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Mindless Chatter - Hump day
Posted to: News & Entertainment
busy busy busy! Abbie had endless energy last night. I had to throw her in her crate to get her to sit still. Come to think of it she was probably feeding off Neiko. He didn't get his normal running time so he was a bit worked up too. I perfected the art of walking all 4 dogs at once though! I bought...
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I have fallen for the Poodle...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I NEVER pictured my self as a poodle person until I started doing work experience with a groomer/ toy poodle breeder. Don't worry she isn't a BYB. She only breeds toy poodles and shows them, all her dogs are health certified and she only has one to two litters a year with different females. ANYWAYS...
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PBS Nature: Underdogs?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Anyone see this? I watched it last night what a great show link profiles a bloodhound and a bearded collie that were in shelters - taken out and trained to do the work they are bred for - warning! some training techniques may not be for everyone here - but the essence of the show is really good (I think...
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Eyelashes
Posted to: Health & Grooming
I prefer my girl's eyeashes long and have asked our groomer not to trim them, but every once in a while they are trimmed way down. Sometimes I decide to trim them a tiny bit, but the long lashes don't seem to bother them. What do you guys do?
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what are some dog "facts" people have tried to convice you...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
we've all been there, right? people that know squat about dogs showing off their "knowledge"... post the weird things people have tried to convice you are true! i'll start: a few weeks ago i was at my dad's, and he was telling me that most dogs dont know how to sprint,...
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I think I just told my future MIL to...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
...go screw In a couple weeks Jeremy and I will be visiting his parents in upstate NY. His Mom already told me couldn't bring Apollo (she's not a dog person at all). Well, last night Jeremy's sister called me and was wondering if I was bringing Apollo. I told her no and why. She said she's...
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Gift Basket Ideas...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I know there are people on this forum that are way more creative than I am. For this bridal shower on Sunday, we decided to put together 1 - 2 gift baskets that we are going to raffle off with tickets, like a chinese auction. I am putting together a movie gift basket, and a lottery gift basket. For...
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dog camping tips!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
hey everyone! we're going tent camping with our dogs this weekend! (shih tzu and lhasa) and so i was just wondering if anyone had any camping tips for bringing ur dog?? we're bringing all their food and flea repellents and all that jazz, but i just thought i'd check and see if anyone has...
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Foods that you may not be able to find...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
My friend and I got to talking about food, candy, drinks, etc. that you can't seem to find anymore. Does anyone remember Clearly Canadian water that was flavored? Yum! I loved that stuff when I was younger, especially peach and cherry flavors. I also thought about the popcorn that we used to eat...
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Hives on a GSP...what do I do? (VanMorrison)
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Today was the boys day at day-care, a good thing since it is so hot. When I picked them up the owner noticed (I didn't right away) that Morrison was bumpy and a quick check showed that he has hives - all over! He got a couple of benadryl there and is not home and, well, itchy. He had a brush out...
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food? FOOD! food!?!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
so daisy is almost 13 years old and she doesnt eat a lot due to teeth and age. i found she eats most her food in the evenings but never touches it in the morning would it be okay to feed boomer in the mornings and feed them both in the evenings? or should i keep offering her food in the mornings even...
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What breed of dog for me? *Thanks for all the help, we have decided...
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
Well, this will be my first real inside dog. We have had several outside/farm dogs, but no housepets. I'm really unsure of what breed to get. I was thinking maybe a mini/toy aussie, but I'm not sure. Here is some more info: *The breed of dog must be good around horses. Since I own, ride, and...
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What Breed should I get?
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
Hey Everyone! My first post Anyway...Me and my fiance just purchased our first home. We've both been dog lovers our entire lives, and have decided to add a new addition to the family (a dog). I've tried all thoes breed selector quizzes and they just seem too vague. So I'll list certain characteristics...
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APBTs & AmStaffs
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
Ok, so, I'm very very confused now...lol! I cannot for the life of me figure out whether APBTs and AmStaffs are the same or different. I mean, I always just assumed that they were different breeds (never really thought much about it before), but I had someone actually ask me the other day and I was...
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Need to stop this "artist"
Posted to: Rescue & Help
I am not one to spread chain letters but I think iDoggers will want to sign this petition, there is a ton on the internet about and here is a Youtube Here's the email I got "Hi! I know I always ask alot of you when it comes to the animal babies, but this case truly turned my stomach and...
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