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Best Time to Raise Puppy
Asked by S.K. from Madison
on April 9, 2008
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Hello! I have a new puppy question. My husband and I live on a 3 acre farm and have two boys ages 6 and 4 and an 8 month old daughter. I was raised having a large farm...
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- We got our 9 mo old boxer a month before our daughter was born and I wouldn't have done it any other way! It was a bit hard at first as both needed attention however ...
- Dear S., looking back on the puppies and kids raised on my farm, I hate to say it, but the only well-behaved dogs were when the kids were teenagers. Puppies need one-...
- Golden Retrievers and Labs are GREAT with children. They are both known to have a great family friendly demeanor. Weimeraners are great too, especially with children...
Looking for a Good, Reasonable and Caring Vet
Asked by J.D. from Dallas
on August 5, 2008
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Hi all,
I am looking for a vet in the HEB area that is good, reasonable and caring. I have been to a few around here and have not been very happy. I have a new ...
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- Dr B (his real last name is a bit difficult to pronounce) at the 183 Animal Hospital in Irving. Even though it isn't in HEB it is right off the freeway and very easy ...
- We just took our dog in - first time- to the Brown Trail Animal Hospital in Bedford - Beautiful facility and the staff and docs were just amazing. J. D.
- The hurst animal clinic is good. they took such great care of my rott when i had him. they really love dogs. they are husband and wife who run the place.
How Do I Potty Train This New Puppy???
Asked by H.S. from Dallas
on May 1, 2007
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Moms, we have never had a puppy before. We just bought a full breed yellow lab this past weekend and are clueless on how to potty train him. We bring him out about e...
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- Depending on where you live, I could help you with all aspects of raising your new lab puppy. I'm a dog trainer providing in-home services to clients all over North Da...
- 1. Crate only for comfort--when you're gone. That will be his secure little cave, & dogs never pee/poop where they sleep. If they do, then something is wrong. If ...
- Hi H., We bought a min schanuzer in July of last year, so I know exactly what you are going thrugh. I believe the true fail safe training method is Kenneling. Mos...
Dogs & Kids
Asked by R.G. from Boston
on April 30, 2008
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My husband and I always wanted a large family, but after our first child we couldn't seem to get pregnant again. We tried everything we could over a 5 year period. Fin...
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- I understand your thoughts. I have two boys 2 and 4 and 2 dogs. Honestly it is not so bad. The tough part is meal times.... the dogs sit and beg and the kids think...
- I have always found that two large dogs are happier than one large dog, and therefore easier to deal with. That being said, I have two young kids and only one giant d...
- I'd say go for it! Your husband sounds like he really does alot with the dog so make it a gift to him. Yes you will have to help train it and deal with it and your ki...
Housebreaking a New Puppy
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on April 27, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I'm looking for advice on how to successfully housebreak a new puppy. My dog is a small chipin, so I'd like to teach him to go outside during the warmer w...
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- M., Remember, your puppy is learning a new language at the same time that he is learning where he can do his business. He needs a lot of positive reinforcement rig...
- I have a Cockapoo. I had him from a few mths old too and I took him outside every 30min-1hr initially. He did not like the potty pads. He would pee right next to the...
- Keep him wioth you in the house, at your side on a leash if necessary. Do not let him have run of the house. When he is not with you, put him in a crate. Crate trai...
New Puppy - Parvo! What to Do
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on July 16, 2009
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Hey moms,
we finally got a puppy that our kids have been asking for. We adopted from humane society. Well we got her Monday night and last night (Wed) she was diag...
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- We adopted a puppy with parvo a few years ago, and it turned out to be a HUGE headache. We tried to return the pup to the shelter, but they said they would have to put...
- When my husband first got his dog, it had Parvo as well (and I'd ask ANYONE wanting a dog to NOT PURCHASE ONE FROM ANYWHERE in Canton, Texas -- that is the PARVO CAPIT...
- TAKE HER BACK! They should never have adopted her out to begin with. They are supposed to check all animals and treat them before they adopt them out and to disclose...
Twin Cities Vacation
Asked by C.B. from Minneapolis
on January 2, 2009
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We just got a brand new puppy and so have decided to have an at home vacation since we can't leave him or bring him anywhere (still house breaking). We are going to te...
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- Have you been to Edinborough Park in Edina? I guess it's a great indoor park! That's all I can think of, besides just having "movie days" inside with popcorn, and st...
- Tuesdays are either free or discounted at MOA for toddlers if your staycation includes Tuesday. Also Edinborough indoor park in Edina and Eagles Nest indoor park in Ne...
- You could spend a day or two (or more) having a camping themed vacation. Make tents out of sheets, or even put up a small tent in your home, depending on how much roo...
I'm a New Puppy Owner and Need a Good Groomer
Asked by K.C. from Chicago
on August 27, 2007
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I live in Itasca and work in Arlington Heights. I'm looking for a good dog groomer for my 4.5 Havamalt puppy. Any recommendations for groomers in the area would be g...
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- We board our dog at Golf Rose Boarding and Grooming (at Golf and Roselle in Schaumburg) when we go on vacation and always have her groomed (sometimes just a bath, some...
- in bloomingdale there is a wonderful place called tails a waggin on schick and springfield - the owner is claudia and you can tell her that i told you about the place....
- Hi K., I live in Roselle and use the dog groomer in Itasca. Corner of 53 and Irving pk, next to Subway. I'm not sure of the name, but they do a good job there. Their...
New Puppy Biting
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on August 22, 2008
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We just adopted a 5 month old shih tzu a month ago. Since he's a puppy, he's obviously playful. I have a 3 year old and a 6 year old and the dog is always "nipping" ...
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- Puppies bite everything!! Especially when they are teething, which I suspect yours is. I used to raise Shih Tzu's and they are adorable. I have a new puppy now too...
- I've had dogs over the years (female) who almost seemed to train themselves. Then I got two male puppies. They just did not get it. I was almost ready to give the b...
- We adopted a lab last year and it was a disaster. He was very good about housetraining though. We put a long bell on the back door and made him hit it with his nose ...
New Puppy - Help!
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on June 26, 2009
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I thought I was being smart and waited until my son is 10 and my daughter is 4. My son has been scared of dogs in the past, but my daughter LOVES animals. We have fis...
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- We have 3 dogs and a 16 month old. She beats them up and they just lay there and take it. 2 are big dogs they each weight 40-50 lbs. while we also have apurebred shelt...
- Find a Puppy class. Your daughter and you and the puppy all go to class. The Humane Society or Petmart both have Puppy classes in the St louis area.
- She'll get used to the dog soon enough. Once she realizes that the dog won't hurt her she'll be fine. It may take some time, but she should soon start loving the new p...
