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About Patti
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Expertise
To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.

Experience
My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.
   

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Older dog being bullied by new dog.11/7/2009Patti
  Q: I'm writing as I'm a little concerned about my 9 year old golden retriever. Six weeks ago we got a ...
  A: Your older dog may come alive around other dogs, but a puppy is a whole other animal, so to speak. A ...
pregnant dog11/7/2009Karen Brittan
  Q: I have a dog that I got about 4 weeks ago well I didn't know it but she is pregnant. I'm a little ...
  A: Most of them will quit eating just before labor starts, so I expect that delivery will be starting ...
Dog poophing in crate11/7/2009Labman
  Q: What do i do!!!! i have a Yorkie he's 2 yrs old i have had him for about 1 yr 1/2 over all he has ...
  A: I would start with a visit to the vet. If the vet doesn't find anything, it could be a difficult ...
Dog Labor11/7/2009Patti
  Q: I know you get tons of these questions so I am sorry :( I have a Boxer that is currently pregnant. ...
  A: It's quite possible your dog is at 56 days, and not at 62 days as you've estimated. Conception can ...
appropriate mother dog behavior with her pups11/7/2009Nancy Perry
  Q: I have a American Bulldog named Sara who will be 4 yrs. old on Christmas. She gave birth to her ...
  A: Melissa, I hate to tell you this, but your pups are in danger. She could go either way...I had one ...
Housebreaking11/6/2009Labman
  Q: In mid-September, I adopted a 11-lb., 2.5-year-old chihuahua mix (looks like a Jack Russell). She ...
  A: When you are around you need to keep a close eye on the dog. Use closed doors or gates to keep it in ...
Brittany Spaniel11/6/2009Patti
  Q: I have an 11yr old Brittany and he is losing weight to the point of counting ribs and seeing his ...
  A: I have no idea if you've ever taken your dog to the vet or not, you didn't say, and I'm not a mind ...
Brittany Spaniel11/6/2009Patti
  Q: I have an 11yr old Brittany and he is losing weight to the point of counting ribs and seeing his ...
  A: As a matter of fact, I do an an idea! How about having your dog examined by a veterinarian? Nobody ...
Malnutritioned dog11/6/2009Shelley Davis
  Q: hey we just found a small dog that is 10-12 years old who is very much malnutritioned. You can see ...
  A: I first want to commend and thank you for rescuing this poor munchkin who desperately needs your ...
Licking11/6/2009Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT
  Q: clothes, floor and yes even the air excessively. Is there an underlying health issue that this may ...
  A: Anytime our dogs start doing something they've never done before, it's probably a good idea to have ...
Is my puppy maturing "ahead of schedule"?11/6/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: I am a mommy of 3 Pomeranian puppies - 2 boys (Mr. Sparkle & Mr. Fuggle) and 1 girl (Astrid), I also ...
  A: I have not heard of Pups ever maturing Too early! But, depending on the genetic backround of each ...
questions about my pug11/6/2009Labman
  Q: I have a female pug. I am not sure if she is in heat but her vagina is swollen. Should I be ...
  A: The swelling of the vulva is a early sign she is coming into heat. She should soon start a bloody ...
sore11/6/2009Susan Potts
  Q: My 9 year old cocker has a nasty sore on the left side of his mouth. He keeps rubbing his face on ...
  A: First, Have you taken him to see a vet? There may be something that needs to be addressed medically. ...
Male puppy11/5/2009Shelley Davis
  Q: Just wondering at what age male puppies typically begin lifting their legs, instead of squatting to ...
  A: A male dog usually starts lifting it's leg as puberty sets in around the age of 9 to 10 months. He ...
potty training11/5/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: How early is too early to start potty training schnauzer puppies. I have two 7 1/2 weeks old. I ...
  A: I am still traveling till Monday...but, here is some quick tips: 1) Use your Crate to give them an ...
Chewing on the carpet11/5/2009Lynn Houston
  Q: Why is my month old maltioo suddenly chewing on the carpet?
  A: Don't know for sure, but it could be teething. Make sure you have plenty of appropriate things for ...
Doggie Bm's11/5/2009Patti
  Q: Our dog has been with us for a while now (awesome rescue dog). He had no problems before we moved ...
  A: It's really not uncommon for a dog to have a lapse in house training after a move, even if the house ...
Housetraining a peek-a-poo11/5/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: I just adopted a 5 month old peek-a-poo that was trained to "go" in the house. I need to ...
  A: This will be a challenge as you know for sure! But, I advise that you get him a "Exercise" pen, and ...
dashunds11/4/2009Labman
  Q: My peanut tears up everything he get his teeth on.he only does this when you leave him in the house ...
  A: I am familiar with young Labs which tend to shred anything they can get their teeth on. They also ...
Two Dogs or Three?11/4/2009Patti
  Q: For the last 12 years, we have had two black Labradors (litter mates) and these dogs were our pride ...
  A: I have three dogs, and they get along wonderfully, so I'm here to tell you that it can be done! It ...
Old Yorkshire Terrier11/4/2009Patti
  Q: I have a 17 year old Yorkshire Terrier. Is it really necessary to have him get his ...
  A: At seventeen, your dog probably has all the antibodies he needs to protect himself from ...
american bull dog11/4/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: My 6 year old american bulldog developed a runny nose about 6 months ago. Since we have taken him to ...
  A: I have been tralveling...I think that is your only option, or you will have to decide if you can ...
white and tan shitzu11/4/2009Susan Potts
  Q: I have a 3 yearold male shitzu with skin allergies. The allergies are being treated but his fur has ...
  A: This discoloration is caused by your Shih Tzu's saliva. Saliva contain small amounts of pigments ...
schnauzer temper11/4/2009Susan Potts
  Q: We have a 5 year old schnauzer and a 3 year old pug, both male The schnauzer keeps atttacking the ...
  A: It sounds that your schnauzer just doesn't like the pug. I'm sorry I don't have much to offer in ...
Pomeranian Hair Regrown after Shaving11/4/2009Nancy Perry
  Q: I stupidly shaved my pomeranian and now most of the hair has grown in except a small bald spot (not ...
  A: Matt, I would try Omega 3 fatty acids first, it is stronger than missing link. Break open a human ...
First time dog buyer11/3/2009april roden
  Q: I am looking into getting a dog. I would love to adopt one preferably but I need to do some ...
  A: Dogs Considered Good For Allergy Sufferers If a breed is not listed here, it does not necessarily ...
Amount of play time11/3/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: I was just wondering about the amount of exercise/play time that is recommended for my dogs. I have ...
  A: I am travelling...you sound like a great owner!!! I think your program sounds great...if anything ...
English Mastiff in labor11/3/2009Patti
  Q: .. Going by the last day they stuck she is due Nov.12... going from all days I would pin it around ...
  A: You didn't say the date your dog was bred, so I can't tell you if your calculations for the due date ...
Mastiff with Pyoderma11/3/2009Patti
  Q: Brutus is a 5yr old English Mastiff and he belongs to my fiance. He has been sick for a month now. ...
  A: Did your regular vet do smears of the pustules, or crusty areas to give you the diagnosis Pyoderma? ...
My dog is attacking my other dog who just had pups11/3/2009Nancy Perry
  Q: My young dog just had 8 puppies and my other dog( a bitch too) tries to attack the young mum when ...
  A: In the wild, when there is a pack of wolves or wild dogs, only the alpha female is allowed to have ...
Lhasa Apso - pooping in the house.11/2/2009Labman
  Q: I have a six month Lhasa that I have had about two months and he's been potty trained. We had a few ...
  A: I think it is a challenge to your leadership. Neuter him if not already. The key to most behavior ...
lab puppy teeth11/2/2009Susan Potts
  Q: Our 5 month old lab is losing her puppy teeth. I noticed she still has both sets of her front teeth ...
  A: It is normal for some of the puppy teeth to stay in as the adult teeth come down. However they ...
Odd aggressive behavior11/2/2009Christine (Chris) Vassonei, APDT
  Q: I have two 14 month old Lhasa mixes (sisters and foster dogs). Usually, they get along very well. ...
  A: Redirected aggression occurs when a dog that is aggressively motivated redirects the aggression from ...
Dog House Training11/2/2009Nancy Perry
  Q: I adopted a Schnoodle from a rescue 2 months ago. He is approx. 2 years-old, and not too much was ...
  A: Stasha, couple of questions, have you changed his food, is he being given any different treats or ...
potty training11/2/2009Labman
  Q: I can not get my dog to get potty trained. Either pooping or peeing. She is a rescue dog and quite ...
  A: It may take more walking. Take it out on leash. Walk around. They can only walk and hold it so ...
dog pulling out hair11/2/2009Patti
  Q: my mom has a dog and he has been pulling out his hair by his back leg , can you tell me why and ...
  A: Sometimes dogs can harm themselves with excessive licking, chewing or hair pulling, so it is ...
worms11/2/2009Patti
  Q: my girl rottweiller/german shepard has worms that look like rice, she has vomited, she skoots and ...
  A: Metronidazole is an antibiotic which is commonly used to treat protozoal infections and anaerobic ...
Your Experience with High Anxiety Dogs11/1/2009Patti
  Q: I have a boxer I adopted. While she is high anxiety, the only time it is a problem is when her nails ...
  A: Not allowing anyone to handle their feet, and to HATE having their nails cut is very common for ...
13yr old labrador11/1/2009Patti
  Q: my 13 yr old lab has just started showing signs of getting old her hind legs are not capable of ...
  A: Try to get a sample of your dog's urine by placing something like a pie tin under her when she ...
my dog11/1/2009Melissa Wiser
  Q: I was petting my dog, Woody, a few minutes ago and came across a huge bloody gash , on his tail. I ...
  A: Hannah; There is always a chance of infection when a wound occurs! I will recommend that you take ...

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