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<r><QUOTE author="Catherine O.;140283"><s> </e></QUOTE> All of this...exactly. <br/> <br/> It shouldn't be something you do hastily. Take time to get to know the pup, and it's parents. A good breeder will have parents on premises. (unless it was AI...

The sharing my opinion without people getting bent out of shape was really more where I was headed with that... And we both know your original post, the one you deleted, was...well, way off base. I had no idea you volunteer at a shelter! I did that too, about 15 years ago, before I became a...

Parent teacher conferences today! Teachers all said they've seen definite improvement! More working, less pouting. More group participation. Grades still aren't spectacular, but she's passing in everything! Progress! I'll take it. ;) Baby steps, right? I know there's still a long ways to go, but...

See, herein lies the problem... No one is up for a nice level headed debate anymore. :( I read your original reply, it was in my e-mail. You put a lot of words in my mouth that I didn't say... I feel everyone is entitled to their opinion, and it's just that, an opinion. I trained under a world...

No kidding, right?! I couldn't believe it when she told me that. I actually called her mom to ask her if it was true. She didn't even deny it... Crazy.

For the original poster... Check out these guys. Another favorite of mine. :) Doesn't require nearly as much grooming as some of the other larger breeds, and sheds very little. AND, not a slobber dog...LOL. Extremely intelligent and easy to train...

I just re-read that and realized I sounded a little rude. I apologize. It was truly not my intent. :) I'm just passionate about my job...LOL.

The AKC doesn't recognize it...there's a reason. I'm not here to debate dog breeds. I'm a fan of Pits myself. It doesn't change the fact that they're a cross breed not recognized by AKC. I train dogs for a living. I've spent years studying these things. It's what I'm paid for. Google "what were...

Yay, doggie talk! My area of expertise...LOL. Dogs are easy...kids, not so much. ;) I'm a professional dog trainer, and I don't mean the kind you see at Petco. Obedience, Agility, Protection, S&R, Law Enforcement, Service...you name it. First of all, let me address a common misconception...

You are correct. He is a half-brother, not my husband's. I noticed this morning while making breakfast that she seemed a little more at ease. She came in the kitchen and asked what I was doing and if I needed any help. Progress!! She was pretty much ignoring everyone... I've been trying to...

Don't worry singledad, I don't scare that easily. It takes all kinds to make the world go 'round. ;) I've been working pretty late the last few days. I went to our local health food store and spoke with them about the SAMe's and they recommended a couple of things to try. She started them a...

I don't monitor what they listen to... I don't figure it would do any good since they'll just hear it somewhere else anyway. In stores, at friends' houses, etc. Luckily my kids have semi decent tastes in music and they don't listen to anything hard core. My daughter has the same opinion I...

My six year old daughter is having surgery in the morning to have tubes put in her ears. I've never had any experience with this before, and I think I may have the wrong idea. I trust our doctor, but I just was looking for some personal experiences. She doesn't have a problem with fluid build-up...

LOL. Mine are 11 and 6...haven't quite gotten there yet. I dread it! I know my momma called me lazy more than once in my life, and I still love and cherish her dearly :)

Whoa, whoa, whoa....the "lazy and unmotivated" were her MOTHERS words, not mine! That's what she said that the doctor said. And that the teachers agreed... And I resent the fact that you make assumptions on how I feel about her based on my repeating something her MOTHER said. How dare you tell...

I agree that the custody situation is troublesome, but as a I said, we've already spoken with a lawyer. We can't really do any more than that. He did advise me to start keeping a log though, and I am doing that. Her mother will not willingly agree to any form of custody change. She gets $600 a...

I guess he's considered the non-custodial parent?? He can deal with school stuff, but only because she signed a paper giving him (and myself) permission. That's the way it works... He has to have her permission to take her to the doctor or anything like that, unless it's an emergency situation.

I'm not sure how to further explain the custody situation...sorry.

I'm sorry, but I think you must have missed part of my original post. I know it was rather long... As already stated...I'm not allowed to take her to a doctor or counselor. Her mother is the only one that can do that. And the only information we get is what she tells us... The thing she got...

You've pretty much got the points covered... I do know what you're heading towards I believe. I've had the same thoughts myself. But unless she'll say something, I don't know what to do. Her mother does spend time with her when she is able to. She works all weekend and goes to college full time...