My dog obey’s me ok at home and at the dog park. That is until we get around other dogs. Once she starts running around with other dogs, she completely ignores me. It’s ok that she runs around with other dogs and they all play well together, but I need to make sure she stays some what close to me and will come when called. Any suggestions on how to get her to obey a “come” command when she’s around other dogs?

I am planning to buy a non registered toy poodle puppy. I am afraid that I might be cheated by the breeder by giving me a miniature poodle puppy. So is there any way to know which type of poodle the puppy will be?

My baby LOVES dogs. She says “dog” at least 5 or 6 times a day and we don’t even have a dog. So, for her 1st birthday (in about 2 months) its gonna be a Dog Day ;-D. Please don’t say she won’t remember, because I’d have to beg to differ. I remember my 1st birthday and her Dad has early memories, too.

Besided Clifford the Big Red Dog and real dogs, the pet store, etc., what are some other dog themed things? Ideas?

I am getting a mini australian shepherd puppy in 2 weeks. I am completely prepared for her, new puppy vet appointment and everything. I work 8:30-5:30 everyday and am coming home at lunch to walk her. Will she be ok when I am not home?
I have gotten a large crate, and the necessary items to keep her comfortable and happy all day.

I live with my parents and my dad is talking about gettting a dog. We have 2 cats- one is almost 14 and the other one is 7 years old. Dad’s cat passed away in February of this year and he’s been talking about getting a dog ever since. Dad talks about getting a Lab or a border collie, but I don’t think either one of those dog breeds would be the most compatible with our 2 cats. Mom’s 7 year old cat is very territorial of the back porch and attacks any animal that comes on or near it and my 14 year old cat runs whenever an animal comes in the house. Mom’s alllergic to dog hair, so we can’t have a longhaired breed dog. What kind of dog gets along well with cats, because Dad’s starting to get serious about getting a dog?