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- Sun Oct 04, 2009 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Can't take the stink breath anymore!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 10532
Wait... I was told to never, ever give dogs chicken bones, because they can sliver and choke, or worse cause internal bleeding. I could be wrong, but I've been told that my whole life. Also, I give my dog a supplement called Fresh Dog. Sometimes bad breath can be caused by the stomach rather than te...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:53 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Adopting an adult dog
- Replies: 52
- Views: 17175
Sorry to hear it didn't work out, but you never ever want to feel unsafe in your own home, and you don't just have yourself to worry about. Even if you didn't end up taking him home, even considering adopting a dog is a great thing. And continuing to help him afterwards is even more amazing. So pick...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Help hurt puppy!
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3855
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Sick Dog
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3284
Sick Dog
I know a forum is no substitute for a vet, but I have a dog who the vet seems to be unable to diagnose. I am taking him back this week, but if anyone has had similar experiences, or has any ideas I would appreciate it. I have a retired racing greyhound who had developed some serious stomach problems...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:49 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Does Victoria believe it is cruel to use crates?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2252
I haven't gotten a chance to read Victoria's book (I'm more of a T.V. nerd), but you can also give them some background on why people use crates and why most dogs actually like them. Many people think dogs started off as cave dwellers, like humans were, and bears are now. Meaning that dogs naturally...
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 4:24 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Afraid of the Bed!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1845
Afraid of the Bed!
I've had my adopted Greyhound for a few months, and recently he has developed a fear of my bed. I know for some people this would be a blessing, but Finn (my dog) is very polite, bordering on unsureness. (He has never been in a home environment before). I wouldn't say he is over nervous or stressed....
- Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:56 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Won't drink his water?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6617
Another thing you can add to water, if you are worried about dehydration is Gatoraide, or some other kind of sports drink with electrolytes. People do this for dogs who run lure-coursing. Don't just give them a bottle of it, rather put about a half cup in for every eight ounces or so. The measuremen...
- Wed Aug 12, 2009 10:25 am
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: Biting Brittanys
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2684
Oh Brittanys... :wink: I agree with the exercise comment, especially with the one year old. If you have somewhere for them to run run run that's best. My parents brittany can run for HOURS (no really) just make sure you're watching them for fatigue, because they won't tell you when they're over work...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:01 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: LOL!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2485
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:33 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Funny Stories of Your Pets
- Replies: 101
- Views: 30527
My Greyhound Finn is a BIG boy. A 90 pound greyhound that stands only a few (maybe 2) inches shorter than his Great Dane friends at the dog park. Anyway I live downtown where's there are lots of people and things to see, and Finn really LOVEs kids. I don't know when he's been around them, but he lig...
- Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:18 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: LOL!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2485
LOL!
Some of you may have seen my earlier post about my greyhound marking, in the methods section. When I was searching google about that I came across this product. (Scroll down to the "Belly Bands") :lol: Too cute... http://www.cgashop.com/en-us/dept_13.html (This is in no way an endorsement,...
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:13 pm
- Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
- Topic: Bones
- Replies: 59
- Views: 16767
- Tue Jul 21, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: The Dreaded Jumping!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1522
Also, I would read up on the dominance theory sticky here in the forums. I don't think most dogs jump up as a dominance issue, there are lots of reasons dogs can jump up. Starting with attention seeking, not knowing how to play gently, too much energy to contain etc... I did however have a dog that ...
- Sun Jul 19, 2009 1:41 pm
- Forum: Dog Training Advice
- Topic: I've got a Marker...
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3164
I've had some good info from the adoption organization before I got him, and they gave me an appropriate leash for greyhound's long necks and tendency to take off. We went around to the windows and I showed him they were solid with his nose, gently of course. He does get a chance to run around when ...
- Sat Jul 18, 2009 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: fish and game
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2029
Any volunteer work you do looks great on a job application, and a college application. It shows you have a passion about something, and that you can work hard. Different places have different rules about age. Our shelter doesn't let anyone under 18 volunteer unsupervised and then doesn't let them wo...