According to my community's Nextdoor comments...the thieves have a device that they can use, as they drive/walk down the block, and scan for key fob's RF signal (sitting inside your house). Then...
According to my community's Nextdoor comments...the thieves have a device that they can use, as they drive/walk down the block, and scan for key fob's RF signal (sitting inside your house). Then...
Apparently they are using corn oil on the eggs and leaving them in the nest to trick the parents into continuing to nest on non-vital eggs. Michigan doesn't allow hunting (probably to make sure the...
I made Shadow a snood to keep him from flapping his ears. This will help you keep Sprokette from doing further damage before and after you see the vet. It seems so much more comfortable for dogs if...
Something for you to explore...
Shadow just had his second aural hematoma. The first one occurred a few years ago and we went the surgical route which required anesthesia and several weeks of...
If you discover it is not ringworm or from some other identifiable cause.....Shadow gets a seasonal dime-sized bald spot on the edge of his ear (sometimes both ears). It starts to appear around...
Sitting for the leash thing -- don't know if this might be your issue....Shadow and I have been together for several years now. He doesn't wear a collar in the house but when we go for walks, on...
When I first started fetch with my dog, I did it in the house: I sat on the couch and just threw a soft toy a few feet -- called him ("Bring it, Bring it") and rewarded with treats, pets and excited...
Congrats to Sam! I've been to the Pet Expo in Chantilly and know that I wouldn't be able to bring Shadow -- so I am very impressed that Sam passed with all of the crowds and craziness there!
With the bone issue...can you get a safe bone (something acceptable in the dog industry) and teach drop it/leave it with that? When I purchased one of those big bones from the store with dried meat...
I usually let most people/kids pet Shadow when he is on-leash...if they ask.
However, if we are walking and Shadow and I are having communication issues and our walk is not pleasant, some of the...
I tried teaching Shadow "Chin" and "Freeze" so that the vet would have an easier time. Basically he has to rest his chin in my hand before getting the treat. I figured this would help the vet look...
Initially trained Shadow into tub by lining it with hotdog pieces and treated him throughout the bath. Now he just hops in, gets cleaned and then treated after. No collar/leash. Our process:
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Shadow says: Poor Chase -- I am sorry about the problem with your cheek but very happy that it isn't that dreaded Cancer thing! My mom put some cold packs on my ear to help reduce the swelling and...
The final stiches came out yesterday. The open area looks good -- still a scab but not too scary. The vet says that I don't have to use a cone but I think I will put it on him when I can't...
Thanks for the update. I was worried that the worst had happened. Perhaps there was some poison ivy (or p. oak, or p. sumac) mixed in your wood supply and the smoke got her?? How scary! My dad...
Agree with everything Labradorks said. The training tips are great! Also, you are entering the time when when your sweet dog becomes a nightmare and really begins to test you (I tend to think this...
Love it!
I once visited a family friends farm with Shadow. He was required to be on-leash since the owner had had a recent experience where her brother's lab (who'd been there several times)...
Usually the miscellaneous dogs at the park will start howling to the sirens as vehicles go by. The humans join in on the fun. Shadow tried once and it was so pathetic but he really tried. Then he...
That is great! Animals can sneak their way into the hardest of hearts.
Reminds me of the raccoon we raised from infancy until he was 13 weeks old (with permission and guidance of a wildlife...
I saw in your Nick post that you are getting leather chairs but thought it more appropriate to post here...I just wanted to warn you that Frontline can bleach leather so make sure that you keep the...
Oh, I also wanted to mention that if he acts afraid of the firemen when they are suited up, ask if one will "dress" up in their uniform piece by piece -- getting treats and love the whole time. ...
I like Jeff's suggestion. Might want to put Theo in a Thundershirt while doing the exercises at the station -- it may add that extra sense of security and comfort.
Good luck!
Not a puzzle but here is a project for Nick that will keep him still but allow him a sense of accomplishment. If you have a printer that scans photos well, put him on the job of reducing that photo...
This is what I do with Shadow:
Dog No.1: wrestling - Unless I am 100% comfortable with the other dog, I supervise the entire wrestling match with the other owner (no one on cell phones, other...
I have been reading this thread over the past several days and think you are doing a wonderful job. Take care of yourself and take time for yourself. My dad injured his back and was put on steroids...
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