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Dog Forums: First Time Dog Owner and Basic Questions

This is where you can post if you are new to owning a pet dog. Your basic questions about house training and other simple subjects should be posted here.
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  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Enough With The Potty Threads!

    I have noticed that you don't even have to search for potty training threads because there are so many of them!! It clogs the board and it doesn't...

    Started by Active Dog, 12-20-2010 11:20 PM
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    become a dog walker, pet sitting jobs
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  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: The Bite Stops Here

    The Bite Stops Here Dogs in Canada Annual, 1991 Puppies should be encouraged to play-bite – so you can teach them when to stop. By Dr. Ian...

    Started by cshellenberger, 05-10-2007 06:50 PM
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  3. Sticky Thread Sticky: Things We Wish Everyone Knew Before They Get A Dog

    This is an idea I got from RonE on another thread. The ideas below are RoneE's. What can you add to the list? Dogs bark. They bark more when...

    Started by Elana55, 01-04-2009 12:45 PM
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  4. Sticky Thread Sticky: Before you get your puppy & basic pet care.

    Dr. Ian Dunbar has graciously published his "Before You Get Your Puppy" book for all soon to be puppy owners to read, through his foundation. So,...

    Started by Curbside Prophet, 05-19-2007 12:43 PM
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  5. Sticky Thread Sticky: Puppy Lemon Laws

    Here's a list of Puppy Lemon Laws by state. Hope this helps those who run into bad situations with sick puppies. ...

    Started by cshellenberger, 04-07-2007 08:10 PM
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  6. Sticky Thread Sticky: Why your puppy needs a TOY BOX

    If you have a new puppy, you know already that they like to chew. Not only do puppies LIKE to chew, they really NEED to chew. Chewing is more than...

    Started by RedyreRottweilers, 12-17-2006 01:31 PM
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    01-19-2007 06:57 PM Go to last post
  7. Sticky Thread Sticky: Housetraining How To.....

    House Training House training your dog is simple if you follow a few basic rules. 1) The puppy must have NO time unsupervised in your home....

    Started by RedyreRottweilers, 12-26-2006 04:07 PM
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  1. Soft Stool

    I have a six month old Border Collie Hound mix. He had a bought of dirareah and was put on a prescription diet plus some medicine which worked. He...

    Started by wadeo55, 05-17-2013 09:31 AM
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  2. Basic Questions about my First Puppy

    I got my first puppy on May 7th and he's been pretty good so far. He goes in his crate on his own and doesn't cry at all unless he needs to go out....

    Started by Jordon Clerk Henry, 05-08-2013 10:40 PM
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    advice, puppy, training
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  3. Getting our first family dog

    We are finally getting our first family dog this weekend. I've always wanted one, but I wanted to wait until my youngest was older and we were more...

    Started by Hellocat, 05-14-2013 11:31 AM
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  4. Two puppies, different breeds... Help!?

    Hello everyone! I currently have a 9-10 week old yellow labrador retriever (Brees) and an 8 week old French bulldog (Rosco). I got the lab about...

    Started by mscynthiapham, 05-17-2013 01:09 AM
    french bulldog, two different breeds
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  5. Bonding with puppy

    I got my 9 week old German Shepherd puppy a week ago. I'm still living at home with my mom and my sister, which is nice in some ways because they can...

    Started by ShilohGSD, 05-17-2013 08:15 AM
    • Replies: 7
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  6. Puppy Dominance and Spazzing Out

    About a month ago I bought a shih tzu puppy and she is approximately 3 1/2 months old now. I have already noticed that she is very pushy and nippy...

    Started by Max&Daisy, 05-16-2013 07:56 AM
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    Yesterday 05:28 PM Go to last post
  7. nueter large breed puppy

    I have an Australian Shepard Great Pyraness puppy and I have been hearing all kinds of suggestions of when to get him fixed from 6 months to two...

    Started by Chippawaguy, 04-30-2013 02:17 PM
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    Yesterday 05:21 PM Go to last post
  8. Issue at dog training

    My dog is sweetheart at home. He also goes to day care twice a week with no issues We went to our first dog training class which is in an...

    Started by wadeo55, 05-17-2013 09:35 AM
    • Replies: 11
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    Yesterday 02:52 PM Go to last post
  9. Red face English Bulldog Pup, 3 Months

    Hi! Just got a 3 month old, female, English Bulldog & I would appreciate any tips anyone might have! 1) What kind of dog food should I feed her? -...

    Started by daneeks, 03-01-2013 12:23 AM
    • Replies: 4
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    05-18-2013 04:41 PM Go to last post
  10. Bringing Shelter Dog Home

    Hello, My husband and I are bring our shelter dog home in less that a week, after he gets fixed. I have read a lot of things about how your are...

    Started by NyxForge, 05-17-2013 01:53 PM
    • Replies: 13
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    05-18-2013 03:33 PM Go to last post
  11. Muzzle for socializing?

    Hello, I have a one-year-old mix who is not socialized with strangers or other dogs. I take her to the park to help socialize her with out a...

    Started by gbwms, 05-17-2013 02:37 PM
    • Replies: 9
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    05-18-2013 10:21 AM Go to last post
  12. 11 week golden retriever peeing issue at night in crate

    I've had a golden puppy for a week now and I've had some struggles with having her NOT pee in the crate over night. It seems the only nights she...

    Started by vinfigs, 05-17-2013 08:46 AM
    11 week puppy, crate, pee at night, puppy pee at night
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    05-17-2013 06:29 PM Go to last post
  13. Our first dog, help me find out what mixed breed this puppy is? :)

    We've had cats before, but this is our new puppy Trixie that we rescued from a local shelter! I'm currently trying to potty train her, but the...

    Started by Cane9, 05-13-2013 11:05 AM
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    05-17-2013 02:25 PM Go to last post
  14. obedience training setbacks?

    We have an almost 6 month old Welsh Springer Spaniel. She's been in puppy/doggie classes since we got her at 9 weeks and has been moving up the...

    Started by Scout1125, 05-16-2013 09:04 PM
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    05-17-2013 08:05 AM Go to last post
  15. Baby Cries and Dog Pees

    Hello- Can anyone help me assess this situation? My sister has 2 adult dogs, a baby that's about 1 1/2 years old, and a baby that's about 2 months...

    Started by Kovalpup, 05-15-2013 10:19 PM
    anxiety, baby, crying
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    05-16-2013 11:47 PM Go to last post
  16. BUllmastiff keeps uninating on my front and back door steps, help!! :)

    Hi, im a first time dog owner, have a bullmastiff, (yes weird choice for first dog i know) hes almost 2. he has the run of my yard, problem is he...

    Started by litt1eweed, 05-16-2013 10:46 AM
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    05-16-2013 12:45 PM Go to last post
  17. Dog hates the sun!

    My 6th month old goldendoodle hates the sun. He will run from shade spot to shade spot. While I lay out he is either under my chair or laying on the...

    Started by Berkeley, 05-14-2013 04:20 PM
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    05-15-2013 06:39 PM Go to last post
  18. Smile Trying to teach puppy to pee on pee pads during day and outside when we are home

    Hi all, My partner and I work full time and leave our puppy in play pen inside the house during the day and put down some pee pads for using...

    Started by joshy5, 05-13-2013 12:42 AM
    • Replies: 15
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    05-15-2013 12:23 PM Go to last post
  19. Gracie will be the death of me...crate=pee spot!

    Gracie has decided that she is no longer crate trained--as in she has decided her crate is a potty...pee only, no poo... Had her urine tested...

    Started by theyogachick, 11-17-2010 03:21 PM
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    05-15-2013 11:54 AM Go to last post
  20. 5 month old puppy dog on dog agression HELP

    Age Of Dog/Puppy 5 Months Length Of Ownership since 7 weeks old Breed Of Dog/Puppy English working spaniel My Springer (charlton) has started...

    Started by Tasatail, 05-15-2013 05:18 AM
    • Replies: 1
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    05-15-2013 08:56 AM Go to last post

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