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What breed would be best for us
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
So my husband and I will, in time be getting another dog. For now, we would like to do our homework on some of the breeds. At first we thought of a min pin but after reading up on it for a few days, we have decided that maybe that is not the dog for us. Maybe to hyper. I would like some input from you...
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A few photos and videos including "perimeter patrol"
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I have this gate to protect the 'new' hardwood floor we had put in the front living room a few years back. Of course, nothing keeps Tasha out. She is back and forth through the middle, wider gap all day long. Sometimes, for whatever reason, she decides she is "stuck in jail" and insists...
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Getting Fussier by the day
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I know you guys have all heard this before, my dogs won't eat just plain food anymore. I have a 12 yr old lab (who is on grain and chicken free dry food) and a 5 yr old little mix, we had them on dry for seems like forever. Do dogs get sick of dry, I mix it up alittle with different brands...
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Mid-week chatter
Posted to: News & Entertainment
From yesterday, I thought I was bad with 70k miles on a 2008! Geez. Most of my miles come from sar although I do drive a lot for work. Today is telework day. It was supposed to be go out in the field and sweat your ass off day but I had enough of that yesterday. I will reschedule for a day thats...
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A food observation
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I just wanted to sortof vent, or put this out there... I have had dogs for 16 years now. I've fed every style of food there is to feed, raw, pre-made raw, dehydrated raw, just-add raw, kibble, cans, homecooked... everything but vegetarian. I've always kept to the best brands of dry/canned foods...
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If a dog got bitten by a rattlesnake, how long would it take to show...
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Not my dog, but extended family. This dog and another got accidentally let out the door by a small child, and spent the night free. They had tags and owners were called this morning. The owner has had her at the Vet now...
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What breed do you think my dog may be?
Posted to: Choosing A Dog
2 years old - fully grown - 45 lbs Adopted from Arkansas behavior: very energetic, independent, has herding behaviors but also chases animals, protective, points, intelligent I've heard: rotty/pointer mix, catahoula leopard dog mix, rotty/shep, rotty/border collie any help and input would...
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chatting on tuesday
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I kind of went to bed at 7:30 last night. I woke up every now and then but mostly slept like the dead. I totally needed that! It is going to be a hot one today. I will be in the field this afternoon too. I need to get something lighter weight than jeans for my field days. Jeans in 95+ heat and humidity...
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Layla and the teeter-totter
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I've had my little Layla in agility classes since last fall and she LOVES IT. I am enjoying it as well, it has helped her overcome a number of fear issues that appeared when we replaced the carpet in our house with flooring when Layla was about 6 months old. She did not like sliding around and quickly...
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Hello!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hi! My name is Jostlin and with me is my Pomeranian dog, Sawyer, and my domestic short haired kitties, Kismet, Ninja and Mina! We're new to this site and just wanted to say hello! A little about me: I'm currently enrolling into college for Business because one day I want to own a business that...
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Need advice for my beagle/treeing walker coonhound mix
Posted to: News & Entertainment
We have noticed a significant change in our 2 yr old beagle/treeing walker coonhound mix. He went from playing carefree in the yard all day to (seems like) on a scent that travels a certain pattern in our yard this has been going on since the end of March. He is completly fine, acting normal in the house...
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New unexpected addition NDR
Posted to: News & Entertainment
There was a litter of kitties at the barn that were in need of homes. I took one first chance I got, it just felt like it was ment to be. He's such a sweet and quiet boy. It's only been 2 days and I'm already in love. Atticus and him are getting along well so far, they're slowly starting...
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Monday moaning
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Seriously? It's Monday already? Wah! If you guys can spare some good thots for Sis and my nephew, and even his wife. Don't know if she's not dealing well with the situation or what, but, I know that Sis can't continue to take care of three children AND their mother. These are active kids...
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Hello y'all!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Hello :) My name is Lauren and as of this point in time we own 3 dogs, 2 Labs and a chihuahua. The labs are 8 this Christmas Eve (I remember getting these guys in third grade like it was yesterday!) while the chihuahua, Sammy just turned two :) My family and I own a hobby farm that consists of 3 dairy...
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Are PetSafe wireless receiver collars compatible with PetStop containment...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
My parents just installed a PetStop containment fence underground at their house. They use the system for their 5 year old Golden. My fiancee and I just adopted a 6 month old Lab/Collie mix. He has been housebroken and has received basic training, but he tends to want to go to the bathroom every five...
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