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    Introducing my dog and dock diving pics!

    I’m not sure if I’m doing this right so I apologize if nothing shows up. If you can see pictures, here are a few of my Springer enjoying some dock diving. He loves the water!! Will fix and post again soon
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    Mechanically separated chicken (picture)

    Here is a picture of “mechanically separated chickenâ€. Warning don’t look at this picture if you also want to continue eating McDonalds – it is gross!! This Is Where Chicken Nuggets Come From | FitPerez.com This is certainly the last thing I had pictured it to be!! Is this what...
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    Dog Boarding – Qs to ask?

    Dog Boarding – Qs to ask? I am going away for 2 weeks and I am looking for the right place to put my dog. I have found a great looking place that is cage free, with daily hikes, lots of play time and individual attention. I am going for a tour to check out the place, meet the staff and have...
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    Burnt Paws

    After a wonderful weekend at the cottage, I noticed that my dogs gait was off this morning. Upon closer inspection I realized that the skin between his pads and his nails is bright red and a little scaly. I think that his paws got burnt on the hot sand over the weekend. :( What would...
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    Acana – Lamb and Apple

    Acana – Lamb and Apple Anyone here feed it? Thoughts? Good, bad ugly? Champion Petfoods | ACANA | Products - Puppy Small Breed Ingredients: New Zealand lamb meal, steamed oats, peas, sunflower oil, de-boned New Zealand lamb, red delicious apples, natural lamb flavor, flaxseed, alfalfa...
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    Dog that is selective with people

    When I got my dog as a 6 month old, he had some severe shyness issues, and although (a year later) he is doing wonderfully he does have some minor issues. One of his quirks is that he is very selective about who he lets touch him. Over time he has continued to let more and more of my...
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    Kibble for sensitive stomachs

    Hi there, I have been feeding my guy TOTW – Wetlands for 8-12 months, and he was doing really well on it until recently. He was having really loose stool so after a trip to the vet to rule of any medical issues (fecal test and a round of antibiotics), the vet recommended I try him on...
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    Raw food and cooked treats, food etc?

    I went to the pet store today to pick up our bimonthly bag of TOTW and I noticed that there was a new freezer of “Urban Wolf†raw food. Until now I have been too intimidated to consider feeding raw because it has always seemed so complicated. So I poked around in the fridge and was intrigued...
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    From gentle leader to flat collar?

    Once your dog is walking nicely in a Gentle Leader, how do you make the transition to walk nicely in just a flat collar? Thank you!
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    Outside access when no one is home?

    Does anyone here let their dog have access to the backyard or a run while they are at work? I am considering making a “potty†area outside my back door that will attach to the mudroom. Then while I’m at work, leave him in the mudroom with his usual interactive toys, and allow him to have...
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    Goopy eyes – help please!

    Goopy eyes – help please! Hi guys, I’m looking for tips about how to help my dogs eyes be less goopy/runny. He eats grain free TOTW and his coat, poop etc all is healthy. However, his eye are always runny with a “clearish†fluid and white/clear mucus builds up in the corners of...
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    Food Dehydrator for dog treats/snacks

    Who here uses a dehydrator to make snacks and treats for their dog (or yourself)? What do you put in it? How long does it go in for? I’m really thinking of getting one so that I can veer away from store bought biscuits and feed dehydrated meats and veggies (can you put fish in it?). How...
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    Put your toys away

    I’ve always been fascinated by dogs who can put their toys away on command and I was wondering how you train them to do it? Any tips? Thank you!
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    Dental Products – LEBA III

    Dental Products – LEBA III Hey guys, Does anyone use the dental product LEBA III? I went to buy some Oral Gel this weekend and the lady at the shop highly recommended this stuff instead Lebalab Inc . It’s about double the cost for a much smaller bottle so I want to make sure it's worth...
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    What’s it like going from 1 dog to 2?

    What’s it like going from 1 dog to 2? So things have been going amazing with my current dog and now that I’ve had him for almost a year (can’t believe how fast time flies), I’m starting to feel like I’m ready to add a second dog. What’s it like going from 1 dog to 2? I would...
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    Norwich Terrier

    I just stumbled across one of these the other day on Pet Finder. They look like really cool dogs! Anyone here have one, or any experience with them? How are they generally for off leash activities?
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    Kibble Feedback Please

    I got my dog at 6 months in May of ’09 and I quickly moved to shift him from an extremely poor quality food, to something much better (and of course, grain free). I did my research and started him on Acana “Wild Prairie†, then after a few months I switched to a different protein...
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    First Time Boarding

    Unfortunately I have to board my dog out for four nights over the holidays and I was wondering if you guys have any tips about what to look for and questions to ask. I am touring a few places on Saturday and I want to make sure I get all of the necessary information. Thank you!!
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    Got beef? ;)

    Why can’t I find good quality dog food that is beef based? (Yet not too high in protein aka Orijen) There seems to be a huge focus on bison and venison meat. Anyone know why? Also, would it be ok to serve cooked ground beef with a few carrot chunks in a kong, frozen for his "while I'm at...
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    Seatbelts – What one do you use?

    Seatbelts – What one do you use? For those of you who use seatbelts for your dogs in the car – what one do you use? I bought this one on the weekend – Top Paw&reg Easy Rider Car Harness - Travel - Dog - PetSmart and I found it very constricting. The seatbelt strap goes through the...
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