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by HoustonRufus
Mon Apr 04, 2011 2:10 pm
Forum: Training Tools
Topic: What is the purpose of crating?
Replies: 7
Views: 5023

Re: What is the purpose of crating?

I have a question regarding crating methods. I brought home a 5 month old English setter Saturday. He is actually doing great--wonderful dog, smart and keen to do anything I tell him. He had a few accidents that first day, but has been doing well since. I'm just worried I'm making things harder. Tod...
by HoustonRufus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: When to Neuter / Undescended Testicle
Replies: 5
Views: 2294

Re: When to Neuter / Undescended Testicle

Oh yeah. I talk to the breeder several times a week almost, even though I don't get the dog until this weekend. Regardless, I don't plan on neutering him until he's at least a year. The breeder didn't seem concerned about it. She shows her setters and had planned on keeping him to show but doesn't f...
by HoustonRufus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:18 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: When to exercise (and how much) a puppy
Replies: 2
Views: 1232

When to exercise (and how much) a puppy

As of this coming Saturday, I will have a 18-19 week old English Setter. I've read this breed physically matures slower than others. I know this dog, Luke, will need plenty of exercise to be happy and am looking foward to providing that. But I've read that I shouldn't push strenuous walks or exercis...
by HoustonRufus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:13 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: When to Neuter / Undescended Testicle
Replies: 5
Views: 2294

When to Neuter / Undescended Testicle

Hello. I will be bringing home a 18-19 week old English Setter this coming weekend. I have a question regarding neutering. His breeder said that he shouldn't be neutered until 12 months old, because he will still be developing until then. When I was growing up, we always neutered/spayed our dogs ear...
by HoustonRufus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 12:03 pm
Forum: Dog Training Articles
Topic: Loose Lead walking
Replies: 202
Views: 240206

Re: Loose Lead walking

Thanks Mattie. I've been reading most of the day and I'm feeling a little overwhelmed. ha!
by HoustonRufus
Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:41 am
Forum: Dog Training Articles
Topic: Loose Lead walking
Replies: 202
Views: 240206

Re: Loose Lead walking

Hello, my name is Keith. I live in Houston, Texas. I am bringing home Luke this comging Saturday. :D He is a 4 1/2 mo old English Setter. I've been planning for his arrival for a while now but am still pretty nervous. Any other English Setter owners out there who have any advice specific to the bree...