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CaliGrrrl
Fresh Carrot Treats
This isn't a fancy treat but Rey is crazy about it right now. I just cut some carrots into thick rounds, steamed them until they were tender, rinsed them with cold water, put them in a ziplock bag and then sprinkled some chicken bouillion and parsley flakes (for fresh breath, hee hee) on top. I keep...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Apr 1 2009 11:03 PM
IrishSetterGrl
Improving a dog's coat thru diet
Hi all, I am wondering what supplements and in what amounts I can give Riley to help improve his coat? He's 2 yrs old and 70 lbs. Also, what food brands/"types" (like chicken versus lamb, etc.) are good for improving coat quality? Thanks a lot.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 31 2009 5:50 PM
KarissaKS
Video -- Kaiser & Luke weaving
Now that I'm finally figuring out how to use my movie editor, I'm going crazy with video. Last night I decided to video weaves to assess performance and see what needs tweaking. Kaiser's weak spot is definitely his entrances -- he needs to stick tighter to the first set of poles and not...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 31 2009 1:14 PM
luvmyfurbabys
Any body feed Diamond Brand...
Tell me the good/bad of this brand they cave me a sample at the CoOp were I got Chamucos vaccine from and my dogs really liked it. I put it beside there reg food and they chose it over the current food.
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 31 2009 12:21 PM
Moonlight
Calcium Levels
A friend of mine asked my opinion on what she was feeding her dog (Beneful! Yikes!). I directed her to the dogfoodanalysis, and dog food project sites, and I told her that I was currently feeding Merrick. My girls are doing well on it. I do plan to continue the transition to raw though. She got some...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 30 2009 11:22 PM
KarissaKS
Kaiser is a Champion!
Kaiser's first conformation show (UKC) was this past weekend up in Minneapolis, MN! We had four Klee Kai total -- two "class dogs" (one being Kaiser) and two dogs with their GRCH (Grand Champion). Kaiser did *GREAT* and the judges really loved him! He was the only male class dog, so he...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 30 2009 8:03 PM
lisa4kids1pup
how much should I feed?
Kira is 12 weeks and 20lbs. The one bag (which we're down to using at a ratio of 25%) says 2 3/4 cups a day. The bag of the newer stuff she's on says 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 cups. Right now, she probably gets closer to 2 3/4 plus training treats and some canned food in her Kong at bedtime. She doesn't...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 30 2009 3:21 PM
NicoleS
online retailers
If you can't find something here at dog.com, what is your favorite website for ordering food and/or other dog supplies? Right now I'm looking for canned food since not a lot of places close to me carry a decent selection, but shipping is high on things like this. Or supplements like fish oil...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 29 2009 8:09 PM
lisa4kids1pup
confused about large breed puppy food vs. ALS foods
Do I want to feed the puppy a large breed puppy food, or is an ALS (all life stages) food okay? Ultimately, in a breed that grows large, how much protein should she be getting? I see the foods really vary from brand to brand, so that confuses me even more. Our puppy's current puppy food, which is...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Mar 29 2009 12:29 PM
spiritdogs
Rate Your Dishwasher
I may not get one for a while, but I need a new dishwasher! The front panel is yellowing, the "normal" cycle button doesn't work, so I'm doing the power cycle and using too much water. I don't want to fix it because I suspect it will cost half what a new one is worth. I want to...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 28 2009 2:57 AM
KarissaKS
So I picked up 1lb of beef liver at the butcher shop...
Now what do I do with it? An agility friend of mine cuts it up and sprinkles garlic & cinnimon on it, then bakes it -- But I can't for the life of me remember the oven temp. or length of time. I think I've read on here that some people sautee it for a bit first, too. Tips? Once made, how...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 26 2009 1:11 PM
Sowilu
Foreign titles
Do any of you have any foreign titles on your dogs wether for Conformation or anything like it? Just curious as I know I definetly will like to keep on doing conformation and I know for sure that I will be traveling/living in Mexico and will be getting any future dogs I get titles from those clubs if...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Mar 26 2009 8:30 AM
Beauceron.Akita.Golden
Show Stopper Supplement
Anyone used it, or know anything about it? I have been giving Tessa just salmon oil and brewers yeast tablets everyday...but a handler i know recommended my friend to put her golden puppy on the show stopper supplement. Its quite expensive if i was to give it to Tessa (75 lbs) and Bastian (around 60...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 25 2009 9:00 PM
KarissaKS
Kaiser's first agility trial!
Kaiser's first agility trial was this weekend. We entered a TDAA (teacup agility) trial, as they allow dogs over 12 months (he's almost 15 months) and in NADAC we have to wait until he's 18 months. Thankfully, I have video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrXJQXA4NO8 Only of Saturday, unfortunately...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Mar 25 2009 9:58 AM
KarissaKS
Keeping the dog clean when it's muddy outside (conf.)
Kaiser's first conformation show is this weekend. The forecast looks absolutely miserable with cold rain and/or snow -- which basically means MUD, especially this time of the year. How, pray tell, do you keep a dog clean before going into the ring? His bottom half is completely white -- fairly short...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Mar 24 2009 12:30 PM
BlackLabbie
Solid Gold Wolfking Bison Formula
What are your thoughts? I already bought a small bad because I wanted him off Canidae ASAP due to frequent poops, and mushy yucky poops. WolfKing Adult Dog (bison) Large Breed Adult Dog Food made with bison and ocean fish. Protein, Min 22% Fat, Min 9% Fiber, Max 4% Moisture, Max 10% Calories per...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 23 2009 11:29 PM
tiffy
What do you think?
The ex is currently feeding Dingo ( 9yr. old blue heeler x) this food called Professional (sr. formula). I am watching Dingo this weekend and he poops alot and they have form, but are soft and light in color. First, is this food decent? Or should I reccomend something else? Ingredients Chicken, chicken...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Mar 23 2009 7:37 PM
jennie_c_d
Doing a food trial (jennie_c_d)
Soo.... Emma's been having issues. Emma *is* an issue, LOL. I paid for a consult, for her, and made it almost to the end of four weeks. She looked good, feeling nice, had a skin infection. The vet put her on antibiotics, and she got sick. She associated the food with being sick, and quit eating it...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 21 2009 8:42 PM
jdata
Agility vids from Friday
I didn't participate in it because I wanted to give Scout a break although we are set for our first USDAA trial this month. Anyhow.. FAST: Zippity and Denise Thomas (my instructor) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8B6q_EK10E Keegan and Donna Rohaus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_plDTA75-so Super...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 21 2009 7:37 AM
Liesje
Stacking issue
OK I have this stacking issue with Nikon. Basically he posts/bridges really bad! I thought *I* was doing it wrong until this weekend, we did ring training (SV style, so the stack is a bit different but the front is the same) and three other people who all have decades of experience showing dogs got basically...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Mar 21 2009 3:12 AM