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angie805
Answer:I don't think there's anything wrong with letting a pet around the baby, but I would just be careful at first. The pet needs time to adjust to this...
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aliciak
Answer:There are a few places in Park Slope, Brooklyn that are good. One is on 5th Avenue and one is on Union Street. I can't remember names, but it's a big...
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bcherep
Answer:Airedales exhibit some herding characteristics. This may be where the nipping comes into play. Is he/she biting when you run? They are also very smart...
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FitnessQueen
Answer:Absolutely! My cats are my little babies. Like angie805 said, my cats get birthday parties and presents, too. They each have their own personalities...
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StarryEyed
Answer:My ex'es sister had a Maltese that was very cute and cuddly. She only barked when someone walked in the door. They had a Pomeranian that wasn't too...
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TheHandOfChange
Answer:I second the idea that the pet store may not be the best place, especially for dogs. The reason is that in many cases the puppies come from "puppy...
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lindad14
Answer:My sister went through this last year. Someone recommended this strategy, and it worked for her: before you come home from the hospital, have your...
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