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Hi Guys, I'm back
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Just dropping in to say Hello.... I went missing for a couple of months, lots of work drama going on so had to lay low. Unfortunately, I don't have a computer at home so....my only I-Dog time was at work. But now all is okay and everything is back to normal. And if nobody noticed I was missing...
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2+ Dog Owners -- Honest Reply Please
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Do you have a favorite? If your house was on fire, would you rescue one dog before another if you only had time for one? Very curious as I only have one dog and never have had multiple dogs.
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dogs first hike
Posted to: News & Entertainment
i took our dogs hiking this past weekend. this was the first time they had been out hiking, and first time i have been in quite a while. they did pretty good. the pace was a little slower than i expected, but overall ok. they were leashed the whole time. we got a few nasty looks from a couple of people...
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McNabb Border Collie?
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
I was watching the Ultimate Dog Challenge on Animal Planet, and one of the dogs is a McNabb Border Collie. She's beautiful! Very leggy, lean, and graceful. I've heard the name, but I don't think I've ever seen one. Are they a seperate breed from Border Collies? She had a smooth coat,...
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dominant behavior between dogs?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I have posted before about getting my puppy and my parents older dog together and our concerns about them. Well, we have done and they are together often now. My parents dog isn't always pleased with Buddy, but she holds her own. I have a couple of questions about behaviors that Buddy demostrates...
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Advantix for dog... what for the house?
Posted to: Health & Grooming
I'm waiting for my dog.com dollars to come from my AKC registration to place my first dog.com order for Advantix for Sci-Fi. I'm curious, though... If I treat the dog, what about any fleas that got off before the dog was treated? Wouldn't they be living in the carpet and then feeding on...
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election day..should faramir/joel be banned?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
o.k., i know i'll be accused of just seeking attention...well, our dogs crave attention, and we love them. but there is a politically active group here that despises me, and they are urgently awaiting jaime's return, to quickly get rid of me (by the way, jaime appreciates my style). yes, jaime...
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Dog food Recipe PLEASE!?
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I am so confused about dog food right now. I really want to homecook for my dog, but I don't know where to begin. I have bought books on homecooking but they all say that kibble should be included as well in order to provide all the nutrients. I have no idea how to balance the protein and calcium...
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older housebroken GSD now pooping inside
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Our beloved 12 yoGerman Shepherd Dog has started pooping in the house and we are at our wits end.. She is an indoor dog, very submissive for a GSD, and has her CGC. She is starting to have a bit of trouble getting up and around, but will still jog after a squirrel without too much problem. She has NEVER...
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Feed once a day or twice
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I currently feed twice a day (730am and 430pm). Was wondering for those who feed only once a day if they do in the morning or afternoon or evening. Thanks
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Dog + cat = what if bred?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I don't know how it happen, but we have a small female phantom poodle that is now pregnant with out coon cats baby's. We are all scared of what the outcome is going to be, it's been about 3 weeks, I'm going to assume that it's going to be the normal 9 weeks until birth. What should...
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Eating Plants
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Hi everyone. I live in my parents' house still ... and they welcomed Dweezil, but the one thing they would not do, is get rid of their plants, understandably, as they have always had plants all over the house. Dweezil would occasionally grab a leaf off a plant ... but she never got sick, and this behavior...
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solid gold changing ingredients
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Solid Gold dog food is adding cracked pearl barley and flaxseed to all their dry dog foods except barking at the moon. They are also adding taurine, tomato pomace and salmon oil. If you go to their website and click under "news" it will tell you. I'm so disappointed because my dog has lots...
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Of dogs treats and forks.....
Posted to: News & Entertainment
OK, Jack has a little treat taking problem. If you are not careful he will take your fingertips as well. We have been told to put the treats on a fork and give them to him that way. Well, he actually takes the entire fork into his mouth with no yelping. I asked my puppy class trainer and he said to use...
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Standard Poodle Issues
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Someone please HELP!!!!! I have an 18 month old Standard Poodle named Lucy that refuses to let my 4 year old male Standard Poodle mount her, even though she's in heat. This is her 3rd heat, and each time she growls at him, and bites him. I've NEVER encountered this before, and I've been around...
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