Hello all, I have a 7yo spayed female Parson Russell Terrier. She's hypothyroid and has a generalized anxiety disorder which, as a terrier, she generally...
Hey guys! I live in Ottawa Ontario, Canada, and just bought a little 9 month old male fawn pug ("JC", dont ask what it stands for, it was his original name, I...
By Sunday, I mean not last Sunday, the Sunday before that. I have had him 2 weeks now. Nick ... lol). ... up ... in ... he ... have ... and ... he ... the ......
I tried Rescue Remedy and it doesn't do a thing for my JC. You can get it at pretty well any supplement store, I got mine at GNC. What does St Johns Wort do?...
Hello, I've tried rescue remedy and St. John's Wort and neither had any effect on my dog. Melatonin gave her diarrhea, nothing else. I tried other Bach...
Hi I found this information about St. Johns Wort- Mary Ann http://www.peteducation.com/article_print.cfm?articleid=1363 St. John's Wort Veterinary & Aquatic...
Hi JC is young enough that you may want to consider some formal training- maybe you could find a trainer in your area that specializes in dogs with separation...
Hello new here today! Looking for help with my border collie. She is 5 this august, we got her 2 years ago, from a nice non abusive family. When she joined...
Turns out that JC is going to be alone tomorrow for about 2 hours and on Sunday as well for 3-4 hrs due to everyone's work schedules. Does anyone know of...
In a message dated 6/9/2006 12:57:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, unbridledfire@... writes: dealing with is the peeing and pooping in the house, in the kids...
I would have to agree about the muzzle - harsh as it sounds, but in your case with the little Parson Terrier on outings, you would likely find it a blessing. ...
How about a doggie day care? Or doggie sitter (someone to come stay at the house while you are gone)? Or a dog walker to take him on a long walk? Jessie ...
I can attest to the training giving the confidence!!! I took Zoe to obedience classes that trained for the CGC (Canine Good Citizen). At first I didn't...
I have to say, I'm a little confused about the muzzle recommendation. A muzzle is a very silly thing to leave on an unattended dog - I have literally seen ...
Hi all, My name is Hilda, and I'm from Australia, and have had a German Spitz dog, female, desexed, for about 3 months now. She was given to me by a friend,...
How old is Fluffy? Could it be that she is not housetrained yet? Some dogs when they go to a new home, have trouble understanding where they are supposed to...
I agree, leaving a muzzle on an unattended dog is not a good idea. However, that was not what I recommended. I suggested it may help on the outings as the dog...
Hi Jessie, Fluffy is 1.5 yrs old, and was housetrained at her former residence by her former owner...she just chooses not to urinate in the right place. I'll...
JC is still carrying on, and due to some circumstances at work, I am working many more hours. I cannot have him going on. I think I am going to have to part...
Hilda, As we tell all the adopters who adopt from Rescue...the animals usually have baggage that needs to worked through!!! Also, housetraining sometimes has...
They are handy, but no, not meant for when the dog is left alone. My last dog, a jack russell, was a very mouthy little girl. She barked all the time (didn't...
The Meaning of Rescue Now that I'm home, bathed, settled and fed, All nicely tucked in my new warm bed. I'd like to open my baggage Lest I forget, There is so...
Kudos to you, Jessie. You said it all - if you are not ready to make the "commitment" to an animal, don't consider ever getting one in the first place. They...
I second the kudos! Excellent poem and message. Mary Ann and my rescues: Marley, 13-15 year old pug/chihuahua/peke mix; Frieda, 10 year old Rat Terrier; ...