UnicornDancer

@UnicornDancer (91)

United States • Age 63

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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Dogs as Doorbells . . .

rebel_woman06 @SIMPLYD (90722) • Philippines 23 Feb 11

Our place at the subdivision is surrounded with vacant lots, with just 4 neighbors nearby. All of us has 3 dogs or more. Early last night, the dogs inside our front yard and back yard kept barking so we peeped at our window....

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UnicornDancer We live in the country and can hear when someone crosses the cattle guard, but the dogs let us know even before that that someone is coming. They are the worlds best early warning system. No one can come into the yard without them barking.

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Anyone Own Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute?

DiditzZz @DiditzZz (19) • Singapore 25 Feb 11

Hi myLot communities, I would like to get myself a Siberian Husky or Alaskan Malamute. The thing is, I am living in tropical country (Singapore) and from rumors that I heard, both dogs are sub-tropical type (must always stay under...

alaskan malamute

siberian husky

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UnicornDancer Both of these dogs are big working dogs. We live in Texas and had one that was a mix of both and had to shave him in the summer so he would not be too hot. I can't imagine one in a tropical climate. They have extra thick fur for the warmth in frozen climates,...

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Is it really safe to have a dog if you have a child?

liquorice @liquorice (3887) 14 Apr 08

I have a few friends who have dogs and children. They had the dogs first and when the babies arrive the dogs found it a bit hard getting used to them at first and then adapted. The children of course are used to the dogs as...

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UnicornDancer You can have both a baby and a dog. You do need to prepare the dog for the new baby before you bring him or her home. As the Dog Wisper has pointed out on his show you need to make sure the you are the pack leader and that your dog knows that the baby is also...

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how to train potty break your dog...

jairgirl @jairgirl (2877) • United States 14 Apr 08

hello, i know i shouldnt ask this but i am wondering if there is someone out here who figure out how to train their dog on potty break. our dog is almost 4 years old and he is used to having it on his own and just let us know...

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UnicornDancer You might try taking him for a long walk when you take him out. Not only is it good for him, but it might help move things a long too. Then take him to the spot he seem to like for that and see how that works.

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How Many Pets Do You Have and What Are Their Names?

terri0824 @terri0824 (4991) • United States 9 Jun 07

I have a dog and two cats. My dog is a chihuahua, and her name is Wheezy, and then I have a female cat named Madison, actually it is my daughters cat. And then I have a male cat, white with blue eyes. His name no doubt is...

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UnicornDancer We live in a wooded area and the animals have the freedom to run and play as much as they like.

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Do you think kids nowdays are mouthier than 20 years ago?

Laurla98 @Laurla98 (786) • United States 20 Aug 07

The question says it all. I think kids are mouthier & it almost seems like they are born with an attitude. I never would have gotten away talking to my mother the way kids do now.

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UnicornDancer The kids today are mouthier because parents have allowed it. They are not being taught to respect other people and are not corrected about their behavior. Too many parents use the TV as a way to keep the kids occupied and most TV shows show kids that act that...

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Whew! My sister has survived a nightmare birth experience. I'm an aunt.

Tanya8 @Tanya8 (1733) • Canada 20 Aug 07

I've been awake all night trying to distract myself, while waiting for news, and I'm so relieved. It looks like she's going to be OK despite losing a huge amount of blood, and the baby is doing well. What a scary time. Every...

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UnicornDancer I'm glad to hear that your sister and new baby are doing well. So sorry to hear they had such a bad start, but what a blessing the little will be.

20 Aug 07

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Does anyone else do a countdown to nap time?

toe_ster @toe_ster (770) • United States 17 Aug 07

I know I sound bad, but do find yourself doing a mental or even physical countdown to your kids naptime? I love my kids and I don't really ever get a break with three running around. My two older ones feel they are too big for...

nap times

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UnicornDancer Just because you look forward to a little time of peace an quiet doesn't mean you don't love your child. Everyone needs a little time to relax each day. I have a 5 year-old that still takes naps. I look forward to them the closer it gets to that time of day....

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would you save money for your son or daughter????

sunnythakkar @sunnythakkar (293) • India 3 Aug 07

we work like crazy and earn and save for our children and then one day they kick us out of the house ... this is the story of a lot of households these days ... would you save for your children or would you spend all that you...

children

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UnicornDancer I'm not sure what you mean my kicking you out of your house. If you own or even rent the house how can they kick you out of it. Do you mean would you save your money and not spend it so your children can have it when you die? No, I earned the money and saved...

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Can anyone give me the Harry Potter book titles in order?

jbrowsin66 @jbrowsin66 (1321) • United States 3 Aug 07

I recently bought a friend the last Harry Potter book for a birthday present, but they already have it, so I'm stuck with it! I think I want to start at the beginning of the series before I read this one. Thanks!

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UnicornDancer They should all be listed in the book opposite the title page. They are in mine.

3 Aug 07

How can you live without your puppy?

willypicky @willypicky (128) • Vietnam 3 Aug 07

I don't know how can i live without my puppy. I love him so much. I had ever lost a dog, he died because of traffic accident. After that, i didn't want to have another dog. But i was wrong, and now, i have a wonderful puppy for my...

lost your dog

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UnicornDancer I'm glade you got another puppy. New puppies dont replace old one, but they do help fill the void left when we lose the old one.

3 Aug 07

Did the punishment fit the crime???

Witch_Writer @Witch_Writer (20) • United States 22 Jul 07

In Stevens County, Washington, Carol DeLeon got 6 years for the death of her adopted son, Tyler DeLeon. She got an alfred plea deal where she pleads guilty without admitting her guilt. An alfred just means she knows she'll...

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child abuse and neglect

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UnicornDancer I agree she go off very light. I also think the the foster care system needs to be reworked. Unfortunatily most foster care workers are over worked and not able to check on the children under their care as much as they should. They also don't have enough...

30 Jul 07

Tooth Fairy and Money

onecutehoneybear @onecutehoneybear (938) • United States 25 Jul 07

How much did you get for the first tooth that you lost? Was is a dime, quarter or dollar? My hubby is planning on giving my daughter a twenty dollar bill tonight from the tooth fairy (since she's a day late cause daddy didn't get...

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UnicornDancer $20 is way too much for the tooth fairy. Even the tooth fairy has a budget to keep. If you give her that much she will expect a large amount for each tooth. If you want to give paper money I would give no more then $5 if she doesn't have enough to buy what she...

30 Jul 07

what does a 10 year old need with a cell phone

easymoney75503 @easymoney75503 (1702) • United States 30 Jul 07

my kids have friends and most of them have cell phones. my question is why????? i mean what does a 10 year old girl need with a cell phone. i personally think it is crazy. i mean i like to know what my kids are doing and who they...

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UnicornDancer I agree with you. You are not being over protective. My daughter didn't get a cell phone until she started driving, and even then she was only to use it for emergencies. She has been very responsible with her use of it. But at 10 I don't think she would have...

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Reading the same book again

pillusch @pillusch (1147) • Mexico 23 Jul 07

I like to read the same novels over and over again. It has to be a good novel, obviously. In my case, I really like John Irving and Stephen King. Some of their novels I have read two or three times, like 'The Hotel New Hampshire'...

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UnicornDancer I agree the more times I read a novel the more I seem to get from it. I seem to miss things the first time because I want to see how everything comes out in the end. The next time I can take my time with it because I already know how it will end. Each time I...

30 Jul 07

how to avoid your child crying

prily9 @prily9 (568) • Indonesia 30 Jul 07

my child is 2 years old. it's been a week since she's always crying when I left her to go to work. I try to play and going around somewhere with her before I go.but she still crying when I left her to my baby sitter. when I went...

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UnicornDancer It's hard to leave them when they are crying, but most the time this is a phase that will pass as they realize that you will be back for them. Different children go throught it at different ages. Once they understand tht you are not going away never to come...

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I'm no longer on the fence about pit bulls.

bonbon664 @bonbon664 (3466) • Canada 28 Jul 07

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20070728/LOCAL/707280336/-1/news I used to be on the fence about pit bulls, and was against banning any breed, but this story has made up my mind. If a dog like this can turn on it's on family...

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UnicornDancer I have read several different stories about pit bulls turning on their owners for no reason. I do believe that a big part of it is in the breeding and don't think I could ever trust one.

28 Jul 07

Saying good-by to and old friend

UnicornDancer @UnicornDancer (91) • United States 28 Jul 07

Yesterday we said good-by to my mom's dog Lady. She was 14 years old and had lived a long happy life. She was one of the best dogs we had ever had. Lady was the sweetest dog. Always so gentle and loving. I bought Lady for my...

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