Merika, I think that's called "lighting one candle," hoping that person will "light another candle." Sometimes it works. You said it better than I did. ...
Hi I'm new to the group also and would like to intro myself. I was having so much fun with the posts I forgot my manners :( My name is Melitta and I am a...
Good Morning Melitta, Whats up Chuck and Little guy.Welcome. Trese is what they call me who know me and sport( rotti mountain bermese) is my Boss. Again...
One side effect can be vomiting but you get that with almost any oral medications just like in humans. Every animal will be different and yours may not have...
  I've never used one of those, though I've known three or four who've tried it. It kind-of hooks the dog's hind legs to the neck, accross the chest, so...
YOU CAN'T "PREPARE" A DOG FOR A BABY!! Your "best bet" is to QUIT cuddling her, etc.  Keep her separated TOTALLY from the baby unless the baby is in Your...
If Your dog has an adverse reaction to it, STOP! Call Your vet. If the vet says to do it, anyway, find another vet!  It bothers me that Your vet said...
Melitta, I'm "fairly new," too. A trainer/behaviorist. At first, I was kind of "shy," but quickly found that this is a really good group. There's a lot...
sounds promising. i ordered one that covers 500 feet and will automatically come on when they bark. i'll let you know how we make out when it arrives. thanks!...
I have to totally agree with Geri. Exactly as described. My terrier mix Lucky had never been exposed to water, so when we went to the lake and tossed the...
My "gripe" about any of the electric "training collars" is that they can be "set off" by other electric "signals" (even some radio equipment, a welder, or a...
If there's anyone in this Group who, actually, thinks he's the "boss," I'd like to get to know You, because I know that I'm not. One Newf Dog, two Chi's...
I know this is a dog group, but I posted this in my cat group too, and it *is* pet-related. Every time I open this site I crack up. It's just too ridiculous....
I have male germanshepheard he like year and half now. Going through stage or something,refuses to listens constantly tell him no.My vet said males are like...
I'll third on this, the biggest mistake people make is forcing puppies or dogs into water. My Ex-husband's thoughts on this was, "Just throw the dog off the...
Try reading "The Cat that Walked by Himself," by Kipling. It's one of the "JUST SO STORIES." A children's story (no more than about ten minutes, at...
OK, now I'm going to "go out on a limb." I'm a trainer/behaviorist, not a vet.  Have always had dogs and cats (and often others). Every time I go into...
Is this a serious question Donna? :)   I have always been the boss or Pack leader in my house. Most of my life with dogs I have had 4 or more large dogs...
What vet said that?????? I encourage you to check with the ASPCA, another vet and any other rescue groups and they will tell you that that vet needs a bit...
Hi, My dog browny 8 years old yesterday evening suddenly lay down on the floor and giving some strange sound. Just for 20 seconds and then he came to alright. ...
She could have a yeast infection and one thing that could help until you get her to the vet is plain yogurt. I give my small dogs (14lbs -25lbs) 1 tbls in the...
Hi John- my coworker had a lab with these same issues- it started onthe poor guys back half and eventually due to neglect of the problem spread over his whole...
 You need to be patient and consistent. Like if you want him to do something and he doesn't, just don't give up. Hang in there until you get the result...
On animal planet they use the clicker method you can get one at pet smart. And she uses chicken it is hard work but worth it. It would really help if he was...
Repetition always works.If you started the training earlier(5 or 6 mnths),he would've been trained by now.GSd's are highly intelligent and quick to learn.Spend...
Donna What your saying is correct for the most part. Medications can be different for all animals some animals can have weird reactions to the topical's and...
My shitzo does this on accision my vet says it is more of a seizure if it keeps up got to the vet for blood work they can then find the root of the problem and...