Dog Owner Chat v3 ~Open!~

[Blu Malinois]

D A R K- I don't know if you meant it, but all caps saying "WILL NOT, NOT" comes off as a angry/rude. Everyone is only trying to help. Transkitty was simply giving you a suggestion, which is what you asked for.
Anyway, a cat/dog that is taking breaks from their food to come back to it later is free feeding. Animals can be adjusted to being on a schedule where they won't free feed and it is not cruel or hard on them, even if the animal is older. At one point my dog needed medicine sprinkled over his food every day in the morning. Was I busy? Yes. But he did not free feed. He did not starve or anything, he was fine. If he didn't eat all his food, I simply stored it away and then offered it back to him in the evening and he would eat it, so he still got all of the medicine too.

Perhaps you should do a Google search on feeding on a schedule. I'm sure there are plenty of articles that will explain how to do it and what it does. You probably could even find one about how to do it with medication.

I agree with Transkitty, I believe it is actually a good idea. That is what I would do. I, just as plum, am also wondering if you guys are too busy to train, exercise, etc, a higher energy dog because of what you have told us.

[PanicLouise]

Just wanted to drop a couple of wintery photos of the Ibizan Boy.

[Temper]

Just 2anted to drop a couple of wintery photos of the Ibizan Boy.



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Such a pretty beezer! How is he doing?

[Imzadi83]

@ JinkxMonsoon - He's beautiful, I love the little bit of snow on his nose.

[PanicLouise]

@ JinkxMonsoon - He's beautiful, I love the little bit of snow on his nose.

Thank you! This is his first snow and he really likes to sniffle around in it.

Just 2anted to drop a couple of wintery photos of the Ibizan Boy.



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Such a pretty beezer! How is he doing?

He's doing well! He will be a year old next month, I can hardly believe it. He's got his quirks and sometimes makes me want to pull my hair out but experiencing him and all his qualities that I've never had in a dog before have been worth it. I'm on mobile and can't see your whole signature, is that a Silken or a LHW?

[wolvesinthedark]

So cute! I love big dogs, especially Huskies and German Shepherds.

[Livid-Silver]

I FINALLY GOT MY PUPPY
After ten years of begging and hinting I finally have a dog of my
own. I've been promised one so many times before and I can't
believe it actually happened!! My parents surprised me on Christmas
Eve with the most beautiful girl I could have ever asked for! I
named her Flynn, she's 4 months old, and she's a German/Aussie
Shepherd mix. I love her tons, I've never been more happy!

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She's so well mannered too! She stays by my side, doesn't get into things,
listens and learns very quickly, and walks perfectly calm next to me
when we go on walks! I'm obsessed. She is indeed my fluffy baby v.v
The only thing is she's a bit shy, I'm guessing her previous owners didn't
socialize her as much as they should have, but she's coming along great!

ughghghugh sorry for the spiel, I'm so excited!

Shepherds are the best! Your puppy is gorgeous, I love her little white paws! I'll be very interested to see whether she throws more towards the shep temperment or the collie! Shepherds are known for being aloof with strangers, so its not totally unexpected, just keep it in mind when in scary new situations but I'm sure she'll improve. It might also be worth looking up the puppy fear-imprint ages, if you don't already know, just to be aware of behavioural changes during those times. My shep got attacked by a pair of big dogs when she was just a little pup and was afraid of other dogs as a result, but now though she is polite and friendly to strange dogs. Shyness improves outta sight with time, proper training and fun experiences =D I can't wait to see more pictures!

As a side note, everyone's dogs are just gorgeous! Its awesome to see so many different breeds and read everyone's stories, even though some haven't been all that happy as of late I might not post all that often, but I love to come and see what's been going on with everyone's puppies!

[eleutheromania]

Well. Today just turned from amazing to horrible. I got home to my mom crying when I hugged her. Got in the house, didn't see Rosie anywhere. Mom didn't want to tell me until I got back because I was having a good time with my brother and all. But I feel awful. I loved that dog. She said she got loose and probably went looking for me somewhere. They found her last Sunday on the road with just a collar on and her tags missing. I just don't know what to do right now, I can't believe she's gone and all I have left is her collar.

[Keriae]

I got a semi decent picture of Mary!



There will hopefully be more to come c:

[asher.]

Do you own a dog? yes, I do cx
Favorite dog breed? hmm... I like most dog breeds.
Tell us about your dog(s), if you have any! I have a
male two year old beagle named buddy who is my first
dog that is 'my dog' even though it is like a family dog
but I love him to pieces! I am such an animal lover xD


also I woke up this morning to hear that buddy keeps throwing up and is sick. he greeted me lazily this morning but when he laid down with me I started to pet him gentle and then he started to shake, and it made me feel sad for him xc though he is getting better now he has thrown up around two more times since I woke up... I really hope he gets better soon, but me and my family think he'll be better by tomorrow. I hope I can get a picture of him c: