What activities should I do over the summer if I'm bored?

Annie

Be CRAZY, CREATIVE, UNUSUAL, AND FUN!!!! Do you recommend any camps in the northerneastern side of the US(NY, NJ, PA)

Answer
Play a computer game (scrabble, mah jong or bridge for me), read a book or magazine, do crossword puzzles or sudoku, listen to music, watch a movie, write in a journal, play a board game, or answer questions here on yahoo answers. Cook something, clean the house, go for a walk, work out, call a friend, send emails, visit someone, or even go shopping.

Writing in a journal is an interesting thing to do, especially when you go back weeks or months or even years later and read what you wrote. Buy yourself an interesting blank journal that represents who you are, and start writing your daily thoughts, ideas, and important events. You'll be surprised at how quickly you will look forward to the time you spend with it each day. And it could become a powerful record for posterity.

Look for a new hobby. Find something that is of particular interest to you. Possibly you might like to begin researching and compiling your family tree. I am sure many members of your family would encourage you with a project such as that. A couple of other things that come to mind that I have found interesting in the past, and they now occupy my grandchildren are learning to do origami (read the story about Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes, and maybe start a paper crane project of your own), and another is learning to tie different knots (most book stores will have a book on the different knots, and it is quite interesting, and also a very useful skill to have).

Take a class - learn the finer points of digital photography, painting, writing short stories, small appliance repair, playing bridge, dog grooming, pottery, home maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else that is offered in your area. Often you can find classes that are free, or almost free.

Finally, and probably most importantly, if you find yourself bored often, consider volunteering. It will give you a new focus in your life, and it is a good feeling to help someone less fortunate or more in need than yourself. It can be a life changing experience.

Boredom is a choice you make, not a state of existence. If you are bored, it is because you are allowing yourself to be bored. Look around you. Most likely you have books, and a wide variety of other possessions. Look at the things around you and think of ways to use them. If there are people around you, think of ways to help those people. Think of others and how to help them, not yourself, and you will never be bored.

Getting a puppy in NYC?

Anne V-B

I really would like a puppy. I am a responsible teenager with a rather large apartment and I live very near to a big park. My parents are OK with it but they would like a dog that medium sized. does not bark, does not shed, and very friendly. So far, the best thing I came up with was a Portuguese water dog. Is this the right choice for NYC? If so, where do I get a PUPPY? Please give specific links. Thanks in advance! xox

Answer
I'm a NY'er. Brooklynite to be exact.

Now, since you live in an apartment with your parents, they will have to find out if its OK with the landlord, co-op or condo board first. Many apartment buildings have weight limits, so they will need to find out if this applies to the building you live in.

There are many breeds that a low-shedders, medium sized and not yappers. You do need to know that Portugese Water Dogs are very active dogs. I have friends who own them, remember, they are a working breed. The other breed that would do well is a Miniature Poodle or maybe even a Standard Poodle. Keep in mind, that both breeds need to go to the groomer at least every 6 weeks.

Once you decide which breed you like, you need to visit the Portugese Dog Club of America, the Poodle Club of Amerca or any other breed club. That's how you will find a reputable breeder. Finding a reputable breeder is important because both, Porties and Poodles have many health problems, from hip dysplasia to autoimmunie disease to cancer.

You can also find the rescue groups for these breeds. Besides beginning at the dog clubs I listed above, also go to the AKC or InfoDog to find an upcoming show. Take your parents to the show, look at the different breeds, talk to the owner/handlers of the dogs you like.

There will be a bunch of shows in NYC and Seacucus, NJ in Feb. There will also be a show in Suffren, NY and in CT. You can find all the shows thru Infodog.

BTW, any dog of any breed or mix, can do well in an apartment. It's up to the owner to give the dog the mental stimulation and exercise it requires.

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questions on picking up our new dog from the airport?

Versakos

We just rescued a dog. Our new friend is a 2 year old mix breed. We did not see the dog. The shelter said the dog was lay back with a good personality & we only saw pictures. The dog is flying in from St. Louis to NJ.
1) What to expect during pick up?
2) Can we bath the dog on the first day?
3) Is this method of transporting safe?

Answer
Before the dog is shipped, the seller should call you with the flight number and which airport the dog will arrive at, plus the estimated time of arrival. Shipping should be confirmed by telephone as soon as the dog is loaded on the plane. You can call the airlines to find out if the flight is on time and if your dog is on board (sometimes, on a connecting flight, some idiot takes your dog off the first plane and doesn't put it on the second one).

On the day the dog arrives: Go to the airport desk for the airlines that is shipping your dog. Ask where to pick up the dog. You will be told where to go.

I hope you didn't buy a dog over the internet. Most of them come from BYBs and puppy mills, as I unhappily found out. You can still cancel the order and get a refund before the dog is shipped. Go to the national breed club website of the breed you bought and find reputable breeders all across the USA there. Breed clubs are listed as: (example) "Basenji Club of America." A quick search will find it for you.

What's wrong with this dog's tooth?

Dizzy Dog

My friend showed me a picture of her dogs tooth and we don't know what's wrong. Does anyone know?

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Answer
The enamel has cracked off. If you want to save the tooth, you need to see a veterinary dentist to have a restoration done. If you cannot afford that, the tooth needs to be removed. When the coating is worn away, the protection is worn away and it is likely to get infected. As stated many times in this board, dental infections lead to heart and kidney failure. There was also a recent story about a little boy in NJ that died from an abscess in the brain that was due to an infection in the mouth.

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What activities should I do over the summer if I'm bored?

Annie

Be CRAZY, CREATIVE, UNUSUAL, AND FUN!!!! Do you recommend any camps in the northerneastern side of the US(NY, NJ, PA)

Answer
Play a computer game (scrabble, mah jong or bridge for me), read a book or magazine, do crossword puzzles or sudoku, listen to music, watch a movie, write in a journal, play a board game, or answer questions here on yahoo answers. Cook something, clean the house, go for a walk, work out, call a friend, send emails, visit someone, or even go shopping.

Writing in a journal is an interesting thing to do, especially when you go back weeks or months or even years later and read what you wrote. Buy yourself an interesting blank journal that represents who you are, and start writing your daily thoughts, ideas, and important events. You'll be surprised at how quickly you will look forward to the time you spend with it each day. And it could become a powerful record for posterity.

Look for a new hobby. Find something that is of particular interest to you. Possibly you might like to begin researching and compiling your family tree. I am sure many members of your family would encourage you with a project such as that. A couple of other things that come to mind that I have found interesting in the past, and they now occupy my grandchildren are learning to do origami (read the story about Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes, and maybe start a paper crane project of your own), and another is learning to tie different knots (most book stores will have a book on the different knots, and it is quite interesting, and also a very useful skill to have).

Take a class - learn the finer points of digital photography, painting, writing short stories, small appliance repair, playing bridge, dog grooming, pottery, home maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else that is offered in your area. Often you can find classes that are free, or almost free.

Finally, and probably most importantly, if you find yourself bored often, consider volunteering. It will give you a new focus in your life, and it is a good feeling to help someone less fortunate or more in need than yourself. It can be a life changing experience.

Boredom is a choice you make, not a state of existence. If you are bored, it is because you are allowing yourself to be bored. Look around you. Most likely you have books, and a wide variety of other possessions. Look at the things around you and think of ways to use them. If there are people around you, think of ways to help those people. Think of others and how to help them, not yourself, and you will never be bored.

Getting a puppy in NYC?

Anne V-B

I really would like a puppy. I am a responsible teenager with a rather large apartment and I live very near to a big park. My parents are OK with it but they would like a dog that medium sized. does not bark, does not shed, and very friendly. So far, the best thing I came up with was a Portuguese water dog. Is this the right choice for NYC? If so, where do I get a PUPPY? Please give specific links. Thanks in advance! xox

Answer
I'm a NY'er. Brooklynite to be exact.

Now, since you live in an apartment with your parents, they will have to find out if its OK with the landlord, co-op or condo board first. Many apartment buildings have weight limits, so they will need to find out if this applies to the building you live in.

There are many breeds that a low-shedders, medium sized and not yappers. You do need to know that Portugese Water Dogs are very active dogs. I have friends who own them, remember, they are a working breed. The other breed that would do well is a Miniature Poodle or maybe even a Standard Poodle. Keep in mind, that both breeds need to go to the groomer at least every 6 weeks.

Once you decide which breed you like, you need to visit the Portugese Dog Club of America, the Poodle Club of Amerca or any other breed club. That's how you will find a reputable breeder. Finding a reputable breeder is important because both, Porties and Poodles have many health problems, from hip dysplasia to autoimmunie disease to cancer.

You can also find the rescue groups for these breeds. Besides beginning at the dog clubs I listed above, also go to the AKC or InfoDog to find an upcoming show. Take your parents to the show, look at the different breeds, talk to the owner/handlers of the dogs you like.

There will be a bunch of shows in NYC and Seacucus, NJ in Feb. There will also be a show in Suffren, NY and in CT. You can find all the shows thru Infodog.

BTW, any dog of any breed or mix, can do well in an apartment. It's up to the owner to give the dog the mental stimulation and exercise it requires.

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Amish dog breeders?

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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.

Answer
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

Getting a puppy in NYC?

Anne V-B

I really would like a puppy. I am a responsible teenager with a rather large apartment and I live very near to a big park. My parents are OK with it but they would like a dog that medium sized. does not bark, does not shed, and very friendly. So far, the best thing I came up with was a Portuguese water dog. Is this the right choice for NYC? If so, where do I get a PUPPY? Please give specific links. Thanks in advance! xox

Answer
I'm a NY'er. Brooklynite to be exact.

Now, since you live in an apartment with your parents, they will have to find out if its OK with the landlord, co-op or condo board first. Many apartment buildings have weight limits, so they will need to find out if this applies to the building you live in.

There are many breeds that a low-shedders, medium sized and not yappers. You do need to know that Portugese Water Dogs are very active dogs. I have friends who own them, remember, they are a working breed. The other breed that would do well is a Miniature Poodle or maybe even a Standard Poodle. Keep in mind, that both breeds need to go to the groomer at least every 6 weeks.

Once you decide which breed you like, you need to visit the Portugese Dog Club of America, the Poodle Club of Amerca or any other breed club. That's how you will find a reputable breeder. Finding a reputable breeder is important because both, Porties and Poodles have many health problems, from hip dysplasia to autoimmunie disease to cancer.

You can also find the rescue groups for these breeds. Besides beginning at the dog clubs I listed above, also go to the AKC or InfoDog to find an upcoming show. Take your parents to the show, look at the different breeds, talk to the owner/handlers of the dogs you like.

There will be a bunch of shows in NYC and Seacucus, NJ in Feb. There will also be a show in Suffren, NY and in CT. You can find all the shows thru Infodog.

BTW, any dog of any breed or mix, can do well in an apartment. It's up to the owner to give the dog the mental stimulation and exercise it requires.

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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

Answer
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.

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

best friends dog boarding nj image

kemal i

Answer
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.
__________________________________________

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.

Answer
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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What activities should I do over the summer if I'm bored?

best friends dog boarding nj image

Annie

Be CRAZY, CREATIVE, UNUSUAL, AND FUN!!!! Do you recommend any camps in the northerneastern side of the US(NY, NJ, PA)

Answer
Play a computer game (scrabble, mah jong or bridge for me), read a book or magazine, do crossword puzzles or sudoku, listen to music, watch a movie, write in a journal, play a board game, or answer questions here on yahoo answers. Cook something, clean the house, go for a walk, work out, call a friend, send emails, visit someone, or even go shopping.

Writing in a journal is an interesting thing to do, especially when you go back weeks or months or even years later and read what you wrote. Buy yourself an interesting blank journal that represents who you are, and start writing your daily thoughts, ideas, and important events. You'll be surprised at how quickly you will look forward to the time you spend with it each day. And it could become a powerful record for posterity.

Look for a new hobby. Find something that is of particular interest to you. Possibly you might like to begin researching and compiling your family tree. I am sure many members of your family would encourage you with a project such as that. A couple of other things that come to mind that I have found interesting in the past, and they now occupy my grandchildren are learning to do origami (read the story about Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes, and maybe start a paper crane project of your own), and another is learning to tie different knots (most book stores will have a book on the different knots, and it is quite interesting, and also a very useful skill to have).

Take a class - learn the finer points of digital photography, painting, writing short stories, small appliance repair, playing bridge, dog grooming, pottery, home maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, quilting, scrapbooking, or anything else that is offered in your area. Often you can find classes that are free, or almost free.

Finally, and probably most importantly, if you find yourself bored often, consider volunteering. It will give you a new focus in your life, and it is a good feeling to help someone less fortunate or more in need than yourself. It can be a life changing experience.

Boredom is a choice you make, not a state of existence. If you are bored, it is because you are allowing yourself to be bored. Look around you. Most likely you have books, and a wide variety of other possessions. Look at the things around you and think of ways to use them. If there are people around you, think of ways to help those people. Think of others and how to help them, not yourself, and you will never be bored.

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.

Answer
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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