Recent content by milos_mommy

2km isn't a very far distance, but it depends on a few things. If the dog is off leash, running a bit, zig zagging back and forth through woods or hilly Meadow, it's a bit different than a 2km walk on a sidewalk. Labs need quite a bit of exercise, but it still varies greatly in the breed. If...

Hi everyone, I just took my business to FB - www.facebook.com/thefamilydogNY . Aside from business-y stuff, I'm posting a lot of dog behavioral articles, training info, cute pictures, etc. I'm also interested in checking out other people's "dog" pages, or blogs you run, as well as others that...

I wouldn't decrease his exercise or limit how much he runs. That could cause a cycle to continue to decrease his appetite and could further depress him. Running might stimulate his appetite, and if he's too sick to run around, he won't. Orange oil is a natural appetite stimulant, so putting a...

A sandbox could certainly work, but you'll need to catch her in the act anyway. She won't just dig in the sandbox if it's out there, you'll need to teach her to do so, which will take a while of strict supervision outdoors. I would definitely try the sandbox before an e-collar. And even if...

Not really on forums, but I hear weird stuff IRL...mainly dominance theory stuff (dogs hold their leash in their mouth to assert dominance), raw diet will turn a dog aggressive, etc. Always eat meals before your dog, etc. And a lot of stuff like "he peed on my bed because he was mad I left...

What Beanie said. And FB. I had two babies and joined mom groups, not currently able to foster, and TBH now I don't post for training advice because I feel like one of the more experienced trainers here. A recent post to introduce yourself here showed a much younger demographic than there...

Chesapeake bay retriever came to mind first. Australian shepherd could also be a good option. You could also look at herders like briards and bouviers, or large terriers like giant schnauzers and Black Russian terriers or even Airedales, (especially with APBT experience if you like terriers...

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1463197935/the-doggie-lift-the-easiest-way-to-cut-your-dogs-n A friend posted this on FB. I'll save my answer til I hear from some of you...

I'm not sure I'd consider it inhumane most of the time...in some cases when a dog is really going downhill in a shelter situation, depressed, etc, then it's questionable....but I know quite a few dogs in shelters for years that are seemingly happy and healthy, enjoy their walks and...

Who do you have insurance through? Any insurance providers you've had issues with?

I have no experience with the Polish Lowland Sheepdog. Standard Schnauzers are definitely terrier-like and can be slightly stand offish to strangers, though IME confident and not fearful, just a bit aloof or guarded. They can be quite dog reactive. I believe they can have some guardier...

There's a big difference between chubby and so heavy it's causing joint problems. Chubby is like 90% of the dogs I see. They may have some health issues eventually or currently as a result of it, they may have somewhat restricted movement abilities (get tired faster, can't jump as high), but in...

http://avsabonline.org/uploads/position_statements/dominance_statement.pdf Not explicitly about Milan but the methods he uses https://apdt.com/pet-owners/choosing-a-trainer/dominance/ ^i haven't read through that entire page but it should be helpful.

I agree with Maxy. If you know your roommates well and trust they are dog saavy people, and trust that if the dog is uncomfortable he'll choose to hang out in your room/the crate and they won't bother him, I might consider it. Otherwise I'd just say that he feels safe in his crate...

This. And "hold your horses". Probably also "shut up" hissed quietly so my child doesn't hear my rude language.