Where is the best place to buy a cheap Large Crate for a dog?

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JustWonder

Im looking at dogs and I was just wondering where to buy a cheap dog crate.

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Large crates become available on craigslist often. You could post that you are looking for one. You'll probably get a few responses. Just be careful. Don't go to a stranger's home alone, make sure if the person brings it to your home you aren't alone. There are some dangerous characters on CL - as there are everywhere.

is there anywhere that you can buy CHEAP dog crates?

carststr

We are going to be getting an Australian Shepherd Puppy in the next couple of months and are looking to find a dog crate- pref. used- that is on the cheaper side. Does anyone have any or anything that they are selling, reduced price?

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Try http://www.craigslist.com - usually there are people on there selling unneeded and even new crates for reasonable prices.

You can also try browsing your local newspaper in the classifieds, surely one day you'll come across someone selling an inexpensive crate.

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How do you start a dog walking Business?

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Fashion Fe

Hey well im 13 and I really LOVE animals! I really want to start a dog walking buisness but I am getting no customers... Me and friend made flyers and hung one up on everyones door ( on our neighborhood) putting my information, and this is a week ago! I really need help! And I would do it this summer since im not busy and I have experince before

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Below given steps will help you.

1. Get the right training. The Dog Walking Academy, for example, offers a certificate in dog walking to graduates of a workshop that takes place in multiple locations. Students gain increased understanding of animal behavior, techniques in dog fighting and pack management, and comprehensive knowledge of how to market and manage the business.
2. Compile a business plan. Calculate the number of hours each day that you can devote to the business, work out how much money you require to start, and what you need to earn each month for the business to be viable.
3. Decide on the services you will offer. These may include overnight pet sitting in the owner's home or yours, or doggie day care if you have suitable premises. You can offer long or short dog walks for groups and individuals, or 15-minute potty breaks for dogs that live close by.
4. Research the going rates for dog walking and sitting in your area and set your prices. Services in suburban areas are often cheaper than downtown, and dog walkers can tailor their prices to provide a discount for more than one dog. According to Pet Business Experts' website, the average price for dog walking in 2011 is between $22 and $30 per hour, and half price for a second dog from the same client that will be walking with the first dog.
5. Register your business by completing the application form on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) website, and contact the IRS to register for business and sales tax. Find out from your state authority if you require a boarding kennel or other license to pet sit in your home.
6. Join local and national pet sitting associations, such as Petsit USA, Petsitters International and the National Association of Professional Petsitters. These associations and others, such as the San Francisco Professional Dog Walkers Association, have rules and standards for members to adhere to, as well as directories on which they will list your business for marketing purposes.
7. Take out liability insurance to protect yourself and your income, and a fidelity bond that will cover any losses to clients resulting from your actions. Most business permits require you to have these in place before you apply for your license, and clients will welcome the fact that you do.
8. Create a website, fliers and business cards for marketing your business. Ask your local pet store and veterinarian's office to display these on your behalf, and to refer potential clients to your services. Ask your friends to share your website on their social media pages, and to refer you to pet owners they know.

Is there a place I can leave my dog for a while, but visit and never surrender?

Chris P

Hi.
I'm going to college soon, but I won't abandon my dog no matter what (my parents work from 6am-9pm, they can't care for him).

Is there a place in San Francisco, CA or anywhere that foster cares a dog for you, but you stican still can own the dog?
And I would visit very often, and pay for all expenses.

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Check the yellow pages for boarding facilities in your area. Some people do in-home boarding instead of kennels.
Or see if you can find a friend who is willing to foster your dog for you if you provide all food, vetting etc. Make sure to get an agreement it in writing so they don't attempt to claim ownership at a later date.

Good luck!

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How to keep dog from pooping on outdoor carpet?

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David

I have a 9 month old male yellow lab. He stays outside usually the whole day, and he sleeps inside in a crate at night.

For the last few days he has begun pooping on the green outdoor carpet on our patio instead of in the dirt or anywhere else in the yard. He also pees right on the carpet as well. This is odd because now he poops and pees on the carpet under the covered patio right next to where he hangs out and sleeps all day. He will literally poop then lay by the door 5 feet away. We even feed him on the patio and I thought dogs naturally didn't want to do their business right next to where they eat.

Since we've had him from 2 months old he naturally peed and pooped in the dirt in our backyard and was no problem so I have no idea why he started doing this. I am unable to watch him all day to catch him in the act every time to stop him, so I don't know how to stop this.

Thanks for any advice.

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clean the area really well with a good quality, low odor product. collect some of the poop beforehand, and place it where you want the lab to do his business. if there is no other noticable change in your dog apart from the pooping issue it shouldnt warrant a visit to the vet.

What are some good tricks to teach a dog?

Shirley

I'm really bored and don't have anything to do. Does anyone know some good tricks I could teach my dog. She is a 1yr old yellow lab. Right now she knows sit, lay, hug, crate, & find it. All you have to do is say the word and she does the trick.

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Well, the basic commands that every dog should know, typically, are: sit, down/lie down, stay, come, heel, no/bad, yes/good. My dog knows (in addition to the aforementioned): Go (leave me alone), Go and lie down, out (of the room), Up (jump up/stand on hind legs), fetch, drop it, upstairs, downstairs, ease up (slow down), you may eat, you may drink, and walk on. If you're looking for useful skills, those are all helpful commands (well, some are more for fun).
You could teach her things like shake paw, beg, roll over, high five, etc. OR, you could teach her the hand signals for the commands she already knows. They are very helpful. I try to teach my dog a hand signal to go with every command :)

Good luck!

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Where can I get an inexpensive, good dog crate?

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Vball is a

I am having trouble finding a 30-40 dollar wire mesh dog crate for my new puppy. I mean the dog will only be 7 pounds when full grown so it doesn't need to be giant. I have tried Petco but they only have the one I want online and the shipping is alot. Any suggestions?

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Whatever wire crate you get, DO NOT buy a Petmate wire kennel that has been sold in Walmart stores!! Here is a link showing what has happened to puppies left in these crates. http://www.kennelsafety.com/ We had all heard about this several years ago. A friend of mine sold a pup a few years back. The people had the pup for 5 days, before they called her and told her that the pup had been killed by a Petmate wire kennel! Look at the pictures on that link to see how it is constructed. Just make sure that whatever crate that you buy, it has secure hooks and connectors when the crate is put together.

Where can I get a good deal on a dog crate?

scat

I'm hoping to find a wire dog crate that is at least 33" H for under $100. Right now my dog has a 30'' crate, and it's a tad short. They seem to be just over at places like Petsmart/ Petco. Is there somewhere where they are a tad cheaper, on-line is fine!

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Ebay or Craigslist. Or you could find a local rescue near you, and see if they'll trade you for your 30" crate + a donation to their rescue =) I know the rescue I volunteer for would do it because they're not losing out and they'll get a donation.

If you go to petfinder.com and type in your zipcode it'll bring up some rescues near you that you can contact.

Good luck!

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I will be rescuing a mastiff (about 2-3 yrs old). What are some tips you can give me?

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cutiepie

Is the dog full grown at this age? Any further info that I can gather will be most helpful. I've been researching the breed for 3 months but find owners the best for info.
Thanks!!

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Experience with rescuing a dog/pup that is in poor health:
The adjustment time could be lengthy and trying for you and your new best friend, if you are adopting an abused or neglected dog. I rescued a "ghetto pup" that lived on the streets with his three siblings and mom. When I rescued my dog, there was a lengthy adjustment period. It took a combination of patience, bonding, training and lots of vet bills to get the job done.

-He didn't want to eat, so I tried everything to get some weight on him. I eventually bought large tubs of dog liver treats at Petsmart and I shredded them up in his food. It was the only thing I could get him to eat. He didn't start really gaining weight until 5-6 months after I adopted him.
- I spent a good $700 in vet bills for the first 6 months just to get him satisfactory with his puppy vaccinations, internal paresites, ear/skin infections, and weight. I also had him neutered at 6 months old (another $200).
-The first night was crazy: he spewed a "number two" in his crate at 2 am. I gave him a bath, cleaned his crate and we cuddled up under a warm blanket together on the floor... poor pup was so scared, but that was the best bonding time with him!
-For the longest time, he wouldn't go #2 in front of me or in front of his mid day dog walker. He would only do it in his crate, or if I let him hide in the grove of trees (which I figured out after many crate cleanings). That took a while to overcome. He finally is better, but he STILL won't #2 if he sees me watching...???
-We dealt with some leash aggression because he had/has such low self confidence. That took much effort on my behalf to correct. We had to consult with a dog behavioralist to fix the problem.

I believe that all these things were acreditted to the fact that my dog was abandoned and scared as a puppy. It took him a while to adjust to his new life as a royal, indoor dog. My golden, that I brought in from a breeder, did not have ANY problems because he was brought up in a good home from the start.

I'll tell you, my rescue dog and I have a bond that I can never foresee having with any other dog. It was very special to be able to rescue my dog. It's the best thing I could had done for myself and him.

Breed specific suggestions/ideas for you:
-Oh, and yes, carry a rag with you!
-Make sure you do everything possible to keep his/her hips and other joints healthy and comfortable...maybe purchase dog food with ample amounts of glucosomine to help prevent problems with your giant breed.
-Definitely look into positive reinforecment training, especially if he/she does not know how to walk on a lead properly, etc.
-Consider boarding costs for your larger dog. Research boarding facilities ahead of time. I would specifically look for facilities that will accomidate giant breeds in the fashion that suits your desires or look into reputable pet sitting.
-Consider the type of vehicle that you will use to transport your new dog. Will he/she fit okay?
-Do you have a crate for the larger dog (if you plan to crate train)?
- Research the the dog food. Since he might be a higher maintance animal (because he'll be so large), you might want to consider spending extra for the better dog food. You might also find the higher quality food will have a satisfactory impact on his/her coat, skin, health and "doggy smell."

Good luck, and GOOD FOR YOU for taking in a rescue dog. I hope that you gain as much satisfaction as I did!

Can a dog get rabies by eating an animal infected with rabies?

jellybean

My dog ate something in the backyard this morning. He wouldn't let me get near him to see what it was. He's never done this before (granted he's only a year and a half). It looked to me like a bunny or squirrel (I saw gray fur sticking out of his mouth) but when he picked it up I heard a squeaky noise like a toy so maybe it's a mouse. I'm wondering if it was infected with a disease, can it pass to him? I crated him so I could watch him more closely and see if I need to take him in or it nature will take its course. I can't find any animal remains in the backyard. What, if any, disease can be passed from one animal eating a diseased animal? Anyone have a similar experience and what to share?

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It's highly unlikely. Rabies is NOT the big scare as people seem to think. It is a VERY rare disease and some parts of the country rarely ever see it. For an example, in my county there has NEVER been a case of rabies reported in history. In southern Indiana there are more cases but mostly in bats. In 10 years in Indiana there have only been a little over 700 cases and of those, only one dog, one horse, 3 skunks. The rest were bats. You can check with your counties health department on line to get the facts on rabies in your area.
Rabies vaccine by law for the most part is a huge scam. Please read the articles.
http://www.naturalrearing.com/articles/GuestAuthors/RABIESSCAM.html

http://www.dogsadversereactions.com/rabiesChallenge.html

The facts on rabies and the vaccine for rabies speak volumes about the disease. Rabies was never a disease that has been controlled by vaccines. Rabies generally kills animals with in 7 to 10 days so there is NO way it could ever spread to an epidemic level. Rabies is no less common now that BILLIONS of pets are being over vaccinated then it was before the vaccine came out. It is a self limiting disease meaning that animals die quickly and do not have the opportunity to caue major spread of the disease.
There are thousands of pets in my county getting rabies vaccines at 50 bucks a pop annually for a disease that has never been seen here. It's more about the money it brings to vets and drug makers and the county for officials then it is about the prevention of a disease that doesn't even exist here. Ridiculous!
All that said... I would not be concerned about your pet eating a dead animal and getting rabies.
There is conflicting info out there on whether or not it could even be spread by eating a dead animal. A fact we do know is that rabies disease can not survive or thrive in animals with a temperature of lower then 99 degrees. For example.. opposums do not carry rabies because of their body temperature being 98. So it only stands to reason that if an animal has been dead for a while it wouldn't have the temperature to support the disease. Yet I saw one web site that claimed in warm weather the disease would die with in 24 hours on a dead animal but they claim in winter months it could live in the animal for many months. This doesn't make a drop of sense! lol If the facts are the disease can't live under 99 degrees then how the hell is it going to live in freezing temps?
Anyway... don't worry about it. :)

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What is the best material for a dog kennel/run floor?

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Woody

6' by 6' Fencing will be attached to a shed so the dog can go in and out. What is ideal material for the "floor" of the outdoor run? Concrete? Grass? Mulch? Rubber? Why?
Other ideas?
This kennel is for very intermittent use, as ours is a house dog.

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Dogs should NOT be kept on concrete - bad for joints, feet, etc. Grass would be turned to mud in no time by a bored dog confined in a small run. A good option would be pea gravel - not bad for the dog's feet and easy to hose down to clean it.

Adopting a Dog: What should I bring to the shelter when adopting for the car trip back?

Dana

Hey! Tomorrow (Friday July 11th) we are gonna go for a 1 1/2 hour drive to adopt our second dog! But what supplies should I bring besides credit cards and cash for the dog? Like a kennel? Do they supply those? My other dog will be with us, and there isn't enough room for them both to sit in the back. Should I also bring toys to keep them occupied? Please help!

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Collar; ID tag (if not issued by the shelter); lead or leash; travel crate or travel harness; towels for the dog to lie upon; more towels or paper towels to clean up if the dog should get carsick; trash bag to contain any clean up materials used (if any); unscented baby wipes or moist towelettes to help clean up the dog if it should get car sick; travel water bowl, since it's going to be a bit of a ride, and you may find yourself stopping along the way; water - either for the dog to drink, or most certainly to help clean the dog up if there's a carsickness problem; poop collecting bags if you have to stop for a nature call.

Good luck, and best joy!

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$2000 REWARD: Do you know of dogs named Jellybean or Sabby? King charles cavalier spaniels, Brisbane area Qld?

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Colin

A $2000 reward is offerred for anyone that can locate the whereabouts of these 2 dogs:

Jellybean (Jelly Bean), and
Sabby (Sabbie, full name is Sebastian)

Jelly is a 4yo blenheim (brown and white) cavalier.
Sabby is a 7yo blenheim cavalier.

They were allegedly last known to be in the custody of Shae Sanders (Shae Marie Sanders) of Anebellesque Kennels.

Shae allegedly declines to notify anyone of the dogs current whereabouts. She alledegy declines to tell anyone if they are alive or dead, if they have been abandoned by her, if they have been sold by her, or re-homed by her, or given away by her.

Without Shae's co-operation, this is the only way we can make an attempt to locate these dogs and make sure they are safe.

Allegedly, Shae has been instructed by her lawyers and legal team not to comment on this situation, presumably so she doesn't incriminate herself. Shae Sanders is allegedly know to be affiliated with Pat (Patrick) Brunet photography.

Can you assist?

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I'm sorry, but I haven't heard anything.

Good luck though, I'll keep an eye out! =/

10 points for the BEST ANSWER!!!?

Amal

Hi!
Name some store names which are funny.
BEST ANSWER WINS 10 POINTS!
Thumbs-up to all sensible answers.
There is one which I know:
Fishy Trading

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Leaven and Earth ~ Bakery, Berkeley, CA
Rising Loafer ~ Restaurant/Bakery, Pleasanton, CA
The Hop Yard ~ Restaurant/Microbrewery, Pleasanton, CA
Juan More Taco ~ Taqueria in Fremont, CA
Citizen Canine ~ Dog Kennel, Oakland, CA
Every Dog Has Its Day Careâ¢, Inc. ~ Dog Kennel, Emeryville, CA
Miss Pearl's Jam House ~ Restaurant, Oakland, CA
Bullshifters ~ Former Manual Transmission/Clutch Repair, San Jose, CA
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Tax Preperation, Glen Burnie, Maryland
Many Happy Returns ~ Tax Preperation, St. Petersburg, Florida
Many Happy Returns Inc. ~ Sample Return Service, NYC
Den of Antiquities ~ Victoria, Australia
A Den of Antiquity ~ Ashville, North Carolina
Crapo Appliance Service ~ Redmond, Washington
It's A Crewel World ~ Salem, Massachusetts
Bead It ~ Bead Store, Santa Cruz, CA
2 the Point ~ Needlepoint Store, Pleasanton, CA
The Best Little Hairhouse In Town ~ Camp Springs, Maryland
The Best Little Hairhouse On Campus ~ Two Locations
The Best Little Hairhouse In Gresham ~ Gresham, Oregon
Wok N Roll ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Linoleum Dicks ~ Floor Covering Store, San Jose, CA
Cyclepath ~ Bicycle Store, Hayward & San Mateo, CA
Know Knew Books ~ Used Book Store, Palo Alto, CA
Booked Solid ~ Used Book Store, Bradford, VT
Chain Reation Bicycles ~ Bicycle Store, Redwood City, CA
Pizza My Heart ~ Several Locations in the San Francisco Bay Area
Peace A Pizza ~ Several Locations in Pennsylvania, 1 in New Jersey,
1 in Delaware and 1 in Florida
Pizza Orgasmica & Brewing Co ~ San Francisco, CA
99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall ~ Restaurant & Pub Santa Cruz, CA
Hour Place ~ Clock Store, Capitola, CA
Garden of Eat'n ~ Restaurant, Utopia, TX
Beauty and the Bistro ~ Unrelated Restaurants in a few US cities
Little Miss Muffin ~ Specialty Bakery, Chicago, IL
Shuck's Transmission Service ~ Fremont, CA
Long Won ~ Chinese Take Out, Brooklyn, NY
Peek Funeral Home ~ Westminster, CA
Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors ~ Various locations in Texas
Kuntz Insurance Group ~ Brookhaven PA
Mama Zuma's Revenge ~ chips made by Route 11 Potato Chips, Middletown, VA
Salt and Battery ~ Fish and Chips, Brisbane, Australia
Wok Around the Clock ~ Earlville, Queensland Australia
El Squid Roe ~ Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Master Baiter's Sportfishing and Tackle ~ Puerto Vallarta, Mexcio
Dirty Dick's Crab House ~ Sea Food Restaurant, Outer Banks, NC & Panama City, FL
Mangy Moose Saloon ~ Jackson Hole, WY
Animal ~ Restaurant, Los Angeles, CA
Beaver Liquors ~ Various Places around the Planet
Beaver Bath Car Wash, LLC ~ Beaver, West Virgina
The Chocolate Mess ~ Chocolate Fountain Rentals, San Francisco Bay Area
The Daily Grind Coffee House/Café ~ Multiple Locations across the US
The Daily Grind Coffee Shop ~ Multiple Locations across the US
It's A Grind Coffee House ~ Multiple Locations across the US
Hickey's Pharmacies ~ Ireland
Hash House A Go Go ~ Presents "Twisted Farm Food", Restaurant, San Diego, CA
Schmidt-Haus Realty ~ Northern, WI
Schickhaus Meats ~ Meat Packing Company, NJ
Frodo Joe's Coffee & Tea ~ Coffee Shop, San Lorenzo & Hayward, CA
Frodo Joe's La Petit Café ~ Coffee Shop, Sandwiches & Crepes, Fremont, CA

thats all in my list!

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My dog destroys every crate cover I buy. What can I use that she cannot destroy to cover her crate?

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She is a year and a half, English Bulldog. In the past, I have used cloth coverings, however, she would even chew wood if I used it to cover her crate.

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Personally, I'd just ditch the crate cover. I don't like to put anything inside or over the crate, as when a dog chews that stuff up, they could end up with a painful and expensive intestinal blockage.

What is the reasoning for putting a blanket over a dog crate?

Reecie

We crate our dog during the day with nothing on the top of it. However, we have seen that some of our friends put blankets over the crate that covers all sides but the front. What is the significance of that. I would ask my friends but can't get in touch with them....Thanks !
Never thought of the ventilation being an issue. She is an indoor dog ( mainly )and we keep our house set at 70 and the ceiling fan always going so shes not exposed to any outdoor climate while in the crate.

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The reason is to make it more denlike and appear safe. Dogs naturally like den-like areas and feel safer in dark places.

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How do you start a dog walking Business?

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Fashion Fe

Hey well im 13 and I really LOVE animals! I really want to start a dog walking buisness but I am getting no customers... Me and friend made flyers and hung one up on everyones door ( on our neighborhood) putting my information, and this is a week ago! I really need help! And I would do it this summer since im not busy and I have experince before

Answer
Below given steps will help you.

1. Get the right training. The Dog Walking Academy, for example, offers a certificate in dog walking to graduates of a workshop that takes place in multiple locations. Students gain increased understanding of animal behavior, techniques in dog fighting and pack management, and comprehensive knowledge of how to market and manage the business.
2. Compile a business plan. Calculate the number of hours each day that you can devote to the business, work out how much money you require to start, and what you need to earn each month for the business to be viable.
3. Decide on the services you will offer. These may include overnight pet sitting in the owner's home or yours, or doggie day care if you have suitable premises. You can offer long or short dog walks for groups and individuals, or 15-minute potty breaks for dogs that live close by.
4. Research the going rates for dog walking and sitting in your area and set your prices. Services in suburban areas are often cheaper than downtown, and dog walkers can tailor their prices to provide a discount for more than one dog. According to Pet Business Experts' website, the average price for dog walking in 2011 is between $22 and $30 per hour, and half price for a second dog from the same client that will be walking with the first dog.
5. Register your business by completing the application form on the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) website, and contact the IRS to register for business and sales tax. Find out from your state authority if you require a boarding kennel or other license to pet sit in your home.
6. Join local and national pet sitting associations, such as Petsit USA, Petsitters International and the National Association of Professional Petsitters. These associations and others, such as the San Francisco Professional Dog Walkers Association, have rules and standards for members to adhere to, as well as directories on which they will list your business for marketing purposes.
7. Take out liability insurance to protect yourself and your income, and a fidelity bond that will cover any losses to clients resulting from your actions. Most business permits require you to have these in place before you apply for your license, and clients will welcome the fact that you do.
8. Create a website, fliers and business cards for marketing your business. Ask your local pet store and veterinarian's office to display these on your behalf, and to refer potential clients to your services. Ask your friends to share your website on their social media pages, and to refer you to pet owners they know.

What vaccinations does my pet need for internnation travel to usa?

Mira

English bulldog. Fly from Ukraine to USA.
Thank you.

Answer
NOLA guy is spot on with his answer, but I would strongly advice you against taking an English Bulldog on a plane. As you're going on an international flight, your dog will have to travel in the cargo hold. This is considered safe for most dogs, but snub-nosed dog breeds are at much greater risk as they have extremely low tolerances for heat and cold. Many airlines have banned these breeds altogether, especially in the summer months when it's hot.

If you're going on holiday, do your dog a favour and kennel him or leave him with friends or family. If you're moving, speak to a veterinarian for advice on minimising the risks of air travel.

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how big of a dog crate?

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Ruby

I think I need medium I'm getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback German Shepherd/Pitbull/Lab female puppy i want a double door with a divider..how many inches long should i get? and please give me a link to one (Petco, pls, thanks!!)

Thank u very much

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800 series 39, 40 inches

Should I keep my dog or return him to the shelter due to cost of vet bills?

Rhapsody

I adopted a mixed dog from the Humane Society on May 20. I was told he was heartworm positive, but otherwise he was healthy. 2 days later my dog developed Kennel Cough and I found traces of intestinal worms in his stool. I took him to the vet and they charged me $231.51 to treat these problems and to do bloodwork for his upcoming heartworm treatment. I was told heartworm treatment would cost $600 to $1000, which is way more than I thought it would be. I had to wait for his cough to go away before scheduling his first heartworm treatment. When I took him in it cost $321.61 for part 1 of treatment, but in the x-rays a foreign object showed up. Now, I've been home with the dog constantly or he's been in a crate so I doubt he swallowed something at my home. He was severely underweight when I took him home and he has had a lack of appetite since I got him. It's been a struggle to get him to eat, sometimes I have to feed him by hand to get him interested. Now the vet says it'll cost me $176 to bring him in and induce vomiting to see if the object will come up. If not, then the dog will need stomach surgery, plus his second part of heartworm treatment which will cost another $400. I don't know how much surgery will cost.

I still have a week and a half to return the dog to the shelter and get a refund, return all of his belongings to Petco, and get a refund on the pet insurance that I bought but won't cover because these conditions are pre-existing.

I was willing to cough up the $800 heartworm cost because even though I was mistaken about the cost (I thought it would be $200-$300) I knew that my dog had this problem. I am irritated about the other problems that the Humane Society didn't tell me about, although they probably didn't know cause he didn't show any symptoms.

My mom and my fiance think I should return the dog since they think it's ridiculous that I might have to pay for surgery. I've already spent $600 on vet bills and I really love the dog, so I don't want to take him back. However, I only saved up enough money to get a dog and cover any minor health issues; I just graduated from college and I have to pay back my loans in 6 months so I shouldn't empty out my savings account to care for the dog.

I'm really torn about what to do. I can't stop crying when I think about it. I know the reasonable thing to do would be to return the dog since I was under the impression he was healthy and wouldn't cost too much. But I have really enjoyed spending the last 2.5 weeks with my dog and he's the sweetest thing. What should I do?
Yes I should have researched how much heartworm treatment cost, but I could only put the dog on hold for 24 hrs, my family was visiting in town, and I had to get supplies and clean house to make it ready for the dog. I AM WILLING TO PAY for the heartworm treatment, but can't pay for the surgery too.

He has shown NO symptoms for the ingested object aside from being underweight with a low appetite, which he already had when I got him. It has not created a blockage, he poops 3 times a day. It's unlikely that he ate it at my house since he hasn't been left alone.

I have pet insurance just for situations like this one. BUT it doesn't cover this because it happened during the policy waiting period.
Turns out he didn't swallow anything. Additional x rays show that he has a BB embedded in his skin and the object near his stomach is a pellet from a gun. Somebody shot him twice.

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Get back to the rescue and see what they say and see if they can help with this.

You shouldn't be getting a dog and within a couple of weeks spending that sort of money.

Rescues usually have their veterinary treatment at a lower cost and the least they should do is put it through their books. This should of all been done when you took the dog on.

Do go back to them.

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Can a ferret live in a carrier for a week?

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Haley

My parents are divorced and i've been wanting to get a ferret for a while.My dad is keen on the idea of getting a ferret for me but my mom doesn't want to have a large cage in her apartment! Since ferrets need bunches of socializing and attention I would have to take it back and forth but I don't know how I'll be able to get a cage in my moms apartment since cages cost a bunch of money. Would my ferret be able to live in a carrier or some sort of dog crate for a week if i modified it to be able to live in it? ( food,water,blankets or a sleep sack,toys and a litter box) or would it stress my ferret out to much or would it be ok? (I go back and forth between my moms and dads every week)

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Honestly, I would think that would be too stressful for the ferret...even if you did have a large cage available at your mom's. I personally would wait until you're out on your own to get a ferret.

Problem with getting rabbits from cage to crate in garden?

celine

So I have 2 Flemish giant rabbits, they have a pretty big cage, but we bought a large metal dog crate (biggest size) so we can let them in the garden in the summer

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First we only had the male (he's castrated), and we had grass and sand in his cage, but when we got the female a year later, she started to dig, not that much of a problem, because we have concrete plates 50cm deep in the ground and around the cage in the ground, so they cant escape (that was for our dwarf rabbits we had before), but we also have chickens in the same cage, but they're seperated by a fence, but whatever

So to give them the chance to also be able to eat fresh grass, we bought the crate, they can't dig through the holes in the bottom but the grass comes through it, they really enjoy it

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But the problem is that we have a pretty big garden, and in the middle is a tree and we have the crate under it so there's shadow in it
My rabbits love to get petted, but hate it to be carried, the one we had first could go freely in the garden but when we got the 2nd, it wasn't possible since she'll definately run away,
So we have to carry them from their cage to the crate, wish causes them a lot of stress, my hands and arms a lot of scratches and they lose a lot of fur so my clothes are full of fur if I carry them

Can someone give me an idea/advice how I could fix this? I thought of buying a XXL rabbit tunnel (they're 15m) but they're too small for my rabbits (since they're flemish giants)
Is there anything else I could use to get them from the cage to the crate without having to carry them?
(I also can't carry the crate with them in since their paws will stick through it)
@Elizabeth
They're flemish giants, and most harnesses are made for dwarf or normal sized rabbits, so they won't fit
I bought a puppy harness and triedto but it on the female (did it very slowly and patiently) but she hated it :(
The male can easily be free in the garden, he won't run away, but I don't dare it with the female since she a bit euhh.... aggressive? Active? You know what I mean.... She's born the August 15th so her zodiac sign is Leo, I nickname her Pretty Little Lion :p
But if the male is free in the garden, and the female in the crate, she just flips out, so I can't just put her alone in the crate

@Other two
Thank you! Hadn't even thought of that! We have a carrier for if they have to go to the vet, they're scared of it, so maybe in this way I can teach them something fun is gonna happen when they go in it!

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what u could do is buy a large dog carrier and when you want them to move, tempt them into it and carry it across to the crate. When they go in and out the crate give them a treat and praise them, it works, when you carry them in a carrier walk really slowly and try to either get a really dark one or one thats really airy and they can see around them (that one is best), the plastic ones last longest. Hope it helped,

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how do i stop my dog from jumping the fence?

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Jason Kasd

I have a very large backyard surrounded by a 6ft chainlink fence. I have basically no money and i am desperate. My dogs go over or under the fence. theyve never attacked they just explore and romp around but my neightbors are frustrated though-- they bark at their horses--. I cant afford shock collars, fence extensions, etc. I am flat broke. Basically if im not at work im with my dogs. they are 1. we play fetch, tug, walk, laser light, etc.. they sleep in my room, they get lots of attention and i love them to death but if i cant keep them out of the neightbors yard my parents may get rid of my puppies

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If you are flat broke, then you don't let your dogs outside unless you go with them. Confine or crate them indoors when you're not home. When you get some money, you can put "baffles" around the fence top and bottom, or else build a proper dog run and keep them inside.

If your dogs keep getting out, one of the neighbors will get fed up and shoot them. So if you can't/won't control them, re-home the dogs before that happens.

cute dog becomes mean with a bone?

Muchka

My cutest 1 year old cocker spaniel turned mean when I bought him a bone. He growles and bites my daughter and husband. What to do - to take the bone away or discipline him? How?

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It is sometimes called food aggression (for edible bones) or resource guarding (for food/water bowls, bones, toys, crates/beds, etc). I have not been able to cure my oldest Golden of it largely because she came to me from an abusive situation. If your dog has been abused, it may be best to simply give her space when she gets the occasional treat. With my dog, we carefully regulate what kinds of toys and foods she gets so that she is rarely given known triggers. If she does get something and is guarding it, we distract her with a piece of cheese or a spoon of peanut butter and while she's occupied, someone takes the toy. For non-abused dogs, this issue can usually be dealt with by general obedience training and properly establishing pack hierarchy in your household. As much as I dislike Cesar Milan, if your dog has not been abused, you might try his methods for this problem with your dog. If you haven't done an obedience class, that's another thing you should do.

Properly trained, a dog should have no problem giving up anything, even food, to its owner. My other two dogs have never had a problem because they were raised from puppies to know that I am in charge and I may take anything from them that I want. I can tell my Lab that something is 'mine' and she will let me take it from her mouth and adopt a submissive posture (especially avoiding looking at the toy or making eye contact with me). The release for her is actually "[her name]'s turn" which means she can take the toy or the food from my hand and play with it/eat it. Teaching her this was simply an extension of obedience training. She knew she had to listen to me and I simply had to teach her what I meant when I used those command words. If your dog knows to sit, make it sit and stay, hold the bone down near the ground a few feet in front of the dog and do not let the dog move from sit-stay. After an appropriate amount of time, tell it that it may take the bone. Generally, the act of making the dog stay reminds it that you are in charge and your are giving it this bone. Work next on distracting the dog with a better/tastier treat and taking the bone while it is distracted. Then allow it to see that you have taken the bone and repeat the sit-stay procedure. Don't do this all the time - only when training the commands you choose for taking possession and giving the dog a turn. Over time, after you take the toy and then give it back, the dog may become less aggressive. Only when you are sure it is safe and the dog will not bite should you allow a young child to do the same exercise and the child must be supervised.

Related skills to teach the dog may include things such as not begging. My Lab was taught to back away from my table on command so that she would not beg. This helped to establish the pack order as well. By setting myself up with a plate of food on a tv tray (because it was closer to her nose level than the kitchen table and because I could set it between her and myself), I told the dog to 'back up' and pushed her backwards until she learned what I meant when I said those words. Eventually, she knew that she had to stay back a certain distance and assume a submissive posture (keeping lower than my plate - even if I sit on the floor she lays down, and not looking enviously at my food). Some people also use the sit-stay method for feeding as another way to enforce dominance. I don't use it because my three dogs tend to use meal times to establish the pack order amongst themselves and I don't want to mess with the order they have at any given moment by inadvertently feeding the wrong one first. If you have one dog though, it's another possibility.

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Where is the best place to buy a dog crate?

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shakeyour@

I've been looking for a dog crate for my beagle/ basset hound but everywhere is so expensive! I bought a mesh one from walmart but she ripped that right up. Even Walmart for a cheap one is min 50 dollars for crappy quality! I keep looking on ebay but they are all too expensive too. If anyone knows of any place to buy a good quality dog crate for less money please let me know. Thanks!

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You could try posting it as a need on freecycle.org...you could post a "want to buy" on craigslist.com, or you could try local rummage sales. Do any of your local radio stations have a program to buy/sell/trade items?

A crate is going to cost in the $50-$100 range for that size. I bought a nice one at Sportsman's Warehouse for my toy dog that was reasonably priced. Tractor Supply used to have the best prices on crates. Check out farm stores/hunting supply stores in your area for crates...they often have lower prices on pet supplies (and they are often much higher quality, as well).

Where can I get an inexpensive, good dog crate?

Vball is a

I am having trouble finding a 30-40 dollar wire mesh dog crate for my new puppy. I mean the dog will only be 7 pounds when full grown so it doesn't need to be giant. I have tried Petco but they only have the one I want online and the shipping is alot. Any suggestions?

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Whatever wire crate you get, DO NOT buy a Petmate wire kennel that has been sold in Walmart stores!! Here is a link showing what has happened to puppies left in these crates. http://www.kennelsafety.com/ We had all heard about this several years ago. A friend of mine sold a pup a few years back. The people had the pup for 5 days, before they called her and told her that the pup had been killed by a Petmate wire kennel! Look at the pictures on that link to see how it is constructed. Just make sure that whatever crate that you buy, it has secure hooks and connectors when the crate is put together.

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Has anyone traveled with a cat in a small dog crate?

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J

Two cats, want to keep them separated for a long trip. Thinking of putting them each in a dog crate. Anyone try this before? What were the results? What size crate would allow for a small litter pan and lounging room per crate?

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I don't know about them both in the same crate.. that sounds like a nightmare. They might take their frustration out on the other.. the cat might scratch the dog (unintentionally) while trying to get out as they always do, and this could lead to a fight, etc. etc.

I would recommend two separate ones; and I always put a little blanket in side so they can sleep eventually, and I cover the crate with another sheet so it is dark for them (keep in mind the temperature in your area though! Don't want it too get to hot with a sheet over the crate) But it does calm them down after a little while.

How do i use a dog crate to make it pee outside?

Dean

I heard that there were ways of using the dog crate for potty training.
EX. leave it in there and look for any unusual behavior and make it go outside on a leash or something

(dunno if thats right ^^ up there)
So how do i use a dog crate to potty train it?

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Being in the crate doesn't teach your puppy to pee outside, you taking the puppy outside and rewarding it when it pees outside does. Crate training just helps in this process by encouraging the puppy to hold it's bladder.

Dogs instinctively like to "den", they like small, closed in places to sleep and call their own, so a crate is like that for a dog. Once your dog is properly introduced to it's crate, and trained to not mind the door being closed, he will not want to pee in there, because it's his bed. Who likes to sleep in pee? So then the dog will WANT to hold it's bladder until you can take it outside to pee.

BUT, puppies physically can't hold their bladders all that long. Puppy can be in it's crate up to the number of months it is old (so a two month puppy need to be let out every 2 hours). So again, using the crate training method takes consistency on your part, letting the puppy out very often so it can be outside and learn that is where it should go pee.

Puppies need to be let outside after drinking, as soon as they wake up, after eating and after a good play session. Also, just every couple of hours or so when they are really young. If you leave your puppy in the crate too long, it won't want to pee in it's bed, but it will have no choice but to do so, which really slows down the training process.

Good Luck!

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Where can I find Virginia Creeper plants, not seeds?

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Toto's mom

I want to grow it on a dog kennel fence to provide shade and hide the fence from the street. I live in Missouri, need to find someplace that ships it or to get it instate

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Yahoo! has a PlantSwap group. Sometimes you can get really good plants from others. Usually, all you have to pay is the shipping. I have sent and received several plants through this group.

How would u go about shipping a dog from Texas to Virginia?

green34

a friend took his dog on vacation hes car broke down and he had to leave dog with friend cause he rode bus back to get back to work.

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There are also companies that will drive your dog across country for about $500. Do a Yahoo search for "pet transport" and you'll get a bunch of them. Your friend could try putting an ad up at the local colleges - there are often students traveling who might be looking to make a few bucks.

Most airlines won't take a dog in baggage during the summer - too much risk of heatstroke. Although the cargo area where the dogs are is air conditioned during the flight, it can get fatally hot while the plane is on the ground. Most airlines have a website where you can find out the rules. I'd drive my dog before I'd fly it in the summer. If you do fly - get a sturdy plastic airline approved vari-kennel. Put loctite on all of the screws to keep them from vibrating loose. Buy four heavy nylon straps and wrap them around the crate in all directions, so that there is no way that it can accidentally come open. (Someone's Westminster Show Dog was lost at JFK this year!) Make sure your name and address and emergency phone numbers are securely attached to the crate in several places.

Also, make sure your dog is well crate-trained so that he isn't stressed during the flight. Never give him tranquilzers - they can affect his ability to cool himself.

I've flown my dogs to shows many times without incident (in November) - we always give the pilot a cute picture of our dogs as we board the plane to remind him that he has living cargo on this trip.

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What would be the right size crate for a 60 lb male boxer?

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info

Have a male boxer 60 lb been destroying everything along with my fostered dog. I need a big crate to put him in. What would be the right size for him?

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When you go to the pet store, they usually have a weight range for each crate, as well as names of breeds who normally fit in that size. My 65 pound lab uses a crate that is 42 inches long, 26 inches wide, and 28 inches high. I think this size is considered x-large. The next smallest size (large) is 36x28x24. You might be able to get away with the smaller size. My advice is to measure how long your dog is when lying down. That will tell you how long you need the crate to be.

And crate training is a fine practice. IT is not mean to the dog, when used correctly. It's not a substitute for obedience training, but it is the safest way to make sure your dog doesn't destroy things and hurt himself when you are not there.

How long can a dog hold their bladder?

HelpingHan

I'm trying to convince my parents to let us get a dog, but one of their concerns is that it would be alone in the house for about 7 and 1/2 hours during the week. Is this too long to ask the dog, possibly a lab or golden retriever, to hold their bladder, and would it be cruel to leave them alone for so long on the weekdays?

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As a puppy YES it is too long but you can use a crate to contain the puppy where you have newspaper put down and its bedding in the back and if desperate the puppy will wee on thee paper,,that is your only answer.
Adult dogs varies from dog to dog but l can assure you l could leave my dogs for 18 hours straight and they would not wee in the house but than they are show dogs and obedience dogs but that does not matter they are adults not pups.so recommend to your parents the idea of the crate and if you are getting the above breed you need a 36in to 42 crate which is the fold down variety and nearly everyone uses them for house training pups or containing dogs in certain situations.
Good luck hope you get a puppy as you will get so much joy out of it

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Does anyone know a reasonably priced dog boarding/sitting place in Jacksonville Florida? (Southside area)?

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Urfavgrl

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Here is a site that could help you find a dog boarding place:

http://www.puppysites.com/boarding_fl.shtml

Possible Paranormal Activity? HELP?

Courtney

Before I give the details, I just have to say that i've always been a skeptic. i believe in my younger years I have experianced a few things worth questioning, but could possibly have explainations. I've never been able to prove anything when dealing with strange happenings, which still leaves me as a skeptic.

The following events have happened sometime between Friday, January 15th through today, January 26th.

A couple of friends of mine, brought an Ouija board over to our new apartment on the 15th. We were having somewhat of a get together, and drinking. I didn't touch the thing, I haven't messed with one of those in about five - six years.

Now. I believe what followed after, all has an explaination. I believe their could be a reason behind everything we're witnessing, but I can't help to be spoked, considering I haven't heard any of the following before, and we have lived here almost two months.

THE 15TH AND 16TH: The night of the 15th, and 16th, I can't recall anything happening. Although, both mornings, when my fiance and I woke up, at the same time, we could hear a popping noise in the kitchen, while we are both in bed. Both mornings this has occured at the exact same time. It almost sounds as if it's a two litter popping, when the air rises in it. Though, we don't have any bottles in the kitchen. I'm sure there's an explaination for the noise, though we find it odd it has happened at the same time both mornings.

THE 16TH - 17TH: On the night of the 16th. We were laying in bed, we have a blowup matress, considering we just moved to Knoxville, from Jacksonville, FL. And don't have all of our items. I was laying closest to the bedroom door, and our dog was laying on my side of the bed, on the floor. It took me sometime to get to sleep. We hadn't thought anything about the bottles, I didn't even consider anything paranormal at this point. Our bedroom door will not open on it's own. If anything, it wants to close by itself, and refuses to stay open. I shut all doors when I go to sleep. It's an OCD thing for me. I was having trouble sleeping. I had this feeling that someone was staring at me, or watching me. Jenova, our dog, was having trouble sleeping too. Around 10 minutes after I finally got to sleep, I heard the door pop open, and the handle jingled, as if someone had twisted it, and let go. The door creaked up a bit, and then stopped. It did not close back. As I have said before, this door, closes on its own.

THE 17TH: Adam had the day off, and we were hanging out at the house. At some point, he walked into the bedroom, and shortly came out. He then asked me why I set the Space Heater in the bedroom, to 100 degree's. We've NEVER touched the heater, as our heater works well enough, and have never had to use it. It's not digital, it's a knob that you have to turn, and it sticks as well. There is no reason for me to have turned it all the way up. I hadn't told him about the handle. But I found the heater turned all the way up odd, and decided to tell him. After explaining to him what happened with the bedroom door the previous night, he laughed a little, and joked that maybe it was because of the board. This is around the time I started thinking about it. But, me being skeptic, and thinking there could be a reason for everything that's happened. About two minutes after telling him what happened, the same thing happened, this time with the closet door. And, the closet door, acts just as the bedroom door. I walked into the bedroom, the closet was completely open. I tapped it, and it closed. We tried to get it to stay open, but it wouldn't stay on it's own. Although, previously, it was.

Nothing to odd happened the next few days.

I don't remember which day it was, but he confronted me about the space heater again. This time, it was on 60. Again, I hadn't touched it. Now, the knob is NOT on the heater. It's on the opposite wall, and it's too high for any of my dogs to accidently knock into it. It's about level with my head.

LAST NIGHT THE 25TH - 26TH: We were sleeping in the living room. I woke up, at around 3AM. And Adam was awake next to me, I asked him why he wasn't sleeping, and he told me to hush. So, I listended for a bit, and could hear what SOUNDED like, a few notes of music, every few minutes. Just barely auidable. It sounded as if it was coming from the TV. It would switch from sounding like music, to sounding like a conversation on the TV. Imagine your TV being on very low, almost to the point where you cant here it, but can pick up a few bits of conversation. Only, your TV is completly off. I thought, maybe the neighbors were playing music, or had their TV loud. The thing is, there is 10 apartments to a Unit. And we're 1 of 3 families that live in our unit. There are three floors, us on the top, and the other two on the first floor. There's nobody directly beside, or below us.

As for today. Adam left the house for work around 10AM. I went back to sleep, awaking

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Ouija boards don't summon spirits or anything they work by the ideometer effect, you push it around subconsciously yourself so you may as well have said that your friends had a nice game of checkers or any other game, since playing them will have exactly the same effect as the ouija - that is none.

It's a bit hard for any of us to identify where your noises and stuff are coming from since we can't hear them and don't have access to your house to investigate, but that seeing you said in the first sentence that you are a skeptic I'm sure you will find answers that aren't based on spooky magic. And sometimes we hear noises and never work out exactly what they are - which doesn't matter since they are causing us no harm and being skeptics we know that they don't originate from some paranormal source.

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