my boyfriend wants to get a dog?

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ProudMommy

but i am very scared of dogs..always have been ever since i was a little girl when i got bit by my grandmothers poodle. What kind of dog do you suggest......if I change my mind....how do you go about buying a dog....and what are the average costs for dogs?? I know nothing about dogs so I just want to get an idea of what to expect.

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Dog costs very GREATLY and IMMENSELY by breeds!

Honestly.. I suggest a gentler breed, like a Newfoundland. Remember, ALL breeds are capable of biting. And WILL if a threat is in hand, poor training and/or socialization or low tolerance, medical problems or in pain. Larger Breeds as puppies are very "bouncy" at younger ages and can knock over younger children. Smaller breeds don't really have a tolerance for younger children, and younger kids can hurt them if they step on them, etc..

If you know nothing about dogs, I honestly have to say either re-search for a while before getting a dog and/or don't get a dog.

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Google: "How to find a reputable breeder" "Information on Puppies" "How to care for a dog" "Truth about Puppy Mills" "Sad truth about teacup dogs"

ETC.. Also, shelter dogs are cheap, $100-300.

ETA: Sorry, just had to add a "Pulls on hair screaming O_o" at the Labrador. Labradors DON'T ALWAYS have a happy-go-lucky nature. My neighbor's Lab Tanner attacked my Yorkie when I had her. Tanner was really trained, I don't know what caused the attack but....

Anyways, just expect the un-expected with dogs. Here's a list of dog breeds: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dog_breeds

Dog Tricks, how to teach:

http://www.courteouscanine.com/trick-training-list/
http://dogs.thefuntimesguide.com/2006/06/101_best_dog_tricks.php
http://www.ehow.com/facts_5340369_list-dog-tricks.html
http://www.loveyourdog.com/tricks.html

Crate Training method (VERY successful):

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=2+2114&aid=157
http://www.inch.com/~dogs/cratetraining.html
http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/dogs/tips/crate_training.html

Here is a good link for answers of what not to feed dogs:
http://www.doggiebistro.com/Common_Foods_Unsafe_For_Dogs.html

As for making homemade dog food, here is an excellent link for Recipies for homemade dog food: http://www.globalpaw.com/dogtreats/dogmeals/alfalfahearts.php

Here is another excellent site on making your own dog food and also has info on the added vitamin suppliments: http://www.boxerlife.com/recipe.htm


Good, high-quality food list: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/dog-food-ratings-top-10-best-dog-foods.html

has crate training been successful with your puppy/dog?

Sophia R

i have found that it really does not work for my 3 month old puppy. It drives him to madness when he is in there, he also started to pee in there. I have started to leave him in the kitchen and he is a lot happier and 9 times out of 10 will pee on his peepad. Does everyone agree with crate training?

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I know I will get a lot of thumbs down ratings for this answer , but I strongly disagree with crating. A lot of people argue that dogs need a place where they feel secure. They don't need a crate to feel secure, they need to know that their human(s) have their [stuff] together. I have never met a crated dog that didn't have some type of mental problem. I have three dogs, none of which have ever been crated. Two of them stay in the house all day while I'm at work, and they never relieve themselves indoors. As far as housebreaking, puppies will have accidents. Their bladders can't hold it for more than a couple of hours. It just takes a little dedication and a lot of praise to housebreak them.

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