I would like to ask about introducing a new puppy into a household where I have a 6-year-old Golden Retriever. Ema (my golden) is healthy, active and very friendly. I am concerned how she will react to a new member of the family. Ema has been my companion for 6 years but 4 years ago […]
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Adopting a Shelter Dog as a Second Dog I have a 12-year-old Border Collie who is just wonderful. I am about to move in with my boyfriend and we’re planning on getting a shelter dog as I work from home. What worries me is that many shelters have a policy that if you already have
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A Deaf Dog When Off Leash We have a 19-month-old Labrador Retriever. We would like to be able to take her off leash and let her run. If she is following a scent, or chasing the swallows that fly just above the ground on the soccer pitch, she doesn’t come when called. I know she
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My friend’s neighbor in Ottawa has a Siberian Husky that they neglect. It is left outside by itself 24/7 all year. This has been going on for years. It breaks my heart whenever I visit – now the visits are fewer as it is too upsetting to me. The dog is fed and watered but
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Ten Year Old Barking Dog Hello John: I have adopted a ten year old female dog. She is a good dog but her barking is driving me nuts! She came from two households that had a limited number of people coming and going . My household is much more active! If her barking then stopped I
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My 2 year snoodle loves to go for car rides but by the time we have gone half a block she goes nuts. She wants to be on the drivers lap, she howls and barks and carries on and is extremely distracting and embarrassing. My family lives out side the city and Maggie loves it
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