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    Bird care and training books

    Does anyone have any recommendations for bird care and training books? What about good forums for bird care. Thanks for any suggestions you may have, Adam
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    Frizbird

    I dont want to hi-jack your thread, but My brother just got a similar bird and i wanted to send him something for the bird. I do not know anything about birds but was wondering if anyone had a good place to get a healthy bird treat or something for it? Pretty bird by the way!
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    Behaviorist in SE Tennessee area

    I found a lady that comes to chattanooga twice a month from Knoxville. Has anyone heard her or worked with her? Do her credentials look like someone you would want to work with? Dr. Elizabeth Shull is Board Certified in Veterinary Neurology (1986) and Behavior (Charter Diplomate...
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    Behaviorist in SE Tennessee area

    My 4 yr old Rhodesian ridgeback has always had some fear and self confidence issues. With me he has been able to function and does not spend much time stressed. His biggest problem is strange people and we just recently got married so we had a lot of people at our house that he hadn't met...
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    Rhodesian Ridgbacks or suggestions

    I have a 4 year old RR and he is the best dog I could imagine. You say the one you met barked at you and wouldnt come anywhere near you and that is exactly what mine does. He may not be the norm, but i dont think it is completely uncommon either. He is very aloof with strangers, men are...
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    Running with my dog

    DO you recommend any harnesses? Would something like this work? http://www.ruffwear.com/Singletrak-Pack?sc=2&category=1131#item_review_average
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    Running with my dog

    I want to start running with my dog. I have been using a gentle leader for walks and I am curious if they can be used for runs?
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    Good Agility Books

    Thank you. That book looks great. I am thinking about getting into agility for fun and want to learn some more about it.
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    Good Agility Books

    Does anyone have any suggestions on good agility books for beginners. Just looking to learn more about it and the basics on how you start. Thanks, Adam
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    dock diving depth

    My brother is interested in dock diving and lives on a lake. How deep should the water be where the dog is jumping to be safe? Also any tips on getting the dog to jump?
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    Puppy Food

    My brother is bringing home a puppy this weekend and has been asking me about food suggestions. He is going to feed a high quality grain feed kibble but we dont know if he should feed a puppy formula or just the normal life stage formula. I have heard people say the puppy formula is just a...
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    Sunburns, anyone?

    same here. When i was in high school i could be outside all day and would get a little red then it would turn brown. Now i am on blood pressure medicine that says prone to sunburn and it is true. If im out for a hour or so (especially at the begining of spring when i was very pale) I get...
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    Vibes for my brother and his friends family

    Hes ok. They are all in michigan and I am in Tn so its hard to help them....Scary how fast life can end.
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    Vibes for my brother and his friends family

    My brothers best childhood friend was killed yesterday in a car accident. His wife of only a year or so was in the car and is now in a coma. Please send some vibes to their families and my brother. http://www.9and10news.com/story/18815134/developing-news
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    Found a dog

    i totally agree with you. Its scary but i sure hope he makes it. He was so sweet. While in my back yard he did dig around the fence. Would he have to be in a kennel to contain him?
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    Found a dog

    The owner came and got him on saturday. She was nice and i hope they find a good home for him. She said the driving distance was 22 miles from her house to ours! He was a pleasure to have and we were sad to see him go. Im not sure he was a typical husky, but if he was I can see why people...
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    Behavioral assesment

    I think that is really cool that you stuck with him and got him over the fact he thought he was suposed to bark at strangers. Congrats to you and him. Im glad you considered it your fault and not his. I try to do that and its not always easy. Good work.
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    Found a dog

    Ya i need to get henderson microchipped too. I think there is no way he will ever get out, but this kind of thing reminds me it can happen. So scary, i am glad i reported it to the humane society and glad the owner checked with them. He definately traveled a good distance to get to me so i am...
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    Found a dog

    Owner called. Got my number from my found dog report I made with the humane society. Dog has a history of getting loose and she was keeping him as a trial to see if she could adopt him from her friends. She said the only way they can keep him from escaping is puting a metal chain on his...
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    Found a dog

    If i keep him long enough to introduce him to my dog how should i do it? i am weary to just let them both loose in the back yard because if there is a fight how do i get ahold of them??? I am thinking about keeping my dog on a leash because if there is a problem i can drag him inside...
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