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My dog follows me everywhere, is that ok?
My dog follows me everywhere, is that ok?I have two small dogs. Chihuahua mixes one is 4 years old and the other is a year old. And the four-year-old one, well he pretty much runs the house and he's the boss and then the little one follows me everywhere and anytime he's barking or being naughty the...
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Thoughts on using choke chains to discipline dogs?
I'm in the process of training my four-month-old puppy. He is quite unruly and hyperactive, especially when I take him out on walks. I've watched and read numerous videos and books, and a lot of them suggest the use of choke chains or pinch chains. I find it a tad cruel, though. Is using choke...
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How do you housebreak an older dog?
How do you housebreak an older dog?I adopted a stray from a shelter. She's about a year old. I take her out regularly to pee and poop. I give her treats and praise her when she pees and poops, which is regular on our walks. In the yard, she will usually pee after a bit, but she gets away to poop in...
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Should "Designer" Breeds Be Able to Catch such a huge price?
I had a lady the other day in her 70'a say to me I just bought a poodle mix for $450. She goes this is ridiculous when I was a kid we called these mutts and gave them away. LOL she has a point should these "designer breeds" fetch such a big price tag. I personally don't...
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Is it OK to bring your dog with you anywhere?
I am asking this question because I am annoyed with people bringing their dogs everywhere. There is an ethnic food fair with crowds of people, hardly any room to walk, people bring their dogs, too. I am entering a restaurant and, of course, there is a dog under a table, too. A store, another dog....
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Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Hapiness
Do dogs possess rights? Should we protect puppies, as we protect human children, but then recognize independence when they become adults? Or should they always be considered personal property, to do with as we wish?