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Good Update thanks.
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;) now he needs his water bottle & suncap ...... he looks very spiffy,Luke
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yes- if she eats meaty bones - then she doesn't need mince
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very Sporty looking Thundershirt!!
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I do it all teh time I teach, from day one .. the 'swap' game ! :D puppy is waddling around with a toy/stick- whatever ... I say 'SWAP" Take object..IMMEDIATELY shove in a treat .. praise puppy .. and give toy/stick back. repeat ,repeat, repeat ..... then , when toy swapping is perfect ..then practise when puppy has a chew toy or bone (that he has chewed for a while ... then move up to dinner etc Usually after a few practices, puppy will have no objection to swapping toys/food/bones ...and then it's a matter of doing this every day a couple of times to re enforce.I find it much easier than chasing dogs around trying to retrieve stolen items ;)
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Chester - Golden Retriever Puppy :)
persephone replied to Aztec Gold's topic in Photos, Photos, Photos
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;) we use UA because it helps our workers hold weight - esp in this cold weather they work very hard ..and often aren't keen on eating after a really big day. So if they nibble the UA they still do OK When they changed bonnie some years back - our dogs got sloppy poo and just didn't hold the weight . I did have quite a bit of correspondence with teh company back then (it was when purina bought the company )
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haven't used it for a few years when it really changed, and not for the better We now use the LAUCKE product - Uncle Albers .
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Fingers Crossed For Louis Please
persephone replied to matilda1's topic in Health / Nutrition / Grooming
Thinking of you as you play the waiting (and worrying) game -
take her out in the backyard & play - eat treats .. sit with you .. and try to NOT pat her or fuss if she runs away at the noise , etc. Just let her gradually relax by chewing bones..chasing fluffy toys , etc. perhaps start feeding her out buy the back door ? just go about the normal stuff.... with her tagging along.
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Toffee Theme For Puppy Registered Names
persephone replied to Chocolate's topic in General Dog Discussion
Sugar, Fudge,Candy, Chip, Butterscotch.. -
Long coated chihuahua
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Glad she's at the vets now takes away some of the worry from you , too .
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Why do you pat your pup while it's eating.? .............. IMO there's no need to ...unless you have a sick pup or a scared one unwilling to eat in the presence of humans ....
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Do you not have an 'outside" ? Outside is always preferable and heaps of praise after she goes outside will help her to realise this .
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That's a good start make sure he sits before he eats, too ..and starts to eat when YOU say so ;)
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What diet did the breeder recommend ? baby pups are like any baby .. they don't like everything .. and if they have never eaten it .. they may be slow to try it
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have you asked the breeder for their advice? They know their dogs best
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I'm not sure on this one .. UNLESS puppy is relaxed and happy and not obsessing over its food . Patting a puppy who is in this guarding mode is both rewarding and escalating the behaviour ... and risking a bite.
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I would say that's more than mild! I would first up suggest that you seek professional advice, Yes there are things you can try - however, if you're unsure ..things can go wrong. There is some info in the following threads... LINK LINK LINK I wish you well .. and hope you can stop this quickly before it gets worse. The little tyrant!!
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Someone in our town has one ..admittedly the dog is oldish now ..as is his owner .. but they both are always out & about .. dog happily on lead, and very relaxed At a local eating place, they are usually found out on the deck ..dog lies in the sun, and enjoys when people come & talk to him ... No idea what he was like when young, or is like at home ... but he impresses me every time
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Good luck at the vets.
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It would be wise I think... just in case. .. Normally the treatment is to fast a dog with tummy upset for 24 hrs... then give a bland diet , like boiled chicken & rice ...
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I second kirislin's advice.Vomiting and rubbish eating needs a good check by the vet . actually I posted on this... but it's gone ...... ?