Question #12

Dear Answer Girl,
My dog bites people sometimes. My Mom says if I don't get him to stop, she'll sell him. Any suggestions?
Love,
Perplexed Puppy

Dear Puppy,
Actually, my dog started biting people about a year back. Our breeder told us to take a rolled up newspaper and hit the dog on the head with it. Do it immediately, or the dog won't associate biting people with punishment. We tried putting my dog in the cage to avoid hitting my dog, Sammy, but she would quickly forget what she was "Doing Time" for. Punishment needs to be quick and painful. Sure enough, after we followed the breeder's instructions, Sammy stopped biting, and we didn't sell her. She hasn't bit anyone since!
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Answer Girl

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Question #11

Answer Girl,
What kind of dog is best for someone who lives in an apartment, wants a calm dog who doesn't bark much, and that doesn't shed at all?
Thanks,
Match Me Up

Dear Match Me Up,
I'm glad you want to get a dog! I recommend you get a dog from a shelter or a pound. But what kind of dog? Toy poodles are nice, although they are not the brightest. But they're lovable, easily adapt, don't shed and become attached to you. However, they will probably need professional grooming every couple of months. I'm not a dog expert, however, and I'd probably need to know if you have kids, how much time you are willing to spend grooming or exercising your dogs. Another good choice is the King Charles Cavalier Spaniel.
Hope I helped at all!
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Answer Girl

Question #10

Dear Answer Girl,
How can I create healthy buying habits?
Love,
Want 2 B Healthy Buyer

Dear Want 2 B,
This is a great thing to want! First, you can begin a bank account. Start putting money in it, and only take out, say, 25% to go shopping monthly. That'll mean the more in your account, the more you can spend! Reward yourself with an extra couple of bucks every time you do it right.
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Answer Girl

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Question #9

Dear Answer Girl,
I like this guy, but he's always acting all obnoxious in class and shoots spit wads and acts like a baby. What do I do?
Signed,
Victim of Immaturity

Dear Victim,
Who says he's acting?
Love,
Answer Girl

Question 8

Dear Answer Girl,
I really like Webkinz! I have a new Webkinz pet and it's awesome, but I'm afraid I'm spending too much time on it. Do you have any suggestions on how to manage my time?
Webkinz Girl

Dear Webkinz Girl,
I have a Webkinz, too. Aren't they awesome? But, of course, too much of a good thing can be a bad thing. Try setting aside thirty or forty-five minutes to play Webkinz a day, then use the rest to do other things. I hope I've been some help!
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Answer Girl