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  1. bluezano

    I would like some advice.....

    LOL. I will need to get a backpack! What is the difference between the dog repellant and the direct stop spray? Also, how do you keep from spraying your own dog, or can you? The cell phone is an excellent idea, I have been thinking about getting one anyway. What is a breaking stick? Also...
  2. bluezano

    I would like some advice.....

    on the best way to handle agressive off leash dogs who attack my dogs while they are on leash. Background: I live in a small town and I walk my dogs every morning. I have three dogs, a 30 pound BC/Sheltie/? mix (5 years old), a 35 pound BC/Husky/? mix (2 years old), and a 45 pound...
  3. bluezano

    Heatworm in Pacific Northwest?

    On a recent visit to our veterinarian he advised that I needed to begin heartworm treatments for my three dogs. Heartworm has never been a concern where I live before (Eastern Oregon). So, I have the following questions: 1. Has anyone else in the Washington, Oregon, Idaho area been advised...
  4. bluezano

    If you could only ask your dog(s) one question. What would it be?

    I would ask the following: To Scout: What did your previous owners do or not do to make you so afraid of certain things? We adopted her from the pound after she was relinquished by her previous owners. To Mina: Are you in any pain? She has intervertebral disc disease and I worry that...
  5. bluezano

    Stop gushing! (on Petfinder, in particular)

    Given the number of dogs that are put down in shelters every year, I would assume that the rescues and shelters would try any method to attempt to give their dogs a chance at a forever home, including sweet with a capital S, picnics and such. While it might not be "just the facts", some...
  6. bluezano

    Recalled Dry Dog Foods

    I checked the FDA webpage which has a full listing of all of the pet foods that have been recalled. It is located here:http://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/petfoodrecall/#Dog According to the FDA, the following dry foods have been recalled: Doctors Foster and Smith Chicken and Brown Rice...
  7. bluezano

    I need help with a luau menu!

    At my bookstore I have a book called "Hawai'i's Home Cooking: Local Recipes from Alu Like's Kupuna". Under the dessert section are: Applesauce Brownies; Banana Cream Pie, Prune Cake :p , Banana Delight Cake, Classic Carrot Cake, Banana Pie, Poppy Seed Cake, 'Ulu with Haupia, Sweet...
  8. bluezano

    Need Opinions Please

    I would have the internist do it. Here is my befuddled reasoning: Pros: 1. You would know if there was a problem earlier. 2. You could possibly begin treating the problem earlier. 3. Chloe may feel more comfortable at your vet's office. 4. It would seem like your vet could get the...
  9. bluezano

    Zeus needs a few prayers

    Praying for you and Zeus. Hope he is back to his old self soon!
  10. bluezano

    Herniated disc -please help!! (No, not Charlie thank god)

    I have a 1 1/2 year old husky/border collie mix with intervetebral disc disease diagnosed at about 7 months old. She had this horrible episode where she cried out in pain and went into shock, then recovered about 15 minutes later. A few days later, same thing, except her back legs went numb...
  11. bluezano

    Glucosamine and Chondroitin supplements?

    I tried a couple of different supplements that they sell at the feed store here, but they made Mina fart :D Maybe the Brewer's Yeast? I switched and give them Happy Hips by Dogswell. I like this product a lot because the ingredients are Chicken Breast, Glucosamine, Chondroitin and Vitamin...
  12. bluezano

    How to best counter BSL

    I too would be interested in getting some ideas on how to combat breed banning legislation. It looks like our town will be implementing a pit bull ban shortly, following the lead of two other towns across the river from us. The ban will be as follows: No new pit bulls allowed in the...
  13. bluezano

    When is the good time to spay?

    I have seen another thread on this topic with quite a few differing opinions, but thought that I would share my experience. My vet recommends waiting until six months. I think that this is pretty much the norm. However, I adopted Mina from a local animal shelter and she was spayed at...
  14. bluezano

    Walking Two Dogs at the Same Time

    Well, we went for a walk this morning and they both did much better. The shortened lead made it impossible for Mina to circle around my legs. She did circle to Scout's right a few times, but Scout corrected by going back to the right, so all in all, pretty good. Lots of praise when they were...
  15. bluezano

    Walking Two Dogs at the Same Time

    Thank you very much for the great tips. We are going to start practicing today. :hail: P.S. I own the bookstore, so basically I do whatever I want, within reason of course!!:D
  16. bluezano

    I'm about to cry....I dont know what else to try

    It seems like since she isn't afraid of noises and is food motivated that this would be the perfect training tool for you. Perhaps Chloe is just afraid because the clicker is new and different and she will get better with practice. Others will probably know more. I didn't mean to imply you...
  17. bluezano

    I'm about to cry....I dont know what else to try

    Oh Jess :( I am so sorry that you are frustrated, but Chloe is a smart girl and I know you guys will make progress. Keep trying! We tried the clicker training with Scout, but she was really afraid of it too. We decided not to use it because she has so many other noise sensitivities that...
  18. bluezano

    Walking Two Dogs at the Same Time

    Yes, you are right otch1, the coupler is long. I wanted Mina to be able to have her space, I just didn't think that she would take such advantage of it :lol-sign: We just practiced your suggestion in the bookstore and it appears that Scout does not want Mina to get ahead of her even a...
  19. bluezano

    Walking Two Dogs at the Same Time

    I have two border collie mixes. They both weigh about 30 pounds. Scout will turn 4 in December and Mina will turn 1. Mina is a little bit taller than Scout. Ever since Mina turned 16 weeks and could safely walk around town we have all been going on walks together for about an hour each...
  20. bluezano

    I am one crazy.....

    We actually made pretty good progress on heeling today and a little bit of work on 'sit'. He is a smart dog and wants to please, but not having any training whatsoever makes it a little hard. Okay, a LOT hard. He also asked to go outside to potty, although the previous owners said he was not...
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