Recent content by Silver_wlf

Yup - we've been checked by the vet and nothing is wrong. He also doesn't warn outside. Just happens. Wierdest thing I've ever seen. Most dogs seem to do a "dance" of some sort. *sigh* I've changed my routine so that they eat and then immediately go for a walk. I used to wait while I...

Hi! I agree with what others have posted about carefully looking into breeders and making sure that you're getting a healthy puppy. There are so many genetic diseases with this breed. About the books, if you only buy one, buy Culture Clash. It's probably one of the best books I have ever...

Thanks! I'm glad it's not only me. I wish he would sniff or circle. It would be easier to catch him. For now he's in view at all times....

Hello All! I've adopted a 9 month old Doberman Pinscher. We've had him about 4 weeks and he's settling in really well, however, I'm having some trouble with housetraining. We use a crate and he's has never peed in the house. He seems to understand that that's not allowed. However, we've...

Hi all!! We adopted a 9 month old Doberbabie Easter weekend... His name is Tux and he's wonderful!! Wes (my lab-x) and him play SO well together!! We started obedience last Wednesday and he was wonderful! Thanks again for all your help!

My mom's beagle has some confinement issues. She tried crating him and he just shredded the plastic liner ( and you know how heavy those are ). He was shut in the laundry room for a while until she figured that he could handle being out. They don't work for everyone.

Our rabies tags (in Canada) have a website you can log on to, enter the # on the tag and (if the owner has entered the dogs information) you can pull up a picture, address and phone number. There's no way to get personal contact information without the tag #. http://www.getmehome.ca

They were advertising it at the Detroit Kennel Club show over the weekend ... Free tote bags with a dog sitting in a "litter box". It was the strangest thing I'd ever seen. It looks like Yesterday's News or a comparable recycled newspaper product. I guess it makes sense if you don't have...

Do you find it's significantly more work to have two than one? Everything I've read says to spend time with each individually. Does this mean 2 separate walks - or can we walk together in the morning and then have separate time in the evenings? Thanks so much!

One of the things with recalls is that you have to work on them consistently. The basic premise behind recalls is that the dog has to understand that he should come when called because something good will happen and because he'll probably regain the freedom after coming, but also he has to...

On the Beagle front ... My sister adopted a beagle from the shelter last May. He ran every chance he got and they spent hours every week looking for him all over town. (With three young children it was impossible to constantly monitor all exits.) My mom took him over last summer and he's a...

Renee, Thanks so much!! We won't be getting a puppy. (That was enough fun the first time around! *smile*) The youngest they have is 10 months. They have a couple 4-5 year olds that sound really good - I was just worried that it may be tough to train them. Thanks for replying!

Hello!! We've been approved for a rescued dobe and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight they can offer about older dogs and obedience training? I'm currently competing Rally with my rescued lab - but he was a puppy when we got him. I would like to get into CKC Trials eventually. I'm...

One thing we tried, and I know it works for some people, is a bell. Tie a bell around the doornob. When you're going out for potty, ring the bell then go out. Some dogs will pick up that if they ring the bell - they go outside. Just a thought.

She will probably cry more if you make a big deal about her before you leave. Have playtime a little before you leave and then leave without making a big fuss. I agree with the frozen bones. I also soaked rope toys in low sodium chicken broth and froze them. Good for teething and for...