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Expertise
To date, I've owned 7 dogs, all of which have lived into old age. Having cared for them in all stages of life, I feel I can offer sound advice to other pet owners, and people considering getting a dog. I am knowledgeable about the AKC (American Kennel Club) dog breeds, training and exercise, caring for sick and elderly pets, feeding, as well as many holistic treatments pets can benefit from. My only request is that you write me using standard English and punctuation.
Experience in the area
My life experience in this field is more like "on the job training" rather than an actual degree in animal welfare. You may benefit from my experiences over the past 30 years. Aside from the dogs I've owned, I'm also involved in "breed rescue" and have fostered several dogs, all of which have been adopted to wonderful "forever homes". I find helping people who want a dog very rewarding.
What do you like about this subject?
What don't I like about dogs!!? I love dogs. I am committed and dedicated pet owner, and animal lover!
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
Of course I hope everybody who writes to me will have their questions answered in a satisfactory way.
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Recent Answers from Patti
2010-03-12 New puppy and old dog:
Hi Joan, Anytime you add a pet to a household there's a period of adjustment until "the dust settles". First, does Tobie like to be around other dogs? If he does, great! If not, adding a new dog
2010-03-11 Fighting Shih Tzu's:
Hello again, Veronica. Having 18 dogs are way too many dogs to own. It sounds very much like your love of animals is out of out of control. Dogs have their own society, and when there is an excessive
2010-03-11 prevalence of cushing's disease in beagles:
Hi Daniel, Thanks for clarifying who was your dog's vet. I was afraid it was a vet from one of those pet store chains (such as Bansfield), I'm kinda surprised this happened at UPenn. Any possibility
2010-03-11 3 year old chichuaha:
Hi Missy Your three year old dog always has the option of going to the bathroom in your home, and she knows it. You've trained her to do so. Many dogs do not understand the concept of house training
2010-03-10 false pregnancy:
Hi Shelly, Symptoms of a false pregnancy generally become noticeable 6 to 12 weeks after the heat cycle has ended. Are you absolutely positive that your dog did not mate, and is indeed pregnant? You
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