Why is Florida always the place where crime is showcased on TV?

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Driver

There are 15 states with a higher murder rate then Florida yet it seems like most crimes showcased on TV are based here. Has anyone else noticed this?
I am not talking about old movies like Scarface or CSI Miami. Im talking about dateline or investigation discovery. Real cases that's they have made into documentaries.

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It has a pretty backdrop, besides some states reward tv production companies with perks to film there. Hawai'i Five-0 isn't filmed there same for Dog The Bounty Hunter... seems TV history would point to New York as being the crime showcase winner.

OK, so you are a TV producer, you want to make a crime story doc. Do you want to go to Detroit, or Miami? What looks better for ratings, tropical vistas, blazing sunsets, and a palm tree or two for measure, or a boarded up city, that is half burnt, and full of drug users... And again, the State of Florida has a Film Department that rolls out the red carpet to production companies. Detroit has crack.

Things to do in Houston during winter break?

downtowngu

I am planning to go to Houston for a week in Winter Break from December 22nd - January 1st or 2nd. Anyone know anything fun and exciting to do for that week? I am already aware of CityPass, so anymore suggestions would be much appreciated.

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Here's a running list I keep adding to of things to do in all parts of Houston:

The Kemah Boardwalk

Reliant Center, Minute Maid Park, George R. Brown Convention Center

Houston Aeros, Texans, Comets, Astros, Dynamos, and the Rockets

38 outdoor public swimming pools in the Houston area

Galveston Island - The Strand, the Bolivar Peninsular Ferry and Crystal Beach, Schlitterbahn Water Park, Bishop's Palace, Sea Wolf Park, Stewart Beach, Moody Gardens and IMAX, Mosquito Cafe, Pier 21 Museum on the Galveston Hurricane, The Lone Star Flight Museum, Texas Seaport Museum, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig and Museum, and the Sea Turtle Exhibit

Hermann Park and the Mecom Fountain. Be sure to visit the Japanese Gardens in Hermann Park. One of the most romantic places in the city.

Clear Lake, Lake Conroe, and Lake Houston

Brazos Bend State Park

The George Ranch

Penzey's (516 W. 19th St) in the Heights is a spice-lover's dream. Anyone who's been one of their catalog shoppers simply must stop in to stock up on cinnamons, curries, and other spices.

Miller Outdoor Theater (check online for performance schedule) IT'S FREE

Discovery Green and the many other parks around town. There's horse and buggy rides.

The Katy Mills Mall, the Galleria, Memorial City Mall - also, Willowbrook Mall, River Oaks Shopping Center, The Woodlands Mall, First Colony Mall, Uptown Park, First Colony Mall, West Oaks Mall, and many others around town

The downtown underground tunnel system

Lakewood Church - an experience - the largest church in the nation

The Art Car Museum 140 Heights Blvd. 77007 (713) 861 - 5526 - It's FREE

Holocaust Museum 5401 Caroline St.77004 (713) 942-8000 Gen. Admission is FREE

Williams Tower & Water Wall & 3 acre park great for pics & picnics. Also has horse & buggy rides.

San Jacinto Monument and Battleground State Historical Park

The Houston Ballet Company, The Houston Opera, and the Houston Symphony

The Heights Gazebo and the Monthly Neighborhood Bazaar on Yale Street.

Houston Arboretum and Nature Center

Rothko Chapel

Port of Houston

The Houston Zoo - FREE on all city holidays

The Houston Zoo/Hermann Park Train & Paddle Boats

The 350 parks citywide (all types - hike & bike, skate, dog, tennis, & golf)

The Houston Rodeo - in February each year - the world's largest

The Houston Ship Channel

Splashtown Waterpark

The Houston Skyline in the morning, at night, and on the 4th of July

The Light Rail System

Imperial Holly Corporation - The mountain of sugar!

Visit Town Square shops and restaurants in Sugar Land.

Houston Public Library System

NASA Space Center

Old Town Spring

The Woodlands Water Taxi

The Children's Museum - Fantastic!
Over 23 museums in the Museum District alone. Over 40 musuems city wide.

All the festivals held monthly in the city. Consult the Houston Chronicle newspaper's Entertainment Section each Thursaday for information on the upcoming weekend.

Pick up a Lesiure Learning periodical, free, or visit the website for many wonderful options.

Also, pick up the Houston Press paper, also free, or visit online for many great reviews and their great "Best of Lists."

The Labyrinth on the University of Thomas Campus (3800 Montrose) It's a beautiful flagstone replica of the Labyrinth of Chartres and is flanked by rose bushes perpetually in bloom.

Diverse Works Artspace (1117 East Freeway)-super cool place for those who love art, dance & theater. It's got a New York vibe written all over it.

The Forbidden Gardens in Katy, Texas.
Forbidden Gardens has 6,000 1/3 scale terra-cotta soldiers in formation as they were buried in the 3rd century.

Paintball, Lazer Tag, Go Carts, Skate Board Parks, Ice Skating Rinks, Roller
Skating Rinks, Shooting Ranges

The Mercer Arboretum in Humble

Snorkeling, Canoeing, Boating, Water Skiing, Kayaking, Sky Diving, Hot Balloon Rides, Dinner Cruises on the Bay in Kemah, Helicopter Rides or Plane Rides over Houston, Horseback Riding and Scuba Diving

Sam Houston Race Track

The Mad Potter and many places like it around town for selecting pre-cast ceramics, glazing them, and having them fired.

At The Potter's Place you can take a hands on lesson, one on one with the teacher, at a potter's wheel. After you create your work of art, you can go back and paint it and they will fire it for you.

Dining at one of the more than 10,000 restaurants in town offering a variety of almost 290 types of cuisine.

For all the latest information on cultural events, go to artshound.com

Enjoy!

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How do i get my dog to stop chewing things up?

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frank

My dog is about a year and 2 months old. I take him on runs a lot and he's very active but a lot of times when I get home from school or work I find things shredded into hundreds of pieces. I strongly punish him every time but he keeps doing it. Any ideas on how I can get him to stop chewing things up?

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The best thing to do is to get a kennel and keep your dog in a kennel when you are gone. Your dog has no idea why you are scolding him when you get home. He could have torn stuff up two hours ago, and then he's so happy when you get home and you punish him. All you are doing is teaching him to hate when you come home. It may seem cruel to leave the dog locked up, but it gives them a secure space. Once they realize it is their own space, they actually find it very secure. My own big dog will go lay down in his kennel at night when he has his bedtime, or if I give him a new chew toy, he immediately takes it to his kennel to chew on it in there. I have had many rescue large breed dogs and many immediately take to having their own kennel. It also helps with housebreaking! Other than the kennel, when you are home, make sure you keep up with the exercise, make sure he has appropriate toys to take his chewing needs out on, and possibly look to change his diet a little. One thing you can do that is mentally stimulating for a dog is to buy a Kong Toy at the local pet store and fill it with dog treats and peanut butter. They have to chew and lick for awhile to get all the stuff out of the kong toy. I give a new dog a kong toy only in their kennels. They learn the kennel is a good place and they get goodies in there. Also when you are starting the kennel process, teach them to get in with a word or hand signal, close the door, then open it right back up to let them out. A few times an hour get up and lock them up for a few seconds, then a few minutes, then maybe briefly leave the room. Build up more and more time. The idea is to keep the kennel a positive experience. You can also feed them exclusively in their kennel, which further reinforces the kennel being a good place. Many people at the pet store can help you find the right size. Generally you want at a minimum enough space to get up, turn around, and lay down comfortably. Their heads shouldn't touch the top when they are standing up on all fours either. Too big can be a issue for a small dog b/c they often will potty in one corner and sleep in another, so the size is important. Google videos about crate training or kennel training to get other pointers. I swear it is a wonderful way to have dogs, they are safe, your stuff is safe, everyone is happy. Another side worry for me would be if your dog is ingesting anything he's shredding. For instance cotton stuffing in pillows very easily can bind up in the intestine causing a blockage and a nice $2000 vet bill to retrieve it via surgery, so if anything the kenneling could save his life!

Who should watch my dog for my wedding?

Michelle L

I'm getting married in October. My fiance and I have a (currently) 7 month old black lab / border collie puppy. I'm having trouble trying to figure out who I can trust to watch him for about 2 days. Everyone that I trust will obviously be at our wedding. The reason I'm having an issue with this is because as of right now, he's a little "mouthy". The border collie shows much more than the lab and he does try to "herd" us. He does bite sleeves, pant legs, and shoes on occasion. He is very good with other people / kids / and other dogs. The only person that's ever watched him before is my future mother-in-law who watched him everyday while we were at work but she'll be at the wedding as well. By the time we get married he'll be almost 15 months old and will (hopefully) be out of that phase. He's gotten much better but I still worry about that. On top of it he does have some separation anxiety (he's a rescue and has had this issue ever since we got him). My fiance will be with him the night before, but we'll need someone to watch him the day of the wedding and overnight. Do I leave him with my in-laws and just have someone go and check him throughout the day and they'll be home later that night? My fiance keeps telling me not to worry about it, but he hasn't gone that long without us since we got him and I just worry about his "attitude". Please help!

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Why burden your in-laws with him when they should be enjoying your special day too? Put him in a boarding kennel. That's what they're there for, and they are used to handling dogs with separation anxiety. Ask friends for a referral or phone your vet for one.

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What can I use to stop the underside of dog crate from "sweating"?

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Amy

My rabbit is housed in a large dog crate, with the plastic slide-out floor cover in spongey shelf liner. He only sleeps in the cage at night. When I move the cage to clean it, I see that the underside of the wire crate and plastic floor have sweated. Is there anything I can put on the floor of the cage to absorb the heat and prevent this?

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Sounds weird but go to acraft store. In there, you can find all the things to make dried flower arrangements. There are some drying agents that you can used, some in crystal or dust form. These will help absorb the moisture and dispel it through out the day. Just make sure that your rabbit can't get to it.

Is painting a metal wire type dog crate toxic to pups and dogs?

Fun Bimmer

Hello, i have a large metal type dog crate, but its raw metal and started to look worn and kinda rusted. I spray painted it with Rustoleum truck bed liner spray, it looks alot better and is now nice and black with that textured non slip finish. My question, is this toxic to dogs? will the coating harm them in any way (allergies, poisoning, etc) i cant find anything online or on the spraycan stating any dangers to dogs, cats or any pets,

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I would certainly make sure it is and safe to use where there are animals otherwise you could have problems.
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Product Use/Class: Truck Bed Coating/Aerosols. Supplier: Rust -Oleum ... in laboratory animals has been associated with liver abnormalities, kidney, ... Special Firefighting Procedures: Evacuate area and fight fire from a safe distance. ...
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How to keep my dog warm in the garage while I'm out?

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Lynne915

We just got a golden retriever puppy we're still working on potty training and teaching him not to nip at us. While I go out to run errands during the day, I put him in the garage, he has his crate (with the door open) out there with 2 layers of folded blankets on the bottom, 1 rolled blanket going around the sides and the back of the crate, and a blanket going over the crate to keep the heat in. I also have a heating pad I warm up in the microwave and place in his crate. We live in Kansas, today it was 38 degrees, he seemed fine when I got back, wasn't shivering and looked really comfy. Should I also get a small space heater for him. I don't trust him enough to leave him in the house alone yet. He's 4 months old. Thanks!

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I think he's just fine. He's out of any wind and has blankets. If the weather gets even colder, as it can in Kansas, then you could always bring his crate inside and leave him in there. Most people actually do it that way. I'd worry about the safety of a space heater. At 4 months, he's pretty able to regulate his temp, unlike tiny puppies. You could always get another puppy for him to cuddle up with !

What's a good medium sized dog breed for a teenager?

Paige

My parents are, finally, letting me get my own dog.

I'd preferably want a fluffy dog. c:

Price doesn't matter, I'm paying for it with my own money.
I'm very well aware of the price of a dog over its lifetime, but thank you.

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Approx Cost of owning a dog 1st year
Purchase Price=$1000
Food=$500
Vacinations=$150
Vet bills=$400
Spay/neuter=200
Bed=$150
Treats=$100
Chew bones=$150
Bowls=$25
Collar=$20
Leash=$20
Trainning=$450
Fence=$1500
Vitamins=$75
Flea Control=$200
Heartworm=$100
Shampoo=$25
Grooming=$400
Grooming Tools=$250
Dental Care=$40
Stain Cleaner=$75
Waste Disposal=$50
Trainning aids=$300
Deworming=$30
Boarding=200
Crate=$150
Car Restraint=$100
Approx 1 year cost =6,600
Approx yearly cost $2485.00

Total over the life of a 14 year old dog $38,905.00
What good for one person is NOT neccessarily good for another. So research carefully. I would recommend a Keeshound or Swedish Vallhund or American Eskimo, Cocker Spaniel, shetland sheepdog, Standard Schanuzer for an active teenage or Dachshund for a lazier teenager, I stay away from the other herding breeds such as Border Collie, Komondor, and Puli, there incrediable beautiful breeds, but there intelligent nature is a double edge sword, as they can proove to be very stubburn, but require experience owners .

Remember puppies cannot be left alone anymore then 2hours. They need extensive socialisation, attention and obedience trainning to ensure they become well developed adults.

Medium dog breeds 25 to 50 pounds
American Eskimo Dog 6-40lbs
American Water Spaniel 25-45lbs
Border Collie 30-45lbs
If Border Collies are so smart, then why aren't they easy to train?

If you are not a precise sort of trainer (most people aren't), then trying to train an intelligent Border Collie can be a frustrating task. Yes, they can pick up commands on two or three tries but they are also very perceptive and are constantly thinking. If, in teaching your dog to sit, you raise your right hand and say "Sit", the dog may pick that up the first time through. However, if the next time you repeat the command, you raise your arm at a different angle and use a slightly lower tone of voice or a different pace, a Border Collie will often pick up the subtle distinction and think that you are using an entirely new command. Border Collies have a difficult time learning to generalize, basically because it takes a dog that is less "critical" to be able to follow a sloppy command. Training a Border Collie can be like trying to teach a nerdy child that likes to overanalyze everything - it can be frustrating and an exhaustive exercise in patience.

What are the other problems with owning a smart dog?

Intelligence in dogs is a double-edged sword. Yes, Border Collies can learn lots of tricks and can have quite a large vocabulary but they also can learn lots of bad things too. Having a smart dog means waging a continual intellectual war with your dog, trying to outsmart them as they figure out each progressive intellectual step you take. Trying to confine a Border Collie can be an exercise in futility. Just when you put in a gate, they figure out how to get over (under) it. When you put in a door, they figure out how to push it open. You put in a latch and they figure out how to turn doorknobs. Some owners even swear that their Border Collies can pick combination locks - though their paws make it hard to turn the dial. If you do not enjoy engaging in intellectual warfare, especially with a non-human, a less "perceptive" and somewhat "denser" breed may be in order.
http://www.bcrescue.org/bcwarning.html
http://bcbordercollies.moonfruit.com/#/the-kid-myth/4531402542

Boykin Spaniel 25-40lbs
Brittany 30-40lbs
Cardigan Welsh Corgi 25-38lbs
Amiercan Cocker Spaniel 24-28lbs
Dachshund Standard-11-32lbs
English Cocker Spaniel 26-34lbs
English Springer Spaniel 40-50lbs
Field Spaniel 35-50lbs
Finnish Spitz 25-35lbs
Glen of Imaal Terrier 34-36lbs
Irish Terrier 25-27lbs
Keeshond 35-45lbs
Kerry Blue Terrier 30-40lbs
Norwegian Buhund 26-40lbs
Pembroke Welsh Corgi 25-27lbs
Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen25-35lbs
Polish Lowland Sheepdog 30-50lbs
Puli 25-35lbs
Pyrenean Shepherd 15-30lbs
Shetland Sheepdog 14-27lbs
Shiba Inu 20-30lbs
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier 30-45lbs
Standard Schnauzer 35-45lbs
Sussex Spaniel 40-44lbs
Swedish Vallhund 25-35lbs
Tibetan Terrier 18-30lbs
Welsh Springer Spaniel 35-45lbs
Welsh Terrier 30-40lbs

Please look into adoption from the local animal shelter. However your parents will need to be present before they allow the process to take place

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How do I register my pitbulls when they didn't originaly come with papers?

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mrshernand

I have two full breed pitbulls. The breeders were too lazy to reg the puppies for one of them. The other one's father was reg but the mom wasn't. Needless to say none of them came with papers. Can I register them? I know a lot of people won't take them. If there is someone I can reg them through how do I go about that?

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In the case of the dog with the unregistered mother you can't, both parents have to be registered for any legitimate agency to register them. In th case of the other dog. It depends. If the litter was registered and the breeder just didn't get the individual registration paperwork you may still be able to get the paperwork from the breeder if your dog is not to old. If the litter was not registered you can't register with any legitimate organization. You could probable register with the Continental Kennel Club but it would make you look sketchy to anyone who knows dogs at all as they will register anything. (Just to test the registry people have registered hamsters and other small pets as purebred dogs.) If your dogs are altered you can get an ILP through the AKC. You just choose the bred your dog is closest to (in your case American Stafford shire Terrier) You can find the infromation here http://www.akc.org/reg/ilpex.cfm

What is the difference between a american Staffordshire bull terrier and a pitbull?

ai.spider

I have this dog and i don't know how to tell if is a pit or a Staffordshire.

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I have a huge long explanation for this, but I'll try to keep it simple.

Essentially, there are TWO different breeds, which originated from the same stock.

AKC registers dogs called American Staffordshire Terriers, they are bigger, more muscular, with squarer heads. They are showing dogs, not working ones.

UKC registers dogs called American Pit Bull Terriers. These dogs are tall, slender, athletic, with longer, wedgier heads. They are working dogs.

AmStaff and APBT originated from the same stock, however, when AKC decided to accept the breed into it's registry, it didn't want to have the words "pit bull" associated with it's organization, so they changed the name to Staffordshire Terrier, and later, American Staffordshire Terrier.

Here are some picture references:

AmStaff:

http://www.breederretriever.com/photopost/data/643/pit_7.jpg

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/american_staffordshire_terrier.jpg

http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/920/10022306.JPG

APBT:

http://www.realpitbull.com/Lilbit-04-08-08-7.jpg

http://www.freewebs.com/redrumkennels/ali1.JPG

http://builder.evetsite.com/matrix/servlet/ShowAsset?id=10874278

There is also a breed called the American Bully (Sometimes referred to as an APBT, but they are NOT APBTs, they are MIXED BRED dogs (admittedly by Dave Wilson, the man who "created" this breed) They are SEPARATE from the REAL APBT

American Bully:

http://www.ucadogs.com/images/sol_boy.jpg

http://www.preciouspomsnpersians.com/spider_06.jpg

http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/breeders/pics/american_pit_bull_terrier_35085.jpg

There is also a few breeds called Staffordshire Bull Terrier and Bull Terrier which some people confuse with other bully breeds as well.

Staffordshire Bull Terrier is a small, power packed mini dog, with round, bulbous heads. They stand less than 2 feet tall (normally 1- 1.5 feet)

Staffy:

http://www.westminsterkennelclub.org/breedinformation/terrier/images/stbult.jpg

http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dogs/i/staffordshire_bull_terrier.jpg

http://www.kennels.co.uk/images/Ter.StaffordshireBullTerrier.jpg

Bull Terriers (come in standard and mini sizes) are egg headed shaped dogs, which are compact, but SOLIDLY built.

Bull Terrier:

http://www.breederretriever.com/photopost/data/718/medium/mini_bull_terrier.jpg

http://www.i-love-dogs.com/dog-breeds/images/Miniature-Bull-Terrier.jpg

http://www.gotpetsonline.com/pictures-gallery/dog-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/bull-terrier-pictures-breeders-puppies-rescue/pictures/bull-terrier-0126.jpg

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How can I stop my 11 week old beagle from barking in his crate?

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I live in an apartment so it's gotta stop. He barks and whines all through the night and when i leave for work. I regularly take him outside to use the bathroom, and I've tried leaving on the TV and putting a blanket over his crate. I keep his toys and a rawhide in the crate with him.

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Your puppy is 11 weeks - I assume you just adopted the beagle and the barking has been going on since adoption (8 weeks old so for about 3 weeks now?) Adopting a puppy also comes with the responsibility to train it - you are experiencing your first challenge!

To make you feel better most puppies don't like to be left alone and will whine / bark - your beagle was sleeping by it's brothers and sisters for warmth for the past 2 months. It now has to cope with being in a new environment and being left alone in a crate. You would whine also. Hopefully it will eventually die down by being ignored and rewarded when there is no whining / barking in the crate. With training, dedication and hard work from you, your puppy will learn what is acceptable behavior. The fact that you live in an apartment is a negative - hopefully your neighbors will accept your new addition to the household and will be understanding that it will take time to train him.

I find citronella collars to be a "humane" way of correcting unwanted barking in ADULT dogs. They aren't too expensive on amazon. There are also a lot of youtube videos on it.

whats the best way to get your parents to buy a dog for you?

juggles b

MY parents say after my first marking period of school if i have a's and b's on my report card i can have a dog. But thats in like 4 months! I cant wait that long! HOw can i convince my parents to buy a dog for me know and just wait is not an answer!

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The best way to show your parents that you're becoming a responsible adult is NOT to act like a whiny, impatient two-year-old! They made the rules very clear, so you'd better start studying. Very soon (although it may SEEM like forever), you'll be out on your own and you can make your own rules - and pay the price for your mistakes.

BEFORE you get the dog, you should read some great books on training so you'll be prepared to take care of it properly. (Try not to pick books randomly - there are a lot of bad books out there also!) These are some of my favorites and you can get them on Amazon.com
Dog Training For Dummies - Volhard
What All Good Dogs Should Know - Volhard
Good Owners, Great Dogs - Brian Kilcommins
Dog Tricks : Eighty-Eight Challenging Activities for Your Dog from World-Class Trainers by Haggerty and Benjamin
Don't Shoot the Dog - Pryor
Training Your Dog: The Step by Step Method - Volhard
Dog Problems - Benjamin
Cesar's Way - Cesar Millan
Also, watch the Dog Whisperer on the National Geographic Channel. Cesar Millan is the best trainer I've ever seen on TV.

Dogs require a lot of time, energy and money to take care of properly - that's a big added expense for your family. If the dog isn't properly trained, it can chew up your house and your stuff. If it's not housebroken, it can ruin your floors and your furniture. Your parents may assume that you'll get bored with the dog when you start playing sports and dating and go away to college. You can't keep a dog in a dorm or in most apartments. They don't want to be stuck taking care of a dog for 12 years if you can't handle it.

A good pup can cost $1000 or more. Even "free" dogs cost money to take care of. A crate, books and supplies can cost up to $300. Puppy shots are $200, then $100 a year for boosters. Annual Heartworm test and preventative medication $100. Professional trainer $600 and up. Going on vacation? Boarding kennel $40/day. Spaying? $250.

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What size airline approved crate should I use for my 1 year old male Siberian Husky?

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Katee

He is 1 year old and around 70 lbs tops. I am flying home and I want to order a crate from online but Im not sure if I should get a Large or XL??

Thank you!

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I have a large Pet Porter, 36''. I think it would be just right for your dog. Unfortunately, activists have fussed to where the airlines require crates big enough for the dog's head to clear the top when it is standing. I measured and my crate is 24''-25'' floor to ceiling, perhaps not high enough for your Husky.

Remember the only person whose opinion counts is the airline employee whose name you have written down.

Has anyone ever captured and tamed a feral kitten?

Betsy S

I have one in a large dog crate, with food water and litter. The kitten is 5 or 6 weeks old. It has been 2 days and I still can't touch it, it spits and growls. Does anyone know how long it takes for the kitten to learn to trust me? Thanks

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If it is really a feral kitten, and not a stray, it could take months to tame it. Two days is not even a drop in the bucket, as the saying goes.

We have tamed six feral kittens which were between 6 and 12 weeks of age.

It is usually a difficult and lengthy process.

We just finished taming a 7 or 8 week old kitten and it took over 8 months to get her to the stage that we felt we could give her the run of the house and even now, about three weeks after we let her loose in the house, we cannot always handle her and she often runs away from us. She will come onto the bed with us because the bedroom is where we had her caged and she got used to us being in there, on the bed, and she would come up and we could handle and play with her and she would sleep on the bed.

It will be a long time before you get your kitten to the point that you can let it loose in the bedroom.

Keep the cage (I've always wondered why people call them crates) on a table in your bedroom that is high enough so the kitten can see you on the bed and won't have a view that consists of only legs and feet - as would be the case if the cage were on the floor.

How big is your cage? It should be at least 24" x 36" and 24" high. If it is smaller than that, get a bigger one.

Add, or have someone add, a shelf in the cage to provide a second level of area for the kitten. The kitten is going to be in the cage for quite awhile and you need to provide as much space as possible.

Make the shelf about 2/3 as long as the cage. Make the width of the shelf about 1" less than the inside width of the cage. Make it out of plywood that is at least 3/8" thick or a similar material that is as strong as 3/8" plywood.

Support it with two pieces of lumber cut down so that they will slide through the sides of the cage and are about 2" longer than the width of the cage. If you don't have a table saw to cut this sort of lumber, get some long wooden dowels and use them. Dowels usually come in 2' and 3' lengths, get the 3' lengths if your cage is 2" or wider.

Drill holes in one end of each of the support pieces. Slide the supports through the side of the cage to support the shelf. Put one support right at the back of the cage and position the other so that it will be about 1" back from the front of the shelf. Use wire or string or cable ties through the holes in the ends of the supports to fasten them to the cage grid.

Drill holes in the corners of the plywood and use cable ties or string or wire to tie the plywood to the support pieces to keep the shelf from shifting.

That will give the kitten the space it will need.

One important thing - name the kitten and then talk to it a lot and use it name. Talk to it a lot.

First you want to work at it so that you can reach in and touch the kitten without it going ballistic on you and hissing and growling, trying to get away or trying to bite or scratch you. This may take weeks - it just depends on you and the kitten.

You might want to wear a pair of heavy work gloves but never try to force the kittten to let you touch or handle it. You can wear the gloves for protection but you should not put yourself in the position that you actually need the protection. Go slow and don't force the kitten.

The next step is to get to where you can take hold of the kitten, inside the cage, and hold on to it without it going berserk.

Once you can hold the kitten in the cage, you want to move to being able to pull the kitten out of the cage and hold it just outside the door of the cage. Don't force it and be ready for the kitten to try and get away. If it is fighting to get loose, put it back in the cage. As time goes by, you should be able to hold the kitten, just outside the cage for longer and longer.

Any time you have the cage door open, have the bedroom dor closed. You do not want to have to run down the kitten when it escapes into the house.

The next step is to let the kitten loose in the bedroom - with the door closed. However, you can't take this step until you are confident that you can get the kitten back into the cage when you are ready to go to bed. You don't want the kitten loose in the room until you can handle it enough to be able to put it back in the cage and it should spend the night in the cage and whenever you are not there with it.

The next step is to be able to allow the kitten to be loose in the room when you are not there but getting to the point of letting the kitten out of the cage at all will take quite a bit of time and effort on your part.

As I said before, this whole process can possibly take months.

I don't have a lot of room here so I'm going to end this now.

Go to our site about Simon and his diabetes and email me using the Email link on the left hand side of the web pages. The site is at http://www.sugarcatsimon.com

That URL will redirect you to the actual site at http://sugarcat_simon.home.att.net - I've registered the domain name www.sugarcatsimon.com but haven't put up a new site I'm working on yet.

http://www.sugarcatsimon.com is easier to remember than the other one :-)

Email me and I'll reply with the next few steps you need to follow.

Good luck

Bob

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What do I have to do to ship a dog to Taiwan?

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Terrie C

My son moved to Taiwan a couple of weeks ago and left his 7-month-old, 8-pound Yorkshire Terrier/Maltese mix with my husband and I. My allergies are kicking up and I need to ship the dog to him in Taiwan. How do I get started? What do I need to do?

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Yes I agree with previous answer. You hear so many horror stories about moving animals. If you absolutely must then get all shots up to date, buy crate with food/water dishes, get the dog micro chipped, vet can probably give you some names of companies for shipping. Poor little dog, it may have a hard time at that age, especially after losing the owner. Yorkies are an excitable breed, small and very fast, you may want to sedate the dog for the trip. or it may get loose. Has it been spayed/neutered?

What will Yorkies do if you leave them at home by themself?

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I heard Yorkies can't be left at home alot... what happens if you havvvve to what will they do?

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That's no more true for a yorkie than any other breed. But when I have to leave him home alone, he's either in his crate, or in his bedroom - a toally puppy proofed room with a bed and a window for him to look out of. I would NEVER let my dog run around all over the house alone. There is no telling what he would get into and hurt himself. But he's perfectly safe in his room.

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What is the best fencing to keep my dogs contained? They have chewed through 2 chain link kennels?

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Chloe

I have to keep my dogs in a kennel when they're outside because my neighbor refuses to restrain their dogs and keep them in their yard, and they wander into my fenced yard. But, my dogs are extremely strong and can (and have) pull apart a chain-link fence. Where can I find a durable, chew-proof kennel?

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Call animal control. Your neighbors dogs should not be loose and in your yard. There are leash laws.

What is an easy and nice annual flowering vine to grow?

Nikki S

We recently built a flower bed bordering our very large dog kennel in order to hide the ugly chain link fence surrounding it. I'd like to plant a fast growing, easy and pretty annual flowering vine and need some ideas. I may also plant some perennial vines, but read that it's best to plant some perennial and annual vines the first year as the perennials may take a year or two to establish. Please help!

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The olny one's i can think of are: Sweet pea, Honey suckle,
passion flower,clematis and even Ivy.

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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?

Answer
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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What is the difference between the Petmate Vari Kennel and Sky Kennel? Which one is better for long flights?

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Tsukushi M

I am planning to travel on a 10-hour flight with one dog and one cat, so would like to hear from pet owners who have had experience with these kennel crates.

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Petmate Sky Kennel Pet Carrier - Dog.com
Just received the PetMate Sky Kennel, Medium Size (#200) and it is more than I hoped for. ... There is a BIG difference between "Shipping as Cargo" and bringing your ... I have one of the old Pet Mate Kennels (the one in the photo) and that ... The metal door on the "new shape" vari kennel is terrible and it bent( .

How are the Petmate Vari kennel ultra 700 for air travel?

Sarah

I am flying my german shep/coolie who is 60lbs for the first time from hawaii to seattle! I just picked up the kennel today and I am taking to the airport to make sure it okay to fly! Any info or any other kennels for air travel would be great!

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The Vari-Kennel is fine. I prefer to zip-tie it together as the screws have been known to loosen and drop off.

One thing you need to realize about a plastic crate - a dog can, if scared enough, push out the door. PLEASE drill a small hole in the lip of the plastic on the top and the bottom by the door posts and ZIP-TIE the door closed when you get to the airport. I say this due to two incidents --- one, a b*tch who I was picking up at the airport was let loose in cargo --- a 7 mile chase after and she'd run the pads off her feet and developed a fear of men (due to the cargo guys chasing and trying to tackle her) and secondly --- the top winning Samoyed in 2001, won the 2000 Nat'l Specialty, and was flying home from Eukanuba when he broke open the door to his crate in the plane, crawled into an area without oxygen and died.

Giving water - I've found it best to freeze water in a plastic container and zip tie it to the door. The dog has access to water for hours but won't get wet.

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What should I know when getting a dog?

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Carolyn

I'm getting a dog today and my mom isn't so sure about what we should do when we get it. We know what supplies we need to get, where it's going to sleep, and it's schedule. Are there any other things we need to know?

The dog is an English springer spaniel.

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There will be an adjustment period. Give it AT LEAST a week to settle in. The way the dog behaves the first day you bring it home is not a good indication of how it will behave the rest of its life.

You should set up a vet appointment in the next 48 hours or so. If he has anything wrong - even simple fleas or worms or needs to be spayed/neutered soon - it is better to figure it out now and nip it in the bud than wait until you've got an emergency on your hands. The vet can do a thorough exam and catch things before they're a problem, and give you recommendations on care specific to the kind of dog you're getting.

If he's old enough - done with ALL of his puppy shots, especially parvo and rabies - you should sign up for the next dog training class at a petco, petsmart, or local trainer.

On the off chance he's not already potty trained, get a simple timer and set it for every 3 hours. Make sure he goes before you bring him inside and treat him for finishing outside. Set a timer and take him out before he needs to go again, and treat him for going. Set him up to succeed and never give him a chance to have an accident inside.

Dog proof your house. Put away all wires as best as you can. Leave no towels or dirty clothes on the floor. Keep the trash in a dog proof room or have a dog proof trash can. No chocolate, no sugar free gum or nicotine gum, no grapes or raisins, no onions or garlic, move all house plants out of reach.

Only allow him in one room of the house for a few days before letting him explore more of the house, one more room every few days. It makes it less stressful on him and makes it easier for you to keep an eye on him and keep him out of trouble.

Crate him or keep him in a safe area outside whenever you are not home.

Where to buy a giant breed crate online?

ABC123

We have a giant breed puppy that only has another month for before her 48" crate (this is an XL usually) is too small and we want to buy the biggest one we can get (54").

I've looked on craigslist for months to no avail and petsmart in area does not sell ones this large.

Anyone have good websites I could order one from?

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I went through a similar problem when I got my great dane. My local stores didnt carry actual crates big enough for him. We decided to get the biggest one they had and that was the 48". It is slightly small for him, but he doesnt get locked up in it unless we have to go out. (He counter surfed)
This is a forum for giant breed dog owners. www.bigdogsporch.com They have probably been through this similar problem and you may want to ask them to see where they got their crates.

Here are some crate sites:
http://www.petcratesdirect.com/dog-crates-starter-series.html
http://www.bigbreeddog.com/product/FP-MW1154U

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

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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!

Where can I find the bottom plastic piece to a dog crate?

chantakg

We've had our dog crate about a year and the bottom (plastic piece) split in half. I called petsmart and petco and niether of those stores carry them. I was wondering if there was somewhere I could find one online. THanks

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Try www.craigslist.com then pick the state you live in On the right hand side of the page there is a place for pets. You can post a wanted ad and see if any one has one they want to get rid of

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How long can my dog use a crate?

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Isaac

So, I'm getting a puppy fairly soon - and have one main question.

I'm fifteen - and until some time when I was thirteen (mid year) when I moved in with my dad, I had dogs all my life.

I've had two dogs - a Cocker Spaniel crossed with a Lhasa Apso - which was always old in my life. She was generally a calm, kind dog - but occasionally would bite - and my first dog bite was actually from her - on my face.

My second dog was a Jack Russell/Parsons Russell. She was a lot better than my first - as I was old enough to help train her. My mum was pretty bad at training dogs, despite having had dogs for over half of her life. However, after I moved out, my mum ended up having to give her to her recluse ex boyfriend - just so she wouldn't be around people as her behaviour worsened after I left.


Anyway, I'm planning on getting another Jack - though I would like a Jack crossed with a Staffy, or a similar Jack cross. I've been reading a lot on dog behaviour, training and psychology. I've got to work for three months at any job I like, before my dad will let me get a dog - which I'm fine with.

I'm pretty confident about everything - and save for the dog itself, I've found everything I will need for the dog - and should be able to afford it from some of the money I earn from my job (my dad's willing to pay most of the money for the puppy, up to a point.) So, I've come to look for a crate. Obviously, I need a small crate for while the dog is a puppy - so I can properly house train it. However, as I'm at school for six hours (and throw in another hour for coming home) I was considering using a larger crate for part of the day when I'm away - my dad is willing to take her out a bit, but I think that if she learns to like the crate, there shouldn't be much of a problem.

However, I was just wondering if anyone who actually knows what their talking about has any ideas or tips to put toward this. Obviously, Dogs in the wild would have dens - and that's why its fairly easy, when done properly, to have a dog love its crate as its own personal space. But most people do give their dogs free roam of the house after a while - and I was wondering if perhaps having the crate long term for the dog (until I move out - as I have a job with my older brother in his web design company - which I can do from home - lined up when I'm sixteen) would be a good or a bad idea.

Thanks in advance - anything else, ask it in an answer - and check back soon.

In regards to the crate sizes, while its a puppy I would likely use a standard size travel crate - the kind you can carry around with you and that puppies would be in when being brought to the house commonly. Obviously, the dog is going to be a Jack - so it should be fairly small. The second crate I would get would be one that would go underneath my desk - which is roughly 40 wide x 24 deep x 27 inches high. I feel like that would be a fairly large crate for a Jack Russell - and wouldn't be used until the dog was house trained.
@Ronaldo

Sorry, but your answer was absolutely hilarious to read. Many dog behaviourists believe that having a crate for a dog is incredibly important. Obviously, in house training, it is a massive factor. Dog's sleep when in a crate, usually - they commonly sleep when their owner is away - or when their owner is sleeping. Sleeping in a cosy area that you associate as your own personal space is actually very comforting. Frankly, if you have had experience where having a crate is cruel, you've been doing it wrong. My last dog was introduced to a crate later in life - and took to it incredibly happily. She liked to sit in it, with the door open, when she wasn't on a walk or playing - and I never had to force her into it. That was a Jack cross Parsons - who was larger and more hyperactive than your average Terrier.
In regards to the dogs exercise, which I think I should have mentioned before due to the nature of the question, I'm planning on taking him/her on my jogs.

I jog for 30-45 minutes in the morning before school and then jog or walk for a while after school. I don't go out very often as my friends generally come over my house. This means that other than when I'm at school, I'll be with the dog - who will be out of the crate when I'm at home. In the next year or so, I'll be doing part time college - which obviously is a lot less time consuming that school - and working from home - so its not going to be long term. Its simply the fact that if a dog can benefit from having a crate later on also, as my previous dog seemed to, then I want to know how to conduct that properly.

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You can do a couple of things. 1. Get a crate that adjusts to the growth of your puppy. 2. Get a soft crate that can fold. Click on the link below it has a review of crates and shows crates that adjust to a dog as they grow and soft crates that would be great for a travel crate. Best wishes.

What is the best way to train a dog not to go potty in the house?

Q. Well we have had our dog for about a month and a half and sometimes she likes to go potty on the floor and we don't know why. She doesn't even go to the door if she has to go. Please HELP me if you can!!!

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You need to watch her for signals, like sniffing around or whining, and House-train her as if she were a puppy. It is not uncommon for a dog to "foget" her house-training in a new house, but if she was previously trained, the re-training will take very quickly.

House Training
Don't use ammonia to clean up any messes, because it smells like urine to the dog. Use vinegar or the special pet stain cleaners, instead.

1. Watch her very carefully when you are home and take her outside after she drinks, eats, or sniffs around. Keep her outside for 5 minutes, then come back in.... but keep careful watch. Always take her to the exact same spot outside for her toilet, and clean up solid waste every few days.

2. When you can't watch her, put her in a crate. It is only cruel, if you keep her in the crate all the time. You want to try to let her out about every four hours, but she is old enough that she can handle 8 hours, if you are diligent in walking her before and after meals, and before and after leaving for work/school.

3. If you don't use a crate, then confine her in a room, like the bathroom or kitchen that you can cover with newspaper.

4. Put food, water, toys, and bedding in one corner. When you come back after a few hours, take her outside for a walk. Then clean up soiled newspaper, clean the floor underneath with vinegar, and save a small piece for the smell. Place some clean newspaper in another corner of the room, away from her food, and place the smelly piece of newspaper in the corner. Keep newspaper on the rest of the floor.

5. The next day she should have tried to go to the bathroom close to the smelly corner. Repeat the process from above, clean the floor, use new paper, place a new smelly piece of paper in the corner opposite her food.

You are trying to teach her where her toilet is by placing a large blinking sign that says bathroom. Since your dog can't read, you are using a small piece of paper for the same purpose. Your dog has a good sense of smell, so the smelly paper doesn't have to be very large or disgusting. Just a few inches.

6. Keep doing this for a few days, until your dog goes to the bathroom consistently in the same 5' x 5' area. If you are patient and loving, then she may learn to go in an area less than 2' x 2' in less than 4 days, but don't push it.

7. If things are on track after 5 or 6 days, then remove all of the paper, except a 5' x 5' area in the corner, with a small smelly piece of paper.

8. Advanced: If she is a small dog, then you might slowly reduce the area to about 1' x 1', then you can train her to use a kitty litter box inside... but that may be pushing things.

9. When she is consistent, then remove all the paper, and move the smelly piece of paper to the outside to show her where her bathroom is. She may have a few accidents, so try to understand what happened and why she had the accident.
But this method should work for most puppies and dogs.

10. Things to remember:
A. You can remove the paper when you are home and watching her. You only need the paper during the training period of about two weeks, and only when no one is home to watch her, while she is confined in the kitchen/bathroom.
B. Always clean up the floor under any mess or mistake with lots of vinegar to remove the smell.
C. Remember that the smell to a dog is like a large, red, blinking sign to people.
D. Always get rid of soiled newspaper, except for a tiny piece with smell. Replace the soiled newspaper with clean newspaper for the first few days.

Also, walk her, pet her, and talk to her softly... so that she will learn that she has a loving home.

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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.

how cheap can i get a dog crate and dog bed?

MAYDAY!par

my dog is a fox terrier, a small to medium sized dog, (about 15 pounds?) and he needs a new dog crate and bed because he out grew his old ones. how much could these cost me at my local pet store?

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Have you tried Craigslist.com or Ebay.com? second hand shops might have them..but a small crate can be about $15-20 at walmart about the same for a dog bed too.

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How much do you spend on a dog in a year?

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Q. How much money do you spend on a dog in a year including treats, food, collar, leash, vaccinations, etc.?
I want to get a dog and I want to know to make a good estimate.
I want to get a medium or large dog. I'm looking toward a Border Collie or a Golden Retriever girl. I want to buy less popular food, not the really expensive, high class stuff.
I don't want to spoil the puppy to death but I do want a decent amount of toys and treats for her. I would like to get her in a kennel if I could. I would want one leash and one collar that can be adjusted and could last for a good amount of years. A dental bone or two also.

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First of all, It takes more than $300 to get started, whether you adopt or buy an animal from a breeder. Most animals are not up to date on all of their shots and are not nuetered or spayed. Shelters usually give the first round of shots (Distemper/Parvo/Coronavirus) and you are required to take the animal back for three more rounds of the vaccinations listed over a period of twelve weeks which will cost you anywhere from $15-$50 for each vaccination (for a grand total of $45-$150) and a rabies vaccination that will last one year which will cost about $30-$50. In addition you will have to pay a vet fee for that visit that could cost between $45 and $75 ( a grand total of $135-$225) depending on which vet you choose. You are now required in most states to have a chip put in your dog and register it through Homeagain, which is smart anyway because your dog get's lost you'll want to find it. That will cost you about $50- $100 depending on what services you choose. In addition to that, you will have to register your animal with the state/city where you live ($30-$60).If you get a puppy, you will have to buy a new collar about every three weeks because it will either grow out of it or chew it up, that will cost you about $20 every time you get a new one, and you could be doing that for about a year so that will cost you well over $300 for the year. Food will cost you too. If you feed your dog cheap food, which I don't recommend, you could get away with paying about $10 a month ($120 a year). But, you will pay a fortune in vet bills because your dog will not be healthy ( it would be like you eating Mc Donalds and nothing else for the rest of your life, don't believe me, watch the documentary "Supersize Me). So if you feed your dog the best (like I do), which would be something like Science Diet (properly balanced nutrition), you are going to spend anywhere from $40-$80 a month depending on the size of the dog you choose and how much it needs to eat. That will cost you $480-$960 a year, and dogs usually live about 15-18 years (you do the math). You will probably spend about $40 a month on bones and treats if you are going to spoil it the way you claim (that is another $480). And I'm sure you will need to have it's nails clipped every month which is about $20-$30 ($240-$360). and you need to allot for at least $1000 a year or more to pay for emergencies. Vets want upfront payment for emergency prcedures and even if you have Pet Insurance (about $100-$300 a year) you will still have to pay up front and receive reimbursement later for only a portion of the vet cost. If you get a puppy you will need a crate which is about $50 and puppy pads for training which is about $40-$80 a month because you will go through them fast. So your grand total will be between $2,050 and $3,865
But this is on the higher side, and will only be for the first year, then it will go down about1000 dollors, moaking a new grand total of around 1000 to 2000
I hope this helps :)
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How much will this dog cost me?

djisarI

I want to get a small dog, I don't care about the age. I will get it with all medical work done as it seems most are sold that way. My childhood dog passed away (I'm 21) and I have a lot of supplies for young animals (cage, leash, etc.) but what should I expect to pay in initial costs? What should I expect to pay monthly and what should I purchase? Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks.

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Apporx Cost of owning a dog 1st year
Purchase Price=$1000
Food=$500
Vacinations=$150
Vet bills=$400
Spay/neuter=200
Bed=$150
Treats=$100
Chew bones=$150
Bowls=$25
Collar=$20
Leash=$20
Trainning=$450
Fence=$1500
Vitamins=$75
Flea Control=$200
Heartworm=$100
Shampoo=$25
Grooming=$400
Grooming Tools=$250
Dental Care=$40
Stain Cleaner=$75
Waste Disposal=$50
Trainning aids=$300
Deworming=$30
Boarding=200
Crate=$150
Car Restraint=$100
Approx 1 year cost =6,600
Approx yearly cost $2485.00

Total over the life of a 14 year old dog $38,905.00

You can cut some cost down by going to the local animal shelter, heaps of small dogs there, looking for a loving home, average price for adoption heere is 300 or less, vet check, worming and flea treatment and desexing already included in the adoption fee

here in australia for my 13year old dog i spend, 2,800 a year.

Remember DO NOT buy from petstore. Do not buy a puppy younger then 8week old, 12week is better for toy breeds

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How do I get my dog over separation anxiety issues?

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RoyalsOvaC

My dog is 1.5 years old and can not stand being in his kennel when I leave the house. When I get back there is a crazy amount of drool and slobber on his face and on the floor. It has gotten even worse lately with him paying at the door until his foot was bleeding. He even starts to bark non-stop when I place him on a zip line in the back yard.

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The drooling means he's claustrophobic, I know it sounds crazy but my mothers dog did the exact same thing, no matter how much she worked on training her to like the crate my mom would come home to a dog that was soaking wet and a crate tray full of slobber and drool. The only remedy was for her to put the dog in the bathroom with a baby gate up. The dog was much happier in there, maybe you can try using the kitchen and blocking it off with baby gates, he might be happier.

As for the barking in the back yard is this all the exercise he gets? If he's left alone in the back yard to run on the zip line then he's bored and frustrated, frustrated dogs bark to relieve frustration. If you are out there playing with him then he is probably less likely to bark, or if he's being taken for long walks or runs then he will be less likely to bark.

I'd try leaving him in the kitchen when you go out, you'll probably find he does a lot better.

Where can I get a replacement tray for my dog's crate?

gaminmeg

My dog destroyed the plastic tray in her crate due to severe separation anxiety. Does anyone know a good place online where I can order another one?

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Depending what brand it is, go on-line an google the manufacturer - they all sell parts for their crates.

If it's a smaller crate, as a last resort, take measurements and you may be able to find the right size metal sheet pan with edges at a restaurant supply outlet. Don't laugh, they work but it depends on the size of the crate. Whole and half sheet pans.

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i have a small dog, and i need him to stay in a place that is cheap? where can i apply in nj area?

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kemal i

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A cheap place. Yeah that last time a friend of mine used a cheap place her dog got cancer and passed away. Of course the sued, but the money wasn't worth losing their beloved pet.

EDIT~!!
and for the person that said cancer hsa nothing to do with it She got something from the kennel that caused her to get cancer. so thats my bad wording she didnt "get cancer", but something she got caused her to get cancer.


Don't look for "cheap" go to different boarding places walk around in each to see the cleanliness how they treat the animals..etc..

Me personally I never board my dog. I always pay family to keep her for me when I leave. I would think thats the best thing especially when its a small dog.
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HA well if your neighbor is worse than the boarding place well then "duh" don't let your neighbor take care of them...thats just common sense.

I pay my neighbor and she always takes care of my dog. Feeds her brings her dogs over to play with her. BUT like I said I pay her lol. I do trust my neighbor if I didnt well then she would'nt be watching my dogs so if you have someone you can "trust" then I think thats the best way to go.

Amish dog breeders?

teenabeena

I recently moved to NJ and I am looking to buy a puppy. Most people tell me they got their dog from an Amish breeder closeby in PA. I did some research and I found that the Amish view thier dogs as a crop and mass produce them in puppymills. Is this true of all Amish breeders. My friends dog seems healthy. Are there any good Amish breeders around here? Do they all run puppy mills?
I am looking for a chihuahua or a miniature pinscher.

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YES it is very true.. They are well known to be puppymills, especially in the PA area.. Do a google on the whole thing, you'll see that it's awful. Lots of news stories about how they don't care for their animals and breed them just to make money without regard for the dog's health or anything else..

There was a puppymill busted around here not too long ago. 40 dogs left in a barn without food and water, some dead, most dying, all full of parasites.. It was one of the Amish.

We see them in town now and then... They get their horse from the slaughter house before it is killed... Then they work it to death... I maybe wouldn't say 100% of them are puppymills because that would be a ridiculous statement, obviously there is maybe maybe maybe some that aren't like that. But it is a well known fact that they are puppymills.

Pennsylvaniaâs moniker as the âpuppy mill capitol of the Eastâ is no secret. If the state is to shed its shameful reputation, changes to Dog Law are absolutely necessary to protect dogs being bred in terrible conditions. No reasonable person or organization would argue with this.

The breeding of dogs in Pennsylvania represents a multi-million dollar industry, so it should come as no surprise that those who have the most to lose are putting forth the biggest opposition to reform. The American Kennel Club is leading the pack in across-the-board opposition. Nipping at the their heels is the Pennsylvania Federation of Dog Clubs. Both are campaigning furiously to stop humane legislation.

A member of the Agriculture Committee, Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks), said this about high volume breeders at a recent Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee meeting: âThey breed some dogs, find them good homes, and make a buck in the process.â His ignorance of a major problem in Pennsylvania is mind-boggling.

Check here.. this is recent

http://www.tribune-democrat.com/local/local_story_126001242.html

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