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Advice for a Non-dog Person on How to Co-exist with One!
Asked by M.M. from Green Bay
on February 20, 2012
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Ok, expecting some backlash from pet lovers, but here goes. I am NOT a dog person. At all. My husband is. Or at least wants to be, but I strongly believe he has to hav...
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- Unless I saw dramatic improvement from Husband I would probably re-home the dog (provided I could be certain of a good home).
- It's easier to take care of a house dog-the whole outdoor thing is just too difficult-the mud, the floors, the tub, etc. It's easier to walk the dog and control where ...
- Your husband picked a high energy dog. I am very much a dog person and I strongly believe in doing occasional obedience classes on a regular basis for the first 3-4 ye...
Wanting to Add Dog
Asked by S.M. from Phoenix
on February 29, 2008
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Hi,
We are thinking about adding onto our family with a new puppy or young small dog.
We are thinking about either a cocker spaniel or Cavalier King Charles Spaniel....
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- Hi S.... I've had really good experiences with cocker spaniels, but I have found them to be a bit more hyper/aggressive when they're puppies (just like any dog). I...
- Hi S.. I don't know about the breeds, I have heard good things about Cockers. I am emailing to answer your question about rescue. www.petfinder.com you put in wh...
- Hi S., My family loves labs, we've had two, both a male and a female and while the puppy stage can be long it is so worth it! In my opinion they are the best family ...
Dog Urinating
Asked by H.K. from Green Bay
on November 26, 2007
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I am the proud owner of a now 15 week old Cocker Spaniel who persistently pees in the house. He also rings a bell to go outside at times, which tells us he knows HOW t...
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- Welcome to the world of cocker spaniels. They are habitual pee'ers. I had one when I was young. She pee'd everytime a man came around, whenever she was excited, when t...
- I agree with checking to make sure the UTI is gone for sure. I've heard that cocker spaniels are nervous piddlers- but at the same time, he is still pretty young and ...
- H., He is still a puppy! Don't forget that! I have raised a few dogs and am now the proud (frustrated) owner of a little Patterdale Terrier 9 month old. A coupl...
Need Recommendations for a Great Family Dog
Asked by R.C. from Minneapolis
on August 4, 2009
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I am finally starting to cave to the demands for a dog. We recently lost a baby at 14 weeks, so I think my husband is trying to heal by getting a dog. I want to try ...
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- I am sorry to hear about your loss. I worked at a doggy daycare and I have to say I recommend the golden retriever. They are great family dogs. One downfall is that...
- My beagle was the greatest family dog EVER. He did shed a lot (though nowhere near as much as my current dog), and he barked occasionally (but so do all dogs) and he ...
- We have a female lab and she is wonderful. We had her for about a year before my daughter was born. My 2 1/2 year old daughter is always playing and messing around w...
Family Dogs--breeds, Age, Gender
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on June 9, 2010
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I've gotten a lot of useful information from this website, so I look forward to starting my research here for our next family pet. We recently lost a 17 1/2 year-old ...
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- If you don't want shedding, you do NOT want a Lab. They have a double coat, and so shed like c-razy. With hardwood, I dust mop once a day except the spring. And in the...
- We have a Beagle and we just adore her. She is a great family dog, loves to protect our daughter and to my surprise, doesn't shed much at all. I would recommend a beag...
- Labs are awesome with kids, very protective and loving, but I have to echo the comments below, they shed like nobody's business.
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 ...
Bull Terriers...
Asked by M.C. from New York
on November 13, 2009
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does anyone have experience with bull terriers, with or without kids? , we are considering getting one through a breeder, we have a 3 and 1 yr old. we've owned amstaf...
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- Hi! Bull Terriers are such great dogs! It will make a great addition to your family, if the time is right. By that I mean do you know how much time/effort a puppy is?...
- I do not have any experience with bull terriers. Personally love English Springer Spaniels. However, that being said, I would wait a while. The kids are young so ...
- Whatever you do, just make sure you consider the kids first and foremost. Pets are great, but not all pets mesh with kids very well, and I can't stand when people bri...
Invisible Fencing for Our Dog
Asked by D.W. from Minneapolis
on May 29, 2010
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Hi Mamas,
We recently moved to a new house and our backyard isn't fenced. We've looked into getting black chain link put in, but one of the things we love about our ...
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- you can try talking to dog trainers/experts in the area and see what they say. we were told that for a couple acres to have the fencing installed it would be nearly 10...
- We have a wireless pet containment system that provides our dogs a radius of 90 feet around the base system. We have a lab, and she knows when her collar is off and t...
- I didn't read all the other responses so I may be repeating here... We have the fence - it works great. One thing that we did that I HIGHLY recommend is that we h...
Mom Seeking Advice About Possible Problem Between Baby and Pet
Asked by E.B. from Portland
on November 4, 2008
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We have a 3 1/2 year old black lab and a 14 month old baby girl. Yesterday, our black lab exhibited very aggressive behavior towards our daughter. Our home has been ex...
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- Um, why isn't anyone just saying to give the dog away?!? This is your child at risk here! I have a good friend who had two springer spaniels. One of them got a little ...
- Hi - I suggest you talk to two-three dog trainers and get their professional opinions, that's what we did...W.
- I've been recently going through the same thing, so I completely understand your predicament of creating a safe environment for your child and pet, and wanting to be a...
Dog Breeds... UPDATED
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 3, 2011
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We are in the very early phases of considering getting a dog. I have a 5 1/2 year old son, and one on the way. Is there a specific dog breed that you have experience...
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- I think that for anyone to be able to make any sort of recommendations, you will need to tell us more about your family. Not the ages of the kids, but your lifestyle:...
- We have a Boston Terrier and she is fabulous with my kiddos! I have three kids and two of them are under age 5. My son who is very naughty and 2 years old pulls on h...
- I know you don't want a large dog, but we love labs. we have two kids, and my dog is wonderful with both. they climb on her and pet her and she's never once gotten a...
