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Just to answer this for you. Temperment is not "genetic" there is no gene for temperment. Temperment is a "learned" behavior. If you have a nice sound female with good manners etc then that female is going to have nice sound pups because they "learn" from her. I have seen some breeders...

Do a google search on the "NIFIL" policy. Your dog needs to learn some rules. Also, you need to seek out the advise of a qualified animal behaviorist who is a positive motivational instructor. Even a small dog can do a lot of damage to a child. Also, keep in mind the other animal...

mypy, What you need to do is enforce the NILIF policy where your dog has to earn his meals. Food aggression is a big no no. What you could do is feed smaller meals, mix in canned food, sardines, canned salmon. Perhaps a few small raw meals. Just feed a small amount, prepare, make him sit put...

My dogs have always eaten grass no matter what diet their own. It's healthy and a way of cleansing the system. It could be that your dogs (I don't know what they were on prior to Innova) may be detoxing and are using grass as a way to help "flush" the system:) As long as there are no...

Many dogs do not chew their food. I have never owned a dog that chewed each kibble the only foods they stop to chew are big chunks of meat. Of course, when I fed kibble I always watered it down and added a good quality canned food as I found this to be healthier. My dogs all had pearly whites...

If you feel uncomfortable about your dog being sedated then try to go in and hold your dog. This is what I did when my dog had to have x-rays done. She was very calm with my being there and I just set her up, told her "stay" and she was as still as a rock. :)

Exactly bubbatd, a mat can be dealt with in so many different ways, and there are so many different coats. We always have to feel the dog before telling a customer if we can "save" the coat or may have to shave. Our policy is humanity before vaniety;) We can't just tell a customer over...

Not a problem makenzie71. It's so hard for me to explain this properly in writing...it's so much easier to show hands on:) Basically the procedure I outlined is call splicing the mat. We have also had some huge mats on some dogs (Goldens,Collies etc) which were solid, but, not to the skin...

That's a shame. Poor dog, it's so sad to see our babies suffer.:( I will certainly look up how much Milk Thistle to give. Most times it will tell you on the bottle. I prefer a tincture over capsules.:)

I already pointed out to make sure the mats were not tight. Plus, I also stated that if you take thinning shears and cut into the mat (if it's not too tight...too tight and you just shave it out)...if you cut into the mat you can slowly brush it out as long as it's not tight to the skin. By...

If the dog is good for grooming in the bath tub then groom him in the bathtub.:) You don't have to bath him just because he is in the tub. Most dogs are much better for grooming while in the tub. This is where I brush out most double coated dogs before putting them on the table. As for...

I meant to add that bubbatd's advise is wonderful if the mats are not solid to the skin. If you can put your finger between the skin and the mat then take thinning shears and just cut side ways into the middle of the mat. This makes it easier to brush out. Always hold the base of the mat so...

It depends entirely on the mat. A close tight mat I would not recommend using tinning shears on, too easy to cut the skin. If it's really tight the best thing to do is shave the mat. That way you can get close to the skin. For most Golden's if they have a lot of coat we just shave...

Are you getting surgery done to remove the diseased bone? For the secondary Arthritis I would go with a good Glucosamine supplement. Syn-Flex is a great one to use. For use as an anti-inflammatory, Syn-flex already has Yucca root in it. You can also give ginger and turmeric as a great...

brock23, do you use your dogs for hunting? I do know many people who do use their dogs for real life hunting. They don't dock, they also stay away from show quality type purebreds as well. I will ask these people to post their reasons why they do not dock for hunting purposes. As for...

I just close my palm over the treat and cover it. Some dogs by drawing the treat away can create a snappy grabby dog. I've seen this happen;)

I almost fell off my seat laughing at this comment. Let's see, taking a wee pup and snapping off the poor things tail Lets see, hmmm I'm not a rocket scientist, but, that does sound like mutilating a poor animal. If I tore off your arm when you were a baby, that also would be mutilated...

Metacam destroys the liver. I would only use it for EXTREME circumstances and then only for a short time frame for pain. What ailment is your dog suffering from that requires Metacam. There are many natural anti-inflammatories that are great for problems such as Arthritis and other joint...

Yes, and I voiced my opinion. You are a very angry person aren’t you?? Probably why you had your dogs tail cropped redirected aggression on your part directed at your poor helpless dog.

That is just plain ignorant and childless, probably written by a child anyway. But, to say a Dob looks pathetic, and stupid with a tail is very superficial and snotty.:mad: