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I see/hear people often asking what breeds are good with children but I am interested in knowing what breeds enjoy being with children. Lucy is the most even tempered dog, will tolerate a lot of "abuse" from the little ones, but she would much prefer a belly rub than a game with the kids. She...

You see it in the media occasionally, dogs that "turn" on their owners. Does anyone know the reasons behind these attacks? I often hear people say it is the breed, that it is a matter of time before they turn on their owners. I know that is totally bogus, it doesn't make any sense. But I would...

A relative of mine has 2 mixed breed dogs and the female may be pregnant (by his male). I wish that he had spayed/neutered his dogs but I doubt they have the money for that, that is a whole other issue. My question is, is fearfulness, timidness, shyness, whatever you want to call it, an...

I am really getting into the whole training process with Koda and want to teach her a few cute tricks that will impress my 4 1/2 year old, like shake, etc. What cute tricks do your dogs know that delight kids?

I have a TON of leftover 100% whole wheat hamburger buns that are getting stale. I was wondering if any of you have any ideas for a way to use them for the dogs. I thought I could toast them like croutons and add some to their food (neither have problems with wheat) or use them for training...

My senior, Lucy, is almost 9 years old and has been vet checked and has no issues. She consistently pees in one spot in the dining room regardless of how often I take her out. I feel this is a habit but since she is old I don't like kenneling her. I have tried retraining her but if it rains or...

Let me preface by saying that I have a private lesson scheduled at my house this weekend but I would like to be armed with a little knowledge before hand. Koda is an almost 2 year old Golden/Newfie mix. She has a great temperament, decent manners, etc. I haven't been working with her much in...

I am getting a senior dog (10 this past November) and I have never owned a senior dog so I was looking for any advice. My other dogs are Lucy (will be 8 this May so technically she's a senior) and Koda (turning one year this month). I am getting the dog from my father, he's no longer able to...

I took Lucy to the vet (my 7 year old terrier mix) last week to get her senior blood panel done, specifically because the vet thinks she may have thyroid problems. They drew her blood and spun it down (?) and as I was leaving the vet ran out to my car and said that there was too much fat in the...

So I took Koda in for her rabies and last round of vaccines and she weighed in at 24 pounds! She is 16 weeks old and when she was at the vet 2 weeks ago she weighed 18 pounds. We ran into two great danes and she looked at them like, "whoa, now that is more like it!". Unfortunately she has...

Last night I noticed a weird bump on Koda's belly. This morning it is a bit larger and more purple. Of course this would happen on Memorial's Day weekend! Do you think she can wait until Tuesday? When I touch it I can feel more mass under the skin and it does not recede back into her belly...

Here's Koda! She is half Newfoundland (father) and half Golden Retriever (mother). They were an "accidental" breeding and a rescue in a nearby town took them in when they were 5 weeks old. They said her mother was very sweet but they weren't able to interact with the father but did say he...

My husband and I have been preparing to get a puppy for about 9 months now and it is almost time. I have researched so many different breeds, thought about what characteristics I want in a dog, and read practically every book in my library about dogs. I narrowed down a few breeds and read...

I just moved into a new apartment complex about 5 weeks ago and the second day I was here a cat had kittens right outside my apartment. Initially I put her on my back porch but she kept jumping off (I live on the second floor) and I kept having to go find her so I bought a huge dog cage and she...

I just purchased a few books about labrador retrievers and they all mention that there are two types of labs, show and field. They also say there is a difference in energy level and drive between the two types. Some of you may have read my other thread but for those of you that haven't, my...

I'm looking for books about golden retrievers and labs and there are so many out there that seem to be generalized info that you could apply to any breed. Do any of you lab and golden owners have any books that you would recommend? We're getting either a lab or golden this summer and I want to...

Does anyone on here have one of these? I've heard they are like Aussies but a bit calmer and need slightly less exercise. We are getting another dog and I was considering Aussies and Brittanys and when I came across the English Shepherd it sounds ideal. But I want to hear from real owners...

My husband and I are getting another dog this spring. We already have one dog, a 6 year old Glen of Imaal mix female (Lucy). We have a daughter that will be 3 years old when we get our new dog. We plan having more kids so whatever dog we choose must love kids and their friends. I want a dog...