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Do Your Dogs Stay in the House or Outside
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on March 12, 2010
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We have 3 dogs and I have always loved having them inside. lately they are getting on my nerves. They are getting too comfortable indoors and their behavior is chang...
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- both according to weather.
- like a few others, i truly don't understand having an "outside dog". that said, if this is truly causing strife in your family/marriage, consider trying to rehome the...
- Inside. We have one German Shepherd, raised from 10 weeks old as part of our family INSIDE with us. She is never outside unattended. She goes out only for potty, exe...
Advice on Dogs
Asked by A.W. from Lincoln
on January 17, 2008
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Needing a little help my son is 29 months old and we are thinking about getting a puppy we are thinking of a Beagle or a Whippet has anyone had any experiance with eit...
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- I've read the previous posts and have only a few things to add. The first is this, we got a daschund puppy,(weiner dog), just before my daughter turned three. She ...
- 1 - NEVER buy from a pet store. Only get dogs from REPUTABLE breeders or rescue one from the humane society. 2- I THINK you're always supposed to get beagles in pair...
- My husband's family always had a few beagles. They are great dogs! The only advice I would give (based on my husband's unfortunate luck) is really research where you...
Training/shock Collars for Dogs - Any Success Stories or Is It Just Cruel?
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on October 13, 2011
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Has anyone ever used a shock collar or training collar of some sort to curb negative behaviors in their dog? Any recommendations or success stories? Or is this just cr...
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- Shock collars can make things much worse and lead to more reactivity. What happens when I do this, I get a pain in my neck- leads to if that dog comes any closer my ne...
- I don't know that I'd use a shock collar but we're using a choke collar on our dog now in conjunction with training and it's making a huge difference. Within two train...
- I don't recommend a shock collar. My ex-husband had a Boxer and he put up one of those invisible fences. Well it shocked him if he crossed the invisible line. Well, th...
What Kind of Dog?
Asked by C.D. from Denver
on March 8, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter that loves animals...we are going to try for #2 soon as well and we are building a new home that will have a very small backyard. I w...
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- Hey C., I have two little dogs, we have a toy poodle and mini schnauzer. I think that our schnauzer is the best with little ones, they are really sweet and gentle. Lil...
- Hi C.! In my experience, Boxers are some of the best dogs with kids. They are a medium to large breed dog, but they are so gentle and loving. My boxer just loves ba...
- HI, my name is Amber. My daughter will turn 3 in two weeks. I am a dog groomer and grew up with a mother who raised dogs. Here are my suggestions: For a dog with li...
Dog Questions
Asked by S.B. from Denver
on April 25, 2012
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First question. I have a new next door neighbor, seems nice BUT they have two dogs that bark every other second during the day when they are gone to work! I do not thi...
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- I am a huge animal lover. Definitely write your neighbors a nice note letting them know what their dog is doing. If it doesn't work and it is really a problem then y...
- I love dogs too but yea a barking dog would drive me batty. My male schnauzer is a barker, he will bark at everything and especially if he sees you in the other yard. ...
- Well I once saw a beautiful lawn/garden and right by the sidewalk was a sign that read "I don't pee on your yard. Please don't let your dog pee on mine." I did think ...
What's on YOUR Bucket List?
Asked by A.C. from Savannah
on January 13, 2012
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A friend of mine posted a story of her recent trip on a "photography safari" and said it was a must-do to add to everyone's bucket list. I enjoyed the story, and it go...
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- Go skiing Meet my grandchildren Ice skate on a naturally frozen lake Join the polar bear club Grow old with my husband Eat spaghetti in Italy ......pastries in ...
- Always wanted to got to Nigeria Falls and Mt. Rushmore!
- I just turned 32 and just started thinking about this list! So far I'd like to... Visit Ireland Visit Scotland Visit General LaFayette's grave in France(I know, wei...
Hypoallergenic Dog--- Suggestions and Have a Few Questions--
Asked by M.S. from San Francisco
on March 1, 2011
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Hi Fellow Mama's,
I am thinking about adopting a dog and have some questions for moms who have allergies or kids who have allergies. Do any of you have one of these...
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- There is actually NOT a hypo-allogenic dog. Poodles DO have "Hair" rather than "fur" , but still can cause "allergic' reactions. In all my postings, I will say...I a...
- Dogs with hair, is less allergenic. Dogs with fur, are allergenic. Dogs with 'hair" are: poodles, Airedales, and dogs with similar hair. Airedales...are GREAT d...
- We have a cockapoo, she is 11 months old, very loving and smart. She does bark at my husband. About 3 weeks ago rescued and adopted a 14 month old shiz tzu and s...
What Breed Makes a Good Family Dog?
Asked by T.O. from Minneapolis
on December 7, 2011
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Our oldest daughter has wanted a dog since she was able to talk. For a long time we told her that we would get one when she was 9 or 10. We wanted our youngest to be...
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- My family has always loved Boxers. My brother and parents currently each have one and we had a couple growing up. I have a Boxer Mix that we rescued as a puppy from ...
- Lab, Golden Retriever, Puggles, German Shepard, Greyhound, Weimaraner, Boxers (but they can be VERY hyper)... I volunteer at rescues, so I'm pretty good with recommend...
- I love my mutt. How about letting her pick one out at the local shelter? Tons of sweet, beautiful dogs need good homes. I have had both mutts and AKC registered pureb...
How Do We Decide It's Time?
Asked by B.R. from Pittsburgh
on January 21, 2008
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Our husky, Tasha, is almost 14.5 years old. She has been pretty healthy until recently. She has been vomiting a lot lately. We found out right before Christmas that ...
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- I'm so sorry to hear about your struggle. I married into having a dog that I didn't really want, but after time, I grew attached. He was a black lab 11 years old and...
- When the bad days start to out number the good days. I had to do this not long ago. My Candy Sue who was also a large dog, was 18, she had a great life with me. But...
- As all the other people have commented, I'm sorry your "baby's" not feeling well. It is so tough when our non-human family members get ill too. I know you said you w...
Doggie Diabetes
Asked by L.C. from Los Angeles
on January 7, 2009
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Our sweet American Eskimo dog, who is 12, was diagnosed with Canine Diabetes this summer. We have had a difficult time balancing his blood sugar - complicated by his ...
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- Been there. The only true specialist for this is in Newport Beach on PCH and his name is Dr. Jeff Cohen. He is a miracle worker and very honest. We started going to se...
- Try contacting Dr. Brink -- located in Huntington Beach -- Warner West Pet Clinic, if she can't help you she can probably refer you. She's awesome. ###-###-####
- L.- I don't know about her specialties, but a friend of mine is a vet in HB, on Warner b/t Goldenwest and Edwards. If she can't treat, maybe she can refer? Her clin...
