| Subject | Date Asked |
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| dog help | 3/7/2007 |
Q: i have a yorkie and i love her so but i also have a cat and when i feed my dog she doesn't eat the ...
A: dogs are allowed to eat milk, so I don't think there are any health problems resulting from your dog ...
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| My dogs nails | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I know you said you really dont answer dog's health questions, but I was hoping that you could point ...
A: Hey, I have found a websites, I hope you'll find some information or be able to ask them your ...
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| my puppy bites a lott!!!!! | 5/7/2006 |
Q: hey i have a labrador puppy which is about 6weeks old.He's perfectly healthy(touch wood!) and ...
A: Your dog will be affectionate to you as soon as you teach him where he belongs in the family. you ...
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| adaptation to a baby | 4/24/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are currently trying to conceive our first child. We currently are parents to a ...
A: Hey, Unfortunately there is nothing you can do to get Ruby used to idea of a new baby. On the good ...
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| dogs disgusting behaviour | 4/4/2006 |
Q: Rolo is 16wks old now, he is a beautiful choc lab who catches everyones eye. Apart from the fine ...
A: All puppies eat thier feaces when they are young, but grow out of it as they get older. You can use ...
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| Ticks | 4/3/2006 |
Q: I found an enlarged tick on my living room floor. I have one dog, that I assume it came from. I ...
A: Hey, Your dog doesn't need any medical treatment or medicine. She only needs a flea/tick collar or ...
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| Dander | 3/8/2006 |
Q: My husband and I are thinking about getting a small dog for our family. But, I'm sort of allergic ...
A: You can check out this link http://sweet-lucys.com/allergictodogs.html for information concerning ...
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| my pup is biting. | 3/5/2006 |
Q: i have a pet chowchow. female - about 1 and a half months old and she's starting to bite us and it ...
A: Hey, your pup wil llearn bite behavior from your other dog, it doesn't have to be the pup's mother ...
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| Convincing my mom!!!!!!!!! | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I am 13 years old and i know I would be a responsible dog owner. I do petsitting for free and have ...
A: Hey, First of all, you can show your mother the e-mail you sent me, showing her how committed you ...
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| Jack Russell Aggression | 2/21/2006 |
Q: My mother has a Jack Russell with a very bad tempermental problem. It is a little over two years old ...
A: You can end this in a very easy way. Next time the dog tries to bite you, put your hands around his ...
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| Behavior | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I have a 7 month old Springer Spaniel who is still so anxious when visiters come. She gets in a ...
A: Hey, You can end this behavior with consistency. When you walk in the house, or let her out of the ...
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| urination | 2/10/2006 |
Q: I adopted a shih tzu dog recently that is still having problems learning to go outside. He will pee ...
A: You can stop this by putting old newspapers on the floor where your dog goes. After the dog goes on ...
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| Keeping Dogs Away | 2/4/2006 |
Q: I constantly have problems with my neighbor's dog coming onto my porch lying and bringing odd ...
A: Yes, there are various dog repellents that come as spray, you can buy them from any pet shop. They ...
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| 3 months old puppy | 1/27/2006 |
Q: we have a doberman puppy which is 3 months old. now it's very friendly with strangers. is training ...
A: I'm sorry my answer took so long, but I just recieved your e-mail. To train a dog to become more ...
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| Crated dog tearing up her beds. | 1/25/2006 |
Q: We have a 2 year old Boxer-Lab-Dalmation mix who is crated during the day. She's chewed on and/or ...
A: Hey, 1) There are beds that may take a longer time to get torn, but in the end, they all get torn. I ...
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| New Dog | 11/30/2005 |
Q: the wife and I just adopted a 4 yr old English Springer Spaniel, male. We also have a 2 yr old ...
A: Hey, this may be a sign that he was abused as a puppy, and this may be a phase that he will grow out ...
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| How to teach a Golden to NOT do certain things | 10/20/2005 |
Q: I have a one year old Golden Retriever. We have had him since he was 2 months old. He is a very ...
A: Hey Paul, It caught my attention when you said that he thinks it's a game, that may be when he was ...
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| housebreaking | 10/10/2005 |
Q: We have a 10+year old maltese-shitzu, that has always had difficulty going outside to do her ...
A: If the dog always goes in the same place, put a newspaper there, and wait till the dog goes on the ...
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| dog habits | 9/22/2005 |
Q: I adopted a basset hound 2 years of age, and he is just wonderful. My other basset I had for 11 ...
A: Hey, No, some dogs just go many times, changing his food won't change how many times he relieves ...
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| dog behavior | 9/21/2005 |
Q: we adopted a corgi mix from the pound coming up on a year now. I would guess the dog is close to 2 ...
A: Hey. Try leaving the house for a couple of minutes, then walk in on her standing on the table and ...
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| behaviour | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I have a four month old Irish setter puppy (female) whose spent the last two months with me being ...
A: I don't believe that it is based on fear or agression. It starts of playfully and then one of them ...
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| DIGGING | 9/18/2005 |
Q: MY FIVE MONTH OLD BOXER WILL DIG IN OUR FLOWER BEDS. SHE IS VERY PLAYFUL. SHE ALSO HIDES AND WILL ...
A: The only way to stop dogs from digging is actually putting thier feaces inthe whole and then filling ...
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| car chasing | 8/29/2005 |
Q: How do I stop my dog from wanting to chase down vehicles? He is a 2 year old black lab mix. He is ...
A: You have to yank the leash and firmly say "No" whenever he does that, you can also close his mouth ...
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| goodbye dog | 8/24/2005 |
Q: Now, here's a question you probably don't get asked often.... What kind of (household?) product can ...
A: There are two things, cayenne pepper may work, so you should try it; if cayenne pepper doesn't work, ...
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| dog barking | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I am desperately in need of help. My family and I rescued a dog in December. He is a 2 year old ...
A: Hey, Usually a flick to the nose or a "Shhh" should stop a dog from barking. I have an idea that ...
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| change in aggressive behavior | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I have a 14 year old neutered corgi mix (Rommel) and a neutered 10 month old corgi (Angus). These ...
A: Hey, When Angus became a junior dog, not a puppy, fights took place over the dog's dominance over ...
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| behavior | 8/12/2005 |
Q: My puppy is 4-5 months and I try to take him running with me (just around the block once or twice ...
A: Puppies don't like going on walks. After 6 or 7 months they start liking it, this may be the reason ...
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| How to re house train a older dog and has an aggression problem? | 8/5/2005 |
Q: Me and my wife have a 12 year old Schipperke. My wife got him from a pet store when he was a puppy ...
A: Everytime your dog goes in your house, try to take his feaces outside and put it where he is ...
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| Problem cocker | 8/2/2005 |
Q: My wife and I are at the end of our rope with our new 5 1/2-month-old American Cocker Spaniel. We ...
A: If you do not want to put the dog to sleep, you can try the SPCA. They are a non-profit ...
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| Hi, thansk for yuor help,... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: thansk for yuor help, I asked several people the same question and so far it seems that two ...
A: They should, after you appoint a dominant dog (the male), the two females may compete but it will ...
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| Hello, as you already know... | 6/10/2005 |
Q: as you already know I have a 1 1/2 year old lab and a 7 month old jack russle terrier, the lab is ...
A: I recommened that you spay Luke and your new dog male or female, but if you don't want to spay Luke, ...
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| Best Dog for My Family | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I always have luck with this webiste, so I am giving it a shot once again! I am trying to pinpont ...
A: Hey, I think the Boxer is the best dog for your need,a German shepard is a very good choice too. A ...
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| Miniature Pinscher | 5/13/2005 |
Q: I was wondering... I am getting a miniature pinscher next year and this will be my first puppy. ...
A: The Miniature Pinscher and very loyal and loving, they will get used to you easily, and can be ...
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| adopt or buy | 4/27/2005 |
Q: Just a little over a month ago my husband and I lost our beloved "Zack" after 8 short years. Zack ...
A: First of all I would like to say that I'm sorry for your loss. Since this isn't a question with a ...
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| Dog Separation | 4/25/2005 |
Q: I recently got a 7-8 year old neutered male Doberman/Rottweiler mix from the shelter about a week ...
A: I don;t think putting a dog in a closed room that long is a good idea. You will not have to do this ...
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| chow chow? | 4/2/2005 |
Q: i'm planning to get a chow chow dog but i have no experience in raising dogs so, i wish u could help ...
A: Hey, 1-I don't know where you can get a Chow Chow from in Canada, however, you can use the yellow ...
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| Agressive rescuded dog | 3/20/2005 |
Q: Yesterday I picked up a dog (not sure of the breed) in a parking lot. She's very thin and obviously ...
A: You can stop this by appointing a dominant dog over the other dog. Usually the storngest dog is the ...
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| Picking a suitable breed | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I am having difficulty in choosing a breed. I have had dogs my whole life but I can't just go get ...
A: I think a small dog will suit you best. I recommend a Japanese Chin, Chihuahua, or a Miniature ...
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| My Pekingese dog | 3/3/2005 |
Q: my dog is a male pekingese will be 3 in april I have had him since he was 3 months old. he is a good ...
A: Pekingese dogs are very territoril and get agressive if someone tries to take anything they like. To ...
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| eating own feces | 2/22/2005 |
Q: IU have a little male Shih Tzu that lately has been eating his own feces. I am at a loss to know why ...
A: Your dog eats his feaces becuase he either has stomach ache or doesn't digest the food well, so he ...
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| Dog Chases | 2/7/2005 |
Q: My neighbor has a dog that barks, growls, and viciously chases whenever any vehicles or people go by ...
A: A whistle sounds like a very good choice. However, you don't want to give your neighbors the chance ...
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| Introducing a new pet into the "family". | 2/5/2005 |
Q: I have three long-haired dachshunds. They are 4 to 7 years old. They are used to being the center ...
A: You have to get treats for both the bird and your dogs. If they bark you have to pat the dogs to ...
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| Whether or not to get a puppy? | 2/3/2005 |
Q: I love dogs and really want to get a puppy. The problem is my boyfriend and I work full time jobs ...
A: I think you should get a male and female dog, becuase same-sex dogs fight for dominance. Also You ...
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| Aged dogs | 1/23/2005 |
Q: How do you know when it is time? Our lab is 14. She is having trouble walking and despite ...
A: A person who lost a dog should NOT get another dog untill 6 months or a year have passed. The person ...
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| House breaking an older dog | 12/23/2004 |
Q: My name is Kim. I have a Boston Terrier that just turned 1 on 12/3. I've had her for the past ten ...
A: Hey. There might be 2 reaosns your dog is doing this. If your dog does this to make you mad ...
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| Dominance? | 12/11/2004 |
Q: I have three dogs. My 9 year old Japanese Chin male is a dear and we do pet assisited therapy at the ...
A: You have to appoint dominant dogs, usually the stronger one. You do that by petting the dominant dog ...
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| my dog grooming inanimate objects | 12/10/2004 |
Q: My beagle/bassett mix is a dog rescued from a group of about 50 brothers and sister pups on their ...
A: When you take him for a ride make sure someone puts him in his lap and plays with him untill he is ...
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| info | 12/1/2004 |
Q: we just got 2 two leonburgers from canada as we had one apx 8 mos ago but after 6 mos she died her ...
A: It is ok if your dogs spend time together. You need to spay both dogs and appoint a dominant dog, ...
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| best dog | 11/18/2004 |
Q: What are the best indoor dogs for a family with small children. We have four small children ages, 2 ...
A: The Shihtzu needs moderate coat maintenance; so a Miniature Pinscher, Italian Greyhound, or a ...
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| Jealous Hound | 11/14/2004 |
Q: I have a multipet household, two cats, two birds, a fish, a hamster, and a dog. The dog, a ...
A: If you don't get a dog, you have to keep ignoring him. Whenever he attacks the cat you have to put ...
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| My Dog did something odd recently... | 11/8/2004 |
Q: Well usually when he gets really excited about something he will pee. But this wasn't the case, one ...
A: Some dogs pee on people to show they are thier property, but if he doesn't except when he is excited ...
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| dog mourning | 11/7/2004 |
Q: on nov 5th, my silky terrier (Syd) and my shih tzu (Sam) were running along a fence. Sam was ...
A: You should pat him more than usual, and take him on long walks to the park. Make sure that he gets ...
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| Will my lab get along with a small dog? | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Answer - Ya the bed idea would work pretty good. A puppy should have around 4 toys, but they ...
A: Yes, try looking for a puppy flea collar and some training treats, the ones that they eat in 1 ...
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| Will my lab get along with a small dog? | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question -a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, ...
A: Ya the bed idea would work pretty good. A puppy should have around 4 toys, but they shoudn't be ...
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| Will my lab get along with a small dog? | 10/28/2004 |
Q: Followup To Question - a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, ...
A: First of all I did some research on the Jack Russell, and I believe he will get along better with ...
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| Will my lab get along with a small dog? | 10/28/2004 |
Q: a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, chihuahua, dash hound, beagle ...
A: It was my pleasure helping you. Well, you dog will probably not hurt the puppy, but as the puppy ...
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| Will my lab get along with a small dog? | 10/27/2004 |
Q: a female black lab and am wanting to get either a pinnicher pincher, chihuahua, dash hound, beagle ...
A: I think a young Beagle would be the best choice. A young Miniature Pinscher would also get along ...
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| Lapping | 10/23/2004 |
Q: I have a three year old Golden, and she constantly licks people when they're around her. We've tried ...
A: She licks people because she is excited. If someone wants to pet her, for the first 3 mins before ...
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| Dog pension while on vacation | 10/22/2004 |
Q: Any ideas on what I should be on the lookout for when I shop for a dog pension for my two dogs? My ...
A: I want to recommend the SPCA to you. But if there isn't one in your town you might want to check the ...
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| Dogs Fighting | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I am having a problem with my two female dogs. Neka is a 1 1/2year old husky/wolf mix and Callie is ...
A: I'm sorry but I can't help you with that, the only thing that I can think of is picking a dominant ...
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| Breed/Size She will be when adult? | 10/3/2004 |
Q: We are supposed to be adopting a rescued pet and the current owners believe she is a terrier mix. I ...
A: Hey, this dog is porbably an American Staffordshire Terrier. A medium sized dog thats very good with ...
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| Dog | 10/1/2004 |
Q: I am a college student living in a house with 5 girls. We want to get a puppy but our landlord said ...
A: Hey, A small dog is usually a noisy dog, I am not sure how loud and how expensive these dogs are, ...
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| Nipping puppy | 9/21/2004 |
Q: Last week I got a beagle puppy. I love her to death. When we got the puppy we were told it was 8 wks ...
A: Get your dog some chew toys and artificial bones (regular bones are not good for all dogs at all ...
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| Hello, I am seeking some advice... | 8/31/2004 |
Q: I am seeking some advice in regards to getting a new dog for my home. I just recently got married ...
A: Hey, Ok, the Doberman sounds good, but you need to read about them to take care of them. No tug of ...
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| Young Hound scared fo people/outside | 8/26/2004 |
Q: I purchased an 9 week old Basset Hound for my best friends birthday,and had him flown via American ...
A: Yes, start by taking him to the park and then to more louder places in time. Make him get used to ...
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| Lice | 8/25/2004 |
Q: My sister's dog has had these little black bugs all over her and we think it is lice. do you have ...
A: First of all you have to check the dog and take out all these bugs. You have to buy your dog a flea ...
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| Dog behavior | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I have 6 medium-large mutts. They all spend most of their time outside and are sort of a pack. Here ...
A: Bear didn't like the fact that he's not important, so he went out and got his own pack, and then ...
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| training | 8/23/2004 |
Q: I ahve a rott and a chow puppy about 14 weeks old. She is current on all her shots, and growing big. ...
A: To train your dog to go outside, pick on of her dropping inside the houst and take it outside wer ...
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| lab dog | 8/9/2004 |
Q: Some one is donating a lab who is 6 months old,. is it a good thing or a bad thing.
A: Hey, What do you mean by donating, and to who. If its in an ad and he wants to give up his dog, its ...
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| second dog | 7/19/2004 |
Q: We currently have a male chihuahua about 1 1/2 years old. We are looking at getting a female ...
A: No he won't. But its important to know how to act with him and her. You need to appoint a dominant ...
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| chow mix- a pet for the family | 6/26/2004 |
Q: Today at the pet store we ran across a 3 month old puppy that we are considering to buy as a family ...
A: The Chow is a strong, proud and agile dog. Since the dog is a mix, you can not know the dogs ...
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| eating non food items and begging | 4/23/2004 |
Q: Marwan I have a Tibetan Terrier, 8 months old that loves to eat non food items, especially paper ...
A: Dogs eat stuff because they are bored, or hungry. You should try giving him more food, more toys, ...
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| siberian husky | 4/20/2004 |
Q: I have a stray husky that showed up at my house in September 2003. She decided to stay and took up ...
A: She had a very tough life probably, and have suffered from people, so the reason she doesnt go near ...
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| puppy from hell | 3/30/2004 |
Q: We just bought a 9 week old Cockapoo. We have read many books on puppy preschool training but are ...
A: You have to prove you are dominant over her, everytime she bites someone close her mouth using your ...
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| aggressive behavior | 3/20/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me how to change my dog's aggressive behavior? He's just a little Maltese, so he's not ...
A: You have to show your dog that you are dominant over him, you can do this in a couple of ways. ...
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| Spaying/feeding/adult size | 3/11/2004 |
Q: At what age should I have my dog spayed? Is tecni-cal a good brand to feed or would nutro narual ...
A: 1)That depends if you have a male or a female dog. For females dog, its better to spay the dog ...
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| First vaccine | 3/10/2004 |
Q: I have a two month old golden/lab cross puppy, she has her first vaccine. Could I take her for short ...
A: You can take her on short walks but she has to stay on leash with no interaction with other dogs at ...
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| tired of chasing my dog!!!!! | 3/7/2004 |
Q: I have a blockhead, red nosed, pit bull. He is still a puppy (about one year and a couple months ...
A: To train the dog to come when you call him is easy, get some treats and hide them in your pocket, ...
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| Behavior when owner's arn't around | 3/6/2004 |
Q: My four month old puppy (Yorkie mixed) will bark and wine when my sister and I leave. My dad who ...
A: Yes, before you leave the house by 5 minutes hide treats around the house, this will make the dog ...
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| Bad Habits | 2/22/2004 |
Q: We have 4 dogs, all senior citizens, ages 15,13, and 2 @10. The 15 and 0ne 10 yr. old (that we know ...
A: Solving this problem is very easy. First option is very easy, just pour some cheyene pepper on the ...
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| pitbulls | 2/21/2004 |
Q: i just bought a brindle pit bull puppy and it is furry the ppl i got it from said that the dad was ...
A: you have to match pit bull charecteristics to your dog, pit bulls are supremely athletic, highly ...
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| Behavior issue | 2/20/2004 |
Q: I have a German Sheperd/Malamute +? approximately 10 years old. His health is good and there are no ...
A: I am not sure why this happening, but I have a couple of ideas that might help you. 1-Use treats to ...
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| pomarainens | 2/12/2004 |
Q: Are pomarainens quite dogs? How big do theyy normaly get? Are they a social breed of dog? Whats ...
A: 1)Pomarainens are alert in character, they are cocky, commanding, and animated. They are sound in ...
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