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magilacudy
Some thoughts
Posted to: News & Entertainment
I have always wished that I had been born in the early 50's. Life was simple then. Today things are complicated. People are not friendly,having material things mean you are higher up. Kids are mean. Years ago kids would duke it out with fist, today you have to worry if that kid is going to show up...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 8:19 AM
Sarajade
My dog hates the crate.
Posted to: Training & Behavior
I just rescued a nine month old Samoyed (Marty). I've had him for close to a month now, and he HATES his crate. It's a nice big crate, about three feet long by a foot and a half wide, and it has a fluffy fleece crate liner, his towel (he loves it) and a T-shirt of mine in it, so he can smell...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 8:16 AM
Eric Mies
Does great alone, but easily distracted...
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
Presely is 9 months old now and completed basic 1 when she was 6 MO. She does great with her comands (sit, stay, come, down, leave it and paw) when it's just us (wife, me and the dog) but if she is playing with another dog and I tell her to come, it's like I don't exist. When it's just...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 8:12 AM
2doghome
my baby doesn't feel well!!
Posted to: Health & Grooming
My little chug is sick...... on Monday, she threw up a little-(looked like an old fig she found in the yard)...and she threw up just once. She seemed more tired than usual. Was VERY cautious when jumping on/off the bed and couch. Wouldn't really make eye contact, kept her head down, and was more...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 7:29 AM
lisa baker
What is next for designer breeds?
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Scanning a weekly classified paper that comes out in our city. Found this ad BULL SHITZ PUPS White Pitbull/Shih Tzu Vet Checked, Shots, 9 Weeks, Family Raised. 3 Females $200. Diane (XXX)XXX-7693 Will people never learn?
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 6:55 AM
RoyallyYours
Licking furniture obsessively.
Posted to: Training & Behavior
Baxter, my chi/pom male (guy in the signature), has been licking our furniture lately. He's doing it so hard and so often, he is leaving bare spots in the fabric. We're at our wits end training wise and have a vet appointment for him next Tuesday. Is this possibly behavioral? A little on his...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 6:30 AM
ewin0210
Scout obedience trial brag!!!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Scout can now be known as Zalena's Captain Jack CGC RN.....and 1/3 CD We traveled down to jersey for a weimaraner specialty on sunday. Saturday was the eastern furturity/maturity(but we missed most of that because of traveling). But on Sunday Scout was really on the ball sunday and just did an...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 6:21 AM
RoyallyYours
Finding a good trainer in my area.
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I have a few prospective trainers in my area that I am considering for both Cheyenne and Baxter. All of them use positive training techniques which will work best, IMO, with my dogs. Considering I want a basic refresher course in obedience for both of them before I have them tested to be therapy dogs...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 6:08 AM
Margaret Tyler
My vet is against dog parks
Posted to: News & Entertainment
My vet is also a client of mine (I work for a pet product distributor). Anyways, I stopped by today as a sales rep. The vet clinic is on the way to the dog park so I brought Joey. She asked if I bring him on all of my trips. I said no, that I'm taking him to the dog park on my way home... She...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 4:40 AM
Lisa Baker
Dog Biscuits
Posted to: Nutrition & Exercise
I thought I will share some of Aika's fav. recipes. Feel free to add another one [ ] Dog Biscuits 2 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 egg -- beaten Flavoring: Meat drippings, broth or water from canned tuna (enough to make a stiff dough...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 4:08 AM
lorib
Two Rescues in Two Days!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Something odd is going on in the neighborhood! Yesterday on my way home, I came around the corner to find Whistler, my nieghbor's Vizsla out of his yard. He was sniffing around, so I quickly parked my car and walked over to him. He was a little leery until he sniffed my hand and then he went with me...
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LAST POST: ON: 10/12/2006 2:03:40 AM
Xebby
Shed Solution and Shed Shampoo
Posted to: Health & Grooming
First question is does this stuff work? One is a liquid that you add to the dogs food that is suppose to reduce the amount of shedding and the other is a shampoo that is also suppose to reduce the amount of shedding. Both calme to also help give your dogs fur a nice healthy shine. Are there any risk...
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LAST POST: ON: Thu, Oct 12 2006 12:36 AM
robinsegg26
Oh boy
Posted to: News & Entertainment
My black lab Coal loves to chase cats. Has since he was a pup at the old house when the cat would run out of the bushes (cat would wait for us to walk by and then take off right in front of Coals nose). so we when moved into new house and living on a busy street cats had to become indoor cats. So have...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 11 2006 9:26 PM
shadowfacedanes
Two Danes Missing in NC!!! HELP!
Posted to: News & Entertainment
A friend just notified me that her danes are missing. She lives in Fuquay Varina, NC The danes are mantles and have natural ears. One is much smaller/younger than the other. I will try to post more details as I get them, she's very upset right now.  lease pass this along to anyone who lives...
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 11 2006 9:23 PM
jode88
Neutering my puppy
Posted to: News & Entertainment
Has anyone had their dog neutered with laser? Im considering this procedure vs traditional and was wondering if any of you had experience with it. Jo
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LAST POST: ON: Wed, Oct 11 2006 9:19 PM