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Sisters Pits
Posted to: Training & Behavior
This morning my sister called me, they have 3 pitbulls Blue who is about 6 years old and Ninja her son who is 3 and Debo her other son who isn't even a year old, they live in the backyard,in a big kennel he made it himself anyway I get a phone call that her husband went to feed the dogs like he always...
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Dog Shows Lexington KY
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Anybody going to Lexington KY (Horse Park) Labor Day weekend, starts Thursday 8/31) Five days of shows (conformation, obedience, agility and rally; as well as multiple breed specialties and supported entries) Nora and I will be there showing on Sat and Monday for sure. 8:00 ring time on Sunday is...
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Puppy with sudden puffy jowls!
Posted to: Health & Grooming
This morning, our 1/2 long haired chihuahua 1/2 yorkie 4 month old puppy woke up with puffy jowls/jaws. He looks like he is puffing out his cheeks holding his breath. This happened overnight as he wasn't this way last evening. He doesn't seem to be in any pain and is eating and drinking. He isn't...
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You know your from New Orleans when...
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I got a kick out of reading the others, so I couldnt resist[ ]... some of these cracked me up. The yat section sounds exaclty like my grandpa lol... and the rest of it is simply the truth lmao. [align=center] Geography You proudly claim that Monkey Hill is the highest point in Louisiana. You...
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Won't go into yard w/o us-- SA??
Posted to: Training & Behavior
We adopted our dog from a rescue at the beginning of June. She has never had a problem with us leaving the house. However, she will not go out into the yard to do her business unless we walk out with her. Standing on the deck doesn't work for her. I have to walk all the way down into the yard and...
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Diabetes, Alternate Treatment / Humulin L Insulin ??
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Hi, I have an 11 year old Dalmation (Kirby) with Diabetes, diagnosed two or three years ago. We have been giving Kirby 28 units of Humulin L insulin twice a day. They are going to stop making Humulin L and my vet hasn't come up with an alternative other than "stock up", at least not yet...
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Did I overreact? My dog ate a pork bone.
Posted to: Health & Grooming
Hi everyone, I just joined and have read many threads and posts. This seems like such a great place! I'm looking forward to many happy hours of reading. I did something terrible, for which I feel very stupid. I let my 3 1/2 month old German shepherd pup Fritz have a pork rib bone, and I didn't...
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Fox terrier found,
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Tonight a little white dog followed my neighbor home from the store at the corner.I am pretty sure its a fox terrier.He knocked on my door asking if it was mine.It wasnt but i took her in to try and find her home.She has tags,a rabies tag from 2002 in las vegas! We are in northern NY!This does help figure...
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FALL is Coming!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I guess one thing that is making my day brighter is the weather is cooler today. I have jeans on and a sweater. I love it!! The smell of fall, candy apples, colored leaves. Halloween is just around the corner. Kids are back in school in 6 days. Camp fires in the fall are the best. I am walking again...
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constipation
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
After I feed Nature's Variety raw frozen to my dog, he likes it but got constipation. Then I mix with pumpkin but he doesn't really like it. Sometimes he sniffed it and won't eat. Is there anything that I can substitue the pumpkin with? Can I just use the veggies instead of pumpkin? Any advice...
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Jealous? Dog peeing on roomie's bed.
Posted to: Training & Behavior
I've had Kane for nearly a year now. He just turned one year old this month (Aug 17th) and is such a sweetie baby. He hadn't had an accident in the house since he was 7-8 months old and now he has started acting oddly. Three days last week, he peed in my hallway near my side door (he goes...
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Behavorist or Trainer?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
We had a very interesting conversation at the dog park today when someone suggested an owner seek the help of a dog behavorist (behavoralist?). Someone else said a trainer. We all thought we knew the difference but it soon became obvious that no one was exactly sure. So I said I'd clarify and report...
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young dogs and exercise
Posted to: News & Entertainment
At what age can you start walking your puppy 1 mile or more? It seems like some people have dogs that they walk and exercise right away. But what is healthy? I know you shouldn't going jogging with a 4 month old puppy...but is it OK to take it for a mile walk? You want the growth plates to...
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Recommendations for snow boots please?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
My coonhound won't stay outside for more than a few minutes in the winter because he's a pansy and his feet get too cold. We're getting him a coat and some boots this winter, but I've never used boots before and was hoping somebody might have some suggestions from experience? I've...
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Casey pictures
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Since I haven't posted any Casey pics in a while, I figured heck since I leave for school soon why not do it now?[ ] Okay, now close the devil eyes... good...good...
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