Archive for the 'Ask the Dog Guide!' Category
Ask the Dog Guide: Weather-Tolerant Cart Dog
August 19th, 2008Question: I’m interested in getting a dog that, in addition to being a pet, can pull a
cart.
My problem is that here in SE Idaho we have quite cold winters (days on end of high temps in the low 20s) and warm summers (days on end of temps in the 90s). It seems that every dog [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Help Choosing a Breed
August 18th, 2008Question:I’m trying to narrow down a dog search and looking for these qualities in a breed: Medium size (25-45 lb), short hair, people-oriented, active, playful (but very trainable), friendly to small children, tolerant, robust health, lifespan 14 years or more, would thrive on farm life & not be instinctively inclined to chase livestock. I anticipate [...]
Ask the Dog Guide: Small Outdoor Dog?
August 16th, 2008Question:
I have a 4-year-old and 2-year-old, and want to have a small outdoor dog. It will have plenty of interaction with kids and adults, but I do not want to have it inside the house. It can stay in the garage or a nice large yard and large dog house. Please advise.
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Ask the Dog Guide: Dachshund Occasionally Urinates Indoors
August 15th, 2008Question:I have a 1 1/2 yr old miniature long haired Dachshund that we got when he was 6 months old. He is occasionally peeing in the house even though we have a doggie
door. Here is his history and what we have done so far to try and remedy this.
His 1st owner allowed him to pee [...]
Ask The Dog Guide: Swimming Siberian Husky
July 28th, 2008Question:
Are Siberian Huskies known to be very good swimmers. I’m on my third Husky and although all would play in and swim a little, my current Husky swims as good as any Lab I’ve ever seen. He will swim around for 15 to 30 minutes without coming to shore to rest. I also have children [...]
