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Domesticated canines commonly kept as pets. Please mention the breed / sex / age in your question if you feel it might assist in getting a more focused answer.

Dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are sometimes referred to as "man's best friend". Commonly kept as pets in many cultures, domesticated canines come in a wide variety of sizes, temperament, and appearances. Please mention the breed / sex / age in your question if you feel it might assist in getting a more focused answer.

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Economics of single-parenting a dog (i.e. daycare options)

A few months ago I got an Alaskan Husky puppy with my girlfriend, which we were planning to raise in part as a test of our ability to have a child together. Unfortunately, things didn't pan out the way we planned. We broke up, and while the…
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Helping my dog through a breakup

My girlfriend and I have been having some troubles lately, and I'm pretty sure we're going to break up in the next month. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to best help my dog through the separation? My dog is 8, but I've only had her for…
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My dog lies down on its stomach with legs wide open

Is it normal that when my dog lies down on its stomach it keeps legs wide open? I mean is this a good behavior? I've seen this behavior in a couple of dogs but not sure about is good or bad. EDIT: Does this behavior have any meaning? (is something…
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Are there breeds of dogs that don't require walking them?

Every dog I've heard of so far has to be walked. Yet every cat I've heard of doesn't. They can just take care of themselves outside and you don't need to worry about them. Are there breeds of dogs that have the cat-like trait of being able to take…
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How do I get my puppy to eat from her bowl instead of handfeeding?

I have a dog that I rescued six years ago and a six month old bitch also rescued from the street very young. The problem I have with the puppy, not eating enough or none at all, the vet said she is healthy and good condition and not to worry about…
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What precautions should I take for burglars not to harm my dog

Last night, burglars got into my yard. My dog charged and barked and they run away. Friends tell me to be cautious because the burglars now know I have a dog and they might return prepared. I live alone and I work till 7:30 in the evening. During…
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What should I do about two stray dogs I see in my neighbourhood?

I just saw two dogs with no collar or any form of identification. I called one up to me and lost track of the other. They appear young and I think they might be pit-bulls. They seem friendly as I could pet the one who came up to me with no problem,…
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Should I choose basic nightlights over color-cycling ones for my deaf dog

I am about to adopt my very first deaf dog and I am working to prepare my house for the new family member. I've read Living With Deaf Dogs by Susan C. Becker, The Complete Guide to Owning a Deaf Dog: A Practical Guide to Adapting, Training, and…
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Is this protectiveness a sign of feeling threatened/afraid, or is this video just normal/cute?

I saw this video recently in which a golden retriever was trying to prevent a human from taking or touching its puppy. Some are saying this is normal and cute (wagging tail and such), while others say this is actually very abnormal and a sign that…
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Can I give a biscuit to my dog before leaving home?

I have a three-month puppy. When I leave home, he starts to cry. I've been trying to ignore him when he starts to cry, so I just go. However, that can disturb my neighbors. I don't know for how long he cries. Yesterday, before leaving home, I gave…
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Dog refuses to eat unless fed by hand

My dog is a 3 year old Pomeranian. He is very happy, active, and loves to be around other people. He used to eat only when people were around him so I used to accompany him during his eating times, which are during the morning and the night.…
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How to/Should I stop my 3-month old puppy from humping?

My 13 weeks old puppy humps his bedding when I'm not around. I'm not sure how I should stop this behaviour or if I should even try to..? Is this normal?
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I have to hand feed my dog

I have 3 dogs of different ages, the latest addition being a puppy. Two eat in the kitchen within view of each other and the third eats in another room. Everything has been fine u until a few weeks ago when my middle dog started to not eat from his…
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What does it mean when a dog tries to cover its food?

So my dog demonstrated some behaviour last night which I've never witnessed before. At the end of a long hot day when we were settling into our camping trailer, we brought our dog inside for bed, but when I put his food bowl down in our room, he was…
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How can I stop my neighbor's dog from jumping the fence?

I have two dogs and a big back yard, and my neighbor also has two dogs. For a long time, when ever I've been playing with my dogs in the back yard, one of their dogs whines because it wants to play. Several months ago, she dug under the fence in…
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