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Seeking Advice on Purchasing a Dog.
I work in dog rescue (english pointers) and 90% of dogs we get contacted about are people who got thier young kids a puppy for Christmas. ...
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- I don't think there are any "medical" reasons for not getting a dog. Perhaps you are thinking about not cleaning out a cat litter box while pregnant?
- Never read anything about health issues concerning getting a pet while pregnant. I have read that you should not clean litter boxes while pregnant. We had a female g...
- The only reason why I can think of as to why an article would say not to get a dog while pregnant is because of the extra work and stress. I have no idea why you shoul...
Help Me Find My Dog a Home. Please!
I used to own/operate a dog rescue in Illinois until my heartstrings couldn't take it anymore - the fees that are charged don't even begin to cover the cost ...
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- J.: Check online to see if there is a Terrier Rescue program in your area. Also, local vets and animal shelters may know. We were in a similar situation with our la...
- Where exactly are you located? I live in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky and I have a neighbor that may be interested in giving your dog a home. She has two children (Sydney ...
- Have you tried Craisglist? That is a great place to give away things. There are lots of people wanting dogs on there at times. Some people really want one but can't...
Moms with Experience with Dogs That Have Bitten Their Child's Friend
If you are truly worried your dog will bite again, perhaps it's best to place with a responsible dog rescue that will take the time to evaluate the dog in a ...
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- I can't tell you what to do in this situation but my alarm went off when you said the kids were "roughhousing" with the dog. Could that have been what provoked it and ...
- To guide your decision - just think how you will feel the next time this happens - especially if it is worse - but even if it is not - and that child's parent asks you...
- It's a tough situation. I just went thru it with my dog. He was 9 1/2 and our baby. He was 140 lb black lab. we had him since before I had my 3 kids, so he was our...
Once House Broken Dog Needs Retraining After Move
We've fostered 16 rescue dogs and rehousebreaking is a common issue when you move the dog into a new environment. Try using the dog's instinct to keep its ...
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- Hi J.: You need to go back to square one and re-train the same way you did when she was a puppy. If you can't watch her, crate her or keep her in a non-carpet ar...
- I'm not sure if your dog is young or old. I think your dog is just reacting to the new setting and surroundings. He/She is confused and probably a little intimidated...
- I'm not sure of the solution, But what ever you do don't get rid of her for your boy friend. At one time in my life my boyfriend made me choose and I had to get ri...
Dog Snapped, What to Do??
We were devastated-- we do dog rescue and are SO SICK of parents who dump their dogs on other people when babies come. So, we had to choose between putting ...
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- Dogs need LEADERSHIP. You are probably not the pack leader you should be. The dog looks at you as followers and packleaders correct the pack with snaps....Watch the do...
- Hi A., My mom is a dog trainer and anytime you have a dog snap it isnt a good outcome. im so sorry to tell you that. THe first thing you need to do is take him to the ...
- i feel very passionetly about this topic because i was bit at 4 years old by a cousins dog. It has scarred me emotionaly ever since,i am scared of large dogs and very ...
Looking for Mature,small Dog Thats Good with Kids
All of my dogs are rescue dogs from different places- shelters, DFW pug rescue is also a good place, or you can look online at different places like ...
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- I would go for a smaller Golden Retriever. Golden's are larger dogs but they are absolutely the BEST dogs for children. They are sweet, friendly, playful, smart and ...
- I don't have one to give you but I recommend a Sheltie. They are GREAT!
- There is a place called Operation Kindness in Carrollton that is great. They are a no-kill shelter, and most of their animals come from homes where people are being t...
Beagle Aggressive Behavior
He is the cutest and sweetest dog to everyone except my 2 year old son. ... They are a rescue place that rehabs animals that have been given up, ...
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- I don't know. I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 beagles. The only time there was a problem with aggression was when my daughter was very rough on our female one who h...
- I applaud you for adopting a dog, but it doesn't always work when you have little ones. Apparently the beagle has had some kind of bad experience in the past from kids...
- I would seek professional advice about the dog but in the mean time keep your baby away from him. My dog was never agressive to anyone but I still wouldnt trust them ...
Housebreaking Tips for a 3 Year Old Dog
Also, this dog is VERY shy and submissive, and this trick was actually told to me by a woman that foster for the Dachshund Rescue. ...
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- I also recommend any of Cesar Milan's books. If its not happening, maybe consult a dog expert that uses his techniques. It's not impossible, you just have to figure ou...
- N., When you take her to the door, stop and whine a bit yourself and then let her out. It's the same way you'd teach a child a word.. you repeat it over and ove...
- Congratulations on your adoption! I also adopted a dog, he was 1 1/2 at the time, but had never lived in a house. Housebreaking was a real challenge, and we failed f...
Dogs That Are Good with Kids
I've trained dogs for as long as I can remember. I handle a search and rescue dog that I rescued from a local shelter. He is a therapy dog as well. ...
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- Boston Terriers are great with kids. They are fairly small but very muscular and sturdy. I doubt your son could hurt one. Minimal shedding.
- L.- You got a lot of responses but none mentioned Beagles. They are known for being wonderful family dogs. They come in two sizes 13 & 15 inch. They don't shed a lo...
- Golden retrievers are AWESOME family dogs. I have had many breeds in the past and this is my favorite.
How to Tell My 3 Year Old His Puppy Is Gone (Not dead..gone Tho)
The local rescue here was more then happy to help us find the right dog for our home. My cousin also has 3 rescue dogs and the rescue helped her figure out ...
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- I agree with Tuesday M you have to be honest. Talk about how your yard/house was too small for such a big dog. Newfoundlands are BIG dogs. Make sure you stress that th...
- I remember my aunt bought a dog for my 2 little cousins one time, and almost immediately realized it was a mistake. She got rid of him the day before Easter and told t...
- Hi there - we made the mistake of getting not 1 but two boxer pups when our toddler turned 1 1/2. Well needless to say it was way to much for us to handle, we tried it...
