Polls

Dog Clothes...Cool or Cruel

Toy Dog Clothes Guy — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:09:17 GMT

My Chiwat Lolita has more clothes than I do. Some people think the clothes for dogs are cool...others cruel. It seems to differ greatly from the owners of big dogs to the owners of the smaller breeds. What do you think?

Where does your dog sleep at night?

4mutts — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:10:41 GMT

All four of mine sleep in their own seperate wire crate at night. It's the only time I use crates, never during the day. They know now that when it hits the evening, it's time to wander into their crates. They're crates are all lined up beside each other in the back porch/entrance, so they can still keep each other company. They all have lots of blankets and stuffies, so they're comfy. First thing in the morning, they get let outside to go potty and stretch their legs. I used to feel guilty at first, but I can't possibly allow 4 dogs in bed with me and DH. And to only allow one or two would just be unfair. What about you guys?

Academic Survey for our Class at Univ. of Washington

jwadamucci — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:02:07 GMT

Hello,

I am taking a class at the University of Washington in Seattle. As part of a marketing class, we had to come up with a business to market. We chose a combined Dog Groomer and Owners’ Day Spa. In order to gather marketing data, we came up with an online survey to get Spa and Groomer habit information from Dog and Cat owners.

Again, it is for academic purposes, gathers no personal data, and consists of only about 10 questions. It takes about 2 minutes to fill out.

You can access it at http://www.adamucci.net/marketing/survey.php. There is also a link to our Target Market and Product Overview on that page. Which can also be seen here: http://www.adamucci.net/marketing/MSMarketAndProductOverview.pdf

This is hosted on my personal, family website and is not a commercial venture in any way.

Thank you for your consideration. This would be a great help to us.

John Adamucci

POLL: Let's Talk Numbers!

rwbeagles — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:17:45 GMT

Because inquiring minds, want to know!

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POLL: How does your dog feel about grooming?

rwbeagles — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:40:31 GMT

Just a session with a brush/comb...not nails or teeth or ears...

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POLL: Dress Up?

rwbeagles — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:14:27 GMT

are you a fan? or not?

FUN poll...not a place for snark or ridicule!

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Papillon?

pups4life — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:36:00 GMT

I love Papillons, Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, and all small dogs. But my favorite is the Papillon. My dog attacks large dogs but is fine with little ones. Do you think I should get a Papillon? I think it would be an issue with a three year old boy here - but he's pretty gentle and wouldn't pick up a dog without permission. Help? :) Thanks! pups4life and Nellie BTW - I am off to the ren fest so I won't be here :(

DO YOU REALLY LOVE YOURE ANIMALS?????????AND IF YOU DO

muttnutt — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:43:23 GMT

real animal lovers register and take them to VET regularly.

Poll: What does YOUR dog do?

Sera_J — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:02:05 GMT

Answer to the best of your ability and post if you have more to add :)

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what size collar does your dog wear?

kpwlee — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:07:14 GMT

If you had to put a sized collar on your dog what size would you buy?

Bugsy needs a 24-25" size and I use a 1" wide collar

Rate Your Camera

4HAND — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 23:15:34 GMT

My son would like to upgrade his camera from an older Kodak Easyshare.He wants better zoom capability and to catch action shots.We've been looking at models at Best Buy between $300 and $500 US.I know so little about tech-stuff.I'm hoping some of you can tell me about your cameras,how well they work for you etc.Thanks in advance.

Tena

How does your dog react to strangers coming into your home?

Poodle_luvr — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 03:39:16 GMT

Jazzy, Rex and Lacie sound like they're going to attack and kill when someone comes to the door. Very embarrassing, but I do think it would make someone think before breaking in! They do quiet quickly on command, which is nice.

Jazzy does not like strangers at all and acts menacing, but she is a big baby. I ask people not to stare at her and to just let her sniff their hand, and then she is just fine. If threatened I think she would possibly snap although I have never seen her even attempt to do so. We never let it get to that point.

Lacie will bark and then if the person goes to pet her, which she loves, she has a little problem with 'stress incontinence'. She is a very quiet, gentle dog and she's very polite.

Rex barks and then runs away and hides. He is getting better though and will let people pet him now. It just takes a while.

Zoe is just a wiggly little girl who loves everyone. She's pretty polite.

Keisha is also a friendly, wiggly dog, but has a problem with jumping (we are working on that now).

What are walks like with your dog?

crysania — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 15:53:51 GMT

I see so many people just WALKING with their dog...dog at their side, trotting along. And I'm impressed. Here are what walks are like with my dog:

She has to stop and sniff everything...absolutely everything. Her nose is to the ground about 90% of the time. We walk about 10 feet, and she stops to sniff everything, walk another 10 feet, stop and sniff.

When another dog is around, she's all excited and wants to rush off to play. A "no, leave it" will usually get her walking again and not trying to meet the dog, but she'll keep looking over her shoulder to watch the dog.

She rarely pulls on the leash, but she does like to play with the leash, biting it and shaking it and bouncing around you, running after you and around you. She's hilarious when she does this and it's great fun for all.

Walks are LONG with my dog, but they're great fun! So what are yours like?

POLL: My dog's favorite toy....

rwbeagles — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 18:27:32 GMT

do tell!

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what does your dog do when it sees something strange?

kpwlee — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 17:34:45 GMT

Bugsy notices darn near everything and if there is something 'new' he stalks it and quickly goes right up to it to sniff and inspect it. Today we had to check out a handful of snowmen (which in one case he stole an eye and removed an arm) but it might be a piece of litter, or a piece of work equipment or something new in the house, etc.

So what does your dog do when they see something 'different'?

My friend's dog gets timid and nervous vs Bugsy bashing right in LOL

How many dogs do you own?

Mechanical Angel — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 04:57:05 GMT

I have I own 5. I got Brownie in 2000, Cuddles in 2002, Possum about a month ago, Baxter about three months ago, and Bailey about a week ago.

Heres some info:

Brownie and Bailey- They are two peas in a pod. Brownie with the white strip on his snout has the same looks as Bailey. Bailey is a bit shorter and has a skinnier tail. They both could take off after a smell at any moment. They love the front yard. They are both purebred but not registered or papered. Brownie is gentler and Bailey is a bit more robust. Bailey likes kids more though.

Cuddles- Totally fantastic!!!!!

Possum- Loves water. She just climbed into a kiddie pool in my backyard. Got her from my neighbors litter. Really sweet. She likes to steal my skirts though and put them under my bed. She sleeps on a tiny bed in the corner of my room. Short coat. Smart. Has floppy ears now. She snores!!! Loud. lol

Baxter- Loves to lay out and "help me" tan. lol Loves to chase rabbitts. Has a "special" rock in my neighbors front yard. Loves other dogs. Hides under the table outside. Is in the kiddie pool with Possum. Loves kids. Loves to be around family.

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Your dog's name...

Poodle_luvr — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 03:38:24 GMT

How / why did you pick out your dog's name?

I'll start:

My daugher named Jazzy (Woodland's Jazira) after the Arabian mare on the movie "Return of the Black Stallion"

My poodles:

Lacie (Princess Lacie Lu) - I just liked the name Lacie. It is feminine and sounded sweet like her. It was between Lacie and Lucy so we sort of used them both! And of course, she is such a princess...
Keisha (Woodland's Sunny Caniche) - Caniche means poodle, sunny is for her bright color and sunny personality.
Rex (Woodland's Royal Rex) - after the dinosaur on "Night at the Museum"! We thought that dinosaur was so cute the way he pounced; Rex pounces like that.

How much money would you spend to save your pet from cancer?

Pet Friend — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 06:00:47 GMT

How much would you spend to treat your pet if he/she had cancer?

under $700

$701- $1,000

$1,001 - $2,000

$2,001- $3,000

$3,001-$5,000

$5,001+

Little dogs.....

misstrouble — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 14:00:27 GMT

Do they all tend to think that they're the size of a Rottie? I mean really. Taz is a whoping 18(ish) pounds, and thinks he can kill anyone that walk thru our door after dark(including me!).

He comes running into the kichen, bouncing up and down(kind of like a meercat), and growling and barking like a much larger dog! It's so funny to watch, because as soon as he recognizes whoever walked in, he starts dancing!

Do all little dogs have that same mentality? Or is it just my Mom's weirdo?

Where did you get your dog?

BlackLabbie — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 19:48:20 GMT

Where did you get your dog?

SHELTER/RESCUE/POUND/HUMANE SOCIETY
REPUTABLE BREEDER
PET STORE/BYB/PUPPY MILL
FREE FROM CRAIGSLIST/FAMILY MEMBER/FRIEND/CO-WORKER
FOUND AS A STRAY
OTHER, PLEASE EXPLAIN

Just wanted to add mine came from a shelter!

Do you support BSL?

tessa_s212 — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:16:51 GMT

Recently I've been finding more and more people that support BSL in the most unlikely of places, including veterinarians, vet techs, dog show fanciers, and people that even own other so called "dangerous breeds".

Yes/No answers, and an explanation. I'm sure this topic has been debated time and time again, so don't feel pressured to give opinions or explanations for your stance. Just my general curiosity.

What does your dog respond best to?

misstrouble — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:56:16 GMT

When training, what works best as a reward for you puppers?

*Food

*Toy

*Praise(verbal)

*Praise(physical)

With Sam I'd have to say he could care less about food. He's kind of like "Yea, thats ok. Can I have more? If not, no big deal. Not even a small deal." But if I get really high-pitched and excited, and then rub his ears or roll him over for a belly rub, he get's like "OMG! YEAAA!!! Whatever I did for this, I must do again....only faster!!". He treats his toy's about the same as food. It's whatever for my goof.

Taz on the other hand, only responds to food. Not kibble or Milkbones, bit's of chicken or hot dog's work for Mr. Spoiled. Toy's just get him worked up, and then no responce at all. Praise(unless form my Mom) is worthless....high-pitched vioces, ear rubs, nothing. He doesn't even really care for belly rubs...weird dog! LOL!

Which High School Stereotype is your dog?

IrishSetterGrl — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:06:39 GMT

LOL thought this could be interesting. Humor me, if you will.

Which high school stereotype is your dog?

The brain/know-it-all/kid who must shout out all the answers
"Ditzy" (or at least pretends to be) Prada toting girl (or guy, LOL - hey, I've seen it)
Class clown
Dean's BFF (a.k.a. always getting into trouble!)
Generally nice guy/girl - can pretty much make friends with anyone
Loner or goth - misunderstood and/or independent
Class president - loves to lead and do things his/her way
Party thrower - loves to parrtay lol
Jock - loves to do physical things, sports, work
Teacher's pet - only wants to please people and have people like them
Other- please elaborate!

What do you love most about your dog?

Poodle_luvr — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:28:15 GMT

Lacie - I love her gentle spirit and her sweetness. I love how she 'reads' a situation and acts appropriately. I love her soft eyes and her unconditional love.

Keisha - I love her exhuberance for life and her huge soft brown eyes.

Rex - I love his constant 'smile' and the way he bounds through life with total abandon and joy.

Zoe - I love her playfulness and affection.

Jazzy - I love her devotion to my daughter. She just totally loves her and it always shows.

How many of you..

spiritdogs — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:13:47 GMT

bought your car for your dog(s)???