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We Want to Get the Kids a Puppy for Christmas!!!!
May I suggest waiting until spring when the weather and potty training your new puppy would be .... But if you are wanting a purebred try a terrier breed. ...
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- Ok, owning a pet, as I'm sure you know, is a full time job, just like being a parent! One thing I think you need to think about is the fact that you will never be able...
- Honestly my two mutts are the best dogs I've ever had. We do have a purebred sheltie and he is hyper and has long hair. he looked rather funny this summer when I shave...
- I agree with Debi! Adopt a pet. Puppies sound great but they have sharp little teeth and require training. If you are set on a certain breed check with their breed ...
Introducing Our Newborn and Our Dog
We have a very high energy Boston Terrier who is 4 years old. ... pup - it sounds like you are taking better precautions (such as professional training). ...
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- my neice was born premature by 10 weeks. her parents brought home dirty diapers and her blankets for the dogs to smell. they said her name a lot with the dogs. and the...
- When I had my son, we brought home the hat that was put on him right after he was born. We let the dog have it to smell, etc. When I came home, I came in first (with...
- Hi L., I have a 3 month old and two big yellow labs (one is only a year old with a lot of energy). While I was still in the hospital my husband brought home one of t...
Housebreaking, Behavior
We have a schnauzer/terrier puppy and a 3 year old boy and the same problem. ... We got a spike/training collar and you have to put a short lead on it and ...
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- Hey there, I totally know where you're coming from! This can be so frustrating... it's like having two toddlers, right?!! You didn't mention if you spoke to the...
- It takes a while to housebreak an animal. Little dogs are not fully adults until about 18-24 months and big dogs take longer I believe it is 3 years. It takes time. ...
- Greetings, I am a professional dog trainer, and I will see if I can help out some. First, the potty problem. Do you have a small dog crate for the dog? How often does...
Getting a Dog for the First Time
We are proud owners of our 3rd Boston Terrier. They are wonderful. .... dogs for a living and know lots on dog behavior, psychology of dogs, and training. ...
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- We used Petfinder.com to find our dog, and we have been COMPLETELY happy with him since. We got ours from the SPCA of North Texas. I would just advise you to visi...
- Hi E.- I am a pet owner and pet-sitter by occupation so I'm basically around dogs all the time. Here is my two cents on the matter. I agree with the posts that say ...
- We love our female chocolate lab which we got from an independant breeder. We got her 3 years ago when she was a puppy and worked hard at training her. We have a 12m...
2 Year Old Bit by a Dog
While we were there, he was bit by their dog (a jack russell terrier) on the ... The dog must be taught respect for people through training and discipline. ...
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- I have a long history of working with dogs and have trained "untrainables". The bottom line in your case is this: The dog was chained in his terriroty and your son, ...
- I once had a Scottish terrier who started biting (only)men in Wellington work boots (I suspect after a kick from the meter reader?). He was pretty vicious about it and...
- Sounds like the dog didn't so much bite as nip. Either way it needs to be addressed. The dog cannot be allowed to continue in that manner. It sounds like the dog is st...
Looking for a Dog
They are a terrier, which means they are high energy. If you are looking towards this breed, know that you will need to get a lot of training (and keep up ...
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- Hi D., We own a Jack Russel/Mini pin mix and he is high maintenance and extremely active. I wouldn't recommend one if you have a little one at home (17 mos. child)....
- I consider myself to be an extremely patient woman....however, and this may not be true for all Jack Russells, "Tucker", my rescue dog, was so out of control even a do...
- I have had both a JRT and a Black Lab with my children, we had to re home our JRT because he was aggressive towards our small children. We had him before we had childr...
Squirrel in the Attic
I have a cat, a rat terrier, and a Jack Russell Terrier who if they ever saw it would not let it live; but this squirrel (I think it is a squirrel) is too ...
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- I have the same problem and have recently asked for the same help on another site. The answer that everyone seemed to have is fox urine. You can get it at Wal-Mart a...
- Hi J., Go to a feed store, there is one on Ave. K in Plano, and get some fox urine (yes! you can buy urine in a bottle!) Anyway, just squirt some of the urine on s...
- ok, I just had an exterminator here because of ants I can not get rid of. He told me to go to a feed store and get fox urine. You put some on cotton balls and his dad ...
My 2 Year Old Gets Bullied Often
Oct 28, 2009 ... I use to have two dogs, a big chocolate lab and a little terrier. They grew up together and were great .... all for dogs · english training ...
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- If I were you, the next time the child bullies your daughter, you go over to him, tell him, "NO!", and tell him "you do not bully other children," sternly, the way you...
- If all else fails, you can try a different playspace. Some kids, especially boys just don't respond to "explaining", even at an older age than 5! My boys were 7 or 8 ...
- J., I use to have two dogs, a big chocolate lab and a little terrier. They grew up together and were great pals. I could take them to the dog park and they both p...
Dog Scratching Door at Night
May 28, 2009 ... she is a 6 month old beagle/terrier/heeler mix we think. ... If you need tips on crate training, pm me and I would be glad to get you ...
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- place a sock filled with moth balls on the door. good luck.
- Hi E., I'd suggest putting him in a crate at night (rather than the laundry room) and ensuring that he gets lots of exercise during the day. It sounds like you're doi...
- HI... do you know that plastic floor rugs/runners you can get with the pointed plastic stuff underneath to hold it in place for a business carpet to keep the carpet cl...
My Dog Bit Another Child
I've been involved in dog training/rescue since 1996 and the only way a family ... I have a boston terrier and she is WONDERFUL with my daughter and any kid ...
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- My mom's dalmatian bit my son when he was about 8 months old. My mom agreed that if she bit anyone again then she would have to find another home or be put to sleep. W...
- Occording to animal behaviorsts dogs have the mental capabilities of about a two year old. As to leaving your kids alone, even momentarily, with a dog, you have to ask...
- Border Collies bite and nip. Chows are guard dogs. Not a good mix. I am sure he is a wonderful dog-give him up to someone with out kids. He will bite again. You r...
