Forum: Senior dogs
August 25th, 2010, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 7
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Which Blue Buffalo food are you feeding and how...
Which Blue Buffalo food are you feeding and how long has she been on it? What was she eating previously?? If its the Basics Salmon and Potato recipe, that food still has common allergens like rice,...
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Forum: Dog health - Ask members * If your pet is vomiting-bleeding-diarrhea etc. Vet time!
August 13th, 2010, 04:52 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,906
I have never taken Dodger to see a neurologist...
I have never taken Dodger to see a neurologist either, although I have consulted with one through my vet. Because he was diagnosed young enough that it was most likely idiopatheic epilepsy, I never...
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Forum: Cat food forum
May 22nd, 2009, 08:40 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 955
I would stay far away from anything that has...
I would stay far away from anything that has synthetic vitamin k (menadione)... It is not allowed to be used in human foods because there have been reports of illness and death! There are no long...
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Forum: General Forum for cats and dogs
March 27th, 2009, 06:07 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 794
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Forum: Feeding raw food to dogs & cats - B.A.R.F - RMB - Homecooked diet
March 19th, 2009, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,026
I don't want to bash companies who offer...
I don't want to bash companies who offer prepackaged raw but its not something that I am comfortable with feeding either. I've fed raw for 6 years and the only prepacked raw I have ever used is beef...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
September 25th, 2008, 10:14 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,666
Dogs live in the moment...By the time you could...
Dogs live in the moment...By the time you could accomplish this, the situation would likely be long forgotten. In order to offer any meaningful positive or negative reinforcement, you need to have...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
September 23rd, 2008, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,666
You've received some good suggestions.
I...
You've received some good suggestions.
I also think that you should stop taking your dog to work until you have this under control... Its impossible to manage your dog and give her your full...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 11th, 2008, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 11th, 2008, 08:06 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,232
Perhaps you haven't delt with extremely...
Perhaps you haven't delt with extremely reactive/fixated dogs? It is quite easy for a dog to ignore you or find your presence reinforcing when they are zoned in on their trigger.
Actually...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 11th, 2008, 09:39 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,232
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Forum: Feeding raw food to dogs & cats - B.A.R.F - RMB - Homecooked diet
August 10th, 2008, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,486
Thanks everyone and sorry for my delay in...
Thanks everyone and sorry for my delay in responding! Been a busy couple of days! I appreciate all the advice/comments/suggestions.
Even though raw is not new to me, I find the whole process of...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 10th, 2008, 06:19 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,032
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 10th, 2008, 05:35 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 656
I would not feel the need to do that with a dog...
I would not feel the need to do that with a dog who simply likes to spend time on their own... Assuming there is not behavioural/training problems, I see nothing wrong with a dog who likes their own...
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Forum: Feeding raw food to dogs & cats - B.A.R.F - RMB - Homecooked diet
August 8th, 2008, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,486
Raw and Cats - Details!
I have fed raw to dogs for 6 years so its not something that is new to me BUT I am still struggling with feeding raw to Minnow. Aside from the inevitable transition issues (it took 4 years to get her...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 8th, 2008, 07:58 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 747
It sounds like it wasn't explained very well -...
It sounds like it wasn't explained very well - although rolling over amongst a list of other fear based behaviours, implies that its done in a fearful way and/or in combination with calming signals. ...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 8th, 2008, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,164
That is the problem with positive punishment -...
That is the problem with positive punishment - particularly with "headstrong" dogs - because barking is SO self-rewarding, most punishment is worth putting up with or figuring out how to avoid... For...
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Forum: Dog food forum
August 7th, 2008, 09:33 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,364
Orijen hands down.
Organix is too low in...
Orijen hands down.
Organix is too low in protein for me and has way too many carbs/fillers (peas, barley, rice, oats)... You would need to feed more Organix because they have a lower kcal per cup...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 7th, 2008, 09:25 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 747
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 6th, 2008, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 549
As often as you can is the best response!...
As often as you can is the best response! Unfortunately there is no fixed schedule of how quickly it will work - each pup is an individual with its own history and obstacles... Some take to the crate...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 6th, 2008, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 983
I suppose all the testers interpret the rules...
I suppose all the testers interpret the rules differently...my trainer always said that if you "ask/encourage" the dog to jump up its fine... just not okay if the dog launches himself at the friendly...
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 6th, 2008, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 972
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Forum: Dog training - dog behavior
August 6th, 2008, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 774
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