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Is my dog bored?

How do I know if my dog is bored?

A good indication your dog is bored is that you don't come back to the same house in the evening that you left in the morning. A bored dog is likely to be a ...
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My 15 years old Pom

I posted this in the grief section but I'm posting it here too. I have a 15 and a half years old Pomeranian that has b... (continued)

1 69 Jan 28, 2010 6:07am by April
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bumps under my dogs fur

She gets so itchy. The vet said allergies. Maybe the grass?Poor thing rubs against everything. She ithes so bad. Tried sp... (continued)

6 1071 Jan 23, 2010 12:13pm by juliek452
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Whining dogs

We have two mature dogs, one male one female.they are out door dogs when not at home or when its bedtime. Ill start with... (continued)

3 312 Jan 18, 2010 9:04pm by Pup-Eez
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My 13 yr. Old Poodle Romeo

I have a little white Poodle named Romeo, also known as Tootsie. I love him dearly. It hurts to see Pets get older, esp... (continued)

2 131 Jan 7, 2010 8:07pm by Linda
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5 yr old bordie collie

My 5 year old bordie collie just started peeing on mny bed when I am gone. she loves the large backyard and can get out t... (continued)

1 119 Dec 4, 2009 6:24pm by chris
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I have 6yr old maltese shitzu. Is she too old to have pups

I have had my gorgeous girs since she was four, two years ago. Before she was mine she had a first litter of 4/5 pups. Then one more pup. What risks are there if she has more pups at her age?

2 147 Nov 5, 2009 10:38pm by kalli
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Need advice, wisdom

When I was 15 I rescued a 3 month old pit/boxer mix, on the condition from my mother that she would be my responsibility.... (continued)

3 144 Oct 3, 2009 8:06pm by Linda
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14 yr old beagle

We have a 14 year old (49lb) beagle - told today both back knees have torn acl - surgery only option (between 1500-3500 p... (continued)

3 202 Aug 3, 2009 8:39am by erika
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12 yr old dog wont start pacing

Our dog has been pacing for 2 days. He is eating and drinking and urinating. He id an out door dog , we have yet to see h... (continued)

1 218 Jul 5, 2009 12:21pm by ShiraKhan
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Help

My 13 year old pekingese dog wont stop going to the bathroom in the house no matter how many times i take her out....Any suggestions to what might be causing this

3 265 Jun 12, 2009 7:45am by Laura
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pains

my dog lulu has been crying lately shes going on 5. he leg hurts her and we took her 2 the vet. im not sure whats wrong. does anyone have this promblem 2? im worried about her.

1 126 Jun 9, 2009 3:46pm by kalli
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Old Dog, New Puppy

We have a 15 year old rescue lab mix who has always been extremely timid--doesn't play, doesn't like to be outside, only ... (continued)

1 194 Apr 10, 2009 1:22pm by Purple.twili...
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older dog living arrangements

We have to move to a ground level condo and our two shelties 12 years old have always had a backyard to relieve themselves, now we need to walk them on a leash - we are worried. Pat

1 192 Mar 18, 2009 11:46pm by kalli
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Difficulty With Stairs

Hi all, I have a 15-year-old dog with pretty bad arthritis, who has a hard time with hard wood stairs, because he slips... (continued)

9 1494 Mar 10, 2009 9:46am by Pat
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Intestine Cancer?

My dog was diagnose either Tumor/Cancer yesterday. He is 14 years old. I don't feel comfortable with the surgery. So I tri... (continued)

8 1170 Mar 6, 2009 11:34pm by chinab1
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Housebreaking-Nothing Works and Getting Desperate!!

I adopted a sweet sweet 2-year old beagle a week ago. He was a rescue so we don't know his background, but I'd guess he'... (continued)

4 295 Mar 5, 2009 7:33pm by laurien459
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Should I get a new puppy

Hello I have two dogs, an American cocker spaniel of 10 and a mixed Saluki of 8. After we had our three girls (7, 4 and ... (continued)

2 223 Mar 4, 2009 4:02pm by kalli
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Won't eat dog food and overweight

My chihuahua mix was fixed.She is overweight.She is going on 5yrs old.We tried all kinds of dog food but she won't eat it... (continued)

2 483 Mar 1, 2009 8:27pm by My Pet's Buddy
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whats ur favorite dog and why???

dogz r da bomb so tell us watz ur favorite dog and why?!?!?

2 185 Feb 20, 2009 10:41pm by jpanther
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wats ur favorite dog and why

*bold* dogz r the best thing in the world!!!now why do u love dogz and why!

0 163 Feb 20, 2009 7:37am by lil_kav24
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companion certificate

I have a 16 year old mix breed that I found in a dumpster when she was 3 weeks old. She has been my constant companion si... (continued)

1 297 Feb 17, 2009 8:06am by Rich
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Urinary Incontenence

Hi I have a 14 year old border collie (female) who has begun to urinate uncontrollably, while sleeping or when getting up... (continued)

3 399 Feb 11, 2009 9:38am by 500mamco
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old dog new sleeping habits

my 13 yr. old jack russell gets on bed every night. we push him down but after we fall asleep he gets on and cannot get c... (continued)

2 516 Jan 28, 2009 8:11pm by problemkids
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Lab-Greyhound Mix

I was adopted by a nice lady after my stint in a animal shelter for a month. I must have been abused by a male although I ... (continued)

4 4401 Jan 28, 2009 8:03pm by problemkids
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*Occasionally, little solid poop nuggets drop out of my dog... help please =)

My dog is a beautiful healthy foxhound, she seems completely healthy but lately she's been dropping poop little "poop nu... (continued)

1 1468 Jan 26, 2009 6:26pm by Iowa Dog
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Bad Boy

Does anyone have an idea of how to break a 2and half year old from peeing on the bed? He just started this about 6 months and I can't catch him to even start breaking him.He just does it sometimes.

12 992 Jan 22, 2009 11:20am by violethys
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PWD's life span

I have had 2 PWD's. My oldest lived to 18.5 years old. Can anyone tell me how close to the oldest PWD in the US my dog ... (continued)

0 307 Dec 14, 2008 4:48pm by need4speed001
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adopted a 4yr dachshund from pound potty issue

I ADOPTED THIS DACHSHOUND FROM THE POUND BEING TOLD THAT IT WAS CREATE AND POTTY TRAIN. THIS DOG IS NEITHER. HE DOESN'T T... (continued)

1 327 Dec 2, 2008 5:50am by mshippley
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2 yr old peeing & pooping in house

I need some advice, please. I just got a 2.5 year old King Charles Cavalier from a breeder. Lovely dog, very sweet, etc. ... (continued)

8 1843 Nov 21, 2008 12:12pm by Hammie
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Stairway to Dog-Bed-Heaven?

Mister Moopsie seems to be coming up on my bed with me less and less these days for sleepy time. My guess is he is having ... (continued)

4 841 Nov 15, 2008 3:49pm by Rich
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Companion wanted

I would like a pet suited to my lifestyle. I am middle aged single woman. I own my own home it has a very large yard I als... (continued)

9 891 Nov 15, 2008 3:46pm by Rich
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Beagle greif stricken

A few days ago our 20 year old sheppard mix (Molly) died. Our 5 year old Beagle (Lola) must think she just lost her mommy ... (continued)

8 756 Oct 29, 2008 8:26am by Mikel
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vet??

i really need to take our 18 year old dog to the vet,but when i go there they aways say its because of her age but she needs to go because she keps on vomiting. what should i do?

6 400 Oct 29, 2008 8:08am by Mikel
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18 year old dog

i have an 18 year old dog,she keeps on vomiting everywere,what should we do?or is it normal?

3 517 Oct 23, 2008 10:37pm by ivycat
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HOW MUCH EXERCISE?

I have a 10 year old mutt with some Shepherd and probably a little hound blood too. He's gotten pretty lazy over the last y... (continued)

8 919 Oct 23, 2008 6:24pm by Rich
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Dog life span?

What is the normal/average lifespan for a dog? Does it vary by breed? I'm sure health plays a factor...

6 2761 Oct 19, 2008 2:10am by Mikel
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Breed yorkshine

IAm looking for a female to breed with my york hi is 1 yrs and 4 months old,please lt me know if anybody was to help,we can share the babys my e mail is kas58@aol.com

2 305 Oct 16, 2008 6:43am by Mikel
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dog depression & behavior changes

I have a 14 yr old lab shepard mix. I have had him since he was 6 weeks old. In the past year he has gotten increasingly m... (continued)

7 1096 Oct 4, 2008 8:48pm by xeny
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leash training a nervous (older) dog

I'm at my wit's end here, and I'm hoping someone can help. I'm trying to leash-train my boyfriend's dog. She is an approx.... (continued)

3 691 Oct 3, 2008 10:20pm by ryma
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Boxer vs Losa Opsa

Anyone have any idea how I can get my almost 4 year old Boxer to get along with my girlfriend's losa opsa. My dog gets along with no other animal and her's is the opposite. Any help would be great.

2 875 Oct 3, 2008 10:15pm by ryma
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what to do

I have two dogs ages 11 and 12 they are both still tring to be puppy but in the end they hurt them selfs hikeing and campi... (continued)

2 484 Sep 25, 2008 7:07pm by bugaroo15
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BREED MY DOG

I HAVE A FEMALE BEAGLE THAT IS IN NEED OF A MALE BEAGLE TO BREED WITH I LIVE IN SANTA BARBARA CA PLEASE CONTACT ME IF INTERESTED

3 620 Sep 25, 2008 6:45pm by bugaroo15
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help!!

my dog just had her period but she gets its all over the house , i tried puuting her in her cage but then she just wouldn'... (continued)

5 523 Sep 25, 2008 6:41pm by bugaroo15
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Why

I have an 4 yr old male Lab who is uncut but the only why he is uncut is because I want to bred him... Anyways last s... (continued)

4 464 Sep 25, 2008 6:31pm by bugaroo15
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Why

I have an 4 yr old male Lab who is uncut but the only why he is uncut is because I want to bred him... Anyways last s... (continued)

0 379 Jul 29, 2008 7:04pm by lilylostbaby
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Beagle with "lazy" eye

I have a 15 year old Beagle who very recently(but not at all times) has one eye that appears a bit droopy....he is not rub... (continued)

3 981 Jul 11, 2008 5:33am by sallymagundy
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6yr wheaton new behavior

We have a 6 yr old wheaton who has had some new behvior issues He is going to the bathroom on the furniture in the house ... (continued)

4 775 Jul 9, 2008 9:28am by hoochiemama
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new

hi im new i have 3 dogs tucker,jazz,coy they are really good dogs im traing them for compition well got to go love, whitney 10yr old

2 370 May 20, 2008 4:41pm by Tailspin
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Bassett Hound

I am going to adopt a 1 1/2 year old Bassett Hound next weekend. Does anyone have any advice on how to housetrain an older... (continued)

3 641 Apr 9, 2008 12:22pm by Discover wit...
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runner dog

my three year old lapso runs at the drop of a hat He runs with the speed of light when you open the door. we keep him on a... (continued)

1 511 Apr 7, 2008 5:27pm by Grace
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Pug

we have a pug which is 12 years old at night she will let out a welp like she is dying. She has a lot of trouble breathing ... (continued)

2 1019 Mar 14, 2008 12:16pm by onthewater.3
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14 year old shih tzu

My 14 year old had blood in his urine. We gave him antibotics and the blood is gone. However he is losing control of his ... (continued)

1 866 Feb 25, 2008 11:12am by Grace
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whining at night?

A friend says her senior dog has started wandering around the house at night, whining. She'll go out of her room to check o... (continued)

2 2310 Jan 25, 2008 8:03pm by GoldenDogTwo
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