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Hi, everyone. I've been looking for puppy growth charts across the web and came across this calculator at puppyweights.com. Has anyone used this before? Does it seem to be accurate? I wish they said something about the algorithms or data they use.

Hi, everyone. I had a solo dog for about 5 years before giving in and getting a second dog. The second dog made life so much easier and it was a delight to watch them play, make plans for them together, etc. I'm looking toward the future and wondering exactly how difficult it would be with...

Hi, everyone. I apologize in advance for the long post, but adding to my family is something I take VERY seriously! I used to be on chaz a lot, talking about Milo (a maltese mix) and McGee (a chihuahua mix, who was born and adopted by me during my time on chaz). Sadly, Milo passed away from a...

I was an active poster on chaz several years ago. I'm sad to report that my first dog, Milo, passed away at the age of 10 after a brief and painful fight with bone marrow cancer. Here is a thread I started back in 2007 that shows him with McGee -- then a rescue puppy, now nearly 5...

I was shopping for cute ID tags today. I remembered the Jazzy Tags from a while back, but also found these links for non-traditional tags: Trixie and Peanut Animal Stars Calling All Dogs Bijoux Four Paws Bella Tocca Brass Paw Cat ID Tags Any others I've missed?

What a relief. After a weekend of weeping and wailing and bemoaning my life, today I finally got the job offer I was hoping to get. I'm going to be the director of the art therapy department at a hospital and I'm really excited. It's not a million-dollar salary but I think it's adequate. I'm...

McGee is on raw as is Milo (and he has been for a long time, now -- doing great). She gets tiny puppy versions of everything and, when she eats, does really well. However, she has had some trouble gaining and keeping weight on her, which is a concern to me. I finally realized she isn't picky...

I had no intention of changing jobs at this point in my life and career (I'm also working on applying to PhD programs for next year, though I'd be surprised if I were admitted.) but it looks like I might have a new opportunity. A few weeks ago, I got a call about a job at children's hospital...

I feel like I am paying some kind of penance over here. Or maybe I am dealing with a history of bad dog owners in this house and/or bad dog owner neighbors? I live in Los Angeles and have a tiny yard -- like 18' x 18' or so. It has grass, but the grass is not very healthy. I mow it, but...

I just have to share exciting news! McGee just rang the bell on her own to go outside and go potty! I was in the kitchen when she did it, rather than at my usual spot (poised to give her a treat when she rings) and she did it all by herself. Hooray! Yesterday our trainer came over for...

Just yesterday: Today: That is all.

My awesome friend Queta was so taken with McGee when they met that she rushed home and started knitting her a sweater. We had a formal fitting yesterday before the sweater was finished. You should have seen us trying to convince her that these three needles (OF DOOM!) would fit over her...

I have spent nearly 6 years wishing I had done a better job of socializing Milo. As soon as I realized I would be bringing home a new puppy, I started investigating options for "puppy class" that would allow her to socialize with people and dogs. Most of the classes focused on basic obedience...

Tomorrow, McGee will have been at my house for 3 weeks exactly. For the first two of those weeks, I took vacation from work. Under supervision from our trainer, and strict instructions to socialize, McGee flew home with me to visit family for a week. There, she met 8 children, lots of adults...

Okay, I'm lame. :D But, it's my birthday today and not too many people know about it. So, happy birthday to me! I'm 32. I'm celebrating by taking a nap flanked by my dog and my puppy.

It's so fun to watch a puppy learn about the world. Here is McGee, who found a sunny spot when exploring my bed yesterday afternoon. I couldn't resist snapping pictures -- even if just with my camera phone!

McGee and I went on an outing today to visit a few pet stores. We needed to find a collar to fit her and a soft-sided carrier. I wanted to also get her started on some light people-socialization. I know I'm probably making too big a deal of this, but I am wondering if I'm doing this the right...

Here are a few more pics from puppy's first weekend home. McGee and I chazzing together. Milo, mourning the fact that his world has just been turned upside down. Actually, the two are getting along great. This morning, she persuaded him to run around the house. It was adorable...

I thought it was pretty cool when I realized this is my 300th post. WELCOME HOME, MCGEE! I picked up McGee Thursday night after work. By the time I got to her, made chit chat with the family, and ate dinner, it was late. She had been woken up to come and greet us, so by the time we got...

The torture is almost over! Tonight, after I get off work, provided all of my paperwork is done (it's my last day before a 2.5-week vacation YAY), I get to go pick up Miss McGee and bring her home to stay! I'm so excited and nervous all at once. So glad I get to take vacation to help her...