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I can help you with your new dog. I am experienced in, and trained in techniques the average person can make work with dogs, especially puppies. I strongly believe in obedience training and the need to give your dog proper leadership. I have been raising a new puppy every year since 1991. I know housebreaking and protecting the puppy and the house from each other. I can explain the the feeding regimen you can easily follow to give your dog the same long, active life life as highly valuable dog guides. I try to give answers you can make work. The mark of a real expert is knowing the limits of his knowledge. I will not try to answer questions on breed standards, AKC registration, etc. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME MEDICAL OR BREEDING QUESTIONS. An internet forum is not the appropriate place for them. Even if I could tell what was wrong from a handful of symptoms, you would still need to get the medications from your local vet. Breeding should be left to those not needing to ask simple, basic questions. Books have been written about it. Rather than ask me a question, start reading. Those unwilling to do the work it takes to produce quality puppies should spay/neuter their pets at 6 months. I will not answer questions that sound like a poorly prepared breeder.

Experience
Like many, I grew up around dogs, but never realized how much I had to learn before my family started socializing puppies for a large dog guide school. The school shares their experience from thousands of dogs with the people they entrust to raise their puppies. Their recommendations on training, feeding, and care come from a large, well documented program. After it is a year old, they X-ray every one of the hundreds of dogs they breed every year. I continue to attend monthly training sessions with trained volunteers and professional staff. I share experiences with others doing the same. The school must have sturdy, healthy, well behaved dogs, that will have a long, active life. If that is what you want too, I can help you. In addition I have done extensive reading, and the 4 years my daughter was in 4-H were a real learning experience for Dad too. That exposed me to more breeds than the Labs, Shepherds, and Goldens in the dog guide program

Education/Credentials
i went to and finnish school and collage and i am studying veterinary

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Dogs - First time dog buyer

Expert: april roden - 11/3/2009

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I am looking into getting a dog.
I would love to adopt one preferably but I need to do some research first. I have allergies so I need a hypoallergenic dog. Preferably a dog that stays small. I'm at work alot so I need a dog a that is ok with being home by him/herself.
I don't really know much about the care needs of a dog or much about dogs to begin with, so what are other things I need to take into consideration?
Is there somewhere you can recommend that I can do more research that will have an abundance of knowledge??
I know this question had multiple questions and they were all over the place but can you please help clearify my confusion.
Please and Thank you sooo much.
:)

Answer
hiya

Dogs Considered Good For Allergy Sufferers

If a breed is not listed here, it does not necessarily mean the breed is not a good dog for allergy sufferers. I am sure there are many more breeds that I am just not aware of. There are also many hybrid dogs, which may also work for you. Especially the Poodle mixes. Take extra care when adopting a hybrid which only has one hypoallergenic dog in the mix. Pups within the same litter will vary in type.

Please note: One person's allergies may vary greatly from another person's. It is always wise to visit the dog to see if you are allergic to it before you commit.

Hypoallergenic Dogs:

American Hairless Terrier
Basenji

Bedlington Terrier

Bergamasco

Bichon Frise

Bichon/Yorkie

Bolognese

Border Terrier

Bouvier des Flandres

Cairn Terrier

Cavachon

Chacy Ranior

Chinese Crested (hairless)

Cockapoo

Coton De Tulear

Doodleman Pinscher

Giant Schnauzer

Hairless Khala

Havanese

Irish Water Spaniel

Kerry Blue Terrier

Labradoodle

Lagotto Romagnolo

Lowchen (Little Lion Dog)

Maltese

Malti-Poo

Miniature Poodle

Miniature Schnauzer

Peruvian Inca Orchid

Polish Owczarek Nizinny

Poos

Portuguese Water Dog

Puli (Pulik)

Schnoodle

Shepadoodle

Shichon

Shih-Tzu

Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier

Spanish Water Dog

Standard Poodle

Standard Schnauzer

Tibetan Terrier

Toy Poodle

West Highland White Terrier

Wirehaired Fox Terrier

Xoloitzcuintle

Yorkshire Terrier

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