Paul Bright

Kids should be taught how to approach dogs This is a good story and maybe you could try to talk to the school for a show and tell on how kids should approach dog Or at least your son's class

Have you spoke to the owner and advised them, they may not be aware how bad their dogs are (tongue in Cheek) but they may not know their dogs can bite under or through the fence I agree, do talk to the owners so they know what their dogs are like. They should at least pay for medical bills...

We put chloe in a room or distract her while I hide. She then tries to find me... I hide behind the curtains and she just passes by -- looking for me like crazy!

tough love is the answer. In short, ignore the cries all the time Be consistent about it and he's sure to stop crying soon enough. :D

cold carrots work here too give him lots of chew toys to relieve his teething :D

try shaking a can w/ coins --dogs hate the sound! :D

try shaking a can filled with coins or rocks... or using a spritz spray of water. If treats won't do the trick, scare him a little. Good luck!!!

I think he will grow out of it... when he starts to cry at night, just let him. He cries because he knows he will get what he wants (w/c is you guys waiting until he sleeps)... so be tough and be CONSISTENT good luck!!!

ADORABLE DOGGIES!!! Thanks for sharing!

Here's a link: http://www.clickertrainingadog.com/freevideo/

Have you tried reward based training methods? http://www.clickertrainingadog.com/freevideo/

Do check up on him.... if he doesn't get "claimed" ... maybe adopt him? (Just a suggestion)

I have an 11 year old maltese. When she was young, I'd use regular human nail clippers. Now that she's older, I still use human clippers but the bigger type. My dog is still squirmish about nail cutting, but human nail clippers work best as I can grip them well. Read these articles: http://www.goldenretrievertrainingonline.c...9s-nails-part-1 http://www.goldenretrievertrainingonline.c...9s-nails-part-2 They say golden retrievers but you can find good tips on them.

Here's an article you might want to check out: http://www.the-happy-dog-spot.com/become-a-dog-groomer.html

According to an article I found: When to Neuter and Spay: Pets can become capable of reproduction as early as 6 months of age, so it is important to spay and neuter pets by that age. Not only is there no evidence to support the old wives' tale about benefits of letting pets go through a heat cycle or have a litter, there is a preponderance of evidence that it is healthier for pets to be spayed or neutered before the first heat cycle (estrus) and sexual maturity. Sterilization can safely be done before then, as endorsed by the AVMA and other major animal health and welfare organizations. Research from the AVMA and other sources indicates that younger animals heal faster and are lower surgical risks. However, older animals can typically be spayed and neutered safely as well. Early-Age Neuter/Spay Early spay/neuter starting at 8 weeks of is endorsed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Humane Society of the United States, the American Kennel Club, the Cat Fanciers Association, the American Humane Association and many other organizations. As long as a pup or kitten weighs more than two pounds and is 8 weeks old, he or she can be neutered or spayed. Many veterinarians practice safe early sterilization. Some of the many benefits of early sterilization: faster healing and recovery time, and the earlier a pet is spayed or neutered, the less chance of developing a number of serious diseases and disorders. For example, a female spayed before her first heat (six to nine months of age) has one-seventh the risk of developing mammary cancer as does an intact female. In the 1970s, the veterinary medical and other animal protection communities began questioning the standard age minimum of six months for surgical neutering of dogs and cats. Altering pets between 6 and 7 months was based more on tradition than on medical reasons. Among reasons to revisit the minimum age: many young animals were being adopted out of shelters without being neutered at the time of adoption. Unfortunately, some adopters failed to abide by their adoption contracts that called for them to have the adopted pets neutered, resulting in more litters of unwanted animals. Some veterinarians began practicing early-age sterilization in the 1970s when safe pediatric anesthetic techniques became available. With the advent of early-age procedures, shelters were able to have young animals neutered before or at adoption. There has been no evidence of increased risks to cats or dogs sterilized as early as eight weeks of age. An increasing number of shelters and animal rescue groups have adopted the practice of early-age neuter/spay, enabling them to make sure all of their adopted animals are sterilized. Source: http://www.paw-rescue.org/PAW/PETTIPS/DogTip_SpayDay.php

Dry food - I follow the guidelines on the bag. Looks like it works perfectly.

hope these links will help: http://pet-snakes.com/how-keep-snakes-away-home http://www.aaanimalcontrol.com/snake-keep-away.htm http://www.ehow.com/video_4950637_keep-sna...from-house.html

i agree! thanks for the warning...

I hope all goes well.... found this website, hope it helps... http://www.dogcancer.net/

I guess it depends on the dog... mine hates the rain, lightning, and thunder. Lol

poor dog... I hope your friend changed her mind. Did she?

Oh they are sooooo cute!!!!

My dog dreams often... aside from the symptoms/characteristics you mentioned, my dog sometimes wags her tail. So when that happens to your puppy, don't be alarmed... must be a good dream. Good advice by the vet to call his name... I'll try that next time. (My dog would probably wake up) lol

When my dog started to itch, the vet suggested a dandruff shampoo (Nizoral - strong and expensive type) -- she said to mix the shampoo in a little water and liberally apply to my dog's feet (that's where she itched the most) 2x a week. That's what I did, and it worked! You may also want to check these articles -> http://www.goldenretrievertrainingonline.c...iever-allergies -> http://www.goldenretrievertrainingonline.c...n-and-allergies Good luck!!!

we have tiles, wood, carpets (just in small areas), and marble. it takes a while before dogs realize that they're not supposed to use the carpet as a bathroom and that doormats are different so they should never wipe their muddy paws in indoor carpets... but eventually they learn. LOL