weird but my husband asked me to talk to some families with three kids and get their take. We are at the point in life where we need to make a final dec...
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- i have two and am happy. my sil decided for 3 and she is happy, BUT watching her confirms that i am so glad we only had 2. with three you need a bigger vehicle, you...
- i have one child and personally think WE have the perfect family. be honest with yourself; get down to the "real" reasons you want another one. if you have another chi...
- We have two boys and one girl and could never imagine life without the third. They will never question the third child as they will not know any different life. The o...
Seeking Ideas on Dogs for Children.
Asked by J.K. from Cincinnati
on August 5, 2008
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My daughter will be turning 11 soon and after 8+ yrs. of her begging for a dog, I am ready to think about buying her one! ;)
I am asking for your advice on dog breeds...
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- I know you'll get a million responses, but let me throw in one for getting a Basset Hound! We have one and this is the absolute best dog in the world!!! They don't bar...
- Where are you located? I live on the East side of Cincinnati and I have a friend who works with people who have to get rid of their dog (maybe they're moving away or ...
- We got a shih tsu and she's been great. I have children that are 12, 12, 7, and 4. She's mellow but fun, easy to train, cuddly, doesn't wander away just wants to be ...
Marriage Issues, Depression and Dogs
Asked by C.M. from Rockford
on August 23, 2011
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I know this is a crazy subject but all the issues are intermingled and I'm not sure how to ask them without associating it with the other.
First off, my husband an...
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- Lesley has some good advice. I would add that hubby needs to step up regarding the dog. HE is the one who wants to keep it, and HE should be willing to do the work...
- Okay, dog issue first - couple that I know got a new dog that had separation anxiety - she would chew shoes, whatever, when home alone. They spoke with their vet and g...
- My wife and I didn't talk for a long time because we argued over certain issues. I would pull in and retreat as a self defense mechanism. I would keep my other feeli...
Best Family Dog Breeds
Asked by J.T. from Portland
on September 10, 2008
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I will be choosing a dog for our family in the middle of next year. I would like opinions on good breeds for a family dog... a city dog likely to be happy in our 50X1...
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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...
First Time Kid Party Hosting
Asked by M.J. from Seattle
on February 23, 2009
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So my son is turning one years old already,and i'm officialy in my freshman year of kids party hosting. Although, he's merely experimenting with a few fruits and veggi...
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- Oh, so much fun!! Really! First, I would find out if any of the other kids have any allergies or special feeding needs that you need to keep in mind. Other than tha...
- I made banana bread for my daughter's first birthday. She loved it and since it's naturally sweet, the other kids and "traditional" adults didn't seem to mind either. ...
- http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/kids/feature/famf19snack/ This link has cute, fun, healthy snack ideas. Their website is full of fun party ideas with themes, cakes,...
Thinking About a Dog for Christmas; Would like Input on Breed, Puppy Vs. Young..
Asked by L.N. from Nashville
on October 28, 2011
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So, we are thinking about getting our kids a dog for Christmas.
Slight back story - when my son was younger we had two dogs, who we just loved. My daughter came ...
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- When I knew I was gonna get a dog....I researched for a dog that didn't shed (couldn't stand the hair all over the house). I got a Yorkie and a Shitzu. But be mindful...
- We have a mini daschund.(a boy) We adopted him in March of this year which he was 10 months old at the time. He's good around are kids. Never bit or snap at our childr...
- Be very careful about getting a dog for Christmas. You don't say how old your children are now...are they old enough to understand how to treat a dog? Are you ready f...
Tell Me What Kind of Dog I'm Looking For
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on November 16, 2010
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We're thinking of MAYBE getting a second dog for my almost 10 year old daughter for either Christmas or her Jan. b-day. She is great with animals, loves dogs, trains t...
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- My neighbor's chocolate lab is sweet, but she's as hyper as they come. It takes their whole family and ours to wear her out. She might mellow out a bit in a few more...
- If you don't want hyper, stay away from Wiemeraners, brittneys, german shorthairs, huskies sometimes labs too. I used to work at a humane society many years ago and we...
- A pug! Pugs are awesome! They are so sweet, have the best personalities and don't need a ton of exercise! They are small without really being "small" - they are rea...
What Kind of Dog Should I Get?
Asked by M.B. from Los Angeles
on July 30, 2010
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Hi. I have been always a cat person and my kitty died on Monday. Now my 4 1/2 year old son wants a dog. I don't know much about dogs. What kind of small to medium ...
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- First, I'm sorry about your cat...it's hard to lose a pet. I'm not sure if I have an answer for you but figured I would share info on our dogs. We have a black lab...
- I'm sorry to hear about your cat. If you to onto www.animalplanet.com and then click on the "Pets 101" at the top of the screen, you can pull up the dog breed selecto...
- Except for the shedding part- I would HIGHLY recommend a pug. Very low maintenance. Our pug is great with babies/children and we have tons of kids over all the time. H...
When's a Good Time to Introduce a Puppy to the Family?
Asked by N.F. from Seattle
on May 21, 2010
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We have been talking about getting a dog for a couple of years now. We are hesitant about getting one now because we have a baby on the way and our son is only 1. We w...
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- Please don't kid yourself that you will have help - basically you will be the number one care giver of the dog. Especially since your kiddos are so young. I ditto ...
- Wait! Training a puppy is a lot of work, and with a new baby and a toddler, you'll have your hands full. When your youngest is 3 or 4, they'll both be able to help and...
- Definitely wait. To properly train a pup, you will need to be able to stop what you are doing (in the middle at the drop of a hat) and rush over to the pup to correct...
What Pet Should We Get?
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on August 25, 2010
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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 because my son loves ...
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- I cannot imagine why a beagle would be declawed. They are very family friendly but very energetic. I have had 2 beagles who are now 11 years old. They do need exerc...
- Why would someone declaw a dog?? How cruel! I would absolutely not get a Beagle. I have one. I also have two shepherds. My shepherds are very intelligent, calm d...
- Your son is real young to know how to handle any pet, even a fish. If your son is rough, it doesn't matter how small or big a pet is. A pet can get irked and/or te...
