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What would you do? A neighborhood etiquette question.
Posted to: News & Entertainment
We just moved into a house with a pool. Apparently the people that lived here before had kids - we don't - and this was the summer gathering place. So now we have kids knocking on the door asking to use the pool. The thing is, we don't have a problem with the direct next-door neighbors and...
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bad vet experiences
Posted to: News & Entertainment
have any of you ever had a bad experience with a vet? mine isn't with the vet but with the assistants/interns. when i took my dog to the animal center last week, the assistant seemed to be very rough when he was cleaning my dog's ears. i even cringed when i was watching; i thought he might...
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Babies everywhere!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Well, anyone who has ever done wildlife rehab can relate to "spring baby season". Here are a few shots of some of this seasons babies.
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I couldn't resist
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I just had to get this shot.. granted, I wasn't thrilled with this being the view next to me as I lay reading.. but he has slept in this direction on the bed ever since I rearranged the room and the bed doesn't point the way it use to. Some other random sleepy shots.. can anyone see where...
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Miniature Schnauzer VS. Miniature Dachshund
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi Everyone! I am a newbie to this forum. Well, I have been considering about getting a puppy but I would like some advice from previous dog owners. I am currently debating whether to get a Miniature Schnauzer or a Miniature Dachshund. What would you all reccomend between the two breeds? I was doing...
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My Wonderful Border Collie!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi I'm Rebecca and I'm new to the forum. I live in the fryin pan of a state AZ [ ] and I joined to meet some more dog loving people. I seem to have come to the right place! [ ] This is my dog Asher, he's a Border Collie/Heeler mix. We got him from the pound March 31, 2001 I believe, he...
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jacob gets bitten at a dog park!! what a pain!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
yes they are soooo adorable together, there were only two brown ones in the litter, the dad is a texas rednose.. brown with a white star... and the mom is white.. yah break ups suck but its better now for me AND jacob bc he can develop his own personality now... a cocker spaniel went at him at the dog...
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1ST Post!
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Hello this is my first post and I just wanted to tell you a little about my pup. I have a 4 1/2 month old female rough Collie named Lizzie (She is an EXACT replica of Lassie, marking wise) Well she was a tough cookie to housebreak but since getting her a big crate (I was a little hesitant about getting...
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Natura's Treat line
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I was browsing on the Natura site and noticed they seemed to have a new line of treats. [link http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=mot-home]http://www.naturapet.com/display.php?d=mot-home[/link] Just curious as to the content of wheat in all of these. Wheat is one of the top allergens in dogs and...
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Another Rejection for a job
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok so I took on this new job in Nov 2004. I've hated it since almost day 1 and it contributed to a bought of depression last year. So my BF and I decided to downsize our home in order for me to be able to quit and find a new job. So now we've downsized and I've had 3 different interviews...
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Guess my Mix-
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
She's my newest foster- almost 8 months old, weighs 40 pounds- short coat (not smoth, just short- not thick or double either) with very slight fringing on tail, very muscular, but lean body. On muzzle and ears- white hair is so short, she's pink! I've heard husky/shep/bulldog from the shelter...
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Cat food for the dog
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Willow really likes this tuna canned cat food from Solid Gold. Don't ask how I even have it here since I don't have a cat. But, anyway, she seems to like a small amount mixed in with her food. And, since I'm trying to get her to eat so she'll gain a few pounds, I was wondering if there...
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My other passion
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Aside from my houseful of pets, plants are my other passion. I have over 100 of them in my house and who knows how many outside in pots on my deck. Here is a picture I took this morning of one of my rose bushes.. I was so happy to see the numerous buds on this one this year.
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New Dog and peeing problems.
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Hey everyone. My name is Sheyla, and I just signed up to seek some help. We used to have a Beagle 3 years ago, but our family had some problems and we ended up having to adopt out our beautiful Beagle who is very happy with his new owner to this date. Now my brother has grown and has been pestering my...
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Have to vent.....
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Ok my buddy has a blue tick coonhound that he bought for like $500 from somewhere up in Pennsylvania or something. It is from a champion bloodline or something, at least that is what they were told and they got papers and all that stuff, no reason to doubt otherwise. He is two years old and he is a bit...
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