My puppy does not want to go through the door at doggy day care. Is there any likely explanation other than she just doesn't want to go there?
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posted by dilettante
on Jan 16, 2013 -
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After doing tons of breed research and visiting shelters and rescues, I have finally found the write dog for me. I purchased a miniature dachshund from a reputable breeder in my hometown. She is only three weeks old right now, so I have five weeks to prepare for her arrival in my home. I do have a few questions that I hope Mefites can help me with.
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posted by SkylitDrawl
on Nov 27, 2012 -
17 answers
In the wake of a
recent hoarding incident in Pennsylvania a local shelter has a large number of chihuahuas who will soon be needing permanent homes. I have previous experience dogsitting a family member's chihuahua for long periods of time so I know how to take care of adults, but some puppies are also available for adoption and I think that might be a rewarding experience. Everyone in the household has experience with dogs, but we have not raised a puppy. I was wondering if you could link me to the best guides for what to expect and how to raise a puppy, and specifically for the unique challenges of a chihuahua puppy.
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posted by furiousxgeorge
on Jul 22, 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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I am in the market to buy a French bulldog. However, the one that I wanted to buy was around another dog with sarcoptic mange. While the dog has shown no signs of mange, I am still leery of buying this dog as I have a cat and three children at home. The seller said she will get the mange okayed by a vet before they are sold, but I am still not sure. Has anyone dealt with this before? Any thoughts on whether I should still buy the dog?
posted by amckenzie83
on Jun 23, 2011 -
15 answers
What is the most valuable book or website about dogs, dog training, & dog behaviour.
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posted by Fence
on Jun 10, 2011 -
11 answers
My foster dog is very pregnant and about to pop. I need some awesome puppy names!
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posted by tryniti
on Apr 21, 2011 -
54 answers
Petafilter! Toys for the dog brainiac, but preferably not food-related. Treat-toys are fine, but whole-meal toys not so much. Suggestions?
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posted by thatbrunette
on Mar 3, 2011 -
6 answers
I hear stories about a mother cat raising puppies as if they were her own, or a mother dog raising kittens as if they were her own. What happens to these baby animals when they grow up? Do they have identity issues?
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posted by nikkorizz
on Nov 13, 2010 -
17 answers
Yesterday, my girlfriend of two years bought a puppy that, due to circumstances, she really shouldn't have. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 20, 2010 -
52 answers
I understand the danger parvovirus poses to puppies, but what are the
odds of a puppy contracting the disease in the US (specifically Alameda County, California)?
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posted by zippy
on Sep 1, 2009 -
10 answers
We've got a new puppy and he's an adorable border-collie lab mix. He's about 8 weeks old.
He's going to be an indoor dog and we're anxious to get him trained and trained well for all of our happiness.
Still, we're like to keep it cheap. Can you recommend some good, free, video sites that teach puppy training in specific? Thanks!
posted by Gideon
on May 13, 2009 -
18 answers
PeeingOnTheCarpetFilter: Our new puppy (shelter mutt, roughly 14 weeks old and of at least average intelligence) is thoroughly enjoying our spring weather. She often goes to the door and whines to go out just so she can roll around in the grass and chase bugs. When we give up on her bathrooming outside we'll bring her back inside, where she promptly pees or takes a dump. We're not talking about whirlwind visits to the great outdoors; we're talking a half-hour or so.
We try to be consistent about the location of the potty area, using verbal commands (I feel like a moron saying, "Go potty!" in public, but there you have it.) People always tell us that housebreaking is frustrating and requires patience, but how can we get the girl to potty first and play second?
posted by workerant
on Apr 1, 2009 -
27 answers
Barring her vet appointment next week, how do I know if my dog is pregnant outside of a hunch? And if she is, what do we do? Much more inside...
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posted by littlerobothead
on Nov 9, 2008 -
14 answers
How concerned do I need to be if there is a small chance my 3-month-old puppy may have licked up some Combat Ant Killing Gel?
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posted by mrkinla
on Jul 26, 2008 -
8 answers
Hive mind, I have a dilemma. I love dogs and have since I was tiny. I long to own a dog the way some women long to have a baby (ick). I haven't had a dog companion since I was a kid, but I now have just about the best lifestyle I think I'm going to have: we own a home, will have a fenced-in yard (as soon as I can get the contractors to finish the fence; soon, I hope), and have plenty of love to lavish on a pup. But I want to provide the very best possible home, so I'm having some trouble with this decision.
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posted by TochterAusElysium
on Mar 31, 2008 -
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How much time should my new puppy spend outside by himself? He seems to want to be out every minute of the day so far, but I'm worried that it will be too isolating.
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posted by saffry
on Jun 12, 2007 -
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Dog names: My family just got two new puppies. They're both female and five months old, and both are rat terrier/ Jack Russell mixes. Anyone have some good names for little girl dogs?
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posted by MadamM
on Aug 5, 2006 -
38 answers
Are we crazy to adopt a puppy? She seems quite sweet, but her mom was put down when she was but 5-6 weeks old, and was some sort of Wirehair Terrier.
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posted by freebird
on Jun 6, 2006 -
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Puppy smell. What is it? Where does it come from? Why can I not get enough of it?
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posted by LeeJay
on Jun 3, 2006 -
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I saved a puppy from certain death. Now I need help getting home for the holidays. Is it possible and cost-effective to travel from Baltimore, MD to Kalamazoo, MI using only public transportation?
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posted by schroedinger
on Dec 8, 2005 -
23 answers
Has anyone ever used the Petsmart PetsHotel? Alternatively, are there any Austinites out there who can personally recommend an Austin/Round Rock area petsitter or boarder for small dogs?
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posted by roundrock
on Jul 18, 2005 -
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Do you have experience using a crate for a puppy? What did you feel the pros/cons were? Anything in particular we should know if we get one?
Possibly pertinent details: We are hoping to get a puppy next week. We're getting it from a pound/adoption agency (Humane Society or similar), and it will probably be a male, medium-sized mutt of some sort. This will be the only dog in the household (at least for a while). We both work away from the house, but one of us generally spends a few hours at home in the middle of the day. We've had dogs before but have never used a crate.
posted by widdershins
on Dec 10, 2004 -
29 answers
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posted by Harvey Birdman
on Apr 25, 2004 -
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