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Thanks! very informative :-) |
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Julie |
I don't feel that it is right for you to say to get a puppy instead of an adult dog. There are so many great, already housebroken, adult dogs waiting for homes in the shelter. They deserve loving homes just as much as puppies and they often times are less likely to be adopted just because people are drawn to puppies instead. Also, please be responsible humans and don't buy from pet stores or breeders when there are already way too many dogs without loving homes in shelters!! |
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Thank you. I am considering a pet dog. You had some very useful info for me. |
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Sandy |
This is super important info! Dogs are to be treated well just like members of our families! There are more great dog training tips on www.doggedhealth.com. I got info on taking care of my dog! |
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dogdays33 |
Thanks for the tips. I'm about to adopt a new puppy, my first dog ever, so I'm really excited! I'm nervous to start training though. I want my dog to be able to roam my yard without being tied down. Do you think electric fences are a good idea? This one looks like it would give my dog tons of roaming room, and still keep him out of my neighbors' yards. http://www.havahartwireless.com/shop/wireless-dog-fence/custom-shape-pet-fence |
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Thanks for the tips. I'm about to adopt a new puppy, my first dog ever, so I'm really excited! I'm nervous to start training though. I want my dog to be able to roam my yard without being tied down. Do you think electric fences are a good idea? This one looks like it would give my dog tons of roaming room, and still keep him out of my neighbors' yards. http://www.havahartwireless.com/shop/wireless-dog-fence/custom-shape-pet-fence |
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Dogs that don't start in your house as a puppy or dogs that aren't bred for submissiveness can also be great dogs. Just don't be lazy owners.. |
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Susan - Lets Talk Yorkie |
great tips for new dog owners! |
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Thanks for the great tips! New puppy parents can never have too much information. Susan http://www.letstalkyorkie.com |
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I really do not like how you are encouraging people to get puppies instead of an older dog. It is untrue that it is more difficult to train an adult dog.My work is animal rescue I've had more puppies surrendered to my agancy because training them was "too hard". What need s to be stressed with any dog people need patience, perseverance, and consistency. |
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Elizabeth |
I agree with Julie. Many dogs,already trained, are waiting for a home. |
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Criss |
Mine do. A friend doppred off a bag of dog toys her dogs wouldn't play with. I was going to give them 1-2 toys and save the rest for later. I turned my back and the next thing I knew they had gotten into the bag and spread all the toys out around the room. The next day my sister came to visit and the dogs kept barking at her and following her around they were looking for more toys! Now they expect everybody who visits to bring them toys. |
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Its been said (and not addressed by the author) but I will add my agreement. PLEASE DO NOT ENCOURAGE NEW OWNERS TO GET PUPPIES....This may encourage those who dont know any better (who may be searching for this article) to buy puppy mill puppies from a petstore or unreputable breeder and it is patently FALSE that puppies are a clean slate and older dogs are a "more difficult task". If the puppy was not properly bred you can have behavioral as well as physical problems and many many many good shelter dogs are available to good homes. Most dogs who are rehomed do very well with training and many are already trained or housebroken thereby making them EASIER to bring home that the new puppy. |
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