Hi John, I have purchased a Miniature Australian Shepherd, co-owning, with the breeders, as they want to breed her but have too many dogs at their house. They want her to be with someone that can give her attention. The question I have is: They have said that they want to breed her in her […]
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Hi John, My 20 year old brother has an un-neutered 16 month old Argentine Dogo. I am beginning to feel uncomfortable in the house, as whenever I am around him as he becomes tense and the hair on his back raises. If I even so much as pet him the hair continues to raise, he
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I’ve never met a pug I didn’t like. Than again I’ve never met a pug I didn’t feel a whee bit sorry for. It’s no big secret that I believe most breeders to be little more then greeders with very little regard for dogs themselves. I’m not saying they’re not nice people or they don’t
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I remember you writing that “no one gets a dog until Mom wants a dog” and this mom thinks that it’s time we were buying a puppy. How do you feel about people purchasing dogs online from services like Kijiji? JK (London) Hi JK I was waiting for the someone to ask that question. Kijiji,
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I received a barrage of letters after last week’s column wanting to know what to look for in a good breeder so here’s a start: Finding a good breeders usually starts with referrals from experienced dog people. There are a few sources. Area veterinarians are one. You want to know if they have any of
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Puppy Socialization, What It Is and How To Do It A Guide For Creating Outstanding Temperament for Puppy Owners & Ethical Breeders Whether they realize it or not, puppy socialization is not what the amateur dog trainers are actually selling when they advertise puppy socialization ‘classes’. They should be avoided. You can and should do
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