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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.

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Should I be worried that my 11 month old Bichon Frise hasn't had her first season?

Well, from what I've seen and heard amongst various sources, my Bichon puppy should have had her first season at approximately 6 months. She is just over 11 months and hasn't yet had her first season. …
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Can I take my in-season puppy for a walk?

I know she will emit a scent that male dogs will obviously recognize as her being ready to mate, but don't know whether I can simply pick her up when we see another dog. …
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What is the most effective brush for knots in Bichon Frise fur?

We currently use a short-bristled brush to groom our Bichon Frise puppy (10 month old), similar to this. As the fur gets longer, she's getting really knotty and the groomer isn't happy to see her in …
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How can I deionize water to prevent brown eye stains on my dog?

I'm trying to prevent the annoying, brown, tear-stained eye areas my Bichon puppy acquires. For those unfamiliar, this looks something like: This article explains that these stains are commonly ca …
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Rectifying behavioral issues stemmed from hitting my dog as punishment

She is scared of other dogs - Now, if another dog comes up to here, initially she will run a mile. If another dog doesn't acknowledge her, she'll either growl or run to see them. …
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Can over-praising my dog have negative long term effects?

I recently adopted a "positive reinforcement" approach to maintain my dog's good behavior. I find myself very often telling her "good girl" when she's just sitting nicely, walking with me, or doing a …
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