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by Wes
Mon Jan 14, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vent!
Replies: 2582
Views: 905225

Re: Vent!

^Ugh, that's terrible, Wes. The (dobie!) rescue I volunteer at has another trainer there who is very good in some ways, but still subscribes to some older schools of thought...we just had a volunteer post on the rescue forum about her two resident dogs having conflict, and the other trainer suggest...
by Wes
Mon Jan 14, 2013 5:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Vent!
Replies: 2582
Views: 905225

Re: Vent!

Now I remember why I never look at dog training threads unless they're here! :evil: I frequent a beardie forum and a poster inquired advice on her two rescued, female, 1.5 year old dogs not getting on. The most common advice was pack reduction, NILIF, shock collars :shock:, and a whole bunch of nons...
by Wes
Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:34 pm
Forum: Dog Training Articles
Topic: Vet response to spaying/neutering article
Replies: 13
Views: 9332

Re: Vet response to spaying/neutering article

I've yet to have inappropriate marking, running off, crazed aggression or anything like that in Sampson. It's Remy (who IS neutered) who marks left and right (thankfully no longer in the house) and has attempted to mount a b*tch at daycare. Thankfully I have a lovely vet who promotes raw diets and d...
by Wes
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:52 pm
Forum: Photos of Your Dogs
Topic: Meet Chief!! (Overload Photos)
Replies: 13
Views: 6140

Re: Meet Chief!! (Overload Photos)

What a handsome boy!
by Wes
Tue Jan 01, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Doberman aggression
Replies: 2
Views: 1642

Re: Doberman aggression

What brand of food is he on and at what age was he neutered? Also, he only gets walked 2-3 times a week? My Dobe boy gets a minimum of three hours walking per DAY. He goes nuts and gets snarky with my almost five year old male Catahoula if he doesn't get this exercise.
by Wes
Thu Dec 27, 2012 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dogs of a feather...
Replies: 16
Views: 5759

Re: Dogs of a feather...

My late APBT, Rosie, HATED all other terriers, pit bull type or otherwise. Being a bait dog, she had good reason to! She did adore pups though, and her one doggy friend was a wolf hybrid. Sampson the dobe seems to get along with most other dogs; he prefers tall, leggy dogs, but gets along famously w...
by Wes
Thu Dec 06, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: turkey neck question
Replies: 10
Views: 7000

Re: turkey neck question

Remy doesn't like the meat to touch his fur either - which I don't mind, as he's a light coloured dog. Sam is less discriminating and prefers to make as much of a mess as possible, then attempt to shred his feeding towel after. :roll: Glad the turkey necks worked! I haven't tried those with the boys...
by Wes
Tue Oct 02, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: Personality Change
Replies: 6
Views: 3279

Re: Personality Change

Keep in mind too that Catahoulas are not always the best with other dogs. Mine will tolerate them, but does not tolerate rudeness. I agree with a full vet check (including bloodwork) and giving the park a rest. We may like the dog park but the dogs don't always.
by Wes
Tue Aug 28, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: I am now training dogs at a rescue!
Replies: 44
Views: 16446

Re: I am now training dogs at a rescue!

I'd take him in a heartbeat if I lived in England. He just sounds like such a happy guy.
by Wes
Sun Aug 19, 2012 12:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Irresponsible
Replies: 15
Views: 6509

Re: Irresponsible

That staffy looked like he was having a blast. No different in my eyes than a dog doing agility. It's clear he did not pick crowded or high-traffic areas to shoot the video, so I see nothing wrong with the vid.
by Wes
Sat Aug 18, 2012 11:55 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: general query re: neuter/spay
Replies: 56
Views: 20086

Re: general query re: neuter/spay

My responses are very similar to Ari's. I am in North East US, I have two dogs. One is a two and a bit year old intact male Doberman. I've had him since he was 8-10 weeks old. I'm still not sure if I am going to neuter him; I have few issues with him at the moment aside from some insecurities which ...
by Wes
Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Petco dog bowl recalls due to radiation
Replies: 2
Views: 1685

Re: Petco dog bowl recalls due to radiation

This actually occurred a short time ago; any bowls on the shelves now have been cleared. They weren't very clear to even us working in the stores about the recall, only releasing this info once we were allowed to put bowls back on the shelves.
by Wes
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:04 pm
Forum: Dog Training Advice
Topic: help with fighting dogs
Replies: 9
Views: 3419

Re: help with fighting dogs

What breeds and are they male, female, spayed, neutered? Also what brand of food? :D
by Wes
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Pit Bull "Type"
Replies: 24
Views: 440774

Re: Pit Bull "Type"

Just wanted to jump in quick. Pit bull is a breed as well as a type - the American Pit Bull Terrier. My Rosie was pure APBT - 40 pounds, not too stocky, and all terrier. :lol:
by Wes
Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: Health, Diet and Exercise
Topic: My Puppy Stinks!
Replies: 11
Views: 6139

Re: My Puppy Stinks!

I would bet it is the food. Royal Canin really is not a great kibble. Check www.dogfoodanalysis.com - it breaks down and rates dog food brands. I would try switching your pup to a grain-free food; Orijen, EVO, Taste of the Wild are all quality brands and I had good experience with Blue Wilderness be...