Dog Owner Chat v4

[Flossie]

It has been worked out. Thanks to Flossie for helping out on this one!

No problem, good luck with it!

[shadow~wolf]

would it be okay to run lucky along side of my bike if he has patellar luxation? its grade 1 and it doesn't bother him often

[darkbay]

would it be okay to run lucky along side of my bike if he has patellar luxation? its grade 1 and it doesn't bother him often

You should talk to a vet. Just call you're vet and talk over the phone. It's free:) and definitely worth it.

Personally, I wouldn't do it because I doubt that running with a dislocated knee cap and not having any way to stop is very comfortable.I can't say if it is OK or not, only a vet can do that.
Keep in mind that all the experience I have with this issue is that link.


http://m.petmd.com/dog/conditions/muscu ... ion?page=2

[maninkari]

What are all of your opinions on retractable leashes? They're a bit of a pet peeve of mine, haha.

[awakening souls.]

What are all of your opinions on retractable leashes? They're a bit of a pet peeve of mine, haha.

Hate 'em. Personally, they're better for cats than dogs if you tend to walk your cat lol. I find that they don't give me enough control over my dogs, because for one, the leash part is usually thinner compared to normal leashes (not very sturdy), and on another point, they tend to jam a lot. I'd prefer my dogs to be beside me at all times, not running ahead of me (it's just how I trained them and it provides me a lot more control over the dog, and it shows the dog who's alpha), whereas a retractable leash would allow them to walk me, not the other way around. They can also put the dog in danger if it's way far ahead of you, not giving you enough time to pull your dog out of that situation. Just my opinion, anyway.

[taurus ;]

What are all of your opinions on retractable leashes? They're a bit of a pet peeve of mine, haha.

Retractable leashes are soo good with Vashti, she's blind and will wander, so the retractable leash gives me great control on how far I want her walking and when I want her near me. Plus she isn't a puller at all, so they're great when walking Vashti.

For Spade and Xeno, I just use a regular standard leash w/ loop at the end. Spade is actually a little scared of retractable leashes, don't know why. Xeno still tugs a bit when walking, I feel like he could just snap the retractable leash line if he wanted to.

[awakening souls.]

@halogen.

Have you by chance dropped the handle of the retractable leash around Spade? I've heard those can scare a dog. Or maybe a while back she tugged too hard while on one and hurt her neck? Not sure.

[.Middy.]

My dog might be a seamonster... That is all...

[leiawolfe]

My dog might be a seamonster... That is all...

Ah, her body is so graceful when it's wet~ XD

[fluffycat6]

What are all of your opinions on retractable leashes? They're a bit of a pet peeve of mine, haha.

I think they're good for some dogs, but not that durable. My dog would break them so I just use a normal leash.