I'm getting a puppy! Would love some advice about the first few days/weeks, especially in terms of bringing him to my office.
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posted by lunasol
on Feb 22, 2013 -
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Please help me administer eye drops three times a day to a very skittish little dog.
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posted by scody
on Dec 16, 2012 -
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What sorts of things should we be considering to keep an older dog amused and happy?
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posted by Pomo
on Nov 27, 2012 -
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What's the best way to adopt a Boston Terrier (without waiting months and months)?
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posted by amoeba
on Oct 21, 2012 -
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I want to train my dog to stay, come, and heel (or, "come in closer, but you don't have to come right up to me"). How do I do this?
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posted by jsturgill
on Sep 24, 2012 -
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Cool or uncool: your spouse gets a second dog from a local shelter without asking or consulting you?
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posted by fatllama
on Sep 7, 2012 -
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I have a beautiful, fun and energetic puppy. A Husky cross (we don't know what the other half is, but it must have been small). She loves to play games. Me and my partner alternate working from home during the day. What fun games can we play with her at home, indoors, that don't distract
too much from our work?
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posted by 0bvious
on Aug 29, 2012 -
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How do I decide how best to have my dogs vaccinated? And what vaccinations are really necessary? And possibly going against my vet’s wishes. Detailed snowflake inside.
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posted by Quincy
on Jun 29, 2012 -
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Looking to buy/acquire a puppy in (North) London. I am worried about vaccinations etc. and have some questions about ethics of the whole thing. Can I get a puppy from a shelter? Or should I feel happy about paying for one from a 'good' home through a website?
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posted by bollockovnikov
on Jan 9, 2012 -
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Am I harming my dog by not walking it every day? And why won't she play with her ball anymore?
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posted by kanata
on Dec 7, 2011 -
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Is adopting a rescued dog safe for a young family? I've never considered it before, but I am trying to expand my horizons.
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posted by MustardTent
on Dec 5, 2011 -
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My dog has cancer. Am I hurting him if I spoil the heck out of him the next few months?
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posted by werty
on Oct 13, 2011 -
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Where can I take a well-behaved 70 lbs dog and go indoors (like a mall) within a 100-mile radius of Los Angeles? We already go to PetSmart and PetCo.
posted by millerizer
on Oct 11, 2011 -
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My friends and I are raising the cash and surprise-preserving our friend's decrepit chihuahua who will (most likely) be put to sleep soon. Help me find the best facility or company to freeze-dry/preserve my friend's dog.
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posted by kumazemi
on Aug 25, 2011 -
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We have some friends staying with us tonight. They’ve just texted me to say they’re here, and they’ve brought their dog and they hope that’s OK. It’s not OK. How can I gently and tactfully communicate that I’m cool with it this time, I guess, seeing as it’s here, but would prefer the dog stay outside during this visit and that future visits are pet free?
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posted by t0astie
on Aug 16, 2011 -
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Is it a good idea to get a pet dog if I live alone and need to travel occasionally?
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posted by madman
on Jul 28, 2011 -
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Our prima donna of a puggle won't pee in the rain. Help us before I squeeze it out of her.
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posted by griphus
on Jul 25, 2011 -
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We're most likely euthanizing our dog this week. I've read previous posts, but want some reassurance. Much much much more inside because I want you to know the whole story.
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posted by k8t
on Apr 3, 2011 -
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Seeking recommendations for stuffing-free plush dog toys that don't have any "removable" parts.
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posted by elpea
on Dec 1, 2010 -
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I was just sitting outside on my friend's lawn with my dog, who was tied to a tree branch about 20 feet away (that I checked for strength before tying her up) and quietly watching squirrels. A woman walked by and smiled at us, and my dog lunged at her, breaking the tree branch, and proceeded to jump up on her and ram her nose into her, barking. I feel absolutely terrible and have no idea how to fix this.
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posted by emilyd22222
on Sep 17, 2010 -
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Our dog has become traumatized by the recent fireworks (I'm in the US, obviously) and is afraid to go outside at night. Even when he is taken outside he doesn't do anything - this results in late night indoor poops. What can I do to get him going in the backyard again?
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posted by charred husk
on Jul 6, 2010 -
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I need to find a new home for a 12-year-old collie mix dog. I live in Oakland, CA. More than you need to know after the break.
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posted by phelixshu
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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Old dog isn't eating well and is wasting away. Need help making some tough decisions...
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posted by Thorzdad
on Jun 8, 2010 -
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How do I trim up an obese dog who has trouble standing up due to weight/muscle atrophy?
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posted by Vaike
on Jun 4, 2010 -
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