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kpwlee
canned food suggestions?
I am in the process of getting Bugsy tested to be a blood donor and they like to give the dog canned food afterward. Once again the allergies to Chicken, turkey and egg limit our choices. I am going to look for tripe locally for our first test but if he is accepted I will look to buy a case of something...
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LAST POST: ON: Sat, Dec 20 2008 10:42 AM
micksmom
How cool is this? AKC National Obedience Invitational Champion...
OTCH Count Tyler Show Me the Money UDX2 (Lab) & Petra Ford, and 1st Runner Up OTCH MACH4 Sanew’s Abundance of Energy UDX4 (Poodle) and Shirley Barkan train at Top Dog Obedience School where Caleb & I train.
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 19 2008 6:27 PM
Luvntzus
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 19 2008 9:05 AM
grab01
Question on large breed puppy food
I feed TOTW to the boys. The exception being Aesop, who doesn't do well with only a grain free food (mud poos), so gets a half and half mix of TOTW and Solid Gold Wolf Cub. (it's the SG formula he likes best..he doesn't like the regular puppy formula and will refuse to eat anything in his...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 19 2008 1:09 AM
fameb
Getting New Pup - What food?
Were getting a new Golden Retriever Pup in a few weeks. Our breeder feeds them ProPlan Turkey & Barley for Large breed puppies. I've been on tons of Golden Retriever forums, and apparently a lot of people have there puppies on this food. A few other breeders I have spoken to, feed there dogs...
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LAST POST: ON: Fri, Dec 19 2008 12:12 AM
zeeple
Timberwolf Opinions Needed
Hi all, we have fed our pup TWO for the first 3.5 years of her life and now we see that they are changing their formula *again*. I was wondering if there is anyone on this forum use is sticking with TWO despite their frequent changes. I'd also like to hear from anyone who has switched away from TWO...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 18 2008 11:57 PM
Entle Girl
Puppy food recommended by breeder
Hello, On 12/21 I am getting a new Entlebucher puppy. The breeder is currently feeding Purina Exclusive Puppy. I have never heard of this food, though it is supposed to be meat based and not corn based like Science Diet or Iams. The breeder mentioned this food can be more difficult to find, so suggested...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Dec 18 2008 11:13 AM
oranges81
Loose leash walking with a clicker
I'm training Sandy with a clicker for things I don't want to add a cue too. Like things I except at all times (EI: Focus, LLW, ect) I did that same with Maze with no problems. BUT! I think Sandy is reaching a point with LLW training where she's pushing the extreme to try and get me to move...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 17 2008 3:56 PM
stanton
Which Blue do you all feed?
Thinking of putting this skinny chihuahua on Blue along with homecooked. I looked at some Blue formula's yesterday and they had Fish meal in them, is this fish meal guaranteed free of Ethoxiquin? I've read so many people here happy with them, and I'm willing to try it out, I just don't...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 17 2008 11:23 AM
janetmichel3009
fish oil supplement. how much? (jm)
needed something to help with their dry coats, but had a bit of trouble finding something. now at the new place i live the supermarket carries human grade fish oil supplement. "alaska deep sea fish oil" omega-3 1g per capsule is this ok to give long term? i mean the capsules are huge...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Dec 17 2008 11:22 AM
stanton
Midnight (SKINNY chihuahua) is now
walking hunch-back, actually he has been for at least 2 weeks. Remember this is the little guy that moved in with us along with my sister and her family, the same little guy that I can not seem to get his food amount right, he's not gaining weight. Dog appears healthy and not malnourished,...
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LAST POST: ON: Tue, Dec 16 2008 8:00 AM
Cazzy
Solid Gold Voluntary Recall
This is not on the Solid Gold website yet but it has been verified with them. Solid Gold Voluntary Recall - Turkey, Ocean Fish, Carrot, & Sweet Potatoes Formula Turkey, Ocean Fish, Carrot, & Sweet Potatoes Formula Canned Dog Food 13.2 oz Cans - POP-TOP CANS ONLY WITH A 'USE BY DATE 01/02...
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LAST POST: ON: 12/15/2008 11:52:08 PM
Beejou
Why do they eat mud?
4 out of 5 of my dogs eat mud all day every day. I feed Hund-N-Flocken and Kirkland Super premium, occasional eggs, raw bones, mackerel, etc. As soon as I let them outside though, they all start devouring mud! The routine is always the same, dig a little, eat a little, dig a little, etc. Every time we...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 9:43 PM
georgie4682
Video: Benny doing some new tricks
Well, I work with Benny quite a bit. He usually works for his dinner as often as I have time for and we've been working on a lot of Rally O stuff as well as some fun tricks to supplement our agility. Here I have him doing his roll over (which he finally does maybe 70% of the time with just a verbal...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 9:14 PM
sl2crmeg
Who's done a homecooked consult?
I'm thinking about getting a consult with one of the doggie nutritionists in the new year (after I get my taxes done - whoohoo, refund!) and I was wondering who's the best. I really just want someone to come up with 2-3 recipes that I can rotate through and to tell me what supplements to add...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 7:57 PM
Sera_J
Agility Points
This is gonna sound stupid, but I can't seem to figure out how you rack up agility points and how long they last as you do. We are starting agility soon (had our first class... and it was SO fun. Logan *loves* the teeter totter, it cracked me up!) anyway, I was gonna ask my instructor but thought...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 6:21 PM
misstrouble
Food rotations
Can someone explain how that works?
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 4:30 PM
jdata
Training vid: Scout trying to be Zippity
I posted before I left for the Crown Classic Dog show where I am at now. I have been watching mostly the agility aspect of the show since my instructor is the host for all 4 days. Word team members are there as well. I have them on tape will upload them soon. Anyhow... .. Scout is trying - or I am...
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LAST POST: ON: Mon, Dec 15 2008 1:31 PM
Jewlieee
Herding - making progress!
Over the last month neiko has improved by leaps and bounds in sheep herding. I don't know if it was the clinic we went to, his maturing or my not putting up with his pushiness. What ever it is I am sooooo happy! Today we went to our lesson and I was able to get him to walk the sheep up slowly...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 14 2008 10:28 PM
bluelighting
Native Dog Food
Has any one heard of native dog food and has any opinions on it? Cadey started having a breakout with her food she started itching really bad to the point she has bumps on her back and has chewed several spots on her tail until they bleed since Bf put her on purina dog chow. BF went and talked to his...
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LAST POST: ON: Sun, Dec 14 2008 12:39 PM