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by danabanana
Mon Jan 14, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's your favorite breed?
Replies: 13
Views: 6207

well I love my beagle! She's so friendly and very sweet.

My parents have 2 labs so I will always have a soft spot for them too.

But I would love a Weimaraner I think they are just such beautiful animals - maybe when I have lots of free time and land for it to run around in
by danabanana
Fri Jan 11, 2008 5:53 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Cats and dogs...
Replies: 3
Views: 1597

hi we are in the same position, it does get better! I've found they are both much calmer and its easier just as puppy is waking after a nap then she's still a bit sleepy and more curious than ready to chase. When she's awake she play barks at the cat, not in an aggressive way but the cat would still...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:56 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Newly homed rescue dog barking at guests
Replies: 2
Views: 1575

My family and I adopted a rescue dog and cat from Greece about a month ago This has happened at least 10 times now and we have tried a number of things, none of which have worked I think if you've only had the dog a month or so and you have tried so many different things already that may be part of...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 4:53 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: bones and raw feed... but without the bones!
Replies: 12
Views: 4753

Sorry, I should have given more details. Start with hungry dog. Make sandwich and cut into bite-sized bits. Hold up one bit in one hand and have a piece ready in the other. As you offer one piece, hold up the second piece. Most dogs will gulp down first piece while watching second piece. Repeat. Th...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 1:39 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Teaching a retrieve
Replies: 6
Views: 2403

Also Danabananna, you are soooooo right to teach this early before Teagan turns into a kleptomaniac like Ellie. If Ellie ever gets bored of being a lap dog, she can alway turn her hand to being a cat (dog) burglar. Laughing It's not even like I expect her to pick it up immediately I know she's only...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 12:50 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Teaching a retrieve
Replies: 6
Views: 2403

Well she took a while to work out I wanted her to touch the ball in my hand (bless, she sat, laid down, stood up again and pawed at it before catching on) then she did really well for a few minutes but lost interest and started trying to get the clicker out of my other hand instead. Must do shorter ...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Teaching a retrieve
Replies: 6
Views: 2403

Kato will retrieve twice... the third time he goes.... "well if you keep on throwing it away you can get it your self"! :roll: haha yeah we get that when she gets bored, she just kind of watches the ball roll away then looks at me as if to say 'can I just have the treat?' Will try emmabet...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Teaching a retrieve
Replies: 6
Views: 2403

Teaching a retrieve

Just looking for new ideas here really I know she's still young but just want to make sure I'm doing things the right way from as early as possible (my parents 2 labs still won't retrieve they just chase after a ball then lie down and chew it) Tried the method in imotd book but usually she doesn't t...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:24 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: bones and raw feed... but without the bones!
Replies: 12
Views: 4753

Not sure but we've stocked up on the pricechoice minces - can get them from pets at home - they have ground bone in them already but obviously don't get the teeth cleaning benefits and it takes about 20 seconds to eat instead of a leisurely 20 minutes. don't know about the dried fruit but if it's ra...
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:33 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Yoghurt / bin raiding
Replies: 6
Views: 3744

I have no advice I'm afraid but re: the tin - where I live tins have to go in a lidded black box to be recycled. The lid on the box is quite secure, we got it from the council. And the tin has to be washed out first so we take the whole top off or we'd cut our hands to shreds.
by danabanana
Wed Jan 09, 2008 6:30 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Constant Howling
Replies: 3
Views: 1673

Not sure if this is right or not but I think I read somewhere that dogs howl most often to locate their pack when they are lost? If that is right then it could be a separation anxiety kind of thing? Think you'd need to slowly build up the time she is left alone so she gets comfortable and knows that...
by danabanana
Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:46 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: Pork ok?
Replies: 3
Views: 2352

I've not tried pork - but only been barfing about a week. There are lots of raw feeders on here who will know though I'm sure
by danabanana
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Please help Tess
Replies: 7
Views: 3049

I see Tess raised the funds needed yay!
by danabanana
Tue Jan 08, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photoshoot
Replies: 6
Views: 3274

Photoshoot

Took Teagan for a photoshoot today, my parents are always saying they wish they had more pics of their dogs as pups so we decided to get some proper ones done and we can maybe frame a nice couple. She loved being the centre of attention but then decided she'd rather eat the camera so maybe she's not...
by danabanana
Mon Jan 07, 2008 8:40 am
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Housebreaking advice 8 week old puppy & working full tim
Replies: 13
Views: 4762

Just because I am a single mom and work doesn't mean that my home will not be a good one and that I am not capable of having a wonderful puppy. Nobody said your home won't be a good one. I have to agree with everyone else though a puppy is not for anyone who works full time. I am also suprised the ...