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SuzyLong @SuzyLong (775) 6 May 09

I have 2 dogs and neither of them have been done yet as I don't think they should be until they have had the chance to be a mum and a dad. I'm waiting for mine to have their first litter before I get them done so that they have...

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Seraphine I'm sorry if it seemed I was assuming things about your finances but more often than not people get into breeding just for the heck of it without thinking what the cost of it will be. Anyway my opinion still stands. The shelters do turn people down for a...

9 May 09

agrim94 @agrim94 (3805) • India 5 Mar 09

I live in a small apartment ( flat) of about 1100 sq ft. So what kind of dog do u suggest I shd get ?

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Seraphine Just adding some information about the cavaliers since I own one. They're extremely velcro dogs, you will not be able to go anywhere without that dog following you around from room to room. They were bred for being a companion dog, so therefore they're very...

7 Mar 09

sarchix @sarchix (10) • United States 20 Nov 08

We got a Border Terrier pup about a month ago. He's currently 14 weeks old and a great dog! My problem is, I've never had a puppy before or housebroken a dog. I've read several books on puppies and housebreaking but feel I...

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Seraphine devref, is that how you would teach a child? Because dogs are no different, they don't know what is expected of them any more than a child would. It's up to us humans to teach them in a humane manner. That method you describe is oldfashioned and cruel and it's...

21 Nov 08

tiff1984 @tiff1984 (385) • United States 16 Sep 08

I need help! My 6 month old cocker spaniel will not stop jumping on my two year old. Because of his bad habit of jumping on people, mainly my toddler, I don't even let him inside very much anymore. I want him to be an inside dog...

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Seraphine Okay that's good to hear that you will take the time. But I still wish that you would look into alternatives rather than keeping him outside where there are all sorts of dangers for a young cute pup. Wildlife predators and puppy thieves are just a couple of...

19 Sep 08

Erratic @Erratic (723) • Australia 8 Jun 08

A friend of mine recently adopted a 1 year old German Shepherd. They told me that no-one locally had any shepheds available so they went to the shelter and found Trixie. I was wondering how many would consider adopting rather...

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Seraphine Thanks carmetaf. Nice to see someone understands and appreciates the way I think. :) coffeeshot, it's a hit or miss with mixed breeds. You just never know. It's only a myth that says mixed breeds are healthier. Some have terrible health problems, others...

9 Jun 08

above31rubies @above31rubies (1863) • United States 25 May 08

Have you used any of the Dog Whisperer's tips or techniques on your dog? Did it work for you and result in the desired behavior? http://www.cesarmillaninc.com/ I have used the "distraction noise" and it works GREAT. (I use a...

golden retriever

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Seraphine I'm pretty sure we talk about the same guy. Cesar Milan is the Dog whisperer on tv at least. I agree formal degrees aren't everything, but in my opinion it at least gives them more credibility than Cesar has and you don't get a degree in dog behaviour without...

26 May 08

Amy @artemis432 (7474) • Abernathy, Texas 15 May 08

Some like the beauty and breeding of purebred. The distinction of a pedigree. Some like the idea of breeding their dogs and entering them in shows. Others feel mutts make the best pets. Great personalities, none of the diseases...

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Seraphine Yes it's mine. It's a cavalier king charles spaniel, and most likely I will get another of this breed in a couple of years.

17 May 08

wrld_n_harmony @wrld_n_harmony (695) • United States 26 Apr 08

My husband and I are really wanting to get a dog, but we don't know what kind we should get. We're wanting a midsized to smallish dog that would eventually be good around children. We want a dog that would be happy living indoors...

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dog breeds

small dog

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Seraphine The choice is of course yours, I'm just saying my opinion. I don't think there are any dogs that are happier outside than inside with their 'pack members'. I suppose the question is what you can live with. I know I couldn't possibly deal with not knowing...

29 Apr 08

wrld_n_harmony @wrld_n_harmony (695) • United States 26 Apr 08

My husband and I are really wanting to get a dog, but we don't know what kind we should get. We're wanting a midsized to smallish dog that would eventually be good around children. We want a dog that would be happy living indoors...

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Seraphine Any dog can be trained to behave well, it's just a matter of how much you're willing to put into it. In my opinion there are no dogs regardless of breed suitable to staying outside for 8+ hours alone while you're at work. I see nothing but behavioural...

27 Apr 08

kilani123 @kilani123 (864) • United Arab Emirates 19 Apr 08

well, I have a dog at home but I cant stand his barking and he needs food plus i am going to have a third baby. money and a a space for him. no, I can't take it any more. well, my sons refuse to get rid of him, they love...

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Seraphine Just want to point out that she never mentioned the age of her children nor the breed of her dog. Young kids (below 12 yrs) should never be allowed to walk a dog alone as most kids simply cannot control a dog that pulls on the leash trying to get to someone or...

20 Apr 08

billionaire5 @billionaire5 (1333) • United States 10 Apr 08

I am thinking of getting a puppy and I really like rottweilers but my neighbor has pitbull puppies and he wants to give me one. I really don't like them my daughter wants to get a dog you can carry in a bag, but I want a real dog....

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Seraphine Sounds alright then. You know better than anyone what kind of dog you are capable of handling, and I know how nice it is with a pup in the house. I can't imagine life without a dog anymore and am already planning for my second dog even though Dante just turned...

12 Apr 08

jobenmakapangyarihan @jobenmakapangyarihan (546) • Philippines 30 Mar 08

do you put your pet inside a cage? or you just let them play inside your house? do you let them go inside your house?

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Seraphine Yeah of course he's out the rest of the time, he's always following us around wherever we go. He only needs to be in it a few hours during the day anyway, and he's perfectly happy sleeping during that time.

30 Mar 08

kate0250 @kate0250 (314) • Philippines 4 Mar 08

or you just let him/her free to go wherever she wants inside your house? My parents wont let me free the dog for 2 days now. My labrador was crying until 1am earlier and im really saddened to the thought that she can't go out of...

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Seraphine Yes that's my dog. He's a cavalier king charles spaniel, just below a year old at the moment so the coat isn't yet as long as it will be when fully grown but size-wise he's not gonna get any bigger. He's quite big for the breed actually, most cavs are a fair...

12 Mar 08

Riette @Zorrogirl (1502) • South Africa 17 Feb 08

my daughter's little dog died last week and we are looking to buy her a new one. we are planning to set up a breeding business so she can earn some extra money later on. we just cant decide what breed to choose. we have a few on...

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Seraphine So you are saying you will go to dog shows to get the dog a champion title? Do the same with the male if you happen to own the male as well (although most good breeders don't own the male and instead pay stud costs). Do every single health test required. And...

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bellaofchaos @bellaofchaos (11538) • United States 30 Jan 08

Ok I have been trying to convince my other half for over 7 yrs to let me get a husky puppy..LOL!! I have finaaly found the puppy I wanted and I also had help with the neighbors who live diagnol from us who got an adult husky....

husky

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Seraphine It should be about the same age for a male, cause you cannot get hips and elbow OFA-tested before the age of two years. Good to see you're going to take the time to do the proper research, I'm sure you'll come to a good decision. Good luck with your pup :)

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bellaofchaos @bellaofchaos (11538) • United States 30 Jan 08

Ok I have been trying to convince my other half for over 7 yrs to let me get a husky puppy..LOL!! I have finaaly found the puppy I wanted and I also had help with the neighbors who live diagnol from us who got an adult husky....

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Seraphine Sissygirl, most good breeders are happy to cut even in profit. It costs a lot to do it responsibly. Dog shows to get championships, travel costs to get to the shows, good quality dog food, puppy food, shots for the pups, the very expensive health-tests (OFA on...

31 Jan 08

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pixelskul @pixelskul (16) • Philippines 29 Jan 08

I know s**t happens, but this is just not acceptable. Other people say that's because dogs smell their poo same thing as i smell my coffee in the morning..bad dog! may be it's mocha in color, but it is still s**t dowg.

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dog eat poo

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Seraphine Sorry to break the bubble but Purina is a pretty low-quality food as well. Once the moisture is out of the chicken or whichever type of it you feed, it doesn't leave much meat and meat is what dogs should eat. Purina is food mostly filled with rice and corn...

30 Jan 08

intinzic @intinzic (99) • Philippines 20 Jan 08

My golden retriever is 3 months old already. She's so playful and sometimes when she gets too excited (especially when I just got home from school) she accidentally bites my hand. What should I do?

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golden retriever

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Seraphine Would you like someone to hit you on the nose and yell no in your face every time you do something wrong? What you're doing is a sure way to make a dog either aggressive or afraid of you. Hitting a dog for any reason is a bad idea. Don't pass that ancient...

21 Jan 08

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