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Senior Dog - How do you travel?

Can't believe my GSD is already 9 1/2 years old! I first posted on this site when I got him in 2010, time has gone by so fast. My boy has some bad arthritis in his back and I've noticed lately that he just can't seem to get as comfortable in the car like he used to. I have a Toyota Matrix hatchback and have a back seat hammock setup. At times he'll attempt to lie down but gets up immediately and seems to be the most comfortable when sitting with his rump against the seat,... more

I'm worried about my puppy

Greetings everyone, I am new to basset ownership. My puppy won't come home until the 27th, BUT i am worried about his eyes. He looks cross-eyed. The breeder doesn't appear worried about it and says they'll straighten as his vision strengthens....but I'm not convinced. None of her previous litters didn't have this issues, her pups are gorgeous. Someone more versed in the breed please tell me I'm overthinking this.

Overprotective of his toys

Houston is a 4 year old cocker spaniel. We have had him for almost 3 years and over time he has become more protective of his toys. If he has a tennis ball, he never puts it down. He will whine, walk around the house, sit, and sleep with it in his mouth. He is that way with his black Kong too. If we put a cookie in the Kong he will growl. Even if Kenny my older dog walks by he will growl like he thinks Kenny is going to take it when he isn't going to. So we rarely put a cookie in his Kong. ... more

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Tue, Sep 10 2019 7:02 AM

hii i experienced the same problem with my two year old havanese dog smurfy, his favourite dog was his rubber duck, he even won't let it go when he used to sleep he was very protective for it. I tried many things but it was a waste of time finally my friend told me to seek a professional's help... more

Best dog tick collar

Hello Please advise the best tick collar for dogs.

My golden itches all the time.

He has itched like crazy, it's gotten worse lately, where if you touch him anywhere, he kinda freezes up and acts like he's being scratched (bad analogy). He has some black powering effects on his skin, but no red rashes, or pustules. I can't really SEE a rash, but the instant he get excited about new people or something like that, he goes into itching mode. We take him on walks and to the dog park, but he itches at the dog park too. It's not a constant itching because I... more

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Fri, Jul 13 2007 8:15 PM

I had a yellow lab that had bad allergies. He was allergic to dust,mold,tree pollen, some weed pollens and corn pollen. We tried everything under the sun. The only thing that worked was steriods. He died from steriod induced Cushings disease. We had to put him down when he developed the Cushings. He... more

Sun, Jul 15 2007 12:12 PM

ORIGINAL: sophia [ ] Welcome to the board My dog used to itch 80% of the time also (and that was a good day) kidding, I think 80% is accurate. It turned out that she had a hormonal imabalance, her adrenal glands and thyroid gland were not functioning correctly, so none of the other treatment... more

Sun, Sep 8 2019 3:44 AM

He stopped itching.

100 Human Foods For Dogs - Great Guide To Keep Handy

I just finished putting this all together and wanted to share with you! It's a list of the top 100 human foods dogs can and can't eat. It's pretty cool, take a look and let me know what you think! http://nextpup.com/dog-foods/can-dogs-eat-it-cookbook/ Best, Brian

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Mon, Jul 22 2019 5:58 AM

Thanks Brain for updating us. Here is one more best resource about what human foods are best and bad for dogs: onebarkplaza.com/what-human-foods-are-good-and-bad-for-puppies

Choosing a good puppy food

I am loo king for advice on how to pick a good puppy food. I would like to hear opinions and why you like certain foods etc. Thanks in Advance. 12 week old chow he came with B eneful puppy food.

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Thu, Sep 3 2015 12:12 AM

Hi, thanks for sharing the sites, I didn't care much about what I get for my dogs until I had a labrador that got renal failure during his old days.

Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:21 PM

Use mixture of kibbles and bones

Mon, Jul 22 2019 5:36 AM

You can refer this source if you are looking for Good and Bad Foods for your dog: https://onebarkplaza.com/what-human-foods-are-good-and-bad-for-puppies/

Is hardwood flooring a good idea when presence of canine is there.

We are planning on renovating our home and we have a thought for our flooring and that would be to have oak hardwood. Our real concern on having hardwood flooring is our dear pets, Strike and Dew, a BC and a Poodle respectively. They are playful but at the same time much disciplined ones, but they can at times scratch things when left unnoticed. We gave hardwood a thought because Ridgeway Design Centre http://www.ridgewaydesigncentre.ca/ Oakville branch is in our neighborhood and they gave us a good... more

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Sun, Apr 14 2019 2:04 PM

To avoid scratches you need to put a tile :) This is a dog, so the scratches will be in any case. Here is another problem - the hair. I have сocker spaniel ) So.. do you understand what the problem I have? :) Its hair is everywhere. BTW, I have hardwood flooring and bare floors, many carpets, area rugs... more

Tue, Apr 16 2019 4:09 AM

Cleaning hard floor is not an easy job, you have to have a good cleaning machine for hard floor cleaning. backpack vacuum could help to take out pet and humain hair from the floor. I found a really good review article on backpack vacuum here - cleanerpicks.com/best-backpack-vacuum

Sat, Jul 13 2019 11:17 AM

Hello, you can prevent your dog from scratching your hardwood floor by following the following steps: 1. Keep your dog's nails trimmed regularly. ( Best option ) 2. You can put booties on your pets paws. 3. You may consider to put area rugs on your hardwood floors. ( My own strategy ) Hopefully... more

Corgi Video

Corgi Leo. Follow me! I'll show you my flowers. WATCH on YouTube. https://youtu.be/rPbZbjkBRR0

Can anyone recommend a Muzzle for my German Shepard

I want something safe and inexpensive. My dog doesn't bite but he is 3 years old and we just adopted her and we don't know if she is capable of biting someone. Better safe than sorry.

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Fri, Apr 19 2019 3:00 PM

How about this one. It looks lightweight

Fri, Apr 19 2019 3:40 PM

I can't place the link. I'm new but here is the description " Non-Chafing Breathable & Padded Nylon Safety/Training Muzzle for Dogs"

The easiest way to stop your dog's Bad Breath

We all hate it when it happens. And I believe whether it’s from human or pet it equally irritating and disgusting as well. Yeah, you got me right. I am talking about Bad Breath. I can imagine how blush-making situation it will be when your beloved dog is reclining on its Byte Best chew resistant pet bed and you go close to your dog to give a kiss on the forehead but you smell bad breath. To get rid of this thing isn’t that easy. You go with some tedious processes like Dental Wipes and Enzymatic... more

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Thu, Apr 11 2019 2:33 PM

I found this extremely helpful and interesting. Some of the flavors sound tasty. The ingredients are healthy. Bad breath in a dog is hard to deal with and offensive. Thanks for the receipes.

Help...Putting together dog run

I just got back my dog run from my sister, it is one from Costco, it is 13 feet long, 7 wide and 6 tall. But she lost the instructions how to assemble it and as far as I can tell it looks like its missing a peice. Anyway to find instructions on the net? I have looked and looked but have found nuthing. Yon have to assemble the frame first then wrap the wire around. And they come in a huge cardboard box. I don't even know else how to describe it. lol Any help would be appreciated.

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Wed, Jun 20 2007 12:46 PM

Is it chain link? If so try this one... [link http://www.academyfence.com/pdf/chainlinktypicalassembly.PDF] http://www.academyfence.com/pdf/chainlinktypicalassembly.PDF [/link] ETA; another [link http://www.classypetshop.com/build-dog-kennel-run.htm]http://www.classypetshop.com/build-dog-kennel... more

Tue, Apr 9 2019 2:31 PM

You could use a double picket aluminum fence for your dogs. It also provides security and privacy. It looks like this www.fencetown.com/.../onguard-bunting-fence-panel-36h-x-72w There are also fence panels with a puppy picket at the bottom that would do the same job.

Our New Pyrenees

I have not been here in ages. Lost my book with lists of groups, etc. Since I was last here, we lost our golden retriever, Sophie at 3 months short of 13 to hemangiosarcoma. She had been 11 when we adopted her. Lost Her Oct. 2017. Then Dec. 5, 2018 we lost our Great Pyrenees, Sir Moose to liver disease, but had him 18 months longer than we were suppose to have had him. He was about 7 1/2 when we adopted him and had him a little over 4 years. Then on Feb. 17 of this year, we adopted another Great... more

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Tue, Apr 2 2019 10:59 AM

Sorry about Sophie and Moose, congratulations on Princess, . We have a couple go Pyrenees crosses at the dog park. Neat dogs. Beautiful to watch.

Wed, Apr 3 2019 12:21 AM

I will post pictures if I can figure out how. She is the sweetest girl. Is sprawled out on the bed near the desk as I type. Hubby went to a spare bedroom so I can have room in the bed! We are spoiling her rotten.

Wed, Apr 3 2019 7:50 PM

It is good to "see" you both! Sandra, I'm sorry to hear of your losses while so glad you were able to adopt PJ!

Ear mites help

Hi, my 4 month old puppy just came home on Tuesday and appears to have ear mites. He is constantly trying to scratch his ears, shakes his head, and loves walking over to me for a nice ear rub. The puppy is seeing the Vet tomorrow but I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of ways to control the symptoms or get rid of the pain temporarily until he will be seen by the Vet tomorrow. Thanks!

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Fri, Mar 8 2019 4:39 AM

Hope the puppy is well. I am also a dog owner and have a suggestion for you. Pest control on regular basis can help in reducing the number of pests in the environment and such problems will be decreased to much extent. My uncle avails pest control services by Exterminators Roseville CA www.rosevillecapestcontrol... more

Remote control toy helicopters

DH wants one for Christmas or his birthday. Anyone have one of these? There's lots of vendors that sell them on the web, I don't know really what to look for. Don't want to spend hundreds... Thanks...

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Wed, Jul 27 2016 7:36 AM

I was looking for a gift for my nephew this coming weekend and I stumble on this tread, might be old, but this is better than creating a new one. Upon doing some research and checking out some reviews online, this site might be able to help you. C heck out www.thingsreports.com/best-rc-helicopter .... more

Thu, Oct 20 2016 8:12 PM

Those helicopters won't cost hundreds now. But FYI, those toys are vulnerable, so, think twice.

Thu, Mar 7 2019 4:57 AM

Do a good search on google. Find a solution. There are various such shops which providers such helicopters.

New Puppy!

For those of you who supported us during Shayna's near-fatal bout with IMHA, her subsequent glorious survival for two more years and then her final death from cancer, I am thrilled to be back on this forum with a new puppy! Xuxa arrived almost four weeks ago, has turned our life upside down, and is making us very very happy. Like Shayna (and Shadow before her), Xuxa is also a flat-coated retriever. We got her through a friend who runs FCR rescue here in Southern California but she is... more

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Thu, Jan 14 2016 7:16 PM

Oh, I praise the good behavior immediately, try to model it, etc etc. But this little one was the alpha of her litter. She is VERY used to getting her own way. Training is much more of a struggle than the previous two. On the other hand, when the bobcat walked into our house, she didn't hesitate... more

Fri, Jun 24 2016 7:22 AM

Cute dogs!

Thu, Mar 7 2019 4:55 AM

So lovely dogs. Congratulations.

7 Top Dog Breeds With Separation Anxiety

It is stressing to go through the day when your loved ones supposedly separate from you. Did you know that the same thing happens to dogs? Even though several factors bring about separation anxiety, there are dog breeds that are prone to it. The con side of this behavior is it can lead to severe problems if you don't take responsibility of treating your canine. Luckily, dog owners can follow simple steps to treat this menace. If you want to know the list of top dog... more

Probably going to get a dog soon

Hi, I've been placed in charge of its diet per my request of my family, so, where should I start with vegan dog nutrition? I know UV has a video on vegan cat nutrition, and I'm otherwise not sure where to start. Furthermore, what other things should I know about dog ownership and how can I make my dog as presentable as possible to non-vegans or weird natural™ vegans? Please help. I didn't find the right solution from the Internet. References... more

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Mon, Jul 30 2018 12:26 PM

Cats are obligate carnivores-they need meat to survive.. Dogs are scavenger carnivores. They can eat veggies, but need meat to thrive. Check out the teeth. Fangs to kill, slicers to cut meat chunks.

Tue, Feb 12 2019 8:40 AM

congratulation.

Senior Dog/Moving-How to prepare him

I used to lurk alll the time, but life got busy! Hoping some of the old experts can help me out! My boy, Yuki (husky/white shepherd) is 11. He has slowed down greatly over the past 2-3 years. He still loves walks and goes to a fantastic day care 1x a week. Most of the time, he is content to lay on the porch or the couch. We will be moving in about a month. He has moved before with us (2x), but it has been 6 years. He was unhappy about it. Lots of pacing, panting and just not settling.... more

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Thu, Aug 20 2015 2:26 PM

Good idea about the Valerian root, I use it for Hot Shot 120lb Bernese Mtn Dog cause he is very afraid of thunder.

Sat, Aug 22 2015 9:49 AM

Relax. Your dog picks up your stress. Walk him, so you're both tired and relaxed. I know-easy to say, hard to do. Letting him walk and mark the area first,.

Wed, Feb 6 2019 12:38 AM

is it possible to have everything moved into the new house before you bring him to it? that' is what I've always done or tried to do when I moved with pets and I have moved a lot. after he checks everything out take him for a walk around the neighborhood. dogs can become lost if they get loose... more

eating cloth

my dog ate a very thin piece of cloth about 5 inches long from a dog toy 4 days ago. she is eating well, pooping normally and running around. 2 days ago she passed some of it in her poop but I haven't seen any since. I think it may be possible very small pieces have been coming out all along but it's been freezing so I couldn't really look through it. she is still eating well and acting like her happy self. should I still be concerned?

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Wed, Feb 6 2019 12:26 AM

I guess I must have written a stupid post since 59 people read it and not one bothered to reply.

Close my account

Hi. How do I close my account? I've clicked the Contact us button but it goes to a blank page!

Are you a crazy cat person?

How many cats do you have?

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Fri, Jul 10 2015 8:00 AM

I agree! :) As much as I am a dog person, I am also very much a cat person! Let's get that kennel going!

Mon, Jul 13 2015 8:09 AM

Great idea, everyone send SassyCat a friend request!

Sun, Sep 23 2018 1:43 AM

Between cat and dog, I admit that I am more to cat person especially dealing with the stray cat type. It's just easy to maintain and all I need to do is to make sure the food is still there and also water. About peeing and stool, the cats actually know how to do it, what I mean outside the perimeter... more

4 Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid

Are you training your little pooch in the best possible way? Well, a perfectly trained dog sounds so good, but it is easier said than done. Even if everything goes right, mishaps happen during the training. How many times have you been embarrassed when your furry friend misbehaves in the park? Sometimes the situations just get out of control and you're left wondering what went wrong. However, the good news is that by just training your dog you are at least doing something right. It's... more

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Sun, Sep 23 2018 1:38 AM

I would like to ask some opinion about some trainer is using some kind of shock collar to train a dog, it is not a high voltage or something like to hurt the dog, it is just a small and very light shock to alert the dog for certain instruction or to make the dog behave. Some feel like it is animal abuse... more

Types Of Dog Breeds

What is the Exact Number of Dog Breeds in the World? There is no single organization which decides the exact number of dog breeds that the world has today, although there is one which comes close. This is the FCI or Fédération Cynologique Internationale or in English, it is simply World Canine Organization. It was in 1911 when the FCI was founded, with the main objective of exchanging of details between kennel clubs in various countries. Right now, the FCI is made of 84 countries as members... more

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Sun, Sep 23 2018 1:12 AM

Sorry for my newbie question, I really wonder sometimes how people actually find the way to do some crossbreed, I mean something like, is that possible like let the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever live together and they will mate each other and produce a new breed or new kind of puppy, or is that... more

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Senior Dog - How do you travel?

I'm worried about my puppy

Overprotective of his toys

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Best dog tick collar

My golden itches all the time.

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100 Human Foods For Dogs - Great Guide To Keep Handy

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Choosing a good puppy food

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Is hardwood flooring a good idea when presence of canine is there.

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Corgi Video

Can anyone recommend a Muzzle for my German Shepard

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The easiest way to stop your dog's Bad Breath

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Help...Putting together dog run

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Our New Pyrenees

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Ear mites help

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Remote control toy helicopters

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New Puppy!

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7 Top Dog Breeds With Separation Anxiety

Probably going to get a dog soon

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Senior Dog/Moving-How to prepare him

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eating cloth

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Close my account

Are you a crazy cat person?

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4 Dog Training Mistakes to Avoid

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Types Of Dog Breeds

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