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Personally any vets that says walking that far is fine is a worry whether it be grass/sand or what ever

Herding doesnt mean they will look out it means they may be prone to herding up & nipping. Stds will protect there families till the end & that is why obedience training for a good 12 months is a must especially once they go through there testing stage. The thing with stdsis there just like owning a Rotti/Dobe super breeds when respected for what they are . so I don't want huge wagging tails " The std do have good whipping tails now they must remain long,obviously the breeders have also told you abot the grooming & clipping every 8 weeks($55 upwards) The breeders should be very open & honest about the pros/cons if they want there pups to go into the right homes & for the owners to be sure the breed is what they where led to believe. The minis do have health issues but so can the stds & as many dont health test there stds no one is aware of what is about.

Did the vets do any blood tests or just look? Did they suggest any dietary supplements to help boost her system or nothing at all??

Also the schanuzer club of america will have alot of breed related tips.Std schnauzers MUST be obedience trained.They are highly intelligient & being a working breed(herding) need to learn where they fit in the household early on otherwise an untrained std is a powerful ,unenjoyable pet. As for breed books i wouldnt bother ,with any dog commensense is a must but most of all making sure the breed is the right one for the family. As a mini breeder we find many people presume the 3 sizes have the same nature & needs but its far from wrong. Minis are companian dogs & the Std/Giants are working dogs & need to be respecetd for that & trained appropriately to there needs

What advice did the breeder give about diet & exercise??? The rate your going your pup will associate the lead with unhappy outings & you will end up with a dog that for many years to come will not enjoy walking . Your pup is only 3.5 months old & your expecting way too much on its little body & if its fat & been over exercised be prepared for vet bills but remember the pup pays the ultimate price

Do you walk the dogs or do any activity out of the yard?? Whilst some dogs are very destructive some will become destructive when bored. Personally iw ould buy a couple of good quality toys & rotate them,dont leave her with all of them.Give her a different one each day until back to the beginning

Does he not have a backyard to wee in?? It sounds like you expect him to do something & maybe are getting frustrated & the dog knows it

Personally i think if you now your dog well you have a good idea when there not quite right coat or not. We do use the thermo in the ear & get a good enough comparsion to up the butt

Isnt Obi an apratment dog?? If so the grass would be a novelty but even now i wouldnt encourage grass eating after all some other dog may have poop/peed on it if out walking etc

Yes what as the vet said?/What test have been done?? Did you let her graze as apup or pander to her not eating this && that??

I havent had to resort to any sock method,luckily mine are very co operative but i would use a kids sock if i had an issue dog or vet wrap or really anything that assisted . Mine are OK with the old method of doing nails but are 100% better with the dremel & its done in half the time with less pulling on the legs etc etc The good old bastard file is just as good for those who arent as happy to use a dremel or clippers

Whether adult or pup being vaccinated does not guarantee 100% proctection but it does decrease the chances enormously. With parvo its a case of getting to the vet sooner than latter. Not leaving the backyard doesnt mean safe either as you can bring it home on your shoes or a visitor can bring it over.

I have long coats & use the dremel. If the nails are to long then i always trim first but onced dremelled they stay shorter way longer & you actually do get them shorter & you never cut the quick because you see the vein before that happens. I do dogs from 42kg down to 6kg

I believe rymadyl & Labs area bad combo & Labs are wll known for reacting to it.May not be the case though Rimadyl & the Labrador Retriever (the same applies to Metacam) At some point in every dog's life, whether during his rapid growth phase of puppyhood, following an injury, or during his senior years, he will experience pain and inflammation of joints which will produce symptoms of stiffness and/or lameness. Because ability for activity is a key component to a dog's quality of life, for many years, dog owners have relied on anti-inflammatory medications designed for humans to treat dogs suffering from "growing pains", connective tissue injuries, and degenerative joint diseases (osteoarthritis). Recently, however, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals has introduced an anti-inflammatory drug called Rimadyl which has been designed and approved by the FDA specifically for use in canines. This drug was found to have minimal adverse reactions during investigational studies and has been clinically shown to significantly relieve symptoms associated with pain and inflammation. However, results from widespread clinical use of Rimadyl came to suggest that, although occurring with low frequency, the Labrador Retriever, as a breed, demonstrated a higher predisposition for liver toxicity associated with use of Rimadyl compared to all other breeds. The following is presented to provide information regarding the benefits of Rimadyl, discuss whether the cause for concern for use of Rimadyl in Labrador Retrievers is warranted, and alert owners of all dogs receiving Rimadyl-treatment to warning signs which may be indicative of adverse reactions. The Benefits of Rimadyl Stress on bone, whether the result of many years of weight bearing, bone abnormalities such as improper fit of joints (as occurs in hip dysplasia) or accidental injuries, leads to softening and roughening of joint cartilage which serves as a protective covering for bones. Eventually the cartilage cracks and exposes the bone which becomes further susceptible to erosion. The body's attempt to regenerate new bone causes the area of damaged bone to become very hard. Additionally, the body employs a number of physiological mechanisms in an attempt to heal the damage. One of these mechanisms includes dilation of blood vessels in an effort to increase blood flow to the site of regeneration. Though the increased blood flow brings more nutrients and oxygen required for cellular repair mechanisms, it also causes swelling, which adds pressure to the injury, and initiates surrounding cells to release chemical substances, which act on nerve endings. These two conditions are the sources for inflammation and pain, respectively. Prostaglandins, one of the chief chemical substances released by cells following injury, are formed from polyunsaturated fatty acids and are hormone-like in their ability to have diverse effects on a number of body functions. Among these effects, prostaglandins play a central role in inflammation and pain, therefore, drugs which inhibit prostaglandin synthesis are valued for their ability to provide pain relief. Anti-prostaglandin drugs include analgesics such as aspirin and acetaminophen, as well as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) such as propionic acids which include ibuprofen and naproxen. Previously, treatment of pain and inflammation in the canine species has been limited to treatment with drugs specifically designed and tested for the human metabolism. However, drugs which are maximally absorbed, and therefore therapeutically effective, by the human gastrointestinal system are often not absorbed efficiently by the carnivore-digestive-tract of the dog. Additionally, sensitivity of the canine stomach to acidity, a characteristic of most analgesics and NSAIDS, provides limitations to compensating for absorption by increasing dosage. It is also for this reason that buffered aspirin has been the first choice for over-the-counter pain relief in dogs. Though the analgesic, acetaminophen (Tylenol), is prescribed by some veterinarians in lieu of other anti-inflammatories with the intent to avoid stomach-irritation, other vets do not recommend its use in dogs, since therapeutic effectiveness, as well as adverse reactions have never been clinically investigated in dogs. (It should be noted that the coating of encapsulated acetaminophen will not be digested until it is well into the latter-half of the small intestine, therefore, absorption of drug is minimal at best). Rimadyl, also known as carprofen, is a NSAID belonging to the same class as ibuprofen and naproxen which has been specifically designed, tested, and FDA approved for treatment of pain and inflammation in dogs. In investigational studies, dogs given Rimadyl demonstrated significant improvement in symptoms without significant adverse reactions compared to placebo-treated dogs. Rimadyl is now being widely used for the clinical treatment of dogs to control symptoms of stiffness and lameness associated with the pain and inflammation of bone disorders and degenerative arthritis. Some Evidence for Caution When Using Rimadyl Because prostaglandins play a role not only in pain and inflammatory responses, but also in blood pressure, clotting ability, smooth muscle contraction, etc., use of anti-prostaglandin drugs may have adverse effects, particularly in individuals with underlying health disorders. Therefore, Rimadyl should not be used in dogs with bleeding disorders and neither should it be used in pregnant or lactating bitches, since its safety pertaining to these conditions is not known. Though early investigations did not identify any significant risks to dogs receiving treatment with Rimadyl, mild symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, change in appetite, lethargy, behavioral changes and constipation were observed in a low percentage of dogs receiving either Rimadyl or the placebo. Clinical use of Rimadyl among a wider population has identified additional indications of drug intolerance within certain individual dogs including but not limited to jaundice, seizures, urinary tract disorders, loss of fur, rash, and swelling. These findings suggest that some individual dogs may be more predisposed to adverse reactions to Rimadyl than others. Of particular noteworthiness to owners of Labrador Retrievers are the reports of hepatic (liver) toxicity occurring with greater frequency in Labs than in any other breed. This increase in occurrence may simply be due to the fact that as a breed, the Labrador Retriever ranks most prevalent among dogs. Additionally, hip dysplasia and other bone disorders occur with high frequency within the breed making them likely candidates for Rimadyl treatment. In the absence of knowing the total number of Labs taking Rimadyl and only having information pertaining to the number of Labs with toxic reactions, it is impossible to conclude if the breed does, indeed, run a higher risk for Rimadyl complications compared to any other breed. Alternatively, however, the fact that the breed is represented prevalently in the group which experienced hepatic complications and less frequently in other groups including those which experienced renal (kidney) toxicity, neurologic disorders, etc. suggests that the breed may, indeed, have less hepatic tolerance for the drug. Because it is currently unknown what factors may contribute to predispose certain Labradors to hepatic toxicity, it is recommended that Labradors administered Rimadyl be carefully observed for early signs of drug intolerance. In general, one likely predisposing factor to complications associated with Rimadyl, may be underlying health conditions in older dogs. As with any drug, however, even some individual dogs in otherwise good health may experience severe reactions to treatment. Therefore, if your dog is taking Rimadyl, he should be monitored for any adverse symptoms. Some General Symptoms To Watch For * Loss of appetite * Vomiting * Diarrhea * Increase in thirst * Increase in urination * Fatigue and/or Lethargy * Loss of coordination * Seizures Hyperactivity, Restlessness, or Aggressiveness Symptoms of Liver Toxicity In addition to the above symptoms: * Jaundice (yellowing of the skin, mucus membranes and whites of the eyes) When symptoms occur, immediately discontinue Rimadyl treatment and contact your veterinarian for advice or to begin supportive therapy to counteract effects of drug toxicity, depending on severity of symptoms. In most cases of Rimadyl toxicity, discontinuing treatment and providing prompt follow-up care results in recovery, however, in cases of toxicity in which treatment was delayed, chronic liver disease and fatalities have resulted. This was on the Labrador.net website

dogs can eat grass to settle an upset tummy,some eat grass as there lacking something diet wise..Ours dont just eat grass

Personally i wouldnt have brought 2 females even if they are getting desexed.. Male & female is a way beeter match especailly in staffies. Didnt your breeder discuss this area with you or suggest that a male/female would be a better match??

We worked fulltime but any workmen or tradie we made allowances & placed the pets safely away or made other arrangements .Our pets our responsability & i wouldnt dream of expecting someone entering the property to have to care for my dog aswell as do the job at hand. I know what you mean. Labourers have let my dogs out leaving gates open and then not bothering to let me know that my dog has gone.!!!! who does that??????"" Unfortunantly other people dont love our dogs as much as we do. You should have taken better precautions . Im sorry but why do people expect to have there cake & eat it.

The use of crates for us is at shows,emergencies ,safety or time out & when we place our dogs in there its time to switch off & be relaxed. What your doing sounds fine but when you take pup out for a pee try pup on lead & give a command,sometimes the play interupts the train of thought.

I agree if we have tradesman coming then the dogs are sorted by us only,we do not leave the responsability to the tradesman or those sub contracted by the company.

4/ if she is really badly biting we also do the number 3 but roll her onto her back, hold her muzzle and dominate her as well - a little eye contact seems to work also I should add that my girl spends most of her time on her back, so this is her calm place - we just do a nice quite settle after the muzzle hold and you can just see the bounce reduce in her." How often do you have to do this to calm her?? Eye balling a dog will not win you any brownie points & you are lucky so far .You dont have to dominate a dog ,domination doesnt achieve any long term results or respect. IPersonally for this person getting a male was a big mistake to start off with especially as you say your older males doe have issues.. Picking a dog that was better suited to your current dog would have been a better way to go but as the breeder isnt one who would have considered that the problem is now yours. Your older dog was snapping at it to start with,have a pup with the same sort of attitude & it doesnt take much for it to learn,copy & then stand up for itself but if the pup is growling at a human then it time to take that series.,it isnt normal behaviour at all . You do need to seek some sort of advice & most likely pre pare seperate runs oustide for when your not there as i wouldnt be trusting them alone

When I try to make her submit, i don't have to force as she does it herself. I've been doing this as I want them to be in a submissive postion when my kids try to pat them or when we are outside and some children asked to pat them. They love to socialise with bth canine & human. Unfortunately this is where your wrong & your training her to not do whats right. Behaving socailly correct around people isnt forcing them to be submissive,submission is a result of doing something wrong. It also means the dogs are being pat in a position of no control or confidience .it means children will be patting the dog the wrong way aswell & not teaching the dogs that what ever position they may be in social manners is always a must I know she won’t bite me."" How do you know??? This is why people get bitten because there expectations of what a dog will do doesnt always meet up.Any dog can bite & we must always remember that & if your teaching the kids that a dog should submit before patting its also teaching them the wrong dog message.

The fact is she is winning in all aspects at present ,so you have a 9 month old that has no respect for what your doing . The alpha roll is totally pointless & the dog has learnt coming to you will result in something unpleasant which is dangerous if your any reason you do need her to come & obey. It sounds like she has no idea what you want & maybe hasnt been trained to do whats expected & you have resorted to other methods that are creating issues.

I dremel my dogs nails ,its very easy but it still require a good techinque that is often better if your showed than struggling & teaching the dog bad habits. A good grooming salon for a small fee will show you how,the vets often are the worse for nails unless there knocked out. Even good boarding kennels will do nails or show you how

I dont use the guide ,.Each dog is different & i gauge the right amount according to the dog in question & if your adding anything

Did you collect the pup late afternoon or early am ??