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Newborn and Lab
When my oldest was born we were going through intense Canine training with our German Shepherd (tracking, sleeve work, hand signals, etc.). ...
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- I did not read all the responses so sorry if I repeat info. Our lab was a year old when our son was born. I kept her routine the same as much as possible-for instanc...
- J.- My husband and I have two Samoyeds (the male is three years old and 85 lbs and the female is two years old and 50 lbs). We were worried some at first when we f...
- J., Our daughter now almost two came into a house were dogs had been our babies for the better part of 9 nine years. They are both 'big' dogs and our female (Aiko)...
Puppy & Baby on the Way
Try some obedience training. You can let them know your specific concerns and ask for help ..... We had gotten a White German Shepherd the beginning of Feb. ...
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- Try some obedience training. You can let them know your specific concerns and ask for help getting him ready for baby.
- Hi C., I haven't had a chance to read your other responses so sorry if I repeat. My SIL used to work at a shelter and the things they did were to pull (at first gent...
- There is a lot that you can do to prepare your puppy for a new baby. Go to www.mishamayfoundation.org and talk to Lorraine May. She runs the foundation and she can hel...
7 Year Old with Severe Fear of Dogs/animals
... about animals (especially dogs) we got them a female German Shepherd mix puppy. .... If you don't have one handy, go to a service dog training facility. ...
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- I personally wouldn't push her at all. I would much rather hear about a child who is scared of dogs/animals then have no fear and chance getting hurt. My cousin was ...
- My 7 year old had a dog incident when she was 2 that has affected her greatly. Just like yours, she hides behind me and climbs things to get away from even the tinies...
- Dear J., I’m an animal lover (especially dogs) and I don't think your daughter's fear is necessarily irrational. Many people develop phobias from a single incide...
2 Year Old Bit by a Dog
The dog must be taught respect for people through training and discipline. .... If this was a pit bull or german shepherd you would not think twice to put ...
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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...
Best Family Dog Breeds
Bassit hounds, german sheppard, welsh corgie. ... advised and learned, but also because I had this breed when I was young - I went with a German Shepherd. ...
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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...
Puppy Chews Everything
Its has been WONDERFUL with our 8 month old german shepherd! Helpful? ... Cascade Humane Society has a wonderful dog training class void of jerking, ...
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- All puppies chew, but they must learn or you won't have any shoes or furniture in your house! I used a pop can, with a few pennies in it. Every time puppy was doing ...
- A., I just wrote you this huge response and somehow it got lost. Ok, here we go again: Confine puppy in either a crate, in a puppy play pen or a small room when...
- Hi - I am a puppy owner too. I have a 7month old yellow lab. The best chew toy we have is a KONG blue rubber toy with a hole in the middle. You can fill it with treats...
Anyone Know Much About Coonhound Mixes?
I would suggest you start training right away so she learns early on what you ... You may look into a german shepherd. While being large dogs they are great ...
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- D. I found a website you may want to look at about Coonhounds www.yourpurebredpuppy.com/reviews/coonhounds.html I worked as a GM for a pet store for about 7 years a...
- I have a friend who has a mix like this. The dog is very good, very layed back and wonderful with kids.
- We have a Treeing Walker Coonhound. She's kind of like the 'Lab of the South'; and is the size of a small/med Lab. She is 3 and we have had her since she was 8 weeks...
Need Recommendations for a Vacuum Cleaner
We have a 100 lb German Shepherd & a 40 lb PBGV and plush carpet through most of the house (and hardwood in others). I bought mine about a year ago at Kohls ...
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- I hated vacuuming. Never had a good vacuum cleaner. I've been married 37 years. Tried the orek canister and hated it, felt like I was dragging a big bag of cheese beh...
- We also have a Dyson Animal vaccuum have had it ever since it came out and it still sucks just as well as the day we took it out of the box. Its also really easy to c...
- We used Consumer Reports online to help decide which vacuum to get. The top rated is the Kenmore (Sears) Direct Drive. It comes in around $300.00 and like someone el...
Looking for a New Vacuum Cleaner, Any Recommendations?
I know that you said you do not have pets, but we have a German Shepherd (who sheds ALOT) & a Peekapoo. I bought a hoover nano lite from Walmart & love it! ...
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- Hi S., There are so many out there- it depends on how heavy your cleaning is and really how much you want to spend- If you are looking to replace your cleaner every...
- I have had an Oreck XL for MANY years and it still picks up like a champ (and I did have an inside Dog and Cat for a while). It is light weight, easy to clean (bag cha...
- I am a HUGE fan of Oreck. Although, they are expensive, they are GREAT!
Dogs That Are Good with Kids
They require alot of training as pups, and will usually outgrow their ... I have a Golden Retriever and a German Shepherd and they are both great with my 2 ...
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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.
